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: info@olomercy.com • Website: www.olomercy.com

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Mass Intentions For the Week

First Saturday, Easter Weekday, May 4 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory [Karen Corpora] 4:30 pm Gerald Grossman, Sr. [M. Ramunni & P. Santos] Third Sunday of Easter, May 5 8:00 am Elaine Larkin [Rick Larkin] 10:30 am Parishioners with Birthdays in May [Women’s

Guild] 12:00 pm Los vivos y muertos de Nuestra Señora de

Misericordia Monday, Easter Weekday, May 6 8:00 am John Coggins [Family] 12:10 pm Joanne McKeown [Ann Russo] Tuesday, Easter Weekday, May 7 8:00 am Asher & Josephine Moser [Family] Wednesday, Easter Weekday, May 8 8:00 am Corine Alberini [Mike Seksinsky] 12:10 pm Pat & Jean Kearns [Maryann Kearns] 7:00 pm Vivos y Muertos de OLOM Thursday, Easter Weekday, May 9 8:00 am John H. & Catherine Fagan 12:10 pm Mr. William Schraff, Jr. [Sister, Dorothea] Friday, Easter Weekday, May 10 8:00 am Charles Rivers [Karen & Mike Brown] 12:10 pm Conor Mullanaphy [Thomas Austin] Saturday, Easter Weekday, May 11 4:30 pm Mafalda McGarvey [Family] Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 12 8:00 am Gloria Falco [DiFelice Family] 10:30 am Joseph Judge [Patricia Judge & Family] 12:00 pm Intenciónes de Rosmira Monsalve

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.

¡Nuevos Feligreses Bienvenidos!

Por favor de ver al Sacerdote después de Misa Please see the Priest after Mass

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Upcoming Ministry Schedule for:

May 11th & May 12th

4:30 pm Celebrant: Fr. Keith Lector: Zena Wambold Eucharistic Minister: Joseph Black, Marcia & Kirk Colton Altar Server: Anna DiFelice Greeter: Betsy Kennedy

8:00 am Celebrant: Fr. Elias Lector: Thomas Hess Eucharistic Minister: Dorothy Sobieski, Amy Robinson & Sally Ann Lerch Altar Server: Cecillia Curto Greeter: Joan Reed

10:30 am Celebrant: Fr. Keith Lector: Maryann Kearns Eucharistic Minister: Karen Corpora, Aldo Dalsass & Dora Gaviria Altar Servers: Maggie Donovan & Harper Hogan Greeter: Val Lutz Counters: Collen Hill, Noel & Stephen Lammers

12:00 pm Celebrante: Fr. Keith Lectores: Alma de Jesús & Rosmira Monsalve Ministros de Eucaristía: Max Ramos, Juanita & Carlos Rodríguez Monaguillos: Natasha Montesdeoca & Amy Pineda Contadores: Iris Orellana, Daisy Escalante & Rosa Palacios

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. Alleluia.

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SALMO RESPONSORIAL: Te alabare, Señor, eternamente. Aleluya.

Budgeted Sunday Offering for: April - $6,650.00

Actual: Apr 27 & Apr 28 - $7,789.42 _________________________________________________________________

