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Welcome to Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish
United In Christ
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
MISSION STATEMENT
Pastor
Rev. Robert L. Ruston
Daily Mass:
(See inside for locations)
As Catholic Christians, we will live to serve God and each other. And do His
will as one family united in Faith. We will teach, serve, and be an example to the youth of
the parish that they will come to a full understanding of Christ and His plan for their lives.
We will nurture the gifts and talents of all parish members and use them wisely for the
glory of God. We will compassionately implement the Spiritual and Corporal works of
Mercy for those in our Parish, Diocese and throughout the world. Through the celebration
of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we affirm our Communion with Christ and
each other. All are welcome.
8:00AM Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
6:30PM Thursday
Weekend Liturgy:
Saturday: 4:00PM (Daisytown)
5:30PM (Bon Air)
Sunday: 8:00AM (Bon Air)
11:00AM (Daisytown)
120 Boltz Street
408 Luzon Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
"What sign can you show us for doing this?" Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up." But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this. ‐ Jn 2:18b‐19, 21‐22b Reconciliation: Saturday: Noon—12:30PM (Daisytown)
Saturday: 3:15—3:45PM (Daisytown) & 6:30PM (Bon Air)
Phone: 814-536-6818
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 2:00PM
Visit us on the WEB! www.ssgregbar.org Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/
groups/SSGregoryBarnabas/
Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are to be examples to their children by being registered,
active members of the Parish. Please call the rectory office to make arrangements.
Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least
nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage Preparation must be followed. The Catholic party/parties is/are to be registered, active members in the parish.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the church office if you have a family member or
friend in the hospital who would like to receive the Sacraments. The homebound and parishioners in nursing homes should also receive the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion.
Parish Membership: New members are always welcome! If you are moving into, within, or out of the Parish, please call the Rectory Office and let us know.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): All who would like more information
about membership in the Roman Catholic Church are invited to call the Church Office.
November 9, 2014
Welcome to SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 9th
K-11th Rel. Ed. 9:30AM
9th
Grade Confirmation Session /
Rite of Blessing 11AM
MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Veterans Day
Perogie School 8AM, 5:45PM
Chuck E Cheese 3-9PM
In Stitches 6:30-8PM/RB
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Wednesday, Perogie School 8AM
Choir/BA/6:30PM
Sunday
Thursday, Youth Choir/D/6:30PM
Altar & Rosary Mtg./D/7PM
Saturday, Soup Luncheon Prep
9AM- 12PM - 9th Graders
Eucharistic Adoration 1PM OMOS
Rosary/BA/5PM
Next Sunday, Nov. 16th
2nd Collection-Thanksgiving Meal
K-11th Rel. Ed. 9:30AM
Choice Sunday
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Nov.
15th: Eucharistic Adoration
1PM at OMOS
Nov. 16th K-11 (Choice Sunday)
Nov. 23rd K-11, 10th-11th grades
Confirm. Session
Nov 30th - No Class Thanksgiving
Break
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Youth Choir
Thursdays, Daisytown
6:30-7:45PM
Nov. 13, 20, Sings 23rd 11AM
Dec. 3, 10, 17, Sings Dec. 24 6PM
Adult Choir
Wednesdays in Bon Air
6:30PM
Nov. 12, 19
Dec. 3, 10, 17
A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD
11/19 LOTTERY TICKETS DUE TODAY
11/20 PARISH COUNCIL
11/23 ALTAR & ROSARY BINGO,
OFFICE CLOSED THANKSGIVING:
NOV 26TH-DEC 1ST
11/30 CCD - NO CLASS VACATION
12/5 FISH FRY/D
12/7 FAMILY DAY NO CCD
12/8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
12/11 A&R ROSARY MEETING
12/13 2ND GRADE RECONCILIATION,
ROSARY/D/3:30PM
12/14 CHRISTMAS FLOWER
ENVELOPES DUE TODAY
(SG) 8:00AM
(SB) 8:00AM
(SG) 8:00AM
(SB) 6:30PM
(SB) 8:00AM
(SG) 4:00PM
(SB) 5:30PM
(SB) 8:00AM
(SG) 11:00AM
Family members are asked to present Offertory Gifts at
weekend masses being offered for their loved ones.
