Newsletter April 12th, 2026 / Divine Mercy Sunday

Embracing the Ocean of Mercy: A Reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday

On Divine Mercy Sunday, we are invited to step out of the shadows of our own shortcomings and into the radiant warmth of Christ’s unfailing love. Instituted by St. John Paul II, this feast day reminds us that no matter how deep our failures or how heavy our burdens, the mercy of God is an ocean far deeper and wider than any mistake we could ever make.

In the words revealed to St. Faustina, Jesus offers us a profound promise: “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.”

Today is not merely a celebration of a devotion, but a radical invitation to trust—to stop relying on our own limited strength and to surrender our hearts to the One who desires nothing more than to heal, forgive, and restore us.

Let us approach the altar this morning with humble hearts, ready to be washed clean, and let us carry that same spirit of radical mercy into our homes and workplaces throughout the coming week.

The doors of heaven are wide open; all we need to do is walk through them.

Easter Collection for the support of the Priests in the Parish.

The Priests of the Parish wish to thank those who have contributed to the Easter Collection towards their generous support. This collection is taken up four times each year, Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and Harvest. 

The Priests, in accordance with diocesan rules, do not receive any assistance from the parish towards the   purchase or fuel costs of their cars.

You can also support this collection by returning an envelope marked “for the support of the clergy” or online by scanning the code with your phone camera.,

We thank those who contribute to this collection.                              

Fr’s John, Joseph & Simon Peter.