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This Month at the House of Mercy . . .  

Missionaries Provide Faith and Fun at Easter Egg Hunt
On a day that seemed more like the beginning of winter than spring, children from all over the community came to Easter Egg Hung.JPGshare in the joy of Christ’s resurrection by coloring eggs, playing games and receiving food for their families. Thanks to the missionary volunteers, some children were able to participate in their first Easter egg hunt.  One little girl came up to me and said, “In my country we never had an Easter egg hunt. It’s so much fun!” 

This new tradition was not without its moments, however.  When asked to hide the eggs in preparation for the egg hunt, one boy from Mexico actually buried them completely.  When I saw what he was doing I laughed and said, “That’s a little too hidden”.  When I asked him where all of the eggs he had buried were, he replied, “I am not sure I can remember!”  We both laughed.  Despite this learning experience children joyfully searched for over 400 eggs and the day was a great day to rejoice and give thanks for children young and old alike.  All of these children are sponsored in our Passport to Hope Program which has been such a blessing for the families we serve. 

Thank You Sponsors for your outstanding and sacrificial support of the Passport to Hope Program.



ARCHBISHOP VISITS HOUSE OF MERCY:  Pleads for His People in Africa


BibleRosary.jpgI heard he was coming and could scarcely believe it was true. “Why would he want to visit the House of Mercy?” I asked myself.  “We’re so little”.  “What could we offer him?”  These were just a few of the thoughts that raced through my mind when I heard one of the Archbishops of the Ivory Coast was coming to take a tour of the House of Mercy. 
Read more about the Archbishop's Visit. [WANTED: A Few Good Catholics]
 



URGENT
PRAYER REQUEST ...

We've Outgrown our Space

TNCROSS.jpgOur programs are booming and we have outgrown our space. We are looking for donors to help us find a permanent home for all of our programs. It is our mission and passion to serve the poor by forming them through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. The House of Mercy provides free clothing, food, financial assistance, new car seats and cribs, diapers and formula to needy families. We also offer spiritual, educational, and vocational classes to help families break the cycle of poverty.  All of these services require space.  The need is so great that we are unable to carry out all of our vocational/educational classes we would like to because of our limited space.  We know if we can reach these families through education & spiritual formation we can make a difference in their life.

Retreat.jpgWe Need Your Help
We need at least 3 Million Dollars to purchase a property in Manassas. We have found a location that would be greatly suited to our needs that was being used as a church. The location of this property is much more convenient for the poor to reach and the grounds of the property foster a spiritual and uplifting environment.  This property will become a retreat center that will be the spiritual haven for families to come and be nourished both body and soul.

Help Families Break the Cycle of Poverty
If you are interested in learning more about our works, or you'd like to make a donation, please contact our Executive Director, Kellie Ross at 703-659-1636 or e-mail her at DivineMercyNow@gmail.com
.  We ask all of our friends and benefactors to please pray for this request.  St. Joseph, pray for us!



REFLECTIONS ON MERCY

My Dear Friends in Christ,

 

May the Lord be with you on this beautiful feast day of the Guardian Angels.  I have wanted to write a letter to our donors and friends of this ministry to thank you for your support and prayers.  Praise be to the Lord that we have been able to do so much for the poor these past few months.

 

The House of Mercy has been renewed through your prayers and your faith.  Our classes are brimming with people yearning to learn more about God and the laughter of children can be heard throughout the building. 

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... the House of Mercy provides NEW shoes to those in need?

... the Missionaries of Our Lady of Divine Mercy provide financial assistance for families in need of shelter, food or utilities?

... we give away diapers to assist families who can't afford them?

... we provide NEW undergarments for men, women and children as well as gently used seasonal clothing?

 

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Upcoming Events

Every Wednesday -- 6:00 PM Divine Mercy Prayer Group at St. Raymond's

Every Thursday -- 5:45 PM
Divine Mercy Prayer Group at Holy Trinity Catholic Church

For more information on these events call 703/659-1636 or e-mail DivineMercyNow@gmail.com


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