Dear friends,

This weekend, we celebrate the feast of the Divine Mercy. The devotion to the Divine Mercy has its roots in the visions and writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who lived in the early 20th century. This is how it happened: In 1931, Saint Faustina began experiencing visions of Jesus Christ, which she recorded in her diary. These visions revealed the infinite mercy of God and the need for humanity to trust in His goodness. Jesus asked Saint Faustina to spread the message of Divine Mercy and to establish a feast day in honor of His mercy.

However, it was Pope John Paul II who, on April 30, 2000, actually established the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday, which is now celebrated on the Sunday after Easter.

Therefore, every second Sunday of Easter has become a revered tradition in our parish to come together to celebrate this most significant feast in the Catholic Church calendar. This celebration has continued to grow in significance as a special occasion for our parish to deepen our devotion to the Divine Mercy.

However, this year’s Divine Mercy Sunday feast is more than just a celebration for us – it is a cornerstone of our spiritual identity, given the fact that our Perpetual Adoration Chapel, which officially opened its doors for perpetual adoration on Easter Monday, is dedicated to the Divine Mercy. This chapel stands as a powerful reminder of our commitment as a parish to honoring God's mercy and love through the Holy Eucharist.

So, I invite you to join us for an elaborate celebration of this Divine Mercy Sunday feast. Our festivities will include:

• Mass in honor of the Divine Mercy at all the weekend Masses
• Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and Adoration on Sunday, from 3:00-4:00pm
• Consecration to the Divine Mercy
• Veneration of the Divine Mercy image

Come and experience the boundless love and mercy of God through these celebrations. Let's come together as a family to celebrate this extraordinary gift, knowing that a family that prays together and eats together stays together.

I look forward to sharing this special day with you. May the Divine Mercy bring us closer to God and to one another.

I love you!

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