Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Francis March 3, 2019 Mass Schedule

of Saturday 5:00 p.m. Cantor Sunday 8:00 a.m. Cantor 9:30 a.m. Cantor/Choir Assisi Church 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Choir 5:00 p.m. Youth Community 6701 Muncaster Mill Road Daily 9:00 a.m. Monday - Saturday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed Derwood, MD 20855 by Novena Phone : 301-840-1407 Fax: 301-258-5080 First Friday Mass - 7:30 p.m.

http://www.sfadw.org Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment Monday-Saturday 8:30-8:55 a.m.

CHAIRPERSON FINANCE COUNCIL: PASTOR: Reverend John J. Dillon George Beall ...... 301-253-8740

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTACT: PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Jack Berard

Alicia Church 301-520-6683 PERMANENT DEACONS: Questions for Parish Council e-mail Deacon James Datovech [email protected] Deacon Daniel Finn COORDINATOR OF LITURGY: Deacon James McCann Joan Treacy ...... 301-774-1132

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ...... 301-258-9193 Susan Anderson, Director Marie Yeast & Melisa Biedron, Admin. Assistants

SOCIAL CONCERNS/ADULT FAITH FORMATION Anthony Bosnick, Director 301-840-1407

MUSIC MINISTRY: Janet Pate, Director...... ……. . 301-840-1407

COMMUNICATIONS : Melissa Egan, Coordinator………………….301-840-1407

PARISH OFFICE: ...... 301-840-1407 Donna Zezzo, Parish Secretary

BAPTISMS: Sunday at 1:00 p.m. No Baptisms are held the 1st Sunday of the month. Call Parish Office to set up an appointment with our Pastor.

MARRIAGE/PRE-CANA: Call Parish Office. At least 6 months advance notice with our Pastor..

SICK CALLS: Please notify us concerning any parishioners who are sick or homebound, in hospitals or nursing homes. In case of serious illness or sudden death, notify the parish office immediately.

FUNERALS: Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

RCIA: (Becoming a Catholic) Parish Office - 301-840-1407 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, DERWOOD THE MUSINGS OF THE PASTOR

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bish- March 4 - March 10 ops (USCCB) issued a statement upon the completion of a four

