OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF JOLIET-IN-ILLINOIS Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop 701 S. EOLA ROAD † AURORA, IL 60504 WWW.OLMERCY.COM PARISH PRIESTS Fr. Don E. McLaughlin, Pastor Fr. Mark J. Bernhard, Parochial Vicar SEMINARIAN INTERN Senovio Sarabia, Jr. PASTORS EMERITUS Fr. Gerald Tivy Fr. Hugh Fullmer PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Tim Kueper Deacon Tony Martini Deacon Mike Plese Deacon Phil Rehmer Deacon Art Tiongson Deacon Bob Vavra PARISH OFFICE (630) 851-3444 (630) 851-3468 FAX Monday-Friday………..8:30am-4:30pm MASS SCHEDULE Saturday………………………...4:00pm Sunday………………...7:30am, 9:00am 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm Monday-Friday………………....8:00am Rosary prayed after all daily Masses Holy Days of Obligation Vigil for Holy Day……………..7:00pm Holy Day………………8:00am, 7:00pm CONFESSIONS Saturday……………….….3:00-3:45pm 1st Fridays of the Month….8:30-9:00am Or by Appointment PRAYER CHAPEL Open Daily …...……...7:00am-8:00pm Adoration……..…Monday & Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm Benediction…….……Monday, 6:00pm
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OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF JOLIET-IN-ILLINOIS Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop
701 S. EOLA ROAD † AURORA, IL 60504 WWW.OLMERCY.COM
PARISH PRIESTS
Fr. Don E. McLaughlin, Pastor Fr. Mark J. Bernhard, Parochial Vicar
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday………………………...4:00pm Sunday………………...7:30am, 9:00am 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm Monday-Friday………………....8:00am Rosary prayed after all daily Masses
Holy Days of Obligation Vigil for Holy Day……………..7:00pm Holy Day………………8:00am, 7:00pm
CONFESSIONS Saturday……………….….3:00-3:45pm 1st Fridays of the Month….8:30-9:00am Or by Appointment
Page 2 From The Pastor’s Desk… Better Known As Heidi Howls! Today we celebrate the foundational Catho-lic truth that Christ is present, really present, in the Eucharist. In the past, and even today, much theological time and effort is spent on trying to understand how Christ is present in the bread and wine. I think it is more im-portant to ask the question why Christ is pre-sent. This wondrous gift of the Eucharist al-lows Christ to be present for our benefit – pre-sent to help us live. How does the Eucharist help us live? We proclaim it in the mystery of
faith….”Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Christ has died. We remember in this meal the tremendous love by which Christ gave his life for our salvation. Dying is about letting go. As we en-counter in the Eucharist the Christ who died for us, he imparts to us the power of letting go of those aspects of our life that hold us back. What are the things that hold us back? Each of us must answer that question from the cir-cumstances of our lives. Perhaps we must let go of resentment or hurt or self-indulgence or addiction or prejudice or pride. Each time we come to this meal we set those obstacles before the Lord, and the Christ who gave his life for us enables us to let go of whatever hinders us. Christ is risen. Here is the center of our faith. We believe that the love and goodness of God was so real in the person of Christ that God conquered event death. As we encounter the risen Christ in the Eucharist he gives us the pow-er to see the goodness that is a part of our life and our world. How easy it is for us to center on what is wrong, what is broken, what has failed. In doing so we discount all the goodness and blessing that surround us in our lives. What could be a greater waste than to be a blessed and loved person and nev-er claim and celebrate that gift? So each time we come to this meal and en-counter the risen Christ we receive the strength to be thankful for the people who love us, for our health, for our talents, for the beauty of the world around us. We pray for the risen Christ to make us always conscience of those gifts and never take any of them for granted! Christ will come again. Although Christ is risen, the victory of Christ is not yet complete. Evil, injustice, violence, and hatred remain as a part of our world. They touch our lives. But we as a community believe Christ will come again, and when he comes the ultimate victory will be won and all evil will be destroyed. So each time we encounter the Christ who will come again in the Eucharist he gives us the strength to hold on, to hold on in hope. This strength allows us to believe that whatever troubles we must face God has not forgotten us and will not abandon us. In this Eucharist meal we pray that Christ will allow us to hold onto hope, even in the midst of family troubles, in the midst of sickness, in the midst of discouragement and failure, and yes even in the shadow of death. The good news of the Eucharist is not only that Christ is present, really pre-sent, but that Christ is present for our benefit, present so that we might live! Have a Blessed Week!
