Divine Mercy Catholic Community

1940 North Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, Florida 32953Father Matthew Mello, PastorChurch Office: (321) 452-5955Church Website: www.divinemercychurch.orgChurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/dmccasSchool Office: (321) 452-0263School Website: www.dmccs.orgSchool Facebook: facebook.com/divinemercycatholicacademy

MASS SCHEDULEDaily Masses: 8:30 a.m. Mon. – Fri. Confessions: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Sat.Communion Service: 8:30 a.m. Sat.Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.Liturgy of the Hours: 8:10 a.m. Mon. – Sat.Rosary after Daily Mass and Communion ServiceAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon. 9 – 10 a.m.

Divine Mercy Catholic CommunityMission Statement:

We, the community of Divine Mercy Parish, honoring the traditions of our Catholic faith, will endeavor through our Liturgical Celebrations,

Catechesis, and Service, to foster and inspire ALL on our journey toward the Kingdom of God.

August 21, 2016

Divine Mercy Parish StaffFr. Matthew Mello ~ PastorFr. Martin Gerber ~ Associate PastorFr. Michael Farrell ~ Assisting PriestFr. Larry Olszewski, C.S.C. ~ Assisting PriestFr. William Persia, C.S.C. ~ Assisting PriestSr. Lucy Vázquez, O.P. ~ Annulment AdvocateDcn. Jack Alexander ~ DeaconJulie Harris ~ DMCA Interim PrincipalMary Frances Coburn ~ Director of Faith FormationBetty Ann Kroger ~ Coordinator of Pastoral MinistriesCarol Ponder ~ Director of Music & LiturgyDaniel Walford ~ Assistant Music DirectorLynne Pritts ~ Office ManagerAntoinette Schultz ~ Administrative Assistant & Bereavement CoordinatorPaula Brave ~ BookkeeperRuth Everett ~ Bookkeeping AssistantMichael Murphy ~ Maintenance Supervisor Alex Serafica ~ Maintenance Lead

AUGUST 21, 2016Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGSFirst Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18-21).Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News (Psalm 117).Second Reading — Be strong and endure your trials as the “discipline” of a loving God, for it will result in the peaceful fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13).Gospel — People from east and west, north and south, recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22-30).

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

Dear Friends in Christ, Next week we will celebrate our Annual “Running on Island Time” 5K Race/Walk. It marks the beginning of another school year, another year in which we grow closer to Christ, another year in which we draw closer together as a Divine Mercy Catholic family. My thanks to the many people who have prepared for the “Running on Island Time” 5K Race/Walk. Like the Olympics, these sporting events are thrilling to watch as a testament to all the athletes perseverance and endurance. In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks us in the same sense to “strive” to enter into the narrow gate. In every city you have a main gate, and you have a narrow gate where you enter individually. In the narrow gate, sometimes you have to bow your head and move in the sense of humbling yourself to enter. Striving to follow our Lord means giving it our best effort by participating in the Sacraments, living a life of service to others, and being a person of prayer. We all strive to do our best, and the Lord asks that of us in our relationship with Him. We seek to build the Kingdom of God on earth and strive to attain it forever in heaven. At times it takes great effort, but we are encouraged by the Saints, the great cloud of witnesses, who inspire us to run to the very end. Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Fr. Matt

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday August 22, 20168:30 AM †Joseph Divilly †Katherine Kennedy

Tuesday August 23, 20168:30 AM †Mary Hanrahan †Simone LaChance Wednesday August 24, 20168:30 AM †John Conti †Ida Miller

Thursday August 25, 20168:30 AM Duane Pritts Laura Miller Friday August 26, 20168:30 AM †Epifanio & Josephine Marchica †Katherine Sullivan

Saturday August 27, 20168:30 AM Communion Service 4:30 PM Lil Baldwin †Michael (Mick) Marianetti Sunday August 28, 20168:00 AM All living and deceased members of Divine Mercy Parish

9:30 AM †Paul Fronk †Butch Huffman

11:30 AM †Thomas Porter †Blanche Stabler

Our Week At a GlanceMONDAY - 22

10:00 am - Anne’s Angels (MH)7:00 pm - Bible Study: Acts (MH)

