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1 Divine Mercy Parish (Founded 2010) Saints Peter & Paul Church Est St. Anne Church Est St. Adalbert Church Est Three Rivers, Massachusetts Rev. Stefan J. Niemczyk, Pastor Rectory: 2267 Main Street (413) Office Hours: Mon. & Fri. 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.; Tues., Wed., Thursday 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Divine Mercy Religious School & Parish Hall stspeterpaulanne@gmail.com ~~~ Website: November 10, 2013 Jesus looked up and said, Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house. Vigil of Sunday 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.(polish) and 9:30 a.m. Daily Masses 7:00 a.m. (except Tuesday) Tuesday Novena & Mass 5:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Refer to Mass Schedule ~~~~ SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 3:00 p.m. First Friday at 6:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM & HOLY MATRIMONY Contact Rectory to make arrangements SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (ANOINTING) Contact Rectory when the need arises SICK CALLS Anytime Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 1

2 Items for the bulletin should be submitted no later than Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Editorial discretion on all items. Director of Religious Education Jean Brigham ( ) Parish Secretaries Lydia McKee & Debra Ingalls Choir Director & Organist Mark Narreau ( ) Organist Mary Besko & Barbara Kelleher Web site Editor Paul Brozek Welcome to Divine Mercy Parish ~ We are pleased to have you present today and extend to you the warmest of welcomes. It is fitting that we should celebrate the Holy Mass together at our Parish, the center of our spiritual life. We ask everyone gathered here to remember this is a holy place. It is a place where the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lord present among us, is kept in the tabernacle. It is also a sacred place for prayer. Therefore, please maintain a respectful silence in the Church out of consideration for the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and those who are praying. Thank you for your understanding. WEEKLY CALENDAR SATURDAY, November 9 th Confessions at 3:00 p.m. Rosary Sodality Craft Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall NO CCD Classes for Grades K 5 due to Craft Fair SUNDAY, November 10 th CCD Classes for Grades 6 10 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church MONDAY, November 11 th TUESDAY, November 12 th Choir Rehearsal check with Mark Narreau, Director WEDNESDAY, November 13 th Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 p.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Room THURSDAY, November 14 th FRIDAY, November 15 th SATURDAY, November 16 th Confessions at 3:00 p.m. CCD Classes for Grades K 5 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Men s Guild Roast Pork Dinner in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, November 17 th CCD Classes for Grades 6 10 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 2

3 Mass Intentions Saturday November 9 th ~ The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 7:00 a.m. +Stephanie Molleur The Family 4:00 p.m. +Sophie Cuzzone Ray & Brenda Wrona +Joseph Misiaszek His Wife and Family 5:15 p.m. +David Coache ~ 6 th Anniv. His Wife and Family +Father Smus & Emmit Donahue Lydia Tanne Sunday November 10 th ~ Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. +Halina Rybicka Her Husband, Son and Family +Richard Wasiuk od siostry Leokodia z rodzina 9:30 a.m. +Alice & Andrew Smart Their Family +Edward & Victoria Lech Their Sister Monday November 11 th ~ St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 7:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Parishioners Tuesday November 12 th ~ St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 5:30 p.m. +Frances Bukowski Charlie & Donna Johnson +Stanislaw Kryczka Teresa Sucharski & Family Wednesday November 13 th ~ St. Frances Zavier Cabrini, Virgin 7:00 a.m. +All Souls in Purgatory Thursday November 14 th 7:00 a.m. +Jadwiga Tronowska ~ 7 th Anniv. Daughter and Family Friday November 15 th ~ St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:00 a.m. +Josephine & Constantine Cioch Their Daughter and Grandchildren Saturday November 16 th ~ St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin; BVM 7:00 a.m. + Alexander Matera His Family 4:00 p.m. +God s Blessings for Cecelia Matera, Elizabeth Lejman, Josephine Chamura, and Mildred Skaza, Mary Lague The Apostles of Prayer +Jorczyk Family The Family 5:15 p.m. +Walter Swiatlowski Veronica Karcz +Wilfred & Helen Bonneville Their Son and Daughter in law Sunday November 17 th ~ Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. +Jozef i Jozefa Panek od Janina i Waclaw Pryga 9:30 a.m. +Joseph Halgas Stanley & Marge Halgas +Jackie Kosnicki ~ 26 th Anniv. Mom, Dad, Jonathan and Sara Kosnicki Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 3

