OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH

47 SOUTH MARKET STREET

MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA  17851

  

 

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Choir Practices

Adult Choir Practice

Every Wed. 6:30PM

Youth Choir Practice

Every Sunday

10:00 am

Sherry Moroz…..Organist/Choir Director 570-274-0011

email:sherrymoroz@gmail.com

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional

School………….(570) 644-0375   

 

  PASTORIAL STAFF                                                                                  Very Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, V.F. M.Ed., M.Div………………..Pastor

Dean Northumberland Deanery,

Bishop's Liaison (Moderator) for               Charismatic Renewal

 

SUPPORT STAFF

Joe Fesniak……Office Manager JFesniak@hbgdiocese.org

Katrina Gownley-…………….CRE

Phone# 570-205-9575 kjgownley@gmail.com

Kathy Lapotsky...........Part-time Administrative Assistant

KLapotsky@hbgdiocese.org

Tom Horan.......Facilities Director/Manager/Analyst

Eileen Hirsch…….Housekeeper & Cook                                                                                                     OTHER Disabilities Advocate Paul Koutch 570-875-2650

 

OFFICE HOURS:  MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

Phone# 570-339-1031

Corpus Christi June 11th, 2023 

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish   

 

Sunday 11:00AM- Jeffery Augustine From Family             

 

Monday 8:00 AM- Kathryn McGinley From Jeff & Denise Crabb  

 

Tuesday 8:00AM- Peter Betz From Anthony & Heather Santelli

 

Wednesday 8:00AM- Elaine Jurgill From Paul Koutch & Family

 

Thursday 8:00 AM – Robert Thurick From Ray & Marianne Kornacki

 

Friday 8:00 AM – Frank Pecaitis From Joe, Kathy and Eric Lapotsky  

 

Saturday 8:00 AM – Andrew Foris From Tony & Dianne Candelora      

 

Saturday 4:00 PM- Mrs Mary Ruths From Miss Mary Ruths       

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish

 

Sunday 11:00AM- Geraldine “Cookie” Moser From Daughter Roseann              

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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

 

Sunday June 11th There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 11:00 AM Mass from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.  All are welcome!

 

Sunday June 11th – The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a Meeting at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

 

Monday June 12th Fr. Frank will be celebrating Mass at Serenity Gardens at 2:00 PM

 

Sunday June 18th – There will be “Coffee and Conversation” following the 11:00 AM Mass.  All are welcome to Attend!

 

There will be NO Charismatic Prayer Meeting this week.

 

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The Vocation cross will be at the home of Trudy Hancock

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Next Food Pantry Tuesday June 21st  From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

LOCAL Events

 

The Secular Carmelite Order invites you to A Day of Recollection/retreat, June 24th, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM with Fr. Andrew St. Hilaire at Christ the King Mission Church in Benton.  The Program includes: Spiritual Presentation, Mass, Confessions, Lunch and more. 

Register by: June 18th Cost $20.00

Contact: Mary at 570-205-2100 or Sheila at 570-274-2366, you may also register via email at mbcort@gmail.com

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Parish Fundraisers

 

June:    Lottery Calendars

 

July:     Theme Baskets

In conjunction with Picnic in the Park, we will be having our Theme Basket Fundraiser:  July 27th, 28th, and 29th in the Parish Hall.

We are now accepting any donations towards the baskets. 

 

Basket Donation Options:

1.    Donate new items, Lottery Tickets or Gift Cards towards a $50.00 basket

2.    Donate a Complete basket worth $50.00 from you, your family or in memory of a loved one.

3.    Donate money towards a basket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

HELLO SUMMER THEME BASKET RAFFLE

DIVINE REDEEMER CHURCH

438 WEST AVENUE
          MOUNT
CARMEL, PA 17851

 

Hello Summer Theme Basket Raffle to support Divine Redeemer Parish

E-Z Chance “Bid at Home Form”

 

INSTRUCTIONS: Tickets are 10 for $5.00 or 21 for $10.00. Select from the 8 terrific baskets.

