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Clustered with Sts. Edward and LucyChurch Office: 440-564-5805 • Church Fax: 440-564-7367

Church Website: sthelen.com • School Office: 440-564-7125

MISSION STATEMENT:We, the people of St. Helen Parish, in union with the Holy Roman Catholic Church, believe that our parish mission is to proclaim the Gospel, to build a faith-filled community, to celebrate through worship, and to serve others in our community. Strengthened by the Eucharist and supported by each other with love, we desire to reach out to those in need through prayer, education and personal witness of our Catholic, Christian living.

BAPTISMS: Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for a Baptism.

MARRIAGES:Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months before their planned wedding date.

VISITATION OF OUR SICK:We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at home or in the hospital or in a long-term care facility. If you or a loved one is unable to attend Sunday Mass due to extended illness, please call the Parish Office to be placed on the list for Friday Visitation of the Sick.

PREGNANCY HOT LINE: 1-888-619-7787

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WELCOME TO ST. HELEN! If you are new to St. Helen Parish,

please stop by the Parish Office during regular business hours to register,

or register anytime at sthelen.com. We look forward to meeting you!

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday (Lifeteen) 5:30 p.m.

(mid-September through mid-May, except for retreat weekends and holidays.)

DAILY MASS Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

Friday (During the school year), 9:00 a.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday before each Mass by request

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 midnight

in the Adoration Chapel

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE (See Bulletin for Vigil and Holy Day

Mass Schedule.)

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesday at Noon

“I Thirst”

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordApril 9, 2017

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWBURY, OHIO

Envelope Giving (268 envelopes) .............................................................. $ 14,558.35Online Giving ............................................................................................. $ 2,937.25Total Giving April 2, 2017 ......................................................................... $ 17,495.60

There were 1,252 faithful parishioners in attendance.Thank you all for your continued generosity and support of St. Helen Parish.

The March St. Vincent De Paul Collection was $2,330.00. An additional $165.00 came through Online Giving for a total of $2,495.00. Thank you for your generosity.

PARISH STAFFContact us at 440-564-5805.

Pastor: Father Jay McPhillips, ext. 203

Weekend Associate: Father Jerry Bednar

Pastoral Associates: Deacon Will Payne, ext. 205 [email protected] Deacon Larry Somrack

Office Manager: Rose Torok, ext. 202 [email protected]

Pastoral Minister: Mary Weber, ext. 206 [email protected]

Business Manager: Cindy Yokules, ext. 209 [email protected]

Coordinator of Religious Education: Maria Flauto, ext. 211 [email protected]

Youth Minister: Theresa Zickert, ext. 248 [email protected]

Music Director: Jack Tayek [email protected]

Facilities Manager: Ken Moses, ext. 239 [email protected]

SCHOOL STAFFContact us at 440-564-7125.

Principal: Sister Margaret Hartman, ext. 216, [email protected]

School Secretary: Judy Romagni, ext. 201

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A reflection by Mary Weber:Ever since the first Sunday of Advent, anyone attending the 9:15 Sunday Mass have seen the RCIA participants being dismissed after the homily to go downstairs and study the day’s Scripture. Since September, they have also been attending classes on Tuesday evenings, studying topics such as the Bible, the Sacraments, the commandments, morality, Jesus and His ministry, redemption, and much more. This year we have 4 very interested and enthusiastic members who will be completing their study and beginning their lives as Catholics at this year’s Easter Vigil.

At this year’s Easter Vigil, we will celebrate the Baptism of Carly Richards and Stewart Wilson. Carly attended LIFETEEN and is now making the decision to be Baptized Catholic. Stewart attends St. Helen with his wife Veronique and their son Alex.

Greg Potts and Natalie Wyatt will be professing their faith. This means that having been Baptized Christian, they are now professing that they believe all that Jesus has revealed through His Church. Greg and his wife Jeanette have two children, Lilah and Henry. Natalie’s two children, Cayden and Lilian, will also be Baptized on Holy Saturday.

Frank and Jean McBride, Travis Cook, Jim Sanders and Rob and Jackie Atlas faithfully attended the RCIA to learn more about the Catholic faith. And as always, we have a group of Catholics who offer their knowledge and support as sponsors and team members. Many thanks to Joe Chuckro,, Linda Koeth, Chris Bosler, Diane and Frank Corraro, Debbie Miraglia,, Lexie Journey, Ed Linsky, Maria Flauto, Veronique Wilson and Jeanette Potts for their support.

