Announcements

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI 2026 CRAWFISH FESTIVAL

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST2026

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Annual Crawfish Festival will held this Sunday, April 19th from 12pm - 8pm

5100 Dabney

Houston, TX

$5 Admission

https://www.stfrancisofhouston.org/upcoming-events

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST2026

Write a 300-word essay explaining the scripture. Luke 8:8 reminds us that when seeds are planted in good soil, they can grow and produce a fruitful harvest. Describe how the values, lessons, or opportunities in your life have prepared you to grow and succeed. How do you plan to use your education and experiences to produce a fruitful harvest that benefits your community and others?

Grand Prize winner will receive a $1000 scholarship

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 5PM CST

https://forms.gle/3fCeqSEmbRxQq6MB6

CONFIRMATION

PERMANENT DIACONATE - INQUIRER MEETING

Confirmation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church at 6PM

We have 2 students from Our Mother of Mercy being confirmed. Please come our and support our youth.

PERMANENT DIACONATE - INQUIRER MEETING

All Catholic men interested in the Permanent Diaconate are invited along with their spouses, to a day of reflection and questions about the program

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026

3PM - 6PM

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

3648 S/SGT LUCIAN ADAMS DR, 61ST ST

PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642

EMAIL: PERMANENTDIACONATE@DIOCESEOFBMT.ORG

409-749-0171

MASS INTENTIONS

APRIL 18TH

Martha Melonson

Rest in Peace

Requsted by

Woodrow and Yolanda Ozan

APRIL 19TH

Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland Walters

Rest is Peace

Requested by Lloyd Tahan, Jr.

Louise Donatto

Rest In Pease

Requested by

The Family

Lionel Hebert

Rest In Peace

Requested by

Vera Hebert

GET INVOLVED

MASS INTENTIONS

It is a wonderful and beautiful part of our Catholic tradition to offer a mass for a loved one, living or deceased. Several dates are available for mass intentions at a cost of $5.00

Please use the mass intention forms that are located in the rear of the church. You can place it in the collection basket, put it in the mailbox or call the church office for more information.

CCE ATTENDANCE

The CCE program focuses on spiritual growth and the understanding of the Gospel teaching to our youth. Parents, the ultimate goal is youth participation and attendance. Please bring your child/children to CCE each Sunday.

OUR MOTHER OF MERCY IS ON WHATSAPP

Have you joined us on WhatsApp? Please kindly join the “Our Mother of Mercy,Ames“ chat.whatsapp.com

It costs you no money. We hope to share the priest’s daily reflections on the readings of the day, especially for those who cannot attend weekday masses.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

The next council meeting TBD

VISITORS ARE WELCOME HERE

You are always welcome to our parish. If you are a visitor, please indicate by a wave of your hand to be acknowledged. We are glad you have chosen to worship with us and welcome you into our midst, and pray that God may bless you. Our ushers will have a welcoming package for you at the end of mass.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

We encourage you to request a Holy Mass on your birthday and/or anniversary. Please send your mass request at the beginning of the month to the office. On the LAST SUNDAY of each month, those who celebrated their birthday and/or anniversary during the month, will be called to the altar to receive a blessing and immediately afterwards, we will fellowship and enjoy light refreshments in the hall.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS BORN IN MARCH

"We want to wish you a Happy Birthday, from the bottom of our hearts!"

Happy Birthday!

LET EVERYTHING PRAISE THE LORD

To make our worship of God livelier, Fr. Francis is appealing for donations of guitars, tambourines, xylophones, saxophones and musical drums. If God touches your heart to donate any, please do so. May God Bless you!

ACM - APPEAL FOR CATHOLIC MINISTRIES

Our ACM goal for 2026 is $26,527.00

In this year of ACM, we are urging all of the parishioners of Our Mother of Mercy to make a pledge so that we, the Catholic Church, can make a difference in the lives of people throughout the 9 counties of our diocese and right here in our Parish and our neighbors. If you have already made your commitment, THANK YOU! If you have not, please pick up an ACM envelope in the rear of the church.

COMMUNION VISITS

Communion visits are available to the sick and homebound every Sunday. Please contact the church office for more information.

CANDLE PURCHASE

Starting April 1, 2026, the cost of individual candles will be $4 per candle and $45 for a case of candles.

Please contact the office for more information.

OUR MISSION

Fr. FRANCIS ANOZIE, MSP