Basket#1-Door Hanging and Center Piece, Basket#2-$50.00 Lottery Tickets, Basket#3-(1) Hershey Ticket and Ice Cream Maker, Basket#4-Instant Pot (Multi-Use) Pressure Cooker, Basket#5-Cheerful Sunflowers, Basket#6-$50.00 CASH, Basket#7-Quilt and Sheets (Twin Size), Basket#8-Cast Iron Frying Pan Set and Accessories.

 

For more information on how to get a Form for the Hello Summer Theme Basket Raffle, please contact Divine Redeemer Parish Office 570-339-3450.

Hello Summer Theme Basket Raffle Form and Money is due by Friday, June 23, 2023. Drawing is Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

 

The Feast of Corpus Christi

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Please join us to celebrate the Beautiful Feast of Corpus Christi

Church of Our Lady of Hope

June 11 at 3:00 PM Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place along with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a procession to complete the day.

This is a beautiful way to start your summer! 

 

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Contributions

Mass 6/3/23 & 6/4/23

  • Adult Weekly…………….$3,591.00
  • Loose Cash/Checks………...$447.00
  • Monthly……………………..$961.00
  • Steeple………………..............$55.00
  • Pentecost…………….....…….$60.00
  • Ascension……………………...$5.00
  • Catholic Education…………...$5.00
  • Catholic Communications…...$5.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 5/29/23 - 6/4/23

  • Adult Weekly……..…..….....$854.00
  • Monthly……….......................$45700
  • Steeple……………..……........$40.00
  • Ascension…………….............$35.00
  • Pentecost………………….….$15.00
  • Catholic Education………….$15.00

 

Misc. Dep. For Week Ending 6/4/23

  • Donations…………...…….$1,000.00
  • Memorials……………..........$265.00
  • Rent .………..........................$875.00
  • Candles………………………$50.00
  • Internment………..……....$1,100.00

 

The Next Diocesan Collection is June 18th, for Catholic Communications Campaign.

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Mt. Carmel Area Graduation Ceremony June 4th 2023 at the Silver Bowl. Student members of Our Lady of                                                                   Mount Carmel Parish: Gabriel & Julianne Fletcher, Jack Robert, Lilian Scalia, Matthew Scicchitano, Sarah                                                                          Sosky, Bryan Trent, Isabella Trujillo, and Hannah Yucha

 

Notice From Fr. Frank

The St. Pauline Shrine has given me 10 free tickets for the Circus for children age 14 and under on August 30.  Show times are 5 & 7 PM at the Kulpmont Veteran’s Sports Center.  I am giving them to our Altar Servers on a first come basis.  See Fr. Frank in the sacristy.  Fr. Frank

 

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Flowers

 

IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH SWATSKI

FROM St Vincent de Paul Conference of Our Lady’s Parish

 

Sanctuary Candles

 

FOR Prayers for Health of Patricia Kline

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman  

 

FOR Albert “Junie” Hixon

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

FOR Thanksgiving to St. Anthony,        St. Jude and St. Rita

 

FOR Mike Strike

FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane

 

 

Memorials

 

FOR Joseph Swatski

FROM Shirley & Barry Gilbert

 

FOR Daniel Pieri

FROM Doug Pieri

 

FOR Joseph Swatski

FROM Frank, Bonnie, Leslie Stanczyk  

 

FOR Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swatski

FROM Doug Pieri

 

FOR Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosetta

FROM Doug Pieri

 

FOR Jack Coleman

FROM Rose Bailoni

 

FOR Joseph Swatski

FROM Julie & Bob Griffiths

 

FOR Joseph Swatski

FROM Kathy & Bob Wislock 

 

FOR Joseph Swatski

FROM Florence Ecker

 

 

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening - 4:00 P.M.

Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday thru Saturday - 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil - 6:30 P.M.

Holy Day Masses - 8:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M.

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Infant Baptism is celebrated the first and last Sunday of each month.  Parents are required to participate in a preparation process for Baptism.  Church law dictates specific guidelines. Please call the parish office for specific information and to arrange an appointment to begin the process. 

