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 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-Thursday..8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:30am-1:00pm 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 Now Known as Chardonnay W(h)ines! The month of October is Respect Life Month. The following reflection is from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. PARISH PRIESTS Fr. Don McLaughlin, Pastor , Ext. 228 frdon@olmercy.com Fr. Mark Bernhard, Parochial Vicar , Ext. 226 frmark@olmercy.com In 1531, when the indigenous peoples of Mexico were subjugated and the practice of human sacrifice was still a recent memory, the Mother of God appeared to St. Juan Diego as a pregnant native woman, now known as Our Lady of Guadalupe. She sent him with miraculous flowers in his cloak to tell the bishop to build a church where people could receive her Son and her loving, tender care. When St. Juan Diego opened the cloak before the bishop, an image of Our Lady was revealed that remains to this day. The chapel was quickly built, millions embraced Christianity, and the Church increased its protection of the indigenous peoples. By embracing the mission entrusted to him, St. Juan Diego helped bring Christ s transforming love to cultures gripped by oppression and death. Today, we again see the dignity of human life disregarded. Unborn children are destroyed through abortion, and ill people are encouraged and assisted to take their own lives. How do we respond? The essence of our identity is that we are created in God s image and likeness and loved by Him. Nothing can diminish the priceless worth of any human life. Every person is cherished. God creates every person for eternal union with Himself and continually invites us to embrace aloving relationship with Him. Every person is chosen. We are called to be messengers of God s love, treating one another as cherished and chosen by Him. In doing so, we help build a culture that respects all human life. Every person is sent. Like St. Juan Diego, let us embrace our daily mission to help others encounter God s transforming, life-giving love. To find out more about Pro-Life activities in our area or to join our Pro-Life efforts at Our Lady of Mercy, please contact Lisa SanDiego at: Lisa.SanDiego@rushcopley.com. Have a Blessed Week! PASTORAL STAFF Frank Sauter, Liturgy & Music franks@olmercy.com Jolene LeRoy, RN, Pastoral Care jolenel@olmercy.com Zara Tan, Evangelization & Communications zara@olmerecy.com Dcn Tim Kueper tkueper5@yahoo.com Dcn Tony Martini tonym@olmercy.com Dcn Mike Plese deaconmikeplese@gmail.com Dcn Phil Rehmer deaconphil@rehmer.com Dcn Art Tiongson hope2640@yahoo.com Dcn Bob Vavra rjv@att.net RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Jo Trapani, DRE (K-5) maryjot@olmercy.com Candy Rice, Middle School Youth Ministry candyr@olmercy.com Dave Miserendino, HS & Young Adult davem@olmercy.com Cheryl Lohse, RE Secretary (K-5) & RCIC cheryll@olmercy.com Jean Rehmer, RE Secretary (6-12) & RCIA jeanr@olmercy.com ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Bob Gancarz, Business Manager robertg@olmercy.com Diane Reiter, Secretary/Receptionist dianer@olmercy.com Lydia Schmitt, Business Office Assistant lydias@olmercy.com Len Eickhoff, Buildings & Grounds lene@olmercy.com SEMINARIAN INTERNS Senovio Sarabia, Jr. ssarabia@usml.edu Luis Miguel Garcia lgarciadiaz@usml.edu

3 Mass Intentions Monday, October 15 8:00 AM Marjorie Lewe Tom & Margaret Mary Powers Tuesday, October 16 8:00 AM Int Melvin Schlobohm Agnes Schlobohm Wednesday, October 17 8:00 AM Joseph & Mary Plichta Mary Houdek Thursday, October 18 8:00 AM Bernadette D Rosa Family 8:00 AM Bryan Lange Family Friday, October 19 8:00 AM Barbara Saurer Roy Saurer Saturday, October 20 4:00 PM Jahaziel Garcia Sister 4:00 PM Louis Durante Aument Family Sunday, October 21 7:30 AM Mary Ellen Feldman Family 7:30 AM Patrice Klasinki 9:00 AM Delfin Masagcay Family 10:45 AM Alfonso Ramirez Bonnie Ramirez 12:30 PM Daryl Sahagun Family 5:30 PM Parishioners of OLM 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. Wayne Draper 3. Pluskota Family 11. Special Intention-C.H. 4. Ben Orig 12. Lydia & Baby Schmitt 5. The Lonely 13. Ricky and his family 6. Deacon Bob Vavra 14. Briggs F Spach & Family 7. Mike & Carole Brogan 15. Schmidt Family 8. Quick Turn Around J&E 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 SSG 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 Lydia & Baby Schmitt Bill Morse Ryan Collins Estela Ramirez Frank Gonzalez Jenell Pluskota Joyce Ziegler Peter Krug

