18th Sunday of Ordinary Time: August 2, 2020

ST. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

The Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor Deacon Dennis Hayes ● Deacon Steve Klak Deacon John Naber ● Deacon Matt Rust ● Deacon Joe Weir

SACRAMENT of the EUCHARIST (MASS): SACRAMENT of BAPTISM: ADULT BAPTISM: Adults who are preparing to become Catholic, will participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation at Saturday: 5 pm Vigil Easter. INFANT BAPTISM: We celebrate Infant Baptism on the Sunday: 8 am, 10 am & 12 Noon 2nd Saturday of each month, except during Lent. Parents and Godparents of infants to be baptized should attend Baptismal classes, preferably before the child is Weekdays: 8:30 am (Monday — Saturday) born.

SACRAMENT of PENANCE (CONFESSION): SACRAMENT of CONFIRMATION: Saturday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Adults and older youth who have not been Confirmed and at other times by appointment should contact the parish office. SACRAMENT of the ANOINTING of the SICK: SACRAMENT of MARRIAGE: Someone who is seriously ill, at home or in the hospital, or Couples who are considering marriage should contact who is about to undergo major surgery (preferably before you the parish office, at least six (6) months before the couple's go into the hospital), is to call the parish office, and arrange for projected wedding date. a priest to celebrate with them this Sacrament.

10135 West Road Parish Office: (281) 955-7324 Office Hours: Houston, TX 77064 Fax: (281) 955-7328 Monday—Friday 9 am—-5 pm www.stmaximilian.org Kolbe Kids: (281) 970-0979 www.cmgconnect.org Flocknote: text StMaxChurch to 84576 Or www.stmaxkolbe.flocknote.com

Pastor’s Message p. 2 August 2, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ: But the Archdiocese asks for a liturgical ceremony of installation to occur also. The Rev. Msgr. As hopefully you have noticed, the beautiful St. Scheel, the pastor of St. Church in Spring Statue has arrived and is in place next to Our Branch and the Episcopal Vicar for the Western Lady of Perpetual Help statue. Both statues are Vicariate, will be here for the 5 pm Saturday Vigil Mass beautiful, forming what Fr. John Kha Tran intended to be on August 15 to install me liturgically as Pastor. This a space devoted to the Holy . I am most grateful date was chosen since our patron feast day is August 14. that Fr. John had the vision for such a space to assist us Plus, though at that 5 pm Mass, we will be celebrating in our prayer. Since Fr. John was hoping the statue the Sunday Mass, it does fall on August 15 which earlier would arrive before he was transferred so he could see it in the day we are celebrating Mary’s Assumption into and bless it, I have asked him to return to do so. Fr. John Heaven. We have chosen the 5 pm Vigil Mass since has agreed to be present at the 12 noon Mass this that is the Mass available to all the people who are Sunday, August 2. At the end of Mass, Fr. John will watching us online. (There are 4 area vicariates or have the honor & privilege to bless the statue of St. quadrants of the Archdiocese.) Joseph. Our are our Church “heroes” so to speak, I am most grateful that the Vietnamese Redemptorist people we admire and look up to, just as we admire and religious community whose St. Clement Formation look up to certain family members or other important Home & Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center are at people as role models in our lives. Our society has 3417 West Little York Road has agreed to send a priest statues of those who were important to society, just as here for the Monday 8:30 am Mass. Since Mass we similarly have statues in our churches. When some attendance is so good on weekdays (50-60+ people), I people from other faith traditions criticize us as thought it was best to bring in a priest so I can have a Catholics, I ask them why they have photographs in their day off and thus not cancel such a well-attended daily homes, work places or on their phones? The answer is Mass. I hope this arrangement will work out well. obvious: to remind them visually of someone important to them. Statues are the equivalent of our photographs. In a recent bulletin letter, I stated a priest ideally Statues visually remind us that holiness is possible for us should only celebrate 1 Mass per day. But when also, just as the saints had to learn to be holy. necessary, we may celebrate 2 Masses on weekdays Our parish will be praying the 9 day Novena (August (Monday –Saturday) & 3 Masses on Sunday (or any 5-13) to our patron , St. Maximilian Kolbe, whose other holy day of obligation). More recently, there was feast day is Friday, August 14. Just as there is an the full time pastor & a parochial vicar assigned here, importance for a parish to pray the Mass together, to and a priest in residence; now I am by myself. pray with others at Perpetual Adoration & at meetings, it Historically ever since Fr. McClosky’s tenure is important for us as a parish to pray this novena. The (1989-1999), there were the Vigil Mass & 3 Sunday novena prayer is listed in the bulletin (pp. 4-5) & on our Masses here which he did all himself. Most priests today parish web site for you to pray at home. Ideally, pray it celebrate 3 Masses on a Sunday. I have no problem with together with whomever you may live with. But if celebrating the Vigil Mass & 3 Sunday Masses here, or others do not want to pray it or due to conflicting as I did in my previous assignment at the Co-Cathedral. schedules, pray it individually. We will pray it every day at Mass at the end when announcements are made. As far as future activities here at the parish, I am The novena will be projected on the screens for us to consulting the Archdiocese on what they are pray. recommending. Yes, we want to re-open, but we must do the most prudent thing also. Let us pray for all Whenever a parish receives a new pastor, his impacted so negatively by Covid (illness, financially, assignment becomes effective on a certain date. For me, etc.) and for all medical personnel. Let us pray for all it was July 1st. first responders and our military personnel also.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!

