Divine Mercy Sunday
Octave Day of Easter / 2nd Sunday of Easter / Thomas Sunday / Quasimodo Sunday
April is the month of the Holy Spirit
"Crucifixion-Divine Mercy" (Kurt Miller, 2014)
Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday might be the greatest day of the year due to the immense amount of mercy that our Blessed Lord pours out upon the earth. The promise of Divine Mercy Sunday isn’t small. It’s not symbolic. It’s not “just another devotion.” It’s HUGE. Jesus promises the complete forgiveness of all sin AND all punishment …the kind of you’d expect from a plenary indulgence. And the “requirements”? Confession. Holy Communion. That’s it. So go to Confession and go to Mass this Divine Mercy Sunday. I’m telling you…don’t miss this.
Here is the exact wording of the Divine Mercy promise given by Christ to Saint Faustina. He told her to communicate it to the whole world:
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 poor sinners. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy (699).
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 poor sinners. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy (699).
In three places in her Diary, St. Faustina records our Lord's promises of specific, extraordinary graces:
- I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy (1109).
- Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (300).
- The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (699).
Remember, the special grace promised by our Lord for Divine Mercy Sunday is nothing less than the equivalent of a complete renewal of baptismal grace in the soul! I urge all Catholics to celebrate this Octave of Easter by going to Confession before or on Divine Mercy Sunday. Confession is the most powerful expression of God’s Divine Mercy & we need God”s Mercy.
Christus resurrexit, Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Fr. Justin & Fr. Price
Fr. Justin & Fr. Price
Divine Mercy Sunday
Prayer Service
This Sunday April 12th @ 3-4pm
Sacred Heart of Jesus Marmora
Confessions from 2-2:45pm
The Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. To ensure that Catholics would observe this day with special devotion, St. (Pope) John Paul II enriched this day with a plenary indulgence and directed that priests should promote this devotion among the faithful. An indulgence is a remission before God of temporal punishment due to sin.
On Divine Mercy Sunday, a plenary indulgence (a total remission of temporal punishment) is granted to the faithful who:
- Go to Confession (within 20 days)
- Receive Holy Communion,
- Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father (1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary)
- Take part in the parish prayers and devotions held in honour of the Divine Mercy on this day, and
- Have no attachment to sin.
All participants should be encouraged to perform some special work of mercy on the day itself. God's mercy is not only meant to be received with trust; it is also to be shared through love. The practice of the works of mercy, both spiritual and corporal, is the goal and fruit of devotion to Divine Mercy, as well as a Gospel command: "Be merciful even as your Father is merciful" (Lk. 6:36). See the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
This is a very special Sunday when the Divine Floodgates from Heaven are wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment to any soul who goes to Confession and receives Him in Holy Communion, on that day.
We will....
Read excerpts from St. Faustina's Diary
Bless the Divine Mercy Image
Expose the Blessed Sacrament
Pray the Litany in Praise of the Divine Mercy
Prayer of Entrustment of the World to Divine Mercy
Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Hear a sermon about this great feast from Fr. Price
Original Image of the Divine Mercy
(Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, 1934)
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Weekly Schedule
Sat, Apr 11 @ 9:30-11am
First Communion Class #4
Jesus Rescues Us from Sin by Dying on the Cross
SHJ Hall
First Communion Class #4
Jesus Rescues Us from Sin by Dying on the Cross
SHJ Hall
Catechists: Pauline Davis & Kelly Rinder
"Doubting Thomas"
(Peter Paul Reubens, 1613-1615)
Octave of Easter
Sat, Apr 11 @ 5pm
Pro Populo
Octave of Easter
Sun, Apr 12 @ 11am*
Alex Morrison †
[req. Susan McCauley]
*Jr. Liturgy
Lectors
5pm: Anne Marie McGregor
11am: Willie Kuttschrutter
Octave of Easter
Confessions from 2-2:45pm
Sun, Apr 12 @ 3pm
Divine Mercy Prayer Service
& Holy Hour
Mon, Apr 13 @ 9am
Deceased Bishops & Priests of the Archdiocese †
[req. Fr. Price]
Mon, Apr 13 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Deceased Bishops & Priests of the Archdiocese †
[req. Fr. Price]
Mon, Apr 13 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Tues, Apr 14 @ 9am
Smiles Family Conversion
[req. Aileen Haig]
Smiles Family Conversion
[req. Aileen Haig]
Tues, Apr 14 @ 7pm
Knights of Columbus #7301 Meeting
SHJ Hall
Wed, Apr 15 @ 9am
Anthony Brownson Birthday Intentions
[req. Patricia & Tony Brownson]
Wed, Apr 15 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Thur, Apr 16 @ 9am
Fr. Peter Bissonnette
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin (M)
Fri, Apr 17 @ 9am
Monique, Tyra, Dawn Ploegmakers
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
Fri, Apr 17 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Sacred Heart of Mary
Weekly Schedule
"Christ Displaying His Wounds"
(Giovanni Antonio Galli, 1630)
Octave of Easter
Sun, Apr 12 @ 9am*
For World Peace
[req. SHM CWL]
*Jr. Liturgy
Lector: Wayne Cassidy
Greeters: Susan Hallam & Maureen Cassidy
Wed, Apr 15 @ 9am
In Thanksgiving for Fr. Price
[req. Denis & Debbie Wood]
Wed, Apr 15 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Wed, Apr 15 @ 5pm
Combined SHM & SHM Choir Practice
Fri, Apr 17 @ 6:15-7:30am
That Man Is You
#26: Holy Grit
O'Neill Parish Hall
Update - A couple of casseroles (to feed 17-18 people) needed for the Sat, Apr 25 dinner. Would someone be able to assist in this?
