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MERCY ALIVE DECEMBER 16, 2018 III SUNDAY OF ADVENT VOL. 41 NO. 50 Photo by Carolyn Landry Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near. ENTRANCE ANTIPHON

THIS WEEK SATURDAY DECEMBER 15 8:00 am...daily Mass 3:00-4:00 pm... Confessions 4:00 pm...vigil Mass 5:15-6:00 pm... Confessions 6:00 pm...vigil Mass SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 7:00 am...mass 9:00 am...mass (Nursery & Bible Class) 10:30 am...mass (Nursery & Bible Class) 12:00 pm...mass 6:00 pm...mass 4:00 pm...advent Concert 7:00 pm...life Teen Emmanuel Hall MONDAY DECEMBER 17 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass 7:00 pm...svdp Meeting St. Jerome TUESDAY DECEMBER 18 8:30 am...rosary Makers Coffee Shop 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:00 pm...daily Mass & Novena 6:30 pm...charismatic Prayer St. Gabriel WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 8:00 am...daily Mass 9:00 am...school Liturgy 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:00 pm...the Light Is On For You THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass 6:30 pm...high School Bible Study JPII House FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 8:00 am...daily Mass 12:00 pm...daily Mass On The COVER Ame lie Lajoie, Spencer Thrower, Eugenie Peters, Ellie Whalen, and Christina Tharp pose with Fr. Cleo and Fr. Nutan at the OLOM Men s Club Father Daughter dance. Guardian Angels NURSERY The Guardian Angels Nursery and Bible Class will be closed on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 in observance of the CHRISTMAS holiday. St. Nicholas Food Drive Baskets are placed around the Tabernacle in the church for the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas basket food collection. Please bring your non-perishable food items to be given to the needy of our area. Let us heed the words of Jesus... For I was hungry and you gave me to eat - Matthew 25:35 St. Matthew s GUILD PRINCE TEAM Second COLLECTION Perpetual Adoration Chapel Your contributions help maintain our beautiful chapel as a powerful witness to the power of prayer before the Most Blessed Sacrament. Prayer LINE For Prayer Line requests, contact: Ms. Genie Ogden: (225) 293-2367 or Ms. Carroll Benedetto at wlb14@aol.com 2 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE To show God s love aright She bore to men a Savior When half spent was the night -Lo! How a Rose E er Blooming CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24 4:00 pm Church and PAC 6:00 pm with Children s Pageant 8:00 pm 12:00 Midnight - the Chancel Choir prelude will begin at 11:30 pm CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday, December 25 7:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 Noon There is not a more beautiful place to be than at Our Lady of Mercy at Christmas! BATON ROUGE, LA 3

Called to Prayer IN REMEMBRANCE Mass Intentions DECEMBER 22, SATURDAY 8:00 am... Helms & Landry Fmlys 4:00 pm... Percy, Ann & Paul Moise / Sam & Angie D Agostino / Ellie Sances / Leo Levy / Virgil & Eunice D Armond, Sugar & Cookie Kane / A. J. Bologna, Carrie Saia, Marie DeBenedetto, Kay Frances Ragusa, Angie Rebowe / Violet David & Mark Red Andre / Paula LeBaron, Joe & Jenny Serio / George R. Cera / Al Ransome / Kevin Keyser / Todd Fruge / Richard Rizer / John Milton Fruge & Todd Fruge / Newman & Marie Laborde / Dudley Guglielmo & Nellie Theriot Guglielmo / Julie Terracina Fresina / Karl P. Landry, Jr. / David Bella / Seth A. Bombet / Russell Dias / Theo Peter Julier / Margaret Imafidon & Mona Gilbert /Jeffery Charles Landry & Landry Fmly / Carol Thibodeaux / Katelyn Marie Schiro / Holy Souls in Purgatory / SPECIAL INTENTION: Shannon Cormier 6:00 pm... Vincent A. Ferachi & Dr. Larry Ferachi DECEMBER 23, SUNDAY 7:00 am... ALL PEOPLE 9:00 am... Dimattia & Ortego Fmlys 10:30 am... Alex Landry & Fmly 12:00 pm... James B. Fernandez / Ed & Vivian Cedotal & Fmly 6:00 pm... Gloria Rivet DECEMBER 24, MONDAY 4:00 pm... Manuel F. Gan, Sr./ Maunsell W. Brousseau, Sr. / RitaAnne Babin, Madelynne, Joseph Kevin Babin, Babin Babies, Manuel E. Knight, Sr., Joan & Rita Mae Knight / John Milton Fruge & Fruge & Moreau Families / Ballard, Chambers & McCay Families / Leo Heuvel / Ingrid Ann Moses / Robert Anthony Giroir / Floyd Roberts, Sr. / Carol Thibodeaux 6:00 pm... Louis Yonich 8:00 pm... Brown, LeJeune, Duhon & Albaral Fmlys DECEMBER 25, TUESDAY CHRISTMAS DAY 12:00 am... Will Steele 7:00 am... Daisy Gonsoulin 10:30 am... Michael Fakouri / Charles Snow Foster 12:00 pm... Dr. Louis O. Jeansonne, III DECEMBER 26, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am... Katelyn Marie Schiro 12:00 pm... SPECIAL INTENTION: Deacon Richard Grant & Tina Grant DECEMBER 27, THURSDAY 8:00 am... June Lepine 12:00 pm... Bergob & Rozas Fmlys DECEMBER 28, FRIDAY 8:00 am... Sonny Barbay 12:00 pm... Martin S. Rinaudo, Jr. / Jack Jolissaint / John & Joyce Jolissaint / Michael Jacob / Nicole Helms, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Landry / Stuart Dickinson / SPECIAL INTENTION: Vincent Caruso 4 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH Sanctuary Light Memorials The sanctuary light in the church burns this week in loving memory of Sam & Angie D Agostino The sanctuary light in the Adoration Chapel burns this week in loving memory of Therese Kora In Sympathy to the Families of: David Michael Scarnato Dianne Auzenne Weilbacher 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 Building 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 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 Lisa Andre Katie Amorello Ruth Boudreaux Charlie Bourgeois Dr. Ed Brown Carol Ducote Sr. Mildred Guillot Stephen Myrtis Giroir Jim Hebert Linda Lachney Michael Anthony Maier Callie Moczygemba Nita Vicari The men & women serving in our Armed Forces

