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MERCY ALIVE APRIL 1, 2018 EASTER SUNDAY VOL. 41 NO. 13 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia. ENTRANCE ANTIPHON

THIS WEEK SATURDAY MARCH 31 HOLY SATURDAY 8:00 pm...easter Vigil 11:00 pm... Adoration Chapel Reopens SUNDAY APRIL 1 EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 am...mass 9:00 am...mass 10:30 am...mass 12:00 pm...mass 6:00 pm...mass MONDAY APRIL 2 8:00 am...daily Mass 10:00 am...arise Yoga 12:00 pm...daily Mass TUESDAY APRIL 3 8:30 am... Rosary Makers 9:00 am...called By Faith 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:00 pm...daily Mass & Divine Mercy Novena WEDNESDAY APRIL 4 6:00 am...that Man Is You! 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass THURSDAY APRIL 5 8:00 am...daily Mass 9:00 am... Magnificat Morning of Prayer 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:30 pm...high School Bible Study FRIDAY APRIL 6 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass On The Front COVER Jason and Lauren Romero along with their children Magdalene, Jude, Adele, and Anne Frances St. Matthew s GUILD HOLIDAY TEAM (April 2nd) DIVINE MERCY NOVENA Second COLLECTION Retirement Fund for Diocesan Priests TUESDAYS AT 6:00 PM THROUGH APRIL 3 Join us as our parish family prays our Lenten Devotion together in the Sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena on Tuesdays following 6:00 pm Mass. Adoration Chapel In accordance with Canon Law The Adoration Chapel will close at 9:00 am on THURSDAY, MARCH 29 and will reopen at 11:00 pm on SATURDAY, MARCH 31. The closure of the Chapel serves as a reminder to prepare ourselves to receive the Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist. Guardian Angels Nursery The Sunday Nursery and Bible School will be closed on APRIL 1 in observance of the Easter Holiday. 2 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation that leads to the ultimate goal of coming into full communion with the Church. During this process, non-catholics learn about the Catholic faith and way of life. It is a spiritual formation process culminating with entry into the Catholic Church with the celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism (if not previously baptized in another Christian denomination), Confirmation, and Eucharist. GET TO KNOW OUR RCIA CANDIDATES We asked our RCIA candidates to tell us a little bit about themselves and what led them to the Catholic Church. Here are their answers: BRANDY MARUSCHAK I am a real estate agent with CJ Brown and previously worked in the film industry for many years. I have an eclectic range of interests and hobbies. I was born and raised in Baton Rouge and I m a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Last summer, God kept waking me in the middle of the night calling me to the Adoration Chapel to pray. This led me to Fr. Cleo and then to RCIA. I have never felt so loved, supported, and happy - I AM HOME! DAVID ROBINS WESLEY RANDALL I recently got married at Mercy. I have lived in Baton Rouge for nearly 7 years but I grew up in Prairieville. I graduated from LSU with a degree in Business Administration. I work as an Accounting Manager for Capitol City Produce. I am 30 years old and do not have any kids at the moment but hope God has them in my future. The faith my fiancée (now wife) showed as well as the faith her entire family showed drew me to learning more about the Catholic faith. I always wanted to get back in church so my future kids would be raised in the Church. We intend to send our kids to Catholic schools. I personally wanted to start going to church and strengthen my relationship with God. I am the eighth child of thirteen kids. I am an avid sportsman and lover of sci-fi. I ve been a licensed Arborist since 1991 and love the field. My reason for joining the Catholic Church is because my three youngest children have been raised in the church and school. BATON ROUGE, LA 3

