768 Asbury Road Candler, NC 28715

Phone: (828) 670-0051 Fax: (828) 670-0052

Email: stjoanofarc3640@bellsouth.net On the Web: stjoanofarccandler.org

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30pm-4:30pm

Welcome to

SAINT JOAN OF ARC Catholic Church

“Valuing our Church as a community of faith that is welcoming and affirming, we strive to live and spread our Catholic faith so as to grow and unify the Saint Joan of Arc Parish through prayer, worship and service.”

Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis JCD Bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte

Fr. Dean Cesa, Pastor

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am (English) and 12:00pm (Spanish) Monday: 9:00am Communion Service Tuesday: 12:00pm Communion Service Wednesday: 12:00pm Mass Thursday and Friday: 9:00am Mass Holy Days: To be announced Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00pm—4:45pm, or by appointment. SACRAMENTS Baptism Preparation required; call parish of-fice to make arrangements 2 months prior. Bautismo La platica bautismal es el tercer jue-ves del mes a las 6:30 pm. y el Bau-

tismo es el sabado de esa misma semana alas 11:00 am.

Matrimony Couples planning marriage must contact parish priest at least six (6) months in advance of the marriage. Matrimonio 6 meses de preparación. Deben ser miembros de la comunidad par-roquial. Favor hablar con el padre después de la misa.

Serving the Communities of West Asheville, Candler, Enka and Beyond!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His

love is everlasting.”

Psalm 118

April 8, 2018

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 7 2nd Collection ABCCM & St. Vincent de Paul 8:00am-3:30pm Boyea / Ryder Wedding (Set-up, Service, Reception—Church, Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) 9:30am Women’s Spirituality Group (Conference Room) 11:00am Boyea / Ryder Wedding, followed by Reception (Church, Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) 4:00pm-4:45pm Confession 4:30pm Rosary 5:00pm Mass In Memory of United States Air Force Academy Cadet Kyle T. Wagner + By Lynn & Dennis Mehring Bright Blessings Baby Items Collection (Narthex) Sunday, April 8 2nd Collection ABCCM & St. Vincent de Paul 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass (English) In Memory of Tommy Flaherty + By Chester Zima 12:00pm Mass (Spanish) For the People Monday, April 9 9:00am Communion Service 6:30pm Faith Formation Commission (Conference Room) Tuesday, April 10 12:00pm Communion Service 5:30pm Bright Blessings Committee (Conference Room) 6:00pm Hispanic Youth Leadership (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm Choir (Church) Wednesday, April 11 12:00pm Mass In Memory of Barbara Granville + By Nancy Carberry 1:00pm Young at Hearts Luncheon (Harbor Inn, Brevard Road) 6:30pm Faith Formation Classes, Group “A” (All Rooms) Thursday, April 12 9:00am Mass Intention Steffen Michael Fohn, by Fr. Dean Cesa 5:30pm Finance Council (Conference Room) 6:00pm Hispanic Women’s Retreat Team (Fellowship Hall) 7:00pm Coro (Church) 7:00pm Parish Pastoral Council (Conference Room) Friday, April 13 9:00am Mass Intention for Pauline Waldburger, by Fr. Dean Cesa 6:30pm Hispanic Youth Group (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, April 14 4:00pm-4:45pm Confession 4:30pm Rosary 5:00pm In Memory of Jack Matthews + By Monica Matthews 6:00pm Bright Blessings Spaghetti Dinner (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) Knights of Columbus Summer Clothing Drive (Narthex) Sunday, April 15 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) Knights of Columbus Summer Clothing Drive (Narthex) 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass (English) In Memory of James Esker + By The Esker Family 11:30am Catholic Daughters (Meeting Room # 3) 12:00pm Mass (Spanish)

