OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF JOLIET-IN-ILLINOIS Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop

701 S. EOLA ROAD † AURORA, IL 60504 WWW.OLMERCY.COM

PARISH PRIESTS

Fr. Don E. McLaughlin, Pastor Fr. Mark J. Bernhard, Parochial Vicar

SEMINARIAN INTERN Senovio Sarabia, Jr. PASTORS EMERITUS Fr. Gerald Tivy Fr. Hugh Fullmer

PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Tim Kueper Deacon Tony Martini Deacon Mike Plese Deacon Phil Rehmer Deacon Art Tiongson Deacon Bob Vavra

PARISH OFFICE (630) 851-3444 (630) 851-3468 FAX Monday-Friday………..8:30am-4:30pm

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday………………………...4:00pm Sunday………………...7:30am, 9:00am 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm Monday-Friday………………....8:00am Rosary prayed after all daily Masses

Holy Days of Obligation Vigil for Holy Day……………..7:00pm Holy Day………………8:00am, 7:00pm

CONFESSIONS Saturday……………….….3:00-3:45pm 1st Fridays of the Month….8:30-9:00am Or by Appointment

PRAYER CHAPEL Open Daily …...……...7:00am-8:00pm Adoration……..…Monday & Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm Benediction…….……Monday, 6:00pm

Page 2 From The Pastor’s Desk… Better Known As Heidi Howls! Hurray! It’s Vacation Bible School Week!! Welcome to all the children who will attend and be Shipwrecked only to be rescued by Jesus. A big thank you to all the adult and teen volunteers who will lead our children through a week of fun, games, and learning about Jesus. VBS takes place from 9:00AM to 12:00 Noon this Monday – Friday. Today is the annual Seminarian Send-Off sponsored by the Serra Club of DuPage County. Founded in 1958, the members of

the Serra Club encourage and affirm vocations to the priesthood and reli-gious life through prayer and active fellowship. Though a member of the international vocation apostolate Serra International, the DuPage club de-votes most of its energies to fostering and promoting vocations in the Dio-cese of Joliet. For 41 years, they have proudly sponsored the Diocese of Jo-liet Annual Seminarian Sendoff each August before the men return to the formal studies, priestly discernment and formation. Nearly 400 people at-tend including the seminarians and their families, bishops and priests of the diocese, Serrans, and many others who support vocations and the priesthood. Today’s event is held at the Krasa Center on the campus of Benedictine Uni-versity in Lisle. If you are interested in joining the Serra Club, contact: jmatyasik@SerraDuPage.com for more information. So today we send-off parishioner Dave Diesem, who spent part of his sum-mer in the Holy Land, to begin his 2nd year of theology at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. Also, our intern seminarian, Senovio Sarabia, Jr. will be returning to St. Mary of the Lake to begin his 3rd year of theology. While seminarian Ramon Sida didn’t have any ministerial responsibilities at OLM, he lived here this summer while he and Senovio did a chaplain intern program at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He will begin his third year of theology as well. We wish Dave, Senovio and Ramon all the best, along with all our diocesan seminarians, as they continue their studies and discernment for the priesthood. I hope you all enjoyed the Newman Singers with their director Joe Mat-tingly from the University of Iowa who led us in song at all the Masses on the weekend of July 14/15. And their concert on Sunday evening was truly beautiful and inspirational! I want to especially thank parishioner Carrie Nadziejko who arranged for them to be here and took care of all the details surrounding the Newman Singers visit. Carrie sings in our choir, but has a special fondness for the Newman Singers, as she sang in the choir back when she was an undergraduate at the University of Iowa. As St. Augustine said….those who sing pray twice!! And as I say….if God gave you a rotten voice, give it back! SING!! Have a Blessed Week!

