OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF JOLIET-IN-ILLINOIS Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop

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1 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 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) (630) 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 :00am-8:00pm Adoration.. Monday & Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm Benediction. Monday, 6:00pm

2 Page 2 From The Pastor s Desk I find myself saying on every Labor Day weekend Can you believe that summer is over already! While summer is over in the sense of outdoor swimming pools and beaches we know summer doesn t officially end until September 22 this year, so we still have time to enjoy God s gift of the beauty of summer. Don t put those BBQ grills and patio deck chairs away just yet! And one of the great things I enjoy about Labor Day weekend, it kicks off the college football season. Go Irish! But just as on Memorial Day weekend that unofficially starts the summer season, we don t want to forget there is a reason for this holiday. On Memorial Day, we remember those who have died defending the ideas and principals of our nations. Labor Day, started in the 19 th century honors the American labor movement and the contribution that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of our country. Our Church, through the teachings and proclamations of several popes and American bishops promote the dignity and rights of workers, as well as fair and just salaries. So on this holiday weekend, let us not forget those who are un-employed, under-employed, and all who struggle to make ends meet. As I did last year on the weekend after Labor Day, I will be speaking at all the Masses next weekend to share with you the annual fiscal report for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 through June 30, I will share with you some of the highlights and good news for the past fiscal year as well as some of the budgetary needs for the current fiscal year that just started July 1 st. As always I am so very grateful for the sacrificial support you have given to Our Lady of Mercy as well as the sharing of your time and talents in our various ministries and outreach programs. The weekend of September 15 th and 16 th will be our annual stewardship commitment weekend for your financial support of OLM through the Sunday collection. In the week prior to commitment weekend you will receive in the mail your commitment card. As you review the materials and consider the needs I will outline next weekend, I ask you to prayerfully consider your weekly or monthly contribution, and if possible make a small increase to help us reach our goals for the fiscal year. Please bring your completed commitment card to Mass the weekend of September 15/16. We will have cards in the pew in the event you forget your card. Again, Fr. Mark and I are so very grateful for the spiritual support and affirmation you have given us, and we have seen that support by the increase in the Sunday collection for the year. Please be assured that we remember you and thank God for you in our daily prayers! Have a blessed Labor Day weekend! PARISH STAFF Fr. Don McLaughlin, Pastor Ext. 228, frdon@olmercy.com Fr. Mark Bernhard, Parochial Vicar Ext. 226, frmark@olmercy.com Mr. Senovio Sarabia, Seminarian Intern Ext 230, senovios@olmercy.com Bob Gancarz, Business Manager robertg@olmercy.com Jolene LeRoy, RN, Pastoral Care , jolenel@olmercy.com Diane Reiter, Parish Secretary Ext parishoffice@olmercy.com Lydia Schmitt, Business Office Asst , lydias@olmercy.com Len Eickhoff, Facility Manager, Cell RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Jo Trapani, Director of Religious Education, maryjot@olmercy.com Dave Miserendino, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, davem@olmercy.com Candy Rice, Middle School Youth Ministry , candyr@olmercy.com Jean Rehmer, Religious Education Secretary Grades 6-12 & RCIA, jeanr@olmercy.com Cheryl Lohse, Religious Education Secretary Grades K-5 & RCIC, cheryll@olmercy.com READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc- 4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37

3 Mass Intentions Monday, September 3 9:00 AM For the Dignity of Workers Tuesday, September 4 8:00 AM Judith Hachmeister Wednesday, September 5 8:00 AM Joseph Saraceni Luchie Saraceni Thursday, September 6 8:00 AM Patti Kline Family Friday, September 7 8:00 AM Emmanuel Medina Medina Family Saturday, September 8 4:00 PM Michael W Hesselbach, Jr. Family 4:00 PM Mary Reiter Jeannine Malone Sunday, September 9 7:30 AM Mary Ellen Feldman Family 7:30 AM Parishioners of OLM 9:00 AM Tim Savoie LeRoy Family 10:45 AM Miguel Seguban Lopez Family 12:30 PM Dale Lodding Darlene Cody 5:30 PM Rosemary Casey Laurie Schwab Page 3 BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL LAMPS Votive lamps will burn this week before the Blessed Sacrament for the following intentions: 1. Megan Gabaldon 9. The Feldman Family 2. The Sick 10. Parishioners of OLM 3. Krystina Salzig 11. Special Intention-C.H. 4. Fr Don McLaughlin 12. Those in Need 5. Fr Mark Bernhard 13. Anne Heckel 6. Deacon Bob Vavra 14. Wayne Draper 7. Mike & Carole Brogan 15. The Pluskota Family 8. Special Intention 16. The Homeless 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. 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 Capt. Tara Trammell, US Army Roberto Ramos, Army Lt. Joshua Puscas, US Navy Capt. Keith Harris, USAF A1C Gina Maro, USAF Juan Gabriel Sindac, USAF Aaron Godinez, US Marines Mason Webber, Army LC/Cprl Ryan Ludwig, US Marines 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. Rose Mary Carson Mark Hoeksema Genevieve Donnelly Meredith Mangold Regina Trasga Florence Hybiak William Sanders 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 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 Jake Sokol Logan Becvar Ailani Banulos Hector Martinez Thomas Sterling Patricia Norgard Hannah Baltimore Rosie Pagones Lou Skonieczny James Pluskota Joel Rivera Joseph Murphy Sherry White Estela Lozano Kathryn Martini Jenny Sirois Amy Schaff Fray Tomas C. Bonilla Brady Pembroke Jesus Vasquez Ed Dombrowski Peggy Vieira Rosalie Kruse Michael Butler Delmar Kocher Willard Morse Mary Reich Marilyn Reich Bob Holzworth Midge Holzworth Krystina Salzig Carole Brogan Wayne Draper

