Its 9:30 A.M., Both Father Larry and I got back into the house a little after 2 A.M. We had to clear up the rented space where we had our Midnite Mass, in a large auditorium that seated 400. We had spent weeks before running ads, placing announcements in store windows, putting flyers on cars, going to large events and passing them out and talking to people along the way. Between ads and renting of the space it cost us nearly 1,000.00; maybe more I havent kept count. We were not permitted to advertise on a billboard of the church so it had to be by press and out on the street.
Well midnight came, the space looked beautiful, the music was grand, a friend Doug Blevins' singng voice added that special touch. I looked around amongst the 400 seats and saw 8 people. My heart sank and I must admit for the first part of the Mass, I was nervous and didnt feel right in the space. I just couldnt concentrate, But we very grateful for those 8 who did attend.
It also says that God does not want us in that space. We spent over 2000 initially when we had our first Mass in their chapel People did not want to come at 1:30 in the afternoon, the only time we were permited to be there. We pushed and tried even asking if maybe we could move it up to around 12.00. We learned the hard way but both of us, in our late 70's are still open to learning. I am hearing that God wants us back in a appropriate Catholic oriented space. We have a wonderful chapel that people, if they seek out, will find us
We return to being Fathers of Divine Mercy and not church builders. We will be there for the spiritual needs of the community. People will see us on the street dressed in clerical clothes, celebrate Sunday morning Mass at 10, a Serenity Mass on Monday evening and a Divine Mercy Healing Mass with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday. We wont have to make other spaces look like a church and then have to strip them down again. What a relief.
If others some time ask us to serve their community in the space that they create and maintain, we will do that. In the meantime, no more money spent on ads or rented space that does not have our name on it. If God so ordains, people will seek us.
God has already blessed us with the best gift he can give us. Our own place to pray and worship, a place that looks and feels like a Catholic Chapel.
Our love, from our hearts, goes out to all. It is indeed a Happy Christmas. We have each other . Father Larry has taken in temporarily a man who does not have a home We will help him get settled in a place of his own. And thats what Christmas is about.
All is calm, all is bright.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
GETTING READY TO GET READY
Can you imagine the Christmas Season will soon be upon us. Here it is December 11 and the Chrismas Season begins on December 25. Right now we are putting together our Christmas Eve Candlelit Midnight Mass program Flyers passing out, store placards being distributed, ads in two newpapers, soloist found, candles to be obtained, etc. etc. etc. We are getting ready to get ready, Going from Celebrating Mass in a chapel which seats 16 to a large auditorium is that seats over 300 is a big jump for us ( a big leap of faith). And, as we get closer and closer, the more excited I get, trusting that God knows what he is doing although sometimes I dont have a clue. Then there are times when I go Whoa, do you know what you have really bitten off here. Now that part can be scarey.
So we trudge along the path of happy destiny knowing that God did not carry us this far to drop us down. Come dance along with us on this path. Nol body leads and no body follows, God leads the band. Cha cha any one?
Newdivinemercy.org. referrals welcome
So we trudge along the path of happy destiny knowing that God did not carry us this far to drop us down. Come dance along with us on this path. Nol body leads and no body follows, God leads the band. Cha cha any one?
Newdivinemercy.org. referrals welcome
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Christmas Midnight Mass
DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL
New Catholic Communities
Serving the Catholic Community of Wilton Manors for the past 11 years!
Come Home For Christmas!
We warmly invite you to worship with us as we celebrate the Birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
If you’ve been away from church for a while,
or if you’re looking for a church to call your spiritual home, we might just be what you’re looking for!
You are welcome here,
no matter what else you may have experienced,
no matter what else you might have thought possible.
The Celebration of
Christmas
Join us for a traditional, candlelit Midnight Mass on December 24th. We’ll begin at 11:45 p.m. with some carols, and then we’ll celebrate the Lord’s birth with a joyous Eucharist beginning at midnight. We so hope you will choose to be with us for this festive celebration!
We are gathering at 1550 NE 26th Street in Wilton Manors
(the Center for Spiritual Living).
If you’d like more information, contact us at 954-567-1930 or www.newcatholic.us
We are here for you.
New Catholic Communities
Serving the Catholic Community of Wilton Manors for the past 11 years!
Come Home For Christmas!
We warmly invite you to worship with us as we celebrate the Birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
If you’ve been away from church for a while,
or if you’re looking for a church to call your spiritual home, we might just be what you’re looking for!