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Don McLaughlin, Pastor Ext. 228, Email: frdon@olmercy.com Fr. Mark Bernhard, Parochial Vicar Ext. 226, Email: frmark@olmercy.com Mr. Senovio Sarabia, Seminarian Intern Ext 230, Email: senovios@olmercy.com

Bob Gancarz, Business Manager 331-707-5370 Email: robertg@olmercy.com Jolene LeRoy, RN, Pastoral Care 331-707-5380, jolenel@olmercy.com Diane Reiter, Parish Secretary Ext. 221 Email: parishoffice@olmercy.com Lydia Schmitt, Business Office Asst. 331-707-5377, Email: lydias@olmercy.com Len Eickhoff, Facility Manager, Cell 630-631-1676 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Jo Trapani, Director of Religious Education, 331-707-5378 Email: maryjot@olmercy.com Dave Miserendino, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, 331-707-5371 Email: davem@olmercy.com Candy Rice, Middle School Youth Ministry 331-707-5376, Email: candyr@olmercy.com Jean Rehmer, Religious Education Secretary Grades 6-12 & RCIA, 331-707-5375 Email: jeanr@olmercy.com Cheryl Lohse, Religious Education Secretary Grades K-5 & RCIC, 331-707-5369 Email: cheryll@olmercy.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5 -6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18- 19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12 -- 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 -- 5:2; Jn 6:41-51

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Monday, August 6 8:00 AM Int Jesica Jabonero Agnes Schlobohm Tuesday, August 7 8:00 AM † Robert Schwab Laurie Schwab Wednesday, August 8 8:00 AM Int Alana Depaz Agnes Schlobohm Thursday, August 9 8:00 AM † Joan Vrchota Mary Houdek

Friday, August 10 8:00 AM † Evelyn Bretana Family Saturday, August 11 4:00 PM † Mary Lou Alcala Bonnie Ramirez 4:00 PM † Delfina Bernucca Family Sunday, August 12 7:30 AM † Mary Ellen Feldman Family 7:30 AM † Patrice Klasinski 9:00 AM † Wayne Leckey Children 10:45 AM Parishioners of OLM 12:30 PM † Bernice Smith

5:30 PM † Dave Marcinko Family

8:00 AM † Mary Jean Mora Fernando Mora

12:30 PM Father’s Day Novena

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL LAMPS Votive lamps will burn this week before the Blessed Sacrament for the following intentions:

If you wish to have a candle burning for your intention in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, you will find envelopes on the shelf in the Narthex near the Priest’s Sacristy or in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

1. Megan Gabaldon 9. The Feldman Family 2. The Sick 10. VBS Campers 3. William Rehmer 11. Special Intention-C.H. 4. .Krystina Salzig 12. Carolyn Grier 5. The Unemployed 13. VBS Volunteers 6. Deacon Bob Vavra 14. Celia Perez 7. Aidan Stephens 15. The Small Family 8. The Brogan Family 16. The Homeless

Rose Mary Carson Mark Hoeksema Genevieve Donnelly Meredith Mangold Regina Trasga Florence Hybiak William Sanders Julie Ranieri Julia Schremp Betty Bertrand Donna Romadka Billy Walowski Jill Donlan Nancy Bejger Karen Orlandi Brett Orlandi Douglas Massoth Flo Paprzycki

Cabel Herburn Angelica Jacobs Mary Moody David Groeber Sr. Diane Picciuolo Margaret Picciuolo Gloria Leon Dolores Simonek Mel Schmudde Frances Gilpin Louise Easton Patricia Kline Francisco Gonzales Ed Lillig Kathy Walowski MaryEllen Marren Lee Marks A. Schuman

Concepcion Carrera Louise Walski Paul Atwood Graciela Rodriguez Charlie Mayton Kristie Sharon Karla Lewis-Allaire Joseph Allaire Anita Trepelas Paula Leistikow Carter Dietz Jake Sokol Logan Becvar Ailani Banulos Hector Martinez Thomas Sterling Patricia Norgard Hannah Baltimore

