Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy Sunday is an observance in which we are encour-

aged to offer forgiveness and reconciliation to one another. It

is based on encounters of Faustian Kowalski, a Polish nun who

lived in the early 20th century, and Christ Himself. St. Faustian

devoted her life to spreading Our Savior’s message of

forgiveness to all who ask. In 2000, Divine Mercy Sunday was

decreed a Solemnity by Pope Saint John Paul II.

Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet The Divine Mercy novena began as a private revelation to St.

Faustina with the words of the prayer dictated by Jesus Himself

and which St. Faustina recorded n her diary. Christ asked St.

Faustina to recite the novena starting on Good Friday and

ending on what is now Divine Mercy Sunday, the Octave of

Easter. We are encouraged to recite the novena at any time

of the year however and it is often accompanied by the Divine

Mercy Chaplet.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity

of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement

for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on

the whole world.

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Readings Sunday Second Sunday of Easter

Acts 4:32-35

Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;

1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

Monday The Annunciation of the

Lord

Is 7:10-14; 8:10

Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11

Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday

Acts 4:32-37

Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5

Jn 3:7b-15

Wednesday Saint Stanislaus, Bishop

and Martyr

Acts 5:17-26

Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Jn 3:16-21

Thursday

Acts 5:27-33

Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20

Jn 3:31-36

Friday Saint Martin I, Pope and

Martyr

Acts 5:34-42

Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14

Jn 6:1-15

Saturday

Acts 6:1-7

Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19

Jn 6:16-21

Sunday Third Sunday of Easter

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9

1 Jn 2:1-5a

Lk 24:35-48

Mass Intentions and Liturgy Schedule

Monday, 09 April 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of the Condic Family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Paul Vo

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

7:00 a.m. For those who have wondered from their Catholic Faith

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Special Intentions

Wednesday, 11 April 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and Intentions of the Barrett Family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Richard Durkin

Thursday, 12 April 2018

7:00 a.m. Frank E. Plaver & Mary Jo Pastore

8:45 a.m. For the Intentions of the students of St. Augustine Cathedral School

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Paul Vo

Friday, 13 April 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and Intentions of the Wheaton Family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Gordon Nightingale

Saturday, 14 April 2018

8:45 a.m. Audrey Arendowski

11:00 a.m. Confessions

2:00 p.m. Confessions

4:00 p.m. The needs and intentions of Bobbie Appelgren (2nd retirement)

Sunday, 15 April 2018

7:30 a.m. The needs and Intentions of the Barrett Family

9:00 a.m. Confessions

9:30 a.m. Pro Populo

11:00 a.m. Confessions

11:30 a.m. Fr. Wieslaw Lipka & Mike Baranski

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Divine Mercy Sunday This Sunday concludes the Divine Mercy Novena begun during the Triduum. These

prayers are not limited to the Easter Octave though! Please pick up copies of the

novena and the Divine Mercy Chaplet from both Church entrances and pray

these powerful intercessions regularly.

Word of Life “Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most

difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all

things beautiful. He makes all things new.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities , www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid

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From the Office of

Liturgy and Music

Our Easter celebration continues this

week with Divine Mercy Sunday and

the Gospel's account of the story of

doubting Thomas. As we extend our

Easter joy in these 50 days, it is a good

time to reflect upon the nature of

Christian joy and how that relates to

liturgical music. The first thing to

remember when we come to Holy

Mass is that the liturgy does not exist

for any one person's or group of per-

sons' individual expression but to

make an impression upon us. "Sacred

music is holy when it mediates the

holiness of God and forms the Holy

People of God more fully into com-

munion with him and with each other

in Christ." (Sing to the Lord, III.A.69)

Thus the liturgy and all of its elements

including music have as their end not

the contriving of feelings or theatrical

effects in an audience but of the

spiritual formation of its participants.

What we do as Church in large

assemblies of the faithful appeals to

us not as individuals but as a com-

munion of the faithful: it is calm,

organized, has clearly defined roles

and boundaries and appeals to

reason as that force that allows us to

make moral choices in daily life. In

this way, the liturgy liberates us from

sin and presents us with freedom from

personal caprice and fickleness.

Dr. Thomas Fielding

Director of Liturgy and Music

Diocesan and Cathedral News

Good News and Brews Good News and Brews features live music, dynamic

speakers, engaging topics on popular issues, and fellow-

ship for married and single young adults from college

through their 30s. We will meet on the second Thursday of

each month. Our next offering is Thursday, April 12th from

7 - 9 pm at Arcadia Brewing Company (701 E. Michigan

Ave.) Contact Tim (tmcnamara@diokzoo.org) with any

questions. We will be inside so invite a friend and enjoy

the awesome atmosphere! God bless!

Rice Bowl We changed lives this Lent through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Now we

commit to bringing Easter joy to each person we encounter.

Please remember to return your Rice Bowls at both Church entrances.

