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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 4, 2021
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church Holy Trinity Catholic Church
516 East 13th Street 2220 Reed Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16503 Erie, Pennsylvania 16503
814.452.6606 814.456.0671
www.ststanserie.org www.holytrinityrc.org
email: ststaner@outlook.com email: parishoffice@holytrinityrc.org
Fr. Jason Glover, S.T.L., Pastor Fr. Jason Glover, S.T.L., Pastor
Msgr. Daniel Magraw, Senior Associate Msgr. Daniel Magraw, Senior Associate
Debbie Oldenski, Secretary Mary Ann Merski, Secretary
Thaddeus Fryczynski, Director of Music Jeannie McGinley, Director of Music
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30AM - 3:00 PM Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
(Closed 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays) (Closed 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays)
Daily Eucharistic Liturgy: Tuesday - Friday at 8:00AM Daily Eucharistic Liturgy: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00AM
Temporary Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy: Temporary Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy:
Saturday at 4:00PM; Sunday at 9:00AM Saturday at 5:15PM; Sunday at 10:30AM
* Daily Eucharist: Call the Parish Office Daily Eucharist: Call the Parish Office
Saint Stanislaus & Holy Trinity
Partners in Faith & Mission
July 4, 2021
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the week of July 4, 2021
Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-4/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6 [14th Sunday]
It’s all so ordinary that we can easily miss Monday: Gn 28:10-22/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15/Mt 9:18-26 [Sts. Anthony Zaccaria]
it. The seagulls hunting and diving for Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1-8, 15/Mt 9:32-38 [St. Maria Goretti]
mollusks at the beach offer a display of
Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7, 17-24/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19/Mt 10:1-7
determination and precision as they gather
Thursday: Gn 44:18-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 10:7-15
their food for the day. It’s simply what these
creatures do. Yet, there’s a magical Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt 10:16-23
artfulness and skill to their work that speaks Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26/Ps 105:1-7/Mt 10:24-33
volumes about the One who breathed life Next Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-14/Eph 1:3-14/Mk 6:7-13 [15th Sunday]
into their being. This is pretty much the way
it is with God’s presence. God comes in
common ways through common things and Sacrament of Baptism: Sacramental preparation is required of the parents
ordinary people. Sadly, we are so engulfed who desire to share the Catholic faith with their children and are held
in our little worlds of order and ideas to
monthly throughout the City of Erie. Call the parish office to register to
notice the beauty and wonder of it all. A
sunset is a sunset and a seagull is a seagull. schedule your preparation. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing
That’s precisely what they thought about Catholics with a letter of recommendation from their pastor to serve as a
Jesus too. After all, isn’t he just the sacramental sponsor.
carpenter’s son? What merit can his words
Religious Education, First Holy Communion, and First Reconciliation
possibly have?
When pondering God’s relationship with programs are hosted at Saint Luke’s Church for all eastside Erie parishes.
His people and God’s action in our lives, we Contact their parish office for more information and to register your child
have to go back to the stable and the (814.825.7105).
recurring, creative, unending power of God’s
presence. It was a quiet, run of the mill kind
Confirmation preparation for all eastside Erie parishes is hosted at Saint
of night. There was nothing spectacular or Luke’s Church. Contact their parish office for more information and to
extraordinary. To the naked eye, a woman register your child (814.825.6920).
gave birth to a child and there wasn’t Sacrament of Holy Orders: God calls all people to holiness. Some men are
anything extraordinary to see. We have a
called to fulfill this vocation as priests. If you are interested in the
hard time understanding God’s ordinary-
ness. Jesus grew up in an ordinary town, had priesthood, or have questions about it, please contact a parish priest or our
neighbors and did normal human things. Diocesan Vocation Director, Fr. Scott Jabo, at 1.814.824.1181.
