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Saint Joseph pray for us!

Mark your Calendars. The Acoustic Café Music Series returns to OLM for one show this Spring on June 2nd! We are happy to bring back The End of America trio! Their sound is centered on their captivating harmonies, over a solid foundation of folk, rock and Americana, drawing comparisons to CSN&Y, the Avett Bros. and Dawes. www.theendofamericamusic.com. This concert will be in the lower gathering space. Tickets are $20 advance online & $25 at the door. www.cafeacoustic.org Info: 201-573-0718 Refreshments. Proceeds will benefit our twinning parish in Vallieres, Haiti.

We have two special events to mark on your calendars: Sunday, May 26th Deacon Juan will celebrate his First Mass after his Ordination to the Priesthood at the 12:30pm bi-lingual Mass with a reception to follow in the Our Lady of Mercy Academy auditorium. Sunday, June 9th there will be a reception after the 11am Mass to honor Amy Ballanco on her retirement.

Played hooky from OLM on Saturday, but so happy to celebrate the wedding in Virginia of these two former FOCUS missionaries who bring their beautiful witness to Jesus into their married life!

A wonderful opportunity to pray with a great saint!

The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated this weekend and next weekend at Our Lady of Mercy Church. The children and their families have been preparing all year for this special day with Amy Ballanco and her team. Please pray for these young parishioners (and their families) as they come to the Lord's table for the first time: "May you always know the peace of Jesus, the light of His love, and the joy of His life within you."

God bless you for the beautifully colored Easter eggs! They were distributed at Mother Teresa’s soup kitchens at Easter dinner. All were very grateful!

A Scout is Reverent. Scouting has a robust religious education program for Boy Scouts. Scouts who participate can earn their Ad Alteri Dei emblem, signifying they have completed the expansive formation program. This program is designed to be completed by Catholic Scouts 13-14 yrs. of age or in Grades 7-10. Friday Evening sessions will start May 3, 2019 7-8:30 pm @ Our Lady of Mercy. Tentative schedule*: 5/3, 6/28, 9/6, 10/4, 11/8, 12/6 *Fall dates are tentative due to facility schedule If interested, please contact the Program facilitator, Ed Stoker at [email protected].

How beautiful to celebrate the Easter Vigil .... starting in darkness and moving to light!

The priests, deacons and staff of Our Lady of Mercy Parish wish you and your family a blessed Easter! May God be with you and bless you on this joyous day.

The Church is ready for this Most Holy & Solemn Liturgy of the Liturgical Year! The Easter Vigil Mass begins at 8pm!

“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the solemn ceremonies of Good Friday, in the Adoration of the Cross, in the chanting of the 'Reproaches', in the reading of the Passion, and in receiving the pre-consecrated Host, we unite ourselves to our Savior, and we contemplate our own death to sin in the Death of our Lord. (Catholic News Agency) Please join us today for our Good Friday prayer service at 3pm and/or Shadow Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm.

Washing of feet during beautiful Mass of the Lord's Supper

Helpful info to enter into these sacred days!

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin's Easter Message for 2019. Please click on link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bHhmqLkJdQ&bblinkid=152329355&bbemailid=13260570&bbejrid=1012994391 Un Mensaje de Cardenal Jose W. Tobin Pascua de Resurreccion 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bHhmqLkJdQ&bblinkid=152329355&bbemailid=13260570&bbejrid=1012994391

A chance to get to know our Archbishop a little better!!

Please join us as Our Lady of Mercy's Youth Group presents their annual Shadow Stations of the Cross in the church on Good Friday at 7:30pm. It is a wonderful way for families to share the story of the events of Jesus' last day on Earth as a man. It prepares us for his resurrection on Easter Sunday.