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October 20, 2019

Reading Catholic Community St. Athanasius Parish 300 Haverhill St, Reading, MA

St. Agnes Parish 186 Woburn St, Reading, MA St. Agnes

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:30PM

Sunday Masses

St. Athanasius Saturday 4:00PM Sunday 10:00AM

October 20, 2019

READING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Please Pray for the Men and Women

in Military Service

God of compassion, we pray for our loved ones in the military, who offer themselves for the sake of others and who are separated from family and loved ones.

Grant them courage, compassion, strength, and all they need for the living of these days.

Sustain them through their every trial. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

Please pray for all service members, especially for:

Lt. Jared Peledge (US Army Reserves),

Sgt. Jeff Peledge (US Army Rangers),

Spc. William T. Fisher (US Army),

LCPL Peter O’Connor (USMC), LCPL Dean Lepore

Cpl. Daniel Gonzales (US Marine Corps),

1LT Nicholas Staffier (US Army),

LCPL Robert Ciaccio (USMC),

2LT Luke Beaulieu (US Army), 26th “Yankee” Brigade,

Brian Basso (US Army), Patrick Cavanaugh,

Cpl. Brenden Amico, Justin Whitmarsh,

PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman,

USMC Captain Zachary Johnson,

1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson, (US Army)

PFC Christopher Lewis, USMC Capt. Katie Sliwoski,

1LT Gregory Connery, 3rd Infantry Div (US Army),

2nd Lieutenant Luke Sullivan (USMC),

Capt Matthew Connery, 10th Mountain Div (US Army)

Frank J. Pendergast (USMC)

Major Stephen Tyminski (US Army Rangers)

AT = St. Athanasius AG = St. Agnes Saturday, Oct 19 4:00 pm (AT) - Sadie Rodgers

Sunday, Oct 20 7:30 am (AG) - Quinlan Junta - 8th Anniversary 9:00 am (AG) - Gerald Colford - Memorial 10:00 am (AT) - Dr. Michael & Jacqueline Scarpitto - Ellen Nowicki - Memorial 11:00 am (AG) - Rose Frongillo - Memorial 5:30 pm (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Monday, Oct 21 9:00am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Tuesday, Oct 22 9:00 am (AT) - Jim Babineau

Wednesday, Oct 23 9:00 am (AG) - Edward and Jeanne Szela - Memorial

Thursday, Oct 24 9:00 am (AT) - Michael Sverdlove

Friday, Oct 25 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Saturday, Oct 26 4:00 pm (AT) - William Silva, Sr - Memorial and Elizabeth Morris - 1st Anniversary

Sunday, Oct 27 7:30 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request 9:00 am (AG) - Michael Raffaele and Family; - Giuseppe DiRico 10:00 am (AT) - Michael DeWolfe - Memorial 11:00 am (AG) - Joseph & Bertha Kelleher - Memorial 5:30 pm (AG) - Jack Morrison - Memorial

Remember those in need of

Prayers, Especially:

Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John

Cadigan, Pat K & Family, JDF & Family, Rick

Q, Trudy, Dianne, Dina Luongo, Anne B,

Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino

Family, Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Sheila S,

Bob C, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Peter, James B, John M, Christine M, , Mary M, Terry G, Larry Y, Marion M, Phil T,

Denise S, Martha K, Rosemary, Heather, Anne Marie, Barbara G, Barbara, Brian, Claire, Caitlyn, Sue, Jill, Ryan Smith,

Danny, Joan B, Josephine S, David W, Morgan L, Enzo, David, Ed S, Frank F, Eddie, Ed S, Marie M, Baby Henry, Emma,

Barbara, Cynthia Leonard, Pat Mcnulty, Tony, Robert, Richard Warmington , Haines Family, Janessa Murphy, Marsha

M, Mike S, Helen, Rollie and Joanne Snook, Cindy, Jennifer Ganas, Jeff Delovey, Burns Family, David, Jackie Fletcher,

Rita C. and Baby Noelle, Denise McHugh, Brenda R, Julia Hoffman, Nick Scali, Adam Monkiewicz , Jeffrey R, Asher,

Daniel, Baby Henry, Parker, Debbie, Carole Sinclair, Preston L, Marcia Lambert, Les Lambert, Della & Preston, Bernice,

Bill and Diane These names will stay in the St. Athanasius Prayer Corner until Sunday, November 3

Call the St. Athanasius Parish Office or email at [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones.

