Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

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October is the “Month of the Rosary”. Rosary will be Monday - Friday during October.

Sunday, October 6^th in the overflow parking lot, we will have the blessing of the animals. Bring your own pet. You must control and clean up after your pet. No pets (except those working) in the church.

October 7^th-10^th there will be no daily Mass. Active priests for the Archdiocese are going on Convocation.

Friday, October 11^th at 6 p.m., Book Discussion on “Slaying Dragons”.

Beginning October 14^th, Monday daily Mass will be at 6 p.m. (evening) instead of the morning. This is to hopefully facilitate people with morning jobs, to go to at least one daily Mass a week. We will have it for six months, if the Mass develops a following, we will keep it. If the response is not sufficient, we will return to the 8 a.m. morning Mass.

Monday, November 4^th after the 6 p.m. Mass there will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to pray for our nation in anticipation of the election. 

Sunday, November 10^th at 1 p.m. we are having a Mass for all first responders (Police, Ambulance, and Fire Services). We will need help to make this an event to show our appreciation for those who do so much for our community. 

hiWhat are the nine choirs of angels? God created the angels with a heavenly hierarchy. What is the structure of that hierarchy?

     The order of the nine choirs—and the roles particular to each—are something of a mystery to us as far as details go, but they have a traditional order and descriptions that have been recognized by various saints and Doctors of the Church for centuries.
                               Here is the most commonly accepted structure:
 Seraphim: These angels are the ones closest to God. St. Bernard of Clairvaux says that
  “God, who is Love, has so drawn and assimilated them to Himself, so filled them with the ardor of affection that burns in Himself” that they seem to be one with Him.

Cherubim: The prophet Ezekiel describes them as having four wings and four faces (Ezekiel 1:5-11). Their four-faced representation signifies God’s omniscience. They have profound knowledge of divine secrets.
 Thrones: They reflect God’s power, stability, and judgment. Being subservient to their Lord, the Thrones display special characteristics of submission and peace and are involved with is judgments and decrees.
 Dominations: They govern the cosmos and oversee the angels who are directly responsible for administering creation. They mediate God’s supreme power over the universe and appoint the things which are to be done according to His ministrations.
 Virtues: This choir wields “raw power” over the physical elements of our world, creating that we perceive as miracles.
 Powers: These angels protect God’s creation from hostile forces; that is, they protect the very laws of creation from God’s enemies. They repel hostile powers and constrain evil spirits.
 Principalities: They guard nations and peoples and are believed to aid the spiritual life and structure of the Church.
 Archangels: They protect countries, dioceses, religious communities, and persons such as the Holy Father who have monumental responsibilities.
 Angels: This choir is the one most immediately engaged with the activities of human beings. The name “angel” means “messenger” or “one sent.” Guardian angels come from this choir, though not every spirit in this choir is necessarily a personal guardian.
 Bring the protection of the angels into your home with this stunning St. Michael Bronze Statue! It is a great way to honor St. Michael and all the angels and ask for their intercession in your home.

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                                October is the Month of the Rosary

                                                 Pray a Rosary

                October is designated by the Catholic Church as the "Month of the Rosary.” Father Dawson is asking the parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy to establish a Rosary prayer service daily through the Month of October.

                The rosary will be opened to all people. It will be conducted by the parishioners in the Church Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. daily through October. On Monday’s, October 14, 21, 28: the Rosary will follow a 6 p.m. Mass. We need volunteers to lead each prayer service during October. There will be a table in the gathering area for signing up and to ask questions.

               Devotion to the Rosary is one of the most distinguishable features of Catholic spirituality. The Rosary inspires us to meditate on the mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary. Meditation is an important part of our lives as Catholics. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, meditation “engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart and strengthen our will to follow Christ.”

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Calling All Faith Formation Families!

         Monday, October 7^th is not only the Feast of the Holy Rosary, but also our First annual Saints Retreat for ALL faith formation grades, from first grade to 10th grade confirmation classes.  Did you know that some Saints could fly?  Or that a teenage girl led an army to liberate France and end the hundred years war?   Come and hear about some amazing things the Saints did. Some may speak to your heart.

 The program starts at 5 p.m., but try to get there by 4:30 p.m., if possible, so we all can have dinner together! We will be serving pizza, salads, desserts and refreshments from 4:30 p.m.to around 5:00 p.m. when the program starts.  Don't be late for this event. All Family members are welcome, even bring Gramma, but leave the dog at home. See you all there!!!

  Children, we encourage you to come dressed as Saints!  Any child dressed as a Saint will receive a special prize!

Attached is the kids' bulletin for the week of August 25, 2024. Please print it and share with your children and grandchildren. Enjoy!
 Click on this link to open: Kids' Bulletin
*A printed copy will be available at all Masses.* 

Find out how much Jesus loves us when we go to Mass and receive the Eucharist in this inspiring video!         

We, the people of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville, Connecticut are committed to journey together as a community of faith, hope, and love within the Catholic tradition.  We are called to witness to the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives through sharing and celebration of faith and a life of Christian Service.

Dear Padre,

My neighbor is a fundamentalist Christian. He said I won't be "saved" unless I accept Jesus as my personal savior.  Didn't Jesus become my savior when I was baptized?

Your neighbor is probably referring to John 3:7, when Jesus told Nicodemus, "You must be born anew."  Jesus is talking about a spiritual rebirth; we must have a spiritual birth in order to be saved.

As you have correctly noted, Catholics believe this happens at baptism. In John 3:5, Jesus says, "No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit."

We are saved by the waters of baptism. But for Catholics, it's not merely a one-time event.  We continue to accept or reject the salvation offered us by the decisions we make every day.

Your neighbor used the words "personal savior."  Catholic Christians go even deeper through the sacraments.  We develop and nurture a very personal relationship with Jesus by regularly receiving the Eucharist.  In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we admit we have sinned and ask Jesus to forgive us.  And in the Sacrament of Confirmation, our relationship is "sealed" with the gifts of the Spirit.  

Many Catholics also celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage. The couple's personal relationship with Jesus is deepened through the love the couple shares.

So tell your neighbor you are indeed saved by Jesus.  And because you are saved, you deepen that relationship with Jesus by living a sacramental life.

Fr. Patrick Keyes, CSSR

Weekend Masses 
Sunday -  8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Mass

Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.
 Wednesday: 
      NO Mass

 Friday: 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the        Blessed Sacrament followed by             Adoration & Benediction

*************************                   CONFESSIONS

  Confession are celebrated this week at 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays
For an Examination of Conscience go here. 

 

The Office is Located at:
19 South Canal Street,
Plainville, CT 06062
Office Hours are 
Monday - Thursday:
     9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., afternoons by appointment only


 
Phone:  860-747-6825
Fax:  860-747-5407
Email: Administration@olmct.org