Our Lady of the Mountains

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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Dear brothers and sisters,
2026 is a special year for us friars. For a few years now, we’ve had a number of special 800-year anniversaries in the Order. From the founding of the Order and the writing of the Rule of Life to the Christmas miracle at Greccio, and the celebration of St. Francis receiving the Stigmata, the mystical wounds of Christ.
Now, this year we are celebrating 800 years since the death of St. Francis on October 4, 1226. As a result, Pope Leo XIV declared this year the “Jubilee Year of St. Francis” starting this past January and going until next year. To help us celebrate, we’ll put a saying of St. Francis or a short story from his life in the bulletin every week.

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FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:

Contact Jamie Imes for more information and details, jamie.imes@archbalt.org, 301-777-1750, ext. 112

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WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS NUMBER

It’s That Time of Year Again! In the event of Mass cancellations due to inclement weather please call our weather-related cancellation number: 1-301-245-6524. On most days the recording will state: “THERE ARE NO CANCELLATIONS
TODAY”. If there are cancellations, we will specify the date and time that Mass is cancelled. This is a ‘message out’ line only. If
you wish to leave a general message, call the Parish Office.

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word

First and Third Sundays of each month at the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Church and the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Church

FIRST FRIDAY ROSARY

Join the Padre Pio Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans on the first Friday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul to pray the Rosary for our deceased parishioners and their families.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ~ HOLY HOUR

Please join us on the first Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church for Adoration followed by Benediction. We hope you will join us!  All are welcome.

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PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST, MOMCO WILL NOT BE MEETING ON THE 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY EVENINGS.

For more details, please check our OLM MomCo Facebook page or reach out to Sara Vance for more information. All moms are welcome! To get involved or help with childcare Contact: Sara Vance at sara.e.vance@gmail.com, Jamie Imes at jamie.imes@archbalt.org, or Monica Beck, mbeck@archbalt.org

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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).

Please watch the video from Archbishop Lori that can be found on the link below:

https://www.archbalt.org/faith-formation/im-a-parishioner/

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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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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