All Souls Catholic Church Sanford, FL September 4, 2016

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1 All Souls Catholic Church Sanford, FL The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Church: 3280 W. 1st St. (SR#46) CLERGY OF THE PARISH Fr. Gilbert Medina, Pastor Fr. Ed McCarthy, Retired Fr. Kenneth Metz, Retired Fr. Andrzej Jurkiewicz, Latin Mass Celebrant Fr. Mark Christopher, Retired Rev. Mr. Marty Mueller, Deacon Historic Chapel: 800 S. Oak Avenue CHURCH ~ SCHOOL CEMETERY FAX PARISH OFFICE 301 W. 8th Street Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm office@allsoulssanford.org CHURCH LOCATION 3280 W. 1st St. (SR #46), Sanford, FL Saturday 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9:30 am, 11am, 12:30 pm (Spanish) HISTORIC CHAPEL LOCATION 800 S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL Daily Mass 8:30 am, Monday Saturday Sunday 8:00 am 2:00 pm (Latin) The Sacraments The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are heard each week on Saturday at the Church (SR #46) from 3:45pm to 4:45pm or by calling the parish office to make an appointment with a priest. Learn more about this beautiful sacrament by visiting our website: /reconciliation The Sacrament of Baptism: Call the parish office to learn the necessary requirements and make an appointment with Fr. Kenneth Metz to have your child baptized. Ask us about the requirements for Godparents. The Sacrament of Marriage: Getting married? Congratulations! The process of being married in the Catholic Church could take between 6 months to a year to complete. Please contact Ann Cammarata at the parish office as soon as possible after your engagement if you would like to be married at All Souls Catholic Church. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. Did you know that the Sacrament may be repeated if the person becomes sick again? A person should be anointed before surgery when a dangerous illness is the reason for the intervention. Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: If you are unable to attend Mass, please call the parish office so we may assist you in having a visit from one of our ministers or one of our priests. Catholic Funeral and Burial: Please call the parish office or have the funeral home director contact us to arrange the Funeral Mass and for more information about burial at All Souls Catholic Cemetery. Our Online Homilies: If you missed Mass over the weekend you may view the weekly homily by visiting: Like Us on Facebook! Flocknote: text Allsouls to

2 All Souls Catholic Church 2 Scripture Reflection 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time "Anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple." It's a modern misconception to think of Jesus as the ultimate nice guy who only said things that everybody loved to hear. Of course Jesus is the perfect model of charity and compassion, but he also gave some very challenging teachings. Today's Gospel is a case in point. Not many people are thrilled by Christ's lesson today that insists God MUST be first in our lives. Few are those who love to hear this instruction to renounce our beloved things as well as our beloved relationships. But Jesus does not mince words. We are to "hate" our "father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters," and even our own life. It's important to understand that the use of the word "hate" here does not mean to despise anyone or treat them unkindly. It means rather to prefer something--or Someone--else, namely, God, to these important relationships. Taken in the context of the Gospel as a whole it is clear that Jesus is not advocating cruelty or animosity. On the contrary, just a few weeks ago we heard from Luke 10:27 as Jesus instructed us to love our neighbors as ourselves. However, in putting God first, inevitably something else must take second place. It is a kind of hatred of family, self, and "stuff" when we don't allow these things to become mini-gods in our lives. Instead, we keep God as God. What does this mean for us? It means not allowing a family member to prevent us from practicing our faith to the fullest, and also not putting our trust in gadgets and gizmos. It means, instead, putting all our trust in God, whatever the cost may be. LPI, Inc. 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Con referencia a las lecturas de este domingo el Papa Francisco nos dice que "Decidir seguirlo a Él, nuestro Maestro y Señor que se ha hecho Siervo de todos, exige caminar detrás de Él y escucharlo atentamente en su Palabra --acordaos de leer todos los días un pasaje del Evangelio-- y en los Sacramentos" (Ángelus de 13 de septiembre de 2015). El Papa nos recomienda que para ser discípulo de Cristo, debemos de practicar tres actitudes concretas. La primera es la disponibilidad, ser materia dispuesta y dejar todo a segundo plano, hasta la propia vida para alcanzar la meta del Reino desde aquí en la tierra. La exigencia es recompensada con la amistad y cercanía íntima con Jesús. La segunda es renunciar a nosotros mismos y tomar la cruz para seguirlo. La cruz nos acerca a Jesús, y nos brinda la oportunidad de acompañarlo en la vida cotidiana. La última condición es la renuncia de los propios bienes, compartiendo lo que tenemos con los más necesitados. Seguir a Jesucristo no es fácil, pero nunca nos faltara su ayuda. Crees esto? Cuál de las tres actitudes te parece más difícil? Cuál es la más fácil? San Pablo nos ayuda a comprender estas actitudes llevando a cabo la caridad cristiana: "... a fin de que lo recuperaras [a Onésimo] para siempre, pero ya no como