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OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH 132 S. FiŌh Street, Easton, PA 18042 Parish Center hours 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily Monday thru Thursday (except Holidays) Closed Friday Phone: (610) 252-7381 Fax: (610) 252-6757 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.olomercy.com Through Fellowship, EvangelizaƟon, Worship & Stewardship ~ Reaching Out With Love

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OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

132 S. Fi h Street, Easton, PA 18042 Parish Center hours 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily Monday thru Thursday (except Holidays) Closed Friday

Phone: (610) 252-7381 • Fax: (610) 252-6757 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.olomercy.com

Through Fellowship, Evangeliza on, Worship & Stewardship ~ Reaching Out With Love

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PPastoral Staff:

Baptism/Bautismo:

- 2do Domingo a la 1:30 pm Los padres deben ser miembros registrados de la

parroquia

Marriage/Matrimonio:

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Ministry to the Sick:

Religious Education/EducacÍon Religiosa:

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator:

Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator:

https://www.allentowndiocese.org/youth-protection

Mass Intentions For the Week

First Saturday, All Souls’ Day, November 2 8:00 am Glenn Forberger [Tammy Reid] 4:30 pm Felicitas Hernandez 3rd. Anniv. [Larry & Pat

Bleam] Sunday, Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time,

November 3 8:00 am John & Helen Hodge [Family] 10:30 am Parishioners with a November Birthday

[Women’s Guild] 12:00 pm Fernando Ramos [Family] Monday, Saint Charles Borromeo, November 4 8:00 am Catherine Ward [Karen Corpora] 12:10 pm Brian & Martin Pineda Su Salud [Pineda Vidal

Families] Tuesday, Weekday, November 5 8:00 am John H. & Catherine Fagan 12:10 pm Cancelled Wednesday, Weekday, November 6 8:00 am Frank Duff [Legion de Maria] 12:10 pm Cancelled 7:00 pm Gretel Recenos [Family] Thursday, Weekday, November 7 8:00 am Michael & Lucy Salamone [Family] 12:10 pm Cancelled Friday, Weekday, November 8 8:00 am Dorothy & Harold Renner 12:10 pm Cancelled Saturday, Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, November 9 4:30 pm Andrew & Isabel Hutchinson [Mary Jane Bowen)

¡Nuevos Feligreses Bienvenidos! Por favor de ver al Sacerdote después de Misa

Please see the Priest after Mass

Parish Mission Statement

It is the mission of Our Lady of Mercy Parish to love and serve God and our neighbors by being

a warm and welcoming multi-cultural Roman Catholic Community, showing mercy to all

through every stage of life, and building the Kingdom of God through

fellowship, evangelization, worship and stewardship.

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Upcoming Ministry Schedule for:

Nov. 9th . & Nov. 10th .

4:30 pm Celebrant: Fr. Keith Lector: Kirk Colton Eucharistic Minister: Mark Scott, John Beck & Joseph Black Altar Server: Greeter: Janice Folsom

8:00 am Celebrant: Fr. Elias Lector: Frank Hogan Eucharistic Minister: Janet Robertson, Mary Louise Evans & Tom Hess Altar Server: Cecilia Curto Greeter: Mike Seksinsky

10:30 am Celebrant: Fr.Keith Lector: David Jablonski Eucharistic Minister: Daniel Klein, Anne Marie Fritz & Dora Gaviria Altar Servers: Faith Johnson & Tailyn Faulkner Greeter: Millie Reichard Counters: Gert Junglas, Jeanne Young & Ruth DeLong

12:00 pm Celebrante: Fr. Keith Lectores: Alma de Jesus, Margarita Carreon Salmista: Daisy Escalante Ministros de Eucaristía: Bertha Mendez, Rosmira Monsalve & Max Ramos Monaguillos: Angelica Alcantara & Lupita Mendez Contadores: Martin Hernandez, Martin Pineda, & Carlos Orellana

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: I will praise your name forever my king and my God.

