Advent &
Christmas 2021

O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver,
the hope of the nations and their Saviour:
Come and save us, O Lord our God.
Find out more about Advent and Christmas at Our Lady of Mercy
Our Lady of Mercy
Sunderland

Welcome to the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Mercy, Sunderland, part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

The parish is made from the communities of St Mary's and St Cecilia's & St Patrick's,
and includes the Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Sunderland.

Our Lady of Mercy is a welcoming, prayerful and inclusive worshipping community journeying together in faith.

We're passionate about serving our local community.
Through various ministries and activities we reach out to those in need,
providing a warm welcome to the homeless, asylum seekers and refugees.
Parish Mission Statement

For six weeks the Parish Pastoral Council prayed and discerned together and now, during Advent, we're asking every parishioner to take 10-15 minutes to pray with and and share their thoughts on the Parish Mission Statement.
Lean more and give feedback
- Draft Parish Mission Statement
  
  Our Lady of Mercy Parish is formed of the Catholic communities of St Cecilia’s and St Patrick’s Church, St Mary’s Church, the Sisters of Mercy, St Mary’s RC Primary School, St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy, St Aidan’s Catholic Academy and the Sunderland University Catholic Chaplaincy.
  
  Jesus Christ unites and inspires us through his Word and the sacraments to share the good news with the people of Sunderland. Together with others working for the common good, we welcome everyone in a spirit of friendship and service so that all people may know God’s love.
His name will be Emmanuel, God-with-us.

Isaiah 7:14
Register with the Parish

We held a parish census on the weekend of 2/3 October. However, if you weren't at Mass
that weekend you can still register with the parish. Click on the link below to get started
or fill in a form available act the back of the churches.
Fill in Census
Welcome [back] home

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, waiting for you to respond to his invitation
to experience again the peace and joy that only he can bring.

The global pandemic has made us all think about what is truly important in our lives.
Say 'yes' to Jesus and come back home.
Infant Baptism

Learn about having your baby baptised at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and apply online.
Learn more and apply online
What's On at our Lady of Mercy
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Wear Walking

Scripture, reflection and music to accompany your walk along the River Wear,
from Wearmouth Bridge to Roker Beach, stopping at the C2C planet markers.
Download Prayer Walk Guide
The Year of
St Joseph

Almighty God, you have chosen Saint Joseph to be the mainstay of Jesus and Mary,

the wise and faithful servant in whom they could trust.

We pray that he may be the guardian of our Parish and our families;

that he may inspire with confidence those who seek his protection;

that he may give security to those who work in the vineyard of your Son;

and finally, that he may be a source of strength to us, who wish like him,

to dedicate ourselves ever more fully to Christ’s service, now and in times to come.

Amen.
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- St Mary's Church
  27 Bridge Street
  Sunderland
  SR1 1TQ
- St Cecilia's Church
  Ryhope Road
  Sunderland
  SR2 7TG
- (0191) 567 5354
  sunderland.ourladyofmercy@
  rcdhn.org.uk
- A Parish of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

Draft Parish Mission Statement