4 Page 4 Desde el escritorio del Pastor... Ahora conocido como Chardonnay W(h)ines! El mes de octubre es el Mes del Respeto a la Vida. La siguiente reflexión es de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. En 1531, cuando los pueblos indígenas de México fueron subyugados y la práctica del sacrificio humano era todavía un recuerdo reciente, la Madre de Dios se apareció a San Juan Diego como una mujer nativa embarazada, ahora conocida como Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Ella lo envió con flores milagrosas en su manto para decirle al obispo que construya una iglesia donde la gente pueda recibir a su Hijo y su amoroso y tierno cuidado. Cuando San Juan Diego abrió el manto ante el obispo, se reveló una imagen de Nuestra Señora que permanece hasta hoy. La capilla se construyó rápidamente, millones aceptaron el cristianismo y la Iglesia aumentó su protección a los pueblos indígenas. Al aceptar la misión que se le encomendó, San Juan Diego ayudó a llevar el amor transformador de Cristo a las culturas atrapadas por la opresión y la muerte. Información en Español PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA Hoy aprendemos en la primera lectura que el espíritu de la sabiduría llega a los que lo invocan. La sabiduría, como la Palabra de Dios, lleva un mensaje de consuelo y a la vez constituye un gran desafío. La carta a los hebreos nos cuenta que la Palabra de Dios, que está empapada con la sabiduría de Dios, es más penetrante que una espada de dos filos. No podemos acobardarnos ante la sabiduría de Dios ni ante la palabra que tiene el poder de penetrar nuestro corazón y mente. Jesús, la Palabra viva de Dios, la encarnación de la sabiduría, le dice cosas fuertes y muy penetrantes al joven rico que acude a Jesús en busca de respuestas a sus dudas más profundas. Precisamente, cuando el joven pensaba que había hecho lo suficiente para cumplir los mandamientos de Dios, se le exigió más. Lo mismo sucede en nuestro caso. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Hoy volvemos a ver la dignidad de la vida humana desatendida. Los niños no nacidos son destruidos por el aborto, y las personas enfermas son alentadas y asistidas para que se quiten la vida. Cómo respondemos? La esencia de nuestra identidad es que somos creados a la imagen y semejanza de Dios y amados por Él. Nada puede disminuir el valioso valor de cualquier vida humana. Cada persona es apreciada. Dios crea a cada persona para la unión eterna con Él mismo y continuamente nos invita a adoptar una relación amorosa con Él. Cada persona es escogida. Estamos llamados a ser mensajeros del amor de Dios, tratándonos unos a otros como apreciados y escogidos por Él. Al hacerlo, ayudamos a construir una cultura que respete toda la vida humana. Cada persona es enviada. Al igual que San Juan Diego, abracemos nuestra misión diaria de ayudar a otros a encontrar el amor transformador y vivificante de Dios. Para obtener más información sobre las actividades de Pro-Vida en nuestra área o para unirse a nuestros esfuerzos de Pro-Vida en Our Lady of Mercy, por favor comuníquese con Lisa SanDiego en: Lisa.SanDiego@rushcopley.com. Que tengan una semana bendecida! LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gál 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Sal 113 (112):1b-5a, 6-7; Lc 11:29-32 Martes: Gál 5:1-6; Sal 119 (118):41, 43-45, 47-48; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles: Gál 5:18-25; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Lc 10:1-9 Viernes: Ef 1:11-14; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lc 12:1-7 Sábado: Ef 1:15-23; Sal 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lc 12:8-12 Domingo: Is 53:10-11; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mc 10:35-45 [42-45]

