Baptism of Benjamin's Video in our Chapel

Recently we had the pleasure of performing the Baptism of Benjamin in our chapel.  

In case you have not had the experience of witnessing the introduction of a new soul into the American New Catholic Church, we are going to give you the chance to watch.  Below is the video of the celebration of this new life and you can watch.  

If you enjoy this celebration, you can also come and visit us here at our chapel in Wilton Manors.  We would love to meet you, new friends.  You can also visit us on our home online at www.newdivinemercy.org for all of our up to date information.

Chapel Rededication

We are happy to finally be able to have you visit our liturgically redesigned chapel. The re dedication ceremony will take place Sunday. October 10 at 10:30 AM. Our address is 2749 NE 10th Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 and the chapel is attached to the Residence of the Fathers of Divine Mercy.

You can read more information about our mission at www.newdivinemercy.org

You may view the renovated chapel during our celebration of Mass at that time. We would welcome the opportunity to have you stay afterwords for light refreshments.

After a lengthy redesign, we have finally pulled the wraps off of the new chapel featuring new lighting, new color scheme, and new ceilings with bright golden beams. The space behind the altar has been completely redone centering on the 300 year old crucifix from the monastery in France donated by Metropolitan Nicholas Poulas, R.I.P.

We hope that you will consider making our chapel the center of your spiritual life.

God Sends Them

This morning I was favoring a back problem and taking it easy around the house. The dogs start barking and I go to the door and find an older woman standing there, asking if I was a priest ( dressed in my irish rugby shirt, shorts and no shoes..why couldnt you tell?) but saying to her yes, I was. She asked if she could pray in our small chapel. I said certainly, got the key and she and her daughter came in and prayed before the Blessed Sacrament which we keep exposed in front of the painting of Divine Mercy.

She shared with me that she and her daughter were keeping a promise they made to Divine Mercy for prayers being answered and they were making a novena by visiting 21 churches. The Mother then asked if I would bless her other family and four others got put of the car and came into the Chapel, we now have six, two other adults and two young girls.
They all made a general confession and I gave them Holy Communion and we prayed together.

I found out that they were from Canada, of Fillipino descent and very spiritual. Their appearance at 10:30 this morning brought to mind that I am a priest and God sends people from all over to our chapel and they bring blessings to us by their presence. I do not expect to see them ever again, I gave holy cards and my business card as they continued on their way.

Sometimes I wonder what I am doing and who am I really touching. Today was an example that God wants me to be there for whomever he sends. Those who live under the bridges, those who are struggling with mental problems and those pilgrims, like today, who come into our lives along their journey.

Tonight during Mass devoted to Divine Mercy and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, I will pray for all of us in need and thank God for this experience today.

Father John Joseph

Sister Marcia plays her guitar at Mass last Sunday

Sister Marcia is a member of the Come Follow Me, Servants of Divine Mercy . The sisters reside in Tequesta, Florida and she came down for our first Mass in the new location. She plays a great guitar and is very dedicated to spreading the message of Divine Mercy. We are very appreciative of her joining up with us this day and we welcome her back when ever she, and the foundress of the order, Mother Kay, can fit it in their schedule.

Our New Mass

What a great day we had at our first mass in our new location in the very welcoming Center for Spiritual Development, 1550 NE 26 St., Wilton Manors, Florida. Our next mass will be Sunday October 4, 2009 at 1:30PM.

Check out our website www.newdivinemercy.org and you will find out who we are and see some more pictures of us.