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DIVINE SUNDAY THE GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF The Feast of , celebrated THE ROMAN MISSAL on the Octave of (the Sunday The General Instruction of the Roman Missal after Easter Sunday), is a relatively (GIRM) is the official Vatican document that new addition to the Roman Catholic liturgical explains how to celebrate the in the calendar. Celebrating the Divine Mercy of . Since the Second Vatican Christ, as revealed by Christ Himself to Saint Council it has been revised several times. The Maria , this feast was extended 2002 publication in Latin, which was approved in to the entire Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II its English and French translation for Canada in on April 30, 2000, the day that he canonized Saint the summer of 2011, was a more thorough re- Faustina. working of the entire document. We will notice A plenary (the forgiveness of all some changes in the way the Eucharist is temporal punishment resulting from sins that celebrated. have already been confessed) is granted on the POSTURE AND RITUAL GESTURES Feast of Divine Mercy if to all the faithful who go Our common posture and the use of the same to , receive Holy Communion, pray for ritual gestures are outward signs of our unity the intentions of the Holy Father, and "in any during the celebration of Eucharist. After the gifts church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely of bread and wine have been prepared and detached from the affection for a sin, even a before Father says, “Pray brothers and sisters, venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions that my sacrifice and yours…” We shall rise and held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the then reply: “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at presence of the Blessed exposed or your hands ….” reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father At the time of Holy Communion, when the and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the person in front of you has received Holy merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. 'Merciful Jesus, I trust in Communion and you are in the front of the you!')." , you will bow your head. The

A partial indulgence (the remission of some Minister of the Body of Christ will say, “The Body temporal punishment from sin) is granted to the of Christ,” you will reply, “Amen” and you will faithful "who, at least with a contrite heart, pray consume the host immediately. to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved

invocation." SOLEMN PROCESSION

All are invited to join us in the celebration THE MONTH OF MAY IS DEDICATED of the Divine Mercy today at 2:00 pm at TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER. ON St. Rose of Lima Church. We shall have SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012, AT 2:00 the exposition of the Most Blessed P.M. WE WILL HAVE AN Sacrament, Divine Mercy chaplet and OPPORTUNITY TO HONOUR OUR MOTHER WITH A SOLEMN PROCESSION AT ST. ROSE OF LIMA. Benediction. "JESUS I TRUST IN YOU" WE WILL ASSEMBLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH RIGHT AFTER THE 12:30 P.M. . RECITATION VENERATION OF THE STATUE OF THE HOLY ROSARY WILL START INSIDE THE

The Statue of the Holy Family blessed CHURCH AND WILL CONTINUE AS WE PROCESS by Pope Benedict XVI will be venerated (outside) AROUND THE CHURCH. AT THE END, (back in the home of the Mopas family this inside the church) WE WILL CROWN OUR BLESSED week. All those who wish to receive the statue MOTHER WITH FLOWERS. into their home for one week (Sunday through PARENTS COME WITH YOUR CHILDREN. FELLOW Saturday) are requested to register at the Parish PARISHIONERS COME WITH YOUR FAMILY AND office. FRIENDS. ALL ARE WELCOME.

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Congratulations! To the R.C.I.C. children who received the

of Baptism and MONDAY APRIL 16 – SUNDAY APRIL 22, 2012 First Communion on Saturday, April 14th. Thank you to all the members MON. 8:30 am †Michela Ferrara who dedicated their time in preparing the TUE. 7:30 am †Alex & Jean Schnurr students for this special day. WED. 7:00 pm †Manuel Andres

THU. 7:30 am Thanksgiving – McGivern family WELCOME …….. FRI. 7:00 pm †Angelico Penafiel

SAT. 8:30 am Multiple Intentions We extend a warm welcome 5:00 pm †Vernon Trombley to Antonio, Nancy, Leila & Flor SUN. 7:30 am Parishioners of St. Rose Nitafan, Nan Ju, Neasha Pinnock, Johnny 9:00 am †Crisostomo Binghay Sr. Lai, Nathan Ramsay, Olivia Tabas, Adonis & 10:45 am †Allan Alfred Margie Reodica and April Lee who were 12:30 pm Thanksgiving 4:30 pm Mass in Vietnamese initiated to our Community during the service by Fr. Anthony Werunga.

We would like to thank their Sponsors who

PARISH ACTIVITIES have supported them in their journey of faith for

the past several months and the Parishioners of BREAKING OPEN THE WORD – Every Monday from 7:30– 8:45 pm in the Church. St. Rose for their prayers. KARATE – Every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 until Also a special word of thanks to Carlos & 8:30 p.m. in the hall. Teresa Franco, Pramilla Albuquerque and LIBRARY – (Lower level next to stage) – Open every Deacon Anthony Teresi who graciously shared Sunday after each Mass. TAI CHI – Every Friday from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the hall. their knowledge and faith in order to prepare our NO CLASS ON APRIL 20, 20112 Elect to be received into our Faith Community.

SPRING CLEAN UP!!! THE NEW EVANGELIZATION AT ST. ROSE OF LIMA The St. Vincent de Paul “Bundle Up” st nd The new evangelization ministry at is April 21 – 22 . Time to clean out your closets with gently used clothing, St. Rose of Lima: Lighthouse Catholic Media footwear and household goods. These CDs are inspirational talks by well-known donations are used to support others in your Cardinals, Bishops, Priest, Nuns and community. Please DO NOT drop off any theologians. The talks are on our Catholic items at the office or at the back of the Church. The truck will be in the parking lot Faith, accounts of God’s incredible mercy in to collect all your items on that weekend. the personal lives of Catholics, and practical information for living your Faith. You will find volunteers in the Narthex A BIG THANK YOU TO THE KNIGHTS OF offering the CDs for a donation of $5/- per CD COLUMBUS WHO HELPED DIRECT THE today, Apr 14/15. A complete listing of talks FLOW OF TRAFFIC IN A CALM AND is posted on the bulletin board. We look EFFICIENT MANNER ON AND DURING THE EASTER TRIDUUM. forward to your support to this ministry.