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SALMO RESPONSORIAL: Bendeciré tu nombre por siempre jamás, Dios mio, o mi Rey

Budgeted Sunday Offering for: October - $6,700.00

Actual: Oct. 26 & Oct. 27 – $5,870.75

WEEK OF 11/3/19 CALENDAR 3 – Sunday

9:00 am – Sunday Morning Book Study 10:30 am - Spanish RCIA & Bible Study

1:00 pm – Spanish Food Sale 5:00 pm -– Spanish Choir Practice

4- Monday 7:00 pm - English Conversation Group

7:00 pm - Divine Mercy Cenacle 5 – Tuesday

9:00 am & 7:00 pm – Book Club 10:15 am - Rosary Group

1:00 pm – Knitting Ministry 6 – Wednesday

10:00 am – Contemplative Prayer 7:00 pm – Ancient Order of Hibernians

7:30 pm – Juan XXIII 7 –Thursday

7:00 pm – Contemplative Prayer 7:00 pm - English Conversation Group

9 – Saturday 3:30 pm – Legión de María 5:00 pm – Chili Cook Off

WEEK OF 11/10/19 CALENDAR 10 – Sunday

9:00 am – Sunday Morning Book Study 10:30 am - Spanish RCIA & Bible Study

1:00 pm – Ultreya de Cursillo 5:00 pm - Spanish Choir Practice

11- Monday 2:30 pm – Picture Day

7:00 pm - English Conversation Group 12 – Tuesday

9:00 am & 7:00 pm – Book Club 1:00 pm – Knitting Ministry

2:30 pm – Picture Day 13 – Wednesday

10:00 am – Contemplative Prayer 7:00 pm – Ancient Order of Hibernians

7:30 pm – Juan XXIII 14 –Thursday

6:30 pm - Hispanic Social Comm. Meeting 7:00 pm English Conversation Group

16 – Saturday 3:30 pm – Legión de María

5:00 pm – Spanish Charismatic

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Praying for the dead is a part of our rich Catholic Tradition. We see examples in the Scripture and the early Church of offering prayers for the dead. There is a beautiful quote from St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine when she is about to die.“Lay this body anywhere and do not let the care of it be a trouble to you… only this I ask: that you remember me at the Lord’s altar, wherever you are.”

Jesus’ saving work is applied over space and time through the offering of the Holy Mass. Our participation in the Mass, allows us to receive the graces that come from Christ. Because of our belief in the communion of the saints, a central teaching in our Creed, the living and the dead are not separated in spirit. We believe the prayers of the Saints in heaven can assist us in our daily spiritual journey. So too, our prayers and works of charity can assist the souls in their purification from Purgatory to Heaven.

One of the great corporal and spiritual works of mercy is to bury the dead and to pray for the dead. On November 1 and 2, we celebrated the feasts of All Saints and All Souls respectively. These two feasts remind us of our destiny. We are all called to holiness. By the grace of God, we are to become Saints. Yet, we also know our own human weakness and sinfulness. God wants to give us every possibility to be purified and made whole so that we can enjoy the fullness of eternal life – heaven.

Praying for our beloved dead is a great act of charity. Our prayers assist them. When they arrive in heaven, they return the assistance through their prayers. Throughout the month of November, we remember our beloved dead. I would like to extend an invitation to everyone for our annual Mass of Remembrance. On Monday, November 4 we remember all of our beloved dead especially those who died from our parish in the past year.

Have a good week! Fr. Keith

P.S. On Wednesday, the Diocesan priests throughout the Diocese gather for fraternity, prayer and ongoing formation for the annual Priest Convocation. Thanks to Fr. Elias, we will have our regular 8 am Mass. However, there will be no 12:10 on Wed, Thur. or Friday.

Parish Prayer for the month of November

Requiem Aeternam Prayer

Eternal rest, grant unto him/her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him/her.

May s/he rest in peace. Amen.