 

BRINGING THE BREAD AND THE WINE TO THE ALTAR

If you have a scheduled Mass for a loved one and you wish to bring up the bread, wine and collection, YOU MUST SPEAK TO THE USHERS BEFORE MASS.

 

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

In order to facilitate marriage preparation, Diocesan policy requires that preparation begins 9 to 12 months prior to the date of the intended wedding. Please be sure to check with Church prior to making all other wedding plans. Upon initial contact with the parish you will be assigned a mentor couple who will work with you in preparation for marriage.

 

 

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Please call the parish office anytime to request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.  Father Karwacki and our Eucharistic Minister's take Holy

Communion each month on First Friday.  Please call if you or a family member desires to be added to the monthly Communion list.

 

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

Monday thru Saturday 7:30 AM to 8:00AM

Saturday 3:00-3:50PM.

 

NEWCOMERS

Welcome! Register at the Parish Office.

8 to 4PM Mon-Friday.

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Adoration at the St. Pauline Shrine

Friday and Saturday 10AM-4PM.

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Many may not be aware that our church has excellent acoustics so if you are telling someone something personal but not whispering it can be heard many pews away from where you are speaking. When I am in the confessional and no one is in I leave the door open to let people know that I am available and can hear clearly every word people are speaking even though I am many pews away. Some things are personal and I wonder if people really want me to hear it. So whispering is safer for privacy and more reverent.  Fr. Frank Karwacki

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Caring never takes a vacation

Please continue to give to the St Vincent de Paul Conference via collection containers in the church.

Your participation in this parish activity is appreciated.

God Bless

 

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INVITING NEW ALTAR SERVERS TO BE TRAINED

 

 Fr. Frank will be training new altar servers on Sat. June 10th. at 1:00 P.M. in the church. A first Communicant and his mother is coming that day, so any student who has received their First Communion and is in any grade is also invited to attend. If coming call the parish at 570-339-1031.  Fr. Frank

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BULLETIN; MARK YOUR CALENDARS. All Novenas are prayed after morning Mass.   Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day is July 17, 2023 so our Novena begins Sun. July 9th. The Novena is prayed after the 8:30 A.M. Mass on Sunday and after every 8:00 Mass on weekdays until July 17th

 

St. Ann, Mother of Mary Feast Day is July 26th. Novena begins Tues. July 18th and ends July 26th

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Holy Communion under Both Forms will be restored starting on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (This Sunday).  We will be offering one Cup with Precious Blood in the center between the Priest and the Extraordinary Minister distributing Hosts.  The Bishop had Both forms at the Cathedral last Saturday. We will need Extraordinary Ministers to volunteer to help with the cup until the new schedule is made.  Fr. Frank

 

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GOOD NEWS: CDC LIFTS ALL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
(WE WELCOME ALL HOME WITH OPEN ARMS AND UNDERSTAND THE THE FEARS YOU HAD! Fr Frank)
Bishop Gainer’s started calling ALL back to Sunday Mass who can come starting Aug. 15, 2021 Bishop Gainer stated “The obligation of attending Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days began Sunday, August 15, 2021, “Now, with the impact of the pandemic considerably reduced, it is possible for the faithful to assemble again..”
“The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days arises from our Baptism which compels us to unite ourselves with Christ at the altar in His saving Sacrifice of the Cross (Code of Canon Law, canon 1247). “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182).” The obligation expresses the Christian way to observe the Third Commandment, to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5:12; Exodus 31:15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181).As is always the case, this obligation does not apply to those who are seriously ill, who have a serious health risk, such as those receiving therapies that suppress immunity, as well as those who have serious anxiety because of large groups. Likewise, the obligation does not apply to those who care for loved ones who cannot attend Mass in person (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2181).”