PARISH STAFF Fr. Don McLaughlin, Pastor Ext. 228, Email: [email protected] Fr. Mark Bernhard, Parochial Vicar Ext. 226, Email: [email protected] Mr. Senovio Sarabia, Seminarian Intern Ext 230, Email: [email protected] Deacon Bob Vavra Deacon Phil Rehmer, [email protected] Deacon Tim Kueper, [email protected] Deacon Tony Martini, [email protected] Deacon Mike Plese, 630-664-4174 Deacon Art Tiongson Bob Gancarz, Business Manager 331-707-5370 Email: [email protected] Jolene LeRoy, RN, Pastoral Care 331-707-5380, [email protected] Larry Harris, Music & Liturgy 331-707-5379, [email protected] Diane Reiter, Parish Secretary Ext. 221 Email: [email protected] Lydia Schmitt, Business Office Asst. 331-707-5377, Email: [email protected] Len Eickhoff, Facility Manager, Cell 630-631-1676 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Dave Miserendino, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, 331-707-5371 Email: [email protected] Candy Rice, Middle School Youth Ministry 331-707-5376, Email: [email protected] Jean Rehmer, Religious Education Secretary Grades 6-12 & RCIA, 331-707-5376 Email: [email protected] Cheryl Lohse, Religious Education Secretary Grades K-5 & RCIC, 331-707-5369 Email: [email protected] READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b -2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8 -10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2- 6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4- abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Gn 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-8; 2 Cor 4:13-5:1; Mk 3:20-35
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Monday, June 4 8:00 AM † Lorraine Schwab Laurie Schwab Tuesday, June 5 8:00 AM Parishioners of OLM
Wednesday, June 6 8:00 AM † Thomas J McLaughlin Fr Don McLaughlin Thursday, June 7 8:00 AM † Marilyn Lawless Pat Feinberg Friday, June 8 8:00 AM † Mark Cackovic Kurt & Jeanne Daill Saturday, June 9 4:00 PM † Countee “Sid” Abbott, Jr 4:00 PM † Delfina Bernucca Family Sunday, June 10 7:30 AM † Mary Ellen Feldman Family 7:30 AM Int Mike & Lyn Faustino Simbang Gabi 9:00 AM † Wayne Leckey Children 10:45 AM † Tim Savoie Family 12:30 PM † Primo Pedrola Rina Pedrola & Family 5:30 PM Parishioners of OLM
8:00 AM † Ann Wynard Tom & Letty Nolan
5:30 PM Mother’s Day Novena
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL LAMPS Votive lamps will burn this week before the Blessed Sacrament for the following intentions:
If you wish to have a candle burning for your intention in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, you will find envelopes on the shelf in the Narthex near the Priest’s Sacristy or in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
1. Megan Gabaldon 9. The Feldman Family 2. The Sick 10. The Pluskota Family 3. George Lange 11. Special Intention-C.H. 4. Special Intention-K.R. 12. Urbano Cadena, Jr. 5. Countee Abbott, Jr. 13. Mike Brogan 6. Deacon Bob Vavra 14. The Lonely 7. Aidan Stephens 15. The Small Family
8. Michelle & Phillip Hardin 16. The Homeless
Rose Mary Carson Mark Hoeksema Genevieve Donnelly Tim Fahey Meredith Mangold Regina Trasga Florence Hybiak William Sanders Julie Ranieri Julia Schremp Betty Bertrand Donna Romadka Billy Walowski Jill Donlan Nancy Bejger
Karen Orlandi Brett Orlandi Douglas Massoth Flo Paprzycki Cabel Herburn Angelica Jacobs Mary Moody David Groeber Sr. Diane Picciuolo Margaret Picciuolo Gloria Leon Dolores Simonek Mel Schmudde Frances Gilpin Louise Easton
Patricia Kline Francisco Gonzales Ed Lillig Kathy Walowski MaryEllen Marren Lee Marks A. Schuman Concepcion Carrera Louise Walski Paul Atwood Graciela Rodriguez Charlie Mayton Kristie Sharon Karla Lewis-Allaire Joseph Allaire
Anita Trepelas Paula Leistikow Carter Dietz Jake Sokol Logan Becvar Ailani Banulos Hector Martinez Thomas Sterling Patricia Norgard Hannah Baltimore Rosie Pagones Lou Skonieczny Mary Ellen Reiter Ed Full James Pluskota
Joel Rivera Joseph Murphy Sherry White Estela Lozano Kathryn Martini Jenny Sirois Amy Schaff Fray Tomas C. Bonilla Baby Sergus & Family Brady Pembroke Jesus Vasquez Ed Dombrowski Peggy Vieira Rosalie Kruse Nicholas Butler
We remember in prayer those in service to our country
SSG Leah Harvey, USAF
Airman Melanie Hodges, US Navy Nicholaus Laurie, US Marines
SSG Sean Murphy, USMC Victor Paul Fullmer, Navy
Capt. Tara Trammell, US Army Roberto Ramos, Army
Lt. Joshua Puscas, US Navy Lt. Keith Harris, USAF A1C Gina Maro, USAF
Juan Gabriel Sindac, USAF Aaron Godinez, US Marines
Mason Webber, Army
We pray for our sick, confined and their families Please contact the Parish Office if you or your immediate family member wish to be added to the Sick List.
