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The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport

HOLY FAMILY PARISH & OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH

_____________________________

Live the Gospel. Share God’s Love. Rebuild the Church.

Divine Mercy Sunday · April 19, 2020

MERCY THROUGH THE YEARS

CELEBRATING DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

_____________________________

The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport

United in Prayer, Fellowship, and Service

Phone: 978-281-4820 Email: [email protected]

Website: ccgronline.com

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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY _____________________

Mercy Through the Years

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER

On January 9, 1984, Time Magazine published a cover story entitled ‘Why Forgive?’ about

Pope John Paul II’s meeting with Mehmet Ali Agca, the Turkish terrorist who attempted to

assassinate him three years earlier. The cover featured a striking photograph of the pope

with his arm around the shoulder of the assassin along with a caption that read: “The Pope

Pardons the Gunman.” Decades later, Saint John Paul II’s remarkable gesture of Christian

love and mercy toward an assailant remains one of his greatest gifts to the People of God.

No one doubted then and no one doubts now that Karol Wojtyla truly forgave Mehmet Ali

Agca. In fact, after the attempted assassination, the pope wrote: “Pray for my brother Ag-

ca...whom I have sincerely forgiven.” And in late 2015, Agca visited Saint Peter’s Basilica

and laid a bouquet of white roses at the tomb of the sainted pope.

Why forgive? Unlike Saint John Paul II, most of us have not been victims of a violent crime.

But each of us knows the sting of betrayal, gossip, and insult. Each of us knows the pain of

lasting conflict or disagreement with family, friends, and colleagues. And each of us knows

something about the sadness of a broken heart. We may not be called back into relationship

with those who hurt us, but like Saint John Paul II, we are called to reach out to those who

hurt us. We are called to love them and pray for them. We are called to forgive them with

our whole heart and soul. This is the true foundation of the Christian life: to imitate the Ris-

en Lord and his saints through acts of sacrificial love and mercy.

Pope Francis once said: “In my own life, I have often seen God’s mercy and patience. I have

also seen many people find the courage to enter the wounds of Jesus by saying to him: Lord,

I am here. Accept my poverty. Hide my sin in your wounds. Wash it away with your blood.

And I have always seen that God does just that: He accepts us, consoles us, cleanses us, and

loves us. Let us be enveloped by the mercy of God. Let us trust in his patience which always

gives us more time. Let us find courage to return to God’s house, to dwell in his loving

wounds, to allow ourselves to be loved by him and to encounter his mercy...By doing so, we

will know his wonderful tenderness. We will feel his embrace. And we will become like

him, more capable of mercy, patience, forgiveness, and love (2013).”

In this spirit, this weekend’s newsletter features reflections that Cliff and I have written over

the years in the celebration of the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. My

message on the next page was written in 2017; Cliff’s reflections on pages four and five were

written in 2018 and 2019 respectively. We invite you to read them again and to reflect on

our Risen Lord’s boundless love for us — that he lived, died, and rose again for our eternal

salvation. Jesus is God’s mercy made flesh! He reveals God’s unfathomable love and mercy

for us, for all people, for all time! And he invites us to share this love and mercy as best we

can with our families, friends, and neighbors. Peace and blessings to all! — Father Jim

LET’S PRAY TOGETHER!

PRAYING THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

Even when we can’t gather together, we can still pray together! Ever together in prayer!

Join us: ccgronline.com/resources!

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OUR PASTOR’S MESSAGE _____________________

Celebrating God’s Love & Mercy

BY FATHER JIM

This weekend throughout the world, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Second

Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. This weekend, we rejoice again over the Resur-

rection of our Lord Jesus Christ as he appears to his astonished disciples. And we reflect

again on the Lord’s boundless love for us: that he lived, suffered, died, and rose for our

sake and for our eternal salvation. This is God’s mercy made flesh and recognizable in the

world for us, for all people, and for all time.

This weekend, all parishioners and friends of the Catholic Community of Gloucester &

Rockport are invited to join me online for Divine Mercy Sunday: A Celebration of God’s

Endless Love by clicking the link at ccgronline.com. Our celebration will include Eucharist

Adoration, along with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Daytime Prayer from the Liturgy of the

Hours, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. I hope and pray that you and your family

will take the time to participate remotely in this important hour of prayer and devotion.

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is based on the visions of Saint Mary Faustina Kowalska (1905-

1938), a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy who was canonized as an Apostle of

Mercy by Pope John Paul II in 2000. During a mystical vision, Jesus asked Sister Faustina to

pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and to encourage others to do the same. According to Sister

Faustina, the chaplet has three purposes: to ask for God’s mercy, to trust in that mercy, and

to show mercy toward others.

Whether or not we choose to cultivate a devotion to the Divine Mercy Chaplet is a matter of

conscience and personal discernment. But Sister Faustina’s life and writings are instructive

for all of us as we strive (both individually and as a community) to grow in prayer, fellow-

ship, and service; and to live the Gospel, share God’s love, and rebuild the Church. In her

diary, still widely published and read throughout the world, Sister Faustina emphasizes

acta non verba or actions not words. She calls us to practice our faith, not just preach it. She

asks us to pray for God’s mercy and put in into practice in our own lives.