“The Cross is the school of love.” “The most deadly poison of our time is indifference.” Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak Pastor —St. Maximilian Kolbe

“There is no greater love, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.” John 15: 13 18TH SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME: AUGUST 2, 2020 p. 3

OUR PARISH MISSION

We are the Christian Community of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston. Embracing our many and diverse gifts, we are united in Christ Jesus. Challenged by the teachings of Our Lord, and inspired by the example of our Patron, we strive to serve God, and to minister to others, in prayer, sacrament, faith formation, and .

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — All you who thirst, come to the water! You without money, come to the Monday, August 3 feast! ( 55:1-3). James Ussery † 8:30 am Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he Ken Starkey † answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Tuesday, August 4 St. John Vianney Alveraize Saizan, Intentions 8:30 am Second Reading — Nothing can separate us Claire Comstock, Intentions from the love of God in Christ (Romans 8:35, Ashley Pereira † 37-39). Wednesday, August 5 Allan Borden Scheltz † 8:30 am Gospel — All ate until satisfied; they collected Mary Wendel, Intentions twelve baskets of what was left over (Matthew Exequiel B. Ignacio † 14:13-21). Thursday, August 6 The Transfiguration The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lection- of the Lord ary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on Ralph Gary † 8:30 am English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Marylyn Colonnetta & Family, Intentions Friday, August 7 St. Sixtus II and Companions, St. Cajetan Tilly and Stash Gorka † 8:30 am Blood Drive TODAY! Sunday, August 2nd Saturday, August 8 St. Dominic 8 am – Noon Jaylan Davis † 8:30 am Kolbe Hall Leon Swiech † 5 pm Joe and Jeanette Coury, Intentions Sunday, August 9 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time Parishioners of St. Maximilian 8 am Peter Beltran †, Anna Mae Dupont †, and Daniel Thomas Murillo † 10 am Lulu Clifford-Flores † 12 Noon Merlita Velasquez, Intentions

SIGNIFICANCE of BOWING A bow signifies reverence & honor shown to the names or event being mentioned. We are to do the following: 1) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons (the Trinity) are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being cele- brated. 2) A bow of the body (a profound bow) is made during the Creed with the words “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” —General Instruction to the Roman Missal, #275 p. 4

You may use all or any part, of this prayer format for your family’s novena. Try to be conscious of the 9 days preceding the anniversary of St. Maximilian’s death in Auschwitz.

A BEGINNING PRAYER Let us pray: God of power and mercy, you gave Maximilian Kolbe, your , victory over suffering and death. Strengthen us as we prepare to celebrate the day of his triumph, and help us to be victorious over the evils of darkness and sin. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Amen. A PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE

Merciful God you made St. Maximilian Kolbe one of Leader: God, come to my assistance. the foremost Catholic evangelists of the last century. Family: Lord, make haste to help me. He helped teach us your merciful plan for all, thus Leader: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and moving us to full conversion in faith and hope to per- fect obedience and union with the Heart of Jesus and to the Holy Spirit. to complete observance of your law of Love. Family: As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. St. Maximilian was made fruitful through carrying the God our Father in heaven, receive our humble pray- cross of suffering with dignity and hope loving his per- ers. secutors and giving up his life for a total stranger. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, save us. Through the intercession of St. Maximilian, grant us God the Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your love. our petitions. Holy Trinity, one God, grant us your salvation. Give us a like dignity and hope in our sufferings and in Holy Mary, Mother of our Savior, intercede for us. our sacrifices. If it will glorify you heal us of all our in- St. Maximilian Kolbe, great-hearted lover of God and firmities, both physical and spiritual. Grant to all who man make this novena all the graces that St. Maximilian Pray for us. himself desires and asks for. Faithful follower of St. , Enable each one of us as well as the whole Church to Teach us your total dedication to the Gospel life. follow his example of effective Catholic evangelism. Man of living faith, Lead us to believe as you did. Finally, we ask that you grant the ardent desire of St. Brave Knight of the Immaculata, Maximilian, for the return to you of every individual Help us to be instruments of Mary. person, family, society, nation, and culture of our time Apostle of the , and of all time to come. Amen. Give us confidence in Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Model of religious life, Victim of planned extermination, p. 5 Assist us to be poor, chaste, and obedient. Inspire our doctors and nurses to protect human life. St. Maximilian Kolbe, you encouraged the union of all You died for the father of a family, Christians, Restore the Christian dimension of family life. Teach us to respect all true believers in God. You practiced poverty and simplicity, St. Maximilian Kolbe, you assisted the dying prisoners, Encourage us to live a modest life. Stand by us also in the hour of death. Example of angelic innocence, Patron of the dying, Elevate us to keep our hearts and minds pure. Intercede for those who are in agony of mind and Apostle of Christian example, body. Teach us to remember what Jesus said and did. You were united with Christ in suffering, Angel of peace and reconciliation, Help us to understand that we do not suffer alone. Inspire us to be living examples of God’s peace. You died by a poisonous injection, Aid those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. St. Maximilian Kolbe, you were loyal to the teachings of Martyr of Auschwitz, Christ, Help us endure our sufferings patiently. Teach us the same fidelity. Apostle of the communications media, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Help our to be promoters of truth and Teach us that without sacrifice there is no proof of goodness. love. Educator of youth, Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the Uplift our young people to find true meaning in world, their lives. Hear our prayers. Defender of morals and Christian values, Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the Protect us from the immorality in our midst. world, Zealous apostle of in , Receive the intercession of your saints. Defend us from nuclear destruction. Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the Great missionary of our times, world, Help us participate in the evangelization of the To you be glory in heaven and on earth. world. You prayed for your oppressors, Amen. Teach us how to forgive and forget.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, you had respect for every peson, Help us to see in each other the image of God. You saw God’s will in your sufferings, Intercede for the sick and those with terminal ill- ness. Victim of violence and hatred, READINGS FOR THE WEEK Teach us how to love our enemies. You volunteered to die for another, Monday: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, Lead many persons to offer their talents in service. 102; Mt 14:22-36 You shared a meager piece of bread with fellow prison- ers, Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, Intercede for the hungry and starving of the world. 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28

Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a Reflection, go to: Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, http://www.usccb.org The daily readings cal- 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 endar is on the right hand side of the page. Saturday: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Click on the date of the readings you would like to see. You may also request to have the Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom daily readings sent to your email. 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE p. 6

ADORATION has resumed. There is new protocol to be followed which is posted at the entrance to the Immaculata Chapel. The Immaculata Chapel is closed Saturdays beginning at 10pm until 5am for intensive sanitizing. No one may enter during these hours. Thank you for your cooperation. Below are days/times where help is needed. “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?...” Mt 26:40 To sign up, please contact Susie Charnock @ 281-813-1492.

Day of the week Hours Needed Monday 1 am – 2 am Monday 2 am – 3 am Tuesday 12 Midnight - 1 am Tuesday 4 am – 5 am Tuesday 12 Noon – 1 pm Wednesday 12 Noon – 1 pm Wednesday 2 pm—3 pm

Updated: 07/21/2020 The Explore 2020 Retreat for young men is now available. The link for online registration is: bit.ly/exploreretreat2020 (registration is mobile, A Week with Mary tablet, and desktop friendly). Space is limited. August 12 - 19, single women ages 18-35 This is an opportunity for high school young men (incoming freshmen to outgoing seniors) to ex- A Week with Mary is a virtual retreat for col- plore seminary life, learn about the call to holi- lege students, young teachers and youth min- ness, and a possible vocation to the priesthood at isters who would like to begin the school year a one day retreat. It is held at St. Mary’s Semi- with Mary, Our Mother. There will be two vir- nary. The youth must be recommended by their tual meetings with a whole week of reflec- parish priest or youth minister. For more infor- tions, spiritual challenges inspired by Our La- mation please call 713-652-8239 or send an email dy, and at least one meeting with a spiritual to [email protected]. ** August 3rd ** director. The virtual meetings include the Glorious mysteries of the on the Wednesday before the Assumption and the YOUTH FAITH FORMATION one before the Queenship of Mary. The web We are offering the CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the link to register: Word) ministry at home. You may sign up at https://cvent.me/qq50k9 https://stmaximilian.org/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Videos by Jeff Cavins

This 25-week study gives participants an overview of Salvation History by following 14 narrative books in the Bible. It also gives the tools to help understand the remaining books by helping contextualize where they belong in history and what was normal in the lives and culture at the time. An excellent study for beginners and people who wish to read the entire Bible.