Ofrenda Dominical presupuesto de Abril - $6,650.00

Actual: Abr 27 & Abr 28 - $7,789.42

WEEK OF 5/5/19 CALENDAR 5 – Sunday

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

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

6 – Monday 7:00 pm – English Conversation Groups

7:00 pm – Divine Mercy Cenacle 7 – Tuesday

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

1:00 pm – Knitting Ministry 8 – Wednesday

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

7:30 pm – Juan XXIII 9 – Thursday

7:00 pm – Hispanic Social Comm. Meeting 7:00 pm – English Conversation Group

7:00 pm – Contemplative Prayer 11 – Saturday

10:00 am – First Communion 3:30 pm – Legion de Maria

5:00 pm – Spanish Charismatic

WEEK OF 5/12/19 CALENDAR 12 – Sunday Mother’s Day

9:00 am – Sunday Morning Book Study 1:00 pm – Ultreya de Cursillo

5:00 pm -– Spanish Choir Practice 13 – Monday

7:00 pm – English Conversation Groups 14 – Tuesday

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

15 – Wednesday 10:00 am – Contemplative Prayer

7:00 pm – Ancient Order of Hibernians 7:30 pm – Juan XXIII

16 –Thursday 1:00 pm – Women’s Guild Meeting

7:00 pm – English Conversation Groups 7:00 pm – Contemplative Prayer

7:30 pm – Knight of Columbus Meeting 18 – Saturday

8:00 am – Diocesan Cursillo Meeting 3:30 pm – Legion de Maria

5:00 pm – Spanish Charismatic

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In today’s Gospel, Peter, who denied Jesus three times, is given the opportunity to express his love of Jesus three times. In turn, Jesus gives him a mission, “Feed my sheep.” Peter and the apostles are entrusted with the responsibility to nourish God’s people through teaching the Word of God and celebrating the life-giving sacraments and shepherding. Bishop Schlert’s motto is Pasce Oves Meas which is Latin for Feed my Sheep.

Throughout the Diocese of Allentown, we kickoff the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. This year’s theme is Because We Are Catholic. Last year, over 20,000 donors contributed more than $4.8 million to support our schools, parishes, Catholic Charities, clergy formation and ministries in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties. Our parish BAA goal is $44,385. This number is a percentage of our total weekly collections.

Our Diocese is committed to helping those in our community who are most in need. Your support of the BAA helps to ensure that you, your loved ones, your neighbors, and your co-workers have help when it is needed. Your gift is an outward sign of your faith in God and the work of his Church.

The BAA does not fund legal fees or the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for victims and survivors of abuse. Through the BAA, the Diocese provides funding for a wide range of services and ministries which are larger than any one parish could support. By pooling our resources, we are able to serve thousands of children, adults, and families. Thank you for your generous support and prayers for a successful BAA.

As members of Our Lady of Mercy, we ask the intercession of Mary, our spiritual mother, to inspire us to living the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

Have a wonderful week! Fr. Keith

Notas del Pastor

En el Evangelio de hoy, Pedro, quien negó a Jesús tres veces, tiene la oportunidad de expresar su amor de Jesús tres veces. A su vez, Jesús le da una misión: "Alimenta a mis ovejas". Pedro y los apóstoles tienen la responsabilidad de alimentar al pueblo de Dios mediante la enseñanza de la Palabra de Dios y la celebración de los sacramentos que dan vida y el pastoreo. El lema del obispo Schlert es Pasce Oves Meas, que es el latín para Alimentar a mis ovejas. A lo largo de la Diócesis de Allentown, iniciamos la Apelación Anual del Obispo. El tema de este año es Porque somos católicos. El año pasado, más de 20,000 donantes contribuyeron más de $ 4.8 millones para apoyar a nuestras escuelas, parroquias, Caridades Católicas, formación de clérigos y ministerios en los condados de Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton y Schuylkill. La meta de nuestra parroquia BAA es $44,385. Este número es un porcentaje de nuestras colecciones semanales totales. Nuestra Diócesis está comprometida a ayudar a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que más lo necesitan. Su apoyo a la BAA ayuda a garantizar que usted, sus seres queridos, sus vecinos y sus compañeros de trabajo tengan ayuda cuando sea necesario. Tu don es un signo externo de tu fe en Dios y en la obra de su Iglesia. El BAA no financia los honorarios legales o el Programa de Reconciliación y Compensación Independiente para víctimas y sobrevivientes de abuso. A través de la BAA, la Diócesis proporciona fondos para una amplia gama de servicios y ministerios que son más grandes de lo que cualquier parroquia podría apoyar. Al unir nuestros recursos, podemos atender a miles de niños, adultos y familias. Gracias por su generoso apoyo y oraciones para un BAA exitoso. Como miembros de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia, pedimos la intercesión de María, nuestra madre espiritual, para inspirarnos a vivir las obras corporales y espirituales de la misericordia.