Gaudium Christi This monthly opportunity offers intentional time to spend with Jesus in the Eucharist.

Live worship music, a Gospel reflection, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

are all part of the evening. We will gather for our next evening on Friday, April 20th

at 7:30 pm, meeting in the Convent Chapel behind the church and next to the

softball field. The evening lasts until 9:00 pm and anyone is invited to attend for

any amount of time that works for one's schedule. Please be aware that we will be

meeting at St. Joseph Parish in Battle Creek this year (61 N. 23rd St., Battle Creek,

MI 49015). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tim McNamara

at tmcnamara@diokzoo.org.

Great Adventure Bible Timeline Our adult Bible study by Jeff Cavins, The Great Adventure Bible Timeline,

continues this month, meeting every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Crowley

Center. Call the Parish Office for additional information, a schedule of classes,

and information concerning text book: 345-5147. Welcome to the Adventure!

Domestic Church Newsletter This is a monthly publication for Marriage & Family. It offers resources in prayer,

marriage and family life. It’s also a place where you can share news/events of

your family and parish community. If you have news and would like to subscribe

to this newsletter (also available in Spanish “La Iglesia Domestica”) please contact

Socorro Truchan at struchan@diokzoo.org or 269/903-0199

Knights of Columbus The date of the April meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 15439 has been

moved to April 9. The meeting will be held in the North Meeting Room of the

Crowley Center. Please help spread the word to your fellow Knights.

Marian Shrine Pilgrimage Frs. Dan Doctor and Arthur Howard invite all the faithful to join them in a Marian

Shrines Pilgrimage in celebration of their 12th year of priesthood. The pilgrimage will

visit Fatima, Spain and Lourdes, May 10-20, 2018. More information is available

online.: http://www.pilgrimages.com/frdoctor/

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St. Augustine Cathedral School

School of Distinction 2012

Mission Statement

St. Augustine Cathedral School, in partnership with parents and the

Catholic Church, welcomes and shapes young people as they grow

in faith, knowledge, and stewardship.

No child will be denied the opportunity of a Catholic education

due to financial need.

St. Augustine 269-349-1945

St. Monica 269-345-2444 Hackett Catholic Prep 269-381-2646

Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo are now taking application for the

2018-2019 academic school year. Please contact the principals of our schools for

enrollment information.

Financial Updates Due to bulletin printing deadlines, this week’s financial updates are unavailable.

In a desire for full disclosure to you, our faithful parishioners, the collections of

Easter weekend will be published in next week’s bulletin along with the upcoming

weekend collections.

Thank you for your understanding, your faithful stewardship, and your continue

prayer for the mission of Christ’s Church! -Bookkeeper

St. Augustine Cathedral

542 W. Michigan Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

The Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley, D.D.

Bishop of Kalamazoo

The Most Reverend James A. Murray, D.D.

Bishop Emeritus of Kalamazoo

Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Osborn, Rector

Rev. Thomas McNally, Vice Rector

Rev. James Vinh Le, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John Tuyen Kim Tran,

Priest in Residence

Rev. Dr. Don Bouchard, Deacon

Cathedral Office ...................... 345-5147

M-F ................................. 8:00am-4:00pm

Porter, Secretary .. Melanie Saliwanchik

msaliwanchik@stakalamazoo.org

www.stakalamazoo.org

RCIA, Religious Education

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Director ........................... Bret Sunnerville

Liturgy and Music Office

345-5147 ........................................... x1107

Director ......................... Dr. Tom Fielding

School Office

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Principal .................. Dr. Andra Zommers St. Augustine Food Pantry

Donations of nonperishable foods and toiletry items are always in high demand

and are most welcomed! Items may be placed in the collection boxes located in

both entrance of the Cathedral, or may be dropped off at the rectory office

during business hours. Of particular need are breakfast cereal and meal-makers

such as “Hamburger Helper.” We are also in need of your volunteer talents. Please

call M-W-F from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or the last Tuesday of every month from 11:00

a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: 269/375-1571. Thank you for joining us in this corporal work!

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Week

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Our bulletin is provided to us

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through the commitment of our

sponsors. Please patronize their

businesses to let them know we

value their support!

Coffee and Doughnuts 08 April—Coffee and Doughnuts courtesy of St. Augustine Religious Ed Program

15 April—Coffee and Doughnuts hosted by the St. Augustine Religious Ed Program

22 April—Coffee and Doughnuts courtesy of St. Augustine Religious Ed Program

29April—Coffee and Doughnuts served by St. Augustine Funeral Lunch Volunteers

Saint Luke Productions The Journey in Faith team from S.t Joseph Parish, St. Joseph, is presenting Tolton:

From Slave to Priest a powerful one-man production performed by Jim Coleman

of St. Luke Productions on Sunday, April 22 at Lakeshore High School Auditorium .

The production is an inspiring performance on the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the

first African American priest, Admission is $5 and seating is available at the door.