Mass Intentions
Page 4 Información en Español Desde el escritorio del Pastor... Mas conocido como el aullido de Heidi*...
Hoy celebramos la verdad Católica funda-mental de que Cristo está presente, realmente presente, en la Eucaristía. En el pasado, e inclu-so hoy, se dedica mucho tiempo y esfuerzo teo-lógico en tratar de comprender cómo Cristo está presente en el pan y el vino. Creo que es más importante hacer la pregunta por qué Cristo está presente. Este regalo maravilloso de la Eucaris-tía permite que Cristo esté presente para nuestro beneficio, presente para ayudarnos a vivir. ¿Cómo nos ayuda la Eucaristía a vivir? Lo pro-
clamamos en el misterio de la fe... "Cristo ha muerto, Cristo ha resucitado, Cris-to vendrá de nuevo”. Cristo ha muerto. Recordamos en esta comida el tremendo amor por el cual Cristo dio su vida por nuestra salvación. Morir es dejarlo ir. Cuando nos encon-tramos en la Eucaristía con el Cristo que murió por nosotros, el nos imparte el poder de dejar ir esos aspectos de nuestra vida que nos detienen. ¿Cuáles son las cosas que nos detienen? Cada uno de nosotros debe responder esa pregunta des-de las circunstancias de nuestras vidas. Tal vez debemos dejar de lado el resenti-miento o el daño o la autocomplacencia o la adicción o el prejuicio o el orgullo. Cada vez que venimos a esta comida, ponemos esos obstáculos ante el Señor, y el Cristo que dio su vida por nosotros nos permite soltar lo que nos obstaculiza. Cristo ha resucitado. Aquí está el centro de nuestra fe. Creemos que el amor y la bondad de Dios fueron tan reales en la persona de Cristo que Dios conquistó el evento de la muerte. Al encontrar al Cristo resucitado en la Eucaristía, el nos da el poder de ver la bondad que es parte de nuestra vida y de nuestro mundo. Cuán fácil es para nosotros centrarnos en lo que está mal, lo que está roto, lo que ha fallado. Al hacerlo, descartamos todas las bondades y bendiciones que nos rodean en nuestras vidas. ¿Qué podría ser una pérdida mayor que ser una perso-na bendecida y amada y nunca reclamar y celebrar ese regalo? Entonces, cada vez que venimos a esta comida y encontramos a Cristo resucitado, recibimos la fortaleza para estar agradecidos por las personas que nos aman, por nuestra sa-lud, por nuestros talentos, por la belleza del mundo que nos rodea. ¡Oramos para que el Cristo resucitado nos haga siempre conscientes de esos regalos y nunca dar por descontado ninguno de ellos! Cristo vendrá de nuevo. Aunque Cristo ha resucitado, la victoria de Cristo aún no está completa. El mal, la injusticia, la violencia y el odio permanecen como parte de nuestro mundo. Tocan nuestras vidas. Pero nosotros como comunidad creemos que Cristo vendrá de nuevo, y cuando venga, la victoria final será gana-da y todo el mal será destruido. Entonces, cada vez que nos encontramos en la Eucaristía con el Cristo que vendrá nuevamente, nos da la fuerza para aferrarnos, para aferrarnos en la esperanza. Esta fortaleza nos permite creer que en cualquier problema que tengamos que enfrentar, Dios no nos ha olvidado y no nos abando-nará. En esta cena Eucarística rezamos para que Cristo nos permita aferrarnos a la esperanza, incluso en medio de problemas familiares, en medio de la enferme-dad, en medio del desaliento y el fracaso, y sí, incluso a la sombra de la muerte. ¡La buena noticia de la Eucaristía no es solo que Cristo está presente, realmen-te presente, sino que Cristo está presente para nuestro beneficio, presente para que podamos vivir! ¡Que tengan una semana bendecida!
