4 Pre-Liturgy Spiritual Presentations Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. Music begins – Ashley Nemeh, Soloist 10:05 a.m. Br. Ryan Asensio, MIC – Welcome 10:10 a.m. Sr. Deirdre Byrne, POSC – It’s before the Most Blessed Sacrament that I found the love of Jesus and the Power of that Love 10:40 a.m. Dr. Bryan Thatcher – Divine Mercy As A Way of Life 11:00 a.m. Ashley Nemeh, Soloist 11:10 a.m. Nermine Rubin – My Water 4 Mercy Journey: From Reluctant Obedience to Joyful Service 11:30 a.m. International Rosary 12 noon Festival of Praise – Ashley Nemeh, Soloist Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC, M.D. is a religious sister, missionary, board-certified surgeon, and retired U.S. Army Colonel. A native of McLean, Virginia, she served over three decades in the military while also providing medical care in underserved areas around the world. In 2002, she entered religious life with the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts and professed final vows in 2011. Today, Sr. Dede continues to offer free surgical care to the poor, living out her vocation where faith, medicine, and service meet. She is nationally recognized for her mission work and defense of life. Dr. Bryan S. Thatcher, M.D. is a retired physician and international speaker known for promoting the message of Divine Mercy and the sanctity of life. In 1996, he founded the Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy (EADM), a lay apostolate active in over 45 countries and recognized by the Marian Fathers. His global ministry has received Apostolic Blessings from Pope Saint John Paul II and shares powerful stories of God’s mercy through the Eucharist. Nermine Rubin is the Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, a nonprofit she launched in 2018 to bring sustainable water, agriculture, and education solutions to remote African communities. Born in Egypt and raised in the U.S., she holds an MBA and a Master of Health Science from the University of Florida. With a background in healthcare leadership and consulting, she now partners with global innovators to bring hope and transformation to those in greatest need. In 2022, she was named one of the “10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow” by Insights Success Magazine. Ashley Nemeh is a multifaceted recording artist, songwriter, and graduate of the Cleveland College of Law. She has shared the stage with notable names like Rascal Flatts and Jim Brickman, and collaborated with Grammy-winning producers and writers. Beyond her musical career, Ashley is deeply involved in her Catholic faith, serving as a cantor and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Ashley is dedicated to using her voice to honor the Blessed Mother in everything she does.
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