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BISHOP GAINER LIFTS DISPENSATION. ON AUG. 15, 2021 Obligation to Attend Mass is restored and ALL CATHOLICS WHO CAN ARE CALLED BACK TO ATTEND MASS. Fr. Frank

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 OUR SACRED HEART OF JESUS  ALTAR  &  The  BVM   & ST. JOSEPH ALTAR

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The Faith Alive! This new video series from the Diocese of Harrisburg explores and explains the basics of the Catholic Faith through short videos. Throughout this year, we’ll be joined by special guests, including Bishop Gainer, to explore topics related to what we believe as Catholics, various Church teachings, and ways to grow in the Faith. Look for a new video every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Diocesan YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese. Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer (announcement can be used with FB_Q&A_Bishop_Gainer.jpg image) Tune in to the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Facebook page at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month, beginning March 1, for Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer. Every month, we’ll sit down with the Bishop to answer your questions. Have a question? Please email it to communications@hbgdiocese.org >>

On Feb. 8th. I received my 2nd. Covid-19 vaccination at the Mt. Carmel Sr. Living Center. I am grateful to God and the Administrator for including me because I am among the on-call clergy for the Center and when Masses can resume there I am looking forward to celebrating Mass there for all the wonderful residents. Fr Frank Karwacki Pandemic Covid-19 Holy Spirit Prayer Come Holy Spirit in great power to free us from the scourge of the Covid-19 Virus which is plaguing so many on the face of the earth. O’ Holy Spirit you manifested yourself as a mighty wind and flames of fire on the day of Pentecost. Come again with a mighty healing wind to cast out the Covid-19 Virus from the air we breathe and send forth your healing fire to alter the gene or genes within the Covid-19 virus to render it harmless. Come Holy Spirit to renew us with your gifts of peace and strength. Yes, come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth with your gift of healing. Amen. Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki

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 MISSION STATEMENT OF OUR LADY OF        MOUNT CARMEL PARISH

We, the people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish of the Diocese of Harrisburg are called through our Baptism and Confirmation to celebrate the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament and sent by Christ to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive to bring people closer together and closer to God. This we accomplish by our surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and in the power of His Holy Spirit. We invite everyone to serve the needs of our parishioners and the broader community. We strive to be faithful stewards accountable to God by our prayer and worship, praying for healing and sharing our time, talents, treasure and by reaching out to the poor and needy.

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<<OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, Mt. CARMEL CCD: PARENTS PLEASE GET YOUR CHILD'S REGISTRATION IN ASAP. DROP IT THE LOCK BOX AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE RECTORY OR SEND BY MAIL. You can pick up the forms at the front door of the rectory at any time . CCD STARTS SEPT 20 & 21. YOU MUST SIGN THE WAIVER FORM. (IN CLASS WILL USES ALL COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Temps will be taken, social, distancing, masks , hand sanitizer etc.) THOSE GOING ON LINE MUST FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM. SEE CALENDARS, ONLINE INSTRUCTION SHEETS ETC. YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU CHILD IS GOIUNG ON LINE. Fr. Frank Karwacki & Mrs. Katrina Gownley CRE ATTENTION PARENTS :PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CCD CHILD HAS ACCESS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLING computer or Ipad & IF NECESSARY. YES___________ NO__________________ Name of Child________________ Address______________________

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COME TO OUR PARISH AND EXPERIENCE OUR AMAZING CHOIR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHOIR DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST SHERRY MOROZ AS WELL AS MANY OF THE LIFT YOUR SPIRITS GROUP WHO ARE MEMBERS OF OUR CHOIR.  FR FRANK KARWACKI PASTOR

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April 11& 12, 2015 Fr. Frank Karwacki & Deacon McCarthy help distribute orange ribbons to remind people to pray for those persecuted by ISIS and other terrorist groups!

WE ARE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF FAITH.

