DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

INTRODUCTION

Today, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.

GOSPEL READING
JOHN 20: 1 – 9

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now, a week late,r his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

For PPC and PFC members at RPP Hall on 25 April 2026 @ 10:00 am.

FAMILY VISITS & HOME BLESSING
WHAT TO PREPARE

1. Table covered with a white cloth
2. Crucifix and 2 white candles
3. Water and salt for blessing (as much water as you want) and any religious items you would like blessed.
4. Small (metal) plate for a charcoal to burn incense (charcoal & incense will be brought by a priest)
5. It will be best if whole family gather together for prayer.

Please be mindful of the designated parking for persons with disabilities. Even if you are late for Mass, please leave the spaces FREE for persons with genuine disabilities

• Please be mindful of where you park your vehicles.
• Don’t park in front of the main entrance, making it difficult for the elderly and less-abled to get past.
• Don’t park in the driveway at the side of the hall.
• Don’t park in the designated disabled parking if you are able-bodied.
• THERE IS EXTRA PARKING UP NEAR THE PARISH OFFICE. PLEASE ASK ONE OF THE LEADERS TO OPEN THE MOTOR GATE

CATECHISM CHILDREN

Movies & Games morning
25 April,2026 @ RPP
9:30 am-12:00 pm
R20 per child
Drinks will be provided.
Children to bring their own snacks

APRIL 11th

PRAYER VIGIL FOR PEACE
on the vigil of
Divine Mercy Sunday

“We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent,” he explained. “Indifferent to the deaths of thousands of people. Indifferent to the repercussions of hatred and division that conflicts sow. Indifferent to the economic and social consequences they produce, which we all feel.
“We cannot continue to be indifferent! And we cannot resign ourselves to evil!”

We will have some special prayers in this respect this Saturday & Sunday.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL

For priests in crisis

Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

SICK & ELDERLY

Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends, especially:

Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Alvin Govender, Mavis Makhubo, Norman Browne, Khohli Kunene, Barbara Amod, Sebenzile Molefe, Netta Liebenberg, Mthokozisi Mthembu, Avenel Aarons, Siva Naidoo, Francesca Poonsamy, Dolly Govender, Lorraine Schirge, Ingrid Denzin and Margarida de Franca

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 23/04 Men of the Parish @ 18h30
• 25/04 Catechism teachers (St Jude & RPP) meeting @ 08h30 @ RPP
• 25/04 Young Adults @ 19h00