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Pe 1:2-7; Sal 91 (90):1-2, 14-16; Mc 12:1-2 Martes: 2 Pe 3:12-15a, 17-18; Sal 90 (89):2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mc 12:13-17 Miércoles: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Sal 123 (122):1b-2; Mc 12:18-27 Jueves: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4- 5ab, 8-10, 14; Mc 12:28b-34 Viernes: Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2- 6; Ef 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sábado: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4- 8abcd; Lc 2:41-51 Domingo: Gn 3:9-15; Sal 130 (129):1- 8; 2 Cor 4:13 — 5:1; Mc 3:20-35
“Bertrand de Margerie S.J. En el contexto de la doceava gran mani-festación, Jesús pidió a Santa Mar-garita María la comunión de los primeros viernes del mes y la hora santa. Jesús pidió claramente una participación en su agonía redento-ra. Estamos frente al programa pas-toral elaborado por el Señor mismo: sufrir con él” (aciprensa.com). Acompáñanos a orar y adorar a nuestro Señor durante “La Hora Santa” en español. Cuando: todos los primeros Viernes de cada mes (Junio 1, July 6, Au-gust 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 of 2018)
Donde: en la iglesia
Hora: a las 9:00 a.m.
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Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Fortieth Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, August
26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet.
If you are celebrating either your 25th or 50th an-
niversary this year, please contact the parish office by June 3rd so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invitation.
Those celebrating over 50 year anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will be able to
register to attend at a later date.
TRAINING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS!
Sunday, June 10 from 3:00-5:00 PM in the church.
Servers must be parishioners and in 5th grade or higher this fall.
A parent is asked to attend the first 15 minutes of the session.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on June 17. There will be a special collection taken at Masses on June 16-17 to care for our infirmed and senior priests. The Fund for Diocesan Infirmed and Elderly Priests is a special way for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to express their concern for the welfare of those who have dedicated their lives in service to our pastoral care. The money in this fund goes toward priests who need help with extraordinary medical expenses or suffer a catastrophic illness. It also provides for the care of the St. John Vianney Villa, home to several senior priests in the Diocese of Joliet. Prayerfully consider making a donation to help our aged and sick priests as an expression of appreciation for all they have done in exemplifying Christ’s mercy, through their spiritual guidance and celebration of the sac-raments. On behalf of all the active and senior priests of the diocese, I am grateful for your prayers and for your gen-erous support of the Father’s Day Collection for our aged and infirm diocesan priests. Please be assured of my prayers for you.
Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet
The next Charismatic Healing Mass will be Saturday, June 16th
at 7:15 pm.
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EDGE (Grades 6-8)
EDGE SUMMERTIME FUN! ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FOR INCOMING 6TH GRADERS & OUTGOING 8TH GRADERS & FRIENDS WE ASK PARENTS TO DROP OFF/PICK UP AT ALL LOCATIONS
JUNE SKY HIGH TRAMPOLINE-THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST 7/9 PM COST-$24 for 2 hours Deadline-June 15th Bring add’l monies for drinks/snacks Additional Waiver needed go to www.nap.skyhighsports.com JULY ULTIMATE NINJA WARRIOR COURSE-MONDAY, JULY 16TH 12:30/2:30 PM COST-$10 for 2 hours Dead-line-July 6th Bring add’l monies for drinks/snacks Additional Waiver needed www.ultimateninjas.com/naperville AUGUST RAGING WAVES WATER PARK-MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH 10 AM-5 PM Cost-$22 ($5 EXTRA PAID AT PARK IF TUBING) Deadline Monday, July 30th No food is allowed in park. Please bring extra money for food/drink.
