Epiphany Church 184 Washington Place
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Saint Mary of Mercy Church 202 Stanwix St Pittsburgh PA 15222
DIVINE MERCY PARISH
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Divine Mercy Sunday
CLERGY TEAM
Pastor
Reverend Christopher D. Donley cdonley@divinemercypgh.org Deacon Candidate
(Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) John P. Corcoran
jcorcoran@diopitt.org In Residence
Reverend Edward Bryce Reverend Edward Muge Reverend Augustine Wayii Seminarians Xavier Engle xengle@diopitt.org Peter Mallampalli pmallampalli@diopitt.org Anthony Pampena apampena@diotpitt.org (Saint John XXIII)
Noah Pepmeyer
npepmeyer@diopitt.org
PARISH STAFF
Music Minister/Director of Liturgy Matthew Radican mradican@divinemercypgh.org Office Manager Cynthia Goetz cagoetz@divinemercypgh.org Wedding Coordinator
Renew the ‘I do’ Dolores Shipe
dshipe28@gmail.com THE RED DOOR:
Assistant Coordinator to the Red Door
Sister Emily Lepage ZSJM
theredoor@divinemercypgh.org thegate@divinemercypgh.org Assistant Coordinator to the Red Door
Sister Pawla Witula ZSJM
theredoor@divinemercypgh.org
TV MINISTRY
Daily noon Mass at Saint Mary of Mercy can be live streamed or viewed on:
Comcast channel 95 Verizon Fios channel 472 Pittsburgh’s Faith and Family channel 40.9
www.christianassociatestv.org. Mass can also be accessed through our
website at www.divinemercypgh.org.
THE RED DOOR MINISTRY
Lunch Monday through Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Dinner
Monday through Friday 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Saint Faustina Gate Monday through Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219
www.divinemercypgh.org office@divinemercypgh.org
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Welcome Center
Please visit us, as we have been pleased to be a “very little tiny” channel of God’s mercy to everyone who enters the church of Saint Mary of Mercy through the opening of the Welcome Center. With Divine Mercy materials and with the presence of one of the Sisters of Merciful Jesus from the congregation desired by Jesus Himself, the Welcome Center has already been an amazing source of hope, consolation, and blessing to so many people! If you would like to visit our new facility at the entrance of Saint Mary of Mercy Church, please email theredoor@divinemercypgh.org.
To request a Mass intention, please call or email the Parish Office at
office@divinemercypgh.org or visit divinemercypgh.org to complete an online form.
Visit our website at
www.divinemercypgh.org or call the parish office.
If you would like to be added to our prayer request board please contact the office or email
office@divinemercypgh.org
If you would like to have information included in the bulletin, please contact the Parish Office at office@divinemercypgh.org.
Stay up to date with announcements and news about Divine Mercy Parish and our ministries by choosing a group to join on Flocknote! Sign up at www.divinemercypgh.org or text DivineMercyPgh to 84576 to join.
Established on January 6, 2020 and rooted in Catholic Tradition and Faith, Divine Mercy Parish aims to be a community rooted in the Eucharist and in service to the most vulnerable among us. Devoted to serving parishioners and non-parishioners alike, we hope that we can offer you both spiritual and physical nourishment during these difficult times through beautiful and prayer-filled Liturgy, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, service to the poor, spiritual direction, spiritual resources, prayer encounters and much more. We are very excited that the Lord has graced us with the protection of His Divine Mercy and look forward to serving you and serving alongside you in the coming weeks, months, and years. Do not hesitate to reach out to any of our clergy or staff members for assistance. May the Merciful Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary be with you this day.
