Our Lady of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement
“As children of a loving God, we are called to know Jesus Christ and share Him with others.”
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DONATIONS FOR BIBLES FOR OUR YOUTH
Each year, Our Lady of the Mountains purchases Bibles for our First Communicants and Confirmation Candidates. Would you help again this year with a donation towards these gifts for our young parishioners? The average cost for a Bible is $25, however, any donation amount is very much appreciated. Please make your check payable to “Our Lady of the Mountains Parish,” and place
in an envelope marked “Bible Donation – Attn: Monica Beck”. It can be mailed, dropped off to the Parish Office, or placed in the collection basket at Mass. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Age Change for Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
In keeping with his ongoing desire to better support families in the journey of faith, Archbishop Lori has announced his decision to change the standard age of Confirmation in our Archdiocese. Over the course of the next several years, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will undergo a process of transition, shifting from the typical time of Confirmation down to the age of 9 years (roughly 4th grade).
Our parish is not scheduled to begin the phase-in process until the fall of 2027, and it could take several years to complete the change. We will be in communication about when and how this change will unfold in our community. For more information about the upcoming change in Confirmation, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” page below.
A note on Youth Ministry: As this change takes place, we will not lose sight of the importance of catechesis and accompaniment for our middle and high school youth. In light of relocation of Confirmation preparation, the Archdiocese is also guiding intentional efforts to revitalize and recalibrate youth ministry to the needs and gifts of today’s Gen Z and Gen Alpha young people. More info about these efforts at our local level will be available in the near future.
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OLM LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT 1ST WAY PREGNANCY CENTER
Helping Moms, Dads & Babies for Lent
1st Way Pregnancy Center is located in Cumberland on Race Street and is an independent, non-profit organization run by a director and a team of volunteers who give generously of their time, talent, and
resources. We are partnering with them to offer hope and support to moms, dads, and babies in our local
communities. During Lent, we will have donation sites at both Saint Mary Church and Saint Patrick Church for the supplies for the center. Each donation site will have a card with a list of items that the center needs, a container for donated items, a baby bottle display for monetary donations, and information on the Center.
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To access OLM’s page on Give Central to easily give online please scan the above QR code.
Visit Give Central directly at OLM Give Central Home Page.
You can also mail your offertory directly to the Church Office at 300 East Oldtown Road, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish.
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Child & Youth Protection: To report suspected abuse call: (410) 547-5348 or to contact the Victims Assistance Line call: (866) 417-7469.
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