October 5, 2018

Divine Mercy presentations scheduled in October at area parishes, schools

Joan and David Maroney, founders of Mother of Mercy Messengers (MOMM), will present on the topic of the Divine Mercy message and devotion multiple times in central and southern Indiana in October.

MOMM was founded in 1999 as an apostolate of the Marian Fathers’ National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass. Its goal is to share the message of Divine Mercy and to assist others in doing the same.

Throughout the month of October, they will offer presentations and holy hours in the archdiocese at five parishes and their schools. They will also share their message at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis (private event), and at a parish in Hamilton, Ohio, in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public:

Oct. 7-10, St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville.

  • Oct. 7: 5 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites the World,” 7 p.m. Holy Hour for America including the Rosary Coast to Coast and confessions.
  • Oct. 8 (at St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville): “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts,” 12:45 p.m. grades K-4, 2 p.m. grades 5-8. While all are welcome, presentations are geared toward students.
  • Oct. 10: 6 p.m. Mass, 6:30 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts.” Parents are encouraged to attend with students so that the entire family may benefit. Information: Clara Moody, 812-623-6703 or claramoody@msn.com.

Oct. 15-17, St. Louis Church, 13 St. Louis Pl., Batesville.

  • Oct. 15: 6:45 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites the World: The Life and Mission of St. Faustina.” Presentation followed by holy hour and confession.
  • Oct. 16, morning: “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts,” 9-10 a.m. grades K-4, 10:15-11:15 a.m. grades 5-8. While all are welcome, presentations will be geared toward students.
  • Oct. 16, evening: 6-6:30 p.m. Mass, 6:45 p.m. “Divine Mercy for America,” followed by holy hour and confession.
  • Oct. 17: 6:30-7:45 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts and Families.” Similar to the Oct. 16 morning presentations but geared toward the age groups present and family life.
  • Information: St. Louis Parish office, 812-934-3204 or religioused@stlouisschool.org.

Oct. 19-20, St. Joseph Church, 312 E. High St., Corydon.

  • Oct. 19: 7-9 p.m. free family event, “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts” and holy hour.
  • Oct. 20: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. “Divine Mercy for America Day of Retreat,” $15 includes refreshments and light lunch. Register by Oct. 17 by contacting Mary Olges at 812-225-5306 or molges3@gmail.com, or Mary Hall at 812-267-0202.

Oct. 21-22, St. John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Church, 218 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. (See related article)

  • Oct. 21: 6-7 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts and Families,” 7-8 p.m. holy hour.
  • Oct. 22 (at St. John Paul II School, 105 St. Paul St., Sellersburg): “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts,” 11:30 a.m.‑12:15 p.m. grades 6-8, 12:30‑1:15 p.m. grades 1-5.
  • Information: For more information, contact Phyllis Burkholder at 812-246-2252 or Esther Endris at 812-883-3563.

Oct. 23-24, Cathedral High School, Indianapolis (private event).

Oct. 25-26, Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis.

  • Oct. 25: 6:30 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites the World: The Life and Mission of Saint Faustina Kowalska”
  • Oct. 26: Holy Spirit School presentations, 9:10 a.m. grades K-5, 10:30 a.m. grades 6-8. (Similar to Oct. 25 topic, all are welcome, but presentations are geared toward students.)

Archdiocese of Cincinnati:

Oct. 13-15, Queen of Peace Church, 2550 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio

  • Oct. 13: 5:30-7 p.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites the World: The Life and Mission of St. Faustina.”
  • Oct. 14: 6:30-8 p.m. “Divine Mercy for America.”
  • Oct. 15: 10 a.m. “The Spark from Poland Ignites Young Hearts” (Similar to Oct. 13 presentation but geared toward students and parents).
  • Information: Birdie Ramsey, 513-460-6226 or birdie.ramsey@gmail.com.

If your group, parish or school would like to have the Mother of Mercy Messengers give a presentation on Divine Mercy, fill out a form at www.thedivinemercy.org/momm/contact.php, or contact Joan Maroney at maroney.joan@gmail.com or 830-634-7765. †

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