May his/her soul and the souls of all the

faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14

Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16ab; Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3; Lk 14:15-24

Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33

Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10

Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Lk 16:1-8

Saturday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22

Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16—3:5; Lk 20:27-38 or Lk 20:27, 34-3838

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Notas del Pastor Orar por los muertos es parte de nuestra rica tradición Católica. Vemos ejemplos en las Escrituras y en la Iglesia primitiva de ofrecer oraciones por los muertos. Hay una hermosa cita de Santa Mónica, la madre de San Agustín cuando está a punto de morir. “Pon este cuerpo en cualquier lugar y no dejes que el cuidado sea un problema para ti ... solo esto te pido: que me recuerdes en el altar del Señor, donde sea que estés”.

La obra salvadora de Jesús se aplica en el espacio y el tiempo a través de la ofrenda de la Santa Misa. Nuestra participación en la Misa nos permite recibir las gracias que provienen de Cristo. Debido a nuestra creencia en la comunión de los santos, una enseñanza central en nuestro Credo, los vivos y los muertos no están separados en espíritu. Creemos que las oraciones de los santos en el cielo pueden ayudarnos en nuestro viaje espiritual diario. Así también, nuestras oraciones y obras de caridad pueden ayudar a las almas en su purificación del Purgatorio al Cielo.

Una de las grandes obras de misericordia corporales y espirituales es enterrar a los muertos y rezar por los muertos. El 1 y 2 de noviembre, celebramos las fiestas de Todos los Santos y Todas las Almas, respectivamente. Estas dos fiestas nos recuerdan nuestro destino. Todos estamos llamados a la santidad. Por la gracia de Dios, debemos convertirnos en santos. Sin embargo, también conocemos nuestra propia debilidad humana y pecaminosidad. Dios quiere darnos todas las posibilidades de ser purificados y sanados para que podamos disfrutar la plenitud de la vida eterna: el cielo.

Orar por nuestros amados muertos es un gran acto de caridad. Nuestras oraciones los ayudan. Cuando llegan al cielo, devuelven la asistencia a través de sus oraciones. Durante todo el mes de noviembre, recordamos a nuestros seres queridos muertos. Me gustaría extender una invitación a todos para nuestra misa anual de conmemoración. El lunes 4 de noviembre recordamos a todos nuestros seres queridos, especialmente aquellos que murieron en nuestra parroquia el año pasado.

¡Que tenga una buena semana! P. Keith

PD El miércoles, los sacerdotes diocesanos de toda la diócesis se reúnen para la fraternidad, la oración y la formación permanente para la Convocatoria anual de sacerdotes. Gracias al P. Elías tendremos nuestra misa regular a las 8 am. Sin embargo, no habrá Misa de 12:10 el miércoles, jueves. o el viernes

Oración parroquial para el mes de noviembre

Réquiem Aeternam Oración

Concédele, Señor, el descanso eterno. Y brille para él (ella) la luz perpetua.

Descanse en paz.

El alma de ___ y las almas de todos los fieles

difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios, descansen en

paz.

Amén. ___________________________________

Lecturas de la semana Lunes: Rom 11:30-36; Sal 68:30-31, 33-34, 36-37; Lc

14:12-14 Martes: Rom 12:5-16; Sal 130:1, 2, 3; Lc 14:15-24

Miércoles: Rom 13:8-10; Sal 111:1-2, 4-5, 9; Lc 14:25-33 Jueves: Rom 14:7-12; Sal 26:1, 4, 13-14; Lc 15:1-10

Viernes: Rom 15:14-21; Sal 97:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Lc 16:1-8

Sábado: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Sal 45:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22

Domingo: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Sal 16:1, 5-6, 8b, 15; 2 Tes 2:16 — 3:5; Lc 20:27-38 o Lc 20:27, 34-38

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Easton Area Catholic Youth Group

Welcome to the Youth Group Sunday, November 10th

7:00 in Our Lady of Mercy Hall

All those who will be newly confirmed and all High School age students

are welcomed to join the Youth Group

We look forward to you joining us on Sunday!!! ******************************************

See the Easton Area Catholic Youth Group on Facebook

for updated details

Confirmation News

Congratulations!! to our Newly Confirmed Students

Richard Apgar Elena Aquino Alejandra Camarena Zachary Ciriaco Alexander Davila-Martinez Laura Guffy Michael Montalvo Kyle Muth Nicolas Nieves Brian Pineda Amy Pineda Leonardo Quaranta Anton Secero Brian Tolentino James Viglianti

May God Bless them as they continue to live in His Spirit.

