The King’s Crier
Christ the King Parish December 2020 Parish adapts to pandemic 2020 changes
a.m. on their computers or cell by Rose Sterger phones. Those Masses continue as winter sets in. In addition, the When did you ever imagine that Wednesday morning school you would walk up to the church Masses are recorded and posted door and find a notice that services online. were cancelled until further notice? The parish office was closed for In March of 2020, the unimaginable inperson services for several happened. weeks. It was then opened gradu- As the number of cases of the ally for a few hours each week. coronavirus mounted, the entire As we publish The King’s Crier, country M except for “essential ser- the office is still open only for vices” M closed down. The bishops limited hours with staff members of Indiana dispensed the faithful rotating days of working onsite. from attending Sunday Mass M first As in other businesses, much of until August 15, then until Novem- the daily work has been done at ber 1, and, finally, “until further home computers. notice.” During the shutdown, Fr. Todd Each Sunday, parishioners could “covered” the office much of the Karen Alley of our maintenance staff attend “virtual” Masses at about 10 has been kept busy sanitizing pews time and attended to sacramental between Masses as we follow protocols needs as parishioners requested. in working to keep parishioners safe. After a few weeks, the church was allowed to open with limits allowed to provide limited help to on the number of people who the celebrant at each Mass. could be in attendance at any School and religious education Mass. Parishioners were instruct- activities have also been affected by ed to wear face coverings, to use the pandemic. Sunday morning re- hand sanitizer upon entering the ligious education classes have been church, to practice social distanc- suspended until further notice. The ing inside, and to avoid congre- RCIA classes are in session, but gating after Mass. Until the end of scripture studies are being conduct- October, the 8 a.m. Mass was cel- ed via Zoom. The school has expe- ebrated outdoors. At the indoor rienced a number of changes N see Masses, music was instrumental story on page 6. Sadly, it appears only until November when the that COVID19 will continue caus- congregation could sing again N ing disruption in all of our lives. but still wearing masks and prac- But we have found that there are ticing social distancing. No serv- On their way into church, parishion- new ways to do what we need or ers are greeted by a statue of Pope St. ers assisted at the Masses until like to do. And, God willing, this John Paul II reminding them of the November when one server was too shall pass. need for masks and hand sanitizer.
5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis IN 46220 Only one word for 2020 by Fr. Todd Riebe Eerie. It’s the word that first Masses continued to be celebrated comes to mind as I reflect on these by parish priests, they were cele- last months. brated without a congregation. It was the feeling Deacon Michael and I set a sched- I had as we cele- ule for daily Mass in the Adoration brated the regular- Chapel. Pictures from the Parish ly scheduled Tues- Pictorial Directory were pinned to day 5:30 p.m. the chairs in the chapel as a way of Mass on March 17, staying connected with parishioners knowing that it during the Eucharist, but it re- would be the last mained eerie. Mass for some Each Sunday, Fr. Bonke would days. There were more parishioners join us for the recording of Sunday present for that daily Mass than usu- Mass as Cheryl Beckerich made al as word had spread that churches virtual Masses a part of our “new would be closed on March 18. normal.” Preaching into a camera lens in an empty church, rather than Parishioners are cautioned to observe We would then begin the “Two social distancing as they proceed down Weeks to Flatten the Curve” which one filled with people, was an eerie the aisle of the church. were later extended, prohibiting experience. Celebrating Holy Week public church services in Marion and the Easter Vigil in an empty periences, as were funerals cele- County for several weeks to come. church was the eeriest experience of brated in cemeteries without a Mass Eerie. The dictionary defines the my 40 years as a priest. and with no more than ten mourn- word as “abnormal,” “strange,” The Parish Office, which is usual- ers present. “unnatural,” “chilling.” All of those ly a pretty active place, was eerily With many restrictions in place, words described my mood as I quiet. The school building, which is we resumed the celebration of pub- locked the doors of the church on always an active place, was eerily lic Masses on the weekend of June March 17. There was so much that quiet. Kessler Boulevard, which is a 67. Outdoor parking lot Masses was eerie about those first days of very busy street, was eerily quiet. became a memorable part of the coming to grips with a pandemic. Visits to nursing homes for Last summer of 2020. Baptisms, confes- For us, as Catholics, a prohibition Rites with families huddled together sions, funeral Masses, outdoor Ad- on the public celebration of Masses outside windows N wearing masks oration of the Blessed Sacrament, was unthinkable. It had been 100 and dressed in different degrees of and scaled down weddings all be- years since U.S. churches had protective gear N became eerie ex- gan to be celebrated, respecting the closed their doors during the pan- (Continued on page 8) demic of the Spanish Flu. While Virus takes toll on priests’ celebrations The King’s Crier is