PASTORAL TEAM Pastor, Fr. Dean Cesa ................................................. 670-0051 In Case of Emergencies ............................................ 670-0053 Deacon, Sigfrido A. Della Valle…..…………...407-920-4036 Pastor’s Secretary, Carol Wald ................................. 670-0051 Bookkeeper, John Gales (Mondays only) .................. 670-0051 Parish Pastoral Council Doug Bailey (Chairperson).………………………...…697-7849 Dennis Mehring, Mary Harper, Jody Lawrence, Mike Pedroza, Ozzie Vargas, Tonya Kelley, Laura Berls Finance Council, Paul LeSchack (Chairperson)…….665-9809 Katie Boyea, John Gales, Jeanne Duncan & Trish Nicoll Buildings & Grounds Commission Mike Andreucci (Chairperson) ................................ 683-9978 Evangelization & Ecumenism Commission Katie Kalarovich (Chairperson)……………………667-4855 Caring Hearts Ministry, Paul LeSchack ...................... 665-9809 Bright Blessings Ministry, Paul LeSchack..………….665-9809 Faith Formation Commission Maria Eva Tabora (Commission Leader)………….329-4498 Tim Kelley (Faith Formation Coordinator)………..777-1514 Liturgy and Spiritual Life Commission Connie Cathey (Chairperson)……………………...667-2580 Altar Society, Nina Quinlan………………………..665-7229 Women’s Spirituality Group Elaine Lovelace .................................................. 545-3251 Praying Hearts Elaine Lovelace ................................................. 545-3251 Music Ministry James Rudisill……….………………………..412-523-0369 Parish Life & Fellowship Commission Jo MacWilliam (Chairperson) ................................. 777-6096 Bereavement Ministry Barbara Buell …………………………………..712-0122 Nina Quinlan …………………………………..665-7229 Young at Hearts, Pauline Tennant ........................... 298-1227 Stewardship Committee Doug Bailey (Chairperson)…………….…………..697-7849 Eva DeSantiago & Lizzy DeSantiago-Tabora Catholic Daughters, Diane Clarke-Hawkins ............ 667-0236 Knights of Columbus, Ozzie Vargas………………..215-3984 Ministerio Hispano, Antonio Garcia ........................ 670-0051 St. Vincent DePaul, Pager No. ................................. 775-1933 Catholic Charities ..................................................... 255-0146 50 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801 (ccdoc.org)

QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor avisar con minimo 4 meses de anticipación. La preparación dura aproximadamente un mes. En la Iglesia hay unas formas que debe llenar, en ellas encontrara mayor información. COMMUNION CALLS AND HOSPITAL CALLS: Please call Parish Office to request the Sacraments of Communion or Anointing at home or in the hospital. SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS: llamar a oficina a cualquier hora. REGISTRATION: New parishioners please register at the Parish Office. Notify the office of any changes to help keep our records up to date.

PRAYER LIST

Please pray for those who have died, especially Nanette Pearson (wife of Ralph)

and for those in nursing homes, hospitals, the homebound, and for the sick, especially:

Norma Aguilar, Robert Berls, Geri & Marion Brower, Dave Campbell,

David Carman, Charles Cathey, Tom Crook, Billy Davis, Kelley DeFranco,

Ortenzio “Art” Filotei, Charlene Gentry, Sharon Going, Francis “Dutch” Hallingse,

Shirley Hallingse, George Hopkins, Christopher Hunter, Rosendo Jacinto,

Sophie Ledzian, John Light, Joe Lusk, Carlo Martini, Carolyn Mattox,

Bernie Mendiondo, Guy Morris, Jr., Jim Paqet, Trish Nicoll, Steve Novotny,

Carl & Peggy Obuchowski, Rebecca Pallack, Jane Roberts, Jay Smith, Mary Triana,

Pauline Waldburger, Mary Ann Wharton, Lance Winkler, Ana Zabel, Joey Zima

Please pray for our armed forces and diplomatic personnel, and missionaries serving our Church,

both here and abroad:

Josh Andreucci, (USAF), in Basic Training, San Antonio, TX, son of Mike & Janet Andreucci Sgt. Jason Pallack (US Army Corps of Engineers), Schofield Barracks, HI, son-in-law of Ellen Dame Christopher Matthews (USAF), following his tours in England, Afghanistan and Africa, is now stationed stateside in Arizona, he is the grandson of Monica Matthews Clayt Campbell (Army), being deployed to South Korea, great grandson of Shirley Smith FC2 Thad Shampang (SW) (Navy), currently on the USS George H.W. Bush CVN 77, son of Dave & Lee Shampang Matthew Storie (USAF), OSI, Incilik AFB, Turkey, grandson of Evie Hoffman

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

The decision to give has not so much to do with calendars and budgets. Rather, the decision to give is really a matter

of putting your life with God into perspective. ***********

La comunidad cristiana descrita en Actos entendió y practi-có la administración total de los bienes de Dios. San Pablo

informa que los creyentes no reclamaban nada como suyo, sino que todo lo poseían en común y lo distribuían a cada

uno de los que lo necesitarán.

April 8, 2018

Divine Mercy Sunday

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The community of believers was of one

heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35).

Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love

is everlasting (Psalm 118).