Please keep this year’s RCIA graduates in your prayers. And pray, too, for those who might be thinking about joining us next year.

WE ASK THAT YOU PAUSE A MOMENT AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL IN OUR PARISH ESPECIALLY: Lucille Amadeo, Wayne Ardo, Sally Boyer, Mary Braford, Marilyn Cillian, Bill

Csonka, Bob D’Aurelio, Judy Donahue, Mary Ann Hudak, Paul Kovary, Katarina Kekedy, Sara Koval, Brendan McMeechan, Jim McPhillips, Linda Mulacek, Helen Nelson, Rosemarie Patrone, Frank Petsock, Lucy Pishnery, Martin & Sandy Polomsky, Pat & Evelyn Rowlands, John & Julia Strzalka, Jackie Stebnicki, Craig Walters, Father Dave Woost and Alex Yousefi.

ELIJAH CHALICE SCHEDULEApril 9 – Bob and Sue McIlroy and Family; April 16 – Aaron and Clara Murray

If you are interested in joining this vocation prayer ministry, please contact: Marsha Sallee 440-338-8649.

ST. THOMAS PRAYER: The first weekend of every month we will be saying the St. Thomas Prayer which can be found in the Missal.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 9, 2017

Going on vacation? Please use Online Giving to catch up on offertory. Go to sthelen.com and click on the Online Giving link, it’s quick and easy. Your support during the summer months helps sustain our parish.

Did you forget your envelope this week? No problem, visit sthelen.com and click on the big green Online Giving box on the home page. You can enter a one-time payment or create a recurring payment.

Do you need to make your building fund payment? You can do that through Online Giving too.

Do you need to make a tuition payment? Tuition payments are also available through Online Giving.

Do you want to access Online Giving through the St. Helen App? Download the app first, then go to “more”, then “donate online.”

Or you can download the stand alone Online Giving app from OSV. Our organization ID is 2967.

EASTER COLLECTION: All wage earners are asked to donate one day’s wage to the Easter collection. Your generosity is appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE: Vacation Bible School will be June 26th-30th. This year's theme is Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built For a Purpose! All parish children who will be in Kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2017-2018 school year are invited to attend from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. each day. Registration begins in May. Parents can check out an overview of this totally Catholic Vacation Bible School at http://vbs.osv.com/totally-catholic-maker-fun-factory. For more info, please contact Maria Flauto.

THE DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE AND DEVOTION: The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC: A – Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.

B– Be merciful.GodwantsustoreceiveHismercyandletitflowthrough us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us. C – Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive. This message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God’s mercy: The Diary of Saint Faustina. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread. Spend time to learn more about the mercy of God, learn to trust in Jesus, and live your life as merciful to others, as Christ is merciful to you.

FIVE MINUTE BIBLE STUDYMatthew 26:14–27:66

In Matthew’s Gospel, the events of Jesus’ death are very symbolic. First, it says Jesus gave up – yielded – His spirit –His death voluntary. The darkening, the torn curtain, (from the top, God saying it was no longer necessary) the earthquake, the dead rising, all show the passing of the old order and the beginning of the new. Life will never be the same again. The torn curtain shows that the way to God has been opened to all men. The centurion recognizes Him- those without preconceptions can sometimes see more. The woman’s loyalty contrasts the disciples' absence.Sometime this week, whether on your own, while sitting at the family dinner table or talking with friends, reflect on the following questions: What preconceptions about God are keeping you from truly seeing Jesus?

DID YOU KNOWThrough mercy we find grace.

Trust in the power of Christ’s Cross! Receive His reconciling grace and share it! – Pope Francis

“IT’S A MATTER OF LIFE...”Today, we often hear that we are engaged in a spiritual warfare. That statement is not a mere metaphor nor is it hyperbole. The body count of that warfare increases daily through putting innocent preborn children to death in the womb. There is increasing talk of accepting “post-birth abortion" – executing children already born. The blood lust from the culture of death not being satisfied, putting the elderly and disabled to death when their living becomes inconvenient or too costly, when a cost/benefit formula enters the equation and the death toll mounts. For Christians, this spiritual warfare demands that we return fire. Apathy or aloofness is not acceptable. As Christian soldiers, retreat is not an option. God is the one who placed us in this time so He gives us what we need to return fire. And if we are tempted to feel overwhelmed, instead, give thanks to God for the grace that puts us on His side in this battle. We are at one with His Church and that is no small thing.