Have you suffered the loss of a child from abortion, or the abortion pill? If grief, sadness, or shame has kept you alone in this, know that you are not alone, and that there is healing for you.
These weekend retreats offers support to women who have had an abortion experience and offers them an opportunity to experience compassion and understanding, and to find God's love, forgiveness and mercy in a non-judgmental confidential setting. These women are welcomed on a Project Rachel weekend by the Christian community -- with hospitality, with the beauty of nature at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, with good food, and without judgment. There are opportunities for healing by way of Scripture, prayer, and the loving presence of our Lord in the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Finally, please know that Project Rachel’s designated phone line (289.691.6840) is staffed by trained volunteers. It is answered Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. Messages can be left at any time. They treat all calls and inquiries with the utmost confidentiality. A web page describing their retreats is available.
Private and confidential phone: 289.691.6840
Project Rachel at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge in Queensborough is offering a retreat for women who suffer the loss of a child from abortion. The hiddenness, the aloneness, and the grief are met by volunteers and God’s healing power.
These weekend retreats offers support to women who have had an abortion experience and offers them an opportunity to experience compassion and understanding, and to find God's love, forgiveness and mercy in a non-judgmental confidential setting. These women are welcomed on a Project Rachel weekend by the Christian community -- with hospitality, with the beauty of nature at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, with good food, and without judgment. There are opportunities for healing by way of Scripture, prayer, and the loving presence of our Lord in the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
If you or someone you love has experienced an abortion, healing is available. You can speak with someone who understands and cares, and have a chance to begin the healing from loss and grief. At our retreats, we welcome women whose pain has been silenced and denied by the world.
The next retreat will take place in two weeks, from April 24-26 at the Refuge, near Madoc.
Finally, please know that Project Rachel’s designated phone line (289.691.6840) is staffed by trained volunteers. It is answered Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. Messages can be left at any time. They treat all calls and inquiries with the utmost confidentiality. A web page describing their retreats is available.
Private and confidential phone: 289.691.6840
E-mail: ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org
7-Day Votive Candle Offerings
SHJ CHURCH
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
Jesus, my beloved Son
[req. Blessed Mary, Mother of God]
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Blessed Mary, Mother of God
[req. Your Church]
ST. JOSEPH
Fr. Joseph Burg †
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
ST. ANNE & OUR LADY
Mr. John & Mrs. Anna Burg-Orvan †
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
SHM CHURCH
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
For the deceased Priests of our parish †
[req. SHM CWL]
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
[available]
You can put your $10 7-Day Votive Offering in a pink visitor offertory envelope. Make sure to mention...
1) For which church?
2) For which saint?
3) What's the intention?
4) What's your name & envelope #?