¡Ten una maravillosa semana! P. Keith

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Every child is taught the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory Be when they are young. But the

Church has a treasury of prayers from her tradition. Each month we would like to highlight a specific prayer and invite you to pray it each day or even to memorize it where it will be secure within

your memory.

Prayer For the month of May

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our

hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee

do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn

then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this

our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35

Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40

Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69

Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rev 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

A cada niño se le enseña el Padrenuestro, el Avemaría y la Gloria cuando son pequeños. Pero la Iglesia tiene

un tesoro de oraciones de su tradición. Cada mes quisiéramos resaltar una oración específica e invitarlo a orarla todos los días o incluso a memorizarla en un

lugar seguro dentro de su memoria.

Oración para el mes de mayo

Dios Te Salve

Dios te salve, Reina y Madre de Misericordia,

vida, dulzura y esperanza nuestra. Dios te salve.

A ti llamamos, los desterrados hijos de Eva; a ti suspiramos, gimiendo y llorando en este

valle de lágrimas. Ea, pues, Señora, abogada nuestra,

vuelve a nosotros esos tus ojos misericordiosos,

y después de este destierro muéstranos a Jesús, fruto de tu bendito vientre.

Oh clemente, oh piadosa, oh dulce Virgen María. Amen.

Lecturas de la semana

Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 118:23-24, 26-27, 29-

30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1; Sal 30:3cd-4, 6ab,

7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 65:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn

6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 65:8-9, 16-17, 20;

Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 116:1, 2; Jn 6:52-

59 Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Sal 115:12-13, 14-15,

16-17; Jn 6:60-69 Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Sal 99:2, 3, 5;

Apoc 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

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Easton Area Catholic Youth Group

Youth Group Calendar/Events Youth Group Picnic

Sunday, May 19th Join us for Hot Dogs, Quiots, CanJam, and S'mores

6:00 - 9:00 Place TBA

Follow the Youth Group on Facebook Easton Area Catholic Youth Group

for updated details **********************************************

PREP NEWS

There will be NO PREP CLASSES Sunday, May 12th

due to Mother’s Day. **********************************************

11st Holy Communion News

1st Communion Saturday, May 11th

10:00 in the Church ALL Parents & Students report at 9:15

All members of our parish family are welcome to join the celebration.

Please, keep these children in your prayers as they prepare their hearts to receive the great gift of Jesus

in the Holy Eucharist. **************************************************

The PREP Children will be having a

Live Rosary & May Crowning Next Sunday, May 19th

9:00 a.m. In St. Anthony’s small parking lot

(in case of rain it will be held in the School Hall)

All members of our parish family are welcome to join the celebration.

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Adult Confirmation Classes

Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

will hold their annual “Festa” celebration May 31, June 1 and 2 at Holy Cross Park near Easton.

The festival is a major fundraiser for the Easton parish, held in part to commemorate the feast of St. Anthony

of Padua, which falls on June 13. The Festa features food and entertainment each night, plus a Basket Raffle drawing on Sunday, June 2 that includes a host of themes – from auto-care products and school supplies to entertainment, lottery tickets

and much more. Entertainment highlights include:

May 31, 7 to 10 p.m., The New Individuals June 1, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Johnny’s Jukebox Band

June 2, 5 to 8 p.m., Music by Island Time The Festa also features a Polka Mass at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 with music by The Changing Times and Tatra Slovak Folk Group.

The Festa opens 6 p.m. May 31; 5 p.m. June 1; and following the Polka Mass on June 2. Holy Cross Park

is off Exit 75 of Interstate 78 at Morgan Hill and Cedarville roads in Williams Township. Admission and parking are free, and Festa is held rain or shine. For more information, call 610-253-7188, or visit

www.stanthonyeaston.com.