Thank You!!!!!!! To our catechists and teachers, who give their time to

teach us their faith by word and example: Karen Corpora & Gannon Corpora

To Joe Fink & Choirs of St. Anthony and Our Lady

for the lovely voices that they shared.

YOUTH LECTORS Has your child ever voiced an interest in proclaiming

the Word of God during Mass?

We are beginning a new Youth Lector Program

This program will allow youth in 5th Grade or higher

to proclaim the Word of God at Mass.

Youth lectors will be assigned with an adult lector at mass.

For more information about become a youth lector, please call Mrs. DeRaymond at the Parish Center

PREP NEWS

PREP Project Sunday Sunday, November 10th is Project Sunday.

Each year our children are asked to do two projects. The projects are related to the theme that is covered

in their PREP class. The projects are an invitations to families spend some

time together to focus together on our faith.

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Protecting God’s Children Youth Sessions Youth Session will be offered

on Sunday, November 10th

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on Sunday, November 24th during PREP time for grades 4 – 5

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Mrs. DeRaymond will be presenter. Parents are invited to attend.

Gosnell The shocking true story of the investigation and trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, his 30 year abortion killing spree in Philadelphia and those that tried to cover it up.

Date: Sunday November 17, 2019 Place: St. Anne’s Community Center

450 Washington Avenue Bethlehem 18017

Time: 3:00 PM

Free Admission…Free Refreshments…Free Admission

Sponsored by: Pennsylvanians for Human Life

Bethlehem-Easton Chapter and

St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus

Entrance from Hickory Street (on street parking) or St. Anne’s parking lot (stairs). Questions? [email protected]

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Grupo de Jóvenes Católicos del Área de Easton

Bienvenidos al Grupo de Jóvenes Domingo 10 de noviembre

7:00 en el Salón Social de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Todos aquellos que serán confirmados próximamente y todos los estudiantes de preparatoria son bienvenidos a unirse al

Grupo de Jóvenes ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros el

domingo! **************************************

Vea la página de Facebook Easton Area Catholic Youth Group Para

más detalles al día

Noticias de Confirmación

¡¡Felicitaciones!! a nuestros estudiantes recién Confirmados

Richard Apgar Elena Aquino Alejandra Camarena Zachary Ciriaco Alexander Davila-Martinez Laura Guffy Michael Montalvo Kyle Muth Nicolas Nieves Brian Pineda Amy Pineda Leonardo Quaranta Anton Secero Brian Tolentino James Viglianti

Que Dios los bendiga mientras continúan viviendo en su Espíritu.

¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Gracias!!!!!!! A nuestros catequistas y maestros, que dan su tiempo para enseñarnos su fe con palabras y

ejemplos: Karen Corpora & Gannon Corpora

A Joe Fink & Coros de San Antonio y Nuestra Señora

por las hermosas voces que compartieron

El grupo de Lectores para Jóvenes Este programa se les facilitara a jóvenes de 5to. Grado en adelante para proclamar la palabra de Dios

durante la Misa

Los lectores jóvenes serán asignados con un adulto lector adulto durante la Misa.

Para más información sobre como ser un joven lector

por favor llame a, Mrs. DeRaymond en la oficina parroquial.

NOTICIAS DE PREP

Domingo De Proyecto PREP El domingo 10 de noviembre es el Domingo de Proyecto.

Cada año se les pide a nuestros niños hacer dos proyectos. Los proyectos están relacionados con el

tema que se cubre en su clase PREP. Los proyectos son invitaciones para que las familias

pasen un tiempo juntos para enfocarse juntos en nuestra fe.

