Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic Church

Mercedes, Texas

A Parish of the Diocese of Brownsville - Weslaco Deanery

322 S. Vermont Ave.   |   P.O. Box 805 Mercedes, Tx. 78570
(956)565-1141 Office | (956)565-1640 Fax | (956)514-5138 CCE Office
Open   Mon | Tue | Thu | Fri  9a-6p   &   Wed 8a-5p
Closed   M-F 12p-1p   -   Closed   Sat | Sun
 

OLM Legacy Project

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---------------------------------- Here is how you can help:

Consider any of the following options throughout our 3-year campaign:

  • $2 per day
  • $10 per week
  • $50 per month

Our Online Giving portal will allow you to be part of this Legacy Project in many different ways.  Please consider making this a regular part of your planned giving over the next three years for this important project.  Click here or on the image above.  Already have an Online Giving account with OLM?  Add it to your planned giving profile and dedicate a special contribution to this project.
Start TODAY!

You can also pick up a Pledge Card at mass and simply make payments on your own on a weekly or monthly basis much like your regulary tithing.  Click on the image below to download and print.

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Weekend Mass Schedule

  • Saturday 4:00 PM - English (will change to 5pm after 3/10/2024) 
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - Español
  • Sunday 9:00 AM - English
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - English
  • Sunday 1:00 PM - Español

Weekday Mass Schedule

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:00 AM - English
  • 1st Fridays of Month 7:00 AM - English

News & Announcements

OLM ANNOUNCES NEW "LEGACY PROJECT"

Our Lady of Mercy has embarked on a new project that will have lasting impact on our community of faith.  There are two properties that the church plans to acquire to meet some long-term goals of encompassing the entire church property campus, and provide a safe alternative for parishioners to park when attending mass.  Read more about this project.

BAPTISM REGISTRATION

Parents that wish to baptize their children (0-6 year of age) should contact the Parish Office to register for required classes (in Spanish/en Español).  Visit our Sacraments page for more details.


ONGOING FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS

Adults are encouraged to addend our monthly discussion group that is designed around a selected book (provided at no cost) in the Parish Hall from 10am-12pm.  Join us on the last Saturday of the month.


MINISTERS NEEDED

The church needs help in order to expand its services to YOU its parishioners. In order to resume services in the church such as funerals, weddings, vespers, or other special services... we need YOU, for...

  • Ushers
  • Cleaning Teams
  • Lectors
  • Sacristans

Contact one of the existing ministers or contact the office for more information. You can access different ministry information here. There is a great need... God is calling you. We pray that you ask for God’s guidance.  He is calling YOU! May God bless each and every one of you and keep you safe.


STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross are being erected around the church property to allow the faithful to practice this important devotion safely.  Parishioners are encouraged to practice this devotion anytime as a family or individually.

Parish Office OPEN

Parish Office OPEN with Restrictions
The Parish Office is open. Only 1 person in the "Lobby" at a time, please. All visitors must wear a "face covering" and continue to observe social distancing requirements. Please feel welcome to come by the office during normal business hours. Also you can continue to support the Church with your weekly contributions by clicking here. Livestream masses will continue.

Let us allow Jesus to heal us – we always need this, everyone – so that we might in our turn be witnesses to God’s healing tenderness.