The Prayer Attributed to St. Francis What the St. Francis?! The Shocking Relevance of Francis Today

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. St. Mark’s Parish Program 2017 - 2018

Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; Dear Friends in Christ: where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; I invite you to be inspired. where there is despair, hope; I invite you to be inspired by a holy man who dared to take Christ literally and by so doing became where there is darkness, light; a Christ-like inspiration for generations to come.

where there is sadness, joy. Do you ever wish that Jesus was more real to you? Do you ever desire a greater grace, a more holy transformation where the joy of Jesus dances in your life? Do you ever want to be an instrument of God’s peace and have the wisdom to help solve the vexing challenges of the day? Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; If any of this rings true, you could use a good dose of . Eight hundred years after to be understood as to understand; he lived, Francis is shockingly relevant. The Franciscan way is exactly what the world needs today. This is why the Pope took his name. to be loved as to love. I invite you, during the coming year, to immerse yourself in the life and teachings of St. Francis and to be inspired by Christ, just as Francis was. It could change your life and the world around you. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; On the following pages you will see a spread of spiritual possibility. The only thing needed is you. So come to St. Mark’s—pray, participate, ponder and catch the power that transforms and makes and it is in dying that we your heart smile. You will not regret it. are born to eternal life. Amen Maranatha, —Book of Common Prayer, page 833

The Reverend Peter F. Walsh Rector let us sow love brought love, pardon, union, faith, hope, light, and joy through Adult Forum consolation, understanding, and love – all in the Spirit of Christ. Is this Sundays at 9AM in Morrill Hall not what we need today? What The St. Francis?! Francis and the prayer have been mobilized again and again. The prayer rose to prominence when there was a need to bring peace and to end The Shocking Relevance of Francis Today WWI and WWII. In 1986 Pope Saint John Paul II called upon Francis to be the Come Sunday mornings at 9AM to plunge into the life and teachings of Patron Saint of a gathering where all the world’s religious leaders came to St. Francis and ponder how the prayer attributed to St. Francis can Assisi to pray for peace. Archbishop Tutu and Mother Teresa each used the transform your life. prayer when they received the Nobel Peace Prize. But most importantly, it is used by millions of people as a prayer to transform their daily lives.

The Francis Film Festival Join fellow parishioners and learned guests as we explore how Francis and Beginning Sunday, September 10 this prayer transforms our world today. at 9AM in Morrill Hall Guest speakers and preachers will include: • The Reverend Jay Sidebothom will speak about spiritual renewal in Brother Sun, Sister Moon the Episcopal Church. The life of St. Francis of Assisi is one of the greatest stories ever told. We • Dr. Stephen Post, devout Episcopalian, international speaker, author, and will begin our study of Francis with one of the greatest tellings of that expert will speak on how living to give makes you happier, healthier, more story, in the movie Brother Sun, Sister Moon by Franco Zeffirelli. This classic hopeful, creative, resilient, and successful. movie has moved many to a deeper life in Christ, including the prominent • The Very Reverend Andrew McGowan, Dean of the Berkeley Divinity Christian writer Jim Wallis, who wrote of the film: “I was completely School at Yale, will cover Francis’ visit with the Sultan and his unprepared for my first meeting with the saint. I left the theatre stunned engagement with Islam. and speechless. On the way home in the dark car, I quietly began to weep. • The Reverend Nicholas Porter, founder of Jerusalem PeaceBuilders, will Never before had I encountered a life so consumed with the gospel…His speak of peacemaking efforts with youth in the Holy Land. utter obedience to Christ was radiant in exposing the places where my commitment was still so compromised.” Other topics will include how Francis might approach the war on terror; how Francis’ love for creation can be applied to our world; how Each session will begin with a brief review. Then we will watch a Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Tutu embodied Franciscan peacemaking portion of the movie together and reflect in small groups on what we in overcoming apartheid; how to practice Franciscan spirituality; how to have seen and how it applies to our lives. apply the prayer of St. Francis to political discord and the divisive role of media; and last but never least, listening to fellow parishioners sharing the The Francis Film Festival will be followed by a speaker series. inspiration that St. Francis is to them.