Please contact Pauline at the parish office @ 613.472.2220 or sacredheart.mm@archkingston.ca
Once again, our friends from Our Lady of Mercy parish in Bancroft will be hiring a bus for the annual March for Life in Ottawa this year on Thursday, May 14th. Let's try and fill the bus this year! If you can't go but would like to support the March, please consider making a donation to offset the cost of the bus ($1750). So save the date and reserve a spot by calling Kathy Tripp @ 613.332.9383
Quinte Right to Life Association is once again inviting all pro life supporters in our communities, to join other like minded people from across our country, to the annual March for Life in Ottawa on Thursday May 14th. We have arranged our travel plans through a reputable local coach company which will take us to and from our destination in comfort. We encourage those of you who plan to join us on this "journey for life" to reserve your seat(s) without delay. Again, this is an Annual National Pro Life event, where every person will be joined in harmony with others in support of the right to life from conception until natural death. Coach seats are priced @ $40 ea. To receive any further information regarding our travel itinerary, please call Roy @ 613.968.9602
Calling all Grade 11 & 12 High School Students: Are you a student in Grade 11 or 12 and looking for a new opportunity to learn about your faith and experience it in a new way with like minds and hearts? If so, then this weekend is for you! The Saint Andrew's School of Evangelization (SASE) is running a New Life for High School Students in April. Leave the world behind and come to Wesley Acres for the weekend of May 29-31 and experience the Love of God in a new and exciting way! This retreat will be led by a devoted team of young adults and the formed faithful from the parishes in the Western Deanery. Please see the attached Registration Form. There is a very large team that will be facilitating this course/retreat at Wesley Acres and there are only 6 spots left to fill. Fr. Justin will be there celebrating Mass & hearing confessions. It's a beautiful weekend for high school students. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Long @ 613.962.4634.
YOU ARE INVITED!
UPDATE: We have cancelled our coach bus reservation to the Cathedral due to lack of sign ups. // The pinnacle celebration of the 200th Anniversary will be a 10:30am Mass celebrated next Saturday, April 18th, in the second week of Easter, in the company of the faithful, religious sisters, and clergy from across the archdiocese, and cardinals and bishops from across Ontario. Following Holy Mass on April 18th, a reception will be held at Our Lady of Fatima parish hall. Replica icons of the official cruciform icon have been made for all parishes. They will be blessed by Archbishop Mulhall and available for pick up at the luncheon reception for parishioners at Our Lady of Fatima parish hall after the 10:30am Holy Mass on April 18th. If you would like to represent our parishes and pick up the icons, please let Fr. Justin know.
The commemoration and blessing of the newly installed statue of Our Blessed Mother (and St. Bernadette). That Sunday, May 3rd, the 9am Mass will be in Marmora and the 11am Mass in Madoc, followed by a reception in O'Neill Parish Hall to celebrate and thank those who helped with making this happen. What a way to kick off the Marian month! Save the date!
On April 26, our own Colleen MacAlister is to be inducted to Madoc's Community Recognition Wall on at the Kiwanis Club of Madoc. Colleen has been director of SAN Damiano Foundations Youth Centre in Madoc for over 30 years. At Foundations, Colleen and her dedicated staff of volunteers tend to the needs of 50-60 students a day during the school lunch hour. Students meet in a safe and friendly environment to share a free meal and some fellowship and socializing. Foundations is non-funded but exists from generous donations and fundraising efforts and by a large and faithful staff of volunteers. Colleen also runs a a youth centre in Tweed and Trenton. She also often takes her guitar and sings to clients in several retirement and nursing homes. Please join us to celebrate with Colleen and her staff of volunteers. Gala kicks off at 1pm with a social hour followed by presentations at 2pm. Tickets $ 10 at Bush Furniture, Team Hair Design and Foley Tour and Travel.
Sacred Hearts of Hope will be visiting and praying and singing and providing pastoral care to the residents of Caressant Care in Marmora on Tues, Apr 21 @ 2pm & Timber Trails in Madoc on Wed, May 13 @ 2pm & Wed July 15 @ 2pm. All our welcome to help and visit the residents, which will bring much comfort and companionship. So safe the dates!
- UPDATE: half full already. Just 20 seats remaining.
This is the first of four deanery pilgrimages that will cover all the churches in the entire diocese. One pilgrimage per season. The next one will be on June 24th and will cover the Eastern Deanery (Merickville, Kemptville, Spenverville, South Mountain, Chesterville, Morrisburg, Cardinal, Prescott, Brockville x2)
Parish Anniversary Bus Pilgrimage to Western Deanery
Only 50 spots available which are filling up quickly. This will be quite an enjoyable and fast-paced day. Lunch in PEC. Only $95 per person. Speak to Father or Diane Smith or Nicola Wand to register.
$95 including Lunch & Delux Coach Travel
Pilgrims can put their payment in an envelope and give it to Diane, Nicola or Fr. Justin or just place it in the collection with their name clearly marked as well as "May 1st pilgrimage"
A Message from Fr. Price about
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The Icon of the Mother of Perpetual Help was produced in Greece. One legend claimed it was painted by St. Luke, but that seems unlikely. The picture has been in Rome since 1499 and is in the church dedicated to St. Alphonsus Liguori. The order he founded, the Redemptorists, have promoted devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help since 1866.
