ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH

EASTON ROAD & FAIRHILL AVENUE GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA JANUARY 24, 2021

MISSION STATEMENT RECTORY AND PARISH OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic , respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family Glenside, PA 19038 ties, and valuing our diverse community, are called by Baptism 215-572-0128 to commit ourselves to: fax: 215-572-0482  Give glory to God by liturgy which unites and strengthens the [email protected] community of faith;  Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging Office Hours: each home to be a domestic church; MONDAY-FRIDAY—9 AM-3 PM  Listen to the of , live it in our daily lives, and share it with one another; and  Serve others as Jesus did, especially the poor and those in need.

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JANUARY IS WORSHIP AID ON PAGE 8 OVERTY WARENESS ONTH P A M 61 St. Luke—cover—page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 24, 2021

MASS READINGS AND INTENTIONS FOR WEEK UNITY VIGIL Sunday, January 24 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesdays, 5:30—6:30 pm 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 25:4-9; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Join us in front of church on Tuesdays as Mark 1:14-20 “We Stand Against Racism” Monday, January 25 – The Conversion of Paul, the There is no need to stay for the entire hour Apostle —stay as long as you wish. You can also make a visit to church beforehand—we have :3-16 or 9:1-22; Psalm 117:1bc, 2; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays. :15-18 6:30 am Thomas and Carmella Dominick Check out our Young Adults Group (for those in their Tuesday, January 26 – Timothy and Titus, Bishops 20’s and 30’s)! For information email Matt Smith at :1-8 or Titus 1:1-5; [email protected] or you can check out our Psalm 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; :31-35 Facebook page. 8:30 am Ann Henner The link for our page is: https://www.facebook.com/ Wednesday, January 27 – Weekday / Saint Angela Merici, groups/stlukesyoungadultsglenside/about/. All parishioners are welcome to our Hebrews 10:11-18; Psalm 110:1-4; Mark 4:1-20 Sodality and Novena Devotions 6:30 am and Frances Broderick after the 8:30 Mass on Tuesdays, through May. Thursday, January 28 – Saint , Priest, MANUP PHILLY MEN’S CONFERENCE Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 24:1-4b, 5-6; Mark 4:21-25 SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 8:30 am Joe Coll (Donna and Joe Kelley) Men are invited to join Catholic men from throughout the Friday, January 29 – Weekday Archdiocese for a day focused on fellowship and ways to Hebrews 10:32-39; Psalm 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; live your faith everyday. The 13th Annual Archdiocesan Mark 4:26-34 Catholic Men's Conference will be held on Saturday 6:30 am Communion Service March 6, 2021. The Man Up Philly volunteer team is Saturday, January 30 – Weekday finalizing their plans for the 2021 Conference and they Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; (Ps) :69-75; Mark 4:35-41 have a fantastic line-up of speakers confirmed. 8:30 am Anna Walsh (Eucharistic Ministers) Given the current environment, their focus is working to Sunday, January 31 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time find ways to safely gather. They are currently evaluating Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9; multiple options from smaller gatherings in local parishes 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 to larger gatherings in local high schools, and if not feasible, an all virtual conference via a live webcast. The Pro-Life Rose, Find out more and register at manupphilly.com placed before the statue of Mary, is in loving memory of Give blood. Help save lives. Denise Tumelty. BLOOD DRIVE In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come after me, and I will make you .” As disciples, we are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking care of God’s St. Luke, Father Fitzpatrick Hall poor is indeed living gospel values. This month, through Friday, February 12, 2021, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to Appointments preferred. assist families by providing food, utilities, rent, and other For an appointment, please contact Tina Dean at bills. May God Bless You! Use the envelopes found on [email protected], or the tables in the rear of church or use those that are sign-up online: visit redcrossblood.org mailed with your Sunday envelopes. Place the envelope in and enter sponsor code St. Luke the Evangelist. the collection basket. Or sign up for e-giving at Dial 1-800-RED CROSS for additional information. parishgiving.org. 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 2 PRESENTATION BY FR. CHRIS WALSH January 24, 2021 Fr. Walsh, pastor of St. Raymond’s parish, will give a Dear Parishioners, presentation at St. Luke on Monday, January 25. The presentation is for the parents of 2nd and 7th graders Hopefully this will be a calmer more, peaceful week who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of First for everyone. As we settle into Ordinary Time I would Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation in a like to begin our observance of the Year of St. Joseph, few months. Attendance at church is for the parents only, which Francis proclaimed on December 8th. This but the livestream presentation is available to all. Holy Year of St. Joseph began on that date and will Monday, January 25, 6:20—7:30 pm conclude December 8, 2021. St. Joseph was proclaimed as