Monday , 3/4 900 a.m. Virginia Lapp day meeting with the Holy Father in Rome attended by Presidents Tuesday, 3/5 9:00 a.m. Cardinal Joachim Meisner of Bishops’ Conference from all over the world. I want to pre- Ash Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. George Berard sent his statement in this column, as we as a parish have prayed 12:00 p.m. Aberto Blor for the success of this meeting. Now that the meeting is con- 6:00 p.m . Propopulo cluded, I hope that we shall soon have specific protocols for han- 7:30 p.m. Maximo Blor dling accusations against bishops, user-friendly reporting mecha- Thursday , 3/7 9:00 a.m. Anne Wagner nisms, and a commitment to greater transparency so that the heal- ing process might occur. Friday , 3/ 8 9:00 a.m. Robert Miller Saturday, 3/9 9:00 a.m. Donald Vogt Here are Cardinal DiNardo’s remarks on the conclusion of this 5:00 p.m. Jane Lakebrink momentous four day meeting. The text is available on the web- Sunday , 3/10 8:00 a.m. Carol Gianelli site of the USCCB: 9:30 a.m. Agnes Angelova 11:15 a.m. Patricia Naylon "The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth." Psalm 145:18 5:00 p.m. Propopulo "These have been challenging, fruitful days. The witness of survivors revealed for us, again, the deep wound in the Body + In Memoriam Aeternam + of Christ. Listening to their testimonies transforms your heart. In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Bruce I saw that in the faces of my brother bishops. We owe survi- Cathie, Wanda Chimiak, mother of Msgr. Karl Chimiak, Arch- vors an unyielding vigilance that we may never fail them diocese of Washington; Reverend Michael T. Jennings, Retired again. Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, and for Margaret Tintle, wife of the late Deacon Jerome Tintle, Archdiocese of Washing- How then to bind the wounds? Intensify the Dallas Charter. ton.. Pope Francis, whom I want to thank for this assembly, called us to ‘concrete and effective measures.’ A range of presenters from cardinals to other bishops to religious sisters to lay Please pray for the sick …Tom Krafchik, Joe Sindoni, Teresa women spoke about a code of conduct for bishops, the need to Maguire, Eddie Lutheran, Rick Kreter, Dennis Parnell, Ed establish specific protocols for handling accusations against Dudenhoeffer, Jackie Roebuck King, Jeni Stepanek. (Names will bishops, user-friendly reporting mechanisms, and the essential remain on this list for four consecutive weeks, but can be re- role transparency must play in the healing process. peated by calling the Office.) Achieving these goals will require the active involvement and collaboration of the laity. The Church needs their prayers, Readings for the Week of March 3, 2019 expertise, and ideas. As we have learned from diocesan re- Sunday: Sir 27:4-7/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/1 view boards, a comprehensive range of skills is required to Cor 15:54-58/Lk 6:39-45 assess allegations and to ensure that local policies and proce- Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [11a]/ dures are regularly reviewed so that our healing response con- Mk 10:17-27 tinues to be effective. All of the models discussed this week Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23 [23b]/ rely upon the good help of God’s people. Mk 10:28-31 I and the bishops of the United States felt affirmed in the Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 work that is underway. Enhanced by what I experienced here, [ cf. 3a]/2 Cor 5:20 —6 :2/Mt 6:1 -6 , 16 -1 8 we will prepare to advance proposals, in communion with the Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/ Holy See, in each of these areas so that my brother bishops Lk 9:22-25 can consider them at our June General Assembly. There is an Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/ urgency in the voice of the survivors to which we must al- Mt 9:14-15 ways respond. I am also aware that our next steps can be a Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/ solid foundation from which to serve also seminarians, reli- L k 5:27 -3 2 gious women, and all those who might live under the threat of Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [cf. sexual abuse or the abuse of power. 15b]/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13 In our faith, we experience the agony of Good Friday. It can STEWARDSHIP REPORT cause a sense of isolation and abandonment, but the Resurrec- tion is God’s healing promise. In binding the wounds now Offertory: February 17, 2019 $17,755 before us, we will encounter the Risen Lord. In Him alone is Offertory: February 24, 2019 $17,872 all hope and healing.” Weekly Budget Estimate $ 18,025 Continued in the column to the right……. Thank you for your continued support! Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time QUESTION OF THE WEEK !"#$&'(&"'!$ In what ways do I speak or act without integrity? What must I say or do at home or in my community to bear good fruit? Can I
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• Fr. John will never ask you for money via email. Confession is also heard 30 minutes before Daily Mass and Sun- day Masses during Lent. ! If you do receive one of the bogus emails please delete it. If you !"#$"#%&"'!)$*+#,% would like to confirm it is in fact bogus, please call the office to confirm. Fasting: Ages 18-59 fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limiting themselves to one full meal.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER SERVES Abstinence : Catholics age 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash BREAKFAST FOR DINNER Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent Are you ready for breakfast for dinner? If so, then join us for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-8 pm Tuesday, March 5, in the Parish Center. On this day before Ash Wednes- MARCH 2019 LUNCH – The St. Francis day, we will celebrate the last day of Ordinary Time with hot- Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, March 6 at cakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns and plenty of sweet 12:00 Noon at the Elks Club, 5 Taft Court, Rock- treats to dress up your pancakes. Admission for adults is $8 and ville MD 20850 (off Guide Drive) 301-424-2202. $5 for kids 6-12 years old. Children five and under eat for free. If you are planning to attend, please contact Mary Families are $25. For more information, contact Special Events Lou Habib and she will save a seat for you, (301) 417-0243. Ministry Coordinator Sylvia Jones at (301) 762-6564. PAX CHRISTI MEETING A Pax Christi meeting will be held on Monday, March 11th at WELCOME to the Family of Christ! 7:30 pm in the Youth Room of the Rectory. Due to the recent inclement weather, this will be a joint meeting with the members The following individuals and their families recently joined of the St. Rose Pax Christi Group. All are welcome to attend. our St. Francis faith community during the month of February:

George & Patricia Apetse LENTEN EVENTS For a comprehensive listing of all recur- James Banfield ring and one-time Lenten events and activities, please see our web Octavio Barbosa Garcia & Maria Silva site at www.sfadw.org . A summary of Lenten events of interest to Nicholas & Ariana Kamprad the general parish is also printed on posters located in the Gather- Andrew Matemu ing Space and in the Parish Center. May you all have a good Dilma & Manuel Reyes Lenten journey, as we walk with Jesus Christ and one another!