All permission slips & info sheets are available outside RE office & soon on our web page.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS (Grades 9-12) Mini-Courses: Deadline to register for the summer quarter was May 29th. Classes begin the week of June 3rd. Discovery Retreats will be coming soon! June 15-16 and July 6-7. Contact the Youth Ministry office with any questions. Rummage Sale: Donation drop off will be June 2-7. The sale will be June 8-10. All proceeds go to support the teen summer mission trip. Teen Softball Any high school teens who want to play on our OLM Church softball team should sign-up with Dave in the youth ministry office. Games are held on Sundays start-ing May 20th. Don’t forget to sign-up for service and discipleship projects online. Teens may now sign-up for service and discipleship projects online. Please see the website for a list of projects and the link to sign-up. For more information and to sign-up for our e-newsletter, visit our website at www.olmyouthministry.weebly.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATON (Grades K-5) Another school year has come to a close and we are looking forward to a relaxed schedule while we enjoy some fun in the sun. When summer arrives our chil-dren begin anticipating the fun they will have as camp-ers and volunteers at Vacation Bible School – “Shipwrecked” Please submit your registrations and volunteer forms while we still have space available! Registration and volunteer forms are available in the PLC Lobby and in the Office. Now is also a great time to submit your registration for religious education class 2018/19. Registration infor-mation and forms are available on our website, in the PLC Lobby, and in the Office. The tuition rates do in-crease July 2, so why not send in your registrations now – you will pay the lower tuition rate, the job will be crossed off your to-do list, and you can relax and enjoy your summer break. Please feel free to contact me if I may be of service ~~ Cheryl 331-707-5369
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Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit Positive Lifestyle Changes Make a Difference In the bulletin article last weekend, the focus was on the importance of knowing what your blood pressure is and how it affects your health. This article stresses how to fight back against high blood pressure, referred to as the “silent killer” which may be symptomless and quietly damages blood vessels leading to serious health threats. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the U.S. and around the world but earlier and better treatment of high blood pressure has helped to decrease death rates significantly. It has been proven that taking medications as prescribed and making positive lifestyle changes can help enhance quality of life and reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and more. The American Heart Association recom-mends that the following changes matter in lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease: Limit alco-hol. Enjoy regular physical activity. Manage stress. Quit smoking. Take medications properly. Work together with your physician. The Mayo Clinic also recommends weight loss as being overweight can also cause disrupted breathing while asleep (sleep apnea) which further raises blood pressure. A guide to regular physical activity is to be active at least thirty minutes most days of the week. An eating plan to learn about and follow to help with lowering blood pressure is known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. For information about the DASH eating plan check out the website for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds and nuts. This heart-healthy way of eating is lower in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and rich in nutrients that are associated with lowering blood pressure – mainly potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein and fiber. Reducing sodium intake does help to improve heart health and reduce blood pressure. The American Heart Association guideline for the daily intake of sodium is 2,300 milligrams or less; but the ideal amount for most adults would be 1,500 milligrams or less a day. These are guidelines to health. It is recommended to consult with your healthcare provider who knows your overall medical condition and will know if these guidelines would be safe to follow or if other guidelines would be recommended.
SMILE PRETTY!! MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR FAMILY PHOTO!
Photography sessions for our new parish family photo directory celebrating our parish 30th anniversary will be held: June 26th – 29th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and June 30th from 10:00am – 5:00pm July 10th – 13th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and July 14th from 10:00am – 5:00pm
There are two ways to schedule an appointment: In person at weekend Masses or On-line How to schedule your photography session on-line • On your computer or tablet type in the following URL: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ycn54gc6/
• On the left side of the screen is a field called “Select Number in Group” click the drop-down arrow.
• Select the number in your party.
• A calendar will appear below the “Select Number in Group” field. The dates in blue are for OLM. Please select a date. Note: There are two options to select from June 26-30, 2018 & July 10-14, 2018
• When the screen refreshes, you will see the times available. Select a time by click the “Book it” button to the right of the time. To see additional times, click the “Next” button.
• The screen will now show the date and time you selected. Please follow the instructions on the screen to complete your registration.
• When you have completed all the required fields click the “Finalize Photography Session” button
• If done correctly the screen will provide an option to print the confirmation and instruction on how to reschedule.
Questions? Please contact Nancy Luna (Preguntas en espanol) at 630-664-6550 or Jim Marks at 630-334-1625.
Page 8 Around the Parish ST VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DRIVE
JUNE 9TH & JUNE 10TH
The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in our park-ing lot the weekend of June 9th and June 10th for our Clothing Drive!!
We will accept……. Clothing, shoes, linens and books in good or bad condition. Unusable clothing, shoes, linens and even books generate income for the needy because they are sold for rags or in bulk.