I've celebrated a Novena to the Mother of Perpetual Help every year for 56 years. I will do so this year too on the Fridays and Sundays of May. I hope you will join me!
Fr. Price
3pm Sundays in May
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
10:30am Wednesdays in May
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
During the Marian month at SHM Madoc, the Holy Rosary will be prayed EVERYDAY @ 9am (except for Wednesdays) and on SUNDAYS @ 8:30am.
Recommendations, Links & Random Thoughts
Incredible story of the power of Our Lady, the Rosary, Saint Michael the Archangel and our Guardian Angels in the battle against evil. Amazing video of (our) Fr. Michael Gauvreau, Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate, who is originally from (our) Greensides Farm in Marmora.
- Last Sunday in the sacred liturgy we were asked to renew the promises of our Baptism because in the sacrament of Holy Baptism we are washed clean of sin and made a new creation equipped for the life of grace by being born again of water and the Holy Spirit. Today the Gospel speaks of another sacrament given to the Church for the forgiveness of sins – the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation that we commonly call Confession. St. John tells us that when the Lord Jesus had risen from dead and appeared to the Apostles in the Upper Room, "he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.'"
In other words, the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the Easter gift of the Risen Lord to his Church, and when we fall into sin after Baptism, going to Confession is Christ’s chosen means of reconciling us to God, restoring us to full communion with his Church, and giving us the peace which surpasses understanding, the peace which the world cannot give. The Sacrament of Penance is not an option that Catholics are free to choose or not according to their preference. The Sacrament of Penance is the only ordinary way after Baptism for mortal sins to be forgiven and for those who are dead in sin to be restored to the new life of grace. So on this Divine Mercy Sunday, let us resolve to go to Confession whenever we commit grave sin and strive to be instruments of God’s mercy for others so that we may bear witness to the truth of the Resurrection. - Woo-hoo! Since the days of the Octave of Easter are celebrated as Solemnities, there is no canonical obligation (Can 1251) for Catholics for the Friday abstinence today, Apr 10th! But remember, as we rejoice in the Resurrection and the completion of Lent, the Church reminds us that the call to conversion endures beyond a season. As the Catechism teaches, “the seasons and days of penance in the course of the liturgical year… are intense moments of the Church’s penitential practice” (CCC 1438). For this reason, all Fridays throughout the year remain days of penance, in remembrance of the Passion of the Lord. While abstaining from meat is the traditional practice (which I strongly encourage to pick up), the faithful in Canada may substitute another suitable penance. Friday should always retain a penitential character in our lives.
- During the Easter Season the Church extends the joy and gladness of Easter day throughout several weeks. The Solemnity of Easter itself (and in particular the Great Easter Vigil) is the high point of the liturgical year. Since the celebration of the Easter feast is of such pre-eminence, the Church extends that celebration for seven days, called Easter Week. Each day of Easter Week is a solemnity of high rank, and rituals peculiar to Easter (like the double "Alleluia" sung at the dismissal) are continued each day during Easter Week. The importance of the "Week of Easters" is such that the Church multiplies it seven times, creating a season of joy and festivity. Thus the Easter Season is highly symbolic in length, a season of 7 times 7 days, culminating in the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (pente meaning "fiftieth").
- During this season of Easter, why not read the Acts of the Apostles? It's the continuation of St. Luke’s Gospel, one of the most exciting and fun books of the Bible. I'm doing it too...
- Beautifully said!
- Our neighbour Fr. Bill Maloney is grateful for your prayers after a successful hip surgery and is recuperating while Fr. Peter Wayow covers St. Mary's for a few weeks.
- A number of gum/cough drop wrappers have been found on the church for over the last few months. We ought not to chew gum or eat, let alone litter in the House of God.
A beautiful spread of our First Communion candidates made by our catechists Pauline D. & Kelly R.
O Filii et Filae (Ye Sons & Daughters) is my favourite Easter hymn by far and appropriate for this 2nd Sunday of Easter since it's directly related to the Gospel. We're singing it for the Offertory. An amazing way to proclaim the Resurrection.
You are most welcome to bring your own container to take some of the newly blessed Easter Water, or we have little holy water bottles available ($4) if you prefer.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Richard Kuttschrutter, who died on Holy Saturday. We extend our prayers and sympathy to Willie his mother, and his family and friends. Richard's funeral Mass will be held on Monday (13th) @ 2pm at St. Michael's in Belleville, where he was a parishioners.
