Baptismal Preparation

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sunday every month. Parents should contact the rectory at 201-391-5315 prior to the birth of their child to obtain the dates of the Baptismal Preparation Sessions.

Acoustic Cafe

The Acoustic Cafe is a live music coffeehouse presenting local, independent and nationally touring performers. (Held monthly September thru May.)
Concerts are presented in the Cafe-teria of Our Lady of Mercy School. Part of the proceeds benefit our twinning parish in Vallieres, Haiti.

Click here for the current schedule.

Birthright

201-845-4646

Children's Liturgy
Sunday 9:30 AM Mass

Contact Diane Shahin for more information
at 201-505-1530

Cornerstone

is a 26 hour time of learning for themen and women of the parish.

The Cornerstone 2007 Team has a new email:
cornerstone@urolm.org

Cursillo

Cursillo is literally a "short course" in Christianity. The purpose and method of Cursillo is to help persons live what is fundamental for being a Christian by committing themselves to the spiritual aids the church offers in order to grow in holiness, formation and evangelization.  The Archdiocese of Newark sponsors separate Men's and Women's weekends during the year.

For more information please call Gordon Roehrer at 201-573-0718

Eucharistic Ministers

Contact the Rectory at 201-391-5315 for more information.

Family of God Prayer Group

Charismatic Prayer Group

Family Shelter

OLM Families help Families at the Shelter at
St. Cecelia's in Englewood 

FAMILY SHELTER March 29 through April 4, 2008

As often as you did it for one of my least brothers, you did
it for me.


Families from Our Lady of Mercy Church will host the Family Shelter at St. Cecelia's in Englewood, NJ by preparing and serving dinner, and staying overnight at the shelter.  What is so wonderful about this ministry are the
people you meet and get to know.  Friendships and sense of community at OLM feel strongest when working together to help others.  Our lives and the families at the Shelter are connected for only one night but the experiences affect us in good ways our entire lives.



If you are interested in helping with the Family Shelter in March,Please call Ron and Joni von Autenried at
201-930-1421 or email at jrbbvonaut@att.net
Please reach out to a friend that may also be interested in helping.

Habitat for Humanity

Haiti Twinning Parish

Click here for the Haiti Homepage

Judy Reilly

Healing Family

Ministry to divorced or separated parents and their children.
Contact John Rokoszak at
201-391-3590

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization committed to helping the parish, church and people in need.

Lazarus Ministry

This Ministry assists the bereaved in preparation of a funeral.
Contact Deacon George Rice at 201-391-5315

Ministry of the Word (Lectors)

Scripture readings at Mass.
Contact Gordon Roehrer at 201-573-0718

Click here for the current lector schedule.

Little Rock Scripture Study

For further information
call Carolyn McNamara at 201-746-0315

Ministry to the Unemployed

CAREER CONTINUANCE SUPPORT GROUP

 Out of work? Ready for a job or industry change? Come to our unique career-counseling program. The Support Group for the Unemployed came into being, January 1980 to minister, to all people. All are welcome! Support is provided without any fee. The support concentrates on the problems that arise from unemployment. A combination of prayer and professional advice has produced positive results for many. The program starts by determining goals, reviewing resumes, networking and interviewing skills. The group meets, every Thursday night, 7:30 pm, at 228 Vittorio Court, Park Ridge, NJ. Call Bob Miller now! 201.391.0657 or email Bob at RJJMiller@optonline.net

Moms and Tots

This group lovingly sponsors "New Hope" which is an organization that helps women and their babies.
Do you have new or gently used clothing for 1 to 3 year old children? Moms and Tots would love to accept your donation!
Call or email the contacts listed to the right for more information.

This program is for caregivers with their 0-3 year old children to play and meet others on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

The Moms and Tots will begin meeting for this season on
Wednesday, October 3rd from 9:30AM to 11:00AM

The group meets in the basement below the Gathering Space.

For more information contact Denise Clifford orJosephine Hunt

Music Ministry

Click here for the Music Ministry Homepage.

N.I.C.E

This ministry follows the Children's Liturgy format, but is geared to children who have special learning styles.
Click here for more information on the Religious Education Page.

Nocturnal Adoration

First Friday of Each Month beginning at 8:30 pm
in the Chapel and ending at 6:30 AM on Saturday The Nocturnal Adoration Society invites you to spend one hour each month in prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Contact Bob Miller at 201-391-0657 for more information or email Bob a tRJJMiller@optonline.net

OLM Sports Committee

Our Lady of Mercy Parish offers basketball, cheerleading and track programs for boys and girls of OLM Parish.

Click here for the Parish Sports Homepage.

Overflow Shelter for Homeless

Our Overflow Shelter for the Homeless provides overnight shelter and food for 10 homeless people. This shelter takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings during the month of July. Contact Ron and Joni von Autenried at
201-930-1421 or jrbbvonaut@att.net

Pre-Cana

Pre-Cana is a Marriage preparation program. Classes are held twice a year in the Fall and Spring. Couples planning to be married should contact the Rectory at least one year prior to your wedding date. For more information, contact Glen and Mary Ellen Ruffino at
201-573-9591

Projecto Guadalupano

Members of Our Lady of Mercy Parish and the local Hispanic Catholic community have been meeting to discuss ideas and form plans to move toward building one community united in faith, prayer and mutual help. For more information, contact: Pegie Doll or Luis or Rosa Boza: 201-782-1744

RCIA

This program is for individuals who have not been Baptized or Confirmed and wish to receive one or both of these sacraments. Contact Kathy Schneider at
201-930-1928.

AFTER RCIA – Continue your formation and education. Classes are offered for you and begin the week of
September 11. Offerings include “The Old Testament and Spirituality” and “The Church: Journeying in Community”.

For information and a brochure, email
stantovi@rcan.org

RENEW

Parishioners meet in small groups for faith sharing. For more information, contact Carolyn McNamara at 201-746-0315.

Rosary Altar Society

The Rosary Altar Society meets on the first Saturday of each month at the 8:30 Mass in the Church. We recite the Rosary after Mass and share refreshments at the Parish Center afterwards. For more information, contact at Jeannette Warhol through the Rectory at 201-391-5315

Social Justice Ministry

The purpose of this ministry is to raise awareness locally and globally where God's people are marginalized, oppressed, or in need. We pray that our actions inspire others to join us in building relationships that promote peace and justice on a physical and spiritual level. For more information, email Pegie Doll or Sunday Ruvolo.

Click here for a note from Sunday Ruvolo about her "Spiritual Journey"