Part of Saint Faustina’s diary takes the form of a mystical encounter with Christ Jesus.

When she writes, she is transcribing messages that came to her from the Lord. In one such

vision, Jesus says: “I demand from you deeds of mercy, you must not shrink from this or try

to excuse or absolve yourself from it. I give you three ways of exercising mercy: the first by

deed, the second by word, and the third by prayer. In these three degrees are contained the

fullness of mercy, and it is an unquestionable proof of love for me. By these means, a soul

glorifies and pays reverence to my mercy (Diary, 742).”

In this way, the purpose of a devotion to the Divine Mercy Chaplet is threefold: to obtain

God’s mercy; to trust in God’s mercy; and to show God’s mercy to others. It is for us, then,

to prayerfully consider how we are asked by the Lord to practice his love, mercy, and kind-

ness among all people — those we love and those we find it difficult to love. As we strive to

do this, let us remind ourselves again and again of Sister Faustina’s simple words: “Lord

Jesus, I place my trust in you.” Happy Easter! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY _____________________

Living Mercy, Part I

BY CLIFF GARVEY

In 2000, Pope John Paul II declared that the Second Sunday of Easter would be celebrated as

Divine Mercy Sunday. Since then, God’s faithful people have rallied around a devotion to

this feast, to the image of the Risen Christ who appeared in a vision to Saint Faustina, and

to the chaplet that begs God’s mercy for us and for the whole world. Here in the Catholic

Community of Gloucester & Rockport, our parishioners pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet six

mornings each week before Mass.

But why? Why does this devotion call to so many people? What can we learn from it? And

perhaps most importantly, how can we share its special grace with the world around us? As

always, Pope Francis can help us to better understand our longing for God’s mercy and our

obligation to share it with our brothers and sisters in need. The Holy Father once said : “Let

us never forget that mercy is the keystone to the life of faith and the concrete way through

which we make visible the Resurrection of Jesus (2017).” In this way, mercy is not simply

about forgiveness or the remission of punishment. Mercy is instead basic goodness, kind-

ness, and generosity. It is the core ingredient of the love that we express to our friends and

families; the consideration that we show to our colleagues and neighbors; and the charity

that we offer to the poor, the sick, and the lonely.

Pope Francis also said: “Mercy makes us understand that violence, resentment, and revenge

have no meaning; and that the first victim is whoever lives these sentiments because it de-

prives them of their own dignity.” We can see the hard truth in this admonition when we

watch cable news or scroll through a social media feed. When we engage in bigotry, bitter-

ness, gossip, and divisive rhetoric, we exchange mercy for meanness. We become agents of

both destruction and self-destruction. We fail as disciples to live the Gospel in all that we

think, say, and do. We fail to share God’s mercy in our homes, workplaces, and communi-

ties. And we fail to build up the world around us at a time when so many seem so intent on

tearing it down.

For some, the devotion to Divine Mercy may involve a daily devotion in church. But for all

of us, our truest devotion must not be to the ritual of a chaplet or sacred image. It should be

a resolution to practice what we preach. It should be resolution to see the Risen Christ in all

people, in all situations, and in all things created by God’s loving hand. It should be a reso-

lution to respect all people regardless of their race, religion, or life experience. It should be

resolution to reach out to the poor, the sick, the lonely, and the unwanted. It should be a

resolution to rise above the dark shadows of anger, bitterness, and division that creep into

our lives and communities. It should be a resolution to love God and love others.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote: “The question is not whether we will be extremists, but

what kind of extremists we will be. Will be extremists for hate or for love?” During these

troubled times, when so many of our brothers and sisters are suffering, let us ask ourselves:

What better time to become extremists for love than Divine Mercy Sunday? What better

time to renew our devotion to sharing God’s mercy with our families, friends, neighbors,

and co-workers? What better time to pray: “Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal

One, have mercy on us and on the whole world!” Amen! Alleluia!

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY _____________________

Living Mercy, Part II

BY CLIFF GARVEY

Father Jim and I argued recently about something stupid. The quarrel lasted too long. Nei-

ther of us gave an inch. We dug in. We clung to our positions like dogs with bones. We said

things that we should not have said. By the time it was over, we had more or less forgotten

the reason for our argument, but for several days, it created some tension between us. To

his great credit, Father Jim apologized first. And for the record, all is well. But this incident

caused me to think and pray about what it means to forgive and what it means to be merci-

ful. Ever the student, I looked to the dictionary and found that mercy means compassion

and forgiveness. It means that whenever we can, we should feel and express sympathy for

another person; we should let go of our anger, our hostility, and our resentment toward a

friend, neighbor, or relative because of some flaw or perceived offense.

