Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service // Sunday, April 24th, 2022 | 3pm

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The Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service will be Sunday, April 24th and begin at 3pm at St. Francis de Sales Parish Church. Confessions will be available before the 3pm prayer service, 1pm-3pm and will also be available after the service. All are welcome.

Why is there Divine Mercy Sunday?

Jesus appeared to St. Faustina Kowalska for the first time on Feb. 22, 1931 and gave her His first revelation about His Divine Mercy. Jesus’ message is that He desires mankind to avail itself to the infinite mercy of God on earth. That is why he wanted the first Sunday after Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday. This is not a feast day invented in the Middle Ages or thought up by the Vatican. This is a special feast because it is one asked for by Jesus Himself!

How do we avail ourselves to this Divine Mercy?

Jesus will give us complete forgiveness of sins and punishments if we do a few simple tasks. We are asked to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday. We also should say the Divine Mercy Chaplet and venerate the Divine Mercy Image on Divine Mercy Sunday. A good confession must be made 20 days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday. Not much to ask for when you consider that you receive forgiveness of sins and remission of punishment!

Why did God give us the Feast of Divine Mercy?

Jesus said to St. Faustina, “I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender Mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My Mercy. The soul that goes to Confession and receives Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the Divine blood gates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near Me, even though its sins be scarlet. My Mercy is so great that no mind, be it man or angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it is solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the fount of My Mercy.” (St. Faustina Diary 699)

Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday Easter is the day that we celebrate the triumphant Jesus Christ who sacrificed His life for us and then rose from the dead. On Divine Mercy Sunday, we again are given a view of Jesus as the loving Savior. The Divine Mercy Image Painting hangs in our church on the south wall. Jesus told St. Faustina to have this image painted. It shows the red and white rays of His blood and water. He also told her to have the words, “Jesus I trust in you” written across the bottom. If you want God’s Mercy, trust in Jesus’ message and join us for more information on the Divine Mercy Revelations, you can visit the website of the Association of Marian Helpers, www.marian.org, or you can read the “Diary of St. Faustina.”

Kairos Registration is OPEN!

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We are excited to announce that we have rescheduled Kairos and registration is open! This retreat is open to incoming juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors this year! Participants do not need to be Catholic to attend - All are welcome!

What is Kairos?

Kairos is a Christian experience of prayer and reflection. St. Francis de Sales Parish began hosting Kairos retreats for high school juniors and seniors in 2009. Kairos can be a powerful and life-changing opportunity for teens as they grow in their knowledge of themselves, others, and especially, God.

Good Reasons to Participate in a Kairos Retreat:

  1. Everyone needs time to reflect. This retreat offers a break from the many distractions in our lives.

  2. The Kairos retreat centers on seeing God’s love in our lives and encourages the development of a personal relationship with God.

  3. This retreat creates an open and accepting retreat atmosphere for you to experience God’s love and forgiveness and the importance of friendship and family.

  4. Maybe you don’t know if God really cares and you need to find out just how much He does.

  5. The reasons to attend are as unique as each person. Talk to past Kairos participants or youth ministry adults and ask them why they participate in Kairos!
    Masks will be worn per guidelines at the time. Teens will sleep in private rooms. The retreat will begin on Friday near 4:00pm and will conclude Monday near 7:00pm. Teens will be transported to and from St Francis de Sales on bus.

Cost: $300.00 for 4 days & 3 nights (please let us know if you need assistance).

If you are interested in Kairos but want to learn more before registering, please email us and we can connect you with someone who can answer your questions!

Steubenville Registration is OPEN!

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We are excited to announce that we are going to Steubenville and registration is open! This experience is open to all high school students.

What is Steubenville?

Steubenville Youth Conference is an event where hundreds of Catholic teens come together to experience the peace of Jesus through inspiring talks, praise and worship, and the sacraments. Teens will have an opportunity to grow closer to their peers at St. Francis de Sales Youth Ministry, as well as with teens around the nation. You will return home with memories that will last a lifetime, and knowing you are never alone.

Please watch the two videos in this email to learn more! One video is from St. Francis de Sales Youth Ministry's experience in 2015, and the second video is the trailer for Steubenville 2022 (Theme: Fearless).

Reserving a Spot:

We only have 28 spots. Availability is on a first come, first served basis and a spot can only be assigned by the submission of your registration form and check. Once all 28 spots are reserved, a waiting list will be established also on a first come basis.

Cost: $300.00 per person - Includes retreat fee, room & board, bus transportation, and group t-shirts.

What’s not covered in the fee? Meals in route (one meal each way), gift shop purchases at conference.

Please let us know if you need assistance!

If you are interested in Steubenville but want to learn more before registering, please email us and we can connect you with someone who can answer your questions!

Holy Week Schedule

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PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSIONDistribution of Palms

Saturday, April 9
5:00pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, April 10
6:30am
9:00am (also streamed on Facebook & YouTube)
11:00am (also broadcasted to West Parking Lot)

Monday, April 11

8:30am & 12 Noon Mass
11:00am & 1:00-2:00pm Confessions

Tuesday, April 12

8:30am & 12 Noon Mass
11:00am & 1:00-2:00pm Confessions

Wednesday, April 13

8:30am & 12 Noon Mass
11:00am & 1:00-2:00pm Confessions

Holy Thursday, April 14

8:30am Mass
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
with Adoration after Mass until Night Prayer at 11:45pm

Good Friday, April 15

10:00-11:45am Confessions
12 Noon-3:00pm Tre Ore (*Stations of the Cross & Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ)
1:00-2:00pm Confessions
3:00pm *Passion of the Lord Service
8:00pm Tenebrae (Meditation Service of Darkness & Light)

Holy Saturday, April 16

10:00-11:45am Confessions
12 Noon & 1:00pm Blessing of Easter Baskets (1pm in Parking Lot)
7:30pm Easter Vigil Mass in the Holy Night

Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 | The Resurrection of Our Lord

6:30am - Main Church with Fr Ryan

9:00am - Main Church with Fr Ryan, Fr Valker Hall with Fr Paul
(also streamedon Facebook & YouTube)

11:00am - Main Church with Fr Ryan, Fr Valker Hall with Fr Paul
(also broadcasted to West Parking Lot) 

12:30pm - Main Church with Fr Ryan