YOUR WEBSITE (WWW.STHELEN.COMHAVE YOU TRIED TO USE YOUR SITE? “Elements of the Catholic Mass” (Home Page) is a series of 31 Episodes presented by “The Liturgical Institute University of Saint Mary of the Lake” (Videos 1 to 3 minutes). Each episode has a study guide associated with it. This series provides a clear understanding of the Mass. The series could be for study groups or just on your own.

Elements of the Catholic Mass


2017 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULEMONDAY MASS .............................................................. 8:00 a.m.TUESDAY MASS .............................................................. 8:00 a.m.WEDNESDAY .................................................................... 8:00 a.m.

HOLY THURSDAYNO MORNING MASS

Morning Prayer ................................................................... 8:00 a.m.Mass of the Lord’s Supper ................................................. 7:30 p.m.

(Incense will be used)Procession, Reposition, and Adoration of the of the

Blessed Sacrament... until midnight

GOOD FRIDAY(A day of fast and abstinence)

NO MORNING MASSMorning Prayer ................................................................... 8:00 a.m.Stations of the Cross ........................................................ 12:00 noon

(Indoor and outdoor weather permitting)Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service ............. 3:00 p.m.Divine Mercy Novena ........................................................ 4:15 p.m.Live Outdoor Stations by Lifeteen ...................................... 7:30 p.m.

(If inclement weather, they will be indoors)

HOLY SATURDAYMorning Prayer .................................................................. 8:00 a.m.Blessing of the Food ........................................................... 1:00 p.m.

EASTER VIGIL MASS ............................................ 9:00 p.m.(Incense will be used at the Easter Vigil)

EASTER SUNDAYMASSES .................................................. 7:30, 9:15, and 11:00 a.m.

THERE WILL BE NO 5:30 p.m. MASS(Incense will be used at the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. Masses)

CONFESSION SCHEDULEBefore each of the Masses on Monday,Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week

Wednesday, April 12 ...................................................6:00-7:00 p.m.Thursday, April 13 ......................................................4:00-5:00 p.m.Saturday, April 15 .......................................................3:30-4:30 p.m.

“THE ONE GOD: ISLAM OR CHRISTIANITY?” Fr. Jerry will present a talk about the God of Islam and the God of Christianity. Are they really the same God? Profound differences exist even in the very meaning of the term “monotheism” (the fact that there is one God). Is God really our Father? Does God love us? Does He become involved in our world? Is each faith a “religion of the Book?” Muslims and Catholics differ profoundly on these and other questions, as they do on the nature of revelation itself. Come for the 7:30 p.m. talk on Thursday, April 27, in the PMR, and learn what is at stake as the world experiences a resurgence of the Muslim presence in the West.

THE ROSARYThe Rosary is the prayer of the simple and the humble. This Rosary story takes place on a train in France during the year 1891. The train was traveling from Dejon to Paris. An elderly man entered the train and sat across from a young university student. The old man took out his rosary and began praying. The university student sitting across from him said, “I see that you believe in that silly superstition.” The old man replied, “ As a matter of fact I do believe in the power of the rosary. Don’t you?” The university student stated he used to believe in that superstitious practice before he became educated and went to the university. Then he told the elderly man how he had lost his faith in studying science. He then asked the old man if he could read. The old man said yes. The student said, "I am going to send you books so you can get educated and get rid of your superstitious beliefs and Catholic faith." The old man said "ok" and handed the young man his business card as he exited the train. The young student received the shock of his life. The business card said Dr Louis Pasteur, Scientific Research, University of Paris. Here a leading world scientist was humbly praying his rosary on the train as he was going to work.

– Clare O’Brien

2012 CAMPAIGN PLEDGE DRIVE UPDATE – March 2017

Statements were mailed on March 30, 2017, per your chosen payment schedule. Please remember to enclose your payment stub in the envelope that is included with your statement. If you use a plain envelope, include your Four-Digit Parish Envelope Account Number.

If you are unable to make a pledge at this time or you have already paid off your pledge, consider using the debt reduction envelopes. If you wish to make or extend your pledge, please pick up a Pledge Form at the information table on the left as you exit the church.

You can use the Online Giving Program to make pledge and debt reduction payments. Call the parish office 564-5805 for more information or simply go to www.sthelen.com and click on the On Line Giving icon at the bottom left of the home webpage.

Remember to check with your employer to see if they offer a Matching Gift Program.

We thank you for your continued support! The totals below represent all payments received as of March 30, 2017.

