Pentecost Vigil Mass & International Potluck – 5/23
One powerful night. Two beautiful celebrations. 
Pentecost — the birthday of the Church — and Fr. Michael’s 10th anniversary.
Pentecost Vigil Mass & the International Pentecost Potluck on May 23! 
We joyfully invite you to celebrate the great feast of Pentecost—the birthday of the Church —at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Saturday, May 23, 2026
beginning with the 4:00 PM Pentecost Vigil Mass followed by our vibrant
One Spirit, One Faith, Many Nations: An International Pentecost Potluck from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Parish Life Center (PLC).
This year, we also celebrate a joyful dual moment in our parish family:
**Fr. Michael’s 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood!**
For a decade, Fr. Michael has poured out his life in service—bringing Christ to others through the sacraments, preaching the Gospel, and shepherding our community. What a gift to celebrate this milestone together on the very feast that gave birth to the Church he serves.
Pentecost honors the powerful moment in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–13), when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples—fulfilling Jesus’ promise and uniting people across languages and cultures to proclaim the Gospel.
**The Church was born in fire, unity, and every language under heaven…**
Let us come together to relive that Spirit-filled unity and to rejoice in the many cultures and backgrounds that make up our community.
A Warm Invitation for All
TO ALL PARISHIONERS & FRIENDS. Whether you were born here or came to the U.S. from another country, you are an essential part of our parish family.
We invite everyone to wear cultural or traditional attire to Mass so we can celebrate the beauty and universality of our Catholic faith!
TO OUR NEWLY INITIATED CATHOLICS. If you recently celebrated Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist at the Easter Vigil—or joined the Church through a Profession of Faith—we extend a special welcome to you! Come celebrate your first Pentecost with us as a fully initiated member of the Church.
After Mass: “One Spirit, One Faith, Many Nations” International Potluck
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | PARISH LIFE CENTER
Here’s How You Can Participate
Bring a dish that reflects your heritage—appetizer, main course, or dessert (serving 12 or more people).
Sign up by Friday, May 10 to let us know what dish you’ll bring.
You can also sign up in person after Mass on May 2–3 or May 9–10.
Please include the country of origin, dish name, ingredients, and category (appetizer, main, dessert).
Please bring your dish in rectangular disposable foil trays for easier warming, storage, and cleanup. Each dish will be labeled with a tent card noting its name, country of origin, category, and ingredients (to assist with allergy awareness).
As mentioned above, come dressed in your traditional or cultural clothing and share the beauty of your heritage with others!
Want to Help Behind the Scenes? We are looking for Country/Regional Coordinators to help organize dishes and coordinate with participants. Sign up using the same link and our social committee will connect with you.
Let us come together—united by the Holy Spirit—to celebrate our shared faith, our parish family, and the beautiful diversity that reflects the heart of the Church.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Come Holy Spirit!
“Lord, send out Your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
—Psalm 104:30