Prayer For The Faithful Departed
Eternal rest grant unto Richard, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Regina caeli (The Queen of Heaven) is an antiphon addressed to Our Lady that is used from Easter Sunday until Pentecost, taking the place of the traditional thrice-daily Angelus prayer at 6am, 12pm & 6pm.
On the Friday before Holy Week, some of the ladies of the parish led the Stations using Mary's Way of the Cross.
Junior Liturgy at SHM
From the Easter egg hunt after the Sunday's Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
Beautiful Easter decorations at SHJ arranged by Brenda Poirier & Shirley Gauvreau
The third First Communion class
("Our Friendship with God is Broken by Sin")
Holy Thursday Tableau Stations
prayerfully acted by SHJ students
The ladies decorated the altar of repose at O'Neill Parish Hall (SHM) quite beautifully...very fitting to keep watch with our Lord before his arrest.
Before the Good Friday Service, including our newest server, Abel Brownson (second from right), who is a mighty quick study!
Requesting Mass Intentions
The Greatest of Gifts ~ The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: We celebrate many milestones in Christian life, from baptisms to first communions, weddings to anniversaries, and births to final passing. It is in these moments we seek the emotional support of family and friends, and the strength that only God can provide. Mass intentions provide a spiritual gift to those you love. It tells the recipient that they are not alone in these moments. Mass intentions are a Catholic gift of prayer, asking God to bless them with his Spirit of love and peace. For that reason, they are perfect as baptism gifts, first communion gifts, and confirmation gifts. They are also comforting for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, or for a friend who may be struggling in life. Requesting a Mass Intention is easy! Just contact our secretary Pauline Davis (613.472.2220 or SacredHeart.MM@archkingston.ca) or better yet, use the mass intention envelopes found in the vestibule, fill it out and put in the $20 offering and place it in the collection basket at Mass. We will do our best to have the Mass offered on the date requested.
This Easter season we thank everyone who has supported our parishes with their time, talent and financial contributions. As the pace of life speeds up, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions.
shjpayments@gmail.com (SHJ)
shmpayments@gmail.com (SHM)
Of course we gratefully accept donations by cash or cheque mailed or dropped off into our secure mailboxes, or in the plate during the offertory collection.
SHJ Parish Council Members
Jan O'Neill
Maureen O'Connor
Anne Marie McGregor
Garry Poirier
Steve Davis
Mark Lahey
Bob Murphy
Dale Clemens
Bob Vesterfelt
SHM Parish Council Members
Karen Nickle
Debbie Wood
Cathy Massey
Diane Smith
Cathy Mouck
Charlotte Lahey
Dave Ascott
Don Bailey
Confession Times This Week
Sat: 4-4:45pm
Divine Mercy Sun: 8-8:45am & 10-10:45am & 2-2:45pm
Mon: 8-8:45am & 9:45-10:15am
Tues: 8-8:45am
Wed: 8-8:45am & 9:45-10:15am
Thur: 8-8:45am
Fri: 8-8:45am & 9:45-10:15am
Anointing of the Sick
Those Catholics confronted with serious illness, chronic illness, or surgery are invited to request the Sacrament of Anointing by calling Fr. Justin for an appointment. We also now have a wonderful Pastoral Care team made up of generous parishioners who can bring Holy Communion to the sick and those confined to their own homes. Again, if you are someone or know of someone who would like to receive Sacraments at their home, please contact the office @ 613.472.2220 more information.
You may have heard of FORMED before. It is a Catholic streaming service that has lots of Catholic movies, documentaries, talks, resources to better understand the faith, children’s shows, lives of the saints, etc. There is no cost. All you need to do is create an account to log in to start watching lots of great content.
Go to https://signup.formed.org
Enter our parish’s postal code (K0K 2M0)
Enter your name and your email address
By using the white Flower Sponsor envelopes (located in the narthex), a one time donation of $40 will provide flowers for the sanctuary and shrines, and you'll also get a Mass intention included in that. So a great deal if you think about it! The churches are beautifully decorated in large part to your flower donations. And when you see in the Flocknotes Masses being offered "For the X Family Intentions" - usually those are from the Family flower sponsor. Thanks to Shirley Gauvreau, Brenda Poirier, Iris Doyle & Joanne Forestell for always doing such a splendid arrangement of the flowers! Thank you for your support!
"There is but one religion which can only decorate even its triumphs with an emblem of defeat. There is only one army which carries the image of its own captain, not enthroned or riding, but captured and impaled."