No baby equipment such as cribs, walkers, strollers, playpens, etc. ALL BABY CLOTHES ACCEPTED!
Small housewares and electronics – dishes, glassware, utensils, toasters, blenders, coffee makers, radios, cd players etc. SORRY NO TEL-EVISIONS.
For furniture and large item donations please call 630-231-4658 to schedule a home pickup at a later date or email us at – [email protected].
Thanks for your generous donations!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Parish Office Summer Hours
Memorial Day Weekend (May 26) through Labor Day
Weekend (August 31)
Monday—Thursday 8:00 am—4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Though Many...We Are One!
To complement celebrating the 30th Anni-versary of OLM, we will have food trucks in the church parking lot from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 24th. To show our cul-tural diversity we are seeking bakers and de-sert makers to prepare your favorite cultural deserts.
Those interested in donating and participat-ing please email your name and contact in-formation along with the name of the desert you would like to bring to parishoffice @olmercy.com. Kitchen helpers are always needed too. Let’s make this a Sunday after-noon to remember!!!
It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. Parish Goal
Amount Pledged
Amount Paid
Remaining Balance
Rebate Amount
# of Families Pledged
122,500
156,175
101,764
54,411
0
592
$
$
$
$
$
GEMS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... DUE TO THE GYM NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR OUR REGULAR MEETING DATE
OUR JUNE MEETING WILL NOW BE HELD ON JUNE 20 FRIENDS, IT'S TIME FOR A MOVIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL! Our June meeting (to be held on Wednesday, June 20) will feature the famous movie "MY FAIR LADY" and an ice cream social. Our luncheon menu will in-clude hot dogs, hamburgers and other "movie theater" type food and snacks. Deserts will not be needed for this meeting. In addition, one of our members Pat Feinberg hosts the "Critics Corner Movie Club" towards the end of each month at a local theater with a luncheon following near-by. Please contact Pat directly at 630-585-6437 for more information. Also please consider joining the OLM Bridge Club, which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Ministry Room at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Please contact Willie at 630-898-1999 regarding joining the group. Both men and women are welcomed. You may also be interested in the OLM card group, which also meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the PLC (room #110) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions please email Ann at [email protected] If you have any other GEMS related questions please send them to Phyllis Anderson via email at [email protected] Please pray for our sick GEMS members.
Your participation in the CMAA is important. If you have not had a chance to participate in the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this year, there is still time. A mailing will be arriving in homes shortly. As your pastor, I encourage you to prayerfully reflect on God’s gifts to you and to give a gift to the CMAA. Partici-pation is the key to a successful appeal and a chance for our parish to receive a parish rebate, too. Every gift helps! If you do not receive this mailing and would like to make a gift to the CMAA, please call the Diocese of Joliet Develop-ment Office at 815-838-8515. Or, if you wish to make your gift online, please visit www.jolietdioceseappeal.org.
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Parish Activities for the Week
Our Lady of Mercy Weekend Masses
June 9 & 10 Deacons will preach at all Masses.
Saturday: 4:00p Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Mike Plese
Sunday: 7:30a Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Tim Kueper
9:00a Benedictine/Dcn Phil Rehmer
10:45a Benedictine/Dcn Art Tiongson
12:30p Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Phil Tiongson
5:30p Fr Francis Tebbe
SUNDAY June 3 8:00-6:30p Rummage Sale Drop Off MPR 8:00-10:30a CRHP Men’s FSHG Mtg Rm 114 9:00-1:00p YM Planning & Discipleship Rm 211 9:00-12:30p Light PLC 1:45-3:00p Corpus Christi Procession Grounds 5:30-8:30p CRHP Evening of Discernment Rm 208 6:30-8:30p YAM Fellowship Parish Grounds MONDAY June 4 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 1:00-4:00p Rummage Sale Drop Off MPR 6:00-6:30p Benediction Church TUESDAY June 5 8:30-9:00a Coffee And… Ministry Rm 1:00-3:00p OLM Card Group Rm 110 1:00-3:00p OLM Bridge Group Rm 108 1:00-4:00p Rummage Sale Drop Off MPR 4:00-5:30p PADS Drop Off Narthex 6:00-8:00p Calendar Mtg Rm 114 WEDNESDAY June 6 9:00-11:00a Bible Study Rm 125 9:00-11:30a Summer Book Club Rm 211/114 1:00-4:00p Rummage Sale Drop Off MPR 7:00-9:00p Adult Faith Formation Rm 110 7:00-9:00p Summer Book Club Rm 211/114 THURSDAY June 7 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 9:00-10:30a Gems Board Mtg Ministry Rm 1:00-4:00p Rummage Sale Drop Off MPR 6:45-8:15p Light Class PLC 7:00-9:00p Bible Study Rm 217 FRIDAY June 8 9:00-4:00p Rummage Sale MPR 8:30-12:00p Loving Hands Ministry Rm/Rm 114 SATURDAY June 9 9:00-5:30p Rummage Sale MPR 9:00-6:30p STVP Clothing Drive Parking Lot 3:00-3:45p Reconciliation Narthex SUNDAY June 10 8:00-2:00p Rummage Sale MPR
