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Holy Week Schedule / Ringing of Church Bells

Office of the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

MEMORANDUM

To: All Pastors and Parish Administrators / All Serving in the Archdiocese

Fr: Revered Monsignor Thomas P. Nydegger, Ed.D. / Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

Date: April 7, 2020

Re: Holy Week Schedule / Ringing of Church Bells

As we begin Holy Week, I pray that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe amidst the continuing pandemic. I share the following two updates.

HOLY WEEK

As we continue to adhere to mandated guidelines during this unprecedented health crisis to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), liturgies continue to be live-streamed online on the Archdiocese of Newark’s website at www.rcan.org/parishsupport.

Cardinal Tobin will be the main celebrant of live-streamed Masses for HOLY WEEK is as follows:

  • April 9 | Holy Thursday: 7:30 pm
  • April 10 | Good Friday: 3:00 pm
  • April 11 | Easter Vigil: 8:30 pm
  • April 12 | Easter Sunday: 12:00 pm

As a reminder, Cardinal Tobin has granted dispensation from in-person Mass attendance until the COVID-19 health crisis is abated. All parishioners are encouraged to avail themselves of technology to participate in the live-streaming of Mass and to remain united in prayer for our communities and beyond.

For a list of local parish livestreams, visit www.rcan.org/parishsupport and click on the “Parish Livestreams” tab. This website also allows the faithful an opportunity to exercise their stewardship of their parish and to support parishes in need.

CHURCH BELLS

In a show of solidarity among the faithful and as a common call to prayer during this pandemic, especially for people directly affected by illness, Cardinal Tobin urges all pastors and parishes in the Archdiocese to ring church bells simultaneously at noon daily until further notice. At that time, all are urged to pray the words of the ancient prayer, “Sub Tuum Praesidium:”

Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God;
In our needs, despise not our petitions,
but deliver us always from all dangers,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

If your parish does not have church bells, the faithful should be encouraged to pray privately at that time.

Stay Updated

For the most up-to-date resources and information about the Archdiocese of Newark’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, visit www.rcan.org/covid19 or our archdiocesan social media channels @NwkArchdiocese. You are encouraged to share our announcements with your online communities, also.

As we continue this holiest week of our liturgical year, please be assured of our prayers for you and your family. Thank you for your continued strength and leadership of your parish community during these difficult days. Now, more than ever, the faithful look to our Church for spiritual closeness, calm, and trust in the healing power of Jesus, who remains close to us now and always.

The OLM Mission Statement

We, the faith community of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, joyfully and humbly seek to make our Lord Jesus Christ ever more real in our lives and in the lives of all people. We enliven our Mission by a commitment to Stewardship as a Way of Life. We strive to pursue our mission by being a welcoming community that provides a home for all and celebrates life, hope and reconciliation through WORD, WORSHIP and SERVICE.

Stewardship of Treasure

Thank you so much for your generosity.
February 7, 2021 Regular Collection = $3,322

Thank you so much for your generosity and support!

2020 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION $40,885

Thank you so much for your generous response to our 2020 Christmas Collection. May the Lord bless you for remembering the needs of your parish during this past Christmas Season.

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Mass Schedule

WE HAVE RETURNED TO OUR USUAL DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 7:00 am & 8:30 am

Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon

OLM MASSES ARE LIVESTREAMED
Sundays at 10 am
Monday – Friday at 8:30 am
Go to olmnj.org and click on Facebook l Livestream

Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church • 40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 • Phone: 201-434-7500