Total Pledged ...................................................................$ 2,395,361Total Payments .................................................................$ 2,426,382Remaining Balance ........................................................ -$ 31,021

THE ST. HELEN UNICYCLE TEAM is sponsoring its 4th annual Spaghetti and Meatball Fund Raising dinner and Chinese Auction and Mega Prize Raffle on April 22nd, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This year we will be offering a gluten-free dinner option. After dinner the team will hold a performance in the gym. Discounted presale dinner and raffle tickets will be available after Masses on Saturday and Sunday, March 25th and 26th and April 1 and 2. Contact Steve Kekedy at [email protected] or 440-708-6324 or Rose at the Parish Office at 564-5805. Geauga Feed and Supply, and O’Reilly Equipment also have presale tickets available.


A 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY ENCORE! Join us in Celebrating 100 Years of Fatima! The book, 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley, will be our Marian retreat and consecration guide. Daily meditations will be read at home. As a group, we will gather on four Wednesday evenings (April 19, 26, May 3 and 10) from 7:00-8:45 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room. Meetings will include a 30 minute DVD video by Fr. Gaitley and small group discussion. We will consecrate ourselves to Mary on Saturday, May 13th, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Men and women ages 13+ are invited and encouraged to join us on this beautiful spiritual journey! Reading begins on April 10th – registration deadline is April 9th. Pick up more information in the gathering space! Email Clara at [email protected] to register. ** Special Note: If you have participated in the consecration to Mary in the past, please consider joining us again – or following along at home, and joining us for a renewal of your consecration on May 13th! Please contact Clara to register.

FATHER JAY’S BIBLE STUDY: It’s Not Too Late to Join Father Jay’s Lenten Bible Study: The Bible and the Mass! Did you know that there is a direct connection between the Bible and the Mass? In the Book of Revelation, Jesus promises that He will come soon. We meet in the Music Room on April 10th, from 7:15 until 8:30 p.m. All are welcome! Please park in the East lot and enter the building through the entrance with the ramp. Don’t worry if you miss a class as notes from prior classes will be available at all future classes. Come!

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSTHANK YOU: The Knights of Columbus would like to thank

all the first responders and military who attended the Blue Mass last Sunday. Thank you for keeping our community and country safe.

Tickets are now available for our annual charity raffle to help those charities throughout Ohio in need. With a $5.00 donation, cash prizes will be awarded to 25 lucky winners, while helping our much needed charities.

Thank you for your continued support of the Knights of Columbus Organization. Your help does more for our needy than you realize.

Save the date. A Poor Man's Reverse Raffle will be held in the St. Helen gymnasium on Saturday, May 13th from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. One $20.00 ticket includes: Dinner and a main board ticket for your chance to win $1,250.00. Beverages, side boards, and a lottery basket raffle will be available for purchase. For tickets, call Art Oleksiak at 440-655-7706 or Nick Gatozzi at 440-729-9811.

Thinking of becoming a Knight of Columbus? Please contact Mike Kalal for more information. Our mission is Charity for those in need.

DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACEUNIVERSITY: Learn how to handle money the way God intended with this Bible-based financial strategy. Suitable for people in any walk of life: single or married, comfortable or struggling, working or retired. This 9-week course will be held on Tuesday evenings starting April 25, at St. Helen in the Media Center from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The first class is free! Class materials can be purchased online at daveramsey.com. You have nothing to lose, but class size is limited! We can provide babysitting if needed. Call Andrew (216-789-7300) or Barb Somrack (440-478-2913), or visit daveramsey.com for additional information on the course and to reserve your spot!

MERCHANT CERTIFICATES: We now have Zeppe’s $10.00 (Your profit 5%) in stock. New updated forms on the website. Earn cash rebates twice a year and any gift card purchased. Questions? Please call Mary Beth Lyons 440-487-6360 or [email protected].

THE LIBRARY IS OPENThank you to everyone who has visited the Parish Library so

far. We still need help at all the Masses, so please contact Leslie at [email protected] if you can help.

Looking for a specific book? – Did you know that there is a computer in the library so you can look up a book to see if we have it? Super easy!! The patrons who were looking for, “The Walls are Talking” and “Does Adam & Eve Have Bellybuttons?” please stop back. We have those books.