Perhaps that’s why we don’t always like the
Sacrament of Matrimony: Before a date can be scheduled, a priest must be
Gospel. It doesn’t dazzle us with
extraordinary things but simply challenges contacted at least six months in advance to complete the required
us to take a different look at our ordinary documents.
stuff. Sacrament of the Sick: Communal celebrations of Anointing the Sick are
God’s life-giving presence continues to scheduled periodically. The sacrament can also be requested by any
sustain that seagull in flight and keep all
things in being regardless of whether we
parishioner who is seriously ill or in danger of death. Please note: Federal
have the faith to see and understand this. law no longer permits hospitals or nursing homes to contact churches when
Our personal agendas, preconceived ideas, a parishioner is admitted. It is important that family members notify the
misconceptions, and expectations can often parish office if a loved one needs a visit, desires to receive Holy
cause us to be hardened and blinded to Communion, or needs to be Anointed.
what God is doing or desiring to do. The
Leave A Legacy: Consider Saint Stanislaus and Holy Trinity as you meet with
blinders we wear and the expectations we
bring to life can often prevent us from your attorney or financial planner regarding your estate planning.
seeing graced moments that radiate with Remember the needs of your parish family and leave a legacy of faith for
God’s graceful presence. They also prevent future generations with your generous remembrance.
God’s transforming, healing, and hope filled
vision for our world from being realized. Bulletin Information Deadline: Please submit information to be included in
Without faith, God won’t be able to do the weekend bulletin by noon the Monday prior. Holiday bulletin
much for us either. announcements must be received by the parish office two weeks in
advance.
Saint Stanislaus & Holy Trinity
Partners in Faith & Mission
“PRAYER, CARE, AND CONCERN” MINISTRY “PRAYER SHAWL” MINISTRY
Those who participate in this ministry express the care and The enjoyment of knitting, crocheting, and sewing are
concern of our entire parish community to those who are uniquely combined with prayer to offer a deeply person-
ill, hospitalized, homebound, or in nursing facilities, al and meaningful spiritual ministry. Shawls are prayer-
through birthday and holiday cards, visits, and prayers. To fully made and freely given away to those suffering be-
request prayers, or to participate in this ministry, contact reavement, those recovering from illness, the elderly,
Rose Marie at 814.923.4438. homebound, and those in nursing facilities. To join us in
this ministry, please contact Linda at 814.864.8476.
“PRAYERLINE” MINISTRY
These ministers devote themselves to prayer for any needs THE “ZABAWA COMMITTEE”
made known to them and any special intentions. To Held on the parish grounds of Holy Trinity, Zabawa is the
participate in this ministry, or to request prayers for a largest Polish heritage celebration in the region, drawing
particular need, contact Kay (825-7328) or Shirley (452- tens of thousands of people to our neighborhood. The
3395) from Saint Stanislaus, or Kathy Benes (898-1091) or Zabawa Committee organizes the festival through food
Kathy Smith (392-8974) from Holy Trinity. preparation, donation solicitation, food and beverage
service, and so on. The committee always welcomes any
PCEP (Parish Catholic Education Program) help they receive. If you would like to offer your time, and
Parishioners of Holy Trinity can receive a parish grant to experience hands-on learning about these rich cultural
assist with the cost of tuition for families who wish their traditions, contact Ray Luniewski at 882-1032.
primary or secondary school age children to have a
Catholic education. To be eligible, families must PROLIFE COMMUNITY
participate in the program, attend Mass regularly, and be This ministry advocates through for the protection of all
involved in the parish community. For more information, human life from conception until natural death through
contact the parish office. prayer, education, and action.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Parishioners interested in serving our worshiping
community as an altar server, lector, Eucharistic minister,
or music minister, please let one of your priests know.
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Welcome to our Parish Family!
A Community of Faith Built on Tradition, Where Everyone is Welcome
Saint Stanislaus Parish Community
MASS INTENTIONS Our sanctuary candle burns in
Mon., July 5th- Private Intention memory of SOPHIA & FRANCIS
Tues., July 6th - Joseph Macioch (Family) STANKAVICH as gifted by Marie.