published by Christ This year two important anniver- included Our Lady of the Green- the King parish. Your contributions saries have gone, for the most part, wood, St. Christopher, Nativity of (articles, letters, ideas, or photos) are unrecognized and certainly uncele- Our Lord Jesus Christ, and St. Mi- welcome. Send them to kingscrier@ctk brated N yet another casualty of chael the Archangel. He then be- indy.org. the pandemic. came the archdiocesan defender of the bond at the Metropolitan Tribu- Editors: Mary Kivela Fr. Todd Riebe was ordained on Rose Sterger Sept. 6, 1980. Before becoming nal. He even offered the invocation Staff: Jenny Annee our pastor in 2017, he worked in a at the Indianapolis 500 three times! Helen Burke mission field in African Sudan, then In retirement today, he assists with Eric Engleman at St. Patrick in Terre Haute, St. weekend Masses here at Christ the Janet Engleman Mary, St. Andrew, and Holy Family King and is kept busy filling in for Tom Hayes other priests in the archdiocese. Matt Henninger in Richmond, Indiana, and St. Mark Kelly Lucas the Evangelist in Indianapolis. While nothing is currently Jerry Traub Fr. James Bonke was ordained on planned, we hope that some celebra- Ruth Warner June 6, 1970. His assignments have tion will eventually take place to honor our two clergymen.
2 The King’s Crier• December 2020 Parish generosity funds church renovation possibilities, it was decided to cre- ing allows, a crown of thorns made by Kelly Lucas ate a designated space for the choir in the back, southwest corner of the of black granite will surround the altar and the motif of the crown of church. The choir space will accom- In late 2019, Christ the King par- thorns will be repeated on the metal modate 40 people and, when not ish initiated a 50th Anniversary rails running along the handicap campaign to raise $300,000 for being used by the choir, will be used for general seating. Moving ramp and around the area surround- needed church renovation. Fr. Todd ing the choir. the organ and piano from their cur- Riebe recently announced that The steps behind the altar will be rent location to the back of the thanks to the generosity of parish- removed and the presider’s chair ioners, that goal has been met. church will open up needed sanctu- ary space, Fr. Todd explained. and the servers’ chairs will be relo- Construction and renovation origi- cated to the side of the altar in the The baptismal font will be reposi- nally scheduled to begin in Septem- main sanctuary. The pews will be tioned to the opposite side of the ber 2020 were delayed because of refinished and new kneeling pads the COVID19 pandemic. Under the church with space for families to gather around the font during bap- will be installed. The renovation guidance of Indianapolis architect will also include six designated tisms. A ramp will be built along Michael Eagan of Entheos Archi- spaces to accommodate parishioners the wall where the baptismal font tects, plans were fine tuned and a who use wheelchairs or walkers. new timeline has been established currently rests to allow easy access to the sanctuary. The ambo/pulpit “We know that 50 years ago peo- calling for work to begin in early ple made a tremendous investment will be moved to the opposite side 2021. to build the ‘new church’ and, like a of the sanctuary and brought closer According to Fr. Todd, the initial house, we have to keep it up,” Fr. plan to open the brick wall on the to the congregation. Flooring will include ceramic tile Todd added. “We aren’t called to west side of the sanctuary to create build a new church, but we are for the sanctuary and main aisle, a choir space was scrapped due to c with vinyl flooring under the pews alled to pass it on to the next gen- space constraints and acoustical eration in the best condition that we and carpet in the side aisles. If fund- challenges. After examining several can.” Youth group activities increase
by Jerry Traub ers, movies, and praise and worship The young people of our parish music. All COVID protocols will be have been ready to get back to a observed with safe distancing and “regular” life. facial masks. Thirtyseven young parishioners Eighth grade students will gather at a North Deanery parish on Jan. were confirmed by Archbishop These architect’s drawings illustrate Charles Thompson at Christ the 24 for a celebration of the feast of some of the renovations being King on Nov. 10. Another class is St. John Bosco, patron saint of planned for the church. The drawing under way for the 2021 ceremony. youth. The North Deanery High above shows the new look for the altar Members of that class are sched- School Youth Advisory Board will area while the lower drawing shows uled to help deliver our parish’s sponsor this event. Meals and the space designed for the choir. games will be included. (Parishioners will be invited to sit in contributions to the Giving Tree in that area when the choir is not pre- midDecember. Our Administrator of Youth Min- sent.) Our youth will not participate in istry Ann Collins noted that fall the March for Life in Washington, 2020 was not a scheduled year for D.C., in January. Instead, North the National Catholic Youth Con- Deanery parishes will have a joint ference that Indianapolis has hosted “lockin” for high school students for several years. the evening of Jan. 22 through the All parishioners are encouraged to morning of Jan. 23 at St. Simon support the costs of these activities parish. Activities will include post- with donations that can be directed er making, rosary and litany pray- to Ann Collins at the Parish Office.
