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1 The Catholic Community of Rankin and Swissvale MADONNA DEL CASTELLO PARISH 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA Fr. John Lynam... Pastor Keith Kondrich... Deacon Ron Demblowski... Deacon/Pastoral Associate Edward Kapsha...Madonna Music Director Michael Burke...Word of God Music Director Kelly James... Madonna Parish Secretary Karen Flynn... Word of God Parish Secretary Marcia Murello... Coordinator of Religious Ed. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY January 22, 2017 Word of God Catholic Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA MASS SCHEDULE Daily: Monday (Madonna)... 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Wednesday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Thursday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Friday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Saturday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Saturday Vigil (Madonna)... 4:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil (Word of God)... 6:00 P.M. Sunday (Word of God)... 9:00 A.M. Sunday (Madonna)... 11:00 A.M. PARISH STAFF Consult the bulletin for Holy Day and Holiday Mass schedule SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF THE SICK CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office (Madonna) Parish Office (Word of God) Parish Office Fax Religious Education Office Music Ministry (Madonna)... Bp. Dattilo Social Hall Madonna Website... Madonna Word of God ... Church Street Convent Parish Prayer Line Saturday, 12:00 Noon Contact the Parish Office (Word of God church) for an appointment East Catholic School Ardmore B1vd., Pgh., PA Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM... Principal School Website... Contact the Parish Office for an appointment at least 6 months before the wedding Available after Mass and upon request A member of the East Catholic School Consortium Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon.

2 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2017 "The Ladies of Charity warmly thank all the kind parishioners who contributed so many gifts for the Giving Tree families at Word of God Parish. Through your generosity, 38 families, including 26 children, received gifts this Christmas. Many of them may not otherwise have been remembered or received anything. Several gift recipients were in tears when their gifts were delivered. May God bless your generous hearts, and may your love for Christ in His beloved needy ones shine throughout our community!" Blessing of Throats for the Feast of St. Blaise, Friday, February 3 rd, 8:00 a.m. Mass, Madonna and after weekend Masses on February 4th & 5 th. Bishop David Zubik invites you to join him on an extraordinary spiritual journey to visit the Shrines of France and other historic sites from Sunday, October 1, 2017, to Tuesday, October 10, For information and reservations, please contact Marianna at Unitours , or book online at $4,399 from Pittsburgh. Stay connected with Madonna del Castello and Word of God Parishes through our new Catholic Community of Swissvale & Rankin's Facebook Page at: Rankin/ WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Vigil - January 21 4:00 PM For the People 6:00 PM Ilario Dichiera (Wife, Teresa & Family) Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 22 9:00 AM Norm DeLuca (Choir) 11:00 AM Tony & Dolly Bloise (The LeDonne Family) Monday - January 23 - St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope 7:00 PM Edward Milton McHugh (Dorie Schano) Tuesday - January 24 - St. Francis de Sales 9:30 AM Florence Byrnes (Family) Wednesday - January 25 - Conversion of St. Paul 8:00 AM In Honor of the Gilbert Family (Connie) Thursday - January 26 - St. Timothy & St. Titus 9:30 AM Paul Stecik (Bernie Stecik) Friday - January 27 - St. Angela Merici 8:00 AM David Iovino (Congetta Mladjan) Saturday - January 28 - St. Thomas Acquinas 9:30 AM John Foerster (Family) Saturday Vigil - January 28 4:00 PM Marsha Hutter-Alkadi (Janet Zitelli) 6:00 PM For the People Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 29 9:00 AM Art & Mary Kennelly & Carol Macioce (Phil & Eileen Macioce) 11:00 AM Josephine Poklemba (M/M Ed Hardy) THIS WEEK Sunday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Gift Shop & Library open Parish Center Monday 6:30 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal -Word of God Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Dattilo Hall 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Bible Study Galatians Dattilo Hall Thursday 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise Group - Madonna Friday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration in Solidarity with March for Life Madonna Saturday 12:00 PM Reconciliation - Word of God Parish Next Sunday - 2nd Collection St. Vincent de Paul Collection of Food for Swissvale Food Pantry 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Gift Shop & Library open ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! Is an opportunity to heed the call to grow the Church and provide more vibrant worship, effective ministries and community outreach. As the consultation process continues, get engaged through OnMissionChurchAlive.org and sign up for updates. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS are conducted every Saturday after the 9:30a.m. Mass at Word of God Parish. The 10 minute devotional concludes with a blessing of the Assembly with the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The icon shows Mary protecting Jesus with her arms around Him. Her solemn face looks directly at us as the archangel Michael and Gabriel bring the instruments of Christ s crucifixion, a lance, sponge, cross, and nails.