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Grupo de Jóvenes Católicos

Calendario/Eventos Grupo Juvenil

Youth Group Picnic Sunday, May 19th

Join us for Hot Dogs, Quiots, CanJam, and S'mores 6:00 - 9:00 Place TBA

Sigue al Grupo Juvenil en Facebook Easton Area Catholic Youth Group

for updated details **************************************************

PREP Noticias

No habrá CLASES de PREP Domingo, 12 de mayo

Por el día de las Madres. *****************************************************

11ra Santa Comunión

1ra Comunión Sábado, mayo 11

10:00 en la iglesia Todos los padres y niños reporten a las 9:15

Todos los miembros de familia están bienvenidos a esta celebración.

Por favor tengan a los niños come se preparan a recibir en sus corazones el regalo de Jesús en la Santa

Eucaristia. **********************************************

Los niños del PREP tendrán un

Rosario Vivo y La Coronación de María El próximo domingo, mayo 19

9:00 a.m. En St. Antonio pequeño parqueo

(en caso de lluvia será en el salón de la escuela)

Todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia están invitados a la celebración.

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Clases de Confirmación de Adultos ¿Es usted un católico romano practicante que ha recibido los Sacramentos del Bautismo y la Sagrada Comunión, pero no la Confirmación?

¿Es usted un católico que puede haberse perdido la preparación para la Confirmación de niño?

¿Has estado lejos de la Iglesia y ahora estás siendo atraído a una relación más completa y profunda con

Dios a través de tu fe? ¿Conoce a un miembro adulto de la familia que deba ser confirmado?

Las parroquias de Easton ofrecerán 4 clases a partir del lunes 6 de mayo, en preparación para el Sacramento de la Confirmación que se llevará a cabo el domingo de

Pentecostés, el 9 de junio, en la Catedral. Las clases se llevarán a cabo en Msgr. Gobitas Sala de reuniones en

St. Jane's Para obtener más información o para inscribirse en las

clases, comuníquese con Kelly DeRaymond en la oficina de Educación Religiosa 610-253-7794 ext. 312.

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OLOM Parish is participating in the Priority Staples Program to donate

cereal. There is also a monthly Wish List posted on the bulletin board located in

the rear of the church. If you are able, please donate. We will collect on the first Sunday of every month.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity!

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El movimiento Juan XXIII

Tiene un Retiro de Hombres Para aplicaciones vea a María Salas,

Margarita Y Elaine

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The women’s Guild would to thank all those who worked at or participated in any way to the

Basket Raffle/Tricky Tray. Your help enabled us to have a successful event raising $5,822.55. This will help defray the cost of air conditioning the

Social Hall. __________________________________________________________________

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In Honor of the �� Anniversary of Court Easton #358

Catholic Daughters of the Americas We invite you to celebrate with us on

Sunday, May 19, 2019 2 p.m. Mass

Our Lady of Mercy Parish The Most Reverend Alfred Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, will be the Main Celebrant and

Homilist. Reception to follow at the

Parkview Event Center 622 N. Delaware Dr., Easton.

For information and reservations at Parkview, Contact Pat Bleam

@610-248-3330.” __________________________________________________________________

Parish Survey We need your input! Our Parish Advisory Council developed a Parish Survey to gather feedback from

you. Your input is valuable. We are seeking constructive feedback so that we can improve on

fulfilling the mission of our parish. It is important to hear how you experience the parish and to provide

essential insights to help us grow as a vibrant, welcoming and faith filled parish. Please take 15 minutes and go to our Parish Website to take the

survey. www.olomercy.com The link can be found on our homepage. The survey should be able to be

completed on a smart phone, iPad, tablet, desktop or notebook computer. We will have it available for the next two months. Thank you for your participation.

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We still have openings for weekly Masses!

All Masses are $10.00 and are announced in the bulletin.

Office hours – 8:30 am-3:30 pm Mon. - Thurs.

¡Todavía témenos Misas diarias abiertas! Todas las Misas son $10.00. Son

anunciadas en el boletín. Horas de oficina – 8:30am-3:30 pm Lunes – Jueves

Attention Families of active Military Service members:

We are looking for the names of anyone from our parish who is currently serving our country in the military. We would like to include their names in

the bulletin each week so we may remember them in our prayers. Please contact the parish office

610-252-7381 or drop their name into the collection basket.