You are welcome here,
no matter what else you may have experienced,
no matter what else you might have thought possible.
The Celebration of
Christmas
Join us for a traditional, candlelit Midnight Mass on December 24th. We’ll begin at 11:45 p.m. with some carols, and then we’ll celebrate the Lord’s birth with a joyous Eucharist beginning at midnight. We so hope you will choose to be with us for this festive celebration!
We are gathering at 1550 NE 26th Street in Wilton Manors
(the Center for Spiritual Living).
If you’d like more information, contact us at 954-567-1930 or www.newcatholic.us
We are here for you.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
LITTLE FISH IN A BIG POND
Jesus told his apostles "I will make you fishers of men". Father Larry and I have been servicing Wilton Manors for the past 11 years. By some standards we should have burned the mortgage on a large church, have church committees doing all kinds of work, asking for donations for new stained glass windows in the church and paying soloists to sing in our large choir, etc. etc. etc.
Yet here we are , 11 years later in a home based chapel in Wilton Manors, once again trying, this time , by renting space in a large church , with our congregation that runs between 15 and 5. It cost over 125 a week between rent and ads and Father Larry and I have been covering the expenses and our collections run between and 10.00 and 38.00. We have never been able to attract the heavy hitters in the Wilton Manors area to help us financially. We don't go to the right places, nor seen at the best parties or have the luxury of paid public relations/fund raisers.
It could be we have not devoted enough time for us to be visible to the average person on the street. We haven't been dressing as priests and thus physically hiding who we are. This we are going to change....Both Father Larry and I will be wearing clericals so that people will identify us as priests and I hope ultimately get to know us as Fathers of Divine Mercy in the New Catholic community movement.
We know we have tough hurdles to overcome. Many people are still very angry with the Roman Catholic church. The Roman Catholic church has taken ownership to the name catholic. So when we say we are catholic, all the anger and disappointment that they have experienced . over the years .is projected upon us and its not easy to break down the walls put up and the judgements they automatically put upon us. But we chip away. I
But, we love the liturgy of the Mass and the sacraments instituted by Jesus and passed on to us by the early apostles, the true message of love as taught to us by Jesus himself and the call we constantly hear to go out and help people know that they are indeed loved and deserving of being a
member of Christs family, a son or daughter. Mother Theresa didn't ask for any ones permission to go out and pick up the dying and those who had been rejected by society. She left the comfort of teaching wealthy Indian girls in a convent and chose the rejected on the streets There are so many people in the Wilton Manors - Fort Lauderdale area who have been kicked aside. And I am talking about rich , poor, straight , gay , black ,white and all colors in between .
We pray that God uses us, in whatever way he wants, to reach those people
who feel unwanted, who use drugs, alcohol and other excesses, including more and more and more money, to cover up their hurt inside feelings. And like Mother Theresa, he wants out out amongst his people, not only those who are hungry and homeless but those who are also hungry for love, the love that lasts forever, the love of God.
I ramble today, on Thanksgiving Day But I think of the wonderful program of Alcoholic Anonymous, it was started by two men in Akron Ohio for those who had been ravaged by the disease of alcoholism Those two men, over 74 years ago, listening to their higher power, introduced the Program of Alcoholic Anonymous to the world. I guess my role models are Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson and my guide Mother Theresa. Also some of you too who have shown Father Larry and I the meaning of love. And we have so much more to learn.
Yes we are little fish in a big pond, but you know we are out there swimming. Jump in with us, the water is fine
Father John Joseph and Father Larry, Fathers of Divine Mercy
Newdivinemercy.org.
Yet here we are , 11 years later in a home based chapel in Wilton Manors, once again trying, this time , by renting space in a large church , with our congregation that runs between 15 and 5. It cost over 125 a week between rent and ads and Father Larry and I have been covering the expenses and our collections run between and 10.00 and 38.00. We have never been able to attract the heavy hitters in the Wilton Manors area to help us financially. We don't go to the right places, nor seen at the best parties or have the luxury of paid public relations/fund raisers.
It could be we have not devoted enough time for us to be visible to the average person on the street. We haven't been dressing as priests and thus physically hiding who we are. This we are going to change....Both Father Larry and I will be wearing clericals so that people will identify us as priests and I hope ultimately get to know us as Fathers of Divine Mercy in the New Catholic community movement.