St. Athanasius

Bread and Wine Donation

In loving memory of

Imo Jean Perry

For the week of October 27

mailto:[email protected]

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time


The Knights of Columbus will be holding their Annual

Tootsie Roll Drive in support of its Campaign for

People with Intellectual Disabilities during the

weekend of October 19-20 after all Masses at both

Parishes. We appreciate your continued support for

this important cause which supports the Special

Olympics and a wide variety of Special Needs

programs.

REMINDER:

Faith Formation classes RESUME on:

Sunday, October 20th

Homeschool Parent Meeting

WHEN: Monday, October 21 at 7:00PM

WHERE: St. Agnes Parish Center 2nd Floor

This is a mandatory meeting for all families who have

approval from Director to homeschool.

• BOOKS/SYLLABUS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PICK

UP AFTER THE HOMESCHOOL PARENT MEETING.

Catechists Needed

Faith Formation classes are underway. With

additional enrollments recently received we are in

need of:

• Confirmation I Catechists - groups meet on

Sundays, 4PM-5:30PM at St. Agnes

• Grade 2 Catechists for Wednesdays meeting at

the St. Athanasius location, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

Volunteering as a Catechist is one way to engage

with our faith community, building our Church for

today and tomorrow!

Call the Office or submit your intention to volunteer

at: www.ReadingCatholic.org/catechist-volunteer

What Does the Church Say On . . .

. . . Placement of Barrier-Free-Access

Seating

You may have noticed last weekend that the first

row of the handicap seating area has been fully

removed. This creates a barrier-free space for

persons with mobility considerations enabling them

to more fully participate in liturgical processions.

The space, reconfigured, eliminates impediments to

integral parts of our worship such as processing to

receive Holy Communion, Veneration of the Cross on

Good Friday, receiving Ashes, and processions during

Advent and Lent Evening Prayer.

The same Jesus who heard the cry for recognition

from the people with disabilities of Judea and

Samaria 2000 years ago calls us, His followers, to

embrace our fellow brothers and sisters in the same

manner. The barrier-free space - welcoming and

open - more fully allows for all to "...go and be the

Church."

. . The Communion Song: When Does It

Begin?

When the priest receives the Sacrament of the

Eucharist, the beautiful sounds of music begin and

the Communion song continues for as long as the

Sacrament is begin administered to the faithful.

Song as a form of worship is another way in which

we give reverence to the meaning of this most Holy

Sacrament. In particular song expresses our union in

spirit mirrored by the unity of our voices in song. It

shows joy of heart, and highlights the

"communitarian" nature of all who process to

receive Communion.

Liturgical Documents

SING TO THE LORD: MUSIC IN DIVINE WORSHIP

October 20, 2019


Food for Family Thought

Sometimes we expect God to appear in our lives like

a special effect in a blockbuster movie. But it's more

likely that we'll recognize God in the ripple rather

than in the wave, or hear God in the silent aftermath

rather than the raging storm: if only we take time to

look and to listen.

Train the Trainer - Palliative Care

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 10:00AM - 2:00PM

check-in: 9:15AM-9:45AM ~ Lunch provided

WHERE: Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Dr, Braintree

RSVP required - limited seating

Questions, email [email protected] or call

Suzanne Graul at (617) 746-5738

Join us in a workshop designed for interested staff

and volunteers in helping promote palliative care to

their parish or collaborative community. Speakers will

discuss the role of trainer, pain management and

advance care planning. The workshop will include

small group exercises and discussion.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Your attendance at this workshop does NOT

automatically commit you to being a trainer in your

parish or collaborative, but it will qualify you to do so,

if you are interested.