3 MADONNA DEL CASTELLO & WORD OF GOD PARISHES LOOK FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA LIVING LIFE BY DESIGN, NOT DEFAULT F r. M i c h a e l S c h m i t z With so much technology at our fingertips, it's tough not to get swept away in all the noise and clutter. In our society there's often a tendency to live passively by simply "going with the flow." In this talk given at a FOCUS national conference, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how we need to live an intentionally Christian life within a technological age. Find this poignant CD presentation in the Lighthouse Media racks in the back of church! Be informed! Please be sure to place your suggested donation in the money slot on the display. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: In the Gospel today we read The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us filled with enduring love. The second collection on Jan. 28th & 29th will be to support our Conference of the Society. Your donation is a sign of God s enduring love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe. COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: Collection of food is taken the last Sunday of each month at Word of God Parish (leave donations inside the entrances of the church). Checks should be made out to Swissvale United Methodist and memo Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in the Living Spirit Ministry building on 2011 Noble Street. It operates as an ecumenical activity of the Swissvale Ministerium. Travelling Statue Our Lady of Fatima-St. Paul Cathedral-Sun., Jan. 22 at all Masses: Join us for an afternoon of prayer and devotion to Our Lady. We invite and encourage you to participate: 2:00p.m.-a brief presentation by the statue curator; 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m.-Sacrament of Reconciliation; 3:30p.m.-recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet; 4:30p.m.-recitation of Rosary & novena prayers; 6:00p.m.-celebration of Sun. evening Mass & closing; for info. call MAGNIFICAT PRAYER BREAKFAST-Feb., 11, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Doubletree By Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Speaker Susan Brinkmann will tell her conversion story from hard core feminist to committed Catholic. She is staff journalist for and frequent guest on EWTN s Women of Grace. She is a book author and winner of many national journalism awards, and is a third-order Carmelite; cost of breakfast: $23. To register call Kay, ; or Pam, or go to The deadline is Feb. 3. SWISSVALE, PA PRAYER AND PRAISE GROUP meets at 7:00p.m. the 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month at Madonna. For info. call Mike Matthysse, HOMEBOUND: Please contact the parish office so we can bring you Holy Communion on a regular basis. If you have homebound parishioners who are neighbors, please let us know. PARISH FAMILY SOCIAL-Sat., Feb. 4th & Sun., Feb. 5th.: Hosted at Madonna by CCD Catechises & Families, and at Word of God by the Ladies of Charity CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: We will be mailing out your 2016 contribution statements to each household within the next few weeks. Eucharistic Adoration in Solidarity with the national March for Life in Washington, DC on Fri., Jan. 27th, from 8:30 a.m.-to 8:00 p.m., Madonna Church. Please stop by the Adoration poster in [Madonna: the back of Church, Word of God: the main vestibule] and sign up for as long as you can. Various parish groups and individuals have already committed to some of the hours. Sponsored by the Respect life Committee; questions: contact Deacon Ron. Wedding Jubilarian Brunch: Parish couples who are celebrating wedding anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or more years of marriage in 2017 are invited to Dattilo Hall after the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Madonna Sun., Feb. 12th for a special blessing and brunch provided by Madonna and Word of God parishes. The brunch is complimentary for couples. Guests, immediate family only, will be charged a small fee of $5 per person. Please contact Helen Kondrich at no later than Monday, February 6 th to reserve your space. No reservations will be accepted after the date. Lay Apostolate Meeting-Thurs., Feb. 9, 4:00p.m. 6:30p.m., St. Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA The leadership of the lay apostolates and movements already engaged in ministry in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are invited to gather at the Seminary for a meet and greet, message, and prayer with Fr. Joseph M. Mele, the Episcopal Vicar for Leadership and the head of the Secretariat for Leadership Development and Evangelization. There are many active apostolates and movements in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. If you are involved in the leadership of one of these important groups, please register your group at For more information, reach us at apostolates@diopitt.org. Bishop Zubik on Twitter: You can now on Twitter. In addition to brief reflections on scripture or saints, our bishop draws lessons from his favorite pop culture figures, such If you like it, retweet it!

