MERCY ALIVE NOVEMBER 27, 2016 I SUNDAY OF ADVENT VOL. 39 NO. 48 ENTRANCE ANTIPHON

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1 MERCY ALIVE NOVEMBER 27, 2016 I SUNDAY OF ADVENT VOL. 39 NO. 48 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame. ENTRANCE ANTIPHON

2 THIS WEEK SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26 MERRY MERCY 8:00 am...daily Mass 3:00-4:00 pm... Confessions 3:00 pm...merry Mercy 4:00 pm...vigil Mass 5:15-6:00 pm... Confessions 6:00 pm...vigil Mass SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27 7:00 am...mass 9:00 am...mass 10:30 am...mass 12:00 pm...mass 5:30 pm... Life Teen Choir St. Cecilia 6:00 pm...mass 7:00 pm...life Teen St. Ann MONDAY NOVEMBER 28 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:00 pm... Knights of Columbus Mtg St. Joseph 6:30 pm... RCIA St. Gabriel 7:00 pm...st. Vincent de Paul Mtg St. Jerome TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 8:30 am... Rosary Makers Coffee Shop 9:00 am... Called By Faith Emmanuel Hall 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:00 pm...daily Mass & Novena 6:30 pm... High School Bible Study JPII House 7:00 pm... Charismatic Prayer St. Gabriel WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30 8:00 am...daily Mass 9:30 am... Chesterton St. Jerome 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:00 pm...the Light is On For You! THURSDAY DECEMBER 1 8:00 am...daily Mass 6:00 pm... Edge St. Ann 7:00 pm... Mercy Moms Club St. Joseph FRIDAY DECEMBER 2 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass ADVENT CONFESSIONS The Light is On For YOU! Our Lady of Mercy will leave the Light on for You. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in the church on Wednesday nights during Advent. November 30, 6:00-7:30 pm December 14, 6:00-7:30 pm December 21, 6:00-7:30 pm St. Matthew s GUILD PRINCE Team Second COLLECTION Christmas Flowers Little Blue BOOKS Little Blue Books used for Advent reflection are available in the church office for $1 each. Guardian Angels NURSERY The Guardian Angels Nursery and Bible Class will be closed on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 in observance of the THANKSGIVING holiday. Rosary The Rosary is prayed at 7:30 am every morning Monday, Wednesday - Saturday in the church before the 8:00 am daily Mass. All are welcome to join! Prayer LINE For Prayer Line requests, contact: Ms. Genie Ogden: (225) or Ms. Carroll Benedetto at wlb14@aol.com 2 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INSIDE THE PARISH ACTIVITY CENTER 3:00-6:00 Children s Workshop (Face Painting, Letters and Prayers to St. Nicholas, Gingerbread House Decorating) 4:00-6:00 Christmas Bingo 4:00-6:00 Bourgeois & LaVergne s World Famous Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Saturday, November 26 3:00-8:00 pm Our Lady of Mercy Merry Mercy: SHARE OUR LIGHT - is a celebration in anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ; a celebration of the Gospel call to first serve the least among us in His name. A portion of the proceeds from Merry Mercy will benefit our St. Vincent de Paul Society. Each year at the beginning of Advent, OLOM ceremonially Shares Our Light with the first lighting of our grand live oak trees around the church and school campus. Thousands of tiny twinkling lights will symbolize our parish s commitment to making the seasons of Advent and Christmas centered around the Light of God s great Love. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. For a child is born to us, a Son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9 ADORATION GARDEN 3:00-7:15 Pictures with St. Nicholas FRONT PLAZA OF CHURCH 3:30-5:30 Live Nativity 4:00 Mass 4:00-7:15 Polar Express arrives on Marquette 5:00 St. Nicholas arrives 5:30 Annual Blessing with Fr. Cleo and Lighting of the Oaks along with a live musical performance 6:00 Mass PAC FIELD 3:00-7:00 Inflatables for all ages 3:00-8:00 Drink Booth 4:00-8:00 Bourgeois & LaVergne s World Famous Chicken and Sausage Gumbo; and hot dogs and hamburgers 5:45 Popcorn/Candy Bar opens for Merry Movie 6:00-7:15 Merry Movie 6:00 Prosecco Bar Opens 7:15 Merry Mercy Fireworks BATON ROUGE, LA 3

