Carmel Mission Ministries

Welcome to Carmel Mission Ministries. We are fortunate to have many active ministries to support our parish and broader community. To learn about our ministries, their activities, and how to contact and support them, please click the links below.


 

Liturgical Ministry

Liturgical ministers assist in the celebration of Mass as lectors, acolytes, and Eucharistic Ministers. If you are interested in serving as a liturgical minister, please contact this ministry.

 


 

Music/Choir

The Carmel Mission Basilica Schola Cantorum is a traditional choral ensemble that assists with the music leadership every week at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. For more information or if you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Laura Schwingel

 


 

Homebound Eucharistic Ministry

Homebound Eucharistic Ministers bring Communion to the sick and infirm, those recovering from surgery, and the elderly who have difficulty getting to Mass. If you would like more information, please contact this ministry.

 


 

Altar Society

The longest, continuous ministry at Carmel Mission Basilica is the Altar Society. We are always in need of more volunteers to help with this important service. For more information on how you can help, please contact this ministry.

 


 

Bible Study

Bible Study meets most Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in Crespi Hall. For more information contact this ministry

 


 

Book Club

Book Club meets most Friday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. in Crespi Hall. If you are interested in learning more, please contact this ministry.


 

Falge Farm Workers

The Falge Farm Workers program procures and distributes food, blankets, and clothing to farm working families in need—working in the south Monterey County area. For more information on the Falge Farm Workers program and how you can help, please contact this ministry.

 


 

Knights of Columbus

The Carmel Mission, Council 4593, Knights of Columbus, host our coffee and donut and pancake breakfast fellowship and support parish events throughout the year. For more information, please contact this ministry.


 

I-Help

The I-HELP for Women’s Ministry at Carmel Mission is one of the over 30 Monterey Peninsula churches, faith communities, or service organizations that provide overnight accommodation, a nutritious hot meal, and a ‘caring community’ to homeless women one evening a month. To learn more about this program, please contact this ministry.