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Protegiendo a los niños de Dios Sesiones Para Los Jóvenes

Se ofrecerán sesiones para Jóvenes

el domingo 10 de noviembre durante el tiempo PREP para los grados 1 – 3

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el domingo 24 de noviembre durante el tiempo de PREP para los grados 4 - 5

88888888888888888888888888888888 La Sra. DeRaymond será la presentadora.

Los padres están invitados a asistir.

___________________________________________ Choir Notes:

November 4th. Sing for Mass of Remembrance November 7th – rehearsal at 7:30 pm for Mass November 9th – sing for 4:30 PM Vigil Mass

November 21st – rehearsal at 7:30 pm for Mass November 24th – sing for 10:30 am Mass November 26th – special rehearsal to prepare for Christmas Eve Mass (for those who will sing)

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The Altar Flowers are donated by Paula Fischer & Family

in memory of Joseph & Pauline Hilinski ________________________________________

SSpecial Diocesan Collections

Remaining in 2019 JNov 16-17—Poverty Relief Collection (Green envelope from OSV; Third

weekend in November).

Dec 14-15—Retired Religious Collection (Moved from 12/8).

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Prepare Su Paladar Gustativo para

la Batalla de Chili

La primera Recaudación de fondos por parte de Los varones cocineros

de Nuestra Señora de la merced Patrocinado por: el Gremio de

mujeres de Nuestra Señora de la merced

Sábado, 9 DE NOVIEMBRE

degustación y DECLARACION DE CUAL ES LA MEJOR

5:30 – 6:45

GALARDONES 7:15

$5 por persona

Venga y vote por su Chili Favorito

Rifas, Bebidas, Y Comida Adicional Disponibles para

Compra

¡y que gane el mejor chili!

Prepare your taste buds

for Battle

The first Annual OLOM Men’s

CHILI Cook-Off fundraiser Sponsored by: olom women’s guild

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

tasting and judging 5:30 – 6:45 Awards 7:15 Cost: $5.00 Per person

Come and vote for your favorite chili Raffles, Drinks and additional food available for

purchase may the best chili win!

Annual Mass of Remembrance

Our Lady of Mercy Parish

Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM

During this Mass we will be remembering Family and Friends who died in the past.

In remembrance of those who died this past year

A special Candle will be lit.

Light refreshments will be served after Mass

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND TO PRAY FOR YOUR DECEASED LOVED ONES

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2019-2020 Masses Available Would you like to remember a loved one

or commemorate an anniversary or special intention? Please contact the

parish office or use the envelopes in the rear of the church to reserve a date today. 610-252-7381

All intentions are announced at Mass and in the bulletin, an offering of $10.00 is requested.

Non-Perishable Food Donations

Your donations can be dropped off the first weekend of every

month. Many in the area are so thankful for your help!

Catholic Daughters, Court Easton #358, will have their November meeting at the Easton Home, 10th & Northampton Sts., on

Wednesday, November 6 @ 1:00pm. Please join us & help us fill Christmas stockings for the residents

of Easton Home. Also, COME OUT & SUPPORT CDA, COURT EASTON at

Panera Bread, 4442 Southmont Way, Bethlehem Twp. on Thursday, November 7 from 4 - 8pm. Show this flyer ( either hard

copy or electronic version) to the cashier when you place your order. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Court

Easton!!!! Thank you for your continuous support!!!!

Misa Anual De Conmemoración

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Lunes, 4 de Noviembre, 2019 a las 7:00 PM

Durante esta Misa estaremos recordando a Familiares y Amigos que han fallecido en el pasado.

En conmemoración de los que han fallecido este año pasado, se

prendera una vela especial.

Habrá un ligero refrigerio después de Misa.

TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS A ASISTIR PARA ORAR POR SUS SERES QUERIDOS FALLECIDOS.

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Is a child's life worth your Vote? On November 5,2019 you will have the opportunity to choose judges in

the general election for the state Superior Court and Commonwealth Court.

