THE PARTNER PARISHES OF

Saint Mary, & Mary, Mother of God

Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts

The Reverend Ronald Maquiñana

Pastor 101 W High Street [email protected] Kittanning, PA 16201 P.O. Box 327, 109 2nd Street Yatesboro, PA 16263 724-548-7649 The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County 724-783-7191 www.stmarykittanning.org [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Sacraments Of OFFICE HOURS

Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Please contact the parish office WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday…….4:00 pm for more information. Sunday……….9:00 am Saturday…..6:00 pm St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Sunday…...11:00 am Weekday Mass Schedule and St. Mary, Mother of God Weekday Mass Schedule Monday & Friday…...8:00 am Wednesday……..7:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday…8:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesdays…6:00 to 6:45 pm Thursdays...9:30 to 10:30 am or by Appointment or by Appointment

St. & St. Mary Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries Cemeteries Contact the parish office. Contact the parish office.

KITTANNING STAFF YATESBORO STAFF Erika Dragunova Betty Rose Walker Administrative Assistant [email protected] Office Manager [email protected] Sandy Ashley Pastoral Associate & Organist Bonnie Frailey [email protected] Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected] James Gaggini Coordinator of Faith Formation Suzanne Champion [email protected] Financial Secretary

[email protected] Marilyn Brochetti Business Manager Peggy Skamai [email protected] Organist Lorigan [email protected] Custodian/Facilities Supervisor Bob Skamai, Choir Director [email protected]

Larry Bandura, Maintenance Mary McAninch, Sacristan

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 8, 2021 Worship Aid Partner Parishes of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Mary, Mother of God 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B—August 8, 2021

ENTRANCE: Nicene Creed (Continued)

Gather Your People I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I

Refrain: Gather your people, O Lord. confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look Gather your people, O Lord. forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the One bread, one body, one spirit of love. world to come. Amen. Gather your people, O Lord. COMMUNION: 1. Draw us forth to the table of life: Taste and See brothers and sisters, each of us called to walk in your light. Refrain: Taste and see, O taste and see, taste and see the goodness of God.

2. We are parts of the body of Christ, needing each other, Text: Based on Psalm 34:9, 2–4; 136:5–6; Luke 1:52. Text and music © 1988, Bob Hurd. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. each of the gifts the Spirit provides.

Text: Based on 1 Corinthians 12; 2:3–4; 11:9. Text and music © 1991, Bob Hurd. Published St. the , defend us in by OCP. All rights reserved. battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell RESPONSORIAL PSALM Satan, and all the evil spirits, who wander through

Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord. SENDING FORTH: Sing of the Lord’s Goodness

NICENE CREED 1. Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom, I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven come to him and bless his name. and earth, of all things visible and Invisible. Mercy he has shown us, I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son his love is forever, of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, faithful to the end of days. Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all Refrain: Come, then, all you nations, things were made. For us men and for our salvation he sing of your Lord’s goodness, came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was melodies of praise and thanks to God. incarnate of the Mary, and became man. Ring out the Lord’s glory, For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he praise him with your music, suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the worship him and bless his name. third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 2. Power he has wielded, He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead honor in his garment, and his kingdom will have no end. risen from the snares of death. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who His word he has spoken, proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father one bread he has broken, and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken new life he now gives to all. through the prophets.

© 1981, Ernest Sands. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE, License #A-600841. All rights reserved. SUNDAY’S READINGS FIRST READING: He got up, ate, and drank; then strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. (1 Kgs 19:8) PSALM: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. (Ps 34) SECOND READING: So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and handed himself over for us as a sacrificial offering to God for a fragrant aroma. (Eph 5:1-2) GOSPEL: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day.” (Jn 6:44)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8, 2021 Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi Monday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Tuesday: St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Wednesday: St. Clare, Virgin Thursday: St. , Religious REFLECT Friday: Sts. Pontian, , and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Saturday: St. Maximillian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr FIRST READING Next Sunday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The prophet was exhausted and literally prayed for death. The Lord answered his prayer by sending Elijah food and drink for strength. How do you encourage others in your life who are spiritually drained?