Rosie Pagones Lou Skonieczny Mary Ellen Reiter James Pluskota Joel Rivera Joseph Murphy Sherry White Estela Lozano Kathryn Martini Jenny Sirois Amy Schaff Fray Tomas C. Bonilla Baby Sergus & Family Brady Pembroke Jesus Vasquez Ed Dombrowski Peggy Vieira Rosalie Kruse

Michael Butler Delmar Kocher Willard Morse Bob Holzworth Midge Holzworth Krystina Salzig Carole Brogan

We remember in prayer those in service to our country

SSG Leah Harvey, USAF

Airman Melanie Hodges, US Navy Nicholaus Laurie, US Marines

SSG Sean Murphy, USMC Capt. Tara Trammell, US Army

Roberto Ramos, Army Lt. Joshua Puscas, US Navy Capt. Keith Harris, USAF A1C Gina Maro, USAF

Juan Gabriel Sindac, USAF Aaron Godinez, US Marines

Mason Webber, Army

We pray for our sick, confined and their families Please contact the Parish Office if you or your immediate family member wish to be added to the Sick List.

Mass Intentions

Page 4 Información en Español Desde el escritorio del Pastor... Mas conocido como el aullido de Heidi*...

¡Viva! ¡Es la Semana de la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones (VBS)! Bienvenidos a todos los ni-ños que asistirán y naufragarán solo para ser res-catados por Jesús. Un gran agradecimiento a to-dos los voluntarios adultos y adolescentes que guiarán a nuestros niños a través de una semana de diversión, juegos y aprendizaje sobre Jesús. La Semana de la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones se lleva a cabo desde las 9:00am hasta las 12:00am este lunes a viernes. Hoy es la Despedida anual de seminaristas pa-

trocinada por el Club Serra del Condado de DuPage. Fundado en 1958, los miembros del Club Serra alientan y afirman las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa a través de la oración y el compañerismo activo. Aunque es miembro del apostolado vocacional internacional Serra International, el club de DuPage dedica la mayor parte de sus energías a fomentar y promover las voca-ciones en la Diócesis de Joliet. Durante 41 años, han patrocinado con orgullo la despedida anual de seminaristas de la Diócesis de Joliet cada agosto antes de que los hombres regresen a los estudios formales, el discernimiento y la forma-ción sacerdotal. Asisten casi 400 personas, incluyendo los seminaristas y sus familias, obispos y sacerdotes de la diócesis, Serranos y muchos otros que apo-yan las vocaciones y el sacerdocio. El evento de hoy se lleva a cabo en el Centro Krasa en el campus de la Universidad Benedictine en Lisle. Si estás interesado en unirte al Club Serra, contactar con: jmatyasik@SerraDuPage.com para obte-ner más información. Así que hoy despedimos al feligrés Dave Diesem, quien pasó parte de su ve-rano en Tierra Santa, para comenzar su segundo año de teología en el Seminario St. Mary of the Lake en Mundelein. Además, nuestro seminarista interno, Seno-vio Sarabia, Jr. regresará a St. Mary of the Lake para comenzar su tercer año de teología. Mientras que el seminarista Ramon Sida no tuvo ninguna responsabili-dad ministerial en OLM, vivió aquí este verano mientras él y Senovio hicieron un programa de pasantía de capellanes en el Hospital Northwestern Central Du-Page en Winfield. Él comenzará su tercer año de teología también. Les desea-mos lo mejor a Dave, Senovio y Ramon, junto con todos nuestros seminaristas diocesanos, mientras continúan sus estudios y su discernimiento para el sacerdo-cio. Espero que todos hayan disfrutado de los cantantes “Newman Singers” con su director Joe Mattingly de la Universidad de Iowa, quien nos dirigió en la can-ción en todas las Misas durante el fin de semana del 14/15 de julio. ¡Y su con-cierto del domingo por la noche fue realmente hermoso e inspirador! Quiero agradecer especialmente a la feligresa Carrie Nadziejko, quien hizo los arreglos para que ellos estuvieran aquí y se ocupó de todos los detalles relacionados con la visita de los Newman Singers. Carrie canta en nuestro coro, pero tiene un afecto especial por los Newman Singers, ya que cantó en el coro cuando era es-tudiante en la Universidad de Iowa. Como dijo San Agustín... ¡¡los que cantan oran dos veces!! Y como digo yo... si Dios te dio una voz malísima, ¡devuélvela! ¡¡CANTA!! ¡Que tengan una semana bendecida!