Eleanor Chromy by In Stitches Group
Cecelia Korber by Mary Ellen Bartos
Ben Arellano by Marianne Bodenschatz
Herbert Kessler–Anniversary by Eva & Families
Rick Percinsky–Anniversary by Family
Raymond Rheel–13th Anniversary by Wife & Family
Edward Utnik by Thelma Ponchek
Sarah (Polacek) Mihalaki by Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Choir
For the People
Liturgical Reflection…
CONSTITUTION
50TH
ON THE
ANNIVERSARY
SACRED LITURGY
Today the Church commemorates the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral church of Rome. The Church is the Lord’s beloved
Bride who calls to him and through him offers worship to the eternal
Father. In the liturgy the whole public worship is performed by the
Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, the Head and his members.
Every liturgical celebration, because it is an action of Christ the Priest
and of his Body which is the Church, is a sacred action surpassing all
others. No other action of the Church can equal the effectiveness of
liturgy. Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Number 7. 2014 Liturgy Office
Last Chance PIEROGIE SCHOOL November 11‐12 Tuesdays 8AM Peeling & cu ng 101 & 5:45PM Potato Ball Making 102 Wednesday 8AM Pierogie cu ng & Pinching 103 To order Pierogies please call Janet Pribish at 539‐3449 Chuck E. Cheese
November 11th
3PM-9PM
Don’t forget to mention the church.
IN STITCHES Nov 11th 6:30‐8PM/RB Join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month! New members welcome! RITE OF BLESSING - Today 11AM Mass
As a parish family we are invited this day to
encourage and welcome our 9th grade stuSOUP LUNCHEON dents as they formally begin their three-year
Sponsored by journey of faith to full membership into the
9th Grade Class ‐Group Service Project Catholic Church into which they were bap- WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 16th, 11:30AM to 2PM tized as infants but now are being asked to WHERE: Daisytown/Hall “confirm” that desire by their own free will COST: Free will giving that will formally be recognized in the rePlease stop by for a sit down luncheon or ception of the sacrament in their Junior
purchase a quart to take home for dinner. year of high school. We, as adults, need to
set an example for them by our lives as 9th grade Students plan for the soup prep on Catholics and to support, pray and wel- Saturday Nov. 15th from 9AM to 12PM. come them as they are the future leaders of
our Church.
NOVEMBER 15th Jessica Appley Emily Rozum Eucharis c Adora on Days for teens with Maggie Blaisdell Nicholas Sida Bishop Mark is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 15th Tre` Bu s Tyrus Sorchilla beginning at 1PM at Our Mother of Sorrows in Harlan Chandler Makenzie S ffler Johnstown. 11th Graders must a end. Sydney Chase Taelur Vargo 9th‐10th: if you wish to a end Pre registra on is Alexis Kane Anna Vibostok required and you must let Mary Helen know this Hannah La Bar Andrew Vogel Sunday, November 9th! Lakin Rigby Gabrielle Zaragoza HOSPITALIZED
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BOB
Since November is the month of the Poor Souls, I would like to con nue my ar cle from last weekend on what our Church teaches about the state of purgatory. This doctrine is the basis for our offering prayers and good works for those who have died. The church has always taught that it is a good work to pray for the dead. But it should not be viewed as a “buying” the faithful departed out of purgatory. It is our prayers and good works in this life that help to “purify” our own rela onship with the faithful departed, thus strengthening their rela onship not only with us but also with God. It should be viewed as a coming to greater holiness, but as a ransom. In the Dogma c Cons tu on on the Church this doctrine is reaffirmed implying that the members of the church are always growing as we con nue our pilgrimage toward our final des ny. This concept emphasizes less the penal nature of purgatory and rather emphasizes more the faithful departed’s growth in and readiness for eternal contempla on of God in all the divine glory. (Living Liturgy 2014) Our prayers for them this month are a constant reminder that dying does not end our rela onship with our departed loved ones; they are very much living in the hope of eternal Life, which also gives us hope. The Church is silent in her teaching on purgatory about who or how many go there or who or how many go directly into heaven; this is surely le to the judgment of God. (to be con nued) Next Mee ng ‐ November 20th 7:15PM/RB Concerns, suggestions or questions about the life of our parish
community should be given to
any council member so that the
items might be placed on the
agenda. Council members and
their phone numbers are listed
below. The Council meets the
third week every other month
beginning with January.
