Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Saint Andrew the Apostle, pray for us Mass Schedule & Intentions from April 2 to April 10, 2016 Saturday 5:00PM † Antonio Gallo by Wife & Family The Feast Of Mercy GENERAL AUDIENCE POPE FRANCIS https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/feast.htm Mike & Stella Leo by Nancy Fazari March 30, 2016

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Mercy Frank Speranza by Anthony & Maria Sdao Divine Mercy He asked on numerous occasions that a feast day be In our continuing catechesis for this Holy Year of dedicated to the Divine Mercy and that this feast be celebrated on Mercy, we now conclude our treatment of the Old Sunday the Sunday after Easter. The liturgical texts of that day, the 2nd Testament with a consideration of Psalm 51, the 9:00AM † Argolino Pace by Wife Did you know Sunday of Easter, concern the institution of the Sacrament of Miserere. This Psalm is traditionally seen as King David’s prayer for that we recite Emilia & Anthonio Loco Penance, the Tribunal of the Divine Mercy, and are thus already forgiveness following his sin with Bathsheba. Its opening words: Rosary every by Lea Loco & family suited to the request of Our Lord. This Feast, which had already “Have mercy on me, O God in your kindness”, are a moving morning before Maria Notarianni by Children been granted to the nation of Poland and been celebrated within confession of sin, repentance and confident hope in God’s merciful the Holy Mass Vatican City, was granted to the Universal Church by Pope John at 8.40AM Frank Pellegrino by Wife & Children pardon. Together with a heartfelt plea to be cleansed and purified of his Paul II on the occasion of the canonization of Sr. Faustina on 30 sin, the Psalmist sings the praise of God’s infinite justice and holiness.

April 2000. He asks for the forgiveness of his great sin but also for the gift of a Jesus I Trust 11:00AM For us and for all our dearly deceased ones pure heart and a steadfast spirit, so that, thus renewed, he may draw in You ! Concerning the Feast of Mercy Jesus said: other sinners back to the way of righteousness. God’s forgiveness is the Divine Mercy 2PM to Divine Mercy Celebration Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be greatest sign of his infinite mercy. Through the prayers of Mary, Sunday 3.30PM granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. (Diary 300) Mother of Mercy, may we become ever more convincing witnesses to that divine mercy which forgives our sins, creates in us a new heart, and enables us to proclaim God’s reconciling love to the world. ....,Jesus came and stood among them and said, Monday 9:00AM No Mass I want the image solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he and I want it to be venerated publicly so that every soul may know showed them his hands and his side. Then the about it. (Diary 341) Divine Mercy Sunday Tuesday 9:00AM † Tom DiGioia by Rosina Stranges disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Divine Mercy Sunday is a very special Sunday Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. This Feast emerged from the very depths of My mercy, and it is when the Divine Floodgates from Heaven are Wednesday 9.00AM † Aladino Magazzeni by Ioannoni Emidio (John 20: 19-21) confirmed in the vast depths of my tender mercies. (Diary 420) wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment to any On one occasion, I heard these words: My daughter, tell the whole Last Week’s Collection Thursday 9:00AM † John Hardy by Barbara Nenadovich soul, who goes to Confession and receives Him Sunday Offering - $ 1796.95 world about My Inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Holy Land - Good Friday - $ 597.00 in Holy Communion, on that day. Friday 9:00AM † Mass of Thanksgiving Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor ‘Host a Family..’ $ 385.00 sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I Development & Peace $ 100.00 by Annie Garland & friends pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the WELLAND/PORT COLBORNE NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE Easter - $ 1906.40 fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive PRO LIFE ANNUAL MEETING The National March for Life will Bless you for your continued Saturday 5:00PM † Annunziata Tedesco by sister Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and generous support. The Annual meeting will take place take place in Ottawa May 11-13. punishment.* [our emphasis] On that day all the divine floodgates Salvatore Giovinazzo on Saturday, The event begins with Mass on Upcoming Events by Wife & Children & Grandchildren through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near Wednesday April 30, 2016 at to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that evening. On Thursday events Divine Mercy Celebration Agnesa Domenico & Michael Ventresca St. Anthony's Croation Church Hall no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it include various prayer services, April 3rd 2pm by Philomena Ventresca (360 River Road, Welland). throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the March on Parliament Hill, First Holy Communion April 10, 11AM Yolanda D’Andrea the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation For tickets call Rose Dinner and Fund raising for ‘Host a Family Program’ by Mr. & Mrs. Enzo Trassati to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The 905-714-047. a Youth Banquet. Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is April 17 Pasta Dinner—Noon to 4pm Sunday 9:00AM In Honour of St. Gabriel, St. Antonio & St. My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after St. Andrew’s Pasta Dinner Penny & Bake sale - May 1st, 12 to 2.30pm Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of Padre Pio by Maria Magazzeni & family Come and join us on Sunday April 17, 2016 VBS from Aug.2nd to 6th; 9am to 3.3.30pm My Mercy. (Diary 699) † Ida Martire by Lea Locco & family Noon to 4 PM All You Can Eat—Please join us Aladino Magazzeni by wife & family Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there for a wonderful home cooked Giulia Ciccone by Aunt Giuseppina Lucci must also be deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. pasta and meatball dinner and

First Holy You are to show mercy to our neighbors always and everywhere. fellowship!!

11:00AM You must not shrink from this or try to absolve yourself from it. Communion For us and for all our dearly deceased ones Adults $10 each. (Diary 742) Ages 6—12 yrs. $5 each.

From the book of 1 Kings-Chapter 16-22. St. Andrew’s Host A As you can see the Lord's desire for the Feast includes the solemn, While children 5 yrs and under are Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid that I still Free. The proceeds go to fund should give you my ancestral heritage.” What St. Andrew’s public veneration of the Image of Divine Mercy by the Church, as the ’Host a Family Program’. is this heritage he speaks of? Family Program Host a Family well as personal acts of veneration and mercy. The great promise for

Program the individual soul is that a devotional act of sacramental penance A. His house B. His vineyard Sunday May 1st 2016 12:00PM to 2:30PM Congratulations to the Confirmation Candidates Thank you. and Communion will obtain for that soul the plenitude of the divine C. His wife D. His jewelry Fundraising for our ‘Host a Family Program’ Congratulations to the 15 students who received Confirmation. We Kindly continue mercy on the Feast. thank our Bishop Bergie for conferring it to them. Many thanks to (Refugee Ministry) supported by the CWL. to support our Answer in Next Week’s Bulletin Mrs.Carla Bianco, the school principal, Mrs.Angela Ventresca, the gr.8 Buy your lunch! Try your luck and support this great cause. efforts for our Last Week’s Question Here at St. Andrew’s we will have Divine Mercy Celebration : Rehoboam went to______, Please bring in good items only! You may bring them the previous Syrian Sisters & teacher, and the SOLI sisters for all their support to them. Thanks to the where all Israel had come to make him king ANSWER: Brothers in this Sunday (April 3rd) from 2pm to 3.30pm. Gethsemane Music Ministry for the music and singing. We also thank C. Shechem weekend.; and Home baked goodies on the May 1st weekend. ThanQ need. JESUS I TRUST in THEE! Mrs.Pat Garant and team for preparing supper for all the guests.