SECOND READING Paul held Christian communities to very high standards of conduct. How well do you think your faith community holds to these standards today?

GOSPEL READING We hear today John’s account of Jesus’ rejection by his own people. The Jews struggled to think of Jesus as “the living bread that came down from heaven.” What are some of Jesus’ words that challenge you or cause you to struggle?

19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ©LPi

First of all, I would like to thank again those who volunteered and supported the parish for our apple dumpling and managing the booth, the bingo and parking in connection with the celebration of Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. Your assistance and generosity were all appreciated. May God’s blessings be with you all.

As life returns to normalcy in so many ways, I would like to bring back again the message shared by the Diocese of Greensburg with regards to Sunday mass and holy days that beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy days will be reinstated.

What prompted to make this decision was the consensus of the Catholic Bishops in Pennsylvania, knowing that the impact of the pandemic lately was considerably reduced. And therefore, it is again possible for us to assemble for the Eucharist and to lift the dispensation from the obligation.

As they said, the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days comes from our Baptism as Christians. Baptism compels us to unite ourselves with Christ at the altar in His saving Sacrifice of the Cross. “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church (Catechism of the , no. 2182). This is the foundation for the law of the Church that binds us to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days (Code of Canon Law, canon 1247) and our way to fully observe the Third Commandment, to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5: 12; Exodus 31: 15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181).

However, there are still some exemptions in observing this obligation like those who are seriously ill, have a serious health risk, those who have serious anxiety of being a part of large groups at this time and those who care for those who cannot attend Mass in person. They are not obliged to observe it. Rather they are encouraged to spend time in prayer, in reading the Sacred Scriptures, in viewing a broadcast of the Mass which is intended for those who cannot participate in person and make a spiritual communion.

They encouraged us to make this as a moment to thank God anew for the great gift of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus to us in His Holy Body and Blood as well as the joy of gathering together as people of faith.

May we welcome this with renewed commitment and love for the Lord and His Church.

Father Ron

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

Vigil

4:00 p.m. Kittanning Larry Crawford (Death Remembrance) by Kim Crawford & Family 6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Deceased Members of the Sacred Heart Cemetery Committee by the Sacred Heart Committee Are we willing to be taught by God? If we are, then we will begin to see things and Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time make judgments using a Divine lens. Often, 9:00 a.m. Kittanning Frank & Josephine Piluso by Carmela Piluso we perceive things with purely human eyes & Family and reference points. When we do this, 11:00 a.m. Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners reality can lose its Divine spark and we miss what God is trying to say. When using Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, human eyes exclusively, Jesus is at best Virgin & Martyr perceived simply as a prophet who has 8:00 a.m. Kittanning Mike Atwood by Josie Wingard some wise things to say. The human element has a difficult time seeing Jesus’ Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr divinity and recognizing him as the Bread 8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Ed Andryka (5 year anniversary) by Wife, of Life that comes down from heaven. Rose Marie We can easily get stuck on Jesus’ human associations and overlook the marvelous Saint Clare, Virgin wonders God wants us to see. If we really Sacrament of Reconciliation allow ourselves to be taught by God, we 7:00 p.m. Kittanning Raphla Jean Wasnak by the Martillotti will then come to see the truth about Jesus Family and the abundant everlasting life God offers. Jesus becomes the key that unlocks Thursday, August 12 Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious all of our relationships: with God, others, 8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Baculik by Family ourselves, and creation. He, as the true and lasting bread from heaven, shows us Sacrament of Reconciliation the gifts of faith, hope, and love that God Friday, Saint Pontian, Pope & Hippolytus, Priest, bestows on us. Through this divine lens we Martyr see that all life sparkles and glows with God’s love. 8:00 a.m. Kittanning Gary Stivason by Todd & Susanna Streightif Saturday, August 14