We will be holding meetings by Zoom starting TONIGHT—Sunday evening, August 2nd. There are many useful materials to help understand the main points that come with the book. The cost of the materials is $35 but do not let payment stop you from joining us. Contact Molly Smith in the parish office or at [email protected] to register and get more information. 18TH SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME: AUGUST 2, 2020 p. 7

Arm yourself with prayer rather than a sword;

wear humility rather than fine clothes. —St. Dominic

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DSF (Diocesan Services Fund)

Ministering to the Poor, the Sick, and the In- carcerated - Your DSF contributions help to Online Weekly Offertory Giving support these ministries that serve the most As Catholics, we believe that all we have is a vulnerable of our community. Among these gift from God. Our response in faith is to offer these gifts back to God in gratitude. With gifts ministries is the Catholic Chaplain Corps. of prayer, we pray for our nation, Church and The Catholic Chaplain Corps, or Hospital our parishes. With gifts of treasure, we support Ministry, provides pastoral and sacramental our parishes even when we cannot be there in care in Houston area hospitals and institu- person. tions to patients, their , and to the Each gift is extremely appreciated and will staff. The Corps also sponsors pastoral as- support our parish bills, outreach efforts, as well sistants, specially trained lay personnel who as the staff and their families. assist the staff of these hospitals and institu- 3 Ways for you to give to our parish: tions in bringing the healing presence of Christ to those whom the Corps serve. 1. Online at FaithDirect.net; You may easily Please prayerfully consider donating to DSF. schedule a monthly offertory; or make a one- time donation to St. Maximilian Kolbe Church using Faith Direct; our parish code is TX625. SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND 2. Deliver envelopes with cash or checks to the There will be a 2nd collection next weekend for parish office during office hours. the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Infirm 3. Mail checks (do not mail cash) to the parish Priests Collection. Please be generous. office: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church; 10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064. BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO THE LORD DSF 2020 Parish Goal: $138,000.00 Pledged: $ 87,129.28 OUR PARISH DEBT Paid: $ 71,746.30 Original Loan, October 2010: $5,200,000 Percent Paid: 51.99% Amount to be paid: $89,025.22 Pledged Under Goal: $ 50,870.72 Paid Under Goal: $ 66,253.70 Number of Participants: 292 Sunday Collection for July 25 & 26, 2020 Average Participant Pledge: $ 298.39 Offertory: $6,720.00 Total Number of Households: 1,995 Debt Reduction: $ 990.00 Peter’s Pence: $ 10.00 St. Vincent de Paul: $40.00 IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission Parish Goal: $1,442,331.00 Collection Total is: $7,760.00 Pledged: $689,610.00 Paid: $309,455.19 Percent Paid: 21.46% Mass Attendance & # of Envelopes for July 25/26, 2020 5 pm 142; 17 Envelopes Percent Pledged: 47.81% 8 am 117; 15 Envelopes Pledged Under Goal: $752,721.00 10 am 175; 21 Envelopes Paid Under Goal: $1,132,875.81 Noon 180; 8 Envelopes Number of Participants: 214 Total: 614; 61 Envelopes Total Number of Households: 1,995 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH p. 8

AUGUST: Universal Prayer Intention: The Maritime World We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

CONGRATULATIONS!! That Jesus is our first option and not our last K of C 10720 resort when faced with difficult circumstances. Deacon Auburn Memorial “Jesus said to them, ‘There is no need for Scholarship 2020 Winners them to go away; give them some food your- Best Overall: Trevor Bills selves’.” Matthew 14:16 Best Female: Rachel Dalina This is what Jesus said right before he fed the Best Male: Steven Nguyen five thousand men. How often do we really place our trust in Jesus when the situation looks grim? With Jesus, no gift is too small or Kolbe Kids’ Early Childhood Program! insignificant when offered with love. But, we We will be accepting enrollment applica- have to do our part. We should trust that Je- tions for the 2020-21 school year. Kolbe Kids’ accepts children 18 months through sus will provide all that we need. We need to 4 years old. If you are interested in en- believe that Jesus has a better plan in store rolling your child or taking a tour of our for us. school, please contact Eileen Mace @ 281-970-0979.

