Our Lady of Mercy Parish Picnic
R C I A
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will begin on Friday, October 17, 6:30-8:00 pm, in the Parish Center of St. Bernard Oratory for those who are interested in becoming Catholic; those Catholic adults who have not received the sacraments of Holy Communion and/or Confirmation and for those who wish to review the essential elements of their Catholic life in an adult and systematic way. If you are interested, call 610-252-7381.
Mass Book for 2010
Is Now Open
There is no limit on Mass requests. The Parish Office is open 8 am-4 pm, Monday thru Friday to schedule Masses.
The Women’s Guild will have a meeting Thursday, October 16, 1:00 pm, St. Bernard’s Oratory Parish Center.
The Knights of Columbus, Union Council 245, will be speaking after all the Masses this weekend about joining their organization and will present a check to the parish. They will also be selling Christmas Cards in the vestibule to help support their scholarship fund.
Please remember in your prayers our parishioners who died in September: Joseph A. Marino and Sara McCabe.
Rehab Community Day at Holy Family Manor, Thursday, October 23, 10 am-Noon, 1200 Spring St., Bethlehem. Tour the new Rehab unit & PT gym; free blood pressure screening, presentations & displays. Free lite lunch and refreshments.
Easton Area Catholic Youth Group
Youth Group News/Schedule
Youth Group meeting
Sunday, October 19th at 7:00
in the St. Anthony’s Parish Center.
Our Fall Festival
Sunday, October 26th at 7:00
in the St. Anthony’s Parish Center.
CONFIRMATION
News/Schedule
October
28th – 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat –
9:00 – 1:00 p.m.
In basement of the school
November
3rd - Confirmation Rehearsal
7:00 in Our Lady of Mercy Church
6th – Confirmation
4:30 in Our Lady of Mercy Church
All students must report to the Church Hall and Sponsors need to be seated in the Church by 4:00
1st
Penance/1st Commuion
News/Schedule
November
16 – 1st Penance Parent’s Meeting – 9:00
in St. Bernard’s Oratory
23 – 1st Penance Parent’s Meeting (Spanish) – 9:00 in St. Bernard’s Oratory
23 - 1st Penance Friendship Day – 8:45
PREP, Special Communion & ECS (2nd Grade)
ALL Students report to St. Bernard’s Oratory
Sunday, October 19, is National Catholic Daughters Day. Court Easton #358, will honor its living and deceased members at the 9:00 am Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church. All current and former members and their families are invited to participate.
SERRA/VOCATION CLUB: Tuesday, October 14, 6:15 pm Liturgy-Celebrant/Fr. Patrick Lamb-the Friary, Chipman Rd.-7:10 Dinner-8:00 pm Guest Speaker, Mr. Jim Angeline, Principal of Pius Tenth High School.