4 Called to Prayer IN REMEMBRANCE Mass Intentions DECEMBER 3, SATURDAY 8:00 am...ida LeBlanc 4:00 pm...john & Janice Bueche & Fmly / Gonzales & Roumain Fmlys / Daniel & Nelta Jarreau / Jerry Fakouri Sr / Nellie Catonia / Vanessa Prejean / Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bologna, Mr. & Mrs. V. J. Serio & Frank Bologna / Marguerite Mayers / Mayers & Latil Fmly / Marjorie Granger / Pete Constantino / Sidney Blanchard / Francis Robert Lafleur / Ida M. LeBlanc / John Milton Fruge / Jennie Brister / Dan Moran, Sr. / Eugene Baudouin / Anthony DiJohn / Joseph Modicut / Ellie Sances / Dorothy E. Highers / Peggy Andre / P. M. Breaud / Gloria Griggs / Francis L. Bergeron / Marie & Bert Carbo, Sr. / Tullio Saffiotti / Eddie & Lena Mansur / C. J. Savona / Mary Lynn Farnet / Robert Destoryes / Holy Souls / Cecile Speights & Joseph Rebelle / SPECIAL INTENTION: Shannon Cormier 6:00 pm...debbie Gwin DECEMBER 4, SUNDAY 7:00 am...all People 9:00 am...hoang K. Thinh 10:30 am...darlene Kramer Howard 12:00 pm... Sal Cashio 6:00 pm...p. M. Breaud DECEMBER 5, MONDAY 8:00 am...ross Davidson 12:00 pm... Dan Moran Sr. DECEMBER 6, TUESDAY 12:00 pm...dan Moran, Sr. 6:00 pm...joe Troxclair / Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel J. Chatelain / Dr. Michael Fakouri / Amelia Hannie & Katherine Hannie / Jill Barfield Hamilton / Charles Hebert / P.M. Breaud / Eddie & Lena Mansur / Robert Desforges / Cissy Tramonte / J. W. Zaunbrecker / Rita Primeaux / Peggy Andre / Joyce Daigle Ranzino / Numa Marquette DECEMBER 7, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am...p. M. Breaud 12:00 pm... Maunsell Brousseau Sr. 4:00 pm...jim Zito 6:00 pm...earl J. LeJeune, Sr. & Linda Albaral LeJeune DECEMBER 8, THURSDAY FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 8:00 am...special INTENTION: B. D. Dugas 12:00 pm... Joseph V. Zito 6:00 pm...earl J. LeJeune, Sr. & Linda Albaral LeJeune DECEMBER 9, FRIDAY 8:00 am...manuel Fernandez 12:00 pm... Pat Hannie Sanctuary Light Memorials The sanctuary light in the church burns this week in loving memory of Charles E. Schmidt The sanctuary light in the Adoration Chapel burns this week in loving memory of Kathleen Champagne In Sympathy to the Families of: Kathleen Champagne Deola Daigle Charlie Nathanson Altar Flowers Memorial Each week you may honor a loved one with a gift of $150 to dedicate the floral arrangement that adorns our Sanctuary. Memorial Gifts At the death of a loved one, many choose in lieu of flowers to encourage friends and family to make a donation to a special charity or cause. Our Lady of Mercy has nourished the spiritual life of so many parishioners and those throughout the Diocese who come here. A Memorial Gift to our Traditions for Tomorrow Capital Campaign is a wonderful way to acknowledge the lives of our beloved dead with a gift of loving generosity to the church that has been such a spiritual home. Ms. Deanie Smith can discuss beautiful ways for you to remember your loved one. Consider adding a planned gift in your last will and testament to remember Our Lady of Mercy. Mercy Prays Valerie Carter Joe Corsentino Giovanni Falcon Todd Fruge Marley Harris Cecil Ranzino Victoria Bock Mary Ann Antrobus Cristal Hebert Deacon Fallon Lorenz Tracy Louis Jo Ourso Marie Tullier The men & women serving in our Armed Forces 4 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