4 Page 4 Desde el escritorio del Pastor... Me encuentro diciendo en todos los fines de semana del Día del Trabajo: " Puedes creer que el verano ya se terminó!". Mientras que el verano termina en el sentido de piscinas al aire libre y playas, sabemos que el verano oficialmente no termina hasta el 22 de septiembre de este año, así que todavía tenemos tiempo para disfrutar el regalo de Dios de la belleza del verano. No guarden esas parrillas y sillas de patio/deck todavía! Y una de las mejores cosas que disfruto del fin de semana del Día del Trabajo, comienza la temporada de fútbol americano universitario. Anda irlandés! Pero al igual que en el fin de semana del Día del Memorial que, extraoficialmente, comienza la temporada de verano, no queremos olvidar que hay un motivo para este feriado. En el Día del Memorial, recordamos a los que murieron defendiendo las ideas y los principios de nuestras naciones. El Día del Trabajo, comenzó en el siglo XIX y honra al movimiento laboral estadounidense y la contribución que los trabajadores han hecho a la fortaleza, la prosperidad, las leyes y el bienestar de nuestro país. Nuestra Iglesia, a través de las enseñanzas y proclamaciones de varios papas y obispos estadounidenses, promueve la dignidad y los derechos de los trabajadores, así como también salarios razonables y justos. Por lo tanto, en este fin de semana festivo, no nos olvidemos de los que están desempleados, subempleados y todos los que luchan por llegar a fin de mes. Tal como lo hice el año pasado el fin de semana después del Día del Trabajo, hablaré en todas las Misas el próximo fin de semana para compartir con ustedes el informe fiscal anual para el año fiscal 1 de julio del 2017 hasta el 30 de junio del Compartiré un poco con ustedes de los aspectos más destacados y buenas noticias para el año fiscal pasado, así como algunas de las necesidades presupuestarias para el actual año fiscal que recién comenzó el 1 de julio. Como siempre, estoy muy agradecido por el apoyo de sacrificio que han brindado a Our Lady of Mercy, así como por compartir su tiempo y talentos en nuestros diversos ministerios y programas de extensión. El fin de semana del 15 y 16 de septiembre será nuestro fin de semana de compromiso anual de administración/ mayordomía para su apoyo financiero de OLM a través de la colecta del domingo. En la semana previa al fin de semana de compromiso, recibirán por correo su tarjeta de compromiso. Mientras revisan los materiales y consideran las necesidades que describiré el próximo fin de semana, les pido que consideren en oración su contribución semanal o mensual y, si es posible, hagan un pequeño incremento para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestras metas para el año fiscal Por favor traigan su tarjeta de compromiso llenada a la Misa del fin de semana del 15/16 de septiembre. Tendremos tarjetas en las bancas del templo en caso de que olviden su tarjeta. Nuevamente, el Padre Mark y yo estamos muy agradecidos por el apoyo espiritual y la afirmación que nos han dado, y hemos visto ese apoyo por el aumento en la colecta dominical del año. Tengan la seguridad que los recordamos y agradecemos a Dios por ustedes en nuestras oraciones diarias! Que tengan un bendecido fin de semana del Día del Trabajo! Información en Español Bertrand de Margerie S.J. En el contexto de la doceava gran manifestación, Jesús pidió a Santa Margarita María la comunión de los primeros viernes del mes y la hora santa. Jesús pidió claramente una participación en su agonía redentora. Estamos frente al programa pastoral 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 (September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 of 2018). Si tienes preguntas acerca de la Hora Santa favor llamar a Soledad Escandon Donde: en la iglesia Hora: a las 9:00 a.m. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Sal 119 (118): ; Lc 4:16-30 Martes: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Sal 145 (144):8-14; Lc 4:31-37 Miércoles: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Sal 33 (32):12-15, 20-21; Lc 4:38-44 Jueves: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6;Lc 5:1-11 Viernes: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Sal 37 (36):3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lc 5:33-39 Sábado: Mi 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 (12):6; Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Domingo: Is 35:4-7a; Sal 146 (145):7-10; Sant 2:1-5; Mc 7:31-37