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Karen Blaisdell 495-5292
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Andi Cveykus 266-2806
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Mary Helen Percinsky &
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Rodney DeAngelo 535-8335
Jen Percinsky 535-2782
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Christina Galasso 539-6314
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Clarence Reese 536-4820
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Judy Kaufman 288-9053
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Kathy Roberts 536-5576
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- Youth Member
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Sharon Rozum 254-3772
Debbie & Raymond
Washington, Sr. 536-3616
Wally Rozum, Ohio
Bernard Keyser
Kay Kormanik
Cindy La Bar
David Graham
Walter Hritz
Lois Graham
Know someone who needs prayers? Please
contact Debbie Washington at 536-3616 or
[email protected] to place a name on the
parish Prayer Chain! Boxes for requests are
also located in the vestibules of our worship
sites.
If you have a loved one admitted to the
hospital or nursing home please contact
the office. The hospital sometimes fails
to call and notify us, then Fr. Bob does
not know to visit. Thanks for your help.
Prayerful remembrance for all
serving in the military:
Ryan Wood, Army; Nathan Brezovic; Fr. Frantisek Halka, Army;
Major David Dietz, Army; Petty
Officer Tony Pinkas, Navy
Please contact the parish office
(536-6818) if we need to add or remove any of our military personnel
from this list. Thank you.
QUILT RAFFLE Ticket cost: 1 for $5 3 for $10 10 for $20
Dear Father Bob and Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish, Thank you for the generous scholarship. It will help greatly with books and the cost of tui on. ~ Thanks Liz S ffler PLEASE HELP MAKE CHANGE FOR A DOLLAR!!! Total Dona ons received as of 11/2: $5 As you know, our parish family has been blessed with the opportunity to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal served at the St Vincent DePaul soup kitchen on Thanksgiving Day for many years now. Since the majority of the turkeys are donated every year, the cost for the parish is only approximately $1.00 per meal, and we prepare enough for at least 400 people to enjoy God’s gi s. If only for the day, the lives of these people are changed as they get to receive a full Thanksgiving meal that perhaps some of us might take for granted. Our parish family has always come together with plenty of awesome helpers to prepare the complete meal, clean up the kitchen a erwards, deliver the meals to the soup kitchen on Thanksgiving morning, and of course bake all those delicious desserts ! This me and service is so greatly appreciated !! We understand that not everyone can do this work or even take a day off of their job to be there to help. But Every Family in our parish can help with this project by dona ng just $1.00 to provide a Thanksgiving meal, and make a change “to the least of these”. There will be a second collec on the weekend of Nov. 15/16. We are asking for a dona on of just $1.00 per family to help defray the cost. As a parish family, we can all make some change for only $1.00. The quilt has been donated by Nancy Pentrack as a fundraiser for the church. We will be selling raffle ck‐
ets this weekend at the fish fry and a er Masses in Daisytown this weekend. Families & the Gospel
November 9 Jn 2: 13‐22 Jesus was disappointed when He saw people sell‐
ing inside the temple. Disappointment is a nor‐
mal part of all rela onships. When a couple mar‐
ries, the groom hopes his wife will never change, and she expects that he will. Both will be disap‐
pointed. Parents will be disappointed by their children, and children by their parents. Disap‐
pointment and in macy go together. FINANCIAL NEWS
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Offertory Totals for the
week of November 2, 2014
Weekly Offertory
$3,941.50
Misc. Income
$225
Votive Candles
$96
Building
$338
Fuel
$5
All Souls/ All Saints
$40 / $306
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Meal Prep for the $15
$100 Christmas Flowers
$5,066.50 Total
Weekly Needs
$5,000.00
11/2
$5,066.50
(Over/under)
$66.50
YTD surplus/
($16,348.87)
(shortfall)
10/12 TV Ministry $25 10/19 Mission Sunday $15 ($361 to date) 11/16 Catholic Chari es $30 ACA 2015
$364
Saint Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen on Wednesday, November 26th in the Church Hall in Daisytown. Transpor ng to the Soup Kitchen on Thursday morning so it can be served on Thanksgiving Day! We will start at approxi‐