4 ~~ DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~~ Any questions please call Jean Brigham at ~~ ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT ~~ Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are so blessed to have the Blessed Sacrament exposed for 18 yrs. now. The Blessed Sacrament can't be exposed unless a person is willing to sacrifice 1 hour. Will you be that person??? If you can substitute or commit to a specific hour, for information please contact Diana We need your help! God will not be outdone in generosity! Looking for a good GPS? God Provides Salvation, He gives the right direction. For Reflection: We better get used to each other s faults, Because, we never know who our neighbor will be in heaven. PRO LIFE REFLECTION From today's 2nd Reading, 2 Maccabees 7: "You accursed fiend, you are depriving us of this present life, but the King of the world will raise us up to live forever." What excuse can we offer for taking a life? Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 4

5 ~~ DIVINE MERCY NEWS ~~ UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, November 16 th Men s Guild Roast Pork Dinner MOTHER OF MERCY PRAYER FORCE Anyone who would like their intentions prayed for please them to jmjdrsr2007@yahoo.com. We have a network of prayer warriors who will pray for your intentions etc. THE APOSTLES OF PRAYER ~ If you would like prayers for anyone or would like to join the prayer line, please call Cindy Leveillee at FOOD SHARE Please continue to assist with your donations to the Food Share program. All non perishable items are accepted, including crackers, Jell O, condiments, coffee, tea, jams, jellies, cake mixes, etc. Drop off donations in the box at church. Thank you for your help! BLESSINGS AT COMMUNION TIME If anyone cannot or does not wish to partake of the Eucharist, you may come forward in Father Stefan s line with your arms crossed on your chest to receive a blessing. THE STS. PETER AND PAUL MEN'S GUILD will hold their November meeting on Wednesday, November 13, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. All current members are urged to attend, and all prospective members are invited to join us as well. Membership is open to all men (young men as well! of the Parish. THANK YOU to Mr. Fred Brozek for the donation of the American Flag that is flying outside of the Parish Hall. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 5

6 There was an oval shaped flat gold piece with a picture of a man and woman on a thin gold chain. It was lost at the Parish Center last Saturday at the Men s Guild Chicken Dinner. If you find it, please call Yvonne Leeman at THE STS. PETER & PAUL MEN'S GUILD will be hosting a Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, November 16 th in the Parish Center. The dinner will begin with a social time with hors d'oeuvres beginning at 6:00 PM, with the dinner being served at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Fred Orszulak ( ) or Tom Losaw ( ), or by seeing any Men's Guild member. These dinners are wonderful occasions to spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a great meal at minimal cost. If you've haven't been before, give it a try! You will not be disappointed!" FUNDRAISER CALENDARS This year s fundraiser lottery calendars have been mailed to all parishioners, if you didn t receive one and would like to, please call the Rectory and we will be happy to mail one to you. The sale of these calendars is open to the public. If you know of anyone that would like to purchase one or if you yourself would like to purchase more to give as gifts for Christmas, birthdays or as a show of gratitude to someone, they are available at the Rectory. FAITH PRZYBYCIEN, ONE OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL PARISHIONERS, has been selected for the 2014 April Haiti Plunge mission trip. She and a group from the will be working in reforestation, erosion control, education and recreational programs for the HASWEP Cooperative. or Haiti Plunge on Facebook. Participants are asked to raise the cost of their trip, $1,600, by recruiting a group of sponsors that they can be accountable to upon their return and be a voice for the poor. To sponsor Faith, please complete the following form and mail it directly to Haiti Plunge, Inc. which is a registered tax exempt not profit. Receipts are sent to all donors. Haiti Plunge Sponsorship Form I would like to contribute to Faith Przybycien s mission trip to Haiti. Enclosed is my donation for $ Donor s Name (please print) Address: MAIL TO: Haiti Plunge, Inc. P.O. Box 745 North Adams, MA Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 6