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Mother’s Day Flower Sale

Carnations and Roses will be available at all the Masses on the 11th & 12th of May, sponsored by the Pennsylvanians for Human Life.

Carnations are $1.50 per bloom or two for $3; Roses are $2 per bloom or 3 for $5.00. This flower sale represents their ONLY fundraising effort for the year. If anyone is interested in helping to sell the flowers, call Pat Clarke 484-894-5476.

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Seeking new singers! Our parish Music Ministry is blessed

with two choirs for our English Masses. But during the last year or so, several of

our choir members have moved out of the area and

are no longer with us. So, we are looking for new singers. The ability to read music is not required.

Several of our choir members have no formal music training. So please consider joining one or

both of our choirs to keep our Music Ministry alive and thriving! Just leave your contact

information with our parish office and I will be happy to discuss with you when our choirs sing,

how often we rehearse, etc.

Nuestros grupos nocturnos de conversación en inglés están discutiendo temas interesantes como comida,

viajes, salud y nuestra religión. ¡Por favor únete a nosotros!

Lunes y/o jueves de 7 pm a 8:30 pm. Pase por la entrada lateral del estacionamiento al centro de la parroquia.

Para información, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 610-252-7381

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Legión de María Les invitamos a participar en el grupo de la Legión de María. Nos reunimos todos los sábados a las 3:30 a 5:00pm, en el cuarto Santos de América. Están cordialmente invitados a participar y cooperar con la expansión del Reinado de Nuestro Señor. ¡Les esperamos!

Big Thank You to all who most generously

donated to Mary's Shelter through the OLOM Lenten Crib. Your gifts are

truly blessings to these new mothers and their babies. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Exciting News! Mary's Shelter in the LV

is now Cay Galgon Life House. At the Cay Galgon Life House, we rely on the

kindness of people throughout our community. The work we do and goals we achieve would not be

possible if it were not for our generous donors. For that we are truly grateful!

Please address future donations to: Cay Galgon Life House

714 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem 610-867-9546

www.Cay Galgon Life House.org __________________________________________________________________

OFFICE FOR MINISTRY WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If you have received an adverse Prenatal Diagnosis …You are not alone. There is help.

The Diocese of Allentown has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or

worked closely with issues surrounding adverse prenatal diagnosis. For support, contact: Sr. Janice

Marie Johnson, jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org or 610-289-8900 x 2280

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Food donations

will be collected the First Sunday

of every month. We appreciate your help!

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OLOM IRON PIGS OUTING

Our Lady of Mercy Parish has reserved

the Berks Picnic Area at Coca Cola park for an Iron Pigs game on

Sunday, May 26th. Tickets are $28 each and include 2.5 hrs. of buffet and postgame

fireworks. Food will be served from 5:30 PM – 8 PM. The game start time is 6:35 PM. Cash or check payable to OLOM Parish can be made at

the Parish Center. Flyers with sign up form and additional information can be found in

the vestibule of the church. This event is sponsored by the Our Lady of Mercy Parish

Advisory Council fostering fellowship in our parish.

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May Crowning Please join the congregation of St. Anthony’s of Padua Church in Easton as we honor the Blessed Mother on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at

6:30 PM. The evening will begin with a Living Rosary with families and members of the

parish, crowning of Mary by the May queen and her court and end with the Novena prayers

to Our Lady of the Miraculous Metal. Refreshments will be served in the school hall. For more information, contact the parish office

at 610 253-7188. __________________________________________________________________

Financial and Estate Planning for Women: When you think about the life you want and deserve

for your family does it seem overwhelming to create a financial plan that takes all your future expenses into

account? Are you feeling unprepared to make important financial decisions? Then please join us May 16 at DeSales University Center from 6:00 to

8:00 pm for a complementary information presentation in which our panel of female financial and estate

planning experts, may have answers you need to make smart decisions about your financial future. Small

plates and sweets will be served. Please RSVP by May 9 to Ginny Downey at (610) 871-5200 ext. 2244 or

gdowney@allentowndiocese.org

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Special Diocesan Collections Remaining in 2019

Jun 15-16—Peter Pence Collection (Third weekend in June).