5 Liturgy Page 5 THE HIGHEST LAW From time to time, newspapers and magazines will offer, as an item of filler, various laws that are still on the books but seem silly to us in our day and age. In one California city, it is illegal to have two indoor bathtubs in one house. Clean water, a precious commodity when the law was written, is now readily available, so the law seems silly. But the human value of protecting and preserving precious resources is still around, evident in many conservation laws that seem sensible to us. So it is with the laws of religious tradition. What Jesus scorns today is others attitude toward ritual laws, an attitude that becomes nearly idolatrous when laws are observed for their own sake. Jesus teaches that observation of external ritual laws is of value only when they are emblems of our internal disposition toward the will of God. Our whole lives must follow the one ultimate law of God: to love God completely and to love neighbor entirely. Roman Catholicism is a tradition rich with customs, traditions, and even laws. As we continue to listen to the voice of Christ, we must always look into our own hearts and underneath our ritual practices to make sure that love of God and love of neighbor are what we prize above all. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD, our God, is to us? (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8). Psalm The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading Religion that is pure is this: to care for orphans and widows in their affliction (James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27). Gospel This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23). THE ORIGINAL CURRENCY Labor was the first price, the original purchasemoney that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labor, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased. Adam Smith TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Parish Access Code: WKZJPW When an altar is dedicated, the Rite of Dedicaton directs that, if possible, the relics of a martyr be mortared into the church floor under the mensa, or altar table. Up until this revised rite, the general practice was to include small relics of saints in an altar stone, a slab of marble that was normally set in the altar itself. Today s rite states a clear preference for martyr, and for a substantial part of the body, in accord with our tradition s desire for substantial symbols. Martyr, of course, means witness in Greek, and was the title given early on to the people who by their death imaged the death of Christ. From the beginning, there has never been a shortage of such people, although it took a while for the Church to develop a process to declare someone a martyr. Saint Augustine tells how it was done in the fifth century. By then, popular opinion didn t count as much as an official tribunal set up by the bishop of the place where the martyr suffered. After the inquiry established that the person did indeed die for the faith, a metropolitan bishop had to ratify the decision before a shrine could be built or an altar set up over the martyr s tomb. For the most part, the honor paid to a martyr (called a cult ) was restricted to that diocese, although the fame of some heroes spread so much that they were celebrated elsewhere. The age of the martyrs is now, and more people died for the faith in the twentieth century than ever before, witnessing to Christ to the end. Their sacrifice remains the seed of the Church. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

6 Page 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATON (Grades K-5) Did you know our RE program depends on 200 volunteers to collaborate in making our faith sessions a success for our children? We are nearly halfway there and have been blessed with several generous responses. Here is a list of where our greatest needs for help remain: Kindergarten Catechists and Aides for Monday and Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 First Grade Catechists and Aides on Monday and Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 We need aides for Grades 2 5 on Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 We need aides for Grades 4 & 5 on Wednesday from 4:30-5:45 Please contact Mary Jo Trapani at or maryjot@olmercy.com to share how and when you can volunteer in our exciting program this year. EDGE (Grades 6-8) YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS (Grades 9-12) L.I.G.H.T Guidebooks with Information and registration details are NOW available in the lobby or on the parish website. L.I.G.H.T. Information meeting for Parents and Teens will be held on Tuesday, September 11 th from 7:00-7:30 pm in the Church. We will share what the program for high teens entails and help answer any questions that families may have. All NEW to L.I.G.H.T. should attend! Alpha for Teens starts Sunday, Sept. 9 th from 6:30-8:00 PM! Join us for mass at 5:30 pm followed by Alpha! High school teens invited friends welcome! Contact Dave to sign-up at DaveM@olmercy.com. Faith Build Project Teens are needed to help on Sept. 8 th at the Aurora faith build project (Habitat for Humanity). Please contact Dave for more information or to sign-up Peer Ministry Team High school teens who would like to help with retreats and learn about sharing faith with their peers are invited to our first meeting of the year. It will be on Sept. 9 th from 10:30-11:30 AM in the youth center-room 211. Youth Worship Band is now forming! If you are interested in sharing your musical talents with the parish, and you play guitar, bass, or drums, please contact Lauren Cancio at lecancio@gmail.com. The EDGE & EDGE PLUS Kick off is on Sunday, September 9 th beginning with the 5:30 PM Mass. Following Mass there will be a bonfire with hot dogs and lots of games. All Jr. High teens are invited to come. Training for all EDGE Adult Leaders as well as all High School teens helping in EDGE will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13 th at 7 PM & Saturday, September 15 th at 8:30 AM. Please see the bulletin for further details. The first EDGE Night is on Monday, September 17 th. There are 4-6 th grade classes without leaders as well as 4-7 & 8 th grade classes with no adult leaders. Please consider becoming an EDGE Leader.