From our suggestion box – If you have dropped off a suggestion for items we should get for the Parish Library, Thank you! There are guidelines to what we can buy:1. The items must be Catholic in all content2. If it is a Catholic Author, and some of its content contradicts

the Catholic Faith, then we cannot select it. (example: Regina Brett’s books)

3. If it is not by a Catholic Publisher or Author, Father Jay will review the suggestions and make the final decision for its inclusion or exclusion from the library.

LIFETEEN NEWSSpring Retreat Team meetings have begun. Please keep our Juniors and Seniors that are planning this retreat in your prayers.

Life Teen “Impact” Faith Sharing Groups:NDCL on Thursdays, 10:50-11:20 a.m. in the Campus Ministry Room, once a month.Berkshire High School on Thursdays 2:00-2:45 p.m. in Room 110.Kenston High School on Fridays 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the Spanish Room.

SCHOOL NEWSPlease check our website

http://www.st-helen-school.com/

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING: Children who are registered for Kindergarten for 2017-18 are receiving their scheduled times for screening on April 12th. NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES OR PRESCHOOL CLASSES. If you have a child 5 years old or will turn 5 before September 30, 2017, you may register your child for Kindergarten. If you would like to schedule a time to tour our school and observe Kindergarten, please contact the school office at 440-564-7125 to schedule an appointment.

CHINESE ASSEMBLY: A special thanks to Kim McCune, owner of Hungry Bee, for sponsoring The Fabulous Chinese Acrobats. The students enjoyed this professional presentation.

EASTER BREAK: Easter Break begins with EARLY DISMISSAL on Thursday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m. and continues until school resumes on Monday, April 24. Have a blessed and Holy Easter.

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TUITION PAYMENTS: If you are having difficulty making your scheduled tuition payments for 2016-17, please call Cindy Yokules at (440) 564-5805, ext. 209.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN: The preschool setting is the first experience that many children have in a structured school environment with teachers and peers. Preschoolers learn to share, follow directions and they begin to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the Kindergarten setting. Registration for 2017-2018 has begun. If you were unable to attend our Catholic Schools Week Open House, we are still taking applications for classes for ages 3-5. For more information, contact Joanna Fear at (440) 564-7125, ext. 235.

DIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE UPDATE : To apply for Diocesan Tuition Assistance for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, log onto www.smartaidforparents.com. Our school code is 13698. Applications filed in February will be considered for distribution in March.

EDCHOICE SCHOLARSHIP: The EdChoice Scholarship is available to any family, if the family income level falls within the Federal Poverty Guidelines. This scholarship is available to students entering Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade in the Fall 2017. Good News for the 2018 application period, renewal and new applicants currently attending 3rd grade will be added to EdChoice Expansion eligibility. These will be first-time fourth graders in the 2017-2018 school year. Please be aware that all Expansion Awards are based on proposed funding within the upcoming state budget. This scholarship amount is $4,164.00 for elementary students who qualify and is renewable through 12th grade. The Forms for EdChoice Scholarship are available in the school office and on our website. Refer all questions to Sr. Sandy.

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All Plumbing repairs & Installation, Water Softeners, Well pumps & Pressure Tanks

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Clustered with Sts. Edward and LucyChurch Office: 440-564-5805 • Church Fax: 440-564-7367

Church Website: sthelen.com • School Office: 440-564-7125

MISSION STATEMENT:We, the people of St. Helen Parish, in union with the Holy Roman Catholic Church, believe that our parish mission is to proclaim the Gospel, to build a faith-filled community, to celebrate through worship, and to serve others in our community. Strengthened by the Eucharist and supported by each other with love, we desire to reach out to those in need through prayer, education and personal witness of our Catholic, Christian living.

BAPTISMS: Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for a Baptism.

MARRIAGES:Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months before their planned wedding date.

VISITATION OF OUR SICK:We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at home or in the hospital or in a long-term care facility. If you or a loved one is unable to attend Sunday Mass due to extended illness, please call the Parish Office to be placed on the list for Friday Visitation of the Sick.

PREGNANCY HOT LINE: 1-888-619-7787

C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

WELCOME TO ST. HELEN! If you are new to St. Helen Parish,

please stop by the Parish Office during regular business hours to register,

or register anytime at sthelen.com. We look forward to meeting you!

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday (Lifeteen) 5:30 p.m.

(mid-September through mid-May, except for retreat weekends and holidays.)

DAILY MASS Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

Friday (During the school year), 9:00 a.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday before each Mass by request

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 midnight

in the Adoration Chapel

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE (See Bulletin for Vigil and Holy Day

Mass Schedule.)

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