The King’s Crier• December 2020 3 CKS graduates receive awards
Bishop Chatard Awards Strachota, Avery TahvonenVernon, Bishop Chatard Presidential Award Catherine Thrasher, Jake Weber Sam Orr and Hope Bultinck Most Improved and Most Outstanding St. Francis Xavier Award Subject Awards Allison Fuydal Math: Sam Orr and Grace Miller St, Benedict Award Art: Sophia Jones and Sammy Parr Catherine Thrasher Spanish: Hope Bultinck and Nina Cathedral High School Awards O’Tain The Presidential Scholarship History: Victor Cabrera and Daniel Sammy Parr Kent Holy Cross Values Award Language Arts: Lauren Mallory and Shelby Thomas, Brigid Dowdle, and Daniel Kent Daniel Kent Melissa Lesch (Photo by Ruth Warner) Donald J. Marietta Athletic Literature: Avery TahvonenVernon Scholarship and Madison Hinko Mary Mason and Ian Kolbus Computer: Chloe Cyganowski and New at CKS Richard and Eleanor Huffine Sydney Shaw by Ruth Warner Memorial Scholarship Music: Frank Meyer and Allison Fuydal and Frank Meyer Jake Weber Krier Scholarship Nominee PE/Health: Matthew Woods and When Christ the King School Victor Cabrera Victor Cabrera reopened on August 20, the staff Scott Lawson Server Award Religion: Madilynn Lunsford and and students welcomed three new Frank Meyer Ian Kolbus teachers. Serra Server Award Science: Annabel McCarthy Young Miss Brigid Dowdle (second Ian Kolbus and Catherine Thrasher grade) is in her fourth year of President Trump Academic Award Sr. Margaret Award: Nina O’Tain Lucy Baker, Roman Barraza, Hope Patty Holtz Protector Award: teaching, and came from Glen- Bultinck, Jasmine Cho, Kailey Crose, Victor Cabrera and Hannah Radford view, IL. She is one of six chil- Sydney Cullina, Eric Dessauer, Eva Des- North Deanery Youth Ministry Associ- dren in her family and attended sauer, Allison Fuydal, Madison Hinko, ation Scholarship: Victor Cabrera Catholic schools. She is a big fan Daniel Kent, Audrey Kidwell, Ian Kol- PTO President’s Award: of the Cubs and likes to read, trav- bus, Evy Krueger, Madilynn Lunsford, Allison Fuydal and Mary Mason el, and attend baseball games in Mary Mason, Annabel McCarthy Young, Faye Williams Memorial Scholarship: her free time. MaryClaire McCarthy Young, Grace Frank Meyer Miller, Mia Morrow, Sam Orr, Nina Christ the King Parish Scholarship: Mrs. Melissa Lesch (third grade) O’Tain, Zach Pacheco, Sammy Parr, Catherine Thrasher went to Lumen Christi High Hannah Radford, Sydney Shaw, Nathan School and married her high school sweetheart, Sam, four years ago. They have two sons, Charlie, three, and Danny, nearly one. She graduated from IUPUI with a de- gree in elementary education and previously taught at St Matthew’s School. She loves reading, hand lettering, and painting as well as pizza, popcorn, ChickfilA, IKEA, and her Catholic faith. Miss Shelby Thomas (fifth grade) moved to Indianapolis from Louisville, KY. She grew up in a Catholic family and attended Cath- olic schools. She has a bachelor’s degree from Hanover College and is in her fifth year of teaching in HAITI REPORT Pastor Pere Max reports that Bois de Lance fared well in a hur- Catholic schools. Last year she ricane and has not seen many cases of COVID. The students of St. Mary and St. received her associate level certifi- Isidore parishes are in school every day and receive food from Monday through cation in Catholicism through the Thursday each week. The Haiti Committee notes that financial support from do- Archdiocese of Louisville. nors at Christ the King makes this possible. Jennifer Priser in the parish office can assist if you would like to make a contribution
4 The King’s Crier • December 2020 Christmas plans hard to predict this year
