The Catholic Community of

Our Lady of Mercy

South Bound Brook, NJ

ROASRY ALTAR SOCIETY

GERTRUDE HAWK CHRISTMAS CANDY SALE:

Brochures are available at all Church exits.

ORDERS ARE DUE BACK BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th

Place orders in collection basket or rectory mail slot. We need at least $1,000 in sales to make any profit. The delicious candy makes a great gift for Christmas, especially for the person with a sweet tooth, or for someone who "has everything" but you need to give them "something".

If you are not a chocolate lover, why not donate some candy to the Food Bank? It would serve as a great Christmas surprise from Santa for a deserving child or family.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 8

DUE TO PRINTING ISSUES AT OUR ENVELOPE SUPPLIER, THERE WILL BE PERIODIC DELAYS IN THE DELIVERY OF YOUR ENVELOPES. PLEASE USE THE GENERIC ENVELOPES LOCATED AT ALL CHURCH ENTRANCES AND WHEN THERE ARE 2 COLLECTIONS ON A WEEKEND, USE 2 SEPARATE ENVELOPES FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. THANK YOU.

October 25 - Offertory

November 1 - Offertory & All Saints

November 8 - Offertory

OLM RENOVATION PLEDGE CAMPAIGN PROGRESS REPORT:

TOTAL PLEDGED: $284,966/$300,000 (95%)

OLM: $104,925

KCC: $180,041

TOTAL RECEIVED: $280,206/$300,000 (93%)

OLM: $104,065

KCC: $176,141

TOTAL FAMILY/INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION: 214

OLM: 83

KCC: 131

INFORMATION ABOVE IS AS OF JULY 1, 2026

THE PLEDGE CAMPAIGN HAS ENDED, IF YOU STILL HAVE NOT FULFILLED YOUR COMMITMENT PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.

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PROJECTS COMPLETED/IN PROGRESS:

HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT - COMPLETED

REPAIR CHURCH REAR ENTRANCE CANOPIES - COMPLETED

REPAIR/PAINT ELEVATOR HALLWAY & PARKING LOT STAIRWELL WALLS TO CHURCH HALL - COMPLETED

CLEAN AND POLISH CHURCH HALL FLOOR - COMPLETED

LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS IN STAIRWAYS - COMPLETED

REPLACED CHAPEL ENTRY WAY - COMPLETED

NEW LIGHTING IN BOTH CHURCH SIDE TRANCEPTS - COMPLETED

REPLACE RECTORY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - COMPLETED

RECTORY: REPAIR/REFINISH FRONT DOOR & DOOR MOLDINGS, REMOVE LEAKING TILE ROOF AND INSTALL NEW ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF, REPLACE FRONT DINING ROOM WINDOW AND MOLDING, REPAIR/REPLACE DORMER MOLDING, REPLACE RECTORY GUTTERS, POWER WASH RECTORY - COMPLETED

RECTORY: REPAIR FRONT DOOR PORCH - COMPLETED

INSTALL NEW RAILINGS ON RECTORY FRONT PORCH - NOVEMBER

CHURCH SACRISTY REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING PANELS, REPLACE CEILING LIGHTS - COMPLETED

CHURCH SOUND SYSTEM AMPLIFIER, MIXER, MICROPHONES AND RACK REPLACEMENT - COMPLETED

REPLACE GARAGE, CHAPEL AND RECTORY BREEZEWAY ROOF -

COMPLETED

STRIP AND PAINT CHURCH CEILING ABOVE ALTAR AND CEILING ABOVE SIDE PEWS - DETERMINING FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY

NEW AIR CONDITIONER IN CHAPEL - COMPLETED

UPGRADE CHURCH HALL KITCHEN - TBD

REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN ENTRANCE STEPS TO OUR CHURCH - OBTAINING QUOTES

CUT DOWN, GRIND STUMPS AND REMOVE 2 DEAD TRESS NEAR SHED IN CHURCH BACK PARKING LOT - COMPLETED

REPLACE AND INSTALL NEW GENERATOR FOR RECTORY - IN PROGRESS