We know we have tough hurdles to overcome. Many people are still very angry with the Roman Catholic church. The Roman Catholic church has taken ownership to the name catholic. So when we say we are catholic, all the anger and disappointment that they have experienced . over the years .is projected upon us and its not easy to break down the walls put up and the judgements they automatically put upon us. But we chip away. I
But, we love the liturgy of the Mass and the sacraments instituted by Jesus and passed on to us by the early apostles, the true message of love as taught to us by Jesus himself and the call we constantly hear to go out and help people know that they are indeed loved and deserving of being a
member of Christs family, a son or daughter. Mother Theresa didn't ask for any ones permission to go out and pick up the dying and those who had been rejected by society. She left the comfort of teaching wealthy Indian girls in a convent and chose the rejected on the streets There are so many people in the Wilton Manors - Fort Lauderdale area who have been kicked aside. And I am talking about rich , poor, straight , gay , black ,white and all colors in between .
We pray that God uses us, in whatever way he wants, to reach those people
who feel unwanted, who use drugs, alcohol and other excesses, including more and more and more money, to cover up their hurt inside feelings. And like Mother Theresa, he wants out out amongst his people, not only those who are hungry and homeless but those who are also hungry for love, the love that lasts forever, the love of God.
I ramble today, on Thanksgiving Day But I think of the wonderful program of Alcoholic Anonymous, it was started by two men in Akron Ohio for those who had been ravaged by the disease of alcoholism Those two men, over 74 years ago, listening to their higher power, introduced the Program of Alcoholic Anonymous to the world. I guess my role models are Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson and my guide Mother Theresa. Also some of you too who have shown Father Larry and I the meaning of love. And we have so much more to learn.
Yes we are little fish in a big pond, but you know we are out there swimming. Jump in with us, the water is fine
Father John Joseph and Father Larry, Fathers of Divine Mercy
Newdivinemercy.org.
Monday, November 23, 2009
THANKSGIVING WHAT IT MEANS TO US
It means being grateful for love, love that has and is being given and love which we give. At the very top of the list of love received is the love that God gives us each day.
Many of us can recall, when in the darkest of our hours, God steps in and shows us the way out either through our actions or through the guidance of an angel that God sends to us. Some day I will talk about my alcoholism and God giving me these past 36 years of sobriety. And through my sobriety meeting my partner Larry.
Then there is God working through us in our every day life. Sometimes when I feel low and don't know what God wants of me in gathering people together to build a community church, I will get a burst of energy (not bad for a 77 year old ) and go on, reaching out to his people, and someone will come into my life, showing me its the right thing to do
And again, the love which I receive from people, those from the past and those in the present. My partner of so many years, my birth family, my adopted family here in Wilton Manors, and the ordinary people I run into every day, whose face slights up when they say hello, how are you. Those who come to church and sing the new hymns and don't know the words yet.
Those who so much want to help make the church grow.
Life here on earth has shown me so much love and I know that when I go home, back to God, there will be a love which I can not describe here.
I love you all........At Thanksgiving pray for Father Larry and I. We will pray for you at Mass, here in a little shrine, Thanksgiving morning.
Many of us can recall, when in the darkest of our hours, God steps in and shows us the way out either through our actions or through the guidance of an angel that God sends to us. Some day I will talk about my alcoholism and God giving me these past 36 years of sobriety. And through my sobriety meeting my partner Larry.
Then there is God working through us in our every day life. Sometimes when I feel low and don't know what God wants of me in gathering people together to build a community church, I will get a burst of energy (not bad for a 77 year old ) and go on, reaching out to his people, and someone will come into my life, showing me its the right thing to do
And again, the love which I receive from people, those from the past and those in the present. My partner of so many years, my birth family, my adopted family here in Wilton Manors, and the ordinary people I run into every day, whose face slights up when they say hello, how are you. Those who come to church and sing the new hymns and don't know the words yet.
Those who so much want to help make the church grow.
Life here on earth has shown me so much love and I know that when I go home, back to God, there will be a love which I can not describe here.
I love you all........At Thanksgiving pray for Father Larry and I. We will pray for you at Mass, here in a little shrine, Thanksgiving morning.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Beautiful Mass today Feast of Christ the King. How lucky we are to be a part of New Catholic communities to welcome all. you want more information about who we are (we are wonderful) Newdivinemercy.org. We are looking for other opened minded priests to join up with us. Call 954-567-1930. Bishop John Joseph Reid.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Veteran's Day Thoughts
City of Wilton Manors did a fine job in creating a tribute to all veterans of all wars. I did the invocation, as a veteran of the Korean War.