Hope and Healing Grief Support Group

for Grieving Parents or Adult Siblings

(formerly Surviving Siblings Support Group)

WHEN: Last Saturday of each Month

TIME: 10:30AM - 12Noon

WHERE: St. John the Evangelist Old Parish Hall

115 Middlesex Rd, North Chelmsford

When your child or sibling dies, everything changes

in your family, in your life, your dreams. They are not

only missing from your today, but from your future.

Know you are not alone in your grief and loneliness.

All are welcome to a safe place to share your sacred

story, find comfort, hope and encouragement as you

continue a new path in life.

week of the Question

What can I do to carry out

God’s mission in my life?

Will I make time to pray persistently

for guidance and support?

World Mission Sunday Collection on

October 20

This weekend the Archdiocese special collection is to

help support Catholic World Missions. World

Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and

evangelization programs and needs of more than

1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific

Island, and remote regions of Latin America. The

funds gathered are distributed in the pope's name by

the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Saints and Everyday Holiness

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

TIME: 9:15AM-4:00PM (Registration begins at 8:30

am) Lunch included in the program.

SUGGESTED DONATION: $45/person

WHERE: LaSalette Retreat Center

947 Park St, Attleboro, MA

PRESENTER: Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU

Celebrate the Feast of All Saints on Wednesday,

October 30 with Sister Bridget Haase at La Salette

Retreat Center in Attleboro, MA. Sister Bridget is a

renowned speaker and radio host. This one-day

retreat with Sister Bridget is entitled: “Multicolored

Halos – Saints and Everyday Holiness.” The Saints of

God encourage us to be faithful in our quest for

holiness.



October 6, 2019 Weekly Offertory

Total Week Income $ 11,787

Weekly Income Requirement $ 14,807

Surplus (Deficit) $ 3,020

St. Agnes Parish's Book of

Remembrance: Dedicated to the Holy

Souls

Every October, all are welcome to enter into the Book

of Remembrance the names of loved ones who have

passed away during the current year. Throughout the

month of November, we pray for all those in this

year's Book of Remembrance, as well as all previous

years' Books. As we remember all those special

people who have been a part of our lives, let us also

reflect upon the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta:

"November begins with two beautiful days, the

Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Holy Mother

Church remembers all of her children, to whom she has

given the life of Jesus through Baptism … We all

know that during this whole month we give them

extra love and care, by praying to them and for them."

~ St. Teresa of Calcutta

Calendar of Events

Saturday, October 19 7:00 am - Men’s Group - Parish Center 1st Floor 9:00 am - St. Vincent de Paul - Parish Center 3rd Floor 2:45pm-3:45pm - Reconciliation @ St. Athanasius

Sunday, October 20 Knights of Columbus Membership/Tootsie Roll Drive 9:00 am - Faith Formation Grades 1/2 St. Athanasius Location 10:15 am - Faith Formation Grades 1/2 St. Agnes Location

3:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop Mtg - Parish Center 1st Fl 4:00 pm - Confirmation I - St. Agnes Location 6:30 pm - Confirmation II - St. Agnes Location

Monday, October 21 12:30 pm - AA - Parish Center 2nd Floor 3:45 pm - Grade 5 - St. Agnes Location 5:00 pm - Grades 6, 7, 8 - St. Agnes Location 7:00 pm - Homeschool Parent Mtg - Parish Center 2nd Floor 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Patrol Leader Mtg - Parish Ctr 1st Fl

Tuesday, October 22 3:45 pm - Grade 3 - St. Athanasius Location 5:00 pm - Grade 4 - St. Athanasius Location 7:00 pm - Tuesday Evening Rosary 7:30 pm - Youth AA - Parish Center 1st Floor

Wednesday, October 23 10:00 am - St. Agnes Children’s Play Group - Parish Ctr 1:15 pm - Grade 1 and 2 - St. Athanasius Location 2:30 pm - Grade 1 and 2 - St. Agnes Location 7:00 pm - RCC Music Ensemble Practice @ St. Athanasius 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Parish Center 1st Floor

