Sunday, April 11, 2021
Divine Mercy Sunday

As we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday in the year of St. Joseph, let us recall St. Faustina’s words from her Diary: Saint Joseph urged me to have a constant devotion to him. He himself told me to recite three prayers [the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be] and the Memorare once every day. He looked at me with great kindness and gave me to know how much he is supporting this work [of mercy]. He has promised me this special help and protection. I recite the requested prayers every day and feel his special protec-tion (1203). These prayers help us to grow in holiness and aid us through our days.

These prayers guide our loved ones who have abandoned their faith and to lead them back to Our Saviour. We can invite our friends and family to recite these strengthening prayers with us. Let us commit to praying daily. Amen? Amen.

Amen? Amen.
Father Jamie

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The Pastor's Ramblings

CONVALIDATION. Congratulations to Jacob and Yashua Edwards Hedger!. On Saturday, we celebrated the Wedding Convalidation of Parishioners, Yashua & Jacob Edwards. Yashua entered the Church and received the Sacraments on Confirmation and 1st Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Mass. We are blessed to have this couple in our parish

WELCOME CHILD OF GOD. Welcome Agatha Marie Findley, daughter of Joshua and Angelle Findley. She joins her 3 older siblings as a child of God!

REST IN PEACE. Joseph Neal Gardner died peacefully at his home on March 22, surrounded by his family. Neal’s mass of Christian Burial was March 26 at St. Cecilia. Please pray for the soul of Neal and his family who mourn his loss.

PALM SUNDAY. We had nice weather that cooperated for our Palm Sunday processions at SMSJ, St. Anthony and St. Cecilia. We started by blessing the palms outside and processing in with them. Msgr. Lane incensed the palms at the 8:15 Mass.

PALM MONDAY. St Cecilia school children had their Palm Service on Monday. They read the passion and processed in with their blessed palms.

CHILDREN’S STATIONS OF THE CROSS. Deacon Nathan led the Stations of the Cross for our mom’s group on Friday before Palm Sunday. There was a large turnout of parents and children and it was a beautiful sight to see! I’m so glad we were able to give these young families a chance to attend the stations with their children.