Sunday, April 28, is Divine Mercy Sunday, as proclaimed by Pope St. John Paul II in the year 2000. This Sunday was asked for by the Lord Jesus in apparitions to St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, in the 1930s. The Lord promised that on this day he would not only forgive all of the sins that we have committed, but also all of the punishment or consequences that go along with them. We simply need to confess our sins on or before the feast day, seek to perform works of mercy in our own lives, and thank God for his mercy. At the 10:00 am and 12:30 pm Masses there will be confessions offered during Mass as well as healing prayers following each Mass.
· Marriage Enrichment Evening for all Couples
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28, from 4pm-7pm at Saint Ambrose School (enter at school gym) all couples are invited to an evening of reflection to enrich your marriage. The theme will be "Thriving vs. Surviving" with a focus on forgiveness. The evening will include a presentation by Rebecca Mullan, a Catholic therapist working at Saint Jerome's, as well as discussion, reflection, and a family potluck dinner. Childcare will be provided and there is no cost to attend. An RSVP is helpful for planning purposes but is not required. Please contact the parish office for further information and to RSVP (301) 773-9300 or ambroserectory@gmail.com.
· Mother’s Day Novena
A novena of Masses will be offered for the living and deceased mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and any other special women, starting on May 1. Please use the prayer cards and envelopes that will be in the church until the end of the novena. This cards will be placed in a special binder on the altar for the duration of the novena. Envelopes and prayer cards may be returned to the parish office or placed in the weekend collection.
A suggested offering is $10.00.
Mass with Healing Prayers - Friday, May 3
Our next Healing Mass will be on Friday, May 3. Eucharistic Adoration all day following the 8:30 am Mass until 6 pm. Holy Hour lead by kids of The Legion of Mary from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Healing Mass at 7:00 pm (mostly in Spanish)