Wed., July 7th - Helen & Paul Oleski (Betty & Family)
Thurs., July 8th - Richard Anuszkiewicz (Andrews & Zill Families)
Fri., July 9th - Kaliszewski Family (Family)
Sat., July 10th, 4:00PM - Jerry Stankiewicz (Kay)
Sun., July 11th, 9:00AM - For the People of St. Stanislaus (Pro Populo)
CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP MARK! GARAGE SALE
Bishop Mark Bartchak of Altoona-Johnstown, a native son St. Stanislaus will host a parish-wide garage sale on July
of Saint Stanislaus, received the extraordinary honor of 9th and 10th. The sale will be held from 2PM-8PM on July
being appointed Apostolic Signature by Pope Francis. The 9th (“early bird” will start at noon). It will continue on the
12 members of the Signature serve as the equivalent of our 10th from 9AM-1PM. We will be collecting donations for
U.S. Supreme Court. Their cases involve everything from the sale on July 6-7.
challenges to the decisions of marriage tribunals to
recourse against the dismissal of a religious, the transfer of The Prophecy of You and Me Prophet. There’s a heaviness
a parish priest, the restriction of a priest's ministry, removal to this word. It’s weighted down with meaning. We think
of ministerial faculties, renovation of a parish church and of prophets and we think of Charlton Heston with wild hair
dismissal from a teaching position. This is, indeed a high and a booming voice, reaching out his hand to work
honor and we are rightfully proud of Bishop Mark! wonders of nature by the grace of God. We think of
prophets and we think of ancient Biblical history —
REMEMBERING THE OPPRESSED THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY
someone far away, someone so removed from our
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are everyday life. A prophet is someone who knows
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with something we don’t. When I let you in on this secret, it
certain unalienable Rights..." might scare you at first: in a way, God is calling you to be a
We all know these words by heart. They are from the
prophet. He is calling me. He is calling anyone who hears
United States Declaration of Independence. However,
the truth of the Gospel. However, there is no need for the
these words are not held with the same reverence around
megaphone and the wild locusts. This prophet gig might
the world as they are held here at home? There are many
not be what you’re thinking. What does a prophet do? He
places in the world where it is a life-threatening endeavor hears and testifies to the truth, even when it’s
to practice one's faith, that faith that was given to each uncomfortable, even when it’s unpopular, even when it
human by that Creator who endowed us with inalienable results in, as Paul says, “weaknesses, insults, hardships,
rights. Let us take a moment to remember all those people persecutions and constraints.” A prophet doesn’t have to
in the world who are not free to seek life, liberty or be smart or rich or ordained; heck, he doesn’t even have
happiness. to be particularly willing. All a prophet has to do is listen to
WEEKLY OFFERING (JUNE 27, 2021) the truth. The truth we receive from Christ, through the
Gospel and the sacraments, is a mighty gift. But it is a gift
This Week July 1 to date that we are not meant to simply keep for ourselves. In
Amount we need $4,156.00 $211,956.00 possessing it, we are compelled to also pass it on, to share
Amount Received $4,416.00 $149,008.00 it, to let the Spirit set us on our feet.
Net over/under $260.00 ($62,948.00) — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
Mass Attendance:
4:00PM = N/A; 9:00AM = 59 THE KINDERGARTENER
Envelopes: 58/168 A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom as
the children drew pictures. The teacher would
2021 CSA UPDATE occasionally walk around and see each child’s artwork. As
ASSESSMENT: $30,237.00 she approached one little girl who was working especially
PLEDGES: $34,810.00 (85 Families) hard, she asked what the drawing was. The little girl told
PAID: $27,110.00 her: “I’m drawing God!” “But sweety,” the teacher replied,
PARISH PROFIT: $4,573.00 “no one actually knows what God looks like.”
Automatically, the little girl continued drawing and said,
“well, they certainly will in a minute!”
