April 7, 2013
Second Sunday of Easter or
(sunday of diving mercy)
Act 5:12-16, Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13m 17-19m Jn 20:19-31 (45)
“…Jesus came and stood before them. ‘Peace be with you,’ he said. When he had said this he showed them his hands and his side. At the sight of the Lord the disciples rejoiced. ‘Peace be with you’ he said again. ‘As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ Then he breathed on them and said ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men’s sins they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound.’”
We are so familiar with the visit of Jesus to the upper room, the hesitation of our friend Thomas to believe and our joint statement of faith ‘My Lord and my God.’ The room must have been bursting with joy beyond limits, as the disciples were changed from fear, because they had seemingly abandoned Him, and now He searches them out to reassure them of His love.
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Surely the gospel passage reassures us that the presence of the Risen Christ is to allow His mercy to touch our lives. As He says ‘Peace be with you’ consider that He is asking you if you want to know His mercy and forgiveness. Because His mercy is without limit, what things or what one thing, do I feel I need to ask for forgiveness? Unfortunately, because we have lost a sense of sin, we have also presumed the gift of mercy which Jesus offers us, but wishes us to seek.
May I use the Divine Mercy Sunday to do three things:
1. Know the Lord wishes to forgive me.
2. Know that I am in need of forgiveness for something.
3. Ask for forgiveness of others and celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. Don’t let God’s mercy go to waste! ‘Through the ministry of the church may He give you pardon and peace.’
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
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Religious Freedom in America, 1813-2013
Bicentennial Reflections on People v Philips
Saturday, 13 April 2013, 9 a.m.—5:15 p.m.
Tishman Auditorium, New York University School of Law
40 Washington Square South between MacDougal & Sullivan Streets
FREE ADMISSION
SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m.Welcoming Remarks
John Sexton, President of NYU, & J.J. Lee, Director of Glucksman Ireland House, NYU
9:15-11:00 a.m. Postcolonial New York,A Catholic Minority & Emerging Jurisprudence
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.FEATURED SPEAKER
Walter J. Walsh, Associate Professor of Law, University of Washington, Seattle
How William Sampson (1764-1836) came to be Amicus Curiae in People v. Philips, in the context of his interests in radical politics and human rights law.
2:00-3:30 p.m.Introduced by Marion R. Casey, Clinical Assistant Professor of Irish Studies, NYU
Religion, Rights and the State
People v. Philips in the context of 20th century constitution alism and religious exemption, as well as in our current understanding of the relationship between religion, the law and human rights.
4:14-4:45 p.m.Featured Speaker:
Judge Bryan M. E. McMahon, Emeritus, Irish High Court
Eualuates People v.Philips in light of contemporary developments in Ireland, the United States and the European Union.
4:45-5:15 p.m.Introduced by Grainne de Burca, Florence Ellinwood Allen Professor of Law, NYU
Roundtable Q & A
Moderator: Grainne de Burca, Florence Ellinwood Allen Professor of Law, NYU
From Fordham University
Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion is hosting a conference on The New Evangelization with a keynote address from Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of the Brooklyn Diocese. Taking it to the Streets: The New Evangelization will be held on Saturday, April 20th 2013 and is free and open to the general public. Please visit: for more information.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Of course, we know Jesus was talking to Thomas who needed to see Jesus to believe He had been raised from the dead, but what are the things we fail to believe because we have not seen them? In the peace movement that is Pax Christi, we often hear people say, “There will never be peace.” Educators and those working in Corrections meet young people who seem incorrigible. Some will say they’ll never be rehabilitated. Jesus, Himself, said, “The poor will always be with you.” In such a world where violence is pervasive, delinquent youth resist transformation, and poverty is systemic, how can we believe that they can be overcome? Can we be blessed enough to believe without seeing? Can the Resurrection convince us that miracles are possible, even today? Can we commit to helping to make them happen?If enough of us do, we could be very happily surprised.
~~Pax Christi Metro New York
SILENCE IN THE CITY
Today,April 7, 2013, 1-5 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church (Rochester Room). Located at 65 East 89th Street (East of Madison Avenue), NYC
Registration: Donation: $15 if pre-registered or $20 at door. To pre-register and pay online: events/
In an afternoon of teaching, dialog and meditation, Fr. Laurence will lead us to a deeper understanding of meditation as the path to living a contemplative life in the midst of an overbooked, hectic, urban environment. He will show how the practice of daily meditation fills us with hope and transforms us so that our personal experience of inner peace gradually raises the level of peace in our troubled world. He will explore the benefits and spiritual fruits of meditation—as a way of prayer rooted in the gospel teaching and yet of universal value.
Presenter: Laurence Freeman OSB
Fr. Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk, is the spiritual guide and director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM). A “monastery without walls,” WCCM is an international and ecumenical network of meditators, groups and centers now spanning more than 100 countries. Inspired by his mentor, Fr. John Main OSB, Fr. Laurence works to recover Christianity’s own contemplative wisdom tradition and promotes it in the Church and society at large. He travels around the world teaching the unique role of meditation as a spiritual discipline, and encourages the teaching of Christian meditation to children and students. He is active in interfaith dialogue including the Way of Peace with the Dali Lama, which contributed to the settlement in Northern Ireland. He is the author of many books including: Jesus: The Teacher Within; First Sight: The Experience of Faith; Christian Meditation:Your Daily Practice; Web of Silence; and Light Within.
FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURES, CITATIONS & SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 6
Acts 4:13-21 Mk 16:9-15 (266)
12:10 PM John Giaimo
5:30 PM Charlie Batts
Sunday, April 7
Acts 5:12-16 Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Jn 20:19-31 (45)
9:00 AM Helen Luty
11:30 AM Lucille Luciano
. 6:00 PM Leonard M. Florek
Monday, April 8 The Annunciation of the Lord
Is 7:10-14; 8:10 Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 (545)
12:10 PM Patricia Gafney
5:15 PM
Tuesday, April 9
Acts 4:32-37 Jn 3:7b-15 (268)
12:10 PM Ann Donati
5:15 PM
Wednesday, April 10
Acts 5:17-26 Jn3:16-21 (269)
12:10 PM Gerard Barry
5:15 PM
Thursday, April 11 Saint. Stanislaus
Acts 5:27-33 Jn3:31-36 (270)
12:10 PM Joseph & Elmo Perazzo
5:15 PM
Friday, April 12
Acts 5:34-42 Jn 6:1-15 (271)
12:10 PM Jose’ “Nen” Lumba--living
5:15 PM
Saturday,April 13 Saint Martin l
Acts 6:1-7 Jn 6:16-21 (272)
12:10 PM St. Vincent’s Nursing School, Class of 1962, 50th Anniv.
5:30 PM Ann Donati
MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Sunday10:00 AM / Children’s Religious Studies / Casserly
10:00 AM / Scripture Discussion / Library
2:30 PM / Roman Forum Lectures / Casserly
7:00 PM / Grad Law / Casserly/Rectory
Monday
6:30 PM / Centering Prayer / Church
Tuesday
Wednesday
6:30 PM / Korean Catholic Students / Catholic Center at NYU
Thursday
6:30 PM 1st /mo / Pax Christi Bd Mtg / PCMNY
7:00 PM
7:00 PM / Newman Club
YATCH Club for Young Adults / Catholic Center at NYU
7:00PM / Scripture Study / 1st Floor-Back Parlor
Friday
6:00 PM 1st/mo / Novena/ Sacred Heart / Church
Saturday
10:00-3:00 PM / Soup Kitchen / Casserly
12:30 PM 1st/mo / Blessing of the Sick / Church
6:00 PM / Alcoholics Anonymous / Casserly