7 Pastoral Care Page 7 Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit National Preparedness Month September is designated as National Preparedness Month which is an opportunity to prepare ourselves and our families for any disaster that may occur. The theme this year is: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Each week this month will focus on a different theme to help you be prepared in advance and to know what to do when a disaster strikes. Week One: September 1-9 theme is: Make and Practice Y our Plan. It is important to know which types of disasters could affect the area you live in. There are four steps to consider in this focus area. Step One is to put together a plan by discussing four questions with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan: How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings. What is my shelter plan? What is my evacuation route? What is my family/household communication plan? NEW DAY Step Two is to consider specific needs in your household: tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Think about how people in your network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Keep in mind some of these factors when developing your plan: dietary needs, medical needs including medications and equipment, languages spoken and disabilities or functional needs. A journey from grief to hope and healing. For ages 18 and over September 13 through October 25 7:00 pm in the Ministry Room Register at jolenel@olmercy.com Step Three is to fill out a family emergency plan. There is a guide to create your plan at Step Four is to practice your plan with your family/household so that if a disaster occurs, everyone knows what to do and how to communicate with each other if everyone is not together. For additional information, handouts and guides, visit New Day A Journey from Grief to Hope and Healing If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and would like support and resources during this time, please consider participating in the New Day grief support sessions that will occur on Thursdays September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 7:00PM in the Ministry Room located in the church. Facilitators for the sessions are Marissa Happ, DSW, LCSW, C-SWHC, Assistant Professor/Coordinator MSW Health Care/Gerontology Specializations Aurora University and Jolene LeRoy RN BSN Director of Pastoral Care at Our Lady of Mercy. There are several truths that assist with understanding the grieving process. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one. No two people grieve the same way. In order to move beyond your grief, you must work at it. It is not selfish to be self-caring. Grief work takes much longer than most people expect. If you would like to attend the grief sessions, please contact Jolene LeRoy RN at jolenel@olmercy.com or at (331)

8 Page 8 ST VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DRIVE SEPTEMBER 15 TH & SEPTEMBER 16 TH The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in our parking lot the weekend of September 15th and September 16th 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! For furniture and large item donations please call to schedule a home pickup at a later date or us at saintvincentdonate@gmail.com. Your donations go to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops where much of your donations are given away free to needy families in the community. Thanks for your generous donations! Society of St. Vincent de Paul Around the Parish Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Join the Knights for a delicious pancake breakfast Sunday, September 16th from 8:00am to 12:30pm in the PLC Gym. Ticket Prices (at the door no advanced sales) Adults: $5.00 Children: $3.00 (10 and under) Children under 3 no charge Proceeds benefit MercyFest Y Menu: Pancakes Eggs Sausage Fruit Coffee, Tea & Juice Get Ready!!! MercyFest is Coming!!! October 4, 5, 6 & 7 Raffle tickets are now on sale after all Mass. Parish Photo Directory Still need to schedule your photo session? This weekend we will be signing parishioners up for the last photography session on September 11-15th. Stop by the PLC lobby desk to sign up. Did you have your picture taken and not purchase a package? Your complimentary 8 x 10 picture will be available for pick up this weekend. Women In Faith Begins Wednesday, September 9:00 AM Join other women from Our Lady of Mercy Parish to help bridge the gap between our Catholic Faith and everyday life. This session we will be studying Divine Mercy in My Soul - Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. The Women In Faith group meets bi-weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9-11:30 AM. The study will be offered in both English and Spanish. For more information, contact Barbara Abdoo at abdoo5@comcast.net or Veronica Manzanares (630)