5 Liturgy Page 5 WORDS OF WISDOM The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today s first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is sharper than any two-edged sword. We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound questions. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God s commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION They say that it is not so much that Columbus discovered America, but rather that after he arrived, the new world stayed discovered. The sponsorship of Ferdinand and Isabella assured that the news would flash around Europe with an air of authority that other discoverers lacked. One of the oft-mentioned early visitors is Saint Brendan the Navigator, a sixth-century Irish monk who had trouble staying at home. He is said to have sailed to the Isle of the Blessed in a leather-bound boat, and to have been away from his monastery for seven years. Upon his return, the stories of adventures to a new land attracted pilgrims to his monastery in the Blasket Islands, off the west coast of Ireland. Columbus is said to have referred to The Voyage of Saint Brendan, a very popular adventure in those days. Only after his American journey is Brendan said to have gone to tamer lands to the east, England and Scotland. In 1976, Tim Severin set out on a two-year voyage to America from Ireland in a leather-bound boat, traveling in summer and hopscotching from the Faroes to Iceland to Newfoundland, and encountering along the way exactly what Saint Brendan describes: icebergs, whales, and porpoises. Scholars warn not to dismiss this too quickly: just as the ancient Egyptian monks sought to live in the desert, for the Celtic monks exile in a boat was the Irish equivalent. Five centuries after Brendan, other Irish monks may have visited here as a refuge from Viking terror. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. (Wisdom 7:7-11). Psalm Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90). Second Reading Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). Gospel It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]). Parish Access Code: WKZJPW READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

6 Page 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATON (Grades K-5) Two Special Prayers in the Month of October When teachers and parents lead by example, we enlighten children s minds and form hearts of love. With the Feast of the Guardian Angels celebrated yearly on October 2 and Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, we see we have an opportunity to give our children a special gift by teaching and praying two prayers with them every day: The Hail Mary and The Guardian Angel prayers. Praying The Hail Mary gradually gives our children the insight that Mary, the first Christian disciple and most powerful Saint, wants nothing more than to help us be united us with her son, Jesus. Praying The Guardian Angel prayer acknowledges the awesome wonder of this God-given gift, and over time, makes the presence of their protection and guidance strongly felt. What parent or teacher would not want these gifts for our children??? Look for copies of these prayers in your children s RE folders or browse prayers by alphabetical order at EDGE (Grades 6-8) SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS (Grades 9-12) L.I.G.H.T. Information meeting for Parents and Teens will be held on Tuesday, October 16 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! L.I.G.H.T. Meet & Greet gatherings for ALL teens in the L.I.G.H.T. program (and at least one parent) are asked to attend an opening session to get schedules, bibles, folder/journal and information on this year s youth ministry program for teens! Dates are Oct. 27 th from 9-10am OR Oct. 30 th from 7-8PM. Both held in the OLM Parish Life Center multi-purpose room. 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 October 14 th from 10:30-11:30 AM in the youth center-room 211. Mission Trip Information meeting is Sunday, October 14 th from 12-1pm in the Parish Life Center. Any parent and/or teen who wants to learn more about our trip to Charlotte, New York in July 2019 should attend. Annual Holiday Pie Sale will be on Oct after all masses in the PLC. Please support the teen mission trip by purchasing a pie. You may also buy a pie for the residents of Hesed House! Pie pickup is Nov. 17 th. EDGE PLUS Pumpkin Painting Welcoming all Jr. High Teens & a friend, if they wish, to bring their artistic talents and paint a pumpkin to take home. It s just a night of fun & a gathering for our teens & their friends. We do ask that you must RSVP by to Candy by Monday, October 22 nd, so she can purchase enough pumpkins for all! EDGE PLUS Parent/Teen Night Please join us as Deacon Bill Johnson returns to do a great parent/teen presentation. Bring your teen, a must, for a fun & spiritual evening. Bill always presents an amazing evening for our teens & this will be no exception! We begin at 6:30/8 PM. See you there! EDGE NIGHTS CALENDAR October 8 Feed My Starving Children at FMSC 5:45 PM Arrival-7:30PM October 15 6 th Grade Creation 7/8 th Grades Jesus Part I October 22 6 th Grade David & Moses 7/8 th Grades Jesus Part II EDGE PLUS NIGHTS CALENDAR October 18 Parent/Teen Night Presenter, Bill Johnson October 25 Pumpkin Painting (Please RSVP to Candy by October 22 By ) candyr@olmercy.com RSVP s will allow us to purchase enough pumpkins for all.