EL TRABAJO QUE DIOS QUIERE ¡Estamos tan ocupados! Muchos de nosotros tenemos más de un traba-jo y parecería que nunca tenemos suficiente tiempo. Somos trabajado-res, voluntarios, padres, amigos y la mayoría es más de una cosa a la vez. Pero, ¿cuál de estos es el trabajo que Dios quiere? Rara vez vemos nuestro trabajo común como el trabajo que Dios quiere. Quizás pensamos que debe-mos ser ministros o sacerdotes, mi-sioneros o benefactores, que debemos realizar trabajos de tiempo completo que se consideran como “las obras de Dios”. Pero todo lo que hacemos con un corazón fiel y con amor por el prójimo es una obra de Dios. Cada uno tiene un papel que cumplir en el mundo y muchos dones son necesa-rios. No siempre podemos ver la rela-ción directa que existe entre nuestro trabajo diario y los designios de Dios. Pero confiamos y tenemos fe en que Dios nos guía a hacer lo que es nece-sario, cuando es necesario. ¿Cuál es “la obra de Dios?” “La obra de Dios consiste en que crean en aquél a quien él ha enviado” (Juan 6:29). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pe 1:16 -19; Mc 9:2-10 Martes: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 o Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Miércoles: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11- 12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Jueves: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Viernes: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-8; Jn 12:24-26 Sábado: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Sal 9:8- 13; Mt 17:14-20 Domingo: 1 Re 19:4-8; Sal 34 (33):2 -9; Ef 4:30 5:2; Jn 6:41-51

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Parish Access Code: WKZJPW

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- I will rain down bread from heaven for you (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). Psalm -- The Lord gave them bread from heaven (Psalm 78). Second Reading -- Put on the new self that has been created in God's way (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24). Gospel -- Whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst (John 6:24-35).

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

In 1794, a young Irishwoman befriended two widows aboard ship while emigrating to America. They bought a house in Philadelphia and began to live a community life under the direction of a priest. Soon they relocated to Washington. There, the "pious ladies," as the neighbors called them, were asked by their priest friend, by then the president of Georgetown University, to begin a religious community. In 1799 they established a branch of the Visitation Order founded by Saint Jane de Chantal and Saint Francis de Sales in the 1620s. The unique vision of this order followed a sensible routine, less arduous and more flexible than most traditions, and also accepted widows and older women. Amazingly, this American outpost of the Visitation began without reference to the "rule" of the Order. Most of the European con-vents had been lost under the "reign of terror," and the rules and customs of the community could not be obtained. A copy of the rule was discov-ered in 1812, and in 1816 the pope officially established the monastery. By then, some French nuns had regrouped, and they sent a habit and cross to be copied. (No religious wore the habit in public in the United States until after the Civil War.) From the beginning, the Georgetown nuns had an educational mission, even though they discovered in the "rule" that such work was officially off-limits for the contemplative life. In America, the nuns depended on a school for their livelihood, so the rule was adapted. Today, the Academy of the Visitation is a thriving ex-ample of excellence in Catholic education, and the adjacent monastery is the oldest monastic foundation in the original thirteen United States. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018

Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life.

