April 26-27

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

       Oh, how mysterious and profound the ways of God.  After his final appearance to the world the Lord called Pope Francis to Himself, ending the Pontiff’s Good Friday and drawing him into the glory of Easter.  How merciful is the Lord and now we pray for the repose of the Pope’s soul and that he may be received into the Kingdom.  As for all men Christ died for him and assured the promise of eternal life for those who keep His Commandments.  As we have seen so often Francis extended himself to the poor and forlorn giving them comfort and assurance of God’s love for them.

      One important aspect of the late Pope’s ministry was his calling for a Year of Mercy (2015-2016).   How very appropriate then that in these days of mourning for him we celebrate today, Divine Mercy Sunday established at the advent of the new millennium (2000) by St John Paul II.

      This Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:30 PM, in St John’s Church we will have our devotions which include Adoration, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Litany, Solemn Vespers and Benediction.  Mass will not be celebrated.

Prior to the service Confessions will be heard beginning at 2 PM.  

 Let us fondly and prayerfully commend Pope Francis to the mercy of God and after his labors may he now rest in peace.

With Blessings,

Father Langan