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Our Commitment to Safe Environment
Keeping our young people, our volunteers, and all of our parishioners safe is our highest concern. For a comprehensive understanding of requirements for volunteers including clearances, go to the Diocese Office for Child and Youth protection below.
Liturgical
Altar Servers
Boys and girls from 5th to 12th grades. Contact to learn more about responsibilities and training opportunities.
Children's Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy is designed to teach young children about Jesus within the context of the weekly readings in language more suitable to their understanding. Our hope is that children develop a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Eucharist is the Body and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Every Thursday we gather to come Face-to-face with Jesus in the Eucharist.
Children's Adoration
Children’s Adoration ministers to preschool age children and meets the first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise advertised) from 9 AM – 9:15 AM in Church.
Extraordinary Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute the Eucharist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
Greeters
Greeters are called to be ministers of Hospitality. They are entrusted with promoting a sense of welcoming and belonging as our parish family gathers for Mass.
Ushers
The Ushers at Our Lady of Mount Carmel serve all people, parishioners, and visitors alike, in receiving the Lord. Ushers are the visible ministers who provide personal service and courtesies to our parish family before, during, and after Mass and in so doing, help enhance their own and other’s experience of the Liturgy.
Lectors
Adults, college and high school students proclaim the scripture readings at Mass on Sundays, weekdays, and Holy Days.
Music Ministry
Music Ministry is an integral part of liturgical worship. It is perhaps one of the most complex elements of parish life in that it touches every member of the congregation, both adults and children.
Youth
CYO
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Sports is one component of a parish’s comprehensive youth ministry program which enables the partnership of parents, coaches, priests, religious, teachers, and adult leaders to manage and support a sports program that allows youth to grow in their relationship with God and come to better understand themselves and the Catholic faith.
OLMC Scouting Program
Scouting is an experience that helps young individuals develop life skills and build character while growing in faith. It provides a supportive community for exploring interests and finding new opportunities for growth and service. Boys and girls grades K-12 are welcome.
Youth Ministry
We are a fun, faithful group of 7th through 12th graders. We want to strengthen our relationship with Jesus. We love to serve others in our church and community. We like to hang out with friends, eat, and play games, too.
Catholic Heart Work Camp
To experience our Catholic faith and serve those in need, we will be going to Cumberland, Maryland from July 5 -10, 2026. Space is limited and attendance is first come, first served. 8th - 12th graders as of September 2026 are invited to attend.
Community & Service
Knights of Columbus
Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.
Ladies of Mount Carmel
The Ladies of Mount Carmel were established over 75 years ago as a spiritual, service, and social organization. The Ladies work directly with the Pastor to support specific parish needs.
ROCK
ROCK (Raising Our Catholic Kids) A ministry for families with children from birth – 8th grade.
Prayer Garden
The prayer garden ministry maintains a peaceful environment for prayer and reflection. They take care of the garden to create a tranquil space for visitors to deepen their faith. Spring cleaning and planting opportunities are coming soon!
Peace and Justice
The Peace and Justice Ministry focuses on Catholic Social Teaching, educating about and connecting parishioners with ways to serve the homeless, help refugees, combat addiction and so much more.
Art and Environment
The Art and Environment Ministry is responsible for creating seasonal beauty in our Church with the intention of enhancing and bringing all of us closer to Christ.
OUtreach
Legacy of Life at OLMC
A partnership with Legacy of Life Foundation. Legacy of Life invests in educating, inspiring and supporting women in unplanned pregnancies to find the strength to choose life.
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic organization whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country. Each week we visit and pray with the sick and the elderly in area nursing homes and at the hospital.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Giving blood is an act of love and compassion to someone in need within our community and beyond. We provide the location, within a warm church community environment, and publicize the event. The Red Cross schedule appointments.
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness, and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.
Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church has two components: The Mentoring /Reentry Program and The Religious Services Program. We follow the inspiration of Fr. John Davids, former OLMC parish vicar, who dedicated his ministry as chaplain to the Bucks County prison.
Visit Us
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located in the heart of Doylestown Borough. Down the road from the restaurant district, our church is an essential piece of our historic town.
Our church's address is 235 East State Street Doylestown, PA 18901.
Our parish office is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office is closed on major holidays. For more information, call us during business hours.