Jul 20-21—Central & Eastern Europe Collection (Third weekend in July).

Aug 3-4—Mission Co-Op; Society for the Propagation of Faith. (Yellow Envelope from OSV not dated.)

Sep 14-15—Archdiocese of the Military Collection (Conducted every three years).

Oct 26-27—Mission Sunday (OSV Envelopes dated 10/20). Nov 16-17—Poverty Relief Collection (Green envelope

from OSV; Third weekend in November). Dec 14-15—Retired Religious Collection (Moved from

12/8). ___________________________________________________________

Prayers for the protection of our Military and Their Families who

courageously serve.

Kevin Fischer, USA ___________________________________________________________

St. Jane Frances de Chantal School A Catholic tradition in academic excellence.

Middle States Accredited

610-253-8442 www.stjaneschool.com

Mrs. Marybeth Okula, Principal principal@stjaneschool.com

***FULL DAY OPTION ***

Affordable! Catholic Pre-K – Must be 4 years old

by October 15, 2019

Don’t delay, register today!

Email principal@stjaneschool.com and schedule a tour!

JOB OPENING AT SCHOOL BUILDINGS -- Part-time Maintenance Worker – 25 hours per week beginning June 1, 2019. Primary functions require enough physical ability appropriate for necessary mobility to walk and stand for

prolonged periods of time. Candidate will regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderately heavy objects and occasionally objects over 50

pounds. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be self-motivated and prompt

in performing tasks and can work independently and demonstrate initiative to act without being asked. Basic

understanding of electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems, carpentry or cabinetry skills. Possess the ability to perform

minor repairs. Ability to understand floor plans and building systems. If interested, call Mrs. Okula for

detailed job description at 610-253-8442 or email at principal@stjaneschool.com. NOTE: All Diocesan

clearances as well as Protecting God’s Children will be expected before employment begins.

Church Pews Available – We are remodeling the IHM

Chapel at the St. Jane School this summer and replacing the pews with chairs. Pews will be available for

purchase $25 - $50 beginning on Monday, June 10, 2019. You must be able haul it out of the Chapel on your own.

Email Mrs. Okula for more information principal@stjaneschool.com.

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St Jane Frances de Chantal School - A Catholic

tradition in academic excellence. SCAM ALERT

Bulletin announcement:

The Diocese of Allentown is alerting parishioners about an apparent scam. In the last

week, several people from several different parishes have notified the Diocese that they

received a text message on their cell phone from someone pretending to be a Diocesan priest asking them to purchase gift cards for him.

These are not legitimate requests and are not from a Diocesan priest. No Diocesan priest will

ever solicit funds by text message. The Diocese is not aware that anyone has fallen victim to this scam. But it does want to remind

everyone if you are concerned about a text message you receive, always verify it before you

take any action.

OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH May 5, 2019

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SCRIP Check out the website below & see what gift cards are

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¡Mire el sitio de Internet para ver que tarjetas están disponibles!

STOP BY THE SCRIP TABLE! ¡PARE EN LA MESA DE SCRIP!

________________________________________________ WEEK 5/11 – 5/12

Sat. 4:30 – Pat & Larry Bleam Sun. 8:00 – Monica Saligmann & Marge Niski Sun. 10:30 – Kathy Kowalczyk & Val Lutz Sun. 12:00 – Esteban & Paola Soto

Women’s Guild Save the Date: May 17 – 19 y

Spring Clothing Drive

The Scrip Team is looking for volunteers to help sell gift cards especially at the 8:00 and 10:30

Masses. The obligation is usually only one Mass a month for 15-20 minutes before and after Mass.

Please call Sally Lerch at 610-252-0202 or the church office.

Don’t Forget Mother’s Day!

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aromatic scents. _______________________________________________________

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