Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept 15th

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And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Christ.”— Mark 8:29
First Reading:  Isaiah 50:5-9a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
Second Reading: James 2:14-18
Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

We welcome back Fr. Ngema who will be leading Mass again this Sunday (only).

Prayer Intentions

Please remember those who are in need of our continued prayers for health and healing and for all those who care for them:
Ron Acuna
David Bleckinger
Thomas Brady
Linda Cheshareck
Illeana De La Torre
Paolo De La Vega
Barbara Drake
Donna & Sherwood Elliott
Richard Hertzberg
Jack Hill
Michael Lambert
Raphael Lopez
Margaret Morkowski
Edwina Murray
Fr. David O’Rourke
Marie Peckham
Bob Perata
Eliana Quintana
Dee Rosier
Fred Siegmund
David Young
Please continue to pray for Bishop John Cummins who remains in hospice.

Help Celebrate Fall
Our Lady of Mercy History Talk with Photos

Free OLM Buttons for Everyone!
Saturday, September 14
5:00 p.m.
Parish Hall

Wine & Cheese Served

Next Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 17
6:00 p.m.
Parish Hall

Next Parish Dinner
Saturday, September 28
5:00 p.m.

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&
Bring an Appetizer, Salad or Dessert


We have raised $22,378 to date
with your support and pledges,
that’s

90% of the $25,000 Goal!!!

DONATE $50 or more and
be entered to win a drawing for
$500 and other prizes.

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OLM CHURCH INTERIOR
PAINTING FUND

Everyone who donated or donates $50 or more
is 
eligible for the drawing.
(Parish Council and Pastor excluded)

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Summer Break
Our Lady of Mercy
Women’s Prayer Group will resume in the Fall.
Questions, please contact Wendy Hallett
or call 925.817.7741

Most requested items: Peanut Butter — Plastic jars only; Canned Tuna, Chicken, Beans, Soups and Fruits; Granola Bars, Pasta and Rice. Our food barrel is located in the entryway of the Church. These much needed food items will be taken to our neighbors — the Souper Kitchen, Richmond Rescue Mission, Missionaries of Charity or other local food sites.  No open or expired food please or glass jars — they break. Thank you for your continued generosity and giving.

Have no insurance and need medical care? 
Let’s get you to a healthy place!
The Clinic is BART accessible
19th Street Station
 A free medical clinic for those without insurance or underinsured located at the corner of 21st and Harrison Street in Oakland.  
Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street, Suite # 120
Oakland, CA  94612