Jennifer Priser summed up the by Helen Burke reaction of most people interviewed by saying, “I don’t even know what 20/20 may be the standard listed I’m going to do tomorrow let alone by eye specialists to indicate good on Christmas! I’m afraid to make vision but, in truth, none of us saw any plans for fear of having to what was coming pandemicwise change them.” She, husband Shan- for the year 2020. This is especially nen, and children Natalie, Landry, true when people try to envision and Kael will “probably do some- how they will be celebrating Christ- thing with my parents (Jerry and mas this year. Betsy Traub) who live down the do that this year). Celebrating, just This article is being written in ear- street, but my siblings who live out the four of them, is traditional, and ly November and so plans, if indeed of town will probably not be travel- she is looking forward to that calm- there were any, could have changed ing and my intown brother and his ness after what she hopes to be an by the time you read this. Still, nu- wife have stayed sheltered and “incredibly busy beforeChristmas merous responses indicate that this probably will remain so. A lot of season” in the Hupp Jewelry store year is going to be like no other for ‘probabilities.’ We have not done she purchased less than two years most of our parishioners. It takes no cards for a while . . . maybe this ago. Her goal is to work hard and corrective lenses to foresee that! year we will do cards. It may be the make up the money lost over the Shirley Vargas will celebrate ear- only way to keep in touch.” spring shutdown. To say the pan- ly in December when her three out Walt Steinfeld always does cards, demic has affected her Christmas ofstate children with spouses and but may increase the number he would be an understatement! their children will feel safer travel- sends this year for the same reason. COVIDcaused change was also ing from Boston, Atlanta, and Ten- Both of his adult children live in on the mind of Peggy Trier, who nessee. Their trips are designed to town and he normally gets together stated, “Our lives have changed for overlap slightly, but not for extend- at their homes for an early Christ- sure. We have to take it one day at a ed visits with all being there at mas, as his daughter’s family usual- time.” A retired nurse, Peggy hunk- once. ly goes to Florida for the holiday. ered down for three months, then Shirley does have hometown fam- “This year everything is up in the gradually went back to volunteering ily, too, but with young children, air. I have been visiting with family at the St. Vincent de Paul Mission well, plans remain to be seen. That through COVID and we sometimes 27 store and a food pantry. will not preclude decorating or large have meals together N outdoors. A lot that has changed for her is cooking projects for which she is With my son and daughterinlaw her expected trip to Hawaii in Janu- known, but how to serve those having 16yearold twins, we will ary with two of her sons. They have meals safely is still a mystery. not be eating inside.” changed their plans to go early and Margie Lawson, on the other He humorously adds, “Maybe we stay on the continent. Her daughter hand, has already bought a new will have to meet on the front porch Celeste Hinko and her husband Christmas tree because, “I like dec- and exchange gifts. We may have to Dave and children Stephen, Maddie, orating, but not giftbuying.” It is do a big Zoom call on Christmas and Alixander (also parishioners) hard to keep up with the changing Day.” Walt is a positive person who might have to skip their normal hol- desires for Lego sets and computer will figure out a way to find Christ- iday in Maine. games grandsons Michael and Bran- mas joy even in a small act like put- Peggy’s other three children and don would like to have, but, no ting his Holy Family music box on their families are local but add up to doubt, there will be something un- his desk and enjoying its song. too many numbers to get together der that tree when son Michael, Enjoying songs, including leading all at once. She still hopes her annu- daughter Trisha, and families come the traditional “instant Christmas al cookie decorating party for which to her house to celebrate. choir” at church, has long been a she bakes innumerable sugar cook- joy for Angela Peterson. This year ies to decorate with family might she will miss that a lot. But, with occur in some form (shifts?). In any singing or not, she and her family, case, she will bake dozens extra for husband James and sons Ivan and the Miracle Place for the children in Erik William, will be off to 10 p.m. residence to enjoy decorating. Mass (assuming the parish is able to Christmas is still about sharing, pandemic or not.
