Of Lay Carmelite Communities
The Scapular Apostolate of Our Lady of Aylesford supply scapulars to the missions, prisons, hospital ministries, schools and religious organizations. The scapular is distributed free of charge to most of the above, with the exception of those who can make a small donation to cover the expense of the materials used. Free scapulars are always made available to priests and religious. Simply e-mail [email protected]. Approximately 100,000 - 150,000 Scapulars are distributed yearly.
Bl. Titus Brandsma, Christ the Prisoner Apostolate ~ Aylesford Darien,IL
Provide new and used donated material to prison chaplains in the U.S. Much of the material is donated by the Chicago Bible Society, our Carmelite community and Reedy Industries. We also receive monthly donations from our Carmelite community.
Apostolate for Chastity and Purity ~ Our Lady of Aylesford Community, Darien, IL
The purpose of this apostolate is the revival and restoration of chastity, purity, virginity and celibacy throughout the world. This Apostolate endeavors to highlight the glory and peace realized in purity of thoughts, words, deeds and actions and to dedicate our efforts to God. It is a small voice competing with the blare of the media, but it is a clear voice heard by God and encouraged by Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This Apostolate began 12 years ago, has used various means by which to send out
its messages. Blessed are the Pure Card Engaged Card Soul Soap Card Purity Pin
Mission rosary and brown scapulars ~ St. Teresa of Avila, Mendota, IL
We make mission rosaries and brown scapulars for the missions or to anyone that wants them for free. We do take donations. We had a parish ask for 700 rosaries and the same in brown scapulars which we gave for free, but they gave us a donation. We have been doing this for 2 1/2 years and so far we have given away over 7,000 of each. We make regular rosaries and rosary bracelets to sell to make money for us to buy more materials to give away. Our prices are low compared to what you get in the religious stores and catalogs. Most bracelets are 5 dollars to 15 dollars. Rosaries are 9 to 60 dollars. They are all hand made.
Flowers at the Foot of the Cross ~ Our Lady of Aylesford, Darien, IL
Flowers at the Foot of the Cross is a way to bring St. Therese�s Little Way to people who are in nursing homes or home-bound. Participants are encouraged to �pray and sacrifice� for the holiness of Carmel by offering up their daily crosses. This is done in Carmelite style by offering all to the Blessed Mother. It benefits Carmel and brings great holiness to their own lives as well. Flowers in Action! Flowers brochure Flowers ~ Gardening Tip!
Mary Encounter ~ Our Lady of Aylesford, Darien, IL
Mary Encounter is a prayer effort that requires a �one-rosary a week� commitment for a priest or religious. Just as Marriage Encounter helps a couple to realize the three - some of the wife, husband and Jesus, Mary Encounter participants pray for the priest/religious to find his/her relationship with his/her �Lady� our Blessed Mother, thus completing his three-some of Jesus, Mary and himself/herself. Sign up to pray for our newly-elected leaders! Prayer Cards for sign ups.
Parish Scapular Distribution ~ Our Lady of the Ridge, Chicago Ridge, IL
Our community makes and distributes scapulars to our school children, the Religious Education
children, First Communion Class, Confirmation classes.
Parish Scapular Distribution ~ Our Lady of Peace, Darien, IL
We make a and distribute Scapulars at the parish level. We usually including them in the Sunday
bulletins.
Good Works ~ Queen of Angels, Chicago, IL
Our community collects food (canned etc.) at meetings for the needy. We have a monthly rosary
count of members for peace in the world and for priests. We also distribute scapulars at adoration
chapels, Our Lady of the Millennium Statue and to service men and women.
Spiritual Adoption ~ Our Lady of Aylesford, Darien, IL
The names of all newly received (godchild) are inscribed on a prayer card. Community members
(godparents) are asked to volunteer to pray for each of these novices and are given that persons
prayer card. The adoptee then prays for that novice for a clear understanding of Carmel.
Divine Mercy Presentation and Holy Hour ~ St. Teresa of Avila, Chicago, IL
Our Community organizes the Divine Mercy Feast Day celebration at St. Margaret Mary's Parish in Chicago every year which is where our Carmelite meetings are held. This entail extensive advertising, distribution of rosary, scapulars, Divine Mercy literature and Holy Hour prayer books. We also coordinate the luncheon on that day.
Our Chapter wanted a corporate apostolate where there would be a movement from individualism to community. Individual apostolates are good, but a corporate one calls for a new level of commitment and learning to work together to build a better world together. An awareness of Christ in our midst deepened and we found God�s giftedness in our members. We asked Fr. Pat McMahon if he could suggest a Carmelite Mission for us to adopt in the third world. He suggested Peru. We also send a periodic donation to the Bishop in Peru on behalf of our confessor who asked to be included in the project.