There were no February Baptisms. Altar Servers Schedule

Saturday, March 9 THE MUSINGS OF THE PASTOR (continued) 5:00 p.m. Ben Martin, M. Cannetti

The Cardinal concluded his remarks by adding a sincere word of Sunday, March 10 thanks to the many who prayed for him and for all that this meet- 8:00 a.m. Bren Martin, M. O’Brien ing might be a success. May it be so! 9:30 a.m. J. Fitzgerald, R. Fitzgerald Until next week, 11:15 a.m. R. Sui, K. Phillips 5:00 p.m. F. Deausen, C. Deausen Fr. John Dillon It is the responsibility of the Altar Server to get a replacement if you cannot serve at your scheduled time March 3, 2019 LAMB OF GOD PRAYER MEETING Join the Lamb of God HAND PAINTED EASTER EGGS Prayer Group for worship and the study of Scripture on Tuesday, Hand painted cherry wood Easter eggs from the Sisters Congrega- March 5, 7:30 p.m., St. Clare’s Chapel in the Rectory. For details, tion of Divine Mercy in Poland will be available next Sunday please call Louise, (301) 977-5217. after the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 Masses for purchase in the Gather- POOR BOX DONATION ing Space. Divine Mercy religious items will also be available. – The donations for next week- All proceeds benefit the Sisters in Poland. end will go to the Shady Grove Pregnancy Center. Thank you for your generosity . OLD PALMS – We will be collecting old palms through ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PRAYER CHAIN If you today, March 3. Please place your palms in the Palm Col- have a prayer request, please contact Marianne Bullen, (301) 963- lection Box in the Gathering Space. 3420 or [email protected] with your requests. ROSARY FOR PRIESTS FRANCISCAN PRIEST’S TALK FOCUSES ON HOW WE CAN WALK WITH JESUS THIS LENT Every Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. we pray the rosary for our priests before the 7:30 p.m. Mass. If you are hoping to welcome Jesus Christ into your heart this Lent, then start by attending a talk at 7:45 pm Friday, March 8, by HOLY HOUR FOR THE DYING Franciscan priest Fr. Greg Freidman, OFM, in the church. Fr. Greg will speak on the topic, “Walk with Jesus during Lent,” On Thursday evenings in the St. Clare’s Chapel in the Rectory, a touching on the Good Friday Collection and the pilgrimage to the prayer group meets at 7:00 p.m. to pray for the dying. This is a Holy Land hosted June 3-13 by the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Hour Devotion for the Dying. As a central work of our Holy Land in America. If you are interested in reading more Catholic faith, we are called to pray for the dying, especially for about the pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan, then please see those who may die suddenly, unprepared to face God. For addi- this link: https://holylandpilgrimages.org/holy-land-and-jordan- tional information, please call the Parish Office, (301) 840-1407. june-3-13-2019/ . Fr. Friedman’s talk will follow Evening Prayers to be held at 6:45 pm and the Stations of the Cross. Please ROSARY CENACLE OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF PEACE plan to join us for this evening of prayer and learning, as we begin Cenacle of Our Lady, Queen of Peace to pray for priests and vo- the Lenten season. For more information, please contact Tony cations, 2:00 p.m. in the St. Clare’s Chapel (Rectory) every Sun- Bosnick, Director of Adult Faith Formation and Social Concerns, day. Please join us. at [email protected] . KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - COUNCIL 2323 The Knights of Columbus are looking for new, transferring or CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWLS readmitted members to share in their Charity, Fraternity, Unity ARE NOW AVAILABLE and Patriotism activities. Council 2323 supports many St. Francis Along with our Religious Education students, all parishioners at activities and has many social events. The KofC offers life and St. Francis of Assisi Parish are invited to take part in the Catholic long term care insurance opportunities as well as annuities. A Relief Services’ Rice Bowl program. This program invites all new opportunity: join as an Online Member for $30 per year; go Catholics to pray, fast and give small amounts of money during to www.kofc.org and click on “Join Us”. If you wish you can the 40 days of Lent to provide food and necessary goods to our join the Council later. If interested in learning more, contact Gary brothers and sisters in foreign countries so they might live with Palmer (301-948-6494 or email [email protected] ). dignity and in safety. Families who take part in the program can also access the web site – www.crsricebowl.org – to find non- SPAGHETTI DINNER THANK YOU meat recipes they can prepare together on Fridays during Lent, as Montgomery Council 2323 of the Knights of Columbus would well as other resources that can help participants live in empathy like to thank everyone who attended our 21st Annual Spaghetti and compassion for poor people in foreign countries. The Rice Dinner. It was a huge success with over 230 people attend- Bowls are available in the Gathering Space now. Please take ing. This event raised over $2,900 for St. Francis of Assisi's home a Rice Bowl, place your monetary donations in them Medical Mission to Haiti. Our next events will be three fish din- throughout the season of Lent and return the Rice Bowls to the ners during Lent. More information about these dinners will be in designated box in the Gathering Space at the end of the Lenten future bulletins, or by going to our website at KofC2323.org. season. For more information about the Rice Bowl program, please contact Director of Adult Faith Formation and Social Con- ITALIAN CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE cerns Director Tony Bosnick at [email protected] . All Italians or Italian descendants are invited to join the members of the Roma Lodge for an Italian Celebration of St. Joseph’s Ta- ble that will be held Monday, March 18th, 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall (located on the back left of the church). Please contact Kathleen Caponiti at 301-717-6644 to confirm you will be joining the celebration. Please bring any meatless dish, SUNDAY MARCH 10 vegetable, fruit salad, fresh fruit or dessert. SET YOUR CLOCKS ONE HOUR AHEAD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS/EVENTS YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS/EVENTS