The King’s Crier • December 2020 5 COVID spurs school adjustments
said. “It is an all hands on deck ap- kids, the staff is always trying to proach and everyone is helping find a balance. This year it seems by Tom Hayes out.” like they have to be ‘on’ all the time Part of that helping out this year is and that can be tiring.” Seib said it It is business as usual at Christ a new school nurse, who is funded is hard to plan for future events and the King Catholic Grade School. by a oneyear federal grant. She is is taking things a week at a time. Sort of. stationed in the former religious He says the archdiocese offered Christ the King has been back to resource room and has been a bless- weekly video conferences as fulltime schooling since the start ing during this pandemic. “It has schools prepared to return and they of October when the Marion been wonderful to finally have a full are there with support when needed. County Health Department time nurse at school,” Seib said. changed its sixfoot social dis- “Anything COVIDrelated goes tance guideline in schools to three through the nurse.” Finance Committee feet. That allowed the school the Seib has been especially im- necessary spacing to return all stu- pressed with his student body, report dents to a fulltime inperson which stands at 318 (down from You may have suspected that par- schedule. 330 last year). “The students have ish collections during the pandemic While the students are back full been extremely resilient,” Seib said. would decrease as did members of time, there are several stipulations “They miss the freedom of seeing the Finance Committee, but maybe that still make school different their friends and they wish they not to the extent that we are seeing. than in years past. For example, could move more freely through the For a variety of reasons, mostly students are kept in grade groups school, but we can’t rush things.” because parishioners in many cases during recess, after care is open Seib also says his staff has had to have not been attending Mass in but operating with half its usual make many adjustments, including person, collections for the first quar- capacity, and principal Ed Seib is removing personal furniture from ter of our fiscal year (which began using everyone and everything to classrooms to help with spacing. July 1) fell more than $75,000 be- make school work during this pan- “I think one of the biggest chal- low our budgeted amount. demic. “The administration and I lenges for the staff has been not be- Budgeted collections $339,879 are constantly trying to figure out ing able to have small group lessons Actual collections $264,694 ways to help our students,” Seib as much,” he said. “And with the Budget deficit $75,185 You should also be aware that the committee did not budget to break even for the year, since the budget is based on expected collections, not on exactly what we need to avoid running a deficit. At the rate our budget deficit is growing, it could reach more than $300,000 for a full year, and that would be a severe blow to what we want to accomplish as a parish. Fr. Todd and the Finance Com- mittee members would appreciate it if parishioners who have not been giving regularly as they had in the past, could see if they can resume giving again. And we are asking everyone to do what they can, and to start think- ing now about a special Christmas Fr. Michael Prakasam (front, third from left) was ordained in India in October. Pic- donation to your parish. If you have tured with him are his mother to his right and his father to his left along with priests any questions, give me a call! of his diocese. Michael spent several years as seminarian in our parish. Christ the N Bob Brafford, Chairman, King served as his home parish during breaks from studies at St. Meinrad. Christ the King Finance Committee
6 The King’s Crier • December 2020 PARISH PROFILE Mary Beth and Tim Duffy
by Helen Burke and Tim resided in the same dormi- Tim Duffy can see Christ the tory for a year. While in Muncie she King School from the home he took a summer job in retail optome- moved into when he was two try fitting glasses. She learned on years old and into which he and the job, became full time after grad- his wife Mary Beth returned 20 uation, and eventually took a home years ago when his mother moved study course to pass the state boards to a smaller place. You might say and become the licensed ophthalmic he is a “homegrown” parishioner. technician she is today. The Duffy house is across the Tim still is interested in music, street from one his great grandfa- especially the ukulele, which he ther built for his daughter, Tim’s finds to be a great stress reliever. He aunt Mary Jo and uncle Don Beck- owns seven, all four sizes to cover a er, also longtime parishioners. complete range of sound. His mother, Mary Lee Duffy is He still has drumming skills, still a parish member, as well. Oh, though part of the décor in his front the changes they have seen being lawn might make one think he had in the parish for two thirds