5 Called to Prayer PARISH LIFE Mission to Haiti This Summer Our Lady of Mercy Life Teen is going on a Mission Trip to Haiti! We welcome all incoming high school Juniors - graduating Seniors to join us on this exciting adventure June Adults, we want you to join us too! If you feel your heart burning and yearning to serve in this radical way, consider applying today! Youth Director, Ms. Amelia Gallagher for the informational / application packet. Deadline to apply for this mission trip is November 30. For more information, contact: Ms. Amelia Gallagher amelia.gallagher@olomchurch.com (225) FEAST OF ST. LUCY In honor of the Feast of St. Lucy, Patron Saint of diseases of the eye, Our Lady of Mercy Parish will celebrate a special Mass on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 at 6:00 pm. All eye care professionals and anyone experiencing illness or diseases of the eye are encouraged to attend to receive a special blessing. Traditional Italian St. Lucy bread will also be distributed. Santa Lucia, Prega per Noi! St. Lucy, Pray for Us! BATON ROUGE, LA 5

6 Called to Action PARISH LIFE Food for the Holidays For I was Hungry and you gave me to eat. During the month of November, each of us is encouraged to be bread for others. Empty baskets will be arranged around the Tabernacle in the Sanctuary. Please bring non-perishable food items to be given to the needy of our area for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, contact: Church Office (225) Mercy Men s Club Father - Daughter Dance Thursday, December 1 6:00-9:00 pm Boudreaux s (2647 Government St.) The Mercy Men s Club is excited to announce their very first Father - Daughter dance open to all OLOM School daughters. Tickets should be purchased in advance: The $20 admission (+$10 for each additional daughter) will cover catered food and a DJ for the evening. For more information, contact: Mercy Men s Club olommensclub@gmail.com Cards for Prisoners Our Lady of Mercy is collecting new, unsigned Religious Christmas cards to distribute to prisoners at Angola and Hunt Correctional. These cards will be given to prisoners to allow them to write to their families during the holidays. Cards may be dropped off at the church office no later than November 28. For more information, contact: Church Office (225) December Papal Intentions Universal: That the scandal of childsoldiers may be eliminated the world over. Evangelization: That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life. LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY: A Night of Bids and Blues Save the Date! Saturday, March 11 Main Library - Goodwood Blvd. Mark your calendars now for an evening you won t want to miss - the Annual Mercy Auction! Join us for a night of fun and fellowship on Saturday, March 11. Come Light up the Library with us this year! Ms. Megan Boucvalt megan.boucvalt@olomchurch.com (225) OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

7 Called to Action PARISH LIFE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Holy Day of Obligation Masses will be celebrated in honor of the Immaculate Conception on: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 4:00 PM AND 6:00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 8:00 AM, 8:50 AM (SCHOOL MASS), 12:00 NOON, AND 6:00 PM ADVENT CONCERT Portraits of the Nativity: A Festival of Choirs Sunday, December 11 4:00 pm Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church The Third Annual Christmas Concert will join the Chancel Choir with the talent-packed OLOM School Choir, Children s Chorus and Life Teen Choir! Bring the whole family for an hour-long, candle-lit, musical event of glad tidings and good cheer. We will perform Christmas classics like The Little Drummer Boy and The First Nowell along with sacred choral treasures including Biebl s Ave Maria and Handel s Hallalujah Chorus. Don t be a Grinch this year be there or be SQUARE! For more information, contact: Ms. Mary Kannenberg mary.kannenberg@olomchurch.com (225) BATON ROUGE, LA 7

8 Called to Prayer ADORATION CHAPEL Commitments Needed for Our Adoration Chapel Ministry Committed adoration is a beautiful way to express your faith and devotion. Our Adoration Chapel is open to you 24 hours a day. We invite you to come visit the Lord and seek His counsel. Although every hour of the day is opened for commitment, your devotion is especially needed during the following times: SUNDAY...12 am,* 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am*, 5 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 8 pm MONDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am*, 4 am, 7 am, 8 am, 12 noon, 3 pm TUESDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 9 am WEDNESDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am*, 4 am, 8 pm, 10 pm THURSDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am*, 8 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 11 pm FRIDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am*, 3 am, 9 am, 10 pm SATURDAY...1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am*, 7 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 4 pm*, 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm *Urgent Needs - Sunday 12 am, 4 am, 2 pm; Monday 3 am; Wednesday 2 am; Friday 2 am; Saturday 4 am and 4 pm If you are able to offer yourself in prayer to the Lord, please contact Ms. Martha Wells at (225) TRADITIONS FOR TOMORROW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING! HAVE YOU DONE YOURS? 8 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

