Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Divine Mercy Sunday has been celebrated in many countries, dioceses, and parishes for many years. The late Pope John Paul II, the cardinals, bishops, and priests read the diary of St. Faustina and came to realize the significance of this feast. But now, ever since the Holy See had decreed that the “Second Sunday of Easter would be known as Divine Mercy Sunday”, many more are seeking to go more deeply into the words of Our Lord to St. Faustina that were meant for all humanity.
To receive plenary indulgence you must go to confession within a week prior to or after Divine Mercy Sunday, receive Communion, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. We will celebrate this feast on Sunday, April 16th, at 3:00 p.m. with Exposition, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayer. Come and share in this Feast of Mercy.
We understand that many of you would like to be spiritually prepared for this year's celebration through confession this coming Saturday. However, this year we have to adjust our schedule. Please see below.
Fr. Bernard P. Heter
St. Joseph Church, Florida
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that the former pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Florida, Rev. Bernard P. Heter, entered eternal life. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s church by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Monsignor William J. Belford, homilist. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida after the Mass.
A link to Fr. Heter's obituary is below.
Requiescat in pace.
In light of this sad news, Fr. Reynor or myself will be available for confessions at St. Stephen’s after our weekly Masses this week or next week. This coming Saturday we can only hear confessions until 10 a.m. as we must then go over to St. Joseph's Church. Thank you for your understanding.
God bless!
Fr. Slawek