As I looked around the room at those attending, I was struck with I know almost all the people here. The City Commissioners, the Police, the City Employees, the Veterans and the Residents of Wilton Manors. What clicked is that Wilton Manors is my home, I choose to live here, work as a Priest with the Chapel of Divine Mercy here and feel very comfortable here. I grew up in Boston, lived and worked there but honestly never felt comfortable and at ease there as I do here. Hats off to you Wilton Manors.
I also checked out that the largest group of veterans in attendance was a gay group of veterans, they also served for all of us. Many of them served under the fear they could have been kicked out, disgraced and not allowed to receive any veteran benefits. And hats off to them too. Strong people those men and women.
As I looked around the room at those attending, I was struck with I know almost all the people here. The City Commissioners, the Police, the City Employees, the Veterans and the Residents of Wilton Manors. What clicked is that Wilton Manors is my home, I choose to live here, work as a Priest with the Chapel of Divine Mercy here and feel very comfortable here. I grew up in Boston, lived and worked there but honestly never felt comfortable and at ease there as I do here. Hats off to you Wilton Manors.
I also checked out that the largest group of veterans in attendance was a gay group of veterans, they also served for all of us. Many of them served under the fear they could have been kicked out, disgraced and not allowed to receive any veteran benefits. And hats off to them too. Strong people those men and women.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
ITS ALL WORTH IT
On all Saints Day, November 1, 2009 Jeff Augustino was baptized, confirmed and received into the Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church at the Divine Mercy Chapel, Wilton Manors, Florida. Jeff's partner James was in attendance and Jeff's friend John, along with Father Larry acted as his Godparents. John also presented a Gold Cross to Jeff and we all gathered after Mass at the Fathers of Divine Mercy Residence here in Wilton Manors to celebrate. It was a wonderful and blessed day.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
YOU NEVER KNOW, DO YOU?
There are times, as you plug along, when you wonder to yourself, am I making a dent here. As a priest, I have seen so many people who I have grown to love and respect, show their enthusiasm for the church and then they just stop coming. And I find myself alone at the altar wondering : Lord is it something I said or did. And I am never really sure what makes a person show up, stay for a while and then leave, to not see or hear from them again. So its when incidents happen, such as this past week, that I am instilled again with zeal and joy in helping people gather , see God working in their lives and in others lives and coming together as a worshipping community.
Michael (no last name please) grew up Catholic in the mid west and for a long time has not been attending church. We met Michael here in Wilton Manors as he had been working tireless in helping a friend of his get a business venture up and running. It has been indeed a very difficult time
for both of them. Father Larry and myself offered our prayers and blessings. It had been over two months when we ran into Michael at a Coffee Shop, told him of our move to a new location for Sunday Mass and invited him to come. Low and behold he showed up the next day, and with tears in his eyes, he said after Mass that he had been missing it so much.
Two days later Michael came to the rectory for coffee and he confessed his past and received absolution in confession. The change in Michael is like night and day and there is now a radiance about him that not only Father Larry and I see but so do others.
And then there is Jeff, a man who was led to us from the internet and began attending Mass and after his fourth Sunday he asked if he could be baptized and receive confirmation. He never received these sacraments while growing up. He expresses gratitude and joy and he will be baptized and receive confirmation on Sunday, All Saints Day, November 1, 2009. We will all come back , after Mass ,to the Rectory and have a celebration, cake, food and drinks. Father Larry and Deacon Gregory will perform the Baptism and Father John Joseph (Bishop) will officiate at Jeff's confirmation.
To be part of Jeff and Michael's lives and to see the New Catholic Community of Divine Mercy grow, gives me a good feeling and as I write this, I thank God for for the blessings that he has bestowed upon me, Father Larry and Deacon Gregory. More will be revealed.
There are times, as you plug along, when you wonder to yourself, am I making a dent here. As a priest, I have seen so many people who I have grown to love and respect, show their enthusiasm for the church and then they just stop coming. And I find myself alone at the altar wondering : Lord is it something I said or did. And I am never really sure what makes a person show up, stay for a while and then leave, to not see or hear from them again. So its when incidents happen, such as this past week, that I am instilled again with zeal and joy in helping people gather , see God working in their lives and in others lives and coming together as a worshipping community.
