Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, ac- cording to the LORD’S bidding. Now Nineveh was an enormously large city. It took three days to go through it. Jonah began his journey through the city, and had gone but a single day’s Opening Song walk announcing, “Forty days more and Nine- veh shall be destroyed, “when the people of Ni- SOMETIMES BY STEP (MULLINS) neveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast Oh God, You are my God, and all of them, great and small, put on sack- And I will ever praise You cloth. Oh God, You are my God, And I will ever praise You When God saw by their actions how they turned And I will seek You in the morning from their evil way, he repented of the evil that And I will learn to walk in Your ways he had threatened to do to them; he did not car- And step by step You'll lead me ry it out. And I will follow You all of my days...... And I will follow You all of my days Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 And I will follow You all of my da----ys R. (4a) Teach me your ways, O Lord. And step by step You'll lead me, Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; and I will follow You all of my days. teach me your paths, Guide me in your truth and teach me, Gloria for you are God my savior. R. Teach me your ways, O Lord. Glory to God in the highest, Remember that your compassion, O LORD, and on earth peace to people of good will. and your love are from of old. We praise you, we bless you, In your kindness remember me, we adore you, we glorify you, because of your goodness, O LORD. we give you thanks for your great glory, R. Teach me your ways, O Lord. Lord God, heavenly King, Good and upright is the LORD; O God, almighty Father. thus he shows sinners the way. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, He guides the humble to justice Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, and teaches the humble his way. you take away the sins of the world, R. Teach me your ways, O Lord. have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, Second Reading 1 Cor 7:29-31 receive our prayer, I tell you, brothers and sisters, the time is running you are seated at the right hand of the Father, out. From now on, let those having wives act as have mercy on us. not having them, those weeping as not weeping, For you alone are the Holy One, those rejoicing as not rejoicing, those buying as you alone are the Lord, not owning, those using the world as not using it you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, fully. For the world in its present form is passing with the Holy Spirit, away. in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Alleluia Mk 1:15 First Reading John 3:1-5, 10 R. Alleluia, alleluia. The word of the LORD came to Jonah, saying: The kingdom of God is at hand. “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and an- Repent and believe in the Gospel. nounce to it the message that I will tell you.” R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 Gospel Mk 1:14-20 of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of After John had been arrested, Jesus came to the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is Offeratory Song at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” THE SUMMONS (ROBERT KOCHIS)

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Si- 1. Will you come and follow me mon and his brother Andrew casting their nets if I but call your name? into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to Will you go where you don't know them, “Come after me, and I will make you fish- and never be the same? ers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets Will you let my love be shown? and followed him. He walked along a little far- Will you let my name be known, ther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? brother John. 2. Will you leave yourself behind They too were in a boat mending their nets. if I but call your name? Then he called them. So they left their father Will you care for cruel and kind Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and never be the same? and followed him. Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare? Nicene Creed Will you let me answer prayer I believe in one God, the Father almighty, in you and you in me? maker of heaven and earth, 3. Will you let the blinded see of all things visible and invisible. if I but call your name? I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Will you set the prisoners free the Only Begotten Son of God, and never be the same? born of the Father before all ages. Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen, God from God, Light from Light, true God from and admit to what I mean in you and you in me? true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For Holy us men and for our salvation he came down from Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of hosts. heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of Heaven and earth are full of your glory. the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake Hosanna in the highest. he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. death and was buried, and rose again on the third Hosanna in the highest. day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascend- ed into heaven and is seated at the right hand of Memorial Acclamation the Father. He will come again in glory to judge When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, the living and the dead and his kingdom will have we proclaim your Death, O Lord, no end. until you come again.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Our Father who with the Father and the Son is adored and Our Father, who art in heaven, glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Give us this day our daily bread, Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness and forgive us our trespasses, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 as we forgive those who trespass against us; So take me as I am... and lead us not into temptation, CHORUS but deliver us from evil. Amen. 2. 'cause You are my everything,

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory You are the song I sing, are yours now and for ever. I'll do anything for You Teach me how to pray, Lamb of God To live a life of grace, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, I'll go anywhere with You... have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away Jesus, be my everything... the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, grant us Recessional Song peace. CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT (Farrell) 1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter un- Longing for truth, we turn to you. der my roof, but only say the word and my soul Make us your own, your holy people, shall be healed. Light of the world to see. CHORUS Communion Songs Christ, be our light! Sing in our hearts. LORD, YOU HAVE COME (GABARAIN) Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! 1. Lord, You have come to the seashore Shine in your Church gathered today.

Neither searching for the rich nor the wise. 2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Desiring only that I should follow…. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has pow'r to save us. CHORUS Make us your living voice. O Lord, with Your eyes set upon me, 3. Longing for food, many are hungry, Gently smiling, You have spoken my name. Longing for water, many still thirst. All I long for I have found by the water, Make us your bread, broken for others, At Your side, I will seek other shores…. shared until all are fed. 2. Lord, see my goods, my possessions; In my boat You find no power, no wealth. Will You accept, then, my nets and labor?

3. Lord, take my hands and direct them. Help me spend myself in seeking the lost, Returning love for the love You gave me….

4. Lord, as I drift on the waters, Be the resting place, of my restless heart. My life’s companion, my friend and refuge….

JESUS MY EVERYTHING (MAHER)

1. I've been looking for a reason, I've been longing for a purpose. Christ, Be Our Light - Bernadette Farrell Words and Music - ©1993 OCP; Jesus, I'm losing all my meaning, My Everything - Matt Maher Words and Music - ©2003 OCP; Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore - Cesáreo Gabaráin I've run out of excuses. Words and Music - ©1987 Oregon Catholic Press; The Summons - John L Bell Lord it's hard to know You, Music - ©1987 Iona Community & WGRG; Sometimes By Step - David (Beaker) Strasser, Rich Mullins ©1992 Kid Brothers Of St. Frank Publishing; All rights I don't always see Your plan. reserved. Used with permission under ONE LISCENSE #37819-A / CCLI But holiness is calling me, #20943423. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 PARISH NEWS ST. PATRICK’S IHM Boy Scout Troop 179 will CASSEROLES once again be holding its annual Super Bowl Pizza Sale Fundraiser. WE NEED YOUR HELP! These pizzas are fresh, 14" and Because of Covid-19 we made by our Scouts them- stopped the casserole pro- selves. All proceeds go towards gram. We are going to try to helping our Scouts earn their way start again in February, 2021. to Summer Camp and other activ- Have you ever wondered what the priest means ities. We will be taking orders for pizzas from when he says, “You can pick up your casseroles in now until Feb 3, 2021. Pizzas will be available for the back of church”? The Ladies Sodality has pick up in the sponsored a program with St. Patrick’s Center to cafeteria between 2:00 and 5:30 PM on Saturday make casseroles for them. We take around 30 Feb 6th Orders can be placed with a Scout at the casseroles on the 3rd Thursday of February, April, back of Church, or by calling John Ebert at 314- 258-0613. June, August, October and December to St. Pat- rick’s Center. When I say we I mean ladies and As always, thank you for your continued sup- gentlemen from the parish and even some that port of our Scouts! have moved from the parish make the casseroles for us. Everyone is welcome to participate. The Congratulations to Ladies Sodality supplies the containers, some of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Saputo Jr. who will cele- the ingredients and the recipe. You would supply brate 74 years of marriage the hamburger, onions, celery and the chees- on January 25th. es. One of the committee women would call and ask if you could do a casserole for that month. You are under no obligation to say yes for that month if you have a lot going on, she will try you the next time. All you have to do is put the recipe together, freeze it and bring it up to the IHM hall. Then we take the casseroles to St. Pat- REST IN PEACE rick’s Center. Right now, you would maybe only have to make a casserole two or three times a In your charity please pray for year. But we are asking for your help, if you Al Book would like to be on the list to make a casserole or . if you have any questions about the program, please call one of the St. Patrick’s casserole com- May he join his loved ones mittee ladies listed below. in joyful reunion with Jesus.

Janet Sullivan 631-9158 2020 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Marilyn Murphy 631-8999 If you would like your 2020 Contribution Eileen Schindler 329-6033 Statement mailed to you, please drop a LONG #10 self-addressed stamped envelope in the Collection Basket . Statements will be sent out starting the second week of January. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 I thought you should know – January 17, 2020 We are experimenting with a new format for our bulletin! We hope the new format will help people pray by giving them the song lyrics, readings, and responses for the Mass. We’d love your feedback on the new bulletin format, and tell us if you have good ideas on how to help people pray at Mass! I’ll be on vacation to see family from Tuesday February 2 to Friday February 5, so we won’t have daily mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary on those days. God bless you all and keep praying for our parish! Here’s the final installment of our “Resolve” message series. This week we start another one ______The Lord of the Rings is my favorite novel. It’s by J.R.R. Tolkien; maybe you’ve seen the movie. The main charac- ters are hobbit, little people. Now The Lord of the Rings is epic fantasy, and it’s pretty standard in epic fantasy for characters to start small and end huge: by the end of the 14 books and 11,000 pages of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, every farm boy and girl you fell in love with in chapters one through three is saving the world with superpowers. Tolkien’s genius is that his main characters, the hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin, become great while they stay small. Their victory is not in superpowers, but in the commitments they keep by humility and love. Tolkien understood imaginative fiction can renew our wonder at the world around us, at the way things real- ly are, and his hobbits point out the wonder of our creation. Human beings are small and limited in many ways, yet in those limits, we can be great heroes. Just like the hobbits’ choices changed the course of their world, so also our humble choices have lead us to greatness and heroism if they help us keep our commitments. Resolve is the human quality that makes us ready to keep a commitment. It’s different than willpower, because resolve applies to a specific commitment. It might take you years to grow in willpower, but you can choose things this week, today, to increase your resolve. So far in this message series on resolve, we’ve looked at two humble choices: the choice to get clear about what we’re doing and why it is worth it, and the choice to think true and cor- rect those falsehoods that bounce around in our heads, statements we accept about ourselves, but would never say about someone else, because they are just not true. Today, we’re going to talk about a third choice that can in- crease our resolve. Maybe this choice is the most humble of all. To increase your resolve, shape circumstances. Look, our circumstances—what’s going on in and the things around us as we live—those circumstances affect us in big ways. We are not iron-willed Marvel Heroes like Captain Marvel or the Hulk. We are human beings, capable of greatness, certainly, but a greatest built on humility. So: when you resolve to do something, if you want to be successful, shape your circumstances. If you resolve to change your diet, get that bad food out of the house! If you want to get out and get walking, find a friend or a podcast or a prayer pattern that makes walking more fun! These are basic insights, right? But they sure make a difference. The deeper insight that often escapes us is how much we can influence our circumstance, the full possibilities of changing the shape of our life in little ways or in big ones, to strengthen our resolve. So many things in your life don’t have to be the just way they are today. My mom and dad got a lot of mileage for their marriage when they realized TV was optional. An old fashioned way of expressing the same advice is “avoid the near occasion of sin”. That means, notice in advance—or if you are like me, from bitter experience!—what circumstances tend to lead you to defeat, and change the circumstances. Notice in advance—or if you are like me, by repeated attempts and successes and lots of failures!—what circumstances tend to lead you to victory, and set up your life so those circumstances show up more often. Let me give you an example. St. Paul wrote the Corinthians: “Avoid immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the immoral person sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a tem- ple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and you are not your own?” Paul tells the Corinthi- ans to be chaste. He wants them to be disciples with wisdom and integrity. He wants them to follow the teaching of Jesus. He wants them to honor the beautiful, joyful, and holy gift of a man and woman renewing their marriage Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 vows and welcoming a new life into the world by the mutual gift of their bodies. St. Paul knows that this is something very good. And, he knows that any use of these natural powers outside of the covenant of marriage is something very bad. But we don’t have to take Paul’s word for it. If we really pay at- tention, we can look around the world and see harm done by immorality, not just in huge social stuff human be- ings harmed by abortion or human trafficking or adultery. Look around and think, and you can see immorality’s more pervasive harm in quiet poison of people who found exploitation or impermanence or heartbreak when what they needed to find was a good friend. The good news is right there in St. Paul’s simple direction, “Avoid immorality,” and his homely encouragement, “The Lord is for the body; God raised the Lord and will raise us up by his power.” Ordinary people like you and me can be chaste. The power of the Lord’s resurrection is at work in us, so that we can be forgiven. Whatever our past, Jesus can make us new, make us at peace with God, make us good friends. Chastity really is possible for us. Now, to make that possibility real, yes, it’s important to get clear on why chastity matters, why it’s worth it. To make the possibility real, yes, it’s important to think true about how much God loves you right now as you are to- day, about how much God promises you, and about how much hope’s there for you, because in each good con- fession the Lord Jesus removes your defeats while your victories shine ever before him. But do you know what? To make the possibility of chastity real for you, it is important to shape circumstances. A big part of the battle for chastity is the battle to shape circumstances. I just mean that we notice in our own lives and in the lives of others what tends to lead purity of heart, intent, and action. We notice in our own lives and in the lives of others what tends to lead to defeat and immorality. Then we make the humble, courageous choices, sometimes simple, some- times challenging, to change our environment, to avoid the near occasions of sin, to set up for success, and to shape our circumstances. Brothers and sisters, please allow me to give you an invitation for the week ahead. Think about your life. Identify a circumstance that weakens your resolve. Then tell someone you respect what you are going to do to shape that circumstance for victory. -Fr. Aaron Nord

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Celebration of the Holy Mass Sacraments Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Sunday Vigil) Please call the Rectory to inquire about receiving the Sacraments. Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Weekdays Monday-Friday 8am Mass (Church) Care for those who are homebound, hospitalized, 1st Saturday of the Month 8:00 a.m. (Church) or in nursing home. Please call the Rectory to ar- range for Communion to be brought to any parishioner Holydays As announced inside bulletin who is unable to come to Mass. Please inform the Rec- Eucharistic Adoration tory as soon as any parishioner is admitted to any hos- 1st Saturday of the month following 8:00 a.m. pital or nursing home. Mass until 11:30 a.m. New Parishioners Sacrament of Reconciliation Please call the rectory to register as soon as possible. Saturday 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 In Matthew 4:19 we read the well-known quote, “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus was calling Simon and Peter; he is also calling us to be disciples who lead others to Jesus. How do we do this? I feel often our actions speak louder than our words. I am reminded by the quotes, “Preach the gospel always: use words when necessary” and “You may be the only Bible a person reads” that as I profess to be a Christian, my words and actions must also be Christ like. I may be ablet to quote the Bible, go to Mass a few times a week and have a lovely collection of rosaries…if my words and ac- tions are not that of Christ’s love nor do I speak to others about Jesus, am I truly being a disciple? Am I helping people to know Jesus? Am I allowing the Holy spirit to work through me? Actions are definitely crucial. With that said, I cannot dismiss the value of sharing our personal experi- ence with the Lord. We do not want to fall short, by worshiping God without actually following Jesus. I pray that the Spirit will move me to share my personal experience; where I have seen him work in my life, where I have been blessed and the times I have been aware of His Presence. When we share our love of Jesus and the blessings we have received, we are faith-sharing which is dif- ferent than preaching. We are sharing the love, strength, forgiveness, guidance and other gifts we have received. There are times when God uses us to speak to others. May we offer our words and actions to the Lord, may we pray first; listen for guidance from the Spirit, then be aware of our actions and words. “Lord, I want to be a disciple, I want to help people to know you. Help me to please you. Amen.” Debbie Gartner Pastoral Associate

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High School starting Jan. 30th and going Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) has a social worker through March 6th and on Wednesdays at who will complete your Property Tax Credit at your Thomos Dunn Learning Center on Wednes- home. She will also complete a benefits checklist for days through April 14th. St. Louis City to determine if you are eligible for any other benefits. She can email and fax your claim to the MO Dept. of Revenue, or give you instructions on Due to Covid, no Walk Ins will be taken. You mailing it. If interested, please call Donna Adams at must make a reservation. Visit 314-446-2472. She wears a mask and gloves and tries www.st.louistap.org to make an appointment. to stay at least six feet apart. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 Saint of the Week es” (1 Timothy 5:23). Titus has the distinction of being a close friend and disciple of Paul as well as a fellow missionary. He was Greek, apparently from Antioch. Even though Titus was a Gentile, Paul would not let him be forced to undergo circumcision at Jerusa- lem. Titus is seen as a peacemaker, administrator, great friend. Paul’s second letter to Corinth af- fords an insight into the depth of his friendship with Titus, and the great fellowship they had in preaching the gospel. Saints Timothy and Titus

Saints of the Day for January 26 When Paul was having trouble with the communi- ty at Corinth, Titus was the bearer of Paul’s severe Saints Timothy and Titus’ Story letter and was successful in smoothing things out. Paul writes he was strengthened not only by the What we know from the New Testament of Tim- arrival of Titus but also “by the encouragement othy’s life makes it sound like that of a modern with which he was encouraged in regard to you, as harried bishop. He had the honor of being a fel- he told us of your yearning, your lament, your zeal low apostle with Paul, both sharing the privilege for me, so that I rejoiced even more…. And his of preaching the gospel and suffering for it. heart goes out to you all the more, as he remem- bers the obedience of all of you, when you re- Timothy had a Greek father and a Jewish mother ceived him with fear and trembling” (2 Corinthi- named Eunice. Being the product of a “mixed” ans 7:7a, 15). marriage, he was considered illegitimate by the Jews. It was his grandmother, Lois, who first be- The Letter to Titus addresses him as the adminis- came Christian. Timothy was a convert of Paul trator of the Christian community on the island of around the year 47 and later joined him in his ap- Crete, charged with organizing it, correcting abus- ostolic work. He was with Paul at the founding of es, and appointing presbyter-bishops. the Church in Corinth. During the 15 years he worked with Paul, he became one of his most Reflection faithful and trusted friends. He was sent on diffi- cult missions by Paul—often in the face of great In Titus we get another glimpse of life in the early disturbance in local churches which Paul had Church: great zeal in the apostolate, great com- founded. munion in Christ, great friendship. Yet always there is the problem of human nature and the un- Timothy was with Paul in Rome during the latter’s glamorous details of daily life: the need for charity house arrest. At some period Timothy himself and patience in “quarrels with others, fears within was in prison (Hebrews 13:23). Paul installed him myself,” as Paul says. Through it all, the love of as his representative at the Church of Ephesus. Christ sustained them. At the end of the Letter to Titus, Paul says that when the temporary substi- Timothy was comparatively young for the work tute comes, “hurry to me.” he was doing. Several references seem to indicate that he was timid. And one of Paul’s most fre- Saints Timothy and Titus are the Patron quently quoted lines was addressed to him: “Stop Saints of: drinking only water, but have a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illness- Stomach Disorders Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2021 MINISTRY SCHEDULE Mon. 1/25 8:00 a.m. Steven Zoricic LECTORS Tues. 1/26 8:00 a.m. Jeron Smith Wed. 1/27 8:00 a.m. Pat Corson January 23/24th Thurs. 1/28 8:00 a.m. John Wilson 4:30 p.m. Howie Hirschfield Fri. 1/29 8:00 a.m. Sr. Mary Ann 7:30 a.m. Art Benjamin Huelsing, SSND 10:00 a.m. Maureen Lampert Sat. 1/30 4:30 p.m. Our Parish Family January 30/31st Sun. 1/31 7:30 a.m. Celeste Lambing 4:30 p.m. Joyce Huelsmann 10:00 a.m. Mary Theresa 7:30 a.m. Glenn Mertens Thornton 10:00 a.m. Judy Hudson February 6/7th LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER 4:30 p.m. Pray for those who are sick and their care- 7:30 a.m. Mike Kuhlman givers. Pray for Laura Shaver (daughter in 10:00 a.m. Lynn Repka law of Bill and Sara), Sandy Galis (niece of Rosalyn Oldenburg and Cindy Schmaltz), Sarah Heet (granddaughter of Judy WE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING Bruegger), Jerry Yudt, Ted Shear (husband of OUR COUNTRY IN THE ARMED Therese), Angelo Bartola (husband of Katherine), FORCES. WE HOLD THEM IN OUR Paula Bonn, Gayle Mohr, Andrew Freeman HEARTS AND AWAIT THEIR SAFE (Grandson of Jim and Roxanne Wolfslau), Jerry Bren- RETURN……... del (husband of JoAnn, father of Jason), Sandy Lance Cpl. Andrew Ceriotti, U.S. Marines Ceriotti, Steve Baum (nephew of Jean Provaznik), Bob Pvt. David Walters, U.S. Army Simmons, Frank Sandrowski, Dorothy Seper, Rose- LT. Benjamin D. Stolarski, U.S. Navy mary Young, Don Smith, Therese Shurig, Kathleen Spec 4 Ian R. Larson, U.S. Army Moody (daughter of Charlie & Julie), Deacon Jack P2 Derek Ryan, U.S. Army Burke (brother of Joan Mowery), Stephanie Hagan Sgt. Lou Bollasina, U.S. Army (wife of Barry), Anna Corson, Nick Corson and those A1C John Pipes USAF who are homebound, those no longer living in their Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Clark U.S. Force Todd Bruemer, U.S. Navy homes, and all in our Prayer Book. May our Lord Je- M.K. 2 Brett Winkelmann, Coast Guard sus bring them comfort and healing. Cpl. Matthew T. Straub, U.S. Marines If someone has been left off the prayer list or if you would Sgt. Victor A. Will, U.S. Army Sgt. James A. Will, U.S. Army ROSES FOR EXPECTANT MOMS!!! Tech Sgt. James Dobrynski, U.S. Air Force SSgt. Steve Appelbaum, U.S. Air Force If you are expecting a child, we as a Parish Lance Cpl. Troy Smith, U.S. Marines would like to pray for you throughout your pregnancy. There are red roses on the table in front of the Blessed Mother’s statue in the back of Church. Please write the parents-to-be COLLECTION FOR names and due date on the card attached to one of the THE roses asking for prayers until the delivery. 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