Called to Prayer IN REMEMBRANCE Mass Intentions APRIL 7, SATURDAY 8:00 am...luke Fmly 4:00 pm...donaldson, Giannoble, Danna, Ruhl, West, Wintz, Wilcox, Molina & Calandro Fmlys / Sam & Angie D Agostino / Minel Gaudin, Charles Hardison, Clare & Ulice Gaudin, Lenia & Theo Hollingsworth / Mary Culbreath / Alex Spano / Ellie Sances / Thomas & Deumite Fmlys / John & Elaine DeLatin / Barbara Sonnier / Shirley Osment, Harry Osment & Carl Osment /Catherine Modicut / Anthony & Vita Rebaldo / John Milton Fruge & Fruge & Moreau Fmlys / Lena Moran / Fred Fitzgerald & Joyce Fitzgerald Marks / Al Ransome / Monsour & Wampold Fmlys / Paula LeBaron, Joe & Jenny Serio / Anthony J. Zito / Pat, Lynne & Bridget Ross / Jacqueline Labat / Marie Tullier / SPECIAL INTENTIONS: Larry LeJeune / Shannon Cormier 6:00 pm...florence Samson APRIL 8, SUNDAY 7:00 am...all PEOPLE 9:00 am...keith Couvillion 10:30 am... Vicari & Cretini Fmlys 12:00 pm...manuel F. Gan, Sr. 6:00 pm...eduardo Brito APRIL 9, MONDAY 8:00 am...van & June Gaudin, Jr. 12:00 pm... Dena Nodier APRIL 10, TUESDAY 12:00 pm... SPECIAL INTENTION: Carolyn Ourso 6:00 pm...michael FaKouri / Lynn Roberts / Daisy Gonsoulin & Lola Becnel / Jean Gwin / Andrew Whitfield / Daniel Cazedessus / For the Poor Souls in Purgatory APRIL 11, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am... Claudia B. Ourso, Joseph Buddy Blanchard 12:00 pm...delage, LeJeune, Palermo, Comeaux, Eckler & Day Fmlys APRIL 12, THURSDAY 8:00 am... Julio C. Patolilic 12:00 pm...orland Brown, Catherine Brown Morrish & Michael Clark APRIL 13, FRIDAY 8:00 am...for all Souls in Purgatory especially deceased member of FOSS - Friends of the Suffering Souls / Elaine Broussard / Sandy Roppolo / SPECIAL INTENTIONS: Jonna Guidry / Sheryl Womack 12:00 pm...marie Hundemer Dick & George Dick / John Milton Fruge & Fruge & Moreau Fmlys / SPECIAL INTENTION: Jan Stewart Sanctuary Light Memorials The sanctuary light in the church burns this week in loving memory of Joseph V. Zito The sanctuary light in the Adoration Chapel burns this week in loving memory of Laura Deavers In Sympathy to the Families of: Red Dumesnil Marian Gant Frank Costanza 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. Adoration Chapel Please know that plans are underway to refreshen the Adoration Chapel with much needed new carpeting, re-upholstered and refurbished chairs, new kneeler pads, and updated lighting. Thank you for your patience. If you would like to support this project with a special donation or gift in memory of a loved one, you may do so by leaving your offering in the church office by speaking with our Finance Director, Ms. Deanie Smith. Mercy Prays Lisa Andre Martha Bourg Neil Daigle Todd Fruge James Hannie Jim Hebert Ray Jarreau Faye Novo Meghan Saffiotti Gracie Zaunbrecher The men & women serving in our Armed Forces 4 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

Called to Action HOLY WEEK Chrism Mass Daily Mass at OLOM - 8:00 am Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral - 12:00 noon WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 All parishioners are invited to St. Joseph Cathedral at 10:30 am to attend the Mass of Chrism with Bishop Muench. All Priests and Deacons of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will join the Bishop as he consecrates the three Holy Oils: The Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Holy Chrism. These oils will be used for all Sacramental anointing of the faithful throughout the coming year. The Holy Oils will be presented in our own parish liturgy on Holy Thursday. It is at this Mass that the priests will renew their vows of celibacy and obedience to the Bishop. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Supper - 6:00 pm THURSDAY, MARCH 29 This evening the Church enters the three High Holy Days of the Sacred Triduum gathering to pray and building toward the prolonged Vigil of Saturday night. This evening s celebration, the Mass of the Lord s Supper, is the threshold liturgy of the Triduum. It commemorates the institution of the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and the Priesthood. At this Mass, the feet of 12 parishioners will be washed by our pastor as the sign of service that the Church is called to be to one another, just as Jesus did at the Last Supper. After Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed in the opened Tabernacle. Parishioners are encouraged to spend time in silent prayer before the Eucharist. In doing so, we are mindful of the words of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Stay here and keep watch with me. The church will remain open until 10:00 pm. Good Friday Solemn Way of the Cross - 12:00 pm Celebration of the Lord s Passion - 3:00 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 30 On this day, the parish community gathers to prayerfully recall the Death of Jesus. The Church celebrates NO MASS on Good Friday. The Solemn Way of the Cross will be prayed in our church at 12:00 noon. The Good Friday service will be held at 3:00 pm. It consists of the reading of the Passion, Veneration of the Cross, and Distribution of Holy Communion. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil - 8:00 pm SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Please Note: There is no 4:00 or 6:00 pm Vigil Mass. Our Easter Vigil begins at 8:00 pm and gathers around the blessing of the Easter fire. Shattering the darkness, the great Paschal candle is lit with the Easter fire, wax nails are embedded, and it becomes the symbol of the crucified Christ. The Paschal Mystery, already celebrated in various ways since the evening of the Mass of the Lord s Supper, is clearly and joyfully announced from the very beginning of the Vigil Liturgy. It is in the light of the Paschal candle that the liturgy continues to unfold. The Easter Vigil is the most beautiful of the all liturgies. Ranking highest among the celebrations of the liturgical year, it should rank highest in the spiritual life of the parish community; not a small task in places where Christmas can sometimes be considered the high point. It is at this Mass that the Church welcomes our new members into the Catholic community through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. A reception will follow for everyone in the Parish Activity Center. Easter Sunday SUNDAY, APRIL 1 The Mass of the Lord s Resurrection will be celebrated at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 6:00 pm here at Our Lady of Mercy. Please consider inviting neighbors, friends or family who may not be churched at this time to join you and our family here at Our Lady of Mercy on this joyous Easter day. BATON ROUGE, LA 5

