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Parish Missal Readings (Year C) p 805 & Proper p 1036

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 5: 12-16
Tells of the high regard in which the apostles were held by the ordinary people and of cures they worked for the sick.

Second Reading Apocalypse 1:9-13.17-19
John is bidden to write a message – one which has meaning for the Church until the end of time.

Gospel John 20: 19-31
By seeing and touching the wounds of his risen Lord, Thomas, the doubter is cured of his unbelief.
 

 
 


DIVINE MERCY - Sunday 15th April 2007


 

This is the Divine Image that appeared to Sister (now Saint) Faustina in Poland in the 1930s. "In the evening in my cell, I saw Jesus clothed in white, one hand raised in blessing the other resting on His breast. From His garment came rays of light, one red and the other pale in colour. Jesus said to me, "Paint an image according to the vision you see with the signature "Jesus I Trust in You." I desire that this image be venerated first in your chapel and then throughout the world. The two beams of light shining forth from My Heart, are the symbols of blood and water that poured from My side on the day of my sacrifice on Calvary. The pale beam represents the water that purifies souls (Baptism), the red, the blood that gives life to souls (Eucharist)."

"You will prepare the world for the final coming." (Diary 1, 178). Sister Faustina was instrumental in spreading the Divine Mercy Chaplet, which is now prayed by millions of people world wide, a devotion by which even the worst sinner can obtain the mercy of God. Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 18th April 1993 and was canonized on 30th April 2000 in Rome.

The main Promises given by Jesus to Saint Faustina:
? "I promise the soul that will venerate my Image will not perish. I also promise victory over that soul's enemies here on earth, and especially at the hour of death."
? "Souls who spread the honour of my Mercy…at the hour of death I shall not be a judge for them, but the Merciful Saviour."
? "I desire that the Feast of my Mercy be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter."
? "Prayers for conversion are always heard and answered."

The Feast of Mercy focuses on God's mercy as an event! It focuses on God's continuing action of mercy throughout salvation history as we see it recorded in St Paul's Letter to the Romans (chapters 9, 10 and 11) culminating in His loving plan to have mercy on all! (See Rom. 11:32). This Feast is a summation of the event of His mercy active in our lives now. It is because of His mercy that we have forgiveness of sin and new life as children of God. This needs to be celebrated! At 3.00pm today (Sunday) in Long Tower Church we will celebrate the Divine Mercy Devotions. All welcome!

‘THE LAST BIG SMOKE’ BIG BINGO

ST EUGENE’S PARISH HALL
ON SUNDAY 29TH APRIL

Smoking Ban in Public Places begins on 30th April 2007

HOLY SOULS EVENING: the Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon in France is dedicated to prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those dearest to us and those most in need. Today the shrine remains a place of reflection, prayer and pilgrimage, an oasis of hope. To hear more about Montligeon come along on Tuesday 17th April at 7.30pm to the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca. The evening will begin with the recitation of the Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Rector of the Shrine, Fr Paul Préaux, will give a short talk and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Full details of the programme are on the special poster in the porch.


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