esclavo, sino como algo mejor que un esclavo, como hermano amadísimo". La enseñanza es amar como Cristo nos ha amado. Lo haremos? Las limitaciones del ser humano son muchas pero, si se abre el corazón a la sabiduría divina y al Santo Espíritu de Dios, todo puede ser superado. LPI, Inc. All Souls Parish Office Staff Phone: Fax: Secretary to Fr. Medina/Office Manager Ann Cammarata acammarata@allsoulssanford.org Receptionist Amy Scott ascott@allsoulssanford.org Hispanic Secretary Beatriz Perez De Koeneke bkoeneke@allsoulssanford.org Faith Formation Director Jenny Mansingh jmansingh@allsoulssanford.org Youth Minister Michelle Murphy mmurphy@allsoulssanford.org Director of Music & Liturgy David McGhee dmcghee@allsoulssanford.org Web site: Associate Director of Music Nancy Pfingsten associatemusicdirector@allsoulsmusic.com Phone: Business Manager Mimi Costa mcosta@allsoulssanford.org Facilities Mary Valente mvalente@allsoulssanford.org Cemetery: Contact Mary Valente at the Parish Office. All Souls Cemetery Location: Corner of 25th St. & Hardy Ave. "You were created on purpose for a purpose." That may sound like pop psychology gibberish to you at first, but it is the truth. Modern studies into strengths and gifts, along with constantly new understandings of the complex wonder of DNA, lead us to conclude that each human being is truly unique. You hold within you a unique set of gifts that cannot be duplicated in the same way by another. What your parents may have told you about snowflakes growing up holds true for people too: No two are exactly alike. However, we often live our lives in such a way that gives testimony to a falsity, that is, anybody can do just about any job. Positions in the workforce and in our parishes are filled with people who only fulfill one requirement for the job: they have warm bodies. (Meaning, they are not dead.) There are two realities that create this problem. First, we ask people to do things they are not equipped to do. We tell them to work harder at it and eventually they will get it. But I can guarantee that no matter how hard I try, I will not be able to lead an NBA team to a title. Sounds ludicrous on that level. But I assure you, it is no more ludicrous than asking someone that doesn't really like children to teach elementary catechesis. Second, we ourselves sometimes believe that we have nothing special to offer. We go through life having no idea what our gifts are and how to give of them. We take dead-end jobs and rarely share ourselves with the community. But you may just be the answer to a business or parish problem that, to some, seems unsolvable. On this Labor Day weekend, thank God for the gifts you have received. Use them to elevate your labor, both in the workplace and in the parish. If you don't know how, there is help out there. You are not like everybody else. God has given you a purpose. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

3 The Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 3 Make All Souls your parish home, today! Often people attend Mass at All Souls for several years, but never register. Registering here is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and to make a commitment to the life of All Souls Church. Being a registered parishioner makes the process much easier when it is time for infant baptism, school or religious education registration, weddings, when asked to be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor, and even funerals. A registered parishioner receives all parish mailings, too. Church law advises that territories or boundaries no longer limit parish registration. All Souls accepts anyone who wants to share in the life of the parish regardless of where they live. In order to register, you need to complete a registration card. These may be found in the narthex of the church or chapel, the parish office during the week or online at our parish website:. Why not sign up today? Welcome: Janeth Calderon, Carlos, Janeth, Gustavo & Sherlyn Soto Jario, Lauren & Kevin Quiros Sara Sabillion Shiva, Judith, Sophia & Emma Mathura Francisco & Maria Gutierrez Christopher & Tahira Roark We Love New Members! Please complete and return the white registration card found in the Narthex of the Church to ensure your official registration at All Souls Catholic Church! Offertory Collection Weekend of 8/28/2016 St. Vincent de Paul 08/28/2016 includes a yearly donation * Church Mortgage Principle Bal. 06/30/16 Debt Reduction Collection 08/28/2016 Did you forgot your envelopes? Register for online giving today! Our Council of Catholic Women To the Ladies of the Council of Catholic Women and all Ladies of the Parish...the countdown has begun to our first meeting of the new season. The Board has had meetings all summer and we hope to present to all of you an exciting agenda for the year. Mark your calendar: September 6, 2016 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 7 pm. Refreshments will be served. Lead with your heart... Eleanor Tolley, President etolley16@gmail.com $ 1,905,108 6,609* Attendance last weekend: 5 pm am 119 9:30 am am :30 pm pm 88 Total: 1671 Vocation Retreat for Women Discover your vocation during our Come and See retreat for single Catholic women (ages 30-55). This retreat will include quiet time for peace and meditation, prayer, celebration of Mass and sharing with religious sisters. The mission fields of Florida need committed laborers on fire with the mercy and love of Christ! When: Saturday, September 10, 9 am 2pm Where: The Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 241 St. George Street, St. Augustine Cost: $20, includes lunch and snacks. Register with Sr. Kathleen by September 8. Contact: Sister Kathleen Power, SSJ at or kpower@orlandodiocese.org. Retreat for Widowed Joe Castillo Sand Story Artist Joe Castillo - Sand Story Artist When: September 8th at 6:30pm Where: Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Rd., Altamonte Springs. Visit: annunciationorlando.org and click on the link for tickets and to see videos of some of his sand stories. Joe Castillo is the best selling author, artist, storyteller and finalist from America s Got Talent who has developed a new way of telling stories with his hands in the sand. Sand Story is a unique way of storytelling that uses sand art, a light table and music as a medium. He has been seen live on all 7 continents and over 43 countries! Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased online or by bringing a check to the Annunciation Church Parish Office. We hope to see you there! $18,440* 1,971* Dear Parishioners, On occasion. you may see a family or a person asking for financial assistance outside of Church after Mass. Our hearts, filled with Christian charity want to help in some way most especially if there are children involved. However, we ask that you please do not give money, but rather refer these people to our Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Our Vincentian volunteers are everready to come to the aid of those in our community who seek assistance: Thank you! San Pedro Spiritual Development Center will be offering "Joyful Again", a retreat for all widowed men and women on October 1 and 2, This is a two-day retreat for widows and widowers who want to resolve the grief they feel inside and begin to live again after the death of their spouse. Joyful Again is sponsored by the Diocese of Orlando, Office of Family Life and Pastoral Care. For more information or to make a reservation please contact: Sharon Groholski If you've got what it takes to go round after round, then you'll enjoy BINGO with KofC. We offer three game packages plus extras, a snack bar and full meals, intermissions, and a guaranteed payout. Located in the Columbus Club of Sanford, 2509 Myrtle Ave, Sunday & Thursday night, 5:30pm.State law requires that all persons playing Bingo must be at least 18 years of age.

4 All Souls Catholic Church 4 Adult Faith Formation News United States Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Excellence in Catholic Education 810 S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL All Souls Catholic School is currently registering students for the school year. If you are considering enrolling your child in All Souls Catholic School please contact the school office for more information. Dr. Kathleen Kiley, Principal Mrs. Mary Moran, Asst. Principal Phone: ~ FAX: Visit our website: Are you interested in learning more about our Catholic Faith? Please prayerfully consider becoming part of our Adult Faith Formation program. The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a program for those who are seeking to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. If you have not been baptized: THIS program is for you! If you were baptized in another Christian Church and desire to be brought into full communion with the Catholic Church: THIS program is for you! If you were baptized Catholic but did not receive all your sacraments: THIS program is for you as well! Also invited are those fully initiated Catholics who might feel a call to accompany another on their journey. Classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Please contact jmansingh@allsoulssanford.org or to register. Scholarships worth $5,677 can be used at All Souls Catholic School. Go to stepupforstudents.com to see if you qualify. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis. Call the school office for a personal tour at Les insto a que consideren en oración formar parte de nuestro programa de R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) R.C.I.A. es un programa para aquellos que están buscando iniciarse completamente en la Iglesia Católica. Si usted no ha sido bautizado: Esto es para usted! Si usted fue bautizado en otra Iglesia Cristiana y desea ser llevado a la plena comunión con la Iglesia Católica: Esto es para uste! Si usted fue bautizado Católica, pero no recibió todos sus sacramentos: Esto es para usted! Están invitados los que desean aprender y entender más sobre la fé y la Iglesia. También necesitamos personas completamente iniciadas como católicos que puedan sentirse llamados acompañar otras personas en su viaje. Las clases comienzan el martes de septiembre 17mo 19:00-20:30. Por favor, póngase en contacto con jmansingh@allsoulssanford.org o Interesado en aprender más acerca de nuestra fé católica? Faith Formation Classes begin this week! Our Faith Formation classes will begin on September 6 and 7. Now is the time to register your child for Faith Formation (Grades K-12) and Register for Sacramental Preparation Classes (First Communion, First Reconciliation, or Confirmation) for the year at the parish office during business hours. You may also visit the parish website and download the appropriate forms under the Grade K-12 area under the Faith Formation tab, complete them and return to the parish office. Please note that registration in our Faith Formation Classes will NOT be accepted during the first week of class so do not delay in registering your child/ren. Additionally, a baptism certificate with notations (if any) is to accompany all registrations. Contact the Faith Formation Office at to verify that your child s baptism certificate is on file, if in doubt. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. ~Mother Teresa LET S STAY CONNECTED! Like us on Facebook: All Souls Catholic Community. Text allsouls to Stay informed of all our current events by subscribing to Flocknote, today.* *Standard messaging rates may apply. At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms, prayers from God that help us learn to pray. These sacred hymns become our heartfelt response to God s loving and wondrous deeds for us. Please join us for a 12 week study of Psalms: The School of Prayer beginning Monday, Sept. 12 at either 9:30 am or 6:30 pm in Suite C of the Parish Office. For information or to register for the study, visit: allsoulssanford.org/adult-bible-study-groups or call Christina Kalisz stinaqueen@aol.com Cost is $25