Michael (no last name please) grew up Catholic in the mid west and for a long time has not been attending church. We met Michael here in Wilton Manors as he had been working tireless in helping a friend of his get a business venture up and running. It has been indeed a very difficult time
for both of them. Father Larry and myself offered our prayers and blessings. It had been over two months when we ran into Michael at a Coffee Shop, told him of our move to a new location for Sunday Mass and invited him to come. Low and behold he showed up the next day, and with tears in his eyes, he said after Mass that he had been missing it so much.
Two days later Michael came to the rectory for coffee and he confessed his past and received absolution in confession. The change in Michael is like night and day and there is now a radiance about him that not only Father Larry and I see but so do others.
And then there is Jeff, a man who was led to us from the internet and began attending Mass and after his fourth Sunday he asked if he could be baptized and receive confirmation. He never received these sacraments while growing up. He expresses gratitude and joy and he will be baptized and receive confirmation on Sunday, All Saints Day, November 1, 2009. We will all come back , after Mass ,to the Rectory and have a celebration, cake, food and drinks. Father Larry and Deacon Gregory will perform the Baptism and Father John Joseph (Bishop) will officiate at Jeff's confirmation.
To be part of Jeff and Michael's lives and to see the New Catholic Community of Divine Mercy grow, gives me a good feeling and as I write this, I thank God for for the blessings that he has bestowed upon me, Father Larry and Deacon Gregory. More will be revealed.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
PUBLICITY ETC.
Its amazing the numbers of people who have seen our ads in the Pelican and the Blade as well as the pictures and articles in both newspapers and tell us about it. Each time I hear that , I in turn use this as an opportunity invite them to come and worship with us.
We never know. by keeping our name out there, whether in print, by our website or talking to people , what effect it has. We just keep letting people know that our Chapel is a place of love and in God's time, He will lead people to the Chapel door.
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Of course, you know we are going to have fun at Wicked Manors, Halloween night on Wilton Drive. As I mentioned before, we have been offered space for a table and we are taking the producers up on their generous offer. Now Father Larry, Deacon Gregory and myself will be wearing our usual clerical garb. I hope they dont confuse us with some kind of costume because on Halloween you see lots of Firemen, Nuns with mustaches and oh so pretty (and some not so pretty) "ladies". Heres a good example of us getting out where the people are .... Letting them get to see us and also know us.
Somewhere, and my very dear friend Celeste knows this, there is an old nuns habit, hanging in the back of some closet. Think the Fathers will pass on this though. If you want to borrow it and you wont disrespect it, then you are welcomed to borrow.
Last Sunday I got inspired, guess by the Holy Spirit, to adjust certain prayers in the Mass. For instance just before Communion we asked God's Mercy, Penitential rite, shared The Kiss of Peace right after and then gave Glory to God. We then moved onto to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. At the beginning of the Mass we received the Blessing by the Priest, shared our profession of faith (who we are) prayed our general Intercessions and then were ready for the Liturgy of the Word and Fathers homily. It seemed to flow easier and as we prayerfully moved along in the mood of sacred worshiping We will do that again this Sunday.
I love the beauty and the sanctity of the pre Vatican II Latin Mass, with the Gregorian chants. But I have come around to see also the liturgical music of today with its spirit filled energy. A mixture of the old and new
makes a good fit for the New Catholic Communities.
See you at Church Sunday, 1:30 PM
Father John Joseph
We never know. by keeping our name out there, whether in print, by our website or talking to people , what effect it has. We just keep letting people know that our Chapel is a place of love and in God's time, He will lead people to the Chapel door.
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Of course, you know we are going to have fun at Wicked Manors, Halloween night on Wilton Drive. As I mentioned before, we have been offered space for a table and we are taking the producers up on their generous offer. Now Father Larry, Deacon Gregory and myself will be wearing our usual clerical garb. I hope they dont confuse us with some kind of costume because on Halloween you see lots of Firemen, Nuns with mustaches and oh so pretty (and some not so pretty) "ladies". Heres a good example of us getting out where the people are .... Letting them get to see us and also know us.
Somewhere, and my very dear friend Celeste knows this, there is an old nuns habit, hanging in the back of some closet. Think the Fathers will pass on this though. If you want to borrow it and you wont disrespect it, then you are welcomed to borrow.
