Sadness & Joy
Sadness and joy can often go hand in hand. On behalf of the entire Parish of
Our Lady of Mercy Church
I want to express my profound
gratitude for the helpful support and positive
presence of Fr. Jim Moran. Father Moran is about to begin a new chapter in his life,
moving into a venue more in line with what he’s expecting in the future. He is always
welcome back here for any mass, anytime.
But we will not be in his neighborhood any longer.
His kindness and gentleness are evident to anyone who spends even five minutes with him. Please pray for Our Lord to continue abundantly blessing him. This may affect things with the schedule at times when I am away or unwell. Together, we will do the best we can, hopefully continuing the example of kindness and availability that Fr. Moran so greatly exhibits. Take a few minutes to pray to Our Lady for him.
We are very happy that Fr. Moran has found a situation that he is
enthusiastic about. And of course we are saddened by the loss of his
presence here in Plainville.
Praise be Christ Jesus, now and forever.
Fr. Dawson
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Reminder: Inclement Weather
Check our Facebook page, especially to see if weather has affected our event for a particular evening at Our Lady of Mercy Plainville. If school is cancelled, religious education will not occur that evening. Make up date will be possible in the future. If outdoor conditions are not suitable for you to safely attend Holy Mass, then on that occasion do not. Yet, if you are up to going to do anything else, then getting to Mass should be at least as viable.
Attached is the kids' bulletin for the week of October 1st. Please print it and share with your children and grandchildren. Enjoy!
Click on this link to open: Kids' Bulletin
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
Saturday Vigil - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Mass
***PLEASE NOTE THE LENTEN
& EASTER SCHEDULE***
Week Masses
Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.
***Every Monday 6 p.m. During Lent: Knights of Columbus Adoration
Wednesday:
NO Mass
Friday: 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Adoration & Benediction
Friday: 7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
***FOR EVERY MONDAY DURING LENT - CONFESSIONS
AT 6 p.m.***
Confession are celebrated this week at 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays
For an Examination of Conscience go here.
See Bulletin: Our 2024 Lenten & Easter
Schedule
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