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Father's weekly message
Divine Mercy Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter) - April 12, 2026
On this Second Sunday of Easter, the Church, as requested by our Lord celebrates the Feast of Divine Mercy. On February 22, 1931, Our Lord Jesus appeared to sister Faustina Kowalska from Kraków, Poland and revealed himself to her as God of Mercy and asked her to paint the image of him, as he shown to her. Sister Faustina recorded this vision and message of the Lord in her diary: In the evening, when I was in my cell, I became aware of the Lord Jesus clothed in a white garment. One hand was raised in blessing, the other was touching the garment at the breast. From the opening of the garment at the breast, there came forth two large rays, one red and the other pale. In silence I gazed intently at the Lord; my soul was overwhelmed with fear, but also with great joy. After a while Jesus said to me, 'paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the inscription: Jesus, I trust in You.”
Sometime later, Our Lord again spoke to me and explained the significance and meaning of the two rays: "The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous; the red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the depths of My most tender Mercy at that time when My agonizing Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross...Fortunate is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him."
Our Lord also called for a feast to be celebrated in the entire church. He said to her: I want this image to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter; that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy. On that day, the depths of My Mercy will be open to all. Whoever will go to confession and Holy Communion on that day will receive complete forgiveness of sin and punishment. Mankind will not enjoy peace until it returns to My Mercy.
Let us take note of our Lord’s desire to pour out his mercy on humanity, and let us seek his mercy not only for ourselves but also for our broken world.
—Fr. Jesu.
Announcements for April 12th, 2026
Please join us for the special Divine Mercy Sunday celebration from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction.
Por favor acompáñenos a la celebración especial del Domingo de la Divina Misericordia de 2:00 a 3:30 p.m., con Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento, Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia y Bendición.
St. Therese Catholic Church is also offering $250 scholarships to those attending college or a trade school. Applications are available in the church office and are due no later than April 15th.
La Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa también está ofreciendo becas de $250 para quienes asistan a la universidad o a una escuela técnica. Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia y deben entregarse a más tardar el 15 de abril.
Please prayerfully consider giving to this year’s Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries. Pledge cards are in the Narthex. Please turn your pledge cards into the church office. Do not mail them directly to the Diocese.
Por favor, considere en oración hacer una donación a la Campaña Anual del Obispo para los Ministerios de este año. Las tarjetas de compromiso están en el Nártex. Por favor entregue sus tarjetas de compromiso en la oficina de la iglesia. No las envíe directamente a la Diócesis.
There is a second collection next Sunday for Caring for Priests.
Habrá una segunda colecta el próximo domingo para el Cuidado de los Sacerdotes.