Find more information at wwwpaprolife.org

The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign will end Sunday November 3, 2019. Hundreds of babies lives have been saved. Please continue to pray for the unborn and their parents. More information about 40 Days for Life can be found at www.40daysforlife.com. ________________________________________________ Join the volunteer In a Peaceful Prayer Pilgrimage for the Unborn Saturday November 9, 2019 The Pilgrimage begins with Mass where we empty ourselves, so that we may be filled up by Christ who is the light, the truth, and the way. Monsignor Reilly, founder of the Helpers, tells us, “For us to be Christlike at the abortion site, we have to give God permission to be in us, we have to remove all the baggage, anything that would hide or disguise Christ’s presence!” At the end of Mass before we proceed to the abortion site we start a fast. With the exception of prayer, we fast from speaking, by doing so, we endeavor to keep a purity of heart and mind to offer ourselves as vessels for Christ to battle the evil one at the abortion site. Pope John Paul II told us in his Encyclical, The Gospel of Life, that “Jesus himself has shown us by his own example that prayer and fasting are the first and most effective weapons against the forces of evil (cf. Mt 4:1-11). As he taught his disciples some demons cannot be driven out except in this way (cf. Mk 9:29). Let us, therefore, discover a new the humility and the courage to pray and fast, so that power from on high will break down the walls of lies and deceit.” At the AWC Abortion Site “We go to Calvary where innocent blood is being shed, but we must go with the same mindset and heart of Jesus Christ. We must go as Mary and St. John at the foot of the cross.” (Monsignor Reilly) Celebrant: Fr. Dennis Wilde, Associate Director of Priests for Life Mass: 8:00 AM Notre Dame Church of Bethlehem 1861 Catasauqua Road, 18018 Rosary: after Mass at the abortion site, AWC, 31 S. Commerce Way, Bethlehem 18017

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

“I was ill, and you cared for me.” Matthew 25:36 Are you or a loved one unable to join us for Mass? Eucharistic Ministers are available to visit homebound parishioners as well as those who have transitioned to

assisted living, nursing homes or hospice care. Our Ministers are here to serve you, to bring comfort and

encouragement, conversation and prayerful support as well as sharing Holy Communion.

To schedule a visit or to join our team please contact Karen Corpora at 610-252-7381 or [email protected]

Would you like to help bring Jesus to others? We are also looking for volunteers to join our team.

_____________________________________ Donation of Altar Flowers

Flowers beautify the sacred space of our church and are a gift to God and those who attend our Masses.

Many people have special days in the year which they commemorate. Flowers on the altar of Our Lady of Mercy

Church can fittingly mark anniversaries, the birth of a child, marriage, baptism or death, or may be used as an expression

of joy of thanksgiving at any time. We are trying something new for our parish. We will begin

with a flower donation once a month. When flowers are given in thanksgiving or as a memorial, an announcement

will be made at all weekend masses noting the memorial or occasion for the flowers. Currently, the suggested donation

for Altar Flowers is $40.

If you would like to donate flowers, please contact the parish office today 610-252-7381 to reserve your date.

OLOM Parish is participating in the Priority Staples Program to donate cereal. However,

there is a monthly Wish List posted in the rear of

the church. If you are able, please donate. _____________________________________

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Please Support the Annual Fund for Retired and Infirmed Priests of the Diocese of Allentown

Please take advantage of the opportunity to offer support to the retired priests of our Diocese by helping provide for their care in

retirement! Your donation will help serve those who have faithfully served us. Brochures and giving envelopes will be available in the narthex, and you will be receiving a request letter in the mail within the next few days. You may return your gift in the mail or drop it in

the collection basket at Mass. Thank you in advance for your generous support!

Por favor apoye el Fondo Anual para Sacerdotes Retirados y Enfermos de la Diócesis de Allentown

¡aproveche la oportunidad de ofrecer apoyo a los sacerdotes retirados de nuestra Diócesis al ayudar a cuidar de ellos en la jubilación! Su donación ayudará a servir a aquellos que nos han servido fielmente. Los folletos y los sobres de entrega

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ENROLLING NOW! The Diocese of Allentown has opened Kolbe Academy, the nation’s first faith-based recovery high school. The school is now

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