Newsletter - 24 April 2022
The Feast of Divine Mercy
The first Sunday after Easter is also known as the Feast of Divine Mercy. Why is this feast so special? Because Jesus himself asked for it.
In 1931 Jesus appeared to St. Faustina Kowaslka, a Polish nun who in 1925, at the age of 19, joined the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Poland. He told her these precise words: “My daughter, tell the whole world about my inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for the poor sinners. On that day the very depths of my tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of my mercy. The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are open. Let no soul fear to draw near to me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or angel,will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of my most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to me will contemplate my love and my mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from my very depths of tenderness. It is my desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.”
In his countless apparitions Jesus not only promised unimaginable graces to those souls who were putting their trust in His mercy and promoting it, but he also taught the Chaplet of Divine Mercy to St. Faustina, telling her that “whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death”.
This is actually something I personally experienced 6 years ago, when my uncle, my mum’s brother, was dying in hospital because of a sudden heart attack. That night, in the hospital chapel, I felt completely powerless and at the foot of the cross, I recited the Chaplet of Divine Mercy to ask Jesus to save him. That same night my uncle’s condition improved and the very next day he had completely recovered.
Chiara Aletti, Catechetical Co-ordinator
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, 24 APRIL
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Mass and Confession will be at 2-4pm on 24 April. This will be in addition to the Sunday morning masses. Two priests will be available.
Focus of the Week
Working Party
Saturday 30 April – 9.30am to 12.30pm
We have some jobs to finish around the parish, particularly the painting of the fences. Please put this in your diary. Any time you can spare will be appreciated.
An evening with Jo Collins and Friends
7.30pm - Friday 6 May
Join us for an evening’s entertainment with Jo and her band with music for all tastes. Tickets are £5 which will include snacks. Drinks can be purchased at the bar.
Buy your tickets at the office or after selected masses. Proceeds towards the work of the Parish.