7 ~~ AROUND THE AREA ~~ SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW YOUR HEART CONCERT November 9th, 7:30 pm, Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel. Show Your Heart Concert, a benefit concert on behalf of the Open Pantry, to help support this long term local agency that provides emergency food, housing, and critical social services to many throughout the Pioneer Valley. Music is being provided by the Pioneer Valley School for the Performing Arts, Bath Path College, Greater Westfield Choral Association, and the Cathedral Choir of Boys & Adults. The concert will conclude with a performance by all musicians of Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine. Suggested donations: $10 General Public: $5 Students and Seniors. ST. MARY S CHURCH 60 South Street, Ware, MA will be holding a Dinner/Dance on Saturday, November 16 th from 6:15 to 10:30 p.m. Please come join us for an evening of dinner and dancing to The Skidmarks. The cost is $17 per person and you can get your tickets by calling St. Mary s Rectory at AMVETS POST 74 LADIES AUXILIARY will be holding their Annual Tag/Craft Sale on Saturday, November 16 th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Main Street in Three Rivers. SOCIETY OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE will feature Stas Radosz, Director of the Polish Center of Discovery and Learning with a film entitled Wojtek, the Polish Bear at the November 18 th monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Chicopee Lodge of Elks on 431 Granby Road in Chicopee. Also, tickets for the December 2 nd Christmas Wigilia dinner will be on sale at this meeting at $20. Remember that none will be sold at the door. Public is invited to both. THE SAINT CECILIA CATHOLIC WOMEN S CLUB will hold its annual CRAFT FAIR, Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Saint Cecilia Parish Center, 42 Main St., Wilbraham. Thirty crafters will be featured. There will also be a large selection of baked goods for sale and a raffle for wonderful prizes. Coffee and donuts as well as lunch will be available. Proceeds from the fair are used for scholarships and for donations to local charitable organizations. Please join us to purchase homemade items for holiday gift giving. THE FELICIAN SISTERS AT OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS CONVENT, 1315 Enfield St. Enfield, CT (Rt. 5 corner of Enfield St. and South Road) invite you to attend their Annual Pre Christmas Fair, on Saturday, November 23 rd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The day will include an opportunity to enjoy games of chance, to purchase handmade items and homemade bread Babka, to enjoy homemade food and to play Turkey Bingo between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. This event is held to benefit the elderly and infirm Felician Sisters. ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR will be held this year on Saturday, November 30 th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Center located at 1076 Thorndike Street in Palmer, MA. There will be raffles, a bake sale and refreshments. Free admission and parking Handi cap Accessible. Come join us for lunch and start some of your holiday shopping where you will find quality hand crafted items made by local vendors. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 7

8 THE PALMER SALVATION ARMY will again be ringing the bell at Palmer Kmart on Boston Rd., from Black Friday through Christmas Eve. Last year, one hour yielded an average of $42.00 in donations which have been used to service over 60 families/individuals in need of emergency services in Palmer. Bell ringers are needed in one hour shifts and can be individuals, families, or organizations. If interested in ringing, please call Beth Zelazo at and leave your name, phone number and a time you would like to ring and she'll return your call as soon as possible. Salvation Army "Doing the Most Good". MARY, MOTHER OF HOPE PARISH is sponsoring a Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of France and Spain, May 8 21, Pilgrims will visit Paris, Lourdes, La Salette, Montserrat and many other wonderful sites during the 14 days. The 2 week pilgrimage is $4,445 if registered by December 15 th. Please consider making this pilgrimage to walk in the footsteps of Our Lady during the month dedicated to her honor. For more information please call Fr. Matt Alcombright at PRO LIFE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2013 ~ According to NPR, the O care website, Healthcare.gov, does not have any information on what plans do or do not cover abortion. Cong. Chris Smith (R NJ) has filed a bill that would address O care's secrecy clause by requiring health plans to disclose whether they cover abortion. Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Chair of the USCCB's Committee on Pro Life Activities, wrote a letter to Congress: "H.R does not affect the Affordable Care Act's underlying abortion problem, which is the subject of other legislation we support such as the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7)...The new bill addresses only this unprecedented policy of governmentenforced secrecy. Health plans will have to report on their coverage of abortion, and on the extra payment they charge to cover abortions. Only then will Americans be enabled to make an informed choice of a health plan for themselves and their families that does not violate their moral and religious convictions. This should be a point of agreement between lawmakers who consider themselves both 'pro life' and 'pro choice.' Any claim of 'choice' is empty if the law conceals the facts needed to make that choice. Please co sponsor H.R and help enact it into law." You can send this same message to your Congressmen from Massachusetts Citizens for Life's website, or you can contact them by phone or . Thank you for helping create a Culture of Life! 2014 SJBS LOTTERY CALENDARS: St. John the Baptist School is now selling its 2013 Lottery Calendars. Each Lottery Calendar gives you 365 chances to win over $15,000 in cash prizes during The Calendars can be purchased through the students of our school or at the Rectory for $20. each ($18. for seniors 65 and over) and all the proceeds will support SJBS mission to Nurture and Challenge our Students in Spirit, Mind and Body. If you have any questions, please call the School Office at We are grateful for your support! Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 8

