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Scripture readings at Mass.
Lector Schedule (January - June 2012)
Sunday 9:30 AM Mass Contact Diane Shahin for more information at 201-505-1530
Needs In Catholic Education
Click here for more information on the Religious Education Page.
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
“Small communities are powerful vehicles for adult faith formation, providing opportunities for learning, prayer, mutual support, and the shared experience of Christian living and service to Church and society.”
US Bishops, “Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us” 1999
Currently there are 3 small groups meeting, one at night and two in the morning, all welcoming new members. Each established group receives encouragement in selecting their materials and meets as often as the group decides. Parishioners can start new groups at any time. Speak with coordinator Carolyn McNamara 201-746-0315.
The purpose of this ministry is to provide opportunities for OLM individuals, ministries and families to understand and take action by addressing issues of social justice and peace on a local and global level.
The Acoustic Cafe is a live music coffeehouse presenting local, independent and nationally touring performers with proceeds benefiting our twinning parish in Vallieres, Haiti. Click here for the current schedule.
Ministries to the Homeless
Family Promise Family Shelter
(formerly the Inter-religious Fellowship, Overflow Shelter for the Homeless)
OLM hosts up to four (4) families for two weeks each year as part of Family Promise of Bergen County. Please consider volunteering for the Family Promise Family Shelter at OLM. Consider inviting your friends to join you as hosts for an evening. We are being supported in this ministry at OLM by the following area congregations: Our Lady of the Visitation, Paramus; Prince of Peace, Old Tappan; First Congregational Church, Park Ridge. Although the name has changed to Family Promise, the ministry is the same and truly remains an inter-faith hospitality network supporting homeless families in our area.
Contact Ron and Joni von Autenried at 201-930-1421 or jrvonaut@gmail.com
This Ministry assists the bereaved in preparation of a funeral.
Contact Deacon George Rice at
201-391-5315
Ministry to divorced or separated parents and their children.
Contact John Rokoszak at
201-391-3590
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. (Bob Miller / 201-391-0657 / rjjmiller@optonline.net)
Give it a try!!!!!
No Need to Call...Just come!!!
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 or Josephine Hunt
Cornerstone is a 26 hour in-house retreat held separately for the men and women of the parish. The retreat is a great chance to break away from your usual routine and refocus your life while rejuvenating your faith.
The next Women's Cornerstone is March 2-3, 2012. See details at 8th OLM Women's Cornerstone Retreat.
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
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization committed to helping the parish, church and people in need.
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 at RJJMiller@optonline.net
Scripture Study
Register for Little Rock Bible Study
The study for the fall of 2011 is "The Letters of St. Paul to the Galatians and the Romans"
Register the weekend of August 20.
Sessions begin September 12 and continue for 9 weeks.
Click here for details.
The OLM Parish Newsletter is published twice a year and mailed to every registered parishioner. The newsletter highlights OLM’s community spirit by publishing articles written by fellow parishioners on various topics.
201-845-4646
Our Lady of Mercy Parish offers basketball, cheerleading and track programs for boys and girls of OLM Parish.