Among all of the elements of devotion to The Divine Mercy requested by our Lord through St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, the Feast of Mercy holds first place. The Lord's will with regard to its establishment was already made known in His first revelation to the saint, as recorded in her Diary. In all, there were 14 revelations concerning the desired feast.
Our Lord's explicit desire is that this feast be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. This Sunday is designated in "The Liturgy of the Hours and the Celebration of the Eucharist" as the "Octave Day of Easter." It was officially called the Second Sunday of Easter after the liturgical reform of Vatican II. Now, by the Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the name of this liturgical day has been changed to: "Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday."
'Now On Throughout the Church'
Pope John Paul II made the surprise announcement of this change in his homily at the canonization of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000. There, he declared: "It is important then that we accept the whole message that comes to us from the word of God on this Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the Church, will be called ‘Divine Mercy Sunday.' "
By the words "the whole message," Pope John Paul II was referring to the connection between the "Easter Mystery of the Redemption" — in other words, the suffering, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, followed by the sending of the Holy Spirit — and this Feast of Divine Mercy, the Octave Day of Easter, which fulfills the grace of atonement as lived through by Christ Jesus and offered to all who come to Him with trust.
This connection is evident from the scripture readings appointed for this Sunday. As John Paul said, citing the Responsorial Psalm of the Liturgy, "The Church sings … as if receiving from Christ's lips these words of the Psalm." "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His steadfast love (= mercy) endures forever" (Ps 118:1). And then, Pope John Paul II developed the connection further: "[This comes] from the lips of the risen Christ, who bears the great message of Divine Mercy and entrusts its ministry to the Apostles in the Upper Room: ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you. … Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained" (Jn 20:21-23).
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DEATH NOTICES.
Your prayers are asked today for the repose of the souls of the following:
Delia Donohue, Inishannagh Park, whose Funeral Mass took place in our church during the week.
Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mongan, Rockfield Park, whose Funeral Mass took place in our church during the week.
Chris Price, formerly Chris McDonagh, St. Joseph’s Terrace, Henry Street, who has died in South Wales.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Smith, Claremont Park, for whom a Months Mind Mass will be offered next Saturday, April 17th, at 12 noon.
James Reidy, Clareview Park, Ballybane, who died recently, the husband of Sandra ‘Forde’, formerly of Corrib Park.
Philip Noone, Ardilaun Road, whose Funeral Mass took place in The Cathedral on March 31st.
‘Lord by your cross and resurrection you have set us free.’
1. Daily Mass here in the Sacred Heart this week from Monday to Friday at 10:00. Mass on Tuesday is for the sick and ill.
Mass intentions for the week ahead, April 11th 2010.
Saturday 10th April
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm John Michael Hanrahan
Sunday 11th April
9.30am free intention
11am Patrick and Delia Ward
12.15 pm Christy Cloherty, Rita Natabus
and James Cloherty
Brid Keating recently deceased
6.30 pm Jason Dunne
Monday 12th April free intention
Tuesday 13th April For all the Sick
Wednesday 14th April free intention
Thursday 15th April 10 am Bridget Joyce
Friday 16th April 10 am Barbara and Stephen McDonagh
Saturday 17th April
12 noon Patrick Smith (Months Mind Mass)
Vigil Mass 7.30 pm Queenie Ward and Aggie Wade
Sunday 18th April
9.30 pm free intention
11 am Kathleen Keaveney
12.15 pm Gerard Francis
6.30 pm Bridie Whelan
2. The Irish Catholic is on sale in the church.
Visit their website:
http://www.irishcatholic.ie/site/
3. Liturgical singer and composer Fr Liam Lawton will be giving a workshop of his music on Thursday the 15th of April, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Oughterard. The workshop will last for approximately two / two half hours, commencing at 7.30pm Admission is €20 which covers the supply of music book. Ideal for choirs, or anybody just interested in singing. Booking is essential, please contact Nuala Joyce @ 087 6719951 or Denis Geoghegan @ 087 9928318 / info at profixdev.ie
4. GOSPEL RISING MUSIC FESTIVAL, is the first national gospel festival in Ireland and is
being hosted in Ennis, Co.Clare from 7th - 9th May. (All welcome)
Further Information at
http://www.gospelrising.com/
5. Do you struggle with hearing at home, at work or in company?
Having difficulty with using your hearing aids? Hearing Help sessions are free and begin on Tuesday 13th April at 3 pm at the Resource Centre, 1 Mill Street, Galway. Phone 091 564871 for more information.
http://www.deafhear.ie/
6. Thank you for your generous support of Trócaire all over the Lenten Season. Please return the boxes to us by the end of the month.
http://www.trocaire.org/
7. Pilgrimages.
A. A Pilgrimage to Turkey in the footsteps of St. Paul takes place from October 22nd to 29th. Some of the places visited will be Pamukale, Konya, Ephesus and Our Lady’s House. The cost is €1159 per person sharing in a four star hotel, including all entrance fees. More details can be had by phoning 091- 524207/ 758373/ 753763.
B. The 26th Annual Pilgrimage to The City of the Sacred Heart (Paray- le- Monial) takes place from June 7th to 14th. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Charles Davey, S.J., (Galway), and the trip will include a visit to Ars and Verosvres and a Tridium in Honour of the Sacred Heart.
Details can be had from Edward and Carmel Donaghy at 041- 6871877.
C. The Annual Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place again this year from July 1st to 6th led by Bishop Martin Drennan.
Contact: http://www.fahytravel.ie/
Fr. Martin Moran, PP, Kilannin, 091-550106.
D. HOLY SOULS CRUSADE PILGRIMAGES 2010.
Divine Mercy, Krakow - 22nd-29th August. 7 nights half-board. Visiting Czestochowa, Wadowice, Kalwaria & Zakopane. 650Euros - 250Euros deposit
Garabandal - 9th-16th October 7 nights (6 at full-board) Visiting Potes, Picos de Europa, Santo Toribio, Covadonga, Oviedo & Limpias. 630Euros - 250Euros deposit
HOLY LAND 2011 - assessing interest. Dates & costs to be arranged.
Details: Mary Mullins 091-798407/087-2255739
8. ACCORD the Catholic Marriage Organisation is looking for volunteers who will help present pre-marriage courses and/or be involved in counselling at its Galway centre. There will be an information evening on Wednesday, April 14th, at 8 pm, in The Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Arus de Brun, Newtownsmith. For more information ring ACCORD Galway at 091- 562331.
http://www.accord.ie/
9. PTAA- Pioneer Total Abstinence Society City West Branch are holding their Monthly Meeting on Monday night in Galilee House (behind the church), Monksfield, Salthill, at 8pm.
http://www.pioneerassociation.ie/
10. Easter Offerings for the Priests of the Parish are being taken up today and on the Sundays of April and May. Envelopes are available at the church doors.
Thank you for your generosity.
11. Adoration begins again this Sunday night, April 11th, after the 6:30 Mass, and continues every night from 8 to 10. Jesus waits for you!!
12. Seminary Open Day.... we need brave men to help build up the Irish Church again!! Are you up for the challenge?!
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13. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is there to help you.
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Children’s Corner.
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