-- John 6:27a

GOD'S WORK We are so busy! Most of us have more than one job to do, and we never seem to have enough time. We are workers, vol-unteers, parents, friends, and most of us are more than one thing at a time. But which of these is the work of God? We seldom view our ordinary work as being the work of God. We may think that we have to be ministers or priests, missionaries or charity workers, engaged full-time in works formally identified as being "God's work." But everything we do with a faithful heart and with love for others is God's work. We each have our own role to fill in the world, and many gifts are necessary. We cannot always see the direct connection of our daily work to the plan of God. But we trust and we believe that God leads us to do what is needed, where it is needed. What is "God's work?" "This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent" (John 6:29). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

If you would like to Minister the Lord at Mass in the role of distributing commun-ion or reading the Word of God, there will be training in the fall. Please contact Diane Reiter at 630-851-3444 or dianer@olmercy.com to be noti-fied when training is scheduled.

Eucharistic Minister And

Lector Training

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EDGE (Grades 6-8)

EDGE PLUS COMING IN FALL 2018 To keep everyone updated on our Jr. High program, on many of the Thursday nights throughout the school year, we will begin to have a new program, EDGE PLUS. This will be in addition to our regular Monday night EDGE program. We have been working on these nights adding some faith-filled, social, service & fun filled evenings. No registration will be required for these nights. Here are some of our ideas. We are looking for parent input too. Email me at can-dyr@olmercy.com with ideas.

EDGE ADULT LEADERS NEEDED It’s not too early to think about volunteering for our EDGE Program for our Jr. High Teens. You will receive training throughout the year as well as wells scripted lesson plans. We ask that you bring your own gifts & talents to share with our teens. Jr. High can be a tough time for our teens & what better way to help them on their journey than giving them hope through their faith. Please prayerfully think about this opportunity & call or email me if you are interested or have questions. candyr@olmercy.com Candy 331.707.5376.

We are also looking for an adult volunteer coordinator. This is something that could be done from your home. I will provide the names & I will need you to call & remind the volunteers & give them any specific details that would be im-portant.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS (Grades 9-12) L.I.G.H.T. 2018-2019 Information and registration de-tails are available now. Please check the parish website for more details. Alpha for Teens is coming to OLM! More details will be out soon! Attention All Adults! Would you consider helping with L.I.G.H.T. mini-courses this coming year? We are in need of mini-course facilitators for various courses/topics. Each mini-course is only 4 weeks long so not a big time commitment. We provide training, insight into the course, full lesson plans and all supplies. Please contact Dave in the youth ministry office for more information or if you can help. Teens: Sign-up for Service & Discipleship projects ONLINE! Teens may now sign-up for service and disci-pleship projects online. Please see the website for a list of projects and the link to sign-up. For more information and to sign-up for our e-newsletter, visit our website at https://olmercy.com/formation/light/

RELIGIOUS EDUCATON (Grades K-5)

Building Our Sacred Partnership Question Series

Here is another question I encourage you to ponder and respond to before our Parent Gatherings the week of September 17. What topics of conversation would be helpful to receive professional input and have some shared conversation with other adults that would be supportive to you as the Christian leaders of your households? Some examples may include: My Tween and Social Media, Simple Ways to Model Faith First, or Overwhelming Schedules & Sorting through Life’s Priorities. Looking forward to learning how your parish family can share time, space and resources with you in living out your vocation as parents, guardians and godparents to the next generation of disciples. Mary Jo Trapani, Director of Religious Education, (330) 771-5358, maryjot@olmercy.com RE Registrations: Remind your friends to register their children for faith formation. Let’s work to meet the deadline together: AUGUST 31ST!!!