Private Prayer
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matt 11:28
Weekday Masses Saint Mary of Mercy Church
Monday-Saturday Noon Weekend Masses Saint Mary of Mercy Church
Saturday-4PM Epiphany Church
Sunday-10AM Saint Mary of Mercy Church
Sunday-Noon
Confession
Epiphany Church Sunday-9:15AM Saint Mary of Mercy Church
Monday-Friday After Noon Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Saint Mary of Mercy Church Monday-Thursday
After Noon Mass
Epiphany Church Monday-Friday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Saint Mary of Mercy Church Monday-Friday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Weekly Mass Schedule and Intentions
Monday
, April 12
Noon
Thomas Kruppa + (Christine Caffari)
Tuesday, April 13
Noon
Frank Vertosick + (Rev. Christopher D. Donley)
Wednesday, April 14
Noon
Kate Cuppi + (John and Sara Donley)
Thursday, April 15
Noon
Patricia Weakland Foerster + (Rev. Christopher D. Donley)
Friday, April 16
Noon
Edward F. Camino + (Sharon Serratore)
Saturday, April 17
Noon
Mike Bell and his family (Caroline Sczweck)
4:00 PM People of Divine Mercy Parish
Sunday, April 18
10:00 AM
Rosemary Marchese (John F. Weber)
Noon
Patricia Weakland Foerster + (Rev. Christopher D. Donley)
FIRST COLLECTION TOTAL
$ 2,979.74
Church Building Upkeep
$ 498.00
Parish Share
$ 165.00
Red Door
$ 1,821.00
TV Ministry
$ 81.00
Ash Wednesday
$ 10.00
Human Development
$ 26.00
Flower Fund
$ 90.00
Holy Thursday
$ 30.00
Good Friday
$ 30.00
Easter Sunday
$ 365.00
Contribution Totals
3/27/2021—3/31/2021
RETURN TO THE LORD
A night of Adoration, Confession, and
Lectio Divina
Mark your calendars, April 17th for the next
Return to the Lord!
It is a night of readings, meditative music, as
well as movement of the faithful into
confession and quiet prayer.
All are welcome to attend!
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Divine Mercy Parish
Saint Mary of Mercy Church.
ADORATION
Join us Monday-Friday
Saint Mary of Mercy Church
After Noon Mass
All ages are welcomed and
encouraged to attend.
Giving to Our Parish
Giving to the Divine Mercy Parish
through your will is a great way to
continue your support beyond your
lifetime. When your estate is prepared,
consider a gift to the Divine Mercy
Parish. Thank You!
Brother Andre’s Cafe is inviting all those attending the 10am mass at Epiphany Church on April 11th to the cafe after mass to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday! Come support Brother Andre’s Cafe and their mission of providing meaningful employment to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and try their delicious coffee, cookies, and pastries! All coffee and baked treats will be free of charge. Learn more about Brother Andre’s
Palm Sunday Mass at
Divine Mercy Parish,
Epiphany Church.
Fr. Donley assisted by
three seminarians,
Anthony, Noah and
Peter and our altar
server, Philip.
Holy Thursday - Altar of the Repose
Good Friday - Epiphany Church
Easter Vigil Mass
Saint Mary of Mercy Church
In Memory or Honor Of:
Salvatore Arrigo
Augustine Arrigo
Mary Rose Gaita
John C. Gaita
Theresa Gaita
Carmine Gaita
Francis P. Bronowicz
Additional Contributors
Melvin and Dolores McMillan
This is the 10th year that the Chiappetta
Family donated beautifully decorated Easter
Eggs to our friends at The Red Door.
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
2. Our Father
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespass-es as we forgive those who trtrespass-espass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.
3. Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
4. The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
5. The Eternal Father
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Di-vinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
6. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
7. Repeat for the remaining decades
Saying the "Eternal Father" (5) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" (6) on the following "Hail Mary" beads.
8. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times)
Please join us today after
the 10am Mass for the
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Divine Mercy Sunday
-Mass at 10am Epiphany Church-Chaplet of Divine Mercy
-Veneration of the Image
-Blessings with the Relics of Saint Faustina
Hour of Mercy 3PM
Saint Mary of Mercy Church
Mass for a New Congregation
Gloria
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Sprinkling Rite
Rite of Sprinkling | Marty HaugenChrist Is Risen From the Dead | Carlo Rossini
Opening Hymn
The Order of the Mass - Second Sunday of Easter B
Acts 4:32-35
First Reading
The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There
was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.
The Liturgy of the Word
Responsorial Psalm
118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 | Owen AlstottMusic: Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP. All rights reserved.
1 Jn 5:1-6
Epistle
Beloved: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, and everyone who loves the Father loves also the one begotten by him. In this way we know that we love the children of God when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his
commandments are not burdensome, for whoever is
begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith. Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth.
Collect
VULPIUS
Gospel Acclamation
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; Blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Offertory Antiphon
Proper of the Mass: Second Sunday of EasterGospel
Jn 20:19-31Homily
CelebrantThe Liturgy of the Eucharist
On the evening of that first day of the week, when thedoors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put
my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the
presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
Universal Prayer
Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy
Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,
the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
The Strife is O’er
Closing Hymn
Communion Hymn
Ye Sons and DaughtersCelebrant
Blessing and Dismissal
Sanctus
Eucharistic Acclamations
Mysterium Fidei
Amen
Community Mass