Livestream is available on our website Patron of the Universal Church 150 years ago. As spouse www.stlukerc.org of Mary, and foster father of Jesus, Joseph is a patron and intercessor for husbands, fathers, and workers. “Go to A VOCATION VIEW Joseph.” The Church needs St. Joseph. We need St. Come after Me. Jesus called Andrew and Peter and James Joseph. and John. He calls still in our day. Are you willing to drop We have been blessed at St. Luke’s with the presence your nets and follow? (Mark 1:14-20) of the Sisters of St. Joseph. I point out again our stained glass window of St. Joseph over the Fairhill Avenue doors RESPECT LIFE PRAYER: of the church, and our image of St. Joseph in the rear of For those suffering after abortion: may they know that the the church, which are with us always. Because these are Lord desires to bring healing, and turn to Him for His not as visible to us every day, we have placed a special mercy and peace. statue of St. Joseph in the front of the church for the entire Year of St. Joseph. RESPECT LIFE REFLECTION: “Many people know someone personally who is suffering As a parish we began our observance this past because of an abortion. If a friend confided in you Tuesday, January 19, when we offered the Votive Mass of tomorrow that she had an abortion, would you be able to St. Joseph, and began praying a Prayer to St. Joseph respond in a way that brings her closer to healing? … suggested for this year, which was included in last week’s Even a woman who doesn’t go to church or think of bulletin, along with the Litany of St. Joseph, and the herself as religious can be afraid that God will never official image of St. Joseph from St. Joseph University. forgive her for having an abortion. She should know that Throughout the year we will preach, teach, and God loves and forgives those who are sorrowful. He celebrate this wonderful man and saint -- St. Joseph. Try wants to comfort them and give them his peace.” to be open and learn more of St. Joseph during this USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities coming year. Is there a picture or statue of St. Joseph in “How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion” your home? Finally, I am so blessed to have St. Joseph as my GODPARENTS AT BAPTISM patron and model. & SPONSORS AT CONFIRMATION The purpose of a Godparent and Sponsor is to be for the Thank you again for the strength of your faith, and candidate a living example of what it means to be a your willingness to grow in our faith. Be assured of my Catholic. A Godparent or Sponsor must be a baptized and prayers for each of you, and know how much I depend confirmed Catholic who is an active member of the on yours. . (A parent may not be the Godparent or St. Luke, pray for us. Sponsor of their child.) Father Joe Brandt

It is possible to have a proxy for a Godparent or Sponsor at the celebration of the sacrament. The requirements for THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY the proxy are the same as for the actual Godparent or Human fraternity. Sponsor. May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying Please notify the priest before Mass if you would like to for one another, open to all. receive the Eucharist in a low-gluten host. 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 3 SAINT PAULA Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson 347-404 St. Mark, in giving us this scene for meditation as the Holy Spirit’s spokes- FEAST DAY IS JANUARY 26 man, hits upon the secret of every good salesperson as well. For it seems to me The of widows, Paula that such people are actually selling a dream. One they passionately believe in. was a wealthy Roman widowed with My own dear Dad spent the bulk of his working years selling life insurance. five children at age 32. Another In this case, the “dream” is guaranteed security and strong protection against widow introduced her to St. , the twin nightmares of uncertainty and fear. But all salespeople offer a product a priest and papal secretary to St. that will not only preclude disaster but also bring a strong dose of hope and Damasus. Jerome became her optimism. spiritual director, urging a life of asceticism and charity. When he Our Lord Jesus could also be called “the World’s Greatest Salesman.” He learned she was fluent in Greek, he has all the good qualities of a person who believes in what they’re selling, so to enlisted her help in translating Greek speak, and none of the dark characteristics often attributed to salespeople. His biblical texts for his new “product” of course is “the Kingdom of God.” He tells us it is nearer than we version of the . Paula had joined think. the circle of nobility-born Roman In the process He was actually selling Himself as the perfect actualization of women in Jerome’s orbit, and that kingdom. He made His hearers understand that this kingdom is such that followed him to the Holy Land when positivity is the law of the land and undying love is its hallmark. In other words, he left . She taught herself He was “selling” God back to those who had abandoned Him. How good He Hebrew, and exhausted her wealth was at His work shows in the way even His first listeners were so quickly able building a monastery, three convents to leave behind much of their old life and walk with Him. and a hospital in Bethlehem. Some of the actors who have played Jesus in Hollywood films have man- Copyright © 2020, United States aged for me to capture His charm to a satisfying degree. It may be that as a Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. confirmed romantic I fell for their portrayals too easily. But I watched through the lens of a committed believer in Jesus, and one who has his own ideas of PARISH MISSION & how to play Jesus. However, the Bible tells me not just to play the role but live 40 HOURS DEVOTION it. Prayer: Conversation With God But no matter our nature or temperament, we are all “hard wired” to be Jan. 31, Feb. 1 & 2 attracted by truth and the obvious conviction of an authentic truth teller. We St. Anthony of Parish “buy into” their wares with ease. Is it any wonder that Simon and Andrew, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler James and John dropped their fishing nets to follow the Divine Troubadour?