Called to Action PARISH LIFE ARISE Yoga Style Exercise Mondays 10:00 am Parish Activity Center - St. Ann Room Arise is a Christ-centered movement practice created to connect with God through His Word, prayer, and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat, and an open heart! *Cost - suggested $10 donation Ms. Amanda Huye amayshuye@gmail.com (225) 773-0204 Magnificat Saturday, April 14 9:00 am -12:00 pm Oak Lodge Reception Center Join Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, for a Prayer Breakfast featuring speaker, Ms. Sheila George Fonesca. Come hear how the Lord carried Sheila through extreme hardships of being a homeless mom with two children to the beautiful, faithful servant she is today. *Please register by April 10th. Cost is $22 per person Ms. Gwen Gillis john224@cox.net (225) 505-7050 Adult Confirmation Sunday, May 20 12:00 noon St. Joseph Cathedral Bishop Muench will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults who have been baptized in the Catholic faith, have received the Eucharist, but were never Confirmed. This celebration will take place on Pentecost at St. Joseph Cathedral. Please contact Formation Director, Mr. Jason Romero by April 20th to register. Mr. Jason Romero jason.romero@olomchurch.com (225) 926-1883 Relics of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Friday, April 6 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church The relics of St. Padre Pio will be available for public veneration at Sacred Heart from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm with a special Mass at 12:00 noon. The relics include St. Padre Pio s glove, crusts of the wounds, cotton-gauze with St. Padre Pio s blood stains, a lock of St. Padre Pio s hair, St. Padre Pio s mantle, and a handkerchief soaked with his sweat hours before he died. Sacred Heart sacredheartbr.org (225) 387-6671 Domestic Church Retreat April 12-15 Our Lady of the Way (Tickfaw, LA) So many Catholic couples are struggling in their marriages. Domestic Church is offering an amazing way to connect with your spouse, bring God into your marriage in practical and ongoing ways, and start a lifelong spiritual journey together through the Domestic Church retreat. Register at: www.domesticchurchfamilies.com *Retreat cost is $385 (financial assistance is available) Mr. Casey Fruge caseyfruge7@gamil.com (225) 788-6832 KidCam at Mercy May 29 - July 27 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Our Lady of Mercy School KidCam camp is open to all OLOM families - both school families and parishioners. This private camp will be held on the OLOM school campus. Register - www.kidcamcamp.com KidCam kidcambr@gmail.com (225) 485-6633 6 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

Called to Action PARISH LIFE Catholic 101 Wednesdays April 11, 18, & 25 6:30 pm Parish Activity Center Have you been Catholic for a long time but still don t know why we do what we do as Catholics? Join us as we dive deeper into the faith during Catholic 101, presented by Mr. Jason Romero. Wednesday, April 11 - What Does It Mean to be a Practicing Catholic Wednesday, April 18 - Call Your Mother, She Hasn t Heard From You In Decades - Mary & the Rosary Wednesday, April 25 - What Happens After Death The night begins at 6:30 pm with fellowship. Bring a snack to share and a bottle of your favorite beverage. The series is free but all are invited to register at www.olomchurch.com Mr. Jason Romero jason.romero@olomchurch.com (225) 926-1883 HEALING AND HOPE WITH IMMACULÉE ILIBAGIZA Space is limited, REGISTER NOW: www.immaculee.com Join us for a weekend of Healing and Hope with Immaculée Ilibagiza, survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide as she shares her universal message with our community. Friday, April 20 4:00-5:00 pm Doors Open / Fellowship / Registration 5:00-6:30 pm Retreat Begins 6:30-7:30 pm Break 7:30-9:00 pm Session 2 9:00 pm Conclusion of Day 1 Saturday, April 21 8:30-9:00 am Gathering / Registration 9:00-10:30 am Session 3 10:30-11:00 am Break 11:00-12:30 pm Session 4 12:30 pm Conclusion of Retreat BATON ROUGE, LA 7

