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May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary is totally dependent upon God and completely directed
towards him, and at the side of her Son, she is THE MOST PERFECT
IMAGE OF FREEDOM AND OF THE LIBERATION of humanity and of
the universe.

April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

As this is written, Easter is coming, please God we will feel renewed in our love and service of Him who died that we might live.

Notice of Death – + Reverend Father Aloysius Deeney, OCD

Being a Carmelite is not a privilege. Being a Carmelite is a responsibility! Responsibility does not mean burden but the ability to respond to God Who calls us

March: Dedicated to St Joseph

Lent – a time of contemplating the betrayal, suffering, and crucifixion of our beloved Lord and Master.

February: Dedicated to the Holy Family

Our Foundress, St Teresa of Jesus, tells us: “Prayer is an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking
time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us.”

December: Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception

Advent heralds Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. This year these symbols have an even greater poignancy in our world riven with despair, anger, pain and hate.

St Therese of Liseux’s Jubilee Year announced – running until 7 Jan ’24

The bishop of Rome stressed that St Thérèse “lived devoted to God, forgetting about herself, loving and consoling Jesus, and interceding for the salvation
of all.” The 150th anniversary of her birth and the 100th anniversary of her beatification are celebrated this year.