ST. FRANCIS YOUTH MINISTRY

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH

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6 Ash Wednesday 10 Youth Group SAVE THE DATE FOR VACATION BIBLE CAMP! 17 Youth Group - St. Patrick’s Day Party St. Francis of Assisi Church invites children from age 4 to those 20 Sweetz Cheesecake Order Forms Due th who will complete the 5 Grade in June 2019 to join us at Vaca- 23 Hoops for Haiti tion Bible Camp, June 24-28 from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. Look for 24 Youth Group camper registration information, as well as information about 29-31 Youth Retreat at SkyCroft Retreat Center volunteer opportunities for adults and teens, in the Spring! - See Fr. Jack to register! 31 NO YOUTH GROUP CATECHESIS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GET SOCIAL Our parish offers monthly catechetical sessions specifically de- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @ SFADWYOUTH. signed for children and youth with special needs and their fami- lies. Our next session will be on Sunday, March 10 from 3:30- Spotlight on St. Jude Regional Catholic School 4:30 pm in the St. Clare Room. If you would like to learn more We are…St. Jude about these sessions, or if you are interested in serving as a cate- www.StJudeRockville.org chist or aide for children with special needs, please call Susan SJRCS March Madness Anderson, Director of Religious Education, at 301-258-9193. It’s time again for the annual 8th grade vs. Faculty and Parents th FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT MEETING basketball game. Game is set for Thursday, March 7 at St. Pat- A reminder to families of children preparing to celebrate First rick’s Catholic School. Doors open at 6:00 pm. All are invited!

Eucharist this year: the next First Eucharist Parent Meetings will DINO-MITE BOOK FAIR & FAMILY READING NIGHT be held on Wednesday, March 13 or Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 ARE COMING TO SJRCS pm in the Parish Center. Parents are asked to attend one of these The Scholastic Book Fair will bring to St. Jude’s the books kids meetings. If you have questions, please call the Religious Educa- want to read! We will have a great selection of engaging and af- tion Office, 301-258-9193. fordable books for every reading level. Please join us! All pro-