Benjamin Bellami, Bill Carew, Patricia Carter, Denise Caskey, Patria Cillo, Emilio Chavez-Cody, Kayson Clay, Patricia Crim, Martha Dardnel, Deacon Fred Dinges, Edna Dominguez, Mark Durocher, Jearald Dyer, Bobby Embesi, Aurora Enciso, Karen English, Dora Enriquez, Linda Everest, Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D., Jennifer Foty, Missy Fouts, Sheri Friecke, Joseph Gallagher, Carol Ann Geary, Eric Gensch, Richard Geveshausen, Beatriz Gonzales, Kenny Gordon, Adria Gould, Francisco Grados, Mack Harper, Mitzi Harper, Charles Hebert, Rachel Huebel, Irma Jacinto, Linda Johnson, Monsignor Milam Kleas, Corine Konvicka, Laurine Krejci, Della Kubeskie, Tommy Kubeskie, Mrs. Hoang Le, Neveah Leger, Hoken Linden, Rachele Marchisio, Sabrina McClure, Ashley Mueller, Mark Neagli, John Oggero, Father Roy Oggero, Kristen Ornelaz, Richard Ornelaz, Carmen Ortiz, Jerry Pendlum, Vic Pennell, Stan Petty, Drake , Chris Raggio, Oralia Ramirez, Robert Reue, Rivera, Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L., Carol Rodriguez, Kent Rogers, Nelda Ruiz, Alveraize Saizan, Maria Senjudo, Ernest Sepulveda, Doug Shepherd, Tony Sliva, Grace Smith, Lance Smith, Nancy Snyder, Irma Sosa, Marilyn Stocker, Christine Swiech, Ken Switzler, Diana Thomas, Vick Anthony Todaro, Ruth Tolentino, Annette Triska, Father John Ulm, Meghan Urbanski, Janet Vasko, Megan Waggoner, Jerelyn Walker, Linda Webb, and Adam Wendel.

If you would like someone added to our Parish Prayer List, please contact the parish office @ 281-955-7324. Going forward the Prayer List in the bulletin will be reviewed periodically and names on the list over 90 days will be removed unless we receive notification to retain them. May God bless you, protect you and please keep all those on our list in your prayers. Thank you.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candles and Flowers at the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament for the week of August 3rd are in loving memory of Thong “Matthew” Phan +.

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“WHILE AT HOME” CAMPAIGN Bishop Chairmen Condemn Acts of Vandalism, Destruction at Catholic Sites The Office of Family Life Ministry through the July 22, 2020 WASHINGTON — Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will be Miami, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic providing resources and reflections in three Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Religious Liberty, languages via their “While At Home” cam- and Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, paign available at www.archgh.org/familylife. chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the Resources will be updated, so continue to following statement in response to reports of check the page. increasing incidents of church vandalism and fires:

“In the last few weeks, we have witnessed, among other things, one church rammed with a car and set on fire, as well as statues of Jesus Christ and of the "When love for parents and children is inspired Virgin Mary defaced or even beheaded. An historic and purified by love for the Lord, it then becomes mission church has also been badly damaged by wholly fruitful and produces good fruits within fire, and the cause is still under investigation.

the family itself and well beyond it." “Whether those who committed these acts were Pope Francis troubled individuals crying out for help or agents of hate seeking to intimidate, the attacks are signs of a society in need of healing.

“In those incidents where human actions are clear, the motives still are not. As we strain to understand the destruction of these holy symbols of selfless love and devotion, we pray for any who have caused it, and we remain vigilant against more of it. For the repose of the souls of our faithful departed: “Our nation finds itself in an extraordinary hour of Dave Salamy †, brother of Jeanette Coury cultural conflict. The path forward must be through the compassion and understanding practiced and (wife of Joe Coury) taught by Jesus and his Holy Mother. Let us Juan Tristan † contemplate, rather than destroy, images of these Rose Ann (Sechelski) Kimich † examples of God’s love. Following the example of Our Lord, we respond to confusion with Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. understanding and to hatred with love.” —And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. —Amen. Prayer to Overcome Racism May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. —Amen. Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son, God has found a way For consolation & God’s healing graces upon the family & to unite himself to every human being, friends of the deceased. Heal their pain and dispel the called to be one people, darkness & doubt that comes from grief. —Amen. sisters and brothers to each other.

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