9 ~~ DONATIONS ~~ SINCERE THANKS For your generosity and support of our parish ~ God Bless All ~~~ BIBLE WORD SEARCH ~ Scriptures All the words listed below are in the puzzle left, right, up, down or diagonally. Find each word and highlight it. After you have found all the words, use the leftover letters in the correct order to form the mystery answer. You can find the answer on the back page but no peeking. SEARCH WORDS: Authoritative, Death, Direction, False teachers, Golden rule, Guilt, Human help, Illumination, Infallibility, Justification, Love, Nature, New earth, Perfect, Prayer, Producing life, Prophets, Proving truth, Regeneration, Rest, Righteousness, Search daily, Stewardship, Sword of Spirit, Temptation Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 9

10 VOTIVE LAMP INTENTIONS Zsp. Joseph & Frances Swist daughter. 1.+Earl McKee wife Lydia. 1.+Frank & Mary Falk daughter & son in law. 1.+Felix & Catherine Misiaszek son Peter & daughter in law. 1.+Phyllis Misiaszek brother Peter & sister in law. 1.+Sister Josephine Niece. 1.+St. Anne special blessings on grandchildren. 1. St. Anthony for a special favor. 1. +Joseph Misiaszek Peter & sister in law. 1. Zsp. Deceased members of Salamon & Marcinkiewicz families. 1. +Deceased members of Gut & Yurkunas family. 1.+Helen & Francis Ford Pat. 1. Zsp. Jana Wasiuk od zony z rodzina. 1. God s blessing & continuing recovery for Eleanor Charlie. 1.+Michael A. & Mary Wojnilowicz son Michael. 1. Pray for world peace Holy Rosary Sodality. 1.+Edward Ziobrowski family. 1. For all members of the military Rosary Sodality. 1. For an end to abortion Rosary Sodality. 1. Health for our sick parishioners Rosary Sodality. 1. For Priestly and Religious vocations Rosary Sodality. 1.+Edward Godek wife Pat. 1. Health & God s blessings for Irene Orluk Sophie. 1.+Kowalczyk family family. 1. +Rusty Nowak wife & son. 1. +Nancy Szostek Gloria Nowak. 1. +Dee Bigos Gloria Nowak. 1. God s blessing & good health for Camden Lee Gloria Nowak. N. 1. God s blessing & good health for my son Mom. 1. Zsp.Franciszke I Wojciecha Frydryk Syn. 1. Z sp. Stella I Leo Pulaski J.F.. 1. Zsp.Anne I Michala Zbylot J.F. 1. Zsp. Edna I Frank Pytka J.F.. 1. Zsp. John I Michael Boronski J.F.. 1. Zsp. Patricia Kohler J.F Edward Zerdecki wife & family. 1. In memory of Anna Socha daughter Dorothy. 1. +John Olearczyk wife & family. 1. God s blessings & health for daughter in law Donna. 1. For Mom & Dad s health TKNE. 1. Blessings & return to good health for Michael his grandparents. 1. God s blessings & good health for Kevin. 1. Mary Lague speedy recovery Carol, Skip & family. 1. Mary & Jesus thank you for many blessings & please watch over me & continue to bless me during this difficult time. 1. +Dennis Gaudreau Mary Conant. 1. God s blessings & health for Robert Smith Mary Conant. 1. A special thanksgiving & God s blessings to Father Stefan for all he does for our Parish & the people he shephards L.R.. 1. For the most abandoned soul in Purgatory L.R John Mastalerz wife & family. 1. +Dennis Gaudreau Sally Mastalerz. 1. Safe travel for daughters. 1. Birthday blessings & good health for Sally M. sister Connie & Chick. 1. Blessed Mother blessings & good health for daughters & granddaughters. 1. +Grace Kulpa husband Ed. 1. God s blessings & guidance for my son & his family. 1. God s blessings for Todd, Madeline & their family. 1. Jane K., thank you for your recent gift of kindness May God Bless You Barbara & Anna. 1. +Sophie & Joseph Socha Barbara. 1. +Frank Miskiewicz Barbara. 1. To St. Lucy for a favor. 1. +Henry Stefanowich Anna. 1. +Fred & Helen Krawczyk daughter & son in law. 1. God s blessings, good health & continued success for Rep. Todd Smola EK&GK. 1. +Walter & Alice Smola your loving children Rich, Kathy & Chris. 1. Thank you God for healing of Paul Koziol love, Pat & Paula. 1. Birthday remembrance for Julia F. Machnik love Lisa, Tom, Emily & Stephen. 1. +Stephen & Sophie Noga son Stephen. 1. Blessings & recovery for Lillian Shooner Edna Sabourin. 1. +Raymond Sabourin, Sr. Edna & family. 1. St. Lucy E.. 1. St. Anthony & St. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 10