Holy Trinity Parish Community
The sanctuary candle burns this MASS INTENTIONS
week in for EDWARD MAJEWSKI as
gifted by Mary Ann Merski. Mon., June 5th - Special Intention
Tues., June 6th - Kulig, Laszczewski, and Habas Families (Estate)
Wed., June 7th - For All Fathers, Living and Deceased
7/06 Joanne Majchrzak Thurs., July 8th - Msgr. John Daniszewski (Estate)
7/07 Victoria Simora Fri., July 9th - Irene Niewolak (Estate)
& Maria Wawrzyniak Sat., July 10th, 5:15PM - For the People of Holy Trinity (Pro Populo)
Sun., July 11th, 10:30AM - Loretta Lipinski (Judith Wagner)
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
53 Days until Zabawa signup sheets will be out in the Social Center July
ZABAWA 2021 15th. Gather your friends and family and sign up to help!
Today throughout the United States, we celebrate our
ZABAWA SPONSORS AND ADS
freedom. Our rights are protected and opportunities
Want to be a personal sponsor for Zabawa 2021? Know
abound. We recognize that freedom has a cost, one we
someone who does? You can find ad information at the
celebrate and honor on days such as this. It's good to
bulletin stations in the Social Center. If you know anyone
honor those who fight for our country, who may well pay
that would like to place an ad in the book, please contact
the ultimate price for the liberties we're afforded. As
Julie or Edie.
faithful Catholics, we recognize that there is more to
freedom than simply being at liberty to make our lives
what we want them to be. St. John Paul II reminds us:
CHRUSCIKI MAKING!
"Freedom is not just doing what we can, it is doing what
No Chrusciki baking this Monday,
we ought." We become freer within ourselves and within
but please join us:
our relationships when we choose what is right and good.
July 12th
When we choose sin, we become trapped in egoism - less
July 19th
free, not more. This Independence Day, let's continue to
July 26th
pursue virtue and good character and encourage others to
If you would like to help our bakers,
do this same.
please come to the Social Hall. Doors open at 5:00PM.
WEEKLY OFFERING FOR JUNE 27, 2021
Regular Offering: $4,026.00 (29/134)
THIS WEEK JULY 1 TO DATE
Dream Goal: $3,000.00 $153,000.00
Budgeted: $2,365.00 $120,739.00
Total Offertory: $4,026.00 $117,833.00
Net (over/under): $1,661.00 ($2,906.00)
Attendance: 5:15PM = 28; 10:30AM = 52
2021 CSA UPDATE
Assessment: $13,285.00
Pledges: $26,360.00 (68 families have participated)
Paid to Date: $23,680.00
Balance Owed: $2,680.00
Parish Profit: $13,075.00
* Thank you to all who have participated!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
News for Our Partnership JANUARY 27, 2020
Our Parish Offices will be FEAST OF ST. MARIA GORETTI (JULY 6TH)
One of the largest crowds ever assembled for
CLOSED a canonization—250,000—symbolized the
reaction of millions touched by the simple
on July 5th story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter
of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance
NEED A BREAK? to go to school, never learned to read or write.
Bethany Retreat Center in Frenchville, PA, is a quiet and When Maria made her First Communion not
peaceful place to rest, renew and be recreated for those long before her death, she was one of the
larger and somewhat backward members of
seeking a deeper relationship with God. Bethany offers a
the class. On a hot afternoon in July, Maria
wide variety of directed retreats that include: Centering was sitting at the top of the stairs of her
Prayer, Health and Wellness, Grief Recovery and more. house, mending a shirt. She was not quite 12
They also offer Personal Retreats where you can get away years old, but physically mature. A cart
from the cares of everyday life and focus on your faith stopped outside, and a neighbor, 18-year-old
journey. To learn more visit their website Alessandro, ran up the stairs. He seized her
at www.bethanyretreatcenter.org or call 814-263- and pulled her into a bedroom. She struggled
4855. "God is Spoken Here." and tried to call for help. “No, God does not
wish it,” she cried out. “It is a sin. You would
go to hell for it.” Alessandro began striking at
CHIAVETTA’S BBQ CHICKEN DINNER her blindly with a long dagger. Maria was taken to a hospital.
Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 11818, 816 W Her last hours were marked by the usual simple compassion of
26th St, Erie, PA announces a Drive-Thru Chiavetta’s the good—concern about where her mother would sleep,
Chicken BBQ Dinner on Sunday, July 18th from Noon to 5, forgiveness of her murderer (she had been in fear of him, but
or till sold out. Dinner includes ½ Chiavetta’s BBQ did not say anything lest she cause trouble to his family), and
Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Croissant, Bottled her devout welcoming of Viaticum, her last Holy Communion.
Water and a Cookie! $12 ea. Cash-Credit-Debit She died about 24 hours after the attack. Alessandro was
accepted. Enter Sacred Heart lot from W 26th St. sentenced to 30 years in prison. For a long time he was
unrepentant and surly. One night he had a dream or vision of
Maria gathering flowers and offering them to him. His life
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES changed. When he was released after 27 years, his first act was
As our liturgical ministries are re-opening after being to beg the forgiveness of Maria’s mother. Devotion to the
suspended due to Covid, it seems an appropriate time to young martyr grew, miracles were worked, and in less than half
extend an invitation to anyone who may be interested in a century she was canonized. At her beatification in 1947, her
serving our parish as Greeters/Ushers, Readers, Altar 82-year-old mother, two sisters, and her brother appeared with
Servers, or Music Minister/Choir, please call the Parish Pope Pius XII on the balcony of St. Peter’s. Three years later, at
Maria's canonization, a 66-year-old Alessandro Serenelli knelt
Office or let one of the priests know.
among the quarter-million people and cried tears of joy.
COVID VACCINATED?
If you have been fully vaccinated (i.e., two doses, if HELP WANTED
required, and a two week waiting period), simply sign the “Senior Helpers” is actively seeking caregivers to assist
form in the back of the church so that we can determine clients with day to day activities, such as: personal care
how far along our parishes are toward immunity. Your needs, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation,
willingness to assist us in this effort is COMPLETELY socializing, etc. Experience is not necessary. A variety of
VOLUNTARY. Thanks, in advance, to those who choose to paid training opportunities available. Currently offering a
cooperate so that we can bring greater normalcy back to $500 hiring bonus. For more information, call Robin or
parish life. Crystal at 814-454-9500.
THE 31 CLUB - PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS
7/5) Mary Ann Merski & Michelle Inter; 7/6) Msgr Dan Magraw & Joan Oldenski; 7/7) Ed Korytowski & Lori Krasnesky;
7/8) Steve Rimpa, & Stephanie & Bill Wycech; 7/9) Marcia Nitczynski & Rose Marie Radomski;
7/10) Tony Jankowski & Eleanor Walker; 7/11) Sandy Kempisty & Ray Przybyszewski
PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS
7/5) Fr. Paul Siebert; 7/6) Fr. Marc Stockton; 7/7) Fr. Jerry Priscaro; 7/8) Fr. John Santor; 7/9) Fr. Rocco Tito;
7/10) Fr. Tom Whitman; 7/11) Fr. Rick Tomasone
Sunday, Jul 04, 2021 Thursday, Jul 08, 2021
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sometimes the miracle is endurance
Get Jesus right and get right with Jesus Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Matthew 10:7-15
Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 “Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.”
"Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother
of James and Joses and Judas and Simon?" The gospel for today refers to the amazing powers Jesus
conferred upon his followers to cure and revive. But we know
With so many Christian "brands" out there—Catholic and many people in Jesus’ day and today do not experience a miracle
Protestant, evangelical and contemplative, high church or pop cure but instead must bear a cross. Our faith gives us the wisdom
church—it's easy to wonder who's got Jesus right. Interpreting his to know how and when to bear suffering when a solution is
significance is key to the church's mission. Still, Jesus' identity has absent and when to struggle against injustice; both can be paths
been debated since his own generation. Mark's gospel betrays a to God. Indeed, miracles themselves, the church teaches, are
perceived shadow on Jesus' paternity: He's identified as Mary's not merely wondrous events; they are meant to transform us and
son rather than the son of Joseph, as would have been customary. bring us closer to God. Which way are you being called right
The question remains: Is Jesus more than a human sage? Is he now? To struggle against suffering and injustice? Or to bow to a
Lord of your life? cross in your life? Over a lifetime, we may be called to both
paths.
Monday, Jul 05, 2021
MEMORIAL OF ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL
Seek the common ground of reconciliation Friday, Jul 09, 2021
Genesis 28:10-22a; Matthew 9:18-26 Hang in there
“Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; Matthew 10:16-23
“Whoever endures to the end will be saved.”
The world is rife with conflict. Many friends, family, coworkers,
and neighbors are at odds over politics, racial strife, and pandemic Each of us will be put to the test when it comes to our faith. How
behavior and vaccines. After all this, it can be hard to ever feel the we react to tragedy, scorn, injustice, boredom, betrayal, illness,
same way about certain people in our lives. But we’re called to be and loss will present moments of truth for us. Will our faith
peacemakers nonetheless—and that starts with our personal endure? Saint Paul tells the Romans that “tribulation brings about
relationships. Saint Elizabeth of Portugal brokered peace in her perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven
family to stop civil war. We’ve never needed her brand of character, hope.” Paul knew a thing or two about perseverance.
reconciliation more. His lengthy missionizing sea journeys covered something on the
magnitude of 10,000 miles and many months on often rough
seas. When you feel tested, turn to Paul for inspiration. Stay the
Tuesday, Jul 06, 2021 course!
MEMORIAL OF MARIA GORETTI, VIRGIN, MARTYR
A mission of mercy
Genesis 32:23-33; Matthew 9:32-38 Saturday, Jul 10, 2021
“His heart was moved with pity for them.” OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Ever Virgin, ever esteemed
Pope Francis proclaimed an extraordinary Year of Mercy in 2015, Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Matthew 10:24-33
but it was one of the Catholic Church’s youngest saints—11- “Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,
nor secret that will not be known.”
yearold Maria Goretti—who took the message abroad. The
Pilgrimage of Mercy, featuring Maria’s major relics, traveled It is ironic but true that the Blessed Virgin Mary is mentioned
across the United States that year, attracting multitudes to more times in Islam’s Qur'an than in the Christian New
veneration, prayer, and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Testament. Parts of two chapters of the Qur'an are devoted to
Canonized a modern-day “virgin martyr,” dying at the hands of a Mary. Much like in the gospel of Luke, one chapter tells the story
would-be rapist in 1902, this humble Italian girl became “The Little of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. The other
Saint of Great Mercy” for forgiving her murderer upon her speculates about Mary’s family, her parents and siblings, making
deathbed. Who do you need to forgive? Let Maria’s example be a linguistic parallels to the family of Moses. As in Catholic tradition,
reminder of what is possible. Islam considers the Mother of Jesus the greatest of all women of
faith. The spiritual influence of the Virgin Mary transcends even
Wednesday, Jul 07, 2021 religious differences.
Harden not your heart
Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Matthew10:1-7
“‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ ”
In 2018, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
(USCCB) issued a pastoral letter against racism: Open Wide Our
Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. In that letter, the bishops
remind us that as a nation “we have never sufficiently contended
with the impact of racism.” In a week when the United States
honors the founding principles of this country and that all are
created equal, people of faith are called to examine their own
perceptions and practices and do their part to ensure equality for
all people. Embrace the bishops’ invitation to fight the evil of
racism.
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