Happy Easter Parish Family
Bulletin
Msgr. Deutsch's Homily
Museums or Mass
Fr. Browning's Homily
Power of the Resurrection
Fr. John's Homily
Let the Light of Christ Shine In
Weekly Calendar
April 24 Middle School Ministry Night 6:00 pm The Underground
April 24 Novena of Perpetual Help 5:30 pm Mitchell Center, Classroom C
April 24 First Communion Rehearsal 6:00 pm Church
April 24 Divine Mercy Novena 6:00 pm Mitchell Center, Classroom AApril 25 Divine Mercy Novena 6:00 pm Church, Hospitality Room
April 26 Divine Mercy Novena 6:00 pm Church, Hospitality Room
April 27 TMIY 6:30 am Mitchell Center, Classroom BApril 27 First Communion Photos 8:00-9:15 am Mitchell Center
April 27 First Communion Mass 10:00 am Church
April 27 Divine Mercy Novena following 4:30 pm Mass Mitchell Hall
April 27 Divine Mercy Polish Potluck & Movie after Novena Mitchell Hall
April 29 Seasons of Hope 6:30 pm Mitchell Center
April 30 Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30 pm Mitchell Center, Classroom C
Monthly Calendars
Let us be prepared for the great feast of God’s mercy - Divine Mercy Sunday (April 28, 2019). Take advantage of regular confession times this week and on Sunday, April 28 from 1:30-2:30 pm. See this as an opportunity to reconnect with God and His Church and to prepare your heart for an experience of God’s merciful love. Jesus is the answer to the longings and restlessness of our hearts.
Jesus tells St. Faustina, as recorded in her diary (#699): “I desire that the Feast of Mercy [Sunday after Easter] be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy.The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.”
The promise made by Jesus is an astounding one. The Church also grants a plenary indulgence, but what Jesus promises is beyond that. It can only be gained for ourselves, but it is essentially like a second baptism. We receive “complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.” We literally get a brand new start - no baggage remains (no temporal punishment due to sin remains). Here is how to prepare for this amazing gift:
- Go to confession up to 20 days before Divine Mercy Sunday - remain in the state of grace (that is no mortal sins).
- Receive Holy Communion.
- Trust in God’s merciful love.
The Church also offers a plenary indulgence to the faithful that day (we can obtain it for ourselves or a deceased person). To obtain this indulgence we have to do the following:
- Sacramental confession (20 days before or after if no mortal sins)
- Receive Holy Communion in the state of grace
- Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father - Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
- Be detached from the affection for sin, even venial sin
- Take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy or in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament (exposed or reserved in the tabernacle) pray an Our Father, the Creed, and “Merciful Jesus, I trust in You!”
Group Meeting This Week
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Middle School Ministry
This semester, our Middle School Ministry is diving into a series that takes a look at what God has to do with faith, relationships, school, and everything in between! All 6th-8th graders are invited to join us from 6-8PM in The Underground (located in the basement of the Parish Center) this Wednesday (April 24th)!
High School Ministry
Registration for this Summer's Steubenville Youth Conference is OPEN! This life-changing conference brings together high school students from all over the country and Canada for a weekend of impactful talks, beautiful music, the power of the sacraments, and an all around great time! All incoming freshmen through outgoing seniors are encouraged to come! You can download your form here!
NEW!
Online Registration & Payment for Steubenville Youth Conference click HERE
When registration is complete, you should receive a follow up email. Contact Nic nfrank@StBridgetLovesPark.org or call the parish office 815-633-6311 if you have any issues.
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