5 The Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 5 Readings for the Week of September 4 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Monday:1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday:1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday:1 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a; Mt 1:1-16, or 1:18-23 Friday:1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday:1 Cor 10:14-22; Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Our Adoration Chapel is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm. Please plan a visit to relax and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Before your first visit to the Adoration Chapel, please stop by the parish office for important information you need to know. Remembering our deceased diocesan priests Let us remember the truly remarkable priests who have impacted our lives and especially those deceased priests of the Diocese of Orlando. Let us pray during this month of September for the repose of the soul of: 19 Rev. Jon Oliver Msgr. Patrick Nolan Rev. Louis Bamundo Rev. Charles Schneider 1995 Prayer for our Deceased Priests: O God, you raised your servants, to the sacred priesthood of Jesus Christ, according to the Order of Melchisedech, giving them the sublime power to offer the Eternal Sacrifice, to bring the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ down upon the altar, and to absolve the sins of men in your own Holy Name. We beseech you to reward their faithfulness and to forget their faults, admitting them speedily into your holy Presence, there to enjoy forever the recompense of their labors. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Father Medina invites everyone is to the annual Founder's Day celebration, Saturday, September 10th, at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine. There will be an reenactment of the original landing of 1565 by Florida Living History at 10 am and Bishop Felipe Estévez will celebrate Mass at 11 am at the Rustic Altar. More information at: Altar Servers meetings schedule... Altar Servers and parents of Altar Servers, there will be a Total Corps meeting at the Church on SR#46 at 7:15 pm Thursday, September 8 with Father Ed McCarthy. The following is the schedule for upcoming altar server commissioning: Sunday, 9/18/16 at the 9:30 am Mass: Ben Valente, Deidre Drinkall, John Loso, Colin Heneghan, James Costa, Nataniel Arroyo, Cooper Martin, Shayne Stansberry, Alyson McGovern. Sunday, 9/18/16 at the 11:30 am Mass: Michael Baggio, Maria Guerrero, Chris Loso, Isabella Schmidt, Jayde Wilson, Christian Valente, and Dominic Valente Sunday, 9/25/16 at the 12:30 pm Mass: Maria A. Reyes-Diaz, Maria J. Reyes-Diaz, Jesus Reyes-Diaz, Jose Reyes-Diaz and Josue Reyes-Diaz. Saturday, September 3 Joseph Battaglini 5:00 pm Church Adelaide Mattioli 8:00 am Chapel Robert Vilece 9:30 am Church Joseph Hai Ngo 11:00 am Church Thomas Nulty 12:30 pm Church (Spanish) Jose & Angelina Abrue 2:00 pm Chapel (Latin) People of the Parish by Lorraine Battaglini by Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Mattioli Sunday, September 4 by his family by his sister-in-law by Mary Nulty by Jo Andrews by the Parishioners of All Souls Monday, September 5 Julia Vallejo Tuesday, September 6 Carol DelCorso by Father Medina by Don & Emily McPherson Wednesday, September 7 Elizabete Henriques by Faculty & Staff of All Souls Catholic School Thursday, September 8 Thomas Gerald McCoy, Jr. Friday, September 9 Ann Gergely by Steve & Lori Martin by Tim Gergely Saturday, September 10 Frank Albanese by the Thursday evening prayer group 5:00 pm Church Michael Visconti by Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Mattioli Sunday, September 11 8:00 am Chapel The People of the Parish 9:30 am Church Marylou Klutho 11:00 am Church Rosario Duran 12:30 pm Church (Spanish) Luis Vielma 2:00 pm Chapel (Latin) Nora Baquero by the Parishioners of All Souls by the Palmer Family by the Duran Family by the Spanish Prayer Group by the Baquero-Martinez Family The Sanctuary Light burns this week at our Church in loving memory of Joan Hulker, as requested by her family. May she rest in eternal peace. The Sanctuary Light burns this week at our Historic Chapel in loving memory of Pedro Jose Benitez, as requested by the Camacho-Benitez sisters. May he rest in peace. All are welcome here... If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely with unconditional love. If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry. If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace. If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you. We are happy you are here and want you to stay. We would like to share our lives with you. Come join us each week so we can worship God together.

