Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 12th, 2026

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help make our Easter Triduum so special!

John places this resurrection appearance of Jesus on the “first day of the week” which would have been an “anniversary” some time distant of the day of resurrection. The Gospel passage for today’s liturgy has two key points: the handing over of the Spirit for the forgiveness of sins and the admonition to Thomas, “blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Written more than a generation after the tragic events of the crucifixion and triumphant day of resurrection, these last words were no doubt an encouragement to the community of disciples to shore up their belief in Jesus, the Son of God. The passage from the Acts of the Apostles presents the community of believers in idyllic terms: devoted to the teaching of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread (Eucharist) and the prayers (psalms). The evangelist known as Luke writes in the Acts of the Apostles of a tight-knit community that experienced the fruits of the resurrection; namely, signs, wonders and miracles. The result was the growth of a Church into a movement that would have great success. The selection from the First Letter of Peter speaks of suffering “through various trials” that the community will face in order to test the genuineness of their faith in the fires of suffering. The scriptures of today call the Church back to the basics which is apostolic teaching and sharing of the Eucharist. We are a people that have not seen, yet believe in the power of Jesus Christ victorious over sin and death.

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Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. In her diary, St. Faustina relates that Jesus asked that the faithful venerate the Divine Mercy Image so that all may know of His Mercy.

• Come to Jesus with a humble and contrite heart, repent of all your sins.
• Firmly trust in Divine Mercy.
• Go to confession on that day if possible, or 20 days before or after the Feast.
• Receive Holy Communion.
• Venerate the image of Divine Mercy.
• Be Merciful as God is merciful. Practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

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Year-End Giving

This season of giving is a perfect time to express your gratitude for the blessings in your life by making a year-end gift to our parish. As you plan your charitable contributions for 2025, please know that we gratefully accept gifts of cash and appreciated assets, such as stocks or bonds, and grants to our parish from donor-advised funds.

You can make a gift to our parish using your IRA

As Christian stewards, we are called to help make our Church a strong community of faith and a beacon of service to others. This includes supporting the financial needs of today while ensuring a stable foundation for the future. One way to contribute is through your IRA. If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $108,000 directly from your IRA to your parish. This gift will not be taxable income and can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD). Looking ahead, you might also consider naming our parish as a beneficiary of your IRA. Click here for more details, consult your financial advisor or contact Mary Lou Ozimek at 216-696-6525 x4070.

A Free Will-Writing Resource

We’ve partnered with FreeWill to make it easier for our community to create their Catholic legacy. Using this online tool, you can write a legal will for free and protect your blessings, while including the necessary language to create an eternal legacy gift in your plans. This resource takes 20 minutes or less and can be paired with an attorney for more complex estates. We invite you to visit www.catholiccommunity.org/freewill to write a free, legal will.

What can YOU do to help? Become a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, a Server or an Usher. Send an email to office@stwendelincleveland.org with your name and the ministry you're interested in helping with.

➡️ Join the Moriah House Meals Group that prepares a hot meal for the residents of the WSCC's Moriah House. On the 3rd Saturday of every month, meet up in the STW parking lot with prepared foods to deliver. You don't have to participate every month. To join this great service group, text or call Carol at 2164104068.

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