Diocese of Phoenix “Mercy Nights”

With Franciscan Friars

During this Year of Mercy, come experience a first Friday Mercy Night of Worship, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions, and Healing Prayer all focussed on the theme of God’s infinite and amazing Mercy and Love.

Priests will be present to hear confessions. During Adoration there also will be a special talk and meditation on Mercy by one of the Friars.

The night will be begin at 7 p.m. and officially end at 9 p.m., but the Friars are prepared to stay until all confessions have been heard and all those desiring prayer have received it.

Even if you can’t join us, please keep the Mercy Nights in your prayers.

Month / Date	Location	Pastor	Deanery
February 5, 2016	Cathedral of Ss. Simon + Jude	Fr. John Lankeit	Central
March 4, 2016	St. John the Baptist	Fr. Michael Tinker	NAM
March 4, 2016	“24 Hours for the Lord”	All	Every
March 5, 2016	“24 Hours for the Lord”	All	Every
March 6, 2016	“24 Hours for the Lord”	All	Every
April 1, 2016	Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center	Fr. Matt Lowry	North
May 6, 2016	St. Joan of Arc in Phoenix	Fr. Don Kline	Northeast
June 3, 2016	Christ the King in Mesa	TBD	East
August 12, 2016	St. Thomas Aquinas in Avondale	Fr. John Muir	Southwest
September 2, 2016	St. Helen in Glendale	Rev. John Ssegawa, A.J.	Northwest
October 7, 2016	Corpus Christi	Fr. Chad King	South

Are you planning an event at your parish or deanery? Let us know so we can spread the word.

Year of Mercy at Your Parish

In addition to the events which Pope Francis’ himself will oversee (cf. iubilaeummisericordiae.va), here in our diocese the faithful will have access to Jubilee events on three interconnected levels: the diocese, deaneries, and parishes. Given the relatively brief time for Jubilee preparation for parishes in particular, Bishop Olmsted would like to draw attention to the following tasks for parish planning:

Use the Jubilee Hymn of Mercy at your parish (see below)
Use the official Year of Mercy Logo in parish correspondence and event promotion (see below).
Make more available the Sacrament of Penance, by adding at least one hour of Confession per week.
Foster the corporal and spiritual works of mercy with renewed zeal and coordination, keeping in mind Pope Francis desire that the faithful experience “signs of mercy.”

Make widely known the great opportunity for the faithful to receive the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence, generously extended by Pope Francis in particular to the following: pilgrims visiting the Holy Door(s), the sick and elderly, the incarcerated, those who practice the works of mercy, and the deceased. The Jubilee indulgence is a significant channel of spiritual power in the Jubilee Year of Mercy; with clear teaching and encouragement, the faithful will greatly benefit from it.
Keep church and chapel doors unlocked during the day (as far as possible), with Year of Mercy resources and literature available (available for purchase at the two sites listed below).
Coordinate with your Dean and deanery pastors to facilitate fruitful participation in the following: the “24 Hours for the Lord” celebration on March 4-5, 2016; the Diocesan “Mercy Nights” on First Fridays; the various Diocesan celebrations; as well as any other deanery or parish Jubilee events.

Need Help?

Fr. Kieran Kleczewski and Fr. John Muir in the Office of Worship are available to help bring the “Year of Mercy” to life for your parishioners. 602-354-2112

Resources

Vatican Links

Learn more about the “Year of Mercy” from a new website from the Vatican

Vatican: English
Vatican: Spanish

Hymn of Mercy

Audio and Sheet Music for Choirs
Hymn in English
Hymn in Spanish

Prayer for Download

English Prayer
Spanish Prayer

Literature

Banners – Magnalite Catholic

Books and Resources – Our Sunday Visitor

Graphics

Keep things clean and inviting for your parishioners. Use these logos and color selections for your website.

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