Fr. Frank blessing a skunk at a Pet blessing. Fr. Frank wil be blessing  Pets on Sun. Oct. 2, 2016  

FR. FRank blessing pets 10-4-18

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cOME JOIN US IN WORSHIP

 

PRAY FOR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WHO DO NOT ATTEND MASS FOR THEIR SUNDAY OBLIGATION NOR FOR HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DOING SO:

Lord Jesus, I realize that of all the duties you have entrusted to me, that my duty to pray for the salvation of the souls of my loved ones, family members and friends, is in Your eyes a very high priority. You call us to pray for one another’s salvation and so I pray for the souls of ____________________

_____________________________who are not coming to church on a regular basis even though they are able to do so. Lord Jesus touch and protect them with the power of your love and grace. Send Your Holy Spirit upon them and help them to hear You

calling them closer to You. Dear Lord help me with Your grace to draw closer to You and to share the gift of my faith with them according to Your holy will. Amen     Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki

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AS YOU SAID      by Sr. Margaret Kob OCD

Ask, you said. Ask, and you shall receive.            Ask the Father in my name, you said. Thus far you have asked for nothing in my name.  Ask the Father to send laborers,  you said, for the fields are white for the harvest .                            If I have the the Bread of Heaven to offer you and you do not ask for it, it must be that you are not hungry. If I have Living Water to offer you and you are not clamoring for it,  it must be that you are not thirsty.                            If the sirens blast and the children are falling, falling, and you are not pounding on my door for their rescue, it must be that you have no heart.  If my shepherds grow cold and my sheep rush in their droves  to the Horror, and you are not screaming before my tent for their saving, it must be that you have no Fire.  O my people, ask --- ask in my name! Ask, and you shall receive!                                                  Mt 9:38 Jn 14:13; 15:1, 16; 16:24

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Sr. Margaret Kob OCD, a Carmelite Nun who is retired and living in Danville with the other retired Nuns from the Monastery in Elysburg is 92 and going blind  and has kept a handwritten prayer journal entitled “Sparkles on the Gihon”  and it is  filled with poetry, prose, and reflections on Sacred Scripture from the Old & New Testaments.. Use this link to access the webpage:    https://sparklesonthegihon.wordpress.com

 

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  Jesus under the weight of His Cross. We unite our sorrow of not being able to gather   for public Masses, ceremonies & devotions with the suffering of Jesus during this Lent.

We pray the Lord will banish the Covid-19 Virus & we look forward to returning to worship in our church again. Fr. Frank

Exiled from Places of Worship by a Virus

 By Fr. Frank Karwacki, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel

 In the Book of Daniel we find Azariah walking in the midst of the fire in the furnace unharmed and praying this lament, “We have in our day…no holocaust, sacrifice, oblation or incense, no place to offer first fruits, to find favor with You. But with contrite hearts and humble spirit let us be received; as though it were holocausts of rams and bullocks or thousands of fat lambs.”(NAB translation) It is believed by many Bibles scholars that the Book of Daniel was written during the persecution of Jews by King Antiochus IV in the second century B.C.to encourage the Jews, with stories of Jews exiled to Babylon in the 6th century B.C., who had experienced the destruction of their place of worship, the temple in Jerusalem. And so, Azariah prays, “We have no place to offer first fruits”. The first fruits of the harvest was taken to the temple to offer to the Lord.

  With so many churches, chapels and places of worship closed because of the Covid-19 virus, we pastors and faithful members while fully respecting the government’s advice and laws for our protection feel some sense of that lament of Azariah. We too can pray that lament to the Lord, ‘We have in our day no place to worship”. We realize that we, the people, are the church, the mystical Body of Christ yet there is a special presence of the Lord Jesus and in the Eucharist when we gather in Hs name

Churches have always been a place of refuge, a haven of peace and holy ground. Our churches are filled with so many memories of the significant events in our lives. We remember the joyous occasions of baptisms and weddings and the sad occasions of funerals celebrated with love and faith.

   Hopefully our experience of yearning to return to our places of worship will deepen our appreciation of our places of worship as we look forward to the day when the doors will be unlocked as we enter to gather together to worship, our Lord and He will be waiting there for us as we gather

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Jesus under the weight of His Cross. We unite our sorrow of not being able to gather   for public Masses, ceremonies & devotions with the suffering of Jesus during this Lent.

We pray the Lord will banish the Covid-19 Virus & we look forward to returning to worship in our church again. Fr. Frank

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