9 Called to Worship MASS SCHEDULE & TIMES WEEKDAYS SATURDAY SUNDAY MASS TIMES: M, W, Th, & F: 8:00 am & 12:00 pm RECONCILIATION: Tues: 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm M - F: 25 minutes prior to Mass MASS TIME: 8:00 am RECONCILIATION: 3:00 4:00 pm & 5:15 6:00 pm VIGILS: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm MASS TIMES: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm NURSERY: 9:00 am & 10:30 am PRE-SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS: 9:00 am & 10:30 am (PAC) CATHOLIC COMMUNITY RADIO 1380 AM WPYR Listen daily at noon and 10:30 am on Sunday for Mercy s Mass live broadcast SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 4:00 pm* 6:00 pm 7:00 am* 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm Fr. Milano Fr. Minj Fr. Minj Fr. Minj Fr. Milano Fr. Milano Fr. Milano Extraordinary Ministers J Stalls I DeNicola L D Armond M Cullen G Albares W Keyser D Lockwood C Abshire S Armand M Porter S Jones D McCrary M Bourgeois R Brian M Downing P Shingleton M Blouin P Bourgeois J Blouin L Dawkins S Maggio D Maggio P McKeough A Haywood S Roppolo B Babin A Bergeron S Bergeron C Guidry G Tibbetts J Nola S Harrington M Savoy Dcn Grant K Guidry K Reaux R Huber M Huber Extraordinary Ministers M Pinell K Sweeney J Purgerson B Purgerson D Deshotels Dcn Grant P Tullier J Pinell E Bourgeois L Bourgeois G Anderson L Holliday C Ransome P Thomas C Landry G Anderson C Murphy L Attuso R Clement C Peak C Formeller L Falcon C Schutte H Coco C Roberts P Persac G Bertrand P Bertrand Lectors Lectors J Stalls M Hagan J Pastorek A August J Shiloh A Wilson M McKeough Children s Liturgy C Laird K Andre R Roland S Hopkins B Avery B Avery Altar Servers Altar Servers J Dean P Kelly L Kelly H Smith G Jones G Warrington N Mangaoil M Mangaoil D DeLage A Roemer N Saurage F Purgerson L Purgerson C Bourgeois K Sauviac B Beale D Beale M Denova I Denova M Avery The complete Ministry Schedule is published on our website at Called to serve? Contact Deacon Grant to volunteer for liturgical ministry. *These liturgies are celebrated without incense. BATON ROUGE, LA 9

10 WE ARE HERE FOR YOU Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 445 Marquette Avenue Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) Fax: (225) olomchurch.com PASTOR...Father Cleo Milano VICAR...Father Nutan Minj, IMS PERMANENT DEACON...Deacon Richard Grant ADMINISTRATION...Mr. Randy Arabie SCHOOL PRINCIPAL...Mr. Chris Porche OFFICE HOURS MONDAY FRIDAY...8:30 am 4:30 pm Priests gladly see people by appointment. Parish Activity Center 444 Marquette Avenue Baton Rouge, LA (225) Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School 400 Marquette Avenue Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) Fax: (225) olomschool.org Communications Ms. Christy Haldane In a world that is ever changing; uncertain; often filled with fear; and where so much is beyond our control, our church family, Catholic identity, and tradition of service to others is a hallmark of stability. Our values and the formation of our children to live in a real world --- gathers faithful Catholic Christians to worship and become something greater than ourselves in order to renew the world. Do not underestimate the importance of who you are Be a part of Mercy Support the important work of our parish Cherish the treasure of Catholicism Be a difference maker Remember Mercy in your year end giving Our Lady of Mercy, pray for us Fr. Cleo Milano 10 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

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