11 Jude. E Alice Marhelewicz love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Lewis Kapinos love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Fred Mastalerz love, Julie & Carol. 1. In loving memory of Grace Kulpa daughter Debbie. 1. God s blessings & health for Anita Kupiec Michael Wojnilowicz. 1. God s blessings, good health, Happy Birthday to Sally M. Kazik & Family. 1. +Sophie Cuzzone, love, Jack, Reg & family. 1. +Horace Tippett wife Louise & daughter Anne Marie th anniv. +John P. Miarecki daughter Vicki & son in law Art. 1. To St. Anthony thank you A.B.M Richard Wawro love, wife Barbara. 1. For full time employment Jesus I Trust In You. 1. Special intention thru St. Joseph M&B. 1. +Joe Misiaszek Cis & family. 1. Remembering Will on his birthday God Bless love Lil & family. 1. Jesus I Trust In Thee. 1. God s blessings & good health for M&A fulltime job. 1. God s blessings & good health for all our families. 1. +Walter Swiatlowski family. 1. God s blessings & healing for Carol Laviigne Irene Dyl. 1. Living & deceased members of Lemanski & Vaz families. 1. +Genevieve Vaz Lori. 1. Blessings & a cure Shirley. 1. Healing, strength, protection. 1. Rosalie, we appreciate your thoughtfulness May God Bless You Barbara & Anna. 1. To Jesus of Divine Mercy blessings & healing for Carol Barbara & Anna. 1. To St. Anthony of Padua for special intentions. 1. To Pope John Paul I for good ghealth of Blanche Wostena children. 1. Zsp. Joseph Wostena, Jr. wife & childen. 1. +William Gilbert. 1. +Helen Starzyk. 1. +Eleanor Starzyk. 1. +Betty Bielaska. 1. God s blessing & good health for KDJ. 1. Family health & God s blessing. 1. +Joseph Dominik wife & son. 1. +Louis Zglobicki wife & family. 1. +Dad Richard Wawro Deb & Pete. 1. For Mom & Dad s health TKNE. 1. Jesus I Trust In You health, strength, protection. 1. +Gene Maestrone Tom & Jane Kubacki. 1. Michele C. C.S.&T.S.. 1. Paul S. C.S.&T.S.. 1. Kelley S. C.S.&T.S.. 1. Derek B C.S.&T.S.. 1. Cole B. C.S.&T.S.. 1. Cheryll S. T.S.. 1. God s blessings & good health for Cameron Truchan Alice & Edwin. 1. +Dennis Gaudreau may he rest in peace Charlie & Genie Bates. 1. Zsp. Rodzicow Witkowskich od corki. 1. Frank & Terry Kulina S.. 1. Lori Vaz S.. 1. Konkel family S.. 1. Michael Lemanski family & Joanne S Julia A. Machnik +Gale Lemanski Benoit S Gene Maestrone & +Stella Maestrone S A.J. & +Jennie Vaz S.. 1. The Lemanski family S. 1. Special intention for Father Stefan S Edward & Alice Rudnick family. 1. +Frank & Sophie Swiatlowski family. 1. +Walter P. Lech, Jr. Kathryn. 1. God s blessing & healing for Jake. 1. God s blessings for our family. 1. God s blessing & health for Ted M. on his 93 rd birthday. 1. +Chester Holda Ted & Del M.. 1. In loving memory of Fran & Vic Bukowski Cathie & Ron. 1. Health & happiness of K.T.E.N. _ M.P.. 1 God s blessings & health for J.J.P.B.J. M.P.. 1. Prayers & blessings for George Tyburski Mother. 1. Prayers & blessings for Irene Mozden sisters Jen & Rose. 1.May God shower his blessings on new friends made, Wanda and Daryl. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 11

12 ~~ BACK PAGE HUMOR & MORE ~~ JOKES PRINTED ON THIS PAGE ARE ONLY MEANT AS A FORM OF HUMOR AND ARE NEVER INTENDED TO OFFEND ANYONE. In a Detroit church one Sunday morning, a preacher said, "Anyone with 'special needs' who wants to be prayed over, please come forward to the front by the altar." With that, Leroy got in line, and when it was his turn, the Preacher asked, "Leroy, what do you want me to pray about for you?" Leroy replied, "Preacher, I need you to pray for help with my hearing." The preacher put one finger of one hand in Leroy's ear, placed his other hand on top of Leroy's head, and then prayed and prayed and prayed. He prayed a "blue streak" for Leroy, and the whole congregation joined in with great enthusiasm. After a few minutes, the preacher removed his hands, stood back and asked, "Leroy, how is your hearing now?" Leroy answered, "I don't know. It ain t 'til Thursday." Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts November 10, 2013 Page 12