April 11th 2021
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the
Lord; blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Lord; blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Jesus appeared to the disciples and said, “Peace be with you” and
breathed the Holy Spirit on them. Thomas doubted and then believed saying,
breathed the Holy Spirit on them. Thomas doubted and then believed saying,
“My Lord and my God!”
Bible Readings
Bible Readings
Readings can be read online: Here
First Reading: ACTS 4:32-35
Responsorial Psalm: PSALMS 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Second Reading: 1 JOHN 5:1-6
GOSPEL: JOHN 20:19-31
Second Reading: 1 JOHN 5:1-6
GOSPEL: JOHN 20:19-31
St. Martin's Mass times:
Mon. 5:15
Tues. 5:15
Wed. 5:15
Thurs: 5:15
Friday: 5:15
Saturday: 7 a.m. Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation: from 4:00-4:45 p.m., with Mass starting at 5:00 p.m.. Holy Hour Tuesday and Friday from 4 to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Mass
All hymns are from the Breaking Bread hymnals. Song sheets available.
Gathering: BB: 170 Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise
Presentation: BB: 526 Peace is flowing like a river
Communion: BB: 333 Eat this bread
Sending Forth: BB: 474 There's a wideness in God's Mercy
St. Martin's: Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. We will have Holy Hour and Confessions from 2 to 3 and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song at 3. For more info see: Devine Mercy
(Saint Faustina's Diary) Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. (Diary, 300)
I want the image solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter, and I want it to be venerated publicly so that every soul may know about it. (Diary, 341)
“Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are to show mercy to our neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from this or try to absolve yourself from it.” (Diary, 742)
Save the Date: We will relaunch our annual brisket dinner, Sunday the 16th of May. Dinner will be drive thru and take out only. More info coming soon.