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Pastor’s Column for Feb. 2, 2020

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy,

Father MartyGreetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

First of all, I would like to welcome our children back to our School of Religion! I know that many of them are very eager to be back after a long break. May God bless them, as guided by their catechists, they move on in their faith journey and learn more about God and the Christian way of living.

I am amazed when I talk to these children either in the classroom or in church. From the questions that the students ask me and the things they ask me to further explain, I can tell that their teachers are doing a fine job and the students are learning well. I applaud their catechists and continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will pour out His gifts of wisdom and love upon them.

Secondly, in the name of our parish, I welcome Gabriel Xavier Lopez and Aydia Paz Nardo to the Christian community. Congratulations to their respective parents and godparents! As a community of faith, we commit ourselves in praying for their spiritual growth.

This weekend, we are celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In the Gospel passage, Jesus is being presented in the Temple as prescribed in the law of the Lord. Lo and behold, there were people like Simeon and Anna in the temple area who had a gift of prophecy and they recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah, the Son of God.
I wonder if we have come to really believe in God through Jesus Christ the same way Simeon and Anna believed? If we do, is that reflected in the way we live our daily lives? And at the end of the day, can we also say or pray like Simeon: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel?”

Last but not least, please pay attention to the other important announcements and items of interest in this bulletin. Kindly check out also the bulletin board located outside the parish office. There are some posters with important announcements on that board, including posters announcing the Archdiocese of Newark’s Men and Women’s Conferences. I encourage you to participate and cooperate actively for the salvation of your soul.

Thank you and God bless us all!

Love,

Father Marty

Watch this presentation on the CoronaVirus Vaccine by Dr. Patricia Whitley-Williams
It is highly recommended.

Understanding Depression. The OLM Wellness Committee invites you to view a video featuring committee members and expert guests as they discuss depression and depressive symptoms. (Click here)

Flu Vaccine Q&A with Drs. Norie and Rey Ramos

Watch “Stress: A Discussion.” A series by OLM Wellness Ministry, Episode 2 | Episode 1


WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

To help keep you all moving, the OLM Wellness Ministry will be sharing exercise videos on Wednesdays that will help guide you through some exercises that you can do at home. (Watch the second video here). If you missed the first one, it’s here.

New Parish Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 am to 3 pm
Wednesday
9 am to 12 noon
Saturday & Sunday
9 am to 1 pm

Confessions Times
Monday through Friday
9 am to 9:30 am
Saturday
4 pm to 4:30 pm

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Our Lives At This Time

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Care For All God’s Creation

(The following reflection was written by Cardinal Tobin. It appeared in the September 11, 2020 issue of Rejoice in the Lord. The full text is available at www.rcan.org.)

Faith Formation

Faith Alive @ Home! A guide to family worship and family faith fun! (Click here)

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.
January 10 Collection = $7,336
Maintenance Collection = $800

Thank you so much for your generosity and support!

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