4:00 p.m. Kittanning Richard Kulbacki & Wilbur Williams by Rick & Cheri Kulbacki & Family Please remember in your prayers the soul of Kittanning 6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Marlene Hockenberry by Mike, Dave, Joe, parishioner Mary Procious Lisa & Families who passed away last week. Sunday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

May God grant her eternal rest and peace. 9:00 a.m. Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners

11:00 a.m. Yatesboro Josephine Mayni by Bob & Peggy Skamai The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning

is burning this week in memory of Helpful Phone Numbers Larry Crawford (Death Remembrance) by Kim Crawford & Family. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg 724-548-1009 Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School 724-763-3761 The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning 724-548-7649 burning this week in memory of Philip St. Mary/St. Hall Rental, Yatesboro 724-783-7191 Jablunovsky by Carol & Family. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning 724-543-2134 Prayer Chain, Yatesboro 724-783-6717 or 724-354-4545 Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro 724-783-7936 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | August 8, 2021 | Page 5

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News

Don’t Miss Out and Join Us at the A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Fort Armstrong Folk Festival 2021 Apple Dumpling Booth Sponsors of St. Mary, Thursday, August 5 ~ Sunday, August 8 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

Visit Our Apple Dumpling Ankle and Foot Care Booth in the Park Armstrong Beer Distributing

Enjoy a Fresh Apple Dumpling topped Bauer Funeral Home with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and Eli & Ela Boguslawski DELICIOUS Cinnamon Sauce! Dr. Joyce Bowser Thursday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Elizabeth A. Cramer Friday & Saturday Noon - 10 p.m. Dizzy Lizzie’s Sunday Noon - 6:00 p.m. Jaisa French / Storybook World Travel

Frances Fritz

Blaine & Mary Anne Galonski Frank Genovese, M.D. Come over to our Helen Ann Gispanski Air-conditioned Moose & Ann Kennedy St. Mary Parish Hall Mantini Funeral Home Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Nemec Family Saturday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ron & Carole Olszewski Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Larry & Roseann Rybicki Snacks, cold drinks & apple dumplings Sarver Animal Hospital with ice cream sold during bingo! Joyce & Jerry Shuster Park in St. Mary Parish Hall Parking Lot on North Jefferson Street to Benefit Our Youth Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home Stull Cleaning & Supply, Inc. Robert & Cynthia Totten Summer Blessings Raffle to Benefit Our Parish!

$1,000 TOTAL CASH PRIZES!

Return your tickets via the mail or the offertory basket!

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for our local Food Bank in Kittanning. Your donations may be placed in the containers located in the back of the church. Thank you for your generosity to those most in need in our area.

An anonymous donation to 2021 DLA in Kittanning was given In Memory of Our Sincere Congratulations to John & Mary Procious. Grayson Thomas Sample son of Shayne and Tricia (Thompson) Sample who was baptized on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning.

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St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News

With Heartfelt Thanks!

Our sincere thanks and congratulations to Tom Caresani as he retires from his duties as Maintenance Supervisor at Saint Mary, Mother of God Parish. Tom’s dedication and diligence, his hard work, and his deep commitment to our parish is commendable. He has served as a member of our staff for 17 years.

Symbolizing the gratitude of our parish, Tom was presented with a gift by Fr. Ron at Mass on Saturday, July 31.

We wish Tom health and happiness as he enjoys his retirement. We are indebted to him for the wonderful way in which he has served our parish.

Tom, may God’s Presence be always with you as you choose new paths and explore new horizons. God Bless!

Mass

Saint Mary 5-on-5 Men’s BasketballObligation Tournament Returns The 6th Annual Saint Mary 5-on-5 Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 21, at the Shannock Valley Youth Center from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Four teams are expected to compete throughout the day for the championship trophy.

The proceeds of this very successful event directly benefit Saint Mary Mother of God Youth Ministry. Our youth have many opportunities to participate in diocesan and national events each year. Youth of our parish have attended NET Ministry Retreats, the Stuebenville Youth Conference, and the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. Proceeds from fundraisers, such as this tournament, help to defray the cost of events available to parish youth.

Parishioners have the opportunity to support this fundraiser by donating refreshments for the tournament participants. Donations of bottled water, oranges and protein bars may be placed in the bin located in the church narthex August 7 through August 15.

All are welcome to drop by to watch a great day of basketball competition.

Thank you for your continued support of Saint Mary, Mother of God Youth Ministry!

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Catholic School Tuition Assistance Now Available!

SPREAD THE NEWS! We are thrilled to announce the 12 Diocese of

Greensburg Catholic Kittanning Community schools now have Blood Drive millions of dollars in tuition assistance Sponsored by CD of A, Court Patricia #998 available! Become a TOP Student today. Thursday, August 19 Visit www.CatholicSchoolsGuide.org or call 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 724-552-2565. Bishop Larry J. Kulick also St. Mary Parish Hall, Kittanning announced:

Give blood to help save lives. • An anonymous donor has agreed to continue funding of the St. Pope John Paul II Tuition

Opportunity Partnership (TOP Student

Initiative) for an additional 5 years.

• With this donation, alongside new corporate

and individual donors, nearly $20 million in tuition assistance is expected to be available The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood to Catholic school students in the Diocese of amid an ongoing severe blood shortage. Greensburg over the next five years. Donors of all blood types are needed. Schedule your appointment today! • Capital project donations were gifted totaling Please Call more than $300,000 from Lindy Paving, 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Or Visit www.redcrossblood.org Golden Triangle Construction and Arch and enter: NOAHSNINJAS Masonry at many of the school campuses.

Bishop Larry J. Kulick will celebrate Mass and lead a candlelight rosary procession for the Solemnity of Our Lady of The Assumption on Sunday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Center, Greensburg. Let us pray together to our diocesan patroness, Our Lady of the Assumption, for her intercession and blessing as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of our Diocese.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Weekend of July 31 & August 1

ST. MARY, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH KITTANNING

Weekend Offertory $4,953.00 Online Giving $1,697.50

Total: $6,650.50

ST. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD PARISH YATESBORO

Weekend Offertory $3,931.00 Online Giving $715.00

Total: $4,646.00

Thank you for your support!

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE - AUGUST 11 - 15, 2021

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning Hospitality Altar Servers Lector Cantor Ministers

7:00 p.m. Dan Lorigan

Cheri Kulbacki Penny Ashley Ed Ashley John Shaner 4:00 p.m. Sabrina Streightif Debbie Johnson Marsha Caruso Sun., Aug 15 Josh Hiles Marsha Caruso Amanda Hiles Damon Formaini Anna Oberneder 9:00 a.m. Michael Grantz Carole Olszewski Carole Olszewski

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro Hospitality Altar Servers Lector Cantor Ministers Sat., Aug 14 6:00 p.m. Derek Lybarger JoAnn Clopp (T) Cheryl Rocco Ron Juliette Sun., Aug 15 11:00 a.m. Hannah McCue Jeanne Levri (T) Monica Goldstrohm Ron Juliette

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | August 8, 2021 | Page 9 Sunday, Aug 08, 2021 Precious Blood, like Saint Clare hoped to free people from the NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME chains of societal conformity. Clare chose to do it within the Let living water flow confines of a cloister; Gaspar, as an itinerant preacher. Both were Jesus said, "Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of being true to themselves and the gospel. Follow your own path these little ones to drink" will be rewarded (Matt. 10:42). How much toward hope. more so if we champion clean water rights for all. Have you ever TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Matthew 18:15-20 (415). tried to run a bath, only to have sludge emerge from the pipes? “His eyes were undimmed and his vigor unabated.” Have you visited a familiar lake and found its normally clear water unfit for swimming? Have you gotten sick from drinking from a Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 MEMORIAL OF JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL, RELIGIOUS contaminated spring, or developed a rash from washing in your Love lifted her higher own sink? Folks around the world and in parts of our own country Jane Frances de Chantal, a French widow who founded the have had this experience often. Take time to learn what you can Visitation Nuns in 1610, was a well-off, educated woman with do locally and globally to ensure access to what administrative talent and deep faith who was widowed at age 28. calls a “basic and universal human right"—safe drinking water. Obliged to live with a cruel father-in-law, she coped by pouring TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30—5:2; John 6:41- herself into charity work and spiritual development, eventually 51 (116). “Elijah looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water.” teaming up with Saint to found a religious community. Have you ever coped with difficulties by trying to Monday, Aug 09, 2021 become a better person? What trial in your life could nudge you MEMORIAL OF TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, VIRGIN, MARTYR toward greater goodness? Pick up a page-turner of faith TODAY'S READINGS: Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Matthew 18:21—19:1 Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross was born in 1891 (416). “Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him and was killed at Auschwitz in 1942. She was a German Jewish go and forgave him the loan.” philosopher who had been an atheist, although she had admired Christians she knew. She shocked everyone by becoming Friday, Aug 13, 2021 MEMORIAL OF PONTIAN, POPE, AND HIPPOLYTUS, PRIEST, MARTYRS Catholic and, 11 years later, a Carmelite nun. Her conversion was What unites is greater than what divides prompted by an all-night reading of the autobiography of Saint Pope Pontian and Hippolytus were both imprisoned in Teresa of Ávila, a 16th-century Carmelite also of Jewish origins. during Roman persecutions. Before their deaths in 235, Pontian Pick up a copy of the autobiographies of both these riveting and Hippolytus reconciled, because for a time the two were —and see how they contribute to your own ongoing conversion. archenemies. Indeed, Hippolytus had been elected by TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Matthew 17:22-27 (413). his followers who were in stark opposition to Pontian’s tolerant “And they were overwhelmed with grief.” stance on reconciling returning Christians to the church. In the Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021 end, Pontian and Hippolytus realized that their shared love of FEAST OF LAWRENCE, DEACON, MARTYR Christ far surpassed any differences. Finding one common Find your way to serve element with an enemy is the first step toward reconciliation. Lawrence was one of seven deacons martyred in Rome under Perhaps we can start with our shared humanity and work our way Emperor Valerian in 258. The word deacon—from the Greek word from there. for service—describes the work of these early ministers: beginning TODAY'S READINGS: Joshua 24:1-13; Matthew 19:3-12 (417). “I gave with the first seven deacons mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, you a land that you had not tilled and cities that you had not built, appointed to serve the everyday needs of the flock while the to dwell in.” apostles busied themselves with evangelization. Today’s Catholic Saturday, Aug 14, 2021 deacons are ordained; permanent deacons can preach at Mass MEMORIAL OF , PRIEST, MARTYR and preside over weddings, Baptisms, and funerals—while Give a piece of your heart transitional deacons later become priests. Learn more at nadd.org. Maximilian Kolbe shook up the rules for saint-making. At Kolbe’s TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; John 12:24-26 (618). 1982 , Pope John Paul II named him a “martyr of "Where I am, there also will my servant be." charity.” No longer could one become a martyr only by being killed Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 because of “hatred for the faith.” Now one killed because of MEMORIAL OF CLARE, VIRGIN charitable work, as Maximilian was, could also be a martyr. This Hope lights the way opened the door to sainthood for others who were murdered for Saint Clare, founder of the Poor Clare order of nuns, is part of a their good work, like Notre Dame Sister of Brazil, long line of women and men who gave up everything for the sake the Adorers of the Blood of Christ sisters of Liberia, or the of following Christ, and, in turn, inspired others to join them on their Maryknoll sisters of El Salvador. We are all called in some way to holy journey. Often meeting significant resistance, these brave be martyrs, even if we give away only a part of our lives. Give souls persevered, driven by a passion to bring God’s Good News away a piece of your life today. to the world. “Like a shooting star against the dark sky of injustice TODAY'S READINGS: Joshua 24:14-29; Matthew 19:13-15 (418). “Let and ignorance, founders of religious communities lit up the the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom landscape with a burst of hope,” says Precious Blood Father Joe of heaven belongs to such as these.” Nassal. Saint Gaspar, the founder of the Missionaries of the

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