8:00-10:30a Summed Men of Faith Rm 114 9:00-1:00p YM Planning & Discipleship Rm 211 9:00-12:30p Light Class PLC 10:00-11:00a Young Adult Core Mtg Rm 125 2:00-3:00p Baptism Church
8:00-6:30p STVP Clothing Drive Parking Lot
3:00-5:00p New Altar Server Trng Church
Registration for the 2018-2019 school year is open. Find out more about our brand new preschool programs – Mommy and Me (for 2’s and a care-giver) and On My Own (for students turning 3 between September 2 and December 31), as well as our three and four year old (Pre K) classes.
A Tuition Transfer Grant is available for stu-dents entering grades 1-7.
For more information, visit our website at ascacademy.org.
Schedule a tour or shadow visit.
Please call (630) 961-6125 with any questions or to schedule a tour.
Your journey begins today!
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FAX NUMBER: 630-851-3468 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm WEEKEND MASSES: Sat.4:00p;Sun.7:30a,9:00a,10:45a,12:30p, 5:30p DAILY MASSES: Monday-Friday 8:00a (Rosary after Daily Mass) HOLY DAY MASSES: Generally celebrated at 7pm evening prior; 8am and 7pm the day of.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00-3:45pm; Reconciliation services held seasonally. SICK AND HOMEBOUND Contact the Parish Office so we may help you in any way possible.
HOSPITALIZATION: If you anticipate a hospitalization or are admitted to an area hospital and would like a visit from a priest or Eucharistic Minister, please notify the parish office.
BAPTISMS: Registered parishioners wishing their child baptized must attend a parent meeting held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Baptisms are held at 12 noon the first Saturday of the month and at 2:00 p.m. the second Sundays of the month. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.
WEDDINGS: The bride, groom or either set of parents must be registered members of the parish for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding. Weddings may be scheduled no less than six months out in order to fulfill the diocesan marriage preparation re-quirements. Contact Diane Reiter, ext. 221.
NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you! Please register by attending our “New Parishioner Registration/Welcoming” meeting the last Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. For more info call: 851-3444, ext. 221.
HOSPITALITY: “Hospitality” weekend is held in the Parish Life Center Multi Purpose Room after all Saturday/Sunday Masses on the last full weekend of each month (excluding December).
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, Voicemail - ext. 400
Rummage Sale Friday, June 8th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, June 9th 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Sunday, June 10th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (After Masses) CAN YOU HELP???? DONATIONS: Get-ting rid of stuff around the house? Please consider donating to our Rummage Sale! Items can be dropped off at Masses the week-end of June 2-3 or from 1-4pm on Monday-Thursday, June 4-7 in the MPR. Donations Requested: - All items must be in GOOD condition. - Clothing must have no stains or holes - All electrical/battery operated items must be in working condition. - We’ll take books, clothing, household items, small appliances, knick-knacks, toys, bikes (no flat tires), puzzles, etc. - No mattresses or TVs will be accepted. (All items not sold will be donated to the SVDP socie-ty.) NO Early Arrivals Please! All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Teen Summer Mission Trip!
CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER— The Church of Our Lady of Mercy #512124 ADDRESS— 701 S. Eola Road Aurora, IL 60504 PHONE— 630-851-3444 CONTACT PERSON— Diane - Ext. 221 SOFTWARE— Microsoft Publisher 2002 PRINTER— Acrobat 6.0 TRANSMISSION— Via Email Day: Tuesday NUMBER OF PAGES SENT— 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN— SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS— Fed Ex: Deliver to main entrance on the North side of Church