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Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit Managing Back-to-School Stress There is still time to enjoy summer weather and activities even though some schools may be starting this month. Thoughts of returning back to school may lead to stress in some children. The following suggestions are offered to manage back-to-school stress. Be able to identify stress. Some children may show signs of stress that are easily noted while others may internalize stress. Some common signals of stress are difficulty sleeping, headaches, stomach aches and changes in behavior such as irritability and temper tan-trums. Listen – listen - listen to your child. If your child is having difficulty with concentrating on and completing their work or are not wanting to go to school, figure out what the root of the problem may be. Could it be a bully or a teacher issue? Are they over-scheduled? Sleep is important for everyone. Are you aware of how much sleep is recommended for children and adults? The National Sleep Foundation recommended ranges for hours of sleep according to ages are as fol-lows: 0-3 months – 14 to 17; 4-11 months – 12 to 15; 1-2 years – 11 to 14; 3-5 years – 10 to 13; 6-13 years – 9 to 11; 14-17 years – 8 to 10; 18-25 years – 7 to 9; 26-64 years – 7 to 9 and age 65 or over – 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Sleep loss causes could be related to not being able to manage a demanding schedule, feeling anxious or using technology late at night. Plan ahead. Conflict during the school week may be avoided by discussing the activities of the week at the beginning of the week and creating a visual schedule on a white board so the entire family is aware of everyone’s schedule. Create a morning routine with each child so that the day may start out with less stress. Create a homework contract. Talk with your child before school starts about when they will do their homework and where. Make a time and space that works for everyone. Make time for playtime, downtime and family time. It is a good idea to plan time for unstructured downtime (playtime); sleep and transition periods (downtime) and family meal time or social time (family time). Think about planning meals that include pro-tein, vegetables, fruits and complex carbohydrates. En-courage healthy outlets for stress such as exercise, rest, healthy food choices, play and prayer. It is important for parents to be relaxed and confident in order to help chil-dren deal with back to school stress.

Dealing with Sleep Problems A sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on weekends helps you to fall asleep and stay asleep. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing routine activity before bedtime away from bright lights helps separate sleep time from activities that may cause excitement, stress or anxiety. Avoid naps especially in the afternoon even if you are having trouble sleeping. Exercise daily and at any time of the day, but not at the expense of your sleep. Evaluate your room. The bedroom should be cool – between 60 and 67 de-grees, be free from any distracting noise and free from any light. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, “white noise” machines, humidifiers or fans. Sleep on a comfortable mattress or pillows. Make sure the mattress is comfortable and supportive. The life ex-pectancy of a good quality mattress is nine to ten years. Use bright light to help manage circadian rhythms. Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning. Avoid alcohol, smoking and heavy meals in the evening as they can disrupt sleep. Avoid eating large meals two to three hours before bedtime. Wind down. Spend the last hour before bed doing a calming activity such as reading. Electronic devices emit a type of light that is activating to the brain which makes it hard to fall asleep. If you cannot sleep – go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired. If you still have trouble sleeping after trying these suggestions, consult with your doctor or a sleep professional. (Source: National Sleep Foundation at sleepfoundation.org)

NAMI DuPage Support Group National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) DuPage is located at 115 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. A new support group is available. Suicide Loss Connections meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 7pm-8:30pm at the NAMI DuPage location in Wheaton. A 2nd Annual Remembrance Ceremony is on Tues-day, September 25th at 7PM at the Community Center, NAMI DuPage at 115 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. It is a lighted vigil providing a safe space for people who have a family member or loved one who has died by suicide to find comfort and understanding while sharing stories of healing and hope. RSVP to Patty Johnstone at p.johnstone@namidupage.org or at (630) 752-0066.

Pastoral Care Concerns If you or someone you know has concerns about their spiritual, emotional or physical health, please contact Jolene LeRoy RN Director of Pastoral Care for resources, referrals and supportive care at (630) 851-3444, extension 403 or at jolenel@olmercy.com.

Page 8 Around the Parish

The Knights of Columbus Robert H. Weaver Council #12005 will be spon-soring a blood drive on Saturday, Au-

gust 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. in the PLC, room 114. You can sign up online at www.heartlandbc.org, or by calling Mike at 630-220-5602. Walk-ins are also welcome! If you are unable to do-nate on that date, you can go to any Heartland Blood Center and give the Knights’ council number, 12005. Please consider donating because the need for blood is great.