4 Madonna del Castello The Tabernacle Lamp is in memory of MARY VENTURA from Cecilia Marchitello. The Altar Candles are in memory of MARGARET & MICHAEL ZORETICH from Donna & Chris Wheeler. The Altar Wine is in memory of TONY & DOLLY BLOISE from the LeDonne Family. PSP Donation: In memory of PATRICK BONACCI from John C. Scaramucci, M.D. & Gilda Orfitelli. MARY VENTURA from Julie & Greg Barbish, Anna Marie Shields. ELIA DOBRANICH from Gilda Orfitelli. Rest in Peace: SHIRLEY GALLAGHER, wife of the late Edmund. NORMA VERGONA, wife of the late Anthony. MADONNA COLLECTIONS January 15...$ St. Anthony & DePaul Schools...$ MADONNA COMMUNION MINISTERS NEEDED Communion Ministers are needed, especially for the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Please contact Deacon Ron, , or Dave Fiumara, Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts celebrated in memory of or tribute to a loved one(s) at Madonna del Castello Parish, should complete the form below, place information and money in a plain envelope and deposit the sealed envelope in the collection basket, mail it to the parish office or deposit in mail slot. Madonna del Castello Memorial/Living Tribute Request I would like to offer: Altar Flowers ($50) Altar Candles ($10) Altar Bread ($25) Tabernacle Lamp ($10) Altar Wine ($25) Complete Offering ($120) In Memory of In Tribute to From Phone Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: Diocesan website, under Protecting God s Children. Sessions available on-line. Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Contact Kelly James at the parish office. WORD OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK IN WORD OF GOD PARISH LITURGIES, we will use the Altar Bread, Wine, Candles & Sanctuary Lamp in memory of Jack Saunders from Jeanine.. Please consider remembering the parish in your will. WORD OF GOD COLLECTIONS January 15...$6, St. Anthony & DePaul Schools...$1, Winter hours for the Parish Library and Canterbury Corner Gift Shop: Sundays only, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Saturday evening hours (6:30p.m.- 7:30p.m.) on February 4 th only during the Parish Family Social. Make a New Year s resolution to visit the Gift Shop in 2017! The Gift Shop is your convenient source for Bibles, rosaries, prayer cards, and remembrances for celebrating the sacraments. The Gift Shop also offers unique greeting cards for birthdays, sympathy, religious jubilees, and most special occasions and sacraments. Special orders can be filled for religious statues, jewelry, books, and more! Stop in soon and let us know what you need! Parish Library News: Read the last interview with actress Florence Henderson before her unexpected death in November The January 2017 issue of the St. Anthony Messenger, available in the Parish Library, takes a warm and enlightening look at how her Catholic faith and prayer was always at the foundation of Florence Henderson s family life and career. There are two special events to look forward to in March and April. A Book Sale is planned for the weekends of March 18/19 and 25/26. Donations are being accepted now. During the month of April the Library will present a display of religious poetry with the creative poems by parishioners from Word of God and Madonna. Anyone interested in submitting poetry for the display should contact Karen at goldbachkm@verizon.net. MEMORIAL OFFERING: Any or all of the gifts at Word of God Parish can be celebrated in memory of a loved one(s). Please fill out the form below and drop it off at the parish office, send through the mail or put it in the collection basket. You may request a particular week. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first-come/first served basis. WORD OF GOD PARISH MEMORIAL OFFERING REQUEST FORM I would like to offer: ALTAR BREADS $30 SANCTUARY LAMP $ 5 ALTAR WINE $15 COMPLETE OFFERING $60 ALTAR CANDLES $10 IN MEMORY OF FROM WEEK PHONE

5 EAST CATHOLIC SCHOOL School Walking Tours are conducted during school hours. This will allow parents to observe the children in the classroom, learn about the programs, meet our teachers and find out more about the East Catholic School philosophy. Tours include classroom observations as well as a guided tour of the facility. Parents will receive an application with additional information for them to consider. To sign up for a tour contact the school office between 8:30a.m. & 2:00p.m. at All Tours are at 9:30a.m. Dates: Wed., Wed., Jan. 25; Thurs., Feb. 2 & Thurs., Feb. 16; Wed., March 8. The tour on Sun., March 19 will be at 2:00p.m. There is also a Pre-school Storytime scheduled. This is a free special story, rhyme, song and craft program designed to entertain and engage young children. The program is designed to give children 2 1/2 to 5 years old a positive introduction to books and the habit of reading Registration is required. Call school office to register. Catholic Schools Week January 29th February 3rd: Opening Mass in St. Maurice Church Sunday, January 29th, 12:00p.m. followed by Open House in the school, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. NIGHT AT THE RACES-Fri., Feb. 3, Keane Hall (Cafeteria). Doors open at 6:00p.m., dinner-6:15p.m., and races begin-7:00p.m. Tickets $20/person in advance (includes a horse). Tickets purchased that night are $20 for admission only. The ticket includes Dinner Buffet, soft drinks & beer BYOB. Other games featured: Super Bowl Pool, Raffles: TV, 50/50, Lottery Tree & Pick a Card. For more information contact John Estocin, or Ken Cooley, GALA 2017 NEWS: Don t be left out. Order your tickets NOW!! for The Social Event of the Year Sat., March 4, at Stratigos. Enjoy an evening of dinner, fun and entertainment, as well as unique auction opportunities. Now is the time to order your tickets ($85 per person) from the parish or school office. Please contact Amie Cooley at or Laurie DelRosso at for further information or tickets. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Night at the Races at Bishop Canevin High School 2700 Morange Road, Pittsburgh, PA Date: Saturday, January 28 Time: Doors open at 5:30p.m., Races 6:30p.m.- 10:30p.m. Admission: $25 per person, $10 for senior citizens Dinner Buffet Silent and Chinese Auction -- prizes Horse Races 50/50 raffle Blackjack Contact: Sheflynn Strub strubs@bishopcanevin.org , ext. 215 SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE for high school juniors & seniors and their families. Get Acquainted Day-Sat., Jan. 28, 9:00a.m. Registration/breakfast buffet begins at 8:30a.m. Meet faculty, administrators, coaches and students. Learn about academic programs, student life and athletics. Ask financial aid questions, and take a student-led campus tour. Academic Spotlight Day-Monday, Feb. 20, 9:00a.m. Pre-register by phone, or online: or , admission@stvincent.edu, or SOFTBALL & TENNIS PLAYERS WANTED, CO-ED- -SINGLES, 21 AND OVER. Tennis is played at Moore Park in Brookline, Softball in Blawnox. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh is looking for players of all abilities. The group also offers parties, picnics, mini golf, hiking, volleyball, dinners, spirituality events, trips, and many other great events. For more information or an application, go to website: or contact Gary at Gary.Urbatis@verizon.net or , or cac.softball@yahoo.com. YOUNG ADULTS & SINGLES OF ALL AGES: check Catholicthrive.com. Angels Place, Inc., a nonprofit, NAEYC-accredited, child development center seeks well-organized and motivated part-time cook to prepare lunch and complete necessary paperwork. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age, have food preparation experience and possess a high school diploma; clearances and health appraisal required. Mon. Fri., 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. E.O.E. resume to: angelsplacepittsburgh@gmail.com. Readings for Sunday, January 29 1st Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Zephaniah describes the behavior of those people who observe God s law and remain faithful to Him. 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 No human being can boast before God due to his/her knowledge, power, wealth, etc. However, whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord. Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12a Jesus teaches what it means to be happy or blessed, i.e., the beatitudes. Question for reflection: Jesus beatitudes challenge us to behave according to his values. Which beatitude is hardest for you to follow now in your life? PRO LIFE CORNER Lord, we pray for your guidance not only for this new administration but for the legislative and judicial branches as well. Please guide them to defend all life, preborn, elderly, and infirm. Also may they defend our right to religious freedom, especially to the Christian faith whose guiding principles helped lay the foundation of our great nation.

6 BENEDICTION BEFORE WEEKEND MASSES: Adoration will begin 1 hour before Mass, the Rosary 45 minutes before Mass, and Benediction 15 minutes before Mass. HOLY COMMUNION: If you can t walk up for Holy Communion, please sit in the designated front pew or in the side aisle and raise your hand for the communion minister. LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available. Please see the celebrant before Mass in the sacristy. OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS: Please notify an usher before Mass. OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: Please enter the amount of your contribution on your envelope. PURSES: Please do not leave purses in the pew during Communion. Secure in your car or take with you to Communion. ACRAMENT OF THE SICK: After each weekend Mass, Father will administer this special grace of healing and comfort to those baptized Catholics suffering the infirmities of serious, chronic (e.g. diabetes, heart disease), or mental illness, chemotherapy, dialysis, old age, or anticipating or recovering from an operation. Sit in front pews leaving every other pew empty. LOST AND FOUND: In the vestibule. RIDE TO MASS: If you need a ride or can provide a ride to Mass, please contact the parish office. CLERGY HOSPITAL VISIT: If you want a priest or deacon to make a hospital visit, please contact the parish office. LISTEN TO CATHOLIC RADIO: FM WAOB BULLETIN: SeekAndFind.com WEB WATCH: Foryourmarriage.org. Marriage resources, articles and news sponsored by the U.S. Bishops official diocesan website diocesan vocations website location of churches when traveling for your spiritual journey IMPORTANT DATES 2017 Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29th Feb. 3rd Parish Share begins February 26th Ash Wednesday March 1 Confirmation April 24th Easter Sunday April 16th First Communion May 7th Corpus Christi Procession & Apostolate Fair June 18th Madonna Feast Day August 6th Mass of Remembrance November 2nd ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS: Catholic Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat away with other engaged couples with plenty of time alone together to plan for a sacramental marriage. It is designed to give couples planning marriage the opportunity to dialogue honestly and intensively about their prospective lives together their attitudes about money, family, their roles in the church and society in a face to face way. Scholarships are available. No couple will ever be turned away because of lack of funds. Weekend dates: Feb. 17-Kearns Spirituality Center, LaRoche College Campus (full waiting list available call ); June 2 & July 21-St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. For more information call Brian or Nancy Stevens, PRE-CANA: Did you get engaged this Christmas? Did your adult children get engaged over the holidays or do you know someone who did? If so, we congratulate the happy couple as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. Each year, St. Maurice hosts a wonderful Pre- Cana marriage preparation program which fulfills the Diocese of Pittsburgh s guidelines for couples wishing to be married in the Catholic Church. If you would like to attend the St. Maurice Pre- Cana session, it will be held Sat., Feb. 25, 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please call the St. Maurice Parish Office at to register. Best wishes to our newly engaged couples! MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS: Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend and learn the tools needed to keep your marriage strong. Weekends in PA: Feb Mechanicsburg; March Pittsburgh; June Erie; Nov. 3-5-Bolivar. For information call or visit wwme.org.

7 ENJOY 2017 COUPON BOOKS: Hundreds of half-off and two-for-one coupons for travel, dining, shopping, sporting events, and regional attractions in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, and Fayette Counties. To reserve your book, call Sr. Agnes Steedle, , ext. 6646, or Sr. Patrice Hughes, Elizabeth Seton Convent, Brookline, LUCKY MARCH RAFFLE Benefits the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill: One ticket based on the 1:00p.m. PA threedigit lottery and another ticket based on the 7:00p.m. threedigit Lottery.Tickets: $10-provides 27 chances to win from $100 to $1,000. Only 1,000 tickets available. Cash winnings determined by amount indicated on each day of the ticket s calendar. No prizes on Sundays. For info./tickets call , ex Pay by cash or make check payable to the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Deadline is Feb. 24. All proceeds benefit the Sisters of Charity. GENESIS PITTSBURGH: Did you know our educational program offers resources to ANY expecting family? We would like to extend an invitation to your parishioners to enroll in our series of parenting classes and earn the opportunity to receive a free crib and mattress. Our Learning Center is located at 139 N. Fremont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Give us a call at , or check out the calendar on our website, to learn about classes available. RETREATS ST. EMMA MONASTERY, 1001 Harvey Ave., Greensburg, PA March 3- Silent Lenten Weekend, Retreat Master: Rev. Tom Acklin, OSB, fee $170; March 10-Lenten Weekend, Retreat Master: Rev. Bill Keil, fee: $170; March 17-Silent Lenten Weekend, Retreat Master: Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, fee: $170; March 22, 3:30p.m.- 8:30p.m.-Lenten Evening of Recollection-Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic (includes Confessions, Holy Hour, Conference, Dinner & Mass), cost: $20/person. For more information and to register call or retreats@stemma.org. Divorce Survival Guide: 12 week program titled The Catholic s Divorce Survival Guide at St. Raphael Parish, Morningside. The program will be held Wednesdays, 7:00p.m.-8:15p.m. starting Jan. 25. Cost is $10. For more information and to register call or dshipe@straphaelpgh.org. Are you bothered by someone else s drinking? There s help and hope in Al-Anon and Alateen. We can be contacted by going to our website and look under Find a meeting or call for list of meetings in your area. In a troubled marriage? Please call contact Retrouvaille at More information is available at PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND-May 29-June 7: Father Joe Mele and Father Daniel Straughn, spiritual directors. See the beauty, visit the Knock Shrine and walk in the footsteps of St. Patrick & St. Brigid. Includes Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel, Belfast, and much more. Celebrate Mass at many beautiful churches and monasteries. Enjoy delicious Irish food and historic sites. Create memories that last forever. Cost $3,999 (from Pittsburgh). For info. call Marianna at Unitours, , MPisno@unitours.com, or visit questions. To book online:

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