OUR MISSION
"To Glorify God by sharing the GOOD NEWS
of Christ and establishing believers to pursue
God's plan for their lives."
Fr. FRANCIS ANOZIE, MSP
- SUNDAY MASS 8:30AM
- WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MASS 8:00AM
- SATURDAY MASS 4:00PM
- SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH & JUNE 20TH AT OUR MOTHER OF MERCY
- SATURDAY, MAY 30TH & JUNE 13TH AT SACRED HEART
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION AT OUR MOTHER OF MERCY
- SATURDAY 3:30PM-3:45PM
- SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:15AM
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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 church mailbox, deliver it to the church office, or click the link here
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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.
FIRST SOUL FOOD SUNDAY - JUNE 7TH
Presented by the Breakfast Club Ministry, please join is for our First Soul Food Sunday for a fresh home cooked meal. You will be alba to select one meat and two sides. The meal will include bread and a drink; all for $15.00
We will start serving at 10:30am until all is sold. We hope that you will sty and enjoy your meal at the hall to visit with family and friends or we can pack it ip for you to take home. The success of this meal will determine of our Ministry sponsors will do this more often.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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.
UPDATE----> TO DATE WE HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING:
PLEDGES - $5,288
PAYMENTS - $3,028
BALANCE - $23,499
LET'S REACH OUR GOAL!!
VIRTUS REGISTRATION UPDATE
There are certain requirements that must be followed in the Diocese when being a volunteer for the church. All Volunteer ministries must be Virtus trained and be in compliance to volunteer. If you are a team leader, you must submit to the office a listing of your team members and verify they have been Virtus trained. We still have parishioners who are not in compliance. Please click the button below to begin the process or to update your information.
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.
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.
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!
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.
VIRTUS REGISTRATION
ARE YOU A VOLUNTEER? HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR VIRTUS REGISTRATION? CLICK BELOW TO LEARN MORE