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Includes people of all ages that sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Holy Days and upon request. Practices in the Church each Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

Boys and girls, third grade and older, prepare the altar and assist the celebrant of the Mass.

Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Meeting Room August through May. Plans seasonal liturgical church decor, takes care of altar linens, flowers, and the Sanctuary.

This parish group is designed to meet the needs of a family at the time of a bereavement. They are available primarily to bring food items to the home for a limited number immediately after the funeral services.

Open to all children grades PreK4-6. Sings at the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass every other week during the school year. Rehearses every Tuesday (first Tuesday after Labor Day through May) from 3:20 to 4:15 p.m. in the Church. Rehearsals are mandatory.

Catholic middle school youth ministry program (Grades 6th-8th). Provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions about faith, and experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Meets Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall; dinner provided.

Assist in administering the Body and Blood of Christ to the church community at weekend Masses. Scheduled approximately seven weeks in advance. Some also take communion to shut-ins at home, in nursing homes or the hospital.

Ocean Springs Knights of Columbus Council 5654, a group of men who handle various projects for the parish and do charitable work for the parishioners and community.

Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the KC Hall. They assist and support the Knights of Columbus with their projects and charitable works.

Usually meet on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, participate in an optional Rosary at 7:45 a.m. with Mass at 8:15 a.m. then a meeting in the Parish Hall Meeting Room. Commit to developing their spirituality according to the guidelines set by the Carmelite Sisters through prayer and attending Mass daily and on the first Saturday of each month.

Proclaim the Word of God to the congregation on weekday and weekend Masses. Training is available; schedules sent approximately seven weeks in advance. Husband/Wife teams are encouraged.

Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church for High School Teens (9th-12th), leading teenagers into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Meets Wednesday nights 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall; dinner provided.

Umbrella ministry encompassing Altar Servers, Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Choir, and Ushers who serve at Mass.

Help seat people prior to Mass, assist as needed during Mass and take up all scheduled collections.

Youth ministry serving both middle school (EDGE) and high school (LifeTeen) students.