Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Catholic Church in Portland, Texas

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“Works of Charity" is a spiritually motivated organization of volunteers who meet with those who are in need of assistance in the community.

The Church has offered some form of charity ever since its early days, when Paul urged Christian communities to take care of the widows and put them to useful work. For centuries, Catholic religious orders and groups have been operating schools, hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the elderly. In 1633, St. Vincent de Paul established a charity to work among slaves, serfs, and the laborers. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd devoted themselves to the reformation of wayward girls. Countless other charities have also evolved in the framework of the Catholic Church.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel has a group of volunteers who deal with the needy on an individual basis to help provide food and other forms of assistance. The funds to support this work come from a “second collection” in church on the first Sunday of each month. The best way to learn about our work is to see it through the eyes of those we serve. We serve those who live in Portland, Gregory, and Taft who comes to us in need - regardless of social, economic or religious background. If you would like to support our work, please contact:

Parish Office
(361)643-7533

Food Pantry Hours of Operation

The food pantry is open on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at La Casita. Assistance requires an appointment by calling the Parish office at (361) 643-7533 on Monday or Tuesday of each week.