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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-INS:

Please pray for all our loved ones serving with the armed forces, especially Jordan Austin and Cody Piontek.

Al Butler Ann Pressley Anne Drummond Baby Trenton Bailey Hastings Barbara Boatwright Barbara Catania Berta Cardenas Betty McKee Bill Mitchell Bob Stevenson Brecken Patton Carmel Hazzard Cecelia Lanzoni Chan Stewart

Charity Kalo Cheri Bowllan Cheryl Allen Chris Saam Christie Parker Coral Hutira Daisy Rodgers Danny Lynch Deanne Howard Debbie Hodges Donna Brown Edward Hicks Elaine Kerber Eve Weideman Florence LaRose

Fran Krug Frances Shea Frank Szcwczak Frank Welch Gabby DiPietro Garson Aburto Gayle Rossi George Aitken Gerald Lewnau Glenda Lominick Greg Smith H.D. Peters Isabella Ruiz Jack Cavari Jean Powell Jeffrey Moorer

Johnny Hodges Juanita Flores Julianne Swanson Karen Krug White Kathie Nixon

Kevin Glenn Kim Alden Kim Kang Laura Sears Margaret Mueller Mark Kornet Mary Jones

Michael Meder

Pat Reardon Patty McDaniel Perfecta Thompson Pete Normile Randy Flick Renee Moreno Robert McDaniel Rodney Watts Rosa C. White Rosalie Stevenson Rosemary McHugh Sherry Fowler Thomas W. Shea, Jr. Willette Parker William Sexton

Divine Mercy Sunday is a relatively new addition to the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Octave of Easter (the eighth day of Easter; that is, the Sunday after Easter Sunday). Celebrating the Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ, as revealed by Christ Himself to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, this feast was extended to the entire Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000, the day that he canonized Saint Faustina. Christ's Divine Mercy is the love that He has for mankind, despite our sins that separate us from Him.

Christ, after His Resurrection, revealed Himself to His disciples, but Saint Thomas wasn't with them. He declared that he would never believe that Christ had risen from the dead until he could see Him in the flesh and probe Christ's wounds with his own hands. This earned him the name "Doubting Thomas."

The Octave of Easter has always been considered special by Christians. A week after Christ rose from the dead, He appeared once again to His disciples, and this time Thomas was there. His doubt was vanquished, and he professed His belief in Christ.

Nineteen centuries later, Christ appeared to a Polish nun, Sr. Maria Faustina Kowalska, in a series of visions that took place over almost eight years. Among those visions, Christ revealed the Divine Mercy Novena, which He asked Sister Faustina to pray for nine days, beginning on Good Friday. That meant that the novena ended on the Saturday after Easter — the eve of the Octave of Easter.

ThoughtCo. "Divine Mercy Sunday." Learn Religions, Feb. 11, 2020, learnreligions.com/divine-mercy-sunday-542469.

The DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Using a rosary make the sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Optional Prayers: You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You! (Repeat three times) Introductory Prayers: Our Father Hail Mary Apostle’s Creed Prayed on large bead prior to each decade: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Prayed on 10 small beads of each decade: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Prayed after all 5 decades of Chaplet are complete: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat three times) Optional Concluding Prayer: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion—inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despond-ent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

Horario de oficina para el Ministerio Hispano: jueves: 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. y domingos de 1:00 –3:00.Para contrataciones de coro, comunicarse con el Sr. Jesus Avila - 864-561-4859.

Los padres de familia deben de registrar el bautismo en la oficina con 3 meses de anticipación, también deben de participar y colaborar en la misa. La aplicación se llenará en persona con la secretaria Stefanie. Debe de traer el acta de nacimiento ORIGINAL del niño/a.

Segundo martes de cada mes-clases prebautismales después de la misa. Para más información favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Ramiro 864-337-6833.

Hay Hora Santa y Exposición con el Santísimo, todos los viernes, a las 7:00 P.M. (Siete de la Noche). Cordialmente invitados.

THE KNIGHTS’ CORNER ATTENTION Men of the parish: Do you recognize these old Major League Baseball Hall of Fame names: Babe Ruth, Johnny Evers, Hughie Jennings, Ed Walsh, Jim O’Rourke,

Connie Mack, and John McGraw? Not only were these men baseball hall of famers, but each one was a Knight of Columbus. You may not be in the baseball hall of fame, but you too can become a Knight of Columbus. Membership in the Knights is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the the Church, and is in good standing. For further information on the Knights, please contact Walt Lordemann 864-943-2260 or Lee Van Voris 864-543-7671 or go on-line at www.kofc. org/joinus and follow directions. (Source of baseball player information is May 2019 edition of the Knights of Columbus Columbia magazine.)