Thursday, October 24 7:30 pm - 9AM Family Ensemble Practice @ St. Agnes Friday, October 25 9:30am-12Noon - Eucharistic Adoration

Saturday, October 26 7:00 am - Men’s Group - Parish Center 1st Floor 1:00 pm - Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Officers Installation - Parish Center 2nd Floor 2:45pm-3:45pm - Reconciliation @ St. Athanasius

Sunday, October 27 9:00 am - Faith Formation Grades 1/2 St. Athanasius Location 10:15 am - Faith Formation Grades 1/2 St. Agnes Location

3:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop Mtg - Parish Center 1st Fl 4:00 pm - Confirmation I - St. Agnes Location 6:30 pm - Confirmation II - St. Agnes Location

SAINT AGNES PARISH

October 13, 2019 Weekly Offertory

Total Week Income $ 9,511

Weekly Income Requirement $ 14,807

Surplus (Deficit) $ 5,296

St. Agnes Prayer Tree

There is strength and power in prayer - when we

pray in community, when we pray in private, God is

there, God hears us, and God responds. At St.

Agnes, a dedicated group of individuals pray every

month for prayer requests submitted to the Blessed

Sacrament Chapel Prayer Basket. Requests can also

be emailed to us at: [email protected]

"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Matthew 21:22

October 20, 2019

Coffee Hour

We are in need of host families for the month of

October for Coffee Hour after the 10am Mass on

Sundays.

As always the sign up sheet is in the PAC.

Thank You, Sophie B

Inspiring Hope Campaign Goal Has Been Met!

Thank you, and Thanks be to GOD!

Saint Agnes Parish is Over Goal! We are very excited to announce

that Saint Agnes Parish has officially surpassed its $900,000

Inspiring Hope campaign goal! Over this past week, another

$108,275 was pledged to the campaign! This brings our total

raised to $1,031,775 or 115% of our goal! Thank you so much to all

of those who have participated so far and thank you to all of those

who continue to pray for the success of this initiative. We are

humbled and inspired by your generosity and your love for your

parish.

We are providing a follow-up opportunity to receive decisions from

parish families who were either not here last weekend, or from

parishioners who indicated they needed more time to decide and

are now ready. This is an important moment in the campaign as we

have now surpassed our goal. As a reminder, 100% of monies

collected above our goal will remain right here at Saint Agnes to

build up parish resources for the future. We believe that with so

many families still considering the level of their support, we will exceed our goal even further and build an

even stronger parish with your help. If you are able, we ask that each family or individual consider making a

pledge that would be over and above your regular weekly offertory. Parishioners can make their pledges over

a five-year period and in a variety of ways. Regular pledge reminders will be sent out based on how often

you would like to make your pledge – monthly, quarterly, annually, etc. Parishioners can fulfill their pledges

by check, credit card, electronic funds transfer, or through planned gifts like life insurance, IRA distributions,

and through your estate. We understand some parishioners are not able to make a pledge. If you are unable

to consider a gift beyond your current giving, please pray for the continued success of the campaign and for

Saint Agnes Parish. In the coming weeks, we will follow up with parishioners who have asked for more time

to decide, or have not yet responded, about the campaign. Please contact the parish office at (781) 944-0490

if you have any questions about the campaign.

SAINT AGNES PARISH

Saint Agnes Parish Goal: $900,000

Raised to Date: $ 1,031,775

Average/Median Five Year Pledge:

$ 7,318 - Average

$ 3,000 - Median

Percent of Goal: 115%

Main Campaign Priorities:

• Fully Fund Upper Church Ceiling

Repairs

• Replenish parish Financial

Resources

• Endow Parish evangelization

efforts across the Archdiocese

• Endow Social Justice Work

through Catholic Charities

SAINT ATHANASIUS PARISH NEWS

Offertory & Weekend Attendance

Weekend of : October 12/13

Attendance: 374

Offertory: $ 4,739

2nd Collection: Holy Father & Missionary Efforts

$ 1,162


SAINT ATHANASIUS PARISH NEWS

The Christmas Faire would not be a success without all the

volunteers and all the generous donations we

receive. Every year the committee is grateful for the

generosity of our parish family. Thank-You! As you clean

out closets, toy rooms or basements, keep the Christmas

Faire in mind to give your donations. Also gift cards and

other gift donations are also needed. The following is a

summary of donated items we are looking for. These

donations can be left in labeled baskets & boxes in back of

church (Food Pantry side). If you have any questions

please contact Michele Barrette at [email protected].