Called to Action PARISH LIFE ADVENT CONCERT HANDEL S MESSIAH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 TH 4:00 PM OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH The Fifth Annual Advent Concert featuring the OLOM Chancel Choir will present the Christmas portion of Handel s Messiah this Advent Season. Bring the whole family for an hour-long, candle-lit, musical event which includes the ever popular Hallelujah Chorus among other classic features. Messiah is an oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. Handel uses a scriptural text to tell the events of the life of Jesus in three parts: Prophesy and Birth; Passion and Resurrection; and the Promise of Eternal Life. Since its premier, the oratorio has risen in popularity, becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. It begins with prophetic promises of the birth of the Christ, many from the Old Testament book of Isaiah. The actual birth of Jesus is revealed, and then Messiah narrates the experience of the shepherds outside of Bethlehem, completing the birth story. GARDEN OF PEACE Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am very pleased that many are already responding so positively to the Columbarium Garden now in the pre-construction phase. I want to remind you that for those who have researched costs for cremation resting places - the Mercy Columbarium Garden is an incredibly good deal and significant cost savings. I encourage you to make your appointment now with Ms. Deanie Smith. Post-construction pricing will certainly rise as the Mercy Garden will become a more and more desired sacred place for the placing of cremains. Pre-arranging these details is a great gift to your spouses, children, and families. Make your appointment now. May God Bless Our Beloved Dead! BATON ROUGE, LA 5

Called to Action PARISH LIFE LA War Veterans Home The Giving Tree Collection for the Louisiana War Veterans Home will end on December 14th. Please drop off any items for this collection to the Church Office before the collection date. Life Night Sunday, December 16th 7:00-9:00 pm Emmanuel Hall All students grades 9-12 are invited to Life Teen s first Study Center! Emmanuel Hall will be open from 3:30pm-9:30pm for students to study and prepare for their exams. There will be food and drinks available, as well as study break options in other rooms - a Christmas movie, games, etc. Students are free to stay for a short time, or stick around for the long haul. Happy studying! The last Bible Study before Christmas break will be Thursday December 20th in the JPII House from 6:30-8. Bible Study in the new year will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 in the same location. For more information, contact: Ms. Tori LaBelle tori.labelle@olomchurch.com (225) 926-1883 Family Reflection for the ADVENT SEASON Pray together Manage the media Give children chores and responsibility (so they see the family working together) Eat supper together Put your marriage first (mom & dad need time together) Campus Safety As the holiday season approaches, please do not leave your purse or any valuables visible on the seats or floor of your car. Place all of your valuables in the trunk of your vehicle in order to avoid anyone who might be tempted to something the Lord would not want them to do. It is recommended that you do not give cash to anyone soliciting money. This only encourages repeat behavior and is somewhat fearful to those in the Adoration Chapel and the elderly. If you want to support the needy, then give to the St. Vincent de Paul Society where your generosity will surely help the poor and hungry. Holy Name Society The Holy Name Society promotes reverence for the Sacred Names of God and Jesus Christ, obedience and loyalty to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and the personal sanctification and holiness of its members. Members are called to contribute to the evangelization mission of the Church and to make perpetual acts of reverence and love for our Lord and Savior. The apostolate of the society is to assist in parish ministries. The Holy Name Society meets in the Parish Activity Center every second Sunday of the month following 7:00 am Mass. For more information, contact: Church Office (225) 926-1883 6 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