TUESDAY - 2310:00 am - SCC (MH)6:00 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. (FR)6:00 pm - BINGO (D)7:00 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group (AR)

WEDNESDAY - 241:00 pm - W.I.N.G.S. (MH)6:30 pm - Rehearsal for Show/Chorale (D)

THURSDAY - 259:00 am - Martha’s “C” Team (CH)1:00 pm - Centering Prayer Group (MH)6:30 pm - Rehearsal for show/Contemp. Choir (D)7:00 pm - SCC (MH)7:00 pm - Centering Prayer (FR)

FRIDAY - 268:30 am - School Mass (CH)

SATURDAY - 277:30 am - Running on Isand Time 5K Race/Walk3:30 pm - Confessions (CHPL)4:30 pm - Vigil Mass

SUNDAY - 288:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am Masses9:00 am - RCIA (L) 9:00 am - Coffee and Donuts (SH)9:15 am - Share the Word (FR)AR - Art RoomCH - ChurchCHPL - ChapelD - DomeFR - Faculty Room

KIT - KitchenL - LibraryMH - Meeting HousePL - Parking LotSH - Social HallSOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

HELPLINE: (321) 459-2060Mon., Wed., Fri., 10 a.m. to Noon

“On the journey of life, we must make choices. Our instincts, our selfishness, or our pride will often tempt us. It is an easier road, but Christ, His Church, and our consciences suggest other ways.” Providing for those in need is one of those choices. Thank you for your continued generosity to the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box and Food Chest. Save the date! Tuesday, August 16th at 6:30pm - SVDP on EWTN: “Our Faith in Action: Stories of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Jail & Prison Ministry of St. Peter Claver.

FOOD OF THE WEEKsoup/crackers

ELECTRONIC GIVINGWe are able to offer our parishioners theopportunity to give financially to our parishthrough on-line banking. Electronic Giving provides you with a way to automate your regular giving. Go to www.divinemercychurch.org, and click the DONATE NOW button to start your one-time and/or recurring schedule.

SAVE THE DATESaturday, September 10, 2016 @ 6:00pm

“MUSIC, MAGIC & MEMORIES” DIVINE MERCY DINNER SHOW EXPERIENCE

Enjoy Songs From

Rockin’ Rollin’ 50’s to the 80’sDivine Mercy Choirs and Live Band

Dussich Dance Studio DancersSpecial Guest Appearance by ELVIS

50/50 Raffle Dinner catered by

THE TULIP RESTAURANTTickets are available at the Information Station

Adults - $35/each Children 12 years and under $15/each

All proceeds go towards the expansion of our Youth Ministry.

Divine Mercy Council of Catholic Women will resume their meetings for this year on Thursday, September 15th. They will begin with Mass in the Chapel at 6:00pm followed by light refreshments in the Meeting House. Come and meet old and new friends. We will conclude with a short business meeting. The guest speaker is Sheriff Wayne Ivey, who will speak on the topic of Human Trafficking. This is a very important issue, so plan to attend and bring a friend. All are invited, you do not have to be a CCW member to attend.

Please pray for our parishioners who are ill at home, in the hospital, in nursing homes, and

for those whose names we do not have.

Phillip AridaNeal BentonSylvia BeresAl BevilacquaDawn Faust BibbyLorraine Grieve BowmanBarbara & Joseph BrownPaula ChauvinBob ClarkPatrick CoughlinEdward CourtemancheJean CoxElsie CiurcinaJoseph Dare Nick Davis Andy DeMarkHelen DipasqualeMargaret DolanPaula DombkowskiMark Draina Phil DuncanMarlene DurrPauline DusekLisa EhrlichGrace ErlingAnthony FinazzoAdam Cartwright ForemanMillie FraserJames GalluzziWilliam GiersBill Graf Kathleen HanleyLexi HarlowBill HofrichterAugie HolmquistDavid HortonStephen InterlicchioClaire InginoBetty JacobyDoreen JohnsonMartha JurekBea KappesVickeé KaylerMark KellerJoAnn KennedyJerry LakeEmma LazurRuby LivingstonYolanda Lockhart

