This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. It's a special day for us to reflect on and rejoice in the merciful love God has for us. It's an opportunity for us to celebrate the eternal inheritance Jesus has won for us, an inheritance that is "imperishable, undefiled and unfading" (1 Peter 1:4).

We all know what mercy looks like. It's the judge who knows you are guilty but pardons you anyway. It's the mother who has caught you in a lie but forgives you. It's Jesus saying, "Your sins are forgiven....Go in peace" (Luke 7:48, 50). It's the mercy that brings you "an indescribable and glorious joy"  (1 Peter 1:8).

Pause for a moment and picture God's merciful love flowing into you. See yourself as the imperfect, sinful person you know you are. Now, see Jesus washing you clean and embracing you.

We've kicked off our 2017 Time and Talent Renewal and we need your help! By now, all registered families should have received a Ministry Commitment Form in the mail. If not, there are blank forms available in the Commons Area. Please take some time to prayerfully consider how you will use the gifts and talents God gave you to serve others and make a difference in our parish. You can return your form in the offertory basket, to the box in the Commons Area or to the Parish Office. You can also complete the form online at www.stannecsg.com/ministries. Thank you for giving so generously of your time and talent!