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August 2, 2020 – From the Pastor


A CHANGE IS COMING IN OUR DAILY MASS SCHEDULE!

Starting Monday, August 3, we will return to our usual daily Mass schedule.
Monday through Friday morning – Masses will be at 7 am & 8:30 am
Saturday morning – Mass will be at 8:30 am
The 8:30 am daily Mass will be live streamed
– REMINDERS when coming to mass at OLM –
– Welcome video from the Archdiocese of Newark –

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy,

Fr. Marty JacintoI hope this finds you safe and well.

First of all, please note that our weekday Mass schedule changes to 7 am and 8:30 am starting tomorrow, Monday, August 3. The 8:30 am Mass will be live streamed.

As we know, our researchers and health care professionals have not yet found a cure or an effective vaccine for coronavirus. We continue to urge you to take precautionary measures and follow what our leaders are telling us to do for our safety and protection. We need to cooperate and take this pandemic seriously.

Looking around in the church these past few weeks, I have noticed, that as requested, those returning to Mass are wearing face coverings and maintaining a safe distance. Kindly tell those who have not come back to church that they should feel comfortable to do so. The number of those at Mass goes up every week. So far, there has been no need to have another Mass in the Maria Room. But we are prepared in case there is a need for an additional Mass.

It really feels so good to see you in person even if we just wave hands at one another or do “air hugs.” But most especially, it is so good to receive the Eucharist. Our gospel reading this weekend brings that to mind as we hear about the multiplication of the loaves and the fish.

Speaking of the Eucharist, I ask your prayers for the children of the parish who are going to begin receiving their First Holy Communion at certain Masses during the coming weeks. Their reception of the Eucharist had to be postponed because of the lockdown. Pray that they will grow in their appreciation of this sacrament and will continue to receive it regularly along with their parents and families.

I also urge you to visit our parish website and Facebook page. Besides parish announcements and archdiocesan news, we also post some virtual activities done by the young people in our youth ministry program. When you see them in person, or if you know them, kindly extend your appreciation for their love of God and our community.

I am personally edified in listening to them. These young people are full of energy and endowed with different talents. They are also full of hope that things will get better in this world. I applaud their parents and guardians for bringing them up as good Christians. I hope and pray that they will live out the positive values and knowledge they learn at home and in our Youth Ministry program.

Take care of yourselves by staying safe and well.

God bless you all!

Love,

Father Marty


Do we have your email address?

We would like to have the email address of all members of OLM so we can keep you informed of important updates and announcements. Please send us an email with your name and email address. Send it to olmjcnj@aol.com (Please do not post your address on our Facebook page.)


UPDATE ON SHINING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

“Shining the Light of Christ” is this year’s Annual Appeal of the Archdiocese of Newark. This appeal supports the mission, programs and ministries of the Archdiocese. This year’s goal for Our Lady of Mercy Parish is $42,809.There will be 100% rebate of every dollar collected above our goal. Currently, the total pledged amount is $46,115 and $36,786 has been collected. Please be generous and supportive of this appeal. Thank you and God bless!

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!

Four Ways To Support Your Parish
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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