Everyone is invited to the Archdiocesan Catholic Bible Conference, taking place on Saturday, April 24th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Our presenter is Mark Hart (known as ‘the Bible Geek’). This event is being hosted by the Catechetical Office, Office for Evangelization, and the Office for Family Life Ministry. “Biblical Wisdom for Family Life” is our topic, as this is both the Year of St. Joseph AND the Year of the Family. This event will be perfect for: · Families · Adults of all ages · Those in the RCIA recently received into the Church at Easter Vigil · Anyone who desires to grow in love and knowledge of scripture Mark is a very dynamic, engaging, and knowledgeable presenter on the bible, and this year’s conference promises to be one of the best so far. In our brief meeting with him recently, he expressed genuine delight at this opportunity, and is putting together all new information for us. He and his wife Melanie have just written a book that is most timely, “Our Not-Quite-Holy Family: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parents,” published by Ave Maria Press. Please see the attached flyer(click the title above) to find out more and to register. It is a free event but registration is required.

Ever since Ferdinand Magellan landed in the Philippines in 1521, Filipinos have all turned into the Cross of Christ. Indigenous Filipino native with pagan practices and belief in multiple deities quickly turned to Christianity. Today Filipinos stand out in their devotional prayers, built on a strong foundation of devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary, the suffering Christ and the Santo Nino (Holy Child). In celebration of the year-long Jubilee of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines 2021-2022, our parish of Divine Mercy is graced with the honor of hosting the JUBILEE CROSS on April 11 at 11am coinciding with the Feast of Divine Mercy, one of the great devotions among Filipinos. The Jubilee Cross will stay in our parish for a month. Our Divine Mercy Filipino Choir will pray the Rosary and say the Litany of the Holy Cross every Saturday evening while the Cross is with us. Please join us in this unique celebration and show your support to the Filipino members of the parish. Mabuhay po kayong lahat!