9 Financial Information Page 9 GEMS Parish Sacrificial Giving Fiscal Year-to-Date Information (as of 08/19/18) Actual Year-to-Date Collections: $ 238,166 Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $ 248,000 Amount Below Budget: $ (9,834) WE'VE BEEN MISSING YOU OLM PARISHONERS AGED 50 AND OLDER, SO PLEASE COME JOIN OUR GEMS GROUP ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 FOR SOME GOOD FOOD AND A FUN TIME! 08/19/18 Sunday Collection: $ 27,934 Weekly Sunday Goal: $ 31,000 Amount Below Goal: $ (3,066) Please remember Our Lady of Mercy Parish in your will and estate planning. Thank you for your generosity!! Our luncheon menu for that day will include delicious fried chicken and beef with all the 'fixins. Your contributions of dessert items are always welcomed. GEMS members, we'll also be collecting your annual dues at the September gathering. You can also pay your dues at the Ministry Fair on Saturday and Sunday, August Additionally, please keep in mind that, 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 nearby. Please contact Pat directly at for more information. Also please consider joining the OLM Bridge Club, which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in room 108 at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Please contact Willie at regarding joining the group. Both men and women are welcomed Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report 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, , ,075 34,960 2, 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 Ann at ANNC1001@AOL.COM If you have any other GEMS related questions please send them to Phyllis Anderson via at phyllisanderson5027@yahoo.com Please pray for our sick GEMS members.

10 Page 10 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT HESED HOUSE ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4... Hesed House is a homeless shelter located in Aurora, which provides men, women and children with shelter, food and unconditional hospitality. The O.L.M. program for Hesed House provides the food/supplies and VOLUNTEER WORKERS to serve a meal and provide hospitality on the first Tuesday of each month. Each evening anywhere from 'guests' are appreciative of the meal and companionship provided through this ministry. Donations of food and/or volunteer time are solicited on a monthly basis. For more information or to volunteer your time or food/supplies items please contact Len or Linda Eickhoff at or Deacon Phil Rehmer at , extension 232. Thank you! Our Lady of Mercy Weekend Masses September 8 & 9 Saturday: 4:00p Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Mike Plese Sunday: 7:30a Fr Mark Bernhard/Dcn Tim Kueper 9:00a Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Phil Rehmer 10:45a Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Art Tiongson 12:30p Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Tony Martini 5:30p Fr Mark Bernhard To All My Friends at OLM, Thank you for all of your support, cards and kind words you have given me after the death of my sister and niece. I am not able to attend Mass, however, you all are never far from my heart. God Bless, Eloise Hurst Parish Activities for the Week SUNDAY September 2 6:30-8:30p Young Adult Fellowship Rm 211 7:00-9:00p Adult Men s Basketball MPR MONDAY September 3 No Activites TUESDAY September 4 8:30-9:00a Coffee And Ministry Rm 1:00-3:00p OLM Card Group Rm 110 1:00-30:00p OLM Bridge Group Rm 108 6:00-9:00p Alpha Parish Council Rm 114 7:00-9:00p Prayer Ministry Trng Rm 208 WEDNESDAY September 5 No Activities THURSDAY September 6 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 9:00-10:30a Gem s Board Mtg Ministry Rm 6:30-9:30p Protecting God s Children Wrkshp Rm 217 FRIDAY September 7 8:30-12:00p Loving Hands Mtg Ministry Rm 9:00-10:00a Spanish Holy Hour Church 6:30-7:30p Rehearsal Church SATURDAY September 8 7:00-8:00a Fit Shepherds Parish Grounds 2:00-3:00p Wedding Church 3:00-4:00p Respect Life Mtg Rm 110 3:00-3:50p Reconciliation Narthex SUNDAY September 9 7:30-10:30a CRHP Men s Formation Rm 124 8:00-10:30a Summoned Men of Faith Rm 204 8:30-10:00a RE Volunteer Orientation MPR 10:30-11:30a Peer Ministry Team Mtg Rm 211 2:00-3:00p Baptism Church 6:00-9:00p CRHP Rm 114 6:30-8:30p Edge Parish Grounds 6:30-8:30p Teen Alpha MPR

11 Page 11 FAX NUMBER: 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 requirements. Contact Diane Reiter, ext 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: , ext 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, Voic - ext. 400

12 CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER The Church of Our Lady of Mercy # ADDRESS 701 S. Eola Road Aurora, IL PHONE CONTACT PERSON Diane - Ext. 221 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2002 PRINTER Acrobat 6.0 TRANSMISSION Via Day: Tuesday NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fed Ex: Deliver inside Door B on the North side of Church