Divine Mercy Parish News
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- CURRENT PARISH NEWS
Below you will find information about current programs being offered by Divine Mercy Parish or our friends.
Of Special Interest
Eucharistic Adoration
Join us every Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM for weekly
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Stanislaus Convent, 333 Home Avenue
Every First Friday from 3:00 - 7:15 PM
Holy Cross Church
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Lenten Schedule
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday of Lent
Holy Cross Church - 12:15 PM (English)
We pray St. Faustina's Way of the Cross which is based on her Diary and reflections on the Passion. You will find it a very beautiful and meaningful devotion!
Holy Cross Church - 7:00 PM (Polish)
followed by Mass at 7:30 PM
St. Stanislaus Church - Via Crucis - 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Lenten Renewal Gathering
Every Monday morning of Lent
Every Monday morning during Lent (beginning February 22nd) we will have a "Lenten Renewal Gathering" from 9:30 to 11:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Convent (Home Avenue) hosted by Sister Loretta and Sister Karen. Come out and learn more about the Sunday Scripture readings in preparation for the following Sunday's Mass. A booklet will be provided for all participants.
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Adult Spiritual Enrichment Program
Open to men/women of the Parish
and anyone interested in enriching their faith
This program holds quarterly events to discuss books, movies and topics that have our Catholic faith as the focal point. For more information about this program, please click on the link below.
Check back for the date of the next meeting at the former Holy Cross Convent located at 233 Adeline Street.
Adult Spiritual Enrichment Program
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DIVINE MERCY PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR
(grades 2-8)
Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 5:45—6:45 PM
in the Holy Cross Church Choir Loft
The Children’s Choir will sing on the first Sunday of each month
at the 10:15 AM Mass
and Easter Sunday at Holy Cross Church.
Schedule to follow.
REHEARSALS BEGAN JANUARY 28th.
Please complete the sign-up form in the bulletin
and bring it with you to rehearsal.
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Divine Mercy Parish Outreach Program
Mercy House
Effective February 23, 2010
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday and Thursday: 4:30 to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
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"Angels of Mercy" Religious Shop
(Religious items are available at low cost)
Hours:
Thursdays: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
We are continuing to collect unused religious items, such as Bibles, rosaries, statues, and religious pictures. (Please do not bring medals or reading materials as we have an extensive supply at this time.)
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Available at Mercy House on Thursdays
Immigration Support Services-LALDEF
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Pastoral Associate Office Hours (Hispanic Community)
Soup Kitchen
5:00 - 6:30 PM at Kolbe Hall
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Food Distribution and Medical Services
at Mercy House on the third (3rd) Saturday of every month
Mothers' Bereavement Group
meets at Mercy House on the third (3rd) Sunday of every month
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Parishioners are asked to kindly continue to bring non-perishable (canned and boxed) food items, baby diapers, etc. for distribution to those in need.
We ask your kindness at this time for donations of First Communion attire for girls (short or long white dresses) and boys (suits - navy or black). All sizes (small, medium and large) are being accepted.
We have resumed the collection of clothing for men, women and children, babies and toddlers. For men there is a special need for jeans, coats, pants, as well as shoes for men/women - all sizes.
During the winter months, coats/jackets, hats/gloves (babies, toddlers and women - all sizes) and blankets are especially needed.
Please bring slightly worn and clean clothing to Mercy House during the hours it is open or leave them in the vestibule of either worship site. Thank you! Please Note: No clothing should be left at St. Stanislaus Convent.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Volunteers to assist with sorting and distributing clothing are needed at this time. Please contact the Parish Office at 393-5233 Ext. 100 to obtain the phone number of the coordinator of this project. Thank you.
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued generosity.
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Religious Education Program
Registration News
Religious Education classes began on Tuesday, September 15, and are held from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. The children go directly to their assigned classroom, where the teacher and aide will wait for them.
If you have not registered your child for the upcoming year, you will need to do so on September 15. Please have your child’s Baptismal Certificate available at time of registration.
In the words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, “Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet, especially your family.”
REGISTRATION FEES
$40.00 per child
$100.00 per family (3 or more children)
Fees will be added to registration for the children receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Sacramental fees are as follows:
- Reconciliation and First Eucharist: $35.00 per child
- Confirmation: $55.00 per child
New Registrants: Baptismal Certificates must accompany the registration form.
It is imperative that all children are registered prior to September.
Any questions should be directed to the Religious Education Office (609.393.5233 Ext. 101).
Thank you! Dziekuje! ¡Gracias!
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Church Bulletins
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Growing in Faith
Lenten Growing in Faith Special Issue 2010
Growing in Faith Lenten Calendar 2010