mately 8:00am on Wednesday, 11/26/2014, and will be in the hall for as long as it takes. Even if you can stop by for a few hours to help out, it would be greatly appreciated. The meal will con‐
sist of Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gra‐
vy, sweet potatoes, corn, fresh carrots, cranber‐
ry sauce, and of course pie! We are hoping to again receive dona ons of Turkeys from Honey‐
suckle White. However, we are asking for your dona on of a homemade pie to be brought to the Church Hall on Wednesday, 11/26, so that your baking talents can be shared and enjoyed by many of God’s children (please be sure the pie is in a pan that doesn’t need returned). We also will be delivering meals either Wednesday evening, or Thanksgiving morning to any home‐
bound parishioner or those in the community who would like a prepared Thanksgiving meal! If you would like a meal delivered, or know of someone who may need a meal, please contact the church office with the informa on. If you have any ques ons, please contact Sue Hall @ 244‐7137. LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Liturgy
Nov 15/16
Nov 22/23
4:00 pm
D
Lector: Todd Roberts
Lector: Cathy Kessler
EM: Dave (B) & Nancy Pentrack,
EM: Bob Skelly (B), Sue and Jim
Sue Hall
Sandoval
Servers: Nathan, Seth & Isaac Roberts
Server: Slavicks
5:30 pm
BA
Lector: Sharon Rozum
Lector: Mary Vibostok
EM: Sharon Rozum (B), Luci Pribish, EM: Betty McPherson (B), Tricia SorMary Vibostok
chilla, Mary Vibostok
Servers: Rozums
8:00 am
BA
Lector: Daphne Moot
EM: Michelle Ritter (B), Ron/Daphne
Moot
Servers: Sorchillas
11:00 AM Lector: Cathy Kessler
D
EM: Bob Sweeney (B), Sandovals
Servers: Sydney Chase
December Lo ery Sweepstakes Tickets are now available. The cost is $20 per cket. Based on PA Big 4 7PM drawing only. Lector: Mary Vibostok
EM: Joe Ritter (B), Janet Ritter, MH
Percinsky
Lector: Sue Rosenbaum
EM: Sue Rosenbaum (B), Pentracks
Servers: Harlan Chandler, Andrew
Tickets are due back no later than Wednesday, November 19th. Any ckets received a er that date will be returned to you along with your money. If you have any ques ons please call the office. Thank you!!! IN THE COMMUNITY:
Annual Pre-Christmas Fair & Spaghetti Dinner: at Carmelite Community of the word, Sun. Nov 9th 11AM-3PM. Dinner $7 adults, $3 children under 12.
Fish Fry: The Church of the Transfiguration on Fri., Nov. 14th from 3:pm - 6:30pm. Take-Outs Available 535-2698. Cost: $9.50 Baked & Fried
JEWELRY BASH: at St. John Vianney, Mundy’s Corner, Sat. Nov 15th doors open 5PM. Tickets $20 includes $75000 prizes, beffet dinner & refreshments.
Advance tickets being sold - call the rectory at 322-4789.
Spaghetti Dinner: Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. Sunday, Nov. 16th from 11:30AM-2:30PM. Cost: $7 adults, $4 for children 12 and under. - Take out
available. Proceeds benefit the Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Co.
Nut & Poppy Seed Rolls from St. Clare of Assisi Parish last day to order Nov. 19th, $10/roll. Call 535-1133. Orders can be pick up daily: Dec. 4th - 6th 10
AM to 6 PM & Dec 7th 10AM- Noon in the School Hall.
14th Annual Turkey Raffle at St. Andrew. November 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Anyone selling $25.00 worth of tickets will receive a FREE TURKEY! Chancing off: TURKEYS, HAMS, PORK CHOPS, AMERICAN CHEESE, BACON, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND REGULAR SAUSAGE. Tickets are $1.00
each ! Plan to attend as a family. ALL proceeds benefit St. Andrew School. Extra Turkey Raffle tickets are available in the Bell Tower entrance. Admission: $2.00 includes food and beverage.
Faus na ‐ Messenger of Divine Mercy performed by Maria Vargo Tuesday, November 18th at 7PM At Bishop McCort High School in the Guzzi Performing Arts Center located at 25 Osborne Street, Johnstown. For ckets, call the rectory at 536‐6818 (Tickets are $5/per person) Giving Thanks to God
We will again be blessed with the opportunity to prepare the Thanksgiving Meal for the
Saint Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen this year. We will prepare the meal on Wednesday,
November 26th in the Church Hall in Daisytown, and then transport it to the Soup
Kitchen on Thursday morning so it can be served on Thanksgiving Day! We will start at
approximately 8:00am on Wednesday, 11/26/2013, and will be in the hall for as long as
it takes. Even if you can stop by for a few hours to help out, it would be greatly appreciated. The meal will consist of Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, fresh carrots, cranberry sauce, and of course pie! We are hoping to again receive donations of Turