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1 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Visit us on Facebook: StMaryChurchBethel PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9am 3:00 pm, Monday Friday (Closed weekends and Holidays)

2 St. Mary Catholic Church FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Fourth Sunday of Lent You all know by now that Fr. Wolfe and I do not like fish. (I do like lobster though). When it comes to fasting, we Catholics don t have much to complain about. We fast, but we can still have a normal meal and two smaller meals. We can t eat meat on Fridays, but we can eat fish. And so, we fry it. And throw a party with all our friends. And drink beer. The Church has also been pretty accommodating in the realm of deciding what is fish and not fish for Friday Lenten purposes. Here are some obscure foods you didn t know were allowed (or were at one time allowed) on your Friday Lenten dinner menu: Capybara This giant South American rodent (the world s largest rodent) is still considered a fish for Lenten purposes. When the Spanish settlers began converting South Americans, they weren t sure whether to allow the eating of the giant amphibious rodent during Lent. They wrote to Rome (or possibly even sent Padre Sojo, a famous Venezuelan priest), describing the rodent that spent a significant amount of time in the water and even had a salty, fish like taste. A papal bull was issued, allowing the consumption of capybara throughout Lent, which continues in Venezuela and other South American countries today. It s delicious, one restaurant owner told the New York Sun in I know it s a rat, but it tastes really good. Iguana In Nicaragua, iguana tail soup is a popular Lenten dish. It is really tasty. It is a traditional dish, Manuel Zamora told the Huffington Post in 2013 as he bought two iguanas at a market. The popular iguana soup is made with iguana meat and eggs, ground and toasted corn meal, and vegetables. Another soup called Levanta Muerto, which translates roughly as Raises the Dead, consists of meat from the black, spiny tailed iguana, brains, bone marrow, bull testicles and, in some cases, shellfish. While many people may not have considered reptiles for their Lenten meals, they are allowed, because they are cold blooded animals. Beaver America apparently used to be crawling with beavers. As many as 400 million beavers are thought to have once swam in North America s streams and rivers. When European settlers arrived, the beaver pelts and fat were a hot commodity, and the beaver population rapidly declined. Beaver meat was also especially popular among the Native Americans. In a similar dilemma as his Venezuelan counterparts, the Bishop of Quebec in the 17th century asked his superiors whether beaver could be considered a fish for Lent, since it spent so much time in the water. While it is unclear whether those dispensations still stand today, beaver is still a popular dish in some areas of North America during Lent today. Muskrat Like its sister semi aquatic rodent the beaver, Muskrat has also been a popular Lenten meat in certain parts of North America. In particular, cities south of Detroit have always had a taste for muskrats (they call them mush rats ) on Fridays in Lent. The origin of the muskrat dispensation is widely debated some said it came from the Pope during the War of 1812, others believe an archbishop granted it during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Whatever the story, it s popularity has held strong. It s an oral tradition going back many generations, Yvonne Lockwood, a researcher at Michigan State University told the New York Times in a story from their archives on the matter. Even if there is no document to prove it, people continue to believe it, so it is not going to go away. In 2002, the Archdiocese of Detroit officially reiterated the dispensation, saying that There is a long standing permission dating back to our missionary origins in the 1700s to permit the consumption of muskrat on days of abstinence, including Fridays of Lent. Bishop Kenneth Povish of Lansing described the practice as immemorial custom and said that anyone who could eat muskrat was doing penance worthy of the greatest saints. Alligator Alligator meat, while perhaps not popular in many parts of the United States, is especially popular in New Orleans, Louisiana. That s why Jim Piculas, an alligator wrangler, wrote to the Archbishop of New Orleans in 2010 to ask whether alligator was permissible during Fridays in Lent. The reply (in the affirmative) went viral in 2013, when Piculas posted a picture of the letter online. Concerning the question if alligator is acceptable to eat during the Lenten season yes, the alligator is considered in the fish family, Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond wrote in a 2010 letter provided to CNA by the New Orleans archdiocese Feb. 15. The archbishop said he agreed with the parishioner that the alligator is a magnificent creature that is important to the state of Louisiana and which is also considered seafood. Sunday, 3/26 Monday, 3/27 Tuesday, 3/28 Wednesday, 3/29 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 6:30pm Junior Youth Group 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 8:15pm Knights of Columbus 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 5:30pm Children s Choir 7:00pm Prayer Service

3 St. Mary Catholic Church March 26, 2017 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Puffin This adorable little seagoing bird s fish or fowl status was once hotly debated in northern France. According to the book Food and Faith in Christian Culture, a local priest informed the Archbishop of Rouen that the monks in a nearby Benedictine monastery had been offering puffin meat during Lent in The Archbishop issued a swift and unequivocal reply, to be read at all parishes, denouncing the puffin as approved fasting fare. But the monks were not satisfied, and enlisted doctors from a local college to help them compile evidence that the puffin was in fact more fish than fowl. The findings of the investigation, presented to the Archbishop at a clerical assembly, convinced him to reverse his decision. It is unclear whether this dispensation still stands. Remember, if you have questions about whether a bizarre meat you re eating is kosher for Lent, just contact your local diocese to find out. On Holy Saturday at noon, we shall celebrate the traditional blessing of Easter Food. Though traditionally an Eastern European custom, the blessing of Easter Foods has become a beautiful family celebration all over the United States. Since we fast from certain foods during Lent, it is most fitting and appropriate to bring those foods to Church as a sign of newness of life and to celebrate the joy of Easter as we feast together with our families. I encourage every family to take part in this blessing. If you have never come to the blessing before and don t know what to bring, here are some suggestions: Meat that you would serve at Easter Dinner (or a sample of the meat), baked goods that you have made for the Holiday, candy, salt, butter, cheese, bread, wine and anything else that your family enjoys on Easter. Get a basket and place the items in the basket, cover it with a cloth and bring it to Church with your family. The smells in the Church is worth the visit. Please come if you have come before, please come if you have never been. Make this a new tradition for you and your family. Have you gone to confession for Lent? Please make a stop on Saturdays, the special times we have during Holy Week, or, if you can t make these times, call the rectory to make an appointment at any time. As part of your Lenten practice, that is part of your fasting, prayer and almsgiving, please consider making a donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our Parish goal is $160,000. No gift is too small. Please help us to help those in need. We need you to make this Appeal a success. Simnel Cake for Laetare Sunday "The fourth Sunday of Lent is rather unique; like the third Sunday of Advent ("Gaudete Sunday"), the fourth Sunday of Lent is a break in an otherwise penitential season. Laetare Sunday is also known as "Mothering Sunday" because of the Epistle reading that speaks of how not the Jews, but those who come to Christ, regardless of their ancestry, are the inheritors of Abraham's promise. The old practice of visiting the cathedral, or "mother church" of the diocese on this day is another reason for the name. In England, natural mothers are honored today, too, in a manner rather like the American "Mother's Day." Spring bulb flowers (daffodils, for ex.) are given to mothers, and simnel cake is made to celebrate the occasion (this cake has also become an Easter Cake of late, however). The word "simnel" comes from the Latin "simila," a high grade flour." Simnel Cake ingredients: 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup light brown sugar; 4 eggs; 1 3/4 cups self rising flour; 1 1/3 cups golden raisins; 1 cup dried currants; 2/3 cup candied cherries, rinsed, dried and quartered; 1/4 cup candied mixed fruit peel, chopped; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons mixed spice 1 pound almond paste; 2 tablespoons apricot jam; 1 egg, beaten. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8 inch springform pan. Line the bottom and sides of pan with greased parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour. Stir in the golden raisins, currants, candied cherries, mixed fruit, lemon zest and mixed spice. Pour 1/2 of batter into prepared pan. Thursday, 3/30 Friday, 3/31 Saturday, 4/1 Sunday, 4/2 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 7:00pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Didache Series The Early Church 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 5:30pm Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner 7:00pm Stations of the Cross 8:00am Mass 8:30am Men s Ministry 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 6:30pm SeniorYouth Group

4 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Divide almond paste into 3 equal portions. Roll out 1/3 of the almond paste to an 8 inch circle. Place the circle of almond paste on the cake batter in pan. Cover with remaining cake batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, or until evenly brown and firm to the touch. If the cake is browning too quickly, cover with foil after an hour of baking. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Set oven to broil. When the cake has cooled, brush the top with warmed apricot jam. Roll out 1/3 of the almond paste into an 8 inch circle and place on top of cake. Divide the remaining 1/3 of almond paste into 11 pieces and roll into balls. These represent the 12 Apostles minus Judas. Brush the almond paste on top of cake with beaten egg. Arrange the 11 balls around the outside edge on the top of cake. Brush the balls lightly with egg. Place cake under the broiler for 8 to 10 minutes, or until almond paste is golden brown. DAILY MASSES Mon. through Fri.: 6:30am and 9:00am; Saturday: 8am PENANCE: Saturdays from 4 5pm here at St. Mary; Tues. at St. Joseph Brookfield from 7 8:30pm; and Thurs. at Sacred Heart in Danbury from 7 8:30pm. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fridays at 7:00pm PARISH LENTEN RETREAT Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Mon. through Wed., April 3 5 at 7pm in the Church BODY WASH, HAND SANITIZER & DEODORANT COLLECTION BEGINNING ASH WEDNESDAY and continuing each Sunday through Lent benefitting The Little Sisters of the Poor. Days of FAST and ABSTINENCE (no eating between meals and no meat): Ash Wednesday & Good Friday (The norms of fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members from age 14 onwards.) Days of ABSTINENCE: (no meat): Fridays of Lent THE POPE S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL Young People That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life. PARISH LENTEN RETREAT Please join us for Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Monday Wednesday, April 3 5 at 7pm each evening in the Church. We will ponder and reflect more deeply on the last words of Jesus as he was crucified. Together we will share Jesus journey and hear his words, It is finished. WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7PM PRAYER SERVICE On Wednesday nights, join us for quiet prayer at 7:00pm in the Church for our own personal intentions and for the whole world. Join us for our new exciting catechetical series! The DIDACHE PARISH SERIES, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, provides a great beginning for Catholics in the elements of their Faith. Continuing until the first week of May you will have the chance to learn a little more about what your Faith has to say! YOU DON T HAVE TO COME TO ALL OF THE CLASSES and there is no cost! While each semester focuses upon one main topic, each class is its own stand alone lesson. Mar. 30 The Early Church; Apr. 6 Pass it On: Tradition; Apr. 20 Thus Says the Lord ; Apr. 26 The Church at Prayer; May 4 Standing for the Truth. All classes are at 7pm in the Parish Hall. For more info, contact Fr. Wolfe at the Parish Office. The next meeting of the ST. MARY MEN'S MINISTRY is on Sat., April 1 at 8:30am in the Hall. For more information, Craig DeFreese at acdefreese@snet.net or Eric Keener at stmarys06801@gmail.com The Dominican Sisters from West Hartford will be holding a BAKE SALE of bread, brownies and apple and blueberry pies after all the masses the week end of April 1/2. All proceeds from the sale will be used to buy medical supplies for their mission to support lepers. They are greatly appreciative of your support for their ministry. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP provides a prayerful experience of mutual support and comfort for those who are confronting the loss of a loved one. Our next meeting will be on Sat., April 8 at 10:30am in the Convent. If you will be attending for the first time, please call the Rectory at ST. MARY BOOK CLUB Our next book is Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun by Raymond Arroyo. We will meet on Wed., April 19 at 7pm in the Children s Room. Visit our FAMILY FAITH CENTER in the vestibule of the Church for ideas and activities to bring your faith home and enrich your faith with your family! New activities each week! Offertory for the weekend of March 18/19 Collection: $11, On Line Giving: $4, Welcome to those newly Baptized Owen Eric Krasting Like us on Facebook at StMaryChurchBethel and follow us on

5 SAVE THE DATE: St. Mary s 1st Annual SPRING BINGO will be held on Friday, April 21st in the school Gym. All are welcome! Doors open at 6pm and Bingo begins at 7 pm. Pizza and refreshments will be available for purchase. DID YOU KNOW? Many companies including IBM, Diagio and Pepsi match contributions that their employees make to non profit institutions such as St. Mary School. Most matches are on a 1:1 basis, but some companies match 2:1 or 3:1. Upon making your own gift, you may request your company to match it. Matching gift forms are usually available in your company s human resources office. Bonus: It just takes a few minutes of your time, and St. Mary School benefits! For more information, please contact Robin Taylor at RTaylor@StMaryBethelCT.org. REGISTRATION for students entering Pre school through Grade 8 is ongoing. Please call the school at or our Director of Enrollment, Linda Garvey at lgarvey@stmarybethelct.org for information. You can also visit our website at for school and registration information. We are so close! Help us reach our goal of 1000 likes by "liking our page on Facebook: St. Mary School, Bethel Religious Ed Office hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30am-2pm (203) REMINDER OF FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT Sat., April 1 at 9am, 11am or 2pm. When the Bethel School System cancels school, Religious Education is also cancelled. Please check on our website, our Facebook page, Channel 3 or Channel 6 for clarification. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Youth Formation exists to advocate and assist parishes and youth ministry leaders in the formation of young people. Guided by the USCCB Document Renewing the Vision, we form parish youth ministry leaders to offer a comprehensive youth ministry program to, with, by, and for young people. We advocate for the needs of young people at all levels. Some of the special diocesan programs and activities supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal are: Catholic Service Corps, World Youth Day, SHU Journey, and March for Life, CONVIVIO, the National Catholic Youth Conference, High School Apostles and Catholic Scouting. Please prayerfully consider making your gift today. St. Mary Parish Lenten Retreat MEDITATIONS ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST Monday-Wednesday April 3-5 7pm in the Church Please join us as we meditate and reflect more deeply on the last words of Jesus as he was crucified. Together we will share Jesus journey and hear final words, It is finished.

6 PALM SUNDAY (April 9) Masses are celebrated on: Sat. evening (April 8) at 5:30pm Sun. at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 12 noon, 5:30pm CONFESSIONS: Monday, April 10: 9:30 10:00am Tuesday, April 11: 5:00 6:00pm Wednesday, April 12: 7:00 8:00pm (last opportunity before the Triduum) DAILY MASSES: (Mon., Tues., & Wed.) 6:30 & 9am HOLY THURSDAY (April 13) 9:00am Morning Prayer (no morning Mass) 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Adoration until 11:00pm in the Church GOOD FRIDAY (April 14) 9:00 am Morning Prayer (no morning Mass) 12:00noon Ecumenical Way of the Cross beginning at Bishop Curtis Homes. 3:00pm Celebration of the Lord s Passion 7:00pm Stations of the Cross (Day of FAST and ABSTINENCE no eating between meals and no meat) HOLY SATURDAY (April 15) 9:00am Morning Prayer (no morning Mass) 12:00n Blessing of Easter Food (Parish Hall) (No 5:30pm Mass) 8:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter EASTER SUNDAY (April 16) Masses are celebrated at: 5:15am Sunrise Mass at Blue Jay Orchards (weather permitting) 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00noon at the Church (No 5:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (April 23) Masses are celebrated on Sat. evening at 5:30pm and on Sun. at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 3:00pm Holy Hour including Song, Adoration and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet on Sun., March 26 after the 5:30pm Mass. All teens are invited to a LENTEN NIGHT OF WORSHIP FOR YOUTH on Friday, April 7th at 7pm at Immaculate High School in Danbury. This is a night of worship music and an inspiring message with Catholic speaker and musician Chris Bray. There is no cost to attend; however, a free will offering will be taken up to help offset the costs. To RSVP or for more information contact Dan st.marysbethelyouth@gmail.com or Our next meeting will be on Mon., March 27 at 8:15pm in the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church. If you are at least 18 years of age and think you may be interested in joining our ranks, contact Grand Knight Tony Iorfino at (203) or gkofpavia@gmail.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS APPLICATIONS FOR TWO SCHOLARSHIPS at $4,000 each awarded by Pavia Council #48, are now available. Eligible applicants must be an active Catholic, AND a resident of the Town of Bethel OR be the son or daughter of a member in good standing of Pavia Council #48 OR be the son or daughter of a deceased member of Pavia Council #48 who was in good standing at the time of his death. HS seniors may pick up an application at their school guidance office or at the Rectory. For more information contact Bill Taylor at (503) , or william.r.taylor78@gmail.com. Application deadline: Monday 4/3/17.

7 AROUND THE DIOCESE Our Online Giving system now is also an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it for free in the App Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are new to Online Giving, go to to get started. DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY On December 7, 1965, the Second Vatican Council approved Dignitatis Humanae, the Declaration on Religious Liberty. The Declaration addresses a question that comes up in every generation: how do we understand freedom, truth, and the relationship between church and state? Visit: usccb.org and search for: Human Dignitatis Humanae for a comprehensive explanation. From now through April 9, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 DAYS FOR LIFE 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40 day vigil in the public rightof way outside Planned Parenthood, 44 Main Street, Danbury 7am 5pm, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you d like more information and especially if you d like to volunteer to help please contact: Peg Rozzi, ; or mis_peg@outlook.com or go to local campaigns/danbury/ BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION is collecting food for the needy in our area throughout the Lenten Season. Please drop off your donations in the Parish Hall and be as generous as you can!!! Thank You!! OFF THE STREETS is always looking for small furniture for homeless persons moving into a small room. There is a need of twin beds, dressers, small kitchen tables and chairs, microwave ovens, toasters and lamps. We are not accepting donations of household goods, as we have substantial inventories at this time. Bring such items to the United Methodist Church parking lot Municipal Center on Sat., April 1 from 10am noon. Call (203) for more info.

8 MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday: 6:30 & 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am & 5:30pm RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 5:00pm MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SAT., MARCH 25 5:30 + Paul T. DiMarzio, Sr. Family SUN., MARCH 26 7:00 + Joe Freebairn Eileen Freebairn 8:30 + Hank Somers The Barra Family 10:00 + Mary Ellen & Hugh Lee The Pluff Family 11:30 + Richard Koronkiecz Mary Ferri 5:30 + Conor Bowen Trish Walters MON., MARCH 27 6:30 + Maria Carpentieri Maria Sproviero & Family 9:00 All Sick Children Family TUES., MARCH 28 6:30 + Michael O Connor Mary & Rob Ferri 9:00 + Florence Stelma The Doerner Family WED., MARCH 29 6:30 + Maria Buzzeo Gracie Girnys 9:00 + Douglas & Mary Ruffles Mary English THU., MARCH 30 6:30 + Hugh Greco (3rd Anniv.) Family 9:00 + Josephine LaDolce Barbara & Ralph DeRubertis FRI., MARCH 31 6:30 Heavenly Stock Intentions 9:00 + Richie Saputo The Stevens Family SAT., APRIL 1 8:00 + Cathryn Z. Costello 5:30 + Donald Calcaterra (Birthday) Family SUN., APRIL 2 7:00 + Isabel Wortendyke Fudgy Belardinelli 8:30 + Jim & Jack Cullen The Barra Family 10:00 + Michael Shanley (Birthday) Family 11:30 + Walter Irving Helen Hentschel 5:30 + Sr. Marie Christal Scholl Sr. Mary Christal Nolan READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon.: Is 65:17 21; Ps 30:2, 4 6, 11 13b; Jn 4:43 54 Tues.: Ez 47:1 9, 12; Ps 46:2 3, 5 6, 8 9; Jn 5:1 16 Wed.: Is 49:8 15; Ps 145:8 9, 13cd 14, 17 18; Jn 5:17 30 Thur.: Ex 32:7 14; Ps 106:19 23; Jn 5:31 47 Fri.: Wis 2:1a, 12 22; Ps 34:17 21, 23; Jn 7:1 2, 10, Sat.: Jer 11:18 20; Ps 7:2 3, 9bc 12; Jn 7:40 53 Sun.: Ez 37:12 14; Ps 130:1 8; Rom 8:8 11; Jn 11:1 45 [3 7, 17, 20 27, 33b 45] STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino, Pastor Father Robert Wolfe, Parochial Vicar Father Philip Phan, Parochial Vicar Deacon John DeRoin Deacon Tony Caraluzzi Kate Fitzgerald, Parish Secretary & Bulletin Editor Peggy Gavin, Parish Secretary Julie Doerner, Business Manager Paul Orsino, Property Manager ST. MARY SCHOOL ( ) Greg Viceroy, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Ferri, Director ( ) Elizabeth Cuneo, Secretary RCIA (203) : Call Dan Guido if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or Eucharist. YOUTH MINISTRY Dan Guido (203) MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Ferrari, Music Director Elizabeth Barnes, Choir Director Karen Mattera, Children s Choir FINANCE COMMITTEE ( ): Bob Kozlowski, Chairman BAPTISMS: Most Sundays at 12:45pm. Please call the Rectory at least six weeks in advance to schedule your Baptism and to sign up for the New Baptism Class that is required for both parents and Godparents. These classes are offered on the first Sunday of each month. Anyone requesting a Sponsorship form must be a currently registered and practicing Catholic, and they must attend one of the New Baptism Classes to receive it. There is a 3 month waiting period for a sponsorship form for the newly registered. The Catholic requirements for a Godparent/Sponsor are: you must be at least 16 years old; received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic Church; attend Mass regularly on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obligation; receive the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion regularly; sincerely try to follow the moral teaching of the Catholic Church; and if married, was married in the Catholic Church. ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARRIAGE: All couples must meet with a parish clergyman at least six (6) months before the marriage is to be celebrated. PASTORAL CARE AT DANBURY HOSPITAL: Prior to Your Hospitalization: You or a family member should notify the Rectory. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK: To any of those who are homebound or hospitalized and interested in having a visit by a priest, please contact the parish office. Anyone interested in serving in this ministry, please call Father Philip at PRAYER LINE If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call our Prayer Line. Our team leaders are Maggie Kent ( ) and Deana Chamberlin ( ).

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