Called to Prayer PARISH LIFE 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...1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 5 am, 6 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm MONDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am*, 4 am, 11 am, 11 pm TUESDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am*, 12 noon, 4 pm WEDNESDAY...1 am, 2 am*, 3 am, 9 am, 12 noon, 5 pm THURSDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3 pm, 8 pm FRIDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am*, 3 am, 12 noon, 6 pm, 7 pm, 11 pm SATURDAY...1 am, 2 am*, 3 am, 4 am, 7 am*, 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 5 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm *Urgent Needs - Monday 3 am; Tuesday 3 am; Wednesday 2 am; Friday 2 am; Saturday 2 am and 7 am If you are able to offer yourself in prayer to the Lord, please contact Ms. Martha Wells at (225) 928-5157. Vacation Bible School June 4 - June 8 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Parish Activity Center Are you ready for training to be a Champion for Christ? Come join us for Cathletics at this year s Vacation Bible School. Registration is now open on the church website: www.olomchurch.com *Cost is $40/student or $120 family max Ms. Michelle Trahan gmtrahan527@gmail.com 8 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

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 APRIL 7 SUNDAY APRIL 8 4:00 pm* 8:00 pm 7:00 am* 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm Fr. Minj Fr. Milano Fr. Minj Fr. Minj Fr. Milano Fr. Milano Fr. Milano Extraordinary Ministers G Lalonde N Krzystowczyk D Lockwodd A Turner J Stalls J Stalls R Prince L Dawkins C Formeller D McCrary A Jolissaint M Richard R Brian F Gwin J Blouin M Blouin M Downing E Chenevert A Wilson S Roppolo K Bull B Babin S Bergeron A Bergeron R Mangaoil T Penouilh P Samrow A Haldane C Haldane B Avery B Avery M Stumpf C Guidry S Maggio L Gemmill T Schroeder Extraordinary Ministers M Taylor J Frederick J Frederick J Pinell B Purgerson J Purgerson K Poiencot A Nodier M Pinell A St. Pierre S Jones C Roberts R Roland P Thomas K Darnall C Ransome L Attuso C DiBenedetto C Peak D Smith K Walker P Bertrand C Steele L Falcon R Coco C Landry N Hains Lectors Lectors C Giffin M Hagan S Jones T Laville P McKeough J Shiloh M McKeough S Toups T Roemer T Heitman H Landry A August G Anderson G Bertrand H Coco Altar Servers Altar Servers T Turner - C T Turner G Warrington F Gwin - C R Greer S Laville G Samrow - C M Mangaoil N Mangaoil M Stumpf - C R Toups W Vincent C Taylor - C F Purgerson L Purgerson E Shore - C A Graves M Graves D Smith - C M Dietrich D Meeks The complete Ministry Schedule is published on our website at www.olomchurch.com. Called to serve? Contact Deacon Grant to volunteer for liturgical ministry. *These liturgies are celebrated without incense. BATON ROUGE, LA 9

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 445 Marquette Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: (225) 926-1883 Fax: (225) 923-0448 contact@olomchurch.com olomchurch.com PASTOR...Father Cleo Milano VICAR...Father Nutan Minj, IMS PERMANENT DEACON...Deacon Richard Grant ADMINISTRATION...Mr. Randy Arabie PRINCIPAL...Mr. Chris Porche OFFICE HOURS MONDAY FRIDAY...8:30 am 4:30 pm Priests gladly see people by appointment. Glorify the Lord by your life MEMBERSHIP...Ms. Brenda Brown BAPTISM...Deacon Richard Grant HOLY COMMUNION/PSR...Ms. Amelia Gallagher CONFIRMATION/RCIA...Mr. Jason Romero WEDDING...Ms. Alison Nodier FUNERAL...Ms. Theresa Foster FACILITIES...Ms. Katie Thorne FINANCE & GIFTS...Ms. Deanie Smith To view complete staff list, visit olomchurch.com. Parish Activity Center 444 Marquette Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 928-6216 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School 400 Marquette Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: (225) 924-1054 Fax: (225) 923-2201 olomschool.org Communications Ms. Christy Haldane christy.haldane@olomchurch.com Our Lady of Mercy is a family of faith united in prayer, love and Catholic Tradition. We are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through evangelization, education and Christian example. We strive to be as faithful as the Blessed Virgin Mary and live our faith by serving God, our fellow brothers and sisters and our community. 10 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

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