Evening Prayer: 6:45 pm And aren’t you glad that you did too? What we have gained from this mag- netism of the Master is the joy of having Someone to believe in. That cannot be Presentations by Fr. Timothy taken away from us by anyone, especially the one “evil salesman” who was for- Danaher, O.P.: 7 pm merly an . That’s why it’s best for us to remember: in Sanctuary & Livestream www.saintanthonyparish.org “You are writing a Gospel, a chapter each day, By deeds that you do, by words that you say. 2021 Church calendars, courtesy of People read what you write, whether faithless or true. the William R. May Funeral Home, Say! What is that gospel, according to YOU?” are available at the exits of Church. God love you and give you His peace! Pick one up for a handy reference

1st Reading: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 The prophet, as God’s spokesman, brings about a miraculous turnaround by the people of Nineveh. Prior to that, the city was known only for its sinful cruelty and wickedness.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 St. Paul believed in an imminent end of the world, so he recommends detachment from earthly ways. It would be ridiculous to maintain one’s “status quo” in such circumstances.

Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20 Jesus calls His first disciples. He was so compelling that they were immediate with their responses. Jesus describes their new life’s work as their becoming “fishers of men.” 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 4 On the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Universal Church celebrates Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, Sunday of the Word of God, an initiative established by Pope Francis as a day holy and beloved, “devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of heartfelt compassion, kindness, God.” (Apostolic Letter, Aperuit Illis, n. 3). humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and Listed here are 10 points for fruitful Scripture reading. forgiving one another, 1. Bible reading is for Catholics. The Church encourages Catholics to make if one has a grievance against reading the Bible part of their daily prayer lives. Reading these inspired words, another; as the Lord has forgiven people grow deeper in their relationship with God and come to understand you, so must you also do. their place in the community God has called them to in himself. And over all these put on love, 2. Prayer is the beginning and the end. Reading the Bible is not like reading a that is, the bond of . novel or a history book. It should begin with a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. Scripture reading should end :12-14 with a prayer that this Word will bear fruit in our lives, helping us to become holier and more faithful people. WEEK OF PRAYER FOR 3. Get the whole story! When selecting a Bible, look for a Catholic edition. A CHRISTIAN UNITY Catholic edition will include the Church’s complete list of sacred books along JANUARY 18–25, 2021 with introductions and notes for understanding the text. A Catholic edition will Every year, Christian communities have an imprimatur notice on the back of the title page. An imprimatur and churches join together to pray indicates that the book is free of errors in Catholic doctrine. for the visible unity of the Church, 4. The Bible isn’t a book. It’s a library. The Bible is a collection of 73 books accepting the will of , who written over the course of many centuries. The books include royal history, prayed “that all may be one” (John prophecy, poetry, challenging letters to struggling new faith communities, and 17:21) during the Week of Prayer for believers’ accounts of the preaching and . Knowing the genre Christian Unity. In much of the of the book you are reading will help you understand the literary tools the world, this Week of Prayer is author is using and the meaning the author is trying to convey. commemorated from January 18-25. 5. Know what the Bible is – and what it isn’t. The Bible is the story of God’s relationship with the people he has called to himself. It is not intended to be As we gather throughout our world read as history text, a science book, or a political manifesto. In the Bible, God to pray for the unity of in teaches us the truths that we need for the sake of our salvation. 2021, we celebrate the theme 6. The sum is greater than the parts. Read the Bible in context. What happens before and after – even in other books – helps us to understand the true “Abide in my love… you shall bear much fruit.” (John 15:1-17) meaning of the text. 7. The Old relates to the New. The Old Testament and the We are reminded by the very voice shed light on each other. While we read the Old Testament in light of the death of Jesus Christ that he is the vine and and , it has its own value as well. Together, these we are the branches. The sap that testaments help us to understand God’s plan for human beings. nourishes a grapevine is a metaphor 8. You do not read alone. By reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture, of the Holy Spirit nourishing the Catholics join those faithful men and women who have taken God’s Word to whole vine of the one Church, no heart and put it into practice in their lives. We read the Bible within the matter what our branch. Each tradition of the Church to benefit from the holiness and wisdom of all the branch can produce abundant good faithful. fruit to nourish in turn the whole 9. What is God saying to me? The Bible is not addressed only to long-dead world. But Christ himself is the vine people in a faraway land. It is addressed to each of us in our own unique who holds us all together. situations. When we read, we need to understand what the text says and how the faithful have understood its meaning in the past. In light of this Together then, especially after the understanding, we then ask: What is God saying to me? upheavals and anguish of 2020, let us 10. Reading isn’t enough. If Scripture remains just words on a page, our work is all abide in Christ’s love to bear the not done. We need to meditate on the message and put it into action in our good fruit that can make 2021 a lives. Only then can the word be “living and effective.” (Hebrews 4:12). blessing for all. Pray that they all may - by Mary Elizabeth Sperry, Associate Director for Utilization of the New American Bible. be one. 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 5 LITANY OF Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021

God our Father in heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us Saint Joseph, pray for us Noble son of the House of , pray for us Light of , pray for us Husband of the Mother of God, pray for us Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us Faithful guardian of Christ, pray for us Head of the , pray for us Joseph, chaste and just, pray for us Joseph, prudent and brave, pray for us Joseph, obedient and loyal, pray for us Pattern of patience, pray for us Lover of poverty, pray for us Model of workers, pray for us Example to parents, pray for us Guardian of virgins, pray for us Image of St. Joseph used with permission: Tyrolese Art Pillar of family life, pray for us Glass Co., Austria, 1899 / Courtesy Saint Joseph’s Comfort of the troubled, pray for us University Collection, Philadelphia / Formerly in Our Hope of the sick, pray for us Lady of Mercy Church in Philadelphia Patron of the dying, pray for us PRAYER BEFORE WORK Terror of evil spirits, pray for us Protector of the Church, pray for us TO ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are Lamb of God, you take away devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a the sins of the world. have mercy on us spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to Lamb of God, you take away work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my the sins of the world, have mercy on us natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, Lamb of God, you take away considering it an honor to employ and develop by means the sins of the world, have mercy on us of labor the gifts received from God; to work with order, God made him master of his household. peace, moderation, and patience, never shrinking from And put him in charge of all that he owned. weariness and trials; to work above all with purity of

Let us pray. intention and detachment from self, keeping unceasingly Almighty God, before my eyes death and the account that I must give of in your infinite wisdom and love time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vain you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God.

the mother of your Son. All for Jesus, all through Mary, all after thy example, O As we enjoy his protection on earth , Saint Joseph. may we have the help of his prayers in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Such shall be my watch-word in life and in death. Amen.