of its given up on that idea. He has pan- sies planted in an otherwise empty history! ficient enough to become a member Tim probably would be tickled drum casing. What else would one of several bands after graduating do when the drum head wore out?? with the term “homegrown” as he from Cathedral High School and is in the horticulture business sell- There seems to be a bit of Irish hu- studying at Ball State. mor there somewhere. ing growing mix to greenhouses, growers, and hardware stores in a Tim can carry a tune, too, and A romantic proposal sings with the Resurrection Choir threestate area. He has conducted numerous seminars teaching peo- whenever he is available. He also It was music that introduced Tim serves as a Eucharistic Minister at ple how to grow beautiful lawns to his wife. He was playing with his and landscapes. the Saturday evening Masses. band, the Wolf Pack, at the Alley One of the things Tim is both Cat in the early 90’s when Mary A passion for landscaping proud and humbled about is his Beth Marcotte came to several of membership in the Knights of Co- their gigs with her girlfriends. After He practices what he preaches, lumbus, St. Pius X Council. He dating for four years, one day Tim served as Grand Knight in 2014, the too, with window sills filled with invited her to go on a picnic at Hol- tiny germinating flower seeds that first time any son had followed his liday Park. Of course, it was more father’s footsteps in filling that role. are headed for his own yard. He than a picnic. There were roses on has relandscaped that yard three (His Dad, Frank Duffy, was also a the picnic table and when Tim went longtime football coach at Christ times since he moved back, and down on one knee, Mary Beth said has added an unusual item this the King School.) Tim loves meet- yes. ing fellow Knights from all over, year: a handbuilt grotto complete Mary Beth was born in South with Mary statue and lighting. especially those from seven of the Bend and moved to Indianapolis North Deanery parishes, and work- The backdrop of the grotto is when her Dad took a position at De- two wooden doors salvaged from ing for charities such as providing troit Allison. They joined St. Chris- scholarships to Catholic schools. the house his great grandfather topher parish where she attended built. He has a great devotion to grade school. She was active in Free time activities Mary; he says, “How can I not? CCD and CYO while attending Ful- Both my wife and my mother are ton Junior High and Ben Davis When he has “free time” he likes named Mary.” High School, also enjoying gymnas- Tim graduated from Christ the to read biographies and history and tics and swimming. Then she, too, to watch movies with his wife. The King School and remembers tak- headed to Ball State to study crimi- ing piano lessons from Sr. Marga- Duffys both enjoy the music at nal justice and counseling psycholo- Conner Prairie concerts. They also ret. She didn’t teach drums; that gy. he learned by ear and became pro- like to keep up with what is going Unknown to them at the time she (Continued on page 8)
The King’s Crier • December 2020 7 CHRIST the KING PARISH 5884 North Crittenden Ave. NON-PROFIT ORG. Indianapolis, IN 46220 U.S. POSTAGE PAID INDIANAPOLIS, IN PERMIT #1238
Profile (from page 7) One word (from page 2) on with their 16 nieces and neph- ews, including five godchildren. Both Tim and Mary Beth are Indy many protocols established by the car race fans following their favor- state and the archdiocese. ite drivers to numerous tracks. Thanks to the heroic efforts of our Whenever they score pit passes, school administration and teachers, they love to meet the drivers, whom the parish school, against all odds, they describe as very gracious and was able to open for the new school approachable. They ask to take their year, and the eerie quiet that had pictures with them. They bring 8 x descended on the parish campus in 10 photos back to see the same guys March was replaced by the wel- at future races, getting their auto- come laughter and noise of 318 stu- graphs. Then they proudly display dents. the finished products in their home, As the parish slowly comes alive sharing the stories with their friends again, the eeriness I felt during the at game nights and pitchin dinners. past months has been replaced by a Mary Beth loves cooking and bak- Tim Duffy built this grotto in his deep sense of gratitude. All that we yard with a statue of Mary and light- enjoy is gift. We can so easily take ing, including providing food for ing. Two wooden doors from a house Peace Meals at parish funerals. It for granted the many gifts that are his great grandfather built form the part of our everyday lives, including seems that this “homegrown” pa- backdrop. The grotto reflects Tim’s rishioner has spread his roots to in- great devotion to the Blessed Mother. the great gift of the Eucharist. May clude an equally devoted transplant. this be one of the important lessons of the pandemic of 2020!
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