April 28, 2024 - Sunday Sunday

Sunday Sunday
Celebrate the sweet Easter season and joy of spring with an ice cream sundae bar and cake walk. Join us after the 11:00 Mass on April 28. If you can bake and donate a cake for the cake walk, contact Irene or sign up on the easel in the Gathering Space.

April 29, 2024 - Spiritual Direction Workshop

Spiritual Direction Workshop
What Is It For and Who Is It For? The ministry of spiritual direction goes back to the early centuries of Christianity. In our time, this holy practice has received renewed attention. But many people in the pews have only a vague idea of what spiritual direction is, who it is for or how to find a director. If you are curious, join us on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 for a workshop given by Sr. Rosemary O’Brien, and Mary Fuhrman. This evening is for anyone who would like to know more about spiritual direction, including what happens in a direction session.

May 10, 2024 - Golf & Sports Raffle

Golf & Sports Raffle
The 28th Golf & Sports Raffle will be held on Friday May 10 in the Gym and Sperry Hall from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets will be on sale in the Gathering Space after Mass on April 21 , 28 and May 5. Tickets will also be on sale in the Parish Office during the week from 8 till 3. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. The grand prize this year is $ 1,000! Our Golf & Sports Raffle has become the largest in the Erie area thanks to the support of our parish and our many ticket sellers. Proceeds from the raffle are used to support youth programs in the parish, provide scholarships for parish high school seniors , and fund capital projects. Please help the Knights help the parish.

May 12, 2024 - KofC Scholarship

KofC Scholarship
Scholarship applications for graduating high school seniors are being accepted by the Our Lady of Mercy Knights of Columbus Council. The scholarship program began almost 30 years ago with the purpose of awarding a portion of the annual Golf and Sports Raffle proceeds to college-bound students, who along with their parents are members of the parish. An application form, brief essay and certified and sealed transcript from the applicant’s school are required. The deadline for application is Sunday, May 12. It is understood that the transcript will only include grades through the most recent grading period. Please remind others who may be interested in applying. Watch the bulletin and check the OLM website for reminders.

June 22, 2024 - OLM Bus Trip

OLM Bus Trip
We are organizing a bus trip to St. Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh, the home of the world's largest collection of relics outside of the Vatican. Join us Saturday, June 22 aboard an Anderson bus. The day will include a visit to Pittsburgh's famous Strip District for lunch and shopping, a tour at St. Anthony Chapel, Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Stanislav Chapel and dinner in Cranberry. Cost is $65 (which does not include food). In order to see if there is sufficient interest, people are asked to sign up on the easel in the Gathering Space by May 1. Payment is due to the Faith Formation Office by May 15.

July 29 thru Auguat 2, 2024 - Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendar for a week of summer fun July 29-Aug. 2. VBS is open to all children age 4 years old through grade 6. Calling all lords and ladies, maidens and pages, all Guardians of God’s Kingdom to put on your helmet of holiness and take up your shield of salvation and be part of this great summer event.

VBS Seeking Volunteers!
Volunteers are needed to make this week a success. If you can help for one day or all five, if you can help with story time or craft, with being an age group leader or making game time fun, contact Irene at ilucas@ourladyofmercychurch.org or 814-899-6132. Clearances are required for all volunteers, so sign up in time to complete the paperwork.

2024 - Catholic Services Appeal

Catholic Services Appeal VIDEO

Please complete the pledge form and return it to the Parish Office or in the collection basket.