Sunday, August 12, 2018 “Let’s Be Friends! Building Authentic

Relationship” Ms. Rebecca Siar

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Call Dave at (331) 707-5371 for additional details.

VOLUNTEERS FOR OLM EFFORTS AT

HESED HOUSE NEEDED Hesed House is a homeless shelter located in Aurora, which provides men, women and children with shelter, food and unconditional hospitality. The OLM program for Hesed House provides the food/supplies and VOLUNTEER WORKERS to serve a meal and provide hospitality on the first Tuesday of each month. Each evening anywhere from 100-150 'guests' are appreciative of the meal and companionship provided through this ministry. Donations of food and/or volunteer time are so-licited on a monthly basis. For more information or to volunteer your time or food/supplies items please contact Len or Linda Eickhoff at 630-904-0906 or Deacon Phil Rehmer at 630-851-3444, extension 232. Thank you!

Women In Faith Begins Wednesday, September 12

9:00 AM Join other women from Our Lady of Mercy Parish to help bridge the gap between our Catholic Faith and everyday life. This session we will be studying Divine Mercy in My Soul - Diary of Saint Maria Fausti-na Kowalska. The Women In Faith group meets bi-weekly on Wednes-day mornings from 9-11:30 AM. The study will be offered in both English and Spanish. For more in-formation, contact Barbara Abdoo at 815-524-4525 or abdoo5@comcast.net or Veroni-ca Manzanares (630) 210-6143 or verojuarez72@hotmail.com.

Financial Information Page 9

Fiscal Year-to-Date Information (as of 07/22/18)

Please remember Our Lady of Mercy Parish in your will and estate planning.

Thank you for your generosity!!

Actual Year-to-Date Collections: $ 121,028

Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $ 124,000

Amount Above Budget: $ (2,972)

07/22/18 Sunday Collection: $ 30,061

Weekly Sunday Goal: $ 31,000

Amount Above Goal: $ (939)

Parish Sacrificial Giving

2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report

It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the addi-tional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. Parish Goal

Amount Pledged

Amount Paid

Remaining Balance

Rebate Amount

# of Families Pledged

122,500

159,835

115,525

44,310

0

608

$

$

$

$

$

GEMS

OUR NEXT GEMS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 IN THE PLC GYMNASIUM...

IF YOU ARE FIFTY YEARS OR OVER...HOW ABOUT JOINING A GROUP OF YOUR PEERS AND FRIENDS FOR A MONTHLY GATHERING. OUR NEXT GEMS EVENT WILL BE A NOON MASS CELEBRATING THE FEAST OF THE AS-SUMPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A LUNCHEON IN THE PLC. Our August meeting on August 15 will have a "BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICH" theme. We will supply a variety of sandwich meats, cheese, breads, condiments, etc. to enable you to create the sandwich of your choice. Desert contributions will be appreciated for this meeting. Additionally, please keep in mind that, one of our members, Pat Feinberg, hosts the "Critics Corner Mov-ie Club" towards the end of each month at a local thea-ter with a luncheon following nearby. Please contact Pat directly at 630-585-6437 for more information. Also please consider joining the OLM Bridge Club, which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Ministry Room at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Please contact Willie at 630-898-1999 regarding joining the group. Both men and women are welcomed. You may also be interested in the OLM card group, which also meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the PLC (room #110) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions please email Ann at ANNC1001@AOL.COM If you have any other GEMS related questions please send them to Phyllis Anderson via email at phyllisanderson5027@yahoo.com Please pray for our sick GEMS members.