Year of Saint Joseph, 2021 Composed by Pope St. Pius X Archdiocese of Philadelphia 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 6 UPDATE FROM 2020 CONTRIBUTION SAINT JOHN’S HOSPICE STATEMENTS To all of our wonderful donors we Contribution statements for total are beyond grateful! You recently donations of $500 and above were received an email that our casserole just mailed. If you have not received pick-ups would be on hold as we yours, or want a contribution state- work on getting our truck back up ment for donations totaling less than and running. Many of you responded $500, please contact Tina at the rec- and brought the casseroles down. We tory office (215-572-0128, Monday are very grateful and want to thank During Poverty Awareness Month, through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, or each of you because of your amazing join the U.S. Bishops, the Catholic [email protected]. We are grate- generosity we are completely stocked Campaign for Human Development, ful for every contribution. up on casseroles at this time and and the Catholic community in the Contributions to the Church for would ask that you communicate United States in taking up Pope which no goods or services are pro- with those in your casserole program Francis’ challenge to live in solidarity vided, are tax deductible on your to put a brief hold on making with the poor! Income Tax Return. casseroles if you don't have storage You can see a calendar with available. We will notify you as soon reflection and action items for each Keep our sister parish in Haiti, as we are able to resume the day at www.stlukerc.org or on the the Parish of casserole program! Bishops’ site (usccb.org). Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours, Thank you again. in your prayers. PRAYER FOR THE POOR EPIPHANY GIFTS We are collecting palm to burn for We continue to collect gifts for the God of Justice, open our eyes to see you in the face ashes for men cared for at St. John’s Hospice. Ash Wednesday, February 17. Leave your gifts in the baskets in the of the poor. Open our ears to hear you in the There are baskets in church for your rear of church. Feel free to leave gifts old palm. of clothing as well as toiletries cries of the exploited. throughout the year. Gifts will be Open our mouths to defend you in Doing Good Isn’t Always Easy. given to St. John’s at the monthly the public squares as well as in But it’s Never Been More donation days (when they resume). private deeds. Important. Remind us that what we do to the “Goodness, together with love, RCIA: RITE OF CHRISTIAN least ones, we do to you. justice and solidarity, are not INITIATION OF ADULTS Amen. achieved once and for all; they have

This is a process by which adults Prayer taken from Being Neighbor, the to be realized each day. It is not prepare for and are initiated (or com- Catechism and Social Justice, Catholic possible to settle for what was plete their initiation) into the Catho- Campaign for Human Development, achieved in the past and lic Church. Our process runs year- Copyright © 1998, United States complacently enjoy it, as if we could round—you can begin at any time. Conference of Catholic Bishops, somehow disregard the fact that For more information contact Jeanne Washington, DC. All rights reserved. many of our brothers and sisters still Kyle, [email protected] endure situations that cry out for our More than 1.5 million children attention.” - povertyusa.org EGISTER IN THE ARISH experience homelessness in a year. R P We welcome new members and More than 38 million Americans Please check out the ad on one of invite parishioners to share fully in live in poverty our back pages for the our parish life. As new members you Finding Faber app. bring vitality and growth to our You have been told, O mortal, what It is a way to connect and find out parish. is good, and what the LORD more info about our advertisers. requires of you: To register, visit the rectory during Only to do justice and to love office hours or find the registration goodness, and to walk humbly with form at www.stlukerc.org. your God. - 6:8 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 7 CONFITEOR through him all things were made. I confess to almighty God For us men and for our salvation and to you, my brothers and sisters, he came down from heaven, that I have greatly sinned, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, in my thoughts and in my words, and became man. in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, For our sake he was crucified under , through my fault, through my fault, he suffered death and was buried, through my most grievous fault; and rose again on the third day therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, in accordance with the Scriptures. all the and Saints, He ascended into heaven and you, my brothers and sisters, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. to pray for me to the Lord our God. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead GLORY TO GOD (GLORIA) and his kingdom will have no end. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, We praise you, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, we bless you, who has spoken through the prophets. we adore you, we glorify you, I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. we give you thanks for your great glory, I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins Lord God, heavenly King, and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead O God, almighty Father. and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; for the praise and glory of his name, you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; for our good you are seated at the right hand of the Father, and the good of all his holy Church. have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, PREFACE you alone are the Lord, The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. you alone are the Most High, Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Jesus Christ, Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just. with the Holy Spirit, OLY in the glory of God the Father. H Amen. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. PSALM RESPONSE: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. NICENE CREED Hosanna in the highest. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, INVITATION TO COMMUNION maker of heaven and earth, Lord, I am not worthy of all things visible and invisible. that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, and my soul shall be healed. the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. Excerpts from the English of The Roman Missal © God from God, Light from Light, 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy true God from true God, Corporation. All rights reserved. begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; 1/24/21—61 St. Luke—page 8 YOUNG ADULT RETREAT Drug & Alcohol Addiction MARTIN SAINTS CLASSICAL February 5 - 7, 2021 Rehab, Treatment & Recovery HIGH SCHOOL Marianist Family Retreat Center Resources in Pennsylvania Admissions Open House: January Cape May Point, NJ 08212 The rate of heroin abuse in 31, 11 am Join other young adults (ages 22-35), Pennsylvania is double the national 7th Grade Visitation: March 30 married or single, to take a step back average, and heroin and prescription Guest Student Visit: Contact our from your busy life. 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