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: John 20: 19-31
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 nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now a week later 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.
FR MAREK
I would like to thank everyone in all Ministries who was involved in preparation for the Holy Week and making it a success.
DEANERY MASS – 21 April 2024
Each parish is expected to contribute to the Deanery Collection for Seminarians. The target for Regina Pacis & St Jude combined is R15000, so far only R2653 has been collected. This contribution is over and above the quarterly parish contribution of R2400.
DEANERY MASS – 21 April 2024
Each parish is expected to contribute to the Deanery Collection for Seminarians. The target for Regina Pacis & St Jude combined is R15000, so far only R2653 has been collected. This contribution is over and above the quarterly parish contribution of R2400.
TEENAGE BOYS’ MENTORSHIP
On the 20th of April, the Men of the Parish are organising a mentorship program at Emseni Christain Camp for teenage boys, from the ages of 14 – 18 years. Parents please remember to sign indemnity forms and return them to Fr Marek There is no cost incurred for this outing, however, if you would like to make a contribution or donation of any items, please contact Fr Marek.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Jeffery Langa, Christopher Mvelase and Angel Smith received their Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation Sacraments on Easter weekend.
Also to Noah Silvano on his Baptism this weekend.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL
For the role of women: We pray that the
dignity and immense value of women be
recognized in every culture, and for the end
of discrimination that they experience in
different parts of the world.
SICK & ELDERLY
Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends especially: Fr John–Allen Green
OFM, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean
Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Simon Zulu, Alvin
Govender, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo, Noel
Hoffman, Norman Brown, Anabela De Pontes,
Benvinda Da Costa, Marjorie Govender and Pier
Turconi.
REGINA CAELI (O QUEEN OF HEAVEN)
This is an antiphon addressed to The Blessed Virgin Mary and is used during the Easter season
(Eastertide) from Easter Sunday until Pentecost.
Traditionally said or sung after night prayer,
immediately before going to sleep in place of
the Angelus. We will recite this after the final
hymn during Eastertide.