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020

Attendance: NA Collection: $19,228.95 Building Fund: $ 30.00

(Totals include Memorial and online donations.)

KNIGHTS’ 2020 GOLF TOURNAMENT Please consider joining a golf team or being a hole sponsor. (Play date rescheduling to be announced.)

IN THE DIOCESE ...

The St. Paul Center in Greenville will present Scott Hahn on Sunday, May 3, 2-4 p.m. on “The Joy of the Gospel: Family, Friendship, and the New Evangelization” and Kimberly Hahn on “How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World. Admission -$25. For registration and more details: stpaulcenter.com/Greenville or email: office @stpaulcenter.com or call 740-264-9535 Natural Family Planning encompasses moral, natural, healthy, modern and scientifically reliable methods of family planning in accordance with God's design and will. Visit sccatholic.org/nfp to find a full listing of NFP methods and instructors in the Diocese, locate a session or to register or contact Kelli Ball, Diocesan NFP Coordinator at kball@catholic-doc.org or 803-807-0158.

The Lay Carmelite community of Greenville invites you to attend one of their upcoming meetings to about Carmelite spirituality. The Lay Carmelites of Greenville invite interested Catholic men and women to visit their monthly meeting. Call Jan 770-827-7929 for more info. Meetings each first Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Simpsonville with 9 am Mass.

Rachel's Vineyard Weekend offers women and men who have had an abortion, or participated in one, a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental retreat where they can find spiritual healing and strengthening of faith! Next retreat: Nov.6-8, 2020 in Charleston (English). For more info on retreats, please contact Christy 803-554-6088. Now is the time.

Join the OLOL “Prayer Chain” group on Flocknote. Text your name and prayer requests and updates to 992-6302.

SEE OLOL.ORG FOR DAILY UPDATES! POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

Tuesday night Matthew Bible study The (new) Tuesday Night Book Club All of the That Man Is You meetings

Distribution of Easter Food Program gift cards All Religious Education classes and RCIA

Youth Groups

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On Sunday, May 24 at 3 PM, the Knights of Columbus is bringing Catholic convert, writer, speaker and former skinhead, Joseph Pearce to address parishioners and visitors. You don’t want to miss it! More later…

THE SAFE DIGITAL FAMILY CHALLENGE

Text SECURE to 66866 to get started. Receive one email a day for seven days to help you with the latest parental control ideas for your home. Emails include: • YouTube Restricted Mode • Understanding Apps • Setting iOS Screen Time and Content Restrictions • Google SafeSearch • The Importance of Accountability • Social Media and Teens • Critical Conversations • Available in English and Spanish. TOTALLY FREE!

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER The Baby Bottle fund raiser bottles for the CrossRoads Crisis Pregnancy Center will be regathered when Masses resume.

Robert Arthur Ayers Willie Black Dorothy Blough Jack Burton Nell Byl Janis Carkhuff Rosemary Cavazes Ann and Louie Ciociolo The Corcoran Family Mike Crawford Carliot Cuentes Marion DiBona Margeret Durkin Dorothy Ezzo James Ferguson Marilyn and Merril Flick Jacques Godfrin Alex Gonzalez Robert Gunn The Harty Family The Arnold Hehl Family Henry Johnson Tom Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, Sr. Betty and Walter Kearnes Roberta Lovaty Sophia Lovaty

Charlie Mackin Kathy Mara

Mr and Mrs. Henry McLeod Irene and Russell McQuade

Kenny McQuade James McQuown Peggy McQuown

Jesus Molina Andriasi Thomas Normile

Thomasina Normile Doloros R. Nowowiecki

Raymond B. Nowowiecki The Pratt Family

The Roach Family The Robert Russow Family

John Saam Lilliam Saam

Innocencia Sanchez del Rio The Sauer Family

Connie and Peter Senatore Connie Stover Frances Tack

Max Toro Pete Wawrzenczak Allen Wawzenczak

Bob and Kay Woolford Mike Zink

Judith Lynn Ayers Joelle Bonamy Mary J. Braud

Jeannette Butler Helen C. Creswell

Flick Grandson (to be) The Harty Family Sharon Rodrigue The Sauer Family