Second Reading — Everyone who believes that Jesus is

the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the

Son of God? — 1 John 5:5

Faith Formation Page

First Communion

Weekly Tuesday classes for First Communion will start Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 PM. The First Communion Mass will be held Saturday, May 26, at 10:00 AM. There will be 43 First Communicants this year. Las clases del martes por la semana para la Primera Co-munión comenzarán el martes, 17 de abril a las 6:30 PM. La primera misa de comunión se llevará a cabo el sábado 26 de mayo a las 10:00 a.m. Habrá 43 primeros comunica-dores este año.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention of the Month

Universal – Say “No” to Corruption: That econo-mists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

Group A meets this Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

El Grupo A se reúne este miércoles a las 6:30 PM.

Life Question: When have you found new life in for-giving or being forgiven? Gospel Question: What Gospel story or saying makes Jesus present and available to you? Pregunta de vida: ¿Cuándo has encontrado una nue-va vida perdonando o siendo perdonado? Pregunta del Evangelio: ¿Qué historia o dicho del Evangelio hace que Jesús esté presente y disponible para ti?

Confirmation Date It is official – we have received our Confirmation date for 2018 from the Diocese! Bishop Jugis will be here to preside over the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday, October 3. All families are strongly en-couraged to attend and support our Confirmandi. Es oficial: ¡hemos recibido nuestra fecha de confir-mación para 2018 de la Diócesis! El Obispo Jugis es-tará aquí para presidir el Sacramento de la Confir-mación el miércoles, 3 de octubre. Se recomienda en-carecidamente a todas las familias que asistan y apoy-en a nuestro Confirmandi.

THE 2018 GOAL FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC IS: $28,748

On behalf of those who benefit from the Diocesan Support Appeal, thank you for your generosity. Remember “We are Called” to share our gifts and our prayers to support the dioce-san ministries that serve those in need, bring the light of Christ to those in the dark, and encourage vocations.

********** En nombre de todos los que benefician a la Campaña Diocesa-na de Apoyo, gracias por su generosidad. Recuerden: “Nosotros Estamos Llamados” para compartir nuestros dones y nuestras oraciones para ayudar a los ministerios de la diócesis que sirven aquellos necesitados, brindar la luz de Cristo aque-llos que están en la oscuridad y alentar a las vocaciones.

SJA WAREHOUSE RUMMAGE SALE

St. Joan of Arc

Fundraiser

APRIL 21 AND 22 (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

559 MILLS GAP ROAD FLETCHER, NC 28732

COLLECTING YOUR OLDIES, GOODIES AND TREASURES

BIG ITEMS ACCEPTED THIS YEAR!

Inside & Outside furniture, Rugs, Garden, Attic, Tools, Gar-

age, Housewares, Textiles, Antiques, Kitchen, Artwork and Much, Much More!

We’ll Take It!

DROP OFF DATES (IN THE ST. JOAN OF ARC FELLOWSHIP HALL):

Week of March 19 thru March 22 and

Week of April 9 thru 12

For Large Item Pick-Up call: 828—253—5223

NO BIG APPLIANCES OR MATTRESSES! FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jo MacWilliam @ 828-777-6096 Rick Newman @ 828-253-5223

WEEKLY OFFERING SUMMARY FOR

March 24 & 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY

Amount Collected

Weekly Budget Amount

Difference

Offering

$4,533.59

$4,942.31

- $408.72

Building Fund

$240.00

$970.00

- $730.00

WEEKLY OFFERING SUMMARY FOR

March 29, 2018 HOLY THURSDAY

& March 31 & April 1, 2018

VIGIL & EASTER SUNDAY

Amount Collected

Weekly Budget Amount

Difference

Offering

$7,649.50

$4,942.31

+ $2,707.19

Building Fund

$1,680.00

$970.00

+ $710.00

Sunday, April 15, at 5:00 PM, St. Eugene Catholic Church, Ashe-ville…Catholic Charities is pleased to host “For You Were Once Strangers in the Land of Egypt.” Presenter Ashley Feasley, Director of Migration and Refugee Services and Public Affairs, U.S. Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops, will speak about: current immigration poli-cy, Church teaching on immigration, and ways to be an advocate for immigrants in your local community. St. Eugene Church is located at 72 Culvern Street, Asheville. Please direct any questions to nphaskell@charlottediocese.org. This event will be offered in Eng-lish with Spanish translation available. Nicholas Haskell, Poverty and Justice Education Coordinator - WNC

Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte 50 Orange St Asheville, NC 28801 P: 828.424.1992 ccdoc.org

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

COURT ST. JOAN OF ARC # 2471

IN UNITY AND CHARITY Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. We donate to local and nation-al charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” For example: We collect Box tops for Edu-cation to support programs at Asheville Catholic School. Box tops are collected and sent to ACS twice a year, in April and December Members of the parish are encouraged to participate. Box tops may be given to any Catholic Daughter.

