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This Weekend:
Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy Sunday is a significant celebration in the Catholic Church observed on the Sunday after Easter. It was established by Pope John Paul II in the year 2000, inspired by the visions and spiritual writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who promoted devotion to God’s mercy. The feast emphasizes that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ reveals the depth of God’s mercy for humanity. Through this celebration, the Church invites believers to trust in God’s compassion and extend mercy to others.

At the heart of Divine Mercy Sunday lies the profound relationship between love and mercy. Love is the very nature of God; it is creative, self-giving, and unconditional. Mercy, on the other hand, is love encountering human weakness and suffering. When love sees brokenness, it does not condemn but responds with compassion and forgiveness. In this sense, mercy can be understood as love in action.

The life and mission of Jesus illustrate this interplay beautifully. His interactions with sinners, the sick, and the marginalized reveal a love that refuses to abandon humanity despite its failures. His forgiveness of those who crucified Him and His welcoming of the repentant demonstrate that divine love expresses itself most powerfully through mercy. Thus, mercy is not a sign of weakness but the highest expression of love.

Divine Mercy Sunday reminds us that God’s mercy flows from the wounded heart of Christ. The message “Jesus, I trust in You,” often associated with the Divine Mercy devotion, calls all to rely completely on God’s loving compassion. Trust opens the human heart to receive mercy and to become a channel of mercy for others.

The celebration also challenges us to imitate this divine pattern. If God’s love is merciful, then authentic Christian love must also be merciful. Forgiveness, patience, kindness, and solidarity with those who suffer become concrete ways of living out this truth. By practicing mercy in daily life, we participate in God’s transforming love.

Ultimately, Divine Mercy Sunday teaches that love and mercy are inseparable. Love gives birth to mercy, and mercy reveals the depth of love. Together, they form the foundation of the Christian faith and the path by which humanity encounters the healing presence of God.

We will have Divine Mercy prayers in our Chapel on Saturday, April 11, after the 5:00 pm Holy Mass, and on Sunday, April 12, after the 11:30 AM Holy Mass.

This will be a great opportunity to pray together and experience God's mercy and love. All are invited to participate in this prayer experience!

-- Fr. Augustine

Friday, April 10:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)
- High School Youth Ministry Retreat 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 11:
- High School Youth Ministry Retreat
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 a.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Sunday, April 12: Divine Mercy Sunday
Coffee & Donuts After Each Mass (Plaza)
(Family Fellowship Sunday)
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. with CLW (Church)
- Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- Divine Mercy Chaplet 12:30 p.m. (Chapel)
- Baptism Class 1:00 p.m. (Church)
- Imago Dei Meeting 1:00 p.m. (Oscar)
- Youth Confirmation Year #2 1:30 p.m. (Pope)
- OCIC/T Class with Deacon Dave 2:00 p.m. (Ignatius)
Monday, April 13:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Christian Meditation 5:30 p.m. (Ignatius)
- Men of Faith Dinner Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Hall)
- High School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
Tuesday, April 14:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Pastoral Staff Meeting 10:30 a.m. (Pope)
- Mental Health Ministry Meeting 11:00 a.m. (Oscar)
- Liturgy Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. (Pope)
- Faith Formation Kindergarten-5th Grade 3:45 p.m. (All Rooms)
- Faith Formation 1st-5th Grade 6:15 p.m. (All Rooms)
Wednesday, April 15:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. (Church)
- New Testament Bible Study Group 6:45 p.m. (Oscar)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
- OCIA Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
Thursday, April 16:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Family Rosary 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
- Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Hall)

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Coffee and Donuts Will Now be Served Twice a Month,
and We are Excited to Invite Everyone!

Our goal is to foster relationships and spark dialogue between parishioners. We truly believe that sharing a treat and a conversation strengthens the heart of our Church family.

Like many things these days, the cost of donuts has also increased to approximately $2.00 per donut. Your contributions are greatly appreciated, so we can continue this wonderful ministry.

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