Sunday of Divine Mercy

Fr. Phil's Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday Gospel Meditation Sunday Readings

View Sunday Mass on FOX6 every week! Starting this Sunday, April 19, FOX6 News Milwaukee will be broadcasting Sunday Mass LIVE EVERY SUNDAY at 11 a.m. during this time when individual parish Masses are suspended. Every Sunday will be LIVE from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee. Please share with family and friends! A special thank you to Fox 6 News Milwaukee for their generous community partnership in offering Mass every week for all to enjoy. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE

Message from Father Phil

Father Phil intends to open up regularly scheduled weekday and Sunday Masses for up to nine attendees. "We will begin by inviting the person who has requested each particular Mass’s intention to come with one other person and pray that Mass with me on the day and time for which it was scheduled. Then we will fill in the remaining spaces on a “by invitation” basis, with invitees being selected from a standing list of those who have indicated a desire to attend Mass at SJB or STA on a weekday or weekend when Mass is being offered. Access to the Church for any particular Mass will be limited to those who have been invited, and social distancing, following the CDC guidelines must be observed once inside the Church." READ FATHER PHIL'S FULL MESSAGE

Pastoral Council Update Pastoral Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 14 - a first for St. John the Baptist Pastoral Council. As Keith Ott steps into his new role as trustee, we are happy to share that Tony Mischo has agreed to serve as the Chair of Pastoral Council. Cheryl Nicholson has agreed to continue as Secretary. Parish member and school parent, Erin Gramza, has accepted an appointment to the Council to fill out the unexpired term of a council member who had resigned. We thank Tony, Erin and all Council members for their service!

Weekly Mass Intentions

Father Phil continues to offer Mass privately for our requested intentions. Please keep our parish weekly Mass Intentions in your daily prayers as well. Contact the Parish Office at 892-4006 to request a Mass Intention. Saturday, April 18 t Liz & Larry Raeder t Julie Schmitt Sunday, April 19 t Deceased M embers of St. John the Baptist Parish Monday, April 20 t Deceased Members of the Christian Women of St. John the Baptist Tuesday, April 21 t Deceased Members of the Abstetar & Barber Families Thursday, April 23 t LaVerna DuQuaine

Parish Prayer

Divine Mercy Sunday In the 1930s, Jesus appeared to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska several times. He shared His message of Divine Mercy – the depths of His love and mercy — and charged St. Faustina with sharing this message with the world. “I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy,” He told her ( Diary  687). In 2000, Pope St. John Paul II canonized Faustina and designated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. Join the SJB community in observing this feast! Seal the Doorposts! We encourage you to “seal the doorposts” of your home by posting the Image of Divine Mercy, a manifestation of your trust in the promise of the Lord’s protection. CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE.

Learn More About Sealing the Door Posts and Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Prayer for a Pandemic May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have no options. May we who have to cancel our trips remember those that have no place to go. May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all. May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home. During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors. Amen. Prayer and Confession Church Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - Closed Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Private Confessions 2nd and 4th Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Reconciliation Room

Principal's Message

During this time of uncertainty, it is imperative that all people, children included, feel a sense of normalcy. " The teachers are working hard to provide that sense of normalcy within each e-learning experience that they provide. . . it is important that children are reminded that God is always here for us and that He is the one constant that we can rely on during these challenging times." READ AMY NELSON'S FULL MESSAGE

Keeping Connected

SJB Youth Faith Formation Alleluia! Alleluia! The Lord is Risen.   "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love is everlasting." - Psalm 118 Learn about Divine Mercy Video for Kids - CLICK HERE Praying the Rosary with Kids - CLICK HERE

SJB Mission Trip to Nebraska has been cancelled. The participants thank all those who supported us in our fundraising efforts. The funds we raised will be saved for our future mission trips. God bless you all!

The Welcome Table - Free Meal On April 21, St. John Lutheran is sponsoring a complimentary meal for members of our community. Call St. John Lutheran (893-3071) by April 20 at noon to reserve a meal. Pick up the "grab and go" chili and fixings meal at St. John Lutheran's gym entrance from 5:30-6:30 pm.

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Parish Support

We sincerely appreciate any and all financial support from our SJB parishioners and friends. However and whatever you can give would be a blessing…. Donate securely online. Enroll in electronic, recurring contributions. Simply return the donation form to the parish office. Forms can also be requested from Julie at the parish office - sjbparish@sjbplymouth.org. Your check or envelope offering can be mailed or placed in the secure drop box at the entrance of the parish office. God bless and be well.

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