Divine Mercy Parish

04/02/2026

The feast of Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and is the oldest of the observances peculiar to Holy Week. On the Thursday of Holy Week, we recall the first Passover meal, also known as The Last Supper.

Here are a few more things to keep in mind on this day:

1) Also called Maundy Thursday.
*Maundy also means commandment.

On Holy Thursday, Jesus commanded us to love one another, saying: “Love one another, just as I have loved you, you should also love one another.” (John 13:34)

2) Jesus washed his disciples’ feet.

“If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” (John 13: 14-15)

3) Jesus instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood.

Jesus commanded his apostles to “do this in memory” and to celebrate the Eucharist until his return.

The institution of the Eucharist is mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It is also shared in Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (Mt. 26:17-29; Mk. 14:12-25; Lk. 22:7-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26)

4) Holy Thursday is the beginning of the Paschal Triduum.

This day is followed by Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Each of these days is significant as we prepare for Easter Sunday!

5) Following Mass, we adore the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose.

The faithful are invited to join in adoration and there is no traditional dismissal from Holy Thursday Mass.

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04/02/2026

Tonight we begin the Sacred Paschal Triduum with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday) at 6:30PM.

Please join us during these holy days!

03/29/2026

Happy Palm Sunday everyone!

03/13/2026

Every year during the Lent/Easter season we are very blessed to have Maysoon with us from the Holy Land selling beautiful handmade olive wood crosses, statues, and other exquisite items. She will be at all the Masses this weekend in the back of the church if you need a gift for someone who is making their first communion, being confirmed, or coming into the church!

~ Fr. John

02/23/2026

Based on current conditions all parish programs and activities for tomorrow, Tuesday, are CANCELLED. Please stay home and stay safe.

02/23/2026

Attention all. Please be attentive if planning to travel in RI. DOT has issued a travel BAN on the roads that went into effect at 7pm.

❗ Governor Dan McKee has declared a state of emergency.

All commercial vehicles are banned from Rhode Island roads as of 5:00 p.m. today. 🚫 🚛

All vehicles except emergency vehicles are banned as of 7:00 p.m. 🚫 🚗

Both the commercial and vehicle travel bans are in effect until further notice.

These restrictions have been coordinated with our neighboring states.

Please stay safe, stay off the roads.

02/23/2026

Due to the predicted snow all activities at Divine Mercy Parish are cancelled for Monday, February 23, including morning Mass. The office will be closed.

Please stay home and stay safe!

All children are expected to spend at least part of the day cleaning their rooms and helping to shovel the snow before they plug into the Matrix for the rest of the day. :-)

~Fr. John

02/08/2026

Due to the extreme cold weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, the Parish is canceling all religious education, classes for tomorrow, Sunday. There is no change to the Mass schedule and we will see you at 8 AM or 10:30 AM!

Also, go Patriots!!! 

01/22/2026

Dear all,

In accordance with our parish winter weather policy and out of an abundance of caution I have made the following decisions because of the forecasted storm this Sunday and Monday.

For Sunday, January 24, Masses will occur at 8:00AM and 10:30AM as scheduled. All other events and activities at the parish are cancelled for Sunday, January 24. There will be no religious education and no hospitality (coffee and refreshments) after Sunday morning Masses.

I encourage parishioners to consider coming to the 4:00PM Mass on Saturday evening or the 8:00AM Mass on Sunday morning. Please use your best judgment if planning to attend the 10:30AM Mass on Sunday.

For Monday, January 25, the parish campus will be closed. There will be no morning Mass, the thrift store will be closed and all morning, afternoon and evening activities are cancelled.

For Tuesday, January 26, please remember that if Blackstone-Millville schools are closed that the parish is also closed. If there is a 2-hour delay on Tuesday morning then all morning activities at the parish are cancelled and the office will not open until noon.

Remember, if you are in doubt or feel that your walkways or the roads are unsafe or you are uncertain of conditions here at the church, then please stay home. Do not risk a fall or injury.

Please be safe and take care of each other during this storm.

~Fr. John

Some crazy guy apparently is going to be killed by the mafia unless he gets bread and milk..

12/22/2025

Come to Mass this Christmas. If it's been a while that's all the more reason to come.

12/01/2025

Join us in journeying through this Advent season starting tomorrow on the Hallow app. God bless!

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07/30/2025

Please look and share! Thank you.

Fr. John

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