Mercy is akin to generosity, leniency, sympathy, and tolerance. It is never angry or cruel or

ruthless. It never complains or gossips. It never holds a grudge. Mercy liberates. It is like a

spring flower that melts the dirty remains of winter snow. It is like a sea breeze that clears

the air. It is like bright sunshine that warms the heart and the soul. Mercy breathes life into

old friendships and family relationships. It is enduring and timeless. It is born in scripture,

heaven-sent, the work of angels. It is also the calling of sinners like you and me.

One day, I think, history will remember Pope Francis as an Apostle of Mercy. He seems to

understand better than anyone that mercy is not just an abstract concept to be studied in a

dictionary or theological treatise. It is instead a way of life. The Holy Father writes this

about God’s mercy for us: “That mercy is dynamic, not so much a noun with a fixed and

definite meaning, nor an adjective, but rather a verb — to show mercy or to receive mercy

— that spurs us to action in the world. In addition, that mercy is every greater; it is a mercy

that grows and expands, passing from good to better and from less to more. Jesus sets be-

fore us the model of mercy who is God the Father, who is ever greater and whose infinite

mercy in some sense constantly grows. God’s mercy has no roof and it has no walls (2016).”

Think about that! God’s mercy is alive, boundless, compassionate, and loving. It can cover

all faults, all failings, all crimes, and all sins. But mercy is not just the Lord’s ongoing and

active love for his children. He expects us to share that love and preach it with every

thought, word, and deed. He expects us to be merciful and forgiving; he expects us to be

peacemakers in an increasingly bitter and divided world. He expects our hearts to grow

and stretch and expand with mercy just as divine mercy grows and stretches and expands

to cover every person, in every culture, in every country all around the world.

It is an ugly thing when friends argue. And it is a beautiful thing when those friends shake

hands, laugh at their stubbornness, and share God’s mercy with each other. It is a move-

ment of grace when we realize in our hearts that we are all bruised and broken; we all need

to forgive; and we all need forgiveness. Pope Francis says: “Mercy is the force that reawak-

ens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope.” During this

season of new life, let us pray for the courage to bring God’s big, bold, and bountiful gift of

mercy into our homes, communities, and workplaces. And let us pray that mercy finds new

life in our divided country, our wounded church, and our suffering world. Amen! Alleluia!

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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

OUR WEEKLY GIFTS _____________________

PASTOR’S NOTE Your Generosity Matters More Than Ever!

During this pandemic crisis, your weekly gifts are vitally important to the financial stability of both Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish. Our parish-es depend solely on the generosity of our parishioners to pay our bills and make ends meet.

All are encouraged to mail their offering or give electron-ically. Our mailing address is 74 Prospect Street, Glouces-ter, Massachusetts 01930. In addition, our We Share pro-gram is a safe and easy way to make online donations to your home parish using a credit care, debit card, or elec-tronic check. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure the financial stability of our parishes.

If you have questions or need more information about supporting our parishes during this difficult time, please contact me at [email protected] or 978-281-4820. Thank you for your generous support! Peace, prayers, and blessings for you and your family! — Father Jim

SANCTUARY GIFTS

At each of our churches in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport, sanctuary flowers, sanctuary can-dles, and sanctuary gifts (hosts & wine) can be donated for a special intention or in memory of a friend or loved one. The requested donation for sanctuary gifts is $175. The requested donation for a sanctuary candle is $25. This week, donations were offered for these intentions:

In Memory of Louis F. Linquatta Sanctuary Candle· Saint Ann Church

In Memory of Helen Joseph Sanctuary Candle· Saint Joachim Church

In Memory of Jack Coyle Sanctuary Candle· Saint Anthony Chapel

In Memory of the Wilkins Family Sanctuary Candle· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

If you would like to donate a sanctuary candle or sanctu-ary gifts in memory of a deceased loved one, please con-tact us at [email protected] or 978-281-4820. Thank you for your generous support! May God bless you!

WESHARE

Safe & Easy Electronic Giving Holy Family & Our Lady of Good Voyage Parishes

Learn more: ccgronline.com! Or contact Father Jim: [email protected]!

Thank you for your generous support! Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!

OUR MASS INTENTIONS _____________________

APRIL 18—APRIL 26, 2020

Saturday, April 18 Vigil· Divine Mercy

4:00pm Philip Demetri

Sunday, April 19 Divine Mercy

7:00am Lottie Aikens

8:15am Ralph Martin, Sr.

10:00am Michael & Connie Bolger

11:45am Theresa Wilkins

5:00pm Mass for the People of God

Second Week of Easter

Monday, April 20 Jack Coyle

Tuesday, April 21 Charles “Chucky” Piscitello

Wednesday, April 22 Matteo & Santina LoGrande

Thursday, April 23 The Maher Family

Friday, April 24 Robert P. Foster

Saturday, April 25 Intentions of the Assisi Project

Saturday, April 25 Vigil· Third Sunday of Easter

4:00pm Ronald Joseph

Sunday, April 26 Third Sunday of Easter

7:00am Celestino Goulart

8:15am Samuel & Frances Miceli

10:00am Helen Joseph

11:45am Captain Rosario Grillo

5:00pm Mass for the People of God

6:00pm Maurice & Mary Landry

6:00pm Helen F. Taber

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