APRIL 8, 2018

WEEKLY KNIGHT

What is Evangelization and Ecumenism?

Think about this. What if your life is the only Bible someone

observing you ever reads? As Catholic Christians, we are

called to be examples in our faith and to share our faith.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can be

part of the outreaching welcoming face of Saint Joan of Arc

Church, contact Commission Chair: Katie Kalarovich at:

667-4855 or khklar@gmail.com.

Cuál es el significado de Evangelización y Ecumenismo

Reflexionen en estos términos. ¿Que sería si tu vida es la única Biblia que alguien que te observa alguna vez lee?

Como Cristianos Católicos, tenemos el llamado a ser ejem-plos en nuestra Fe y compartir nuestra Fe.

Si estas interesado(a) en aprender más acerca de cómo pue-des formar parte como representante de extender la bien-venida a la Iglesia Santa Juana de Arco, por favor comuní-

quese con la presidenta de la Comisión: Katie Kalarovich al número 828-667-4855 o al correo electrónico

khklar@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Catholic Church! The Knights of Columbus Council 15265 would like to wel-come the newest members of our Church, who received full initiation into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass last weekend. Congratulations and welcome to Charles, Jer-ry, Roberto, and Rosario! El Consejo 15265 de Caballeros de Colón desea dar la bien-venida a los miembros más nuevos de nuestra Iglesia, quienes recibieron la iniciación completa en la Iglesia Católica en la Misa de la Vigilia Pascual el pasado fin de semana. ¡Felicidades y bienvenidos a Charles, Jerry, Roberto y Ro-sario!

Pancake Time It seems like it’s been forever since we had pancakes, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s only been two months. But if you’ve been craving those tasty breakfast treats, your wait is almost over. Next Sunday, we will have our next pancake breakfast after the 10:00 and 12:00 Masses. Please take a left turn for the Fellowship Hall when Mass lets out next weekend and join us for food and fellowship. We’ll make it tasty for you! Parece que ha sido para siempre desde que tuvimos panque-ques, ¿no? En realidad, solo han pasado dos meses. Pero si ha estado ansiando esas sabrosas delicias para el desayuno, su espera casi ha terminado. El próximo domingo, tendremos nuestro próximo desayuno de panqueques después de las 10:00 y 12:00 Misas. Por favor gire a la izquierda para el Salón de la Comunidad cuando la misa salga el próximo fin de semana y únase a nosotros para comida y compañerismo. ¡Lo haremos sabroso para ti!

Summer Clothing Drive Please bring in new or slightly worn summer clothes over the next two weekends. The Knights are holding our annual summer clothing drive to help those in need in our communi-ty. We thank you for your continued generosity and for always answering the call for our community. Por favor traiga ropa de verano nueva o ligeramente gastada durante los próximos dos fines de semana. Los Caballeros están llevando a cabo nuestra campaña anual de ropa de ve-rano para ayudar a los necesitados en nuestra comunidad. Le agradecemos por su continua generosidad y por responder siempre el llamado de nuestra comunidad.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS/CABALLEROS DE COLON

THIS IS AN OPEN INVITATION FOR ALL PRACTIC-ING CATHOLIC MEN OVER THE AGE OF 18 TO

JOIN US AND BE A KNIGHT. NAME: ____________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE / APRIL 14 & 15, 2018

SATURDAY, APRIL 14—5:00PM

Lector 1: Kathy Daley Lector 2: Jim Venglarik Altar Servers: Tonya Kelley Hospitality 1: Jerry Presnell Hospitality 2: Janet Presnell Eucharistic Minister 1: Mike Andreucci Eucharistic Minister 2: Janet Andreucci Eucharistic Minister 3: Jim Auner Rosary: Tim Kelley SUNDAY, APRIL 15—10:00AM

Lector 1: Laurel Kutzenco Lector 2: Ellie McCurdy Altar Server 1: Alexandra Galvan Altar Server 2: Patrisha Galvan Hospitality 1: Katie Kalarovich Hospitality 2: Terry Rafinski Eucharistic Minister 1: Jean Gales Eucharistic Minister 2: Mary Ann Schiller Eucharistic Minister 3: Nina Quinlan Rosary: Catholic Daughters Children’s Liturgy: Fran Schlesinger

Why should you become a Knight?

Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life

Address the needs of the church

Be a light of the world around you

Grow in your faith and fellowship with catholic men

Protect & enhance your family life

Building leaders for the future Today, we would like to offer you the opportunity to join us in our work for God and neighbor. Our council here at St Joan of Arc has undertaken many activities that benefit our parish.

We invite you to join our council today and help us be the differ-ence in our parish and community.

Any practicing Catholic men over the age of 18 interested in learning more may contact Ozzie Vargas at 828-216-7170 or via e-mail: oswaldr.vargas@gmail.com

¿Por qué debería convertirse en un

Caballero de Colon? Convertirse en un Caballero de Colón puede transformar su vida

Abordar las necesidades de la iglesia

Ser una luz del mundo que le rodea

Crecer en su fe y compañerismo con hombres católicos

Proteja y mejore su vida familiar

Construyendo líderes para el futuro Hoy, queremos ofrecerle la oportunidad de unirse a nosotros en nuestro trabajo para Dios y el prójimo. Nuestro consejo de Santa Juana de Arco ha emprendido muchas actividades que benefician a nuestra parroquia.

Lo invitamos a unirse a nuestro consejo hoy y ayúdenos a ser la diferencia en nuestra parroquia y comunidad.

Hombres Católicos practicantes más de 18 años interesados en aprender más puede contactar a Ozzie Vargas at 828-216-7170 o correo electrónico oswaldr.vargas@gmail.com

Day of the Unborn Child Service

In celebration of the Annunciation which is held on March 25th and due to that date's proximity to Holy Week and Easter, we have been asked to hold "The Day of the Unborn Child" prayer service on Monday, April 9th. We will say a rosary, with petitions, immediately after the normal 9am Communion Service in the church. Please join us to pray for these little souls who are the future of our country and the world. We will also pray for the 1 million babies who are aborted each year in the US and are taken back to heaven before they have had a chance to experience life on earth. We will pray for those legislators, parents and other influ-encers who have an impact on this human tragedy and can make a difference.

The Young at Hearts Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 11th

following Noon Mass. The luncheon will be held at

Harbor Inn on Brevard Rd. We will carpool. Please bring your contribution to the Pisgah

Elementary 2nd Snack Collection at that time.

The Catholic Daughters

of the Americas will hold their

Annual Lasagna Dinner in the Fellowship Hall

April 29, 2018 11:00am until 2:00pm.

Tickets will be $10.00 per adult and $5.00 each, 10 year olds and

younger. Tickets will be on sale starting

April 14 & 15, 2018. The Menu will be Lasagna, salad,

bread, drinks and a dessert. All Are Welcome!

SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE

It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc

Discussion Questions 2nd Sunday of Easter

April 8, 2018

First Reading / Acts 4:32-35 1. In this reading, the community’s treatment of pos-sessions is the early Church’s response to Christ’s life, death and resurrection. How does your treat-ment of possessions compare with theirs? 2. Who are the needy people in your immediate life? Can you take care of at least some of their priva-tions? What, if anything, can you do about the lacks of people in your extended world? If you joined forces with another person or group could you do something to alleviate some needs of these people? Second Reading / 1 John 5:1-6 1. Does what you have done make you a Christian, or what Christ has done? Which is more important, belief in Jesus or performance of good deeds? If you believe deeply and personally in Jesus will good deeds spring from that belief and love? 2. “… We know that we love the children of God when we love God. … ” Love of God presumes love for others. If the two loves (love of God and love for others) are so connected, and if one form of love always results in the other, does it matter which comes first? Gospel / John 20:19-31 1. What is the significance of Jesus’ breath when he gave the disciples the Holy Spirit? Is it the same Ho-ly Spirit you receive in Baptism and Confirmation? Jesus empowered his disciples with his Spirit so they could pass the gift of peace on to others. He said to them, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven.” How is peace related to forgiveness of sins? 2. Making peace between God and the world was Jesus’ Easter gift to us. Do we have a part in helping spread that peace? Discuss Pope Francis’ statement regarding peace. … Peace to the whole world, torn apart by violence linked to drug trafficking and by the iniquitous ex-ploitation of natural resources! Peace to this our

Earth! May the risen Jesus bring comfort to the vic-tims of natural disasters and make us responsible

guardians of creation. Easter Sunday Mass, Vatican, March 31, 2013

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