Last Sunday I got inspired, guess by the Holy Spirit, to adjust certain prayers in the Mass. For instance just before Communion we asked God's Mercy, Penitential rite, shared The Kiss of Peace right after and then gave Glory to God. We then moved onto to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. At the beginning of the Mass we received the Blessing by the Priest, shared our profession of faith (who we are) prayed our general Intercessions and then were ready for the Liturgy of the Word and Fathers homily. It seemed to flow easier and as we prayerfully moved along in the mood of sacred worshiping We will do that again this Sunday.
I love the beauty and the sanctity of the pre Vatican II Latin Mass, with the Gregorian chants. But I have come around to see also the liturgical music of today with its spirit filled energy. A mixture of the old and new
makes a good fit for the New Catholic Communities.
See you at Church Sunday, 1:30 PM
Father John Joseph
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Last Sunday at Mass 11/5/2009
Well we were pleasant surprised to see 5 more people attend our liturgy Sunday. . Two couples from Wilton Manors...Ruth Ann and Skip and also a new resident couple Denise and Emilio. Denise and Emilio brought along their little white terrier "Murphy" and we gave "Murphy" a special blessing. Billy, a man who helped us . many years ago, to drum up attendance at another church, found his way to us also.
Patrick, who used ot have a restaurant in Spain, cooked up a fig and apple pie for us to have with coffee. It was gone in a few seconds.
We are praying for Jeff, he is going on two job interviews this week and we hope one of them is the job God wants him to have.
Deacon Greg is going to Michigan this weekend to attend a wedding and will be driving Diane, his wife, back with him. We will be happy to see both of them back with us
Patrick, who used ot have a restaurant in Spain, cooked up a fig and apple pie for us to have with coffee. It was gone in a few seconds.
We are praying for Jeff, he is going on two job interviews this week and we hope one of them is the job God wants him to have.
Deacon Greg is going to Michigan this weekend to attend a wedding and will be driving Diane, his wife, back with him. We will be happy to see both of them back with us
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Halloween Wilton Manors florida
We have been offered free space for our information table on Wilton Drive during the Wicked Manors Festival, October 31 from 6 PM to Midnight. We can staff our table, interact with the many who will be attending the Festival and also have some fun ourselves gawking. Come join us at our table...we could use some help. Father John Joseph Reid, Newdivinemercy.org
Friday, October 2, 2009
Serenity Mass
Father Larry Turner, Divine Mercy, New Catholic Communities, Wilton Manors is pleased to announce the first Serenity Mass to be held at the Shrine on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Father Larry is inviting all members of the recovery community as well as others in the 12 step programs . Divine Mercy Shrine is at 2749 NE 10th Ave., Wilton Manors, Look for the Lighted Statue of the Blessed Virgin on the lawn in front of the Fathers of Divine Mercy Residence. For further informtaion please call Fther Larry at 954-567-1930
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sister Marcia plays her guitar at Mass last Sunday
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Our New Mass
Check out our website www.newdivinemercy.org and you will find out who we are and see some more pictures of us.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Vocations within the Divine Mercy community:
We are actively seeking future priests, brothers and sisters to become respected and loved members of our community and to join hands with us to expand our mission .
There are now three of us, two priests and one deacon. At present we touch over 150 people weekly both in our homeless feeding program, three masses at assisted living facilities, three masses at the shrine and those who come to us for spiritual guidance.
We are speaking to you, priests and/or religious who are no longer active in their communities for whatever reason, to talk with us. Let us help you work through the hurt. betrayal and pain you might have felt from the institutional roman catholic church. Accept our invitation to share your love for Christ within a warm, nurturing and accepting community .
Knowing us is seeing what we do. Come check us out. 954 567 1930 Father John Joseph
There are now three of us, two priests and one deacon. At present we touch over 150 people weekly both in our homeless feeding program, three masses at assisted living facilities, three masses at the shrine and those who come to us for spiritual guidance.
We are speaking to you, priests and/or religious who are no longer active in their communities for whatever reason, to talk with us. Let us help you work through the hurt. betrayal and pain you might have felt from the institutional roman catholic church. Accept our invitation to share your love for Christ within a warm, nurturing and accepting community .