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Parish Activities for the Week

Our Lady of Mercy Weekend Masses August 11 & 12

Fr. Don McLaughlin will preach at all Masses

Saturday: 4:00p Fr Mark Bernhard/Dcn Tim Kueper

Sunday: 7:30a Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Phil Rehmer

9:00a Fr Mark Bernhard/Dcn Tony Martini

10:45a Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Mike Plese

12:30p Fr Mark Bernhard/Dcn Mike Plese

5:30p Fr Don McLaughlin

SUNDAY August 5 9:00-9:00p VBS Setup PLC 5:30-6:30p VBS Volunteer Training MPR MONDAY August 6 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 9:00-12:00p Vacation Bible School PLC 6:00-6:30p Benediction Church 7:00-9:00p MercyFest Mtg Rm 204 TUESDAY August 7 8:30-9:00a Coffee And… Ministry Rm 9:00-12:00p Vacation Bible School PLC 1:00-3:00p OLM Card Group Rm 110 6:00-9:00p ALPHA Ministry Rm WEDNESDAY August 8 9:00-12:00p Vacation Bible School PLC 7:00-8:00p Baptism Class Church THURSDAY August 9 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 9:00-12:00p Vacation Bible School PLC FRIDAY August 10 9:00-12:00p Vacation Bible School PLC SATURDAY August 11 8:00-12:00p K of C Blood Drive Rm 114 3:00-3:50p Reconciliation Narthex SUNDAY August 12 8:00-10:30a Summoned Men of Faith Rm 114 2:00-3:00p Baptism Church 6:30-8:30p Theology on Tap Rm 217/218 7:00-9:00p Adult Men’s Basketball MPR

Catholic Charities is hosting A Swing and a Prayer golf outing on August 23, 2018 with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM at the Joliet Country Club. Standard foursome of golf is $600 ($640 after 7/23) and cost for a single player is $150 ($160 after 7/23). All player fees include driving range, green fees for 18 holes of golf with cart, buffet lunch, two drinks on-course, and buffet dinner. Tickets are available by calling 815-724-1140 or online at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Proceeds from A Swing and a Prayer benefit the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact Pete Kinsella at pkinsella@cc-doj.org or 630-519-6531. To learn more about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Summer Blessings

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FAX NUMBER: 630-851-3468 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm WEEKEND MASSES: Sat.4:00p;Sun.7:30a,9:00a,10:45a,12:30p, 5:30p DAILY MASSES: Monday-Friday 8:00a (Rosary after Daily Mass) HOLY DAY MASSES: Generally celebrated at 7pm evening prior; 8am and 7pm the day of.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00-3:45pm; Reconciliation services held seasonally. SICK AND HOMEBOUND Contact the Parish Office so we may help you in any way possible.

HOSPITALIZATION: If you anticipate a hospitalization or are admitted to an area hospital and would like a visit from a priest or Eucharistic Minister, please notify the parish office.

BAPTISMS: Registered parishioners wishing their child baptized must attend a parent meeting held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Baptisms are held at 12 noon the first Saturday of the month and at 2:00 p.m. the second Sundays of the month. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.

WEDDINGS: The bride, groom or either set of parents must be registered members of the parish for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding. Weddings may be scheduled no less than six months out in order to fulfill the diocesan marriage preparation re-quirements. Contact Diane Reiter, ext. 221.

NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you! Please register by attending our “New Parishioner Registration/Welcoming” meeting the last Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. For more info call: 851-3444, ext. 221.

HOSPITALITY: “Hospitality” weekend is held in the Parish Life Center Multi Purpose Room after all Saturday/Sunday Masses on the last full weekend of each month (excluding December).

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, Voicemail - ext. 400

CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER— The Church of Our Lady of Mercy #512124 ADDRESS— 701 S. Eola Road Aurora, IL 60504 PHONE— 630-851-3444 CONTACT PERSON— Diane - Ext. 221 SOFTWARE— Microsoft Publisher 2002 PRINTER— Acrobat 6.0 TRANSMISSION— Via Email Day: Tuesday NUMBER OF PAGES SENT— 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN— SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS— Fed Ex: Deliver to main entrance on the North side of Church