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ceeds go to purchase books for our school library. SNOW CANCELLATION PO LICY Book Fair dates: March 19-21 Shopping hours: 8am - 4pm Family Reading Night – March 19 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed, and if schools Visit our Book Fair homepage at are dismissed early, Religious Education classes, including Youth http://www.scholastic.com/bf/stjuderockville Group are also cancelled. This applies to Sunday classes as well if Montgomery County Public Schools announces cancellation of GIRLS ON THE RUN AND HEART & SOLE ARE BACK weekend school activities. Cancellation announcements will be FOR THE SPRING SESSION! recorded on the Religious Education Office phone (301-258- These programs inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident 9193) and posted on the St. Francis Parish website and Facebook using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively inte- page (“St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church”). Whenever in grates running. Join the Fun! Girls in 3rd through 5th grade are doubt, please use your own judgment about local weather and invited for GOTR and girls in 6th through 8th grade for Heart & driving conditions, and err on the side of safety when making Sole. You don’t even have to love running. Learn about yourself! decisions about bringing your child to class. Explore who you are and build your confidence. Hang out with friends! Dance! WHEN: Practices will on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm th CHEESECAKE FUNDRAISER to 4:45 pm from March 12 until May 23rd. COST: The regular fee for the program is $175, but financial DON’T FORGET TO ORDER scholarships are granted based on financial need. YOUR CHEESECAKE HOW: Please visit https://www.girlsontherunofmoco.org/ FOR EASTER Register-Now to register. Please support St. Francis Youth Ministry by ordering cheesecakes for Easter. This fundraiser runs until Wednesday, March 20. Sweetz Cheesecake in Gaithersburg will be providing the cheese- cakes. Order forms will be in next week’s bulletin. You can also e-mail Fr. Jack @ [email protected] . MARRIED COUPLES, JOIN US FOR A DAY OF HOOPS FOR HAITI IS ALMOST UPON US! RECOLLECTION ON MARCH 9 Join us for this annual tradition of basketball, fun and fellowship Married couples, are you looking for ways to grow your relation- at the eighth annual Hoops for Haiti basketball fundraiser on Sat- ship with Jesus Christ as a couple this Lent? St. Francis married urday, March 23, at the Our Lady of Good Counsel High School couples are invited to attend the Lenten Day of Recollection for Gymnasium in Olney, MD. This year, the Youth Ministry is rais- the Coastal and Mid-Atlantic regions of Teams of Our Lady, on ing funds to finish reconstruction and renovation work on the Saturday, March 9, from 9:30 am-5 pm in the church. The day of church at Conversion of St. Paul’s Parish – our sister parish in recollection is a regional gathering for Teams of Our Lady, an Leon, Haiti – which sustained major damage from the Hurricane international lay movement in the Catholic Church, designed to Matthew in 2016. Come help the youth of our parish augment enrich marriage spirituality and make good marriages better. funds to raise money for a new roof and sanctuary. Remember – About 50 couples are expected to attend the Lenten Day of Recol- “Many Hands Building One Church!” lection, which will feature talks by speakers, Professor John and You can take part in Hoops for Haiti in several ways: Claire Grabowski. With a theme of “Reconciliation: Sign of • Sign up your ministry to participate in the 3-on-3 basket- Love,” the day’s agenda also includes prayer, group discussion ball tournament at 4:30 pm, preceding the main basket- and opportunities to receive penance. Participants whose mar- ball event. This fun mini tournament will pit teams of riages are recognized by the Catholic Church will start the day off three players against one another in games to see who with registration and gathering; morning prayer, talks and witness reaches 12 points first. Last year, the Contemporary testimony from several married couples. There will be no cost for Choir, the Health Ministry and the Haiti Ministry were married couples at St. Francis who are not currently members of just a few of the St. Francis ministries willing to show Teams of Our Lady to attend. For more information, contact Fr. off their dribbling and shooting skills. Join us this year John Dillon at [email protected] . for a team fee of $30. For more information, contact Haiti Ministry Coordinator Dan Cardile at dan- AMAZONSMILE ENABLES ST. FRANCIS [email protected] . TO INCREASE FUNDRAISING • Volunteer to help at the event. Help CORE Team Mem- THROUGH ONLINE SHOPPING ber Arleen Hall prepare foods to be sold in the conces- St. Francis parishioners can support our church whenever they’re sion stand; mind the doors to the gymnasium; or help shopping online at Amazon.com. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic with babysitting young attendees who need a break from Church recently became a recipient of AmazonSmile, which en- the basketball games. For more information, contact ables the church to receive 0.5 percent of the price of eligible CORE team member Wendel Hall at AmazonSmile purchases you make. Go to https:// [email protected] . smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7174107 and start shopping! For more • Come to the game! The main game at 7 pm will pit the information, please contact Fr. Jack Berard, [email protected]. Ol’ Saints (adults) against the Swole Saints (young adults/youth), who are looking to redeem themselves after last year’s close loss. Bring your family, friends CHILDREN IN GRADES ONE THROUGH SEVEN, and neighbors and support your fellow St. Francis pa- COME JOIN OUR CREATION PLAY! rishioners playing their hearts out for Haiti. Are your kids and grandkids budding thespians? If so, please have them take part in the Creation play being staged by the St. Francis Admission to the event is $5 for students, $10 for adults and a of Assisi Music Ministry at 1:30 pm Sunday, May 5, in the maximum of $30 for a family. Advance tickets will be sold in the church. Director of Music Ministry Janet Pate invites all children Gathering Space on March 2/3 during the Just Haiti Coffee Sales in grades one through seven to take part in the “New Creation” and on March 9/10. Come support your St. Francis of Assisi par- play written by Jeff MacKnight. There will be several solo, cho- ish community and help build a church! For more information, rus and ensemble roles that children can fill. Rehearsals will be please contact Haiti Ministry Coordinator Dan Cardile at dan- from 5:15-6 pm on Tuesdays, beginning on March 12. A dress [email protected] , CORE Team Member Wendel Hall at rehearsal will be held at 11 am Saturday, May 4, with the main [email protected] or Fr. Jack at [email protected] . performance being staged at 1:30 pm Sunday, May 5. For more information, please contact Director of Music Ministry Janet Pate LENTEN DAY RETREAT Please come to a Lenten Day at [email protected] or call her at (443) 812-5585. Retreat with the relevant theme of "Devotion to the Holy Face" with the prayers of reparation entrusted by the Lord himself to the YOU DON’T DESERVE TO BE ABUSED Carmelite nun Sister Mary of St. Peter. Receive a free booklet. 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