6 All Souls Catholic Church 6 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Test Drive the Parish Choir How We Help Others: A lady we re helping recently asked our Vincentians: What about my spirituality? How do I make it grow? We re truly blessed to be His instruments as we work to lift people out of poverty. Food Pantry Need of the Week: Single tooth brushes and tooth paste. Last Week: 154 items with a retail value of $389. Thanks! In Just Two Weeks! The Young Vincentians Need You! Save the date: Sunday, September 18 at 6 pm in the Social Hall - Our Pizza Party kicks off another great year!! We re Walking Yes Indeed! It s coming the 9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday morning, October 1, at Fort Mellon Park in downtown Sanford. Save the date! SVDP Assistance Hotline call: SVDP for Pick up of donations: Thrift Store Location: 216 N. Hwy 17-92, Suite #150 Big Lots Plaza Longwood, Hours: Mon. to Fri.: 10 am to 7 pm; Sat. 9 am to 6 pm *Closed Sunday*...at the 9:30 am Mass If you have ever thought about singing in the choir, this is an open invitation to sing with the group for the next week September 11) at the 9:30 am Mass. Singers must be 10th grade age or older. If you would like more specifics, please stop by after Mass and speak with David or contact him at dmcghee@allsoulssanford.org. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday morning at 8:45 am in the choir room at the Church (SR #46). We hope you will consider singing with us! All Souls Music and Liturgy David McGhee, Director of Music and Liturgy Spanish Prayer Group Nuestro Grupo de Oración Jesús María y José cordialmente te invita a su reunión tradicional en la Capilla Histórica en Sanfor a las 7:15 pm, comenzando con el rezo del rosario, oraciones y la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento. Todos están invitados a asistir. Our Spanish Prayer Group cordially invites you to their Monday evening meeting in the Historic Chapel beginning with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:15, prayer meeting and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to attend. New liturgical ministry schedules are ready... Attention, Cantors, Psalmists, Organists, Readers, Mass Coordinators, Sacristans, Ushers and Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion: the new liturgical ministry schedule is available online via the parish website for the period beginning September 3 and 4 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Please view the link here for the schedules: El Quadro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe está disponible para visitar su hogar. Todos están invitados a firmar para recibir la Virgen Peregrina en su hogar. Por favor contacte a Eduardo villarruel al o a Mercedes Henry al o firme su nombre y teléfono en la hoja ubicada en el Vestíbulo de la Iglesia. CH - New Church on SR 46; CP - Historic Chapel on Oak Ave.); SH - Social Hall; WH - White House (9th/Myrtle); SL - Science Lab; CR - Parish Conference Room; Suite C - Parish Office Suite C, upstairs; TRC - Technical Research Center; CGR - Church Gathering Room; R - Rectory, PRF Parish Office Upstairs Mon., Sept. 5 Labor Day, Parish Office is Closed Prayer & Life Workshop English, 12:30pm (Suite C) Tues., Sept. 6 Spanish Choir, 6 pm (CH) Faith Formation Classes, 6:30 pm (CP) RCIA Orientation, 7 pm (SL) Parish Choir, 7 pm (CH) CCW Meeting, 7 pm (K of C Hall) Wed., Sept. 7 Faith Formation Classes, 6:30 pm (CP) Thurs., Sept. 8 Prayer & Life Workshop: Spanish, 10:30 am & 6:30 pm (Ste C) Ministry to the Sick Mtg, 7 pm (CP) Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm (CH) Altar Servers whole corps meeting, 7:15 pm (CH) LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK: Understanding God's ways and intentions is very difficult. We even have difficulty grasping the complexities of human existence! We need God's wisdom and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in order to walk straight on the path of discipleship. Even as we seek God's wisdom and guidance, are we really prepared to pay the possible price of discipleship? Making a choice to follow the Lord requires much preparation and assessment. LPI, Inc.