Reflections on the Shocking Relevance of Francis Today Speaker Series where there is injury,

Francis and the prayer attributed to him are shockingly relevant today because they inspire us to live to give for the love of the Lord.

Next to the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm, the Prayer attributed to St. Francis is likely the most influential prayer in Christianity today. Francis did not write the prayer, but it became associated with him because it summed up his understanding of the way of Jesus. In a world plagued by pardon hatred, injury, discord, doubt, despair, darkness, and sadness, Francis Liturgy and Music Church School

The Prayers of the People The children of the church school will learn about St. Francis during During the coming year we will add the Prayer attributed to St. Francis to a series of Special Event Sundays. We will talk about how St. Francis the Prayers of the People at the 10AM liturgy and periodically include some preached to the birds and animals of the forest, how he tamed a wolf that of Francis’ other prayers. was terrorizing a village, and how fish would linger near his boat to hear him speak. We will discover that he was so moved by the Spirit that he October 4 would often dance and play the zither as he preached, and that he has a St. Michael’s Lutheran Church & St. Mark’s Episcopal Church surprising connection to our own Christmas Pageant. In the Franciscan spirit of reconciliation and in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (the 95 Theses were posted on October With a very special blessing of the animals in the fall, music and dance 31, 1517) and to live out the Episcopal-Lutheran Concordat (an agreement offerings throughout the year, a springtime Earth Day celebration, and a to share mutual ministry), St. Michael’s will host a Reformation movie night possible visit from St. Francis himself, we will get to know the story of this and potluck at 6:30PM in their Parish Hall. Later in the year we will share a remarkable saint who lived his life in praise of the Creator. Sunday Holy Eucharist here at St. Mark’s with our brothers and sisters in Christ from St. Michael’s. Episcopal Youth Community October 8 Celebration of St. Francis Day and the Blessing of the Animals Using the Prayer attributed to St. Francis, the Episcopal Youth Community We will celebrate St. Francis Day at the 10AM service, honoring Francis’ will devote various Sundays to discussing some stanzas of the prayer in preaching to the birds with a dramatic blessing of birds with the children relation to our everyday lives. of the parish. Then at 5PM, we will celebrate the traditional blessing of the • We will begin the year (Sept. 24) with a discussion on the life and history animals. of St. Francis and the prayer attributed to him. • The subject of what it is to be an instrument of God’s peace will be December 17 explored on St. Francis’ Day (October 15). Children’s Homily and Teaching on the Christmas Pageant • On All Saints’ Sunday (November 5), Maggie Converse, eating disorder St. Francis put together the first live nativity scene in Greccio, . This recovery coach and yogi, will take on “where there is hatred, let us sow nativity scene, with live animals, was the predecessor of our Christmas love” with a poignant talk on teen self-image. Pageant, an extravaganza which would have delighted Francis. On the • Parishioner Lance Minor will speak on “…not so much seek to be 17th the Church School will receive a rousing telling of the first Christmas consoled as to console” with an important talk on grief and loss (date tbd) pageant by Father Peter as a lead up to our own pageant on December 24. • Liam Miranda of Athlete Ally will take on the line “…to be understood as to understand” talking about LGBTQ and transgender issues (date tbd) April 22 • During Lent we will address “for it is in giving that we receive” by donating Earth Day • The Spirit of St. Francis and Care for Creation a portion of our possessions. When Earth Day was instituted in 1970, it was conceived of as a teach-in, • We will also take on Psalm 141, the last prayer St. Francis recited before based on a book of essays, entitled Environmental Handbook. One of the his death. seminal essays suggested St. Francis as the patron saint of Earth Day. In his honor and in devotion to his vision, we will have an Earth Mass on that where there is discord, Sunday morning. Church-wide Intergenerational Music in Honor of The Franciscan Canticle, Brother Sun, Sister Moon Weekend Retreat In the spring of 2018 we will come together to celebrate the spirit of St. “Where there is hatred, let us sow love” Francis in song. The choir and orchestra will perform selections that honor Burt Bacharach got it right when he sang, “What the world needs now is the message of St. Francis. Smaller and larger works will call forth the life love, sweet love.” So in the spirit of the prayer attributed to St. Francis, let’s and works of this astounding saint. come together as a parish for an intergenerational gathering, a weekend retreat to explore from a variety of perspectives unionon how we may sow love. Our youth will help to lead us. From cooking to slam poetry to theatre and song, breakout sessions will allow people look at what this topic means to them and share its meaning with others of all ages. Stay tuned! Prayer Small Group Reflection

Continually inspired by a passion for prayer, Francis radiated the holiness Francis understood that the Gospel life was lived in community. That is why he of Christ and became contemplation in action, a living grace of love, an spent so much time forming his friends into a community of love that would instrument of God’s peace. strengthen them in their life in Christ. The same is true for us. We are strength- ened and deepened in our own faith by sharing our faith lives in community. It Daily Prayer with the St. Francis Prayer Book binds us into a more holy communion with our Lord and with one another. Spiritual growth comes from spiritual disciplines. You may wish to jump-start or reinforce your daily prayer life by using The St. Francis Prayer God, Grace, and Gumption Book, which has been compiled by Franciscan scholar Jon M. Sweeny. This little prayer book will allow you to pray alongside St. Francis as he taught The Mystical Theology of St. Bonaventure his first followers to pray. A few copies will be available in the Parish Office and at the 9AM hour. You can also order it online (with Amazon Smile!). Fr. Justin’s class will study the classic works of this most brilliant Franciscan theologian. St. Bonaventure was a rare human being—a mystic, Rosary Prayer Group a luminous theologian, and a humble man who was organized and Join others in praying the rosary on Thursday mornings at 8:30AM at the authoritative enough to be the Superior General of the Franciscan Order in crossing in the nave. the generation that followed Francis’s death. The class will begin in the fall with Bonaventure’s Life of Francis, and then take a look at his Tree of Life and Maranatha Meditation Group Journey of the Soul into God. All three are available in Bonaventure: The Francis was famous for taking time for quietude, holing up in the grotto Soul’s Journey into God, the Tree of Life, the Life of St. Francis in the caves across the Italian countryside. You too can deepen your meditative Classics in Western Spirituality series. silence, praying on Thursday mornings at 9:00AM in the nave with a group of people from the parish and beyond. GGG will remain on Tuesday mornings from 11:00AM–12:00PM. Class begins Tuesday, September 12 at St. Mark’s and online! Intercessory Prayer Group Francis had a great faith in intercessory prayer and was known to often pray The Book of Joy for his friends. The Intercessory Prayer Group at St. Mark’s, overseen by Linda Andros, prays for those who are placed on the prayer list by request. Francis radiated joy. Joy was to be a hallmark of his followers, the early Members of the group receive a weekly email update. The group will host a , who Francis conceived of as troubadours of love traveling Saturday potluck breakfast on September 14 at 9AM in the Library. Please join about, preaching the Gospel with their liveliness. Today two mountains of us, whether you are already in the Intercessory Prayer Group, would like to faith, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, both of whom have join, or just want to know more about it. You may also join by being in touch a great affinity for St. Francis, have come together to teach us how to make with Beth Ralston at [email protected]. joy a hallmark of our lives.

Lenten Devotion Booklet As we settle into winter, we will bring together those who would like to read This year the Lenten Devotional handbook will include reflections on the and discuss this life-giving book so that together we might catch the spirit. life, teachings, and prayers of St. Francis. Monday Morning Musings where there is doubt, “…grant that we may not so much seek to be understood as to understand.” Jewelle Bickel’s class will begin on Monday, September 11 at 9:30AM with the study of the Reverend Becca Stevens’s book The Way of Tea and Justice. Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, social entrepreneur and is the founder and President of Thistle Farms, a community of love for women in recovery. She has been honored with many humanitarian awards. Each chapter begins with a new tea recipe as Becca teaches us about the history of tea and tells of the fight against injustice suffered by many who work in faith the tea and other industries. Bring a cup of your favorite morning beverage— even if it’s coffee!—and join us to discuss this inspiring book. Episcopal tradition, adapting 10 years of research that has uncovered key Annual Stewardship Pledge Campaign characteristics of flourishing congregations. Like the Franciscan movement, It Is In Giving That We Receive it is intended to inspire congregations to rediscover who Jesus is, and what it means to follow him. RenewalWorks challenges parishes to refocus on In St. Francis we have a stewardship role model who lived out the two spiritual spiritual growth and to identify ways that God is calling them to grow. truths that “God’s abundance will provide” and that “it is in giving that we re- Jay will lead the 9AM adult forum and preach at the 10AM Eucharist. ceive.” We all seek to grow in the knowledge and commitment of these truths. where there is despair, Therefore, as we enter into our annual stewardship pledge season, we will Caring for God’s Creation explore the spiritual gift of giving and its impact on the world by reading together The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist. This compelling book is “a wise Francis loved God’s created world, (except mice!) seeing it all as praising and inspiring exploration of the connection between money and leading God. Through him we discover how we might relate to nature and the a fulfilling life.” The more we awaken to the meaningful impact our money world in a new way. can have, the more we are enlivened and empowered to become instruments of God’s grace. Join Pastor Martha and other parishioners St. Mark’s will live into this call by installing a solar panel array on the flat roofs in conversation on five Wednesday evenings in the fall, beginning of the Education Building, helping us to renewably producehope over half of the October 18 at 7:30PM. electricity we use. The solar array will be a beautiful expression of our Christian calling to be good stewards of God’s Creation and both the environmental and financial resources entrusted to our care. Assuming A Three-Year Strategic Plan approval by our diocese and no surprises, St. Mark’s will be solar powered early next year. One day, while Francis was praying in the broken down church of San Damiano, Jesus on the crucifix over the altar spoke to him and said, “Francesco, rebuild my church.” This became Francis’ life calling. He rebuilt Love of all God’s Creatures that parish church, but did not stop there. He and his followers initiated the Jesus movement of their day, spreading throughout Europe, spiritually Inspired by St. Francis’ love of all God’s creatures, we will investigate the rebuilding the Church, infusing it with a holy vitality. exciting possibility of a St. Mark’s Comfort Dog Ministry Program. This ministry would allow us to use the unique skills of a specially trained dog In the spirit of Francis’ call, St. Mark’s will begin a 3-year strategic plan based as an outreach tool, interacting with people in a way that would bring on the truths that: (1) Christ is always calling us to rebuild ministry, and (2) them closer to God’s love and mercy. congregations with a plan do better. The Master Plan of five years ago has accomplished its goals and it is time to begin again. If we proceed, the St. Mark’s comfort dog would become a regular presence at church activities. We additionally would provide visits to The strategic plan will cover all of the areas of our life together – including the people in area hospitals and in hospice, residential care facilities, adult “M’s” of Mission, Ministry, Mobilization of disciples, Master plan for the campus, daycare, support groups, special needs programs and to those who are and Money. It will be the ideal time for us to revisit the proposed Center for homebound, bringing calm and joy to what can be stressful situations. Ministry to discern if there is a will and way to move forward to build it. We would become a familiar sight at community events, and would offer crisis response to local schools, or to families and individuals in need of a A Strategic Planning Committee will be appointed in the fall so that compassionate visit for whatever reason. In every instance, we would planning can begin, and all will be invited to participate in the process. work to sow faith, hope, light, joy and consolation led by one of God’s It will be an exciting and important time for us to dream and to plan. remarkable creatures.

Look for updates as we continue to consider undertaking a Comfort Dog RenewalWorks Ministry Program, and for ways to get involved.

To kick off the strategic planning process, we will welcome The Reverend Jay Sidebothom of RenewalWorks on October 1. A ministry of Forward Movement, RenewalWorks is a catalyst for refocusing parishes (and the individuals in them) on spiritual vitality. It has been tailored to the

Friday, April 6 • Depart USA Depart on your international overnight flight to .

Saturday, April 7 • Arrive in Rome/Orvieto/Assisi Arrive in Rome, where your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the bus. We will travel from Rome to Assisi with a lunch stop in Orvieto. Pope Nicholas IV laid the cornerstone for the Cathedral of Orvieto in 1290, dedicating it to the Assumption of the Virgin. Orvieto served as a Papal residence through the Middle Ages, Pope Clement VII being one of the last to stay in Orvieto in 1527. Finish your day checking into your Assisi Hotel. Dinner included at a local restaurant in Assisi within walking distance of the hotel. “Francesco, rebuild my church.” This afternoon, those wish- ing to go up to the Grotto of St. Francis (where the saint often (Note to those making their own travel arrangements to went to pray) for a time of quiet contemplation are encour- Rome –the bus will plan to depart from the Rome Airport aged to do so (you may walk, take a taxi or remain in Assisi). approximately one hour after the arrival of the arranged Dinner included at a different local restaurant in Assisi within flight for the group. If you are not at the airport by the time walking distance of the hotel. the bus leaves, you will be expected to make your own way to meet up with the group in Orvieto or Assisi.) Monday, April 9 • La Verna Sanctuary This morning depart for La Verna Sanctuary. It is perched in Sunday, April 8 • Assisi an amazing setting in the forest on a high rocky promontory, This morning wake up to the atmospheric sounds of chapel visible from a distance. The sanctuary sits on the site where it’s bells, cobblestone footsteps and a tangible spirit of St Francis believed that Saint Francis received the stigmata (the wounds preserved within the walls of this holy town. Celebrate a of Christ). Those feeling ambitious may want to explore the Service of Holy Eucharist at a chapel in the Basilica of Saint caves where friars and monks (including St. Francis) would Francis and then tour the Basilica, the mother church of the meditate away from the world. Return to Assisi for overnight. Franciscan Order and burial place of St Francis. This Basilica, Dinner included at a different local restaurant in Assisi within begun in 1228, is built on the side of a hill and comprises an walking distance of the hotel. In the Footsteps of Upper and Lower church, which are decorated with numerous frescoes by late medieval painters, including Tuesday, April 10 • Assisi . Continue on your guided pilgrimage of the town’s Begin your day at the Cathedral di San Rufino. Saint Clare highlights, featuring the Basilica of St. Clare, where you’ll kneel was baptized here in 1193. Continue on to the Church and before the famous crucifix which spoke to Francis, saying Convent of St. Damiano. (Those who are interested can walk here from Assisi in 30 minutes or so. Transportation will also FRANCIS be available.) This is where, in 1205, Saint Francis received Parish Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome with The Reverend Peter F. Walsh his calling. Saint Clare was baptized here in 1193. She was a contemporary of Francis who started a Franciscan order of APRIL 6-16, 2018 contemplative nuns. She led the Order of the Poor Ladies (Poor Clares) from here until her death in 1253. You will visit You are invited to go on a soul journey, a spiritual pilgrimage one another. We will visit the classic places in the life of the Rivo Torto Church, once a barn providing shelter to St. to Assisi and Rome that will tickle your tongue (with Francis in Assisi and go to several monuments of the faith. Francis and his followers. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Italian food) and satisfy your soul. Generations of pilgrims But we will also leave the beaten trail and pray our way Angels stands at the foot of the hill of Assisi over the the world over bear witness to the truth that when you walk through some hidden gems, places where even the Porziuncola—Saint Francis’ Church given to him by the in the footsteps of Francis, Jesus moves in your soul. In the seasoned traveler has never been. Benedictine monks, and the place where he died. Enjoy a spirit of a joyful Francis, who often traveled about with his wine tasting at Saio Winery, just outside the walls of Assisi, band of brothers, together we will travel, pray, and play our So, take a look. Consider it. Pray on it, and see if the Lord is before returning to your hotel for overnight. way forward, bonding more deeply with our Lord and with calling you to venture forth. Join us. Dinner not included. Guide to furnish recommendations for local restaurants. Wednesday, April 11 • Greccio to Rome Sunday, April 15 – St. Paul’s Within the Walls, Anglican After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey to Rome. En route, Centre, St. Paul’s Apartment stop in Greccio to visit the Sanctuary. Set within the rock like After breakfast you’ll walk to worship at Saint Paul’s Within All Creatures of our God and King an eagle’s nest, the Greccio hermitage is an extraordinary the Walls Episcopal Church, arriving early for the 10:30 fusion of architecture and nature. The Sanctuary is famous Eucharist. The Rev. Austin K. Rios, Rector, will welcome Hymnic translation of Francis’ Canticle because Saint Francis of Assisi chose it as the backdrop to you there. Walk to the Anglican Centre for lunch and an Brother Sun and Sister Moon one of the highest and most lyrical moments in his life: the introductory visit there. While here we will move in small first re-creation of the Bethlehem Nativity in Christianity on groups through the archaeological excavation of the likely Christmas Eve, 1223. Lunch included at a restaurant in place of Paul’s imprisonment. Enjoy a tour of the Palazzo 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: a nearby village. Continue on to your hotel in Rome. Doria Pamphili with its extraordinary art collection, privately Alleluia, alleluia! Dinner Included at a restaurant within walking distance owned by a princely Roman family. Return to the hotel. Bright burning sun with golden beams, of the hotel We will have a farewell dinner (included) near our hotel pale silver moon that gently gleams, that night. O praise him, O praise him, Thursday, April 12 • St. Paul Outside the Walls, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! St Maria della Vittoria, San Francesco a Ripa Monday, April 16 • Return to USA 2 Great rushing winds and breezes soft, After breakfast, visit the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, Transfer to the airport for your return flights. you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, the church built over St. Paul’s grave. It is the only Papal O praise him, Alleluia! Basilica where Episcopalians can celebrate the Eucharist, For more information or to reserve your space, please Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice, and we will do just that as we remember St. Paul that contact Beth Ralston at [email protected] morning. The church is encircled with the portraits of each or call 203.966.4515. Refrain Pope around the top of the walls, with the present Pope’s 3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear, portrait illuminated. After lunch on your own, visit Santa Price Per Person: make music for your Lord to hear, Maria Della Vittoria, and meditate on the Ecstasy of Credit Card: $4,863.00 Alleluia, alleluia! St. Theresa of Avila by Bernini. Then on to San Francesco Cash/Check (4% discount): $4,668.00 Fire, so intense and fiercely bright, you give to us both warmth and light, a Ripa, a church dedicated to Francis of Assisi because the Single room supplement: $1,098.00 adjacent convent accommodated him. Notable also is a Refrain copy of an alleged portrait of St. Francis by the friar Non-refundable deposit to hold your spot: 4 Dear mother earth, you day by day Margaritone d’Arezzo: if confirmed, it would be the first true $600.00 due by December 21, 2017 unfold your blessings on our way, portrait in the history of Italian arts (the original is in the O praise him, Alleluia! Pinacoteca Vaticana). The church also houses, in the cell Price includes: All flowers and fruits that in you grow, let them his glory also show: where the saint lived, a black stone he used as a cushion. • Rountrip Airfare to/from JFK International Airport In addition, you will meditate on another Bernini statue of • Hotel Accommodations at centrally convenient locations Refrain a saint in spiritual ecstasy. In the garden of the friary is an • Meals (all breakfasts, plus lunches and dinners as noted) 5 All you with mercy in your heart, orange tree, which according to the tradition was planted • Transportation in comfortable deluxe bus forgiving others, take your part, by St Francis. Return to the hotel. • Guide and entrance fees to sites listed in itinerary O sing now: Alleluia! Dinner not included. Guide to furnish recommendations • Taxes, tips and fees All you that pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and cast on him your care: for local restaurants. Price per person for ground trip only: Refrain Friday, April 13 • St John Lateran, St. Peter’s Basilica, Credit Card: $3,690.00 6 And even you, most gentle death, Sistine Chapel Cash (4% discount): $3,468.00 waiting to hush our final breath, This morning, start early with a special tour of the Sistine O praise him, Alleluia! Chapel. Then continue on to the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica Price does not include: You lead back home the child of God, for Christ our Lord that way has trod: for a walking tour of the largest church in Christendom. After Medical, travel protection, overseas calls, additional baggage lunch in the Vatican area (included), you’ll visit the Basilica of fees, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks (unless otherwise Refrain St. John Lateran, the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of indicated). 7 Let all things their creator bless, Rome and the place where St. Francis met the Pope. and worship him in humbleness, O praise him, Alleluia! Saturday, April 14 • Day on Your Own in Rome Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One: Today is yours to explore the city on your own. Dinner not included. Guide to furnish recommendations Refrain for local restaurants. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stamford Ct. 111 Oenoke Ridge PERMIT No. 4070 New Canaan, CT 06840 203.966.4515 St. Mark’s Preschool • 203.972.7888 www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Preach the Gospel always, “ use words when necessary. —Francis” of Assisi