Knowing us is seeing what we do. Come check us out. 954 567 1930 Father John Joseph
New Artwork
The famous painting, "The Back of Christ" , by Thomas Fundora, has been hung in the Chapel of Divine Mercy here in Wilton Manors for all to venerate and petition for God's Healing. For more Information. Father John Joseph Reid, Fathers of Divine Mercy, 954-567-1930
Homesless Outreach
As the financial situation in America looks bleaker, we are finding more and more people becoming homeless. Our feeding has now increased to 80 people and we are doing the best with what we have. The last two weeks we ran out of food. People are hungry and in need of clothes and we give to them what we receive.
Please take a moment and 1. Pray for the ever increasing poor and 2. Make a donation by using Paypal through our website or mail us a donation at Divine Mercy Shrine, 2749 NE 10 Ave., Wilton Manors, Fl. 33334 954-567-1930 Thank you.
We are pleased to announce that 5 high school students have signed up to assist with our Adopt a Grandparent Program at the 3 Assisted Living Facilities we serve. The Adopt a Grandparent program is another part of our "Spread God's Mercy" outreach. We would be pleased to talk with youabout this program.
Please take a moment and 1. Pray for the ever increasing poor and 2. Make a donation by using Paypal through our website or mail us a donation at Divine Mercy Shrine, 2749 NE 10 Ave., Wilton Manors, Fl. 33334 954-567-1930 Thank you.
We are pleased to announce that 5 high school students have signed up to assist with our Adopt a Grandparent Program at the 3 Assisted Living Facilities we serve. The Adopt a Grandparent program is another part of our "Spread God's Mercy" outreach. We would be pleased to talk with youabout this program.
New Divine Mercy is 501c3 Approved !
The Federal Government Internal Revenue Service has approved us as a 501c3 organization and you are now able to officially deduct your contributions to us on your Tax Return.
Do we need money, you bet we do. And we are not ashamed to tell you that we are in need to continue all the work that we do. We dont have a big parish and no big time contributors. We dont have any professional fund raisers drumming up money for us either.
Funny how we have kept our eyes on helping the poor rather than building cathedrals, buying fancy cars or living in palaces. If you have a few extra dollars that you know will be put to good use, rather than lining someone else's pockets, send it along . We thank you.
Do we need money, you bet we do. And we are not ashamed to tell you that we are in need to continue all the work that we do. We dont have a big parish and no big time contributors. We dont have any professional fund raisers drumming up money for us either.
Funny how we have kept our eyes on helping the poor rather than building cathedrals, buying fancy cars or living in palaces. If you have a few extra dollars that you know will be put to good use, rather than lining someone else's pockets, send it along . We thank you.
Ordination to Diaconate
Brother Gregory Marciszewski, D.M. was ordained to the Diaconate by Archbishop John Joseph Reid, at the Shrine of Divine Mercy, on Sunday January 11, 2009. His wife Diane, Daughter Lindsay and her husband Bobbie Dippold , from Flint, Michigan, attended the ceremony. Deacon Gregory, (Rev. Mr. Gregory ) will continue advancing to the Priesthood, a life long dream of his. He, as well as his wife Diane, is a wonderful asset to the Mission of the Divine Mercy New Catholic Communities.
First year anniversary of the death of Metropolitan Nicholas Poulas:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7 PM an Anniversary Mass will be held in the Shrine Chapel remembering the death of Metropolitan Nicholas. All are invited to attend the memorial Mass.
Lent, 2009
Each Friday, 7 PM, during Lent, we celebrate Mass in the Shrine chapel as well as the stations of the cross. Come join us.
DIVINE MERCY MASS CARDS
WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR SPECIAL INTENTION DAILY AT MASS AND OUR OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICES. WE HAVE 6 MASSES WEEKLY. PLEASE SEND US THE NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE MASS CARD SENT AND ALSO THE NAME OF THE PERSON REQUESTING THE MASS CARD.
WE DONT SELL MASS CARDS . IF YOU CAN SEND US A DONATION FOR THE COST OF THE CARD AND MAILING, IT WOULD HELP US. AND IF YOU CANT AFFORD TO, WE WOULD NEVER SAY NO TO YOUR REQUEST.
WE DONT SELL MASS CARDS . IF YOU CAN SEND US A DONATION FOR THE COST OF THE CARD AND MAILING, IT WOULD HELP US. AND IF YOU CANT AFFORD TO, WE WOULD NEVER SAY NO TO YOUR REQUEST.
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