7 Pastoral Care Page 7 Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit National Breast Cancer Awareness Month The month of October is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early. Statistics reflect that about one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer which is the second most common kind of cancer in women. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it is found and treated early. Be aware that breast cancer also occurs in men as over 2,000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The best way to know when to begin screening for mammograms and how often to get screenings is to talk to your medical provider. Begin talking to your medical provider about screenings for breast cancer by age forty. To determine whether you are at average risk or higher risk for breast cancer, share your family history and personal history with your doctor. A woman age 50 to 74 is recommended to get a mammogram at least every two years and may choose to get one more often. If you have questions about breast cancer screening, call the American Cancer Society at or visit cancer.org/breastcancer. One can reduce the risk of breast cancer through lifestyle changes that have been shown in studies to decrease breast cancer risk even in high-risk women. Steps to take to lower risk are as follows. Limit alcohol. Studies show that the more alcohol you drink, the greater the risk of developing breast cancer. The recommendation is less than one drink per day. Don t smoke. Evidence is suggesting a link between smoking and breast cancer risk. Control your weight. The risk of breast cancer increases with being overweight or obese. Be physically active. Physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight which helps prevent breast cancer. The Department of Health & Human Services suggests for most healthy adults at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, plus strength training at least twice a week. Breast-feeding may have a protective effect against breast cancer. Limit the dose and duration of hormone therapy. Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. ( It is important to be vigilant about breast cancer detection. Consult with your doctor if you notice any changes in the breast such as a lump or skin changes. Ask your doctor when to begin mammograms and other screenings based on personal history. If you have any questions about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, please contact Jolene LeRoy RN for assistance to navigate the health care system and for support from the Our Lady of Mercy Cancer Care Ministry at or at jolenel@olmercy.com.

8 Page 8 Friday Family Feast Though Many, We are One! at thej ell Sir, give me Give me this water For I get thirsty Celebrate our diversity at our Eastern European Feast Friday, October 19 th 5:30pm-8:00pm Menu featuring Pork Schnitzel, Sauerkraut, Spaetzle, Pierogi, Polish Sausage and much more! Tickets on sale after all Masses or in the Parish Office. $10.00 for Adults / $5.00 for Children under 12. j omen Join us for an evening of fellowship with women of the parish centered on Scripture and living our faith Friday, Oct 19 6:30pm - 8:30pm (PLC) Room 114 Feel free to bring a snack to share and your Bible or just yourself and a friend!! Mimi Tse mimitse30@gmail.com Cindy Hapke chapke20@gmail.com Around the Parish Save the Date Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet has found that low income families and seniors living on poverty-level incomes do not spend money on underwear even though they desperately need it. Our Lady of Mercy Church is helping Catholic Chari es and the individuals and families they serve by asking your generous dona on of NEW underwear, undershirts, socks, and diapers for children and adults. All sizes are needed. Specific items on the wishlist include long underwear, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, women s underwear (small and medium), men's boxer briefs (all sizes). Collec on Boxes will be placed in the Narthex on Sunday, October 21st, 2018 a er all masses.for more informa on on Undy Sunday or how you can help with a dona on, please contact Maybird D Silva at maydsilva@aol.com or Karen Troller at trollerkaren@msn.com The Book of the Dead If you have lost family members this past year and would like them included in our Book of the Dead, please fill out the form below and return it to the parish office by Tuesday, October 16, Names that have been given in the past remain in the book. Please do not re-submit names that have been submitted in the past. NAME: DATE DECEASED: REQUESTED BY: PHONE:

9 Parish Sacrificial Giving Fiscal Year-to-Date Information (as of 09/30/18) Actual Year-to-Date Collections: $ 419,480 Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $ 434,000 Amount Short of Budget: $ (14,520) 09/30/18 Sunday Collection: $ 29,754 Weekly Sunday Goal: $ 31,000 Amount Shor of Goal: $ (1,246) Financial Information Page 9 GEMS Here's a "stress management tip"...try exercise or relaxation techniques, perhaps meditation or yoga as a means of coping. Make time for friends and social contacts and fun. Successful coping can affect our health and how we feel. Learn the role of positive thinking. SHOUTING OUT TO ALL O.L.M. PARISHONERS AGE 50 AND OVER, PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US... Please remember Our Lady of Mercy Parish in your will and estate planning. Thank you for your generosity!! Our next GEMS luncheon meeting will be on November 14 at noon in the Parish Life Center. This month will have an Thanksgiving theme with the lunch menu of Turkey and all the fixings catered by Reuland's of Aurora. We are asking for $15 to cover this special meal whether a GEMS member or a guest. Donations of tasty desserts are always welcomed. How about wearing some "red-white-blue" garb in celebration of veterans day! Our special guest speaker will be presenting subject matter of keen interest to all community members and especially seniors. Please consider bringing one non perishable food item to our next meeting in support of the Food Bank benefiting needy folks in our area. If you haven't already paid your 2019 dues, they can be paid at this meeting. Are you interested in the OLM Bridge club, contact Willie at for more information 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, , ,452 24,448 9, The OLM card group is seeking new participants, Ann at ANNC1001@aol.com for more information. Critics Corner movie club...contact Pat at for information. If you aren't receiving reminder messages about our monthly meetings, please contact Phyllis Anderson at phyllisanderson5027@yahoo. Please pray for our sick GEMS members.

10 Page 10 Catholic Schools Our Lady of Mercy Weekend Masses October 20 & 21 Fr. Don will preach at all Masses. Saturday: 4:00p Fr Mark Bernhard Sunday: 7:30a Fr Don McLaughlin 9:00a Fr Mark Bernhard 10:45a Fr Don McLaughlin 12:30p Fr Mark Bernhard 5:30p Fr Don McLaughlin Parish Activities for the Week SUNDAY October 14 7:30-10:30a CRHP Men s Formation Rm 114 8:15-12:15p Flu Shot Clinic Rm :30-11:30a Peery Ministry Team Mtg Rm :00-1:00p Mission Trip Info Mtg Rm 217 6:00-9:00p CRHP Women s Formation Mtg Rm 114 6:30-8:30p Teen Alpha MPR MONDAY October 15 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 4:30-5:45p RE Class PLC 6:00-6:30p Benediction Church 6:30-8:00p Edge PLC 7:00-8:30p Justice & Peace Mtg Rm 110 TUESDAY October 16 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 4:30-5:45p RE Class PLC 7:00-8:00p Light Information Mtg Church 7:00-9:00p Adult Alpha MPR WEDNESDAY October 17 8:30-11:30a Women in Faith Rm 114/203/208 9:00-10:00a Intercessory Prayer Mtg Rm 217 4:30-5:45p RE Class PLC 6:30-7:45p RE Class PLC 7:00-8:00p Baptism Class Church 7:00-8:00p Intercessory Prayer Mtg Rm 202 THURSDAY October 18 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 6:30-8:00p Edge + MPR 7:00-9:00p Grief Support Sessions Ministry Rm FRIDAY October 19 5:30-8:00p Friday Family Feast MPR 6:30-8:30p Women at the Well Rm 114 SATURDAY October 20 7:00-8:00a Fit Shepherds Parish Grounds 8:30-4:30p Adult Alpha Retreat Rm 114 9:00-5:00p Teen Alpha Retreat PLC 3:00-3:50p Reconciliation Narthex 5:00-7:00p Respect Life Rm 110 SUNDAY October 21 1:00-2:30p Library Mtg Rm 110 2:00-3:00p Baptism Church 6:00-9:00p CRHP Mtg Rm 114 6:30-8:30p Teen Alpha MPR

11 Family Service Representa ve Diocese of Joliet Catholic Cemeteries Office The Family Service Representa ve assists families with making cemetery arrangements through the selec on and purchase of cemetery property, merchandise, and services on an at-need or pre-need basis. This posi on serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essen al role in genera ng revenue for the cemetery as well as ac ng as the primary contact for families. High School Educa on; College Preferred. Ideally 2-4 years experience working in industry with strong customer service, office administra on and sales experience. Above average communica on skills with ability to mul task and set priori es. Knowledge of computers, so ware and clerical accoun ng experience is necessary. Must support the mission of the Catholic Church and have a good understanding of Catholic Cemetery beliefs and doctrine. Bilingual in Spanish and English would be preferred. This is full- me, benefited posi on with base salary and commissions. Applicants possessing the necessary qualifica ons should submit a cover le er and resume with salary history to: humanresources@dioceseo oliet.org To view a full job descrip on, visit: h p:// oliet.org/hr/listjobs.php Page 11 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