The candle will then assume its place next to the Baptismal Font to be lit for all baptisms and its re-location to the center aisle of the church to burn before the casket during funeral liturgies.
2026 PASCHAL CANDLE
The 2026 Paschal Candle has been donated in honor of :
Ralph DiGirolamo
on the occasion of his 100th birthday
It will take its honored place next to the ambo for the fifty days of the Easter Season as it represents the presence of the Risen Christ in our midst.
BLESSINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS
. . . to Alex, Amanda, Cheyanne, Conor, Emma, Kaitlyn, Danielle, Gordon, Julia, Michele, Stephen and Alec, who are receiving their sacraments at the Easter Vigil. We are grateful for their faithful witness in responding to the Lord’s call leading them to full initiation in the Catholic Church. Many thanks to our parish community for your continued prayerful support.
Divine Mercy Sunday ~ Sunday, April 12, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm lower church
Please join the clergy of Saint Patrick for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
Join us for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
How to Receive the Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday:
- Sacramental confession within about 20 days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday
- Receive Holy Communion
- Pray for the intentions of the Pope [certain prayers are not specified, but perhaps an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be]
On Divine Mercy Sunday:
- In any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy
- or, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”)