Jewelry: Clean used jewelry and/or new jewelry

(take advantage of greatly discounted deals with store

coupons—i.e. Kohl’s). Leave original price on so we’ll

know what to charge. Also, donations of jewelry gift boxes appreciated. Donations can be left in basket in back of

church.

Toys: Loose Legos, Imaginext, Star Wars, Melissa & Doug, Tonka/Hess Trucks, matchbox cars, arts & craft sets, puzzles,

board games, games for electronic gaming, DVDs (no VHS). Please no infant toys, car seats or toy weapons. New toys

you might find on clearance shelves and/or bought with coupons. Donations can be left in marked box in back of church

starting October 26.

Country Market: Homemade jams, preserves, sauces (ingredients listed). Unused candles (jar & taper), gift bags,

hostess gifts, “gift ables”, homemade crafts, decor & centerpieces (especially winter and holiday themed). Crafters can

attach a business card for donated items. Contact Donna [email protected] or 781-835-6120 with questions.

Ornament Tree: A popular, fun event. Faire goers can take a chance on picking an ornament that will guarantee to

include a minimum $5 prize. Donations of gift cards to your favorite places (coffee/donut shops,2restaurants, ice-cream

shops, nail salons, grocery stores, or other stores) ranging from $5 to $10 will be graciously accepted to decorate our

tree. A “Ornament Raffle” box will be placed in the back of church for these donations beginning Oct 26.

Gift Baskets: If you belong to a group, club, or if your family would like to donate a gift basket to the Faire please

contact Rosalee Scozzari at [email protected]. Rosalee can send you general information and help you with

theme ideas (so we don’t have duplicates). Gift baskets can be dropped off at the office the week of November 18. Or,

at the Parish Hall November 20 and 21.

Knit/Crochet Corner: Run by our Prayer Shawl Ministry, these parishioners meet weekly at the parish center to knit

for crochet comfort blankets for those in hospitals. In addition they create knit good for our Faire. They would love to

add your handmade mittens, hats, blankets, Christmas stockings, yarn donations, etc to their Knit Corner at the Faire. If

you would like to donate or are interested in finding out more about the Prayer Shawl Ministry contact Diane Bukowski

at 978-658-8789.

White Elephant & Small Furniture: We will begin accepting donations for White Elephant, 1 hour before and after

the weekend masses, November 2 & 3, November 9 & 10, and November 16 & 17 at the pod in the back parking

lot. Small furniture and any type of donation can also be dropped of during the week of November 18 thru 20 from 9:30

am to 2:00 pm, or by arrangement.

Thank you for your support and generosity of the Christmas Faire!

Seeking NEW Volunteers to Contribute to our

SUCCESS! The Christmas Faire planning committee

has lost some great volunteers. To help the Faire

run smoothly, so we can maintain an excellent

experience for our guests and still raise money for

the church, we are looking for new volunteers to

help with the Christmas Ornament raffle, Toys,

Country Marketplace and Children’s Crafts/

games. If you are available to give some time to

the Christmas Faire in any of these areas, please

contact Michele Barrette at [email protected]

Christmas Faire Corner


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Kerry Basford x120, [email protected] Admin Office Manager

