Dear Friends,
Thank you for coming to our newly revised Website. As the pastor of
Our Lady of Mercy, my prayer is that you find it informative and helpful.
Throughout the years of my life, several key words in the Scriptures
have helped to motivate me and shape my vision of life. From the Old
Testament are the words, “Choose life.” In the New Testament,
I have always been struck by the words of Jesus in John 10: 1-10, where
he states,
“I have come that they may have life and
have it to the full.”
My vision for OLM has been to foster the life of the parish, to build
community, and to bring Christ to the surrounding communities. Our Lady
of Mercy is especially dedicated to living out the Spiritual and Corporal
Works of Mercy. As humans, we often fall short of this goal, but empowered
by the Holy Spirit, we continue onward.
OLM is a vibrant parish, with many dedicated men, women, and children.
Our parish grammar school is exceptional. I am extremely proud of the
students who graduate from Mercy. They are well prepared for high school,
college, and beyond. The school has become like a second family for so
many of our young people. Our Religious Education Program is excellent
as well. Our goal is to impart doctrinal knowledge along with a lived
experience of Jesus. We must know Jesus personally to serve Him and to
love Him.
There are many societies in the parish. Our buildings are always bustling
with activity. For more information, click on the Parish Life button
on the menu bar above.
The Mass is at the heart of our parish life. To celebrate good liturgy
is our goal. We are constantly working to allow Jesus to speak to us
through our liturgical celebration. Mass is celebrated daily, and on
Saturdays and Sundays. We have Traditional Mass, Folk Mass, Contemporary
Music Mass geared towards the high school youth, and a Family Mass geared
to families with young children. Click on the Mass Schedules quick link
or button on the menu above for more information. We have two wonderful
choirs, both an adult and a children’s choir. Hand bells are used
with both choirs. You are welcome to attend church with us.
As Jesus said to his disciples,
“Come and see.”
May God bless you.
In Christ Jesus,
Father Robert Blyman, Pastor
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