For nearly a century, Our Lady of Mercy has been the spiritual home of generations of families across Mercedes and the Rio Grande Valley. The Love Builds Hope — Legacy Project is our commitment to the generations who will worship here long after us. Your generosity makes it possible.

A Letter from Our Pastor

In the spirit of stewardship, we are being called to recognize that all we have is a gift from God, and we are merely caretakers of these blessings. Bishop Daniel Flores and I have every confidence in your generosity. We understand that each of us is blessed differently, and not everyone can participate in the same way or give the same amount. However, we humbly ask each parishioner to prayerfully consider making a meaningful gift that reflects the blessings you have received.

Both Bishop Flores and I were among the first to make a pledge to this campaign. Recognizing the needs and the opportunity to invest in the legacy of our parish and the Church in the Rio Grande Valley, we felt called to contribute in a way that is significant for us.

Campaign packets will be available following Mass for you to pick up. Inside, you will find our case statement, which details the campaign goals and the impact we hope to make. All pledges are above and beyond your normal offertory giving. Please fill out your pledge form and return it next weekend. You may place it in the collection basket, drop it off at the parish office, or mail it.

Whatever gift you can offer, after thoughtful and prayerful discernment, will be received with deep gratitude and will make a meaningful difference. Together, we are working toward a stronger parish and striving to leave a legacy for generations of Catholics in the Rio Grande Valley.

What the Legacy Project Includes

The Legacy Project includes improvements across the church block: a renewed Prayer Garden dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, Undoer of the Knots, and Refuge of Sinners; a new parking lot; and other property improvements. Maps and photos of these projects will be added here as they progress — upload via the Page Content admin panel.

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