Called to Action PARISH LIFE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU! Prepare the way for the Lord, cried John the Baptist from the desert to the people of his time. As Catholics, we are given the opportunity to heed St. John s call by readying ourselves for the Lord s coming during this Advent Season through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Several churches in our diocese, including Our Lady of Mercy, offer this special opportunity to receive the Sacrament by hosting Reconciliation Services through The Light Is On For You. Have you been putting off going to Confession? When was the last time you received the Sacrament of Reconciliation? This prayer is for you: Lord, help me genuinely accept that You have taken all my past - all sin I have committed or accusation against me. Since You do not condemn me, help me renew my thinking & not condemn myself. Rather, I want to live in the Joy, Peace, & Freedom You have purchased for me by Your death and resurrection in Jesus name. Amen Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Our Lady of Mercy: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 ACTS RETREAT While utilizing prayer, service, and teaching, the ACTS Retreat meets people where they are in their spiritual journey and invites them to experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal. Throughout the weekend, participants are invited to prayerfully consider how they can respond to God s love by spiritually surrendering to Jesus in order to have new life with Him. This invitation is extended through the pillars of the apostolate: Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. This experience is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and the making of many friends. Fr. Cleo invites you to prayerfully consider joining a group of men/women from our parish to make this spiritual retreat at The Solomon Center in Loranger, Louisiana. The cost of the retreat is $255 per double occupancy room for Mercy parishioners and $330 for non-parishioners. Men s Retreat - departs Our Lady of Mercy on Thursday, March 14th and returns for noon Mass at Mercy on Sunday, March 17th. For more information, contact: Mr. Kelly Walker kelly.walker0413@gmail.com or Mr. Jason Romero jason.romero@olomchurch.com (225) 926-1883 BATON ROUGE, LA 7

Called to Prayer EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 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, 6 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm MONDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 12 noon, 4 pm, 11 pm TUESDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 4 pm WEDNESDAY...12 am, 1 am, 3 am, 4 am, 5 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm THURSDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 5 am, 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm FRIDAY...12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 5 am, 7 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 6 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm SATURDAY...1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 6 am, 9 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 10 pm, 11 pm Urgent Need - Sunday 3 am, Sunday 3 pm, and Saturday 6 pm If you are able to offer yourself in prayer to the Lord, please contact Ms. Michelle Schroeder at 225.229.1930 OLOM School Open House Wednesday, January 16th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Our Lady of Mercy School Gym Our Lady of Mercy School will host the annual Open House for prospective families on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Tours of the campus will be available with the last tour beginning at 12:30 PM. Please join us for this event and meet our team that will be available to answer your questions regarding the application process for the 2019-20 school year. The RSVP is not required, but will greatly assist with planning if you will kindly complete the online RSVP found at the school s website, www.olomschool.org For more information, contact: Ms. Mari Buzbee mbuzbee@olomschool.org (225) 924-1054 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 12:00 noon and 10:30 am on Sunday for Mercy s Mass live broadcast SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 4:00 pm* 6:00 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 J Smith A Turner T Turner L Dawkins N Krzystowczyk D Lockwood R Prince J Stalls J Stalls C Giffin N Krzystowczyk T Turner - C H Schiro H Schiro Lectors M Roussel A Jolissant J Eckert A Meche M Blouin F Gwin M Downing R Brian P Shingleton D McCrary J Blouin Altar Servers D Meche - C A Roussel J Roussel B Babin J Pastorek T Penouilh J Broussard A Haywood A Wilson S Bergeron A Bergeron E White M McKeough S Darensbourg P McKeough J Pastorek - C K Allen N Mangaoil H Blouin L Saab K Guidry L Gemmill M Huber R Huber B Avery A Halphen P Prosser D Deshotels C Guidry L Saab - C A Martin R Martin Extraordinary Ministers P Tullier A Nodier M Nodier J Amorello J Harrison Deacon Grant D Grant T Grant K Poiencot J Purgerson B Purgerson Lectors M Hermann A Grant Altar Servers D Grant - C A Nodier J Nodier K Darnall B Beale B Benedetto C Benedetto J Frederick J Frederick L Attuso C Graves P Thomas A August E Joffrion M Joffrion - C N Johnson K Sauviac B Avery K Walker R Roland P Bertrand C Steele G Bertrand D Smith H Coco R Coco G Bertrand E Pavlovich G Huye - C M Dietrich G Huye 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

THE SEASON OF GIVING In this Holy Season of the Savior s birth, I cannot think of a more beautiful and holy place to worship our Lord Jesus Christ than here at Our Lady of Mercy. Our parish provides tremendous opportunities to celebrate the Sacraments of Holy Mass and Confession. Our strong witness to the power of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel, and our commitment to St. Vincent de Paul and our outreach to the poor and needy, truly are a bright light in a world that can seem very dark. Our Lady of Mercy functions not only as a vibrant and active church family but also as a shrine for the City of Baton Rouge and our Diocese. The doors of Mercy are open to everyone. That is why one of the best charities that you can support during the Christmas Season with your end of the year financial giving, is our own parish. So many people are affected in a good and positive way when you support your church family. If you love the legacy of Mercy and want to continue the light of Christ shining so brightly, I encourage your continued faithful giving in this season of offering our generous heart to God. God Bless Mercy s faithful families and may the Light of Christ shine more brightly through us. Happy Advent! Fr. Cleo Photo by Darlene Aguillard Our Lady of Mercy - Leave a Legacy 10 OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

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