Luann Barretto x110, [email protected] Admin Assistant

John Canning x210, [email protected] Director, Parish Life

Marcia Cutlip, [email protected] St. Athanasius Choir Director

Steve Flannery, Property Manager, St. Athanasius

Thomas Jones, Property Manager, St. Agnes

Jacqueline Steele x114, [email protected] Communications

Saint Agnes Church Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM 5:30PM ( Sept - June) Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Saint Athanasius Church Saturday: 4:00PM | Sunday: 10:00AM Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Tuesday, Thursday First Saturday Mass: 9:00AM


Director of Evangelization: Paula Colpitts email: [email protected], x117

Pastor: Very Rev. Stephen B. Rock, x112 email: [email protected]

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Victor Vitug, x113 email: [email protected]

Senior Priest: Rev. Edward T. Malone, x211 email: [email protected]

Deacons: Rev. Mr. Bill Reidy

email: [email protected] Rev. Mr. Neil Sumner

email: [email protected] Rev. Mr. Matt Baltier

email: [email protected]

Office Location: 300 Haverhill Street, Reading, MA | Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30AM-3:30PM

ReadingCatholic.org | email: [email protected] | 781.944.0490 or 781.944.0330

Sacraments:

ɬ Marriage: Arrangements are made with a priest at least six months in advance.

ɬ Reconciliation: Saturdays, 2:45PM - 3:45PM at St. Athanasius

ɬ Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office to request. Extraordinary Ministers are also available to bring the Eucharist to the homebound.

ɬ Baptism: limit of 6 babies at the 1PM service; only one baby per weekend baptized at Mass

ɬ Baptism Parent Meeting: Parents must attend a baptism meeting prior to the baptism. Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of every month at 7:00PM at the St. Agnes Parish Center

St. Agnes Baptisms: 1PM Service - 1st and 3rd Sundays Baptism at Sunday Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays

St. Athanasius Baptisms: 1PM Service - 2nd and 4th Sundays Baptism at Sunday Mass - 1st and 3rd Sundays

Director of Worship: Paul Ciotti, x115 email: [email protected]

Priest In Residence: Rev. Richard M. Erikson

Business Manager: Janine Castro, x119 email: [email protected]



Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA)

For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and for

Catholics who have not been confirmed, please call

either St. Agnes or St. Athanasius Parish Office.

Altar Servers (For Youth in Grades 3 and up)

St. Agnes Contact: Michelle Goldner, 508-942-9788

email: [email protected]

St. Athanasius Contact: Call the Office 781-944-0330 Gluten Issues

Please see a Priest or Deacon before Mass. Mass Intentions, Mass Cards

Call the Parish Office to schedule Prayer Corner (St. Athanasius)

Call the St. Athanasius Parish Office or

email: [email protected] to add or

renew a name of your loved ones. Prayer Tree Requests (St. Agnes)

Contact the office or place note in the Blessed

Sacrament Chapel Prayer basket. Copies of the Prayer

Tree are at the church exits. Sanctuary Light Intention

Call St. Agnes or St. Athanasius Parish Offices Eucharistic Adoration (St. Agnes)

Friday 9:30am-12Noon | First Friday 9:30am-9:00pm

Fridays during Lent and Advent, 9:30am-9:00pm

Reading Catholic - Parish Council Fr. Steve Rock, Christine Ambrose, Chrissy Cerretani, Janet Davidson-Dee, Rosemarie DeLacy, James Dudley, Bob Finigan, Jane Fiore, Ed Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldner, Paul Lannon, Joanne Metzger, Jody Roffi, Fred Santosuosso, Chris Scozzari, Lisa Tavoletti, James Taylor

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 781-258-8767 St. Vincent de Paul is known as the "Apostle of Charity" dedicating his life to the service of the poor. Today, the Reading Catholic Community carries on his work: some of us contribute time, some talent and others treasure in the confidential support of our Reading neighbors. Please call us if we can help you.

Hospital Chaplain Winchester Hospital Chaplain: Mary Beth Moran, 781.756.2295

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May we open our hearts to allow the Holy Spirit to work within and among us.

May we intentionally seek to lead others to Jesus through our actions and build

His Church in our community.

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Upcoming Open House EventsThursday, November 7th, 7:00-8:30pm

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