MonFri11:30 AM to 12:00 PM A priest is available for Confession or a chat on weekdays before the 12:05 Mass upon request.
Thursday:10:00 AM to 10:30 AM St Cecilia's before the Thursday morning Mass.
Saturday:10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Mercy Chapel (St Mary's)11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Mercy Chapel (St Mary's)
Adoration Times
Sunday1:00 PM to 7:00 PM 3 Days of Mercy (Confession on the hour)
SunSat8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday1:00 PM to 7:00 PM 3 Days of Mercy (Confession on the hour)
Thursday1:00 PM to 7:00 PM 3 Days of Mercy (Confession on the hour)
The Mercy Chapel is open daily for private prayer and adoration. Enter by the side door to St Mary's Church, opposite Wearmouth Bridge. We pray Morning Prayer every day at 8 a.m. in the Mercy Chapel.
Open to all students! Drop into the Chaplaincy every Wednesday between 1pm - 2pm for tea, coffee, snacks, bracelet making and other relaxing activities!
You’re warmly invited to join our RCIA (Journey of Faith) programme as we explore the richness of the Catholic faith together. Whether you’re curious, seeking answers, or ready to take the next step, this is a welcoming space to ask questions and deepen your relationship with God. All are welcome!
We live our lives according to the stories we believe... but what if there is another story?
That story is the gospel! The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. All adults and teens are invited to join us in discovering the story.
The Rescue Project starts 6 January at 6.30 pm.
St Jeanne Jugan Parish
Parishioners of St Jeanne Jugan Parish — St Leonard's, Holy Rosary and Immaculate Heart — needing pastoral care or support are welcome to contact Our Lady of Mercy Parish for the time being.
If you've been away from the practice of the faith for a little while or a long time, welcome back! People stop practicing their faith for all sorts of reasons. However, Jesus never stops calling us back home to his Catholic Church.
Right now he's calling you and waiting for you to respond to his invitation to experience again the peace and joy that only he can bring. Welcome home!
He is Risen, Alleluia! This Easter Sunday, dive into our special newsletter for reflections that bring the life-giving event of Jesus' resurrection closer to you, just as the mysterious cloths in the tomb did for early Christians. Explore the profound meaning of the empty tomb and the folded burial cloths – small details that speak volumes about Christ's victory over death. Find the readings for Mass and discover how the Resurrection calls us to live differently, setting our minds on things above. Plus, get all the essential parish announcements and the week's schedule. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and joy this Easter season!
This week, we shift our focus to the consolidation of David's kingdom and the early reign of Solomon, as recounted in Chronicles. Expect to witness the assembly of a nation, the establishment of worship, and the preparation for the construction of the Temple. It is a period of organisation, of laying the groundwork for future generations. We move from the fragmented aftermath of Saul's reign to the unified strength of David's, and the burgeoning prosperity of Solomon's.
This week’s readings take us through turbulent times, from the reigns of flawed kings in 2 Kings to the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. Among those narratives, King Hezekiah’s story in 2 Kings 19-20 stands out, particularly his response to Sennacherib’s threats. It’s a moment that reveals the power of prayer and the importance of trust in God, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
1 Chronicles, unlike the preceding books of Kings, offers a retrospective lens on Israel's history, focusing particularly on the lineage of David and the southern kingdom of Judah. It's less a comprehensive historical account and more a theological interpretation, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant and the importance of proper worship.