Sharon LowryDolores MarkwalterMassa FamilyJean MaurerRyan MaurerMary Lou McCartneyDonita McConaugheyDevin MeakerNikki MeyerJackie MilesDeanna MillerDaniel MocerinoRichard MocerinoFrank MolicaJim MorganZachary MuellerJosephine NasworthyWaldo NasworthyJackie O’KeefeBetty OlenekLisa PageRose PageDeborah PatinoKay & Mickey Phaneuf Sandra PhillipsMatthew David RileyDavid RuffWilliam RyanLibby SchmidtPeter SinatraRichard SokolVicky & Jay SmithJordan SmithKelsie SpurlinTaylor TothJoseph TravisRobert TullyMelanie TwissThomas Andrew UrbanekFred VanbhoulisGinny WalkerJoel WalkerSr. Joan WarnerBill WarzynskiBarbara WheatonMyron WhebleMargaret WilliamsMiriam WysockiJean Zink

FAITH FORMATIONMERCY’S MINNOWS CHILD CARE

Mercy’s Minnows will be up and running this Tuesday, August 23rd. Information and registration forms can be found at the Information Desk, in the Church office, or on the website. Registration is only required for your child/children (ages 1-3) if attending on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No registration is required for use during the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

We are accepting monetary donations and volunteers. Please contact Betty Ann Kroger at the Church office, or at bettyann@divinemercychurch.org.

JOURNEY THROUGH R.C.I.A. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC? If the Holy Spirit has been speaking to your heart about becoming a Catholic, if you have been talking about becoming a Catholic with your family and friends, then this is the time to deepen your faith and take some positive steps in that direction. If you are an adult who is interested in becoming Catholic, or if you have been baptized and have not received the other Sacraments, please contact Mary Frances Coburn at 452-5955 or maryfrances@divinemercychurch.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARSYOUR NEIGHBOR’S FAITH

Fr. Martin will be leading a class discussing the beliefs of other Christian faiths; classes will also include field trips!

Classes will be held from Thursday, September 22nd thru Thursday, October 20th at 9:30-10:30 a.m., with a repeat session from 7:00-8:00pm in the Dome. If you plan to attend, please register at the Information Station in the Narthex or at the Parish Office.

The Bible Timeline is a 24-week Bible Study that can help anyone get acquainted with the Bible by focusing on the story that ties it all together. Included in every session is a video by Jeff Cavins and small group discussion. The Bible Timeline will be offered during the day and in the evening: Wednesdays: 10:30am –12:30pm beginning September 14th, and Mondays 7:00 – 9:00pm beginning September 12th. For more information or to register for the study, visit the registration table in the Narthex after all Masses.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE Classes will begin on September 7th and continue every Wednesday night from 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Registration forms are now available in the Parish Office and at the Information Station in the Church Narthex every weekend after all masses. First Reconciliation and First Communion are celebrated in second grade. Confirmation is celebrated in eighth grade. Attendance in Religious Education classes or enrollment at Divine Mercy Academy is required to receive the Sacraments.

Sacramental Dates for 2016-2017First Reconciliation Preparation Sessions

Sunday, September 25 and October 16. All meetings are 9:30–11:00 AM in the Meeting HouseFirst Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 AM.

First Communion Preparation SessionsSunday, February 26 and April 23. All meetings are 9:30–11:00 AM in the Meeting House. Rehearsal in the Church on May 2 at 6:00 PMFirst Communion will take place on Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 AM.

Confirmation Preparation SessionsSunday, September 18, October 2, November 13, December 4, January 22, and February 12. All meetings are 9:30-11:00 AM in the Dome.Rehearsal in the Church on March 21st at 6:00 PMConfirmation will take place on Friday, March 24 at 7:00 PM.

For information contact Mary Frances Coburn, Director of Faith Formation

321-452-5955 or maryfrances@divinemercychurch.org

ATTENTIONAll Middle and

High School Students!You are invited to our first

“Messtival”to kick-off our new youth

group programs.September 17th after 4:30 Mass

at Divine Mercy (until 8-ish) So grab a few friends and come enjoy!

Food, Fire, and GamesPlease bring a change of clothes...

Hint: Wear something old and bring a towel!

There will be a Special Collection at all Masses next weekend for “Priests in Retirement and Priests

Care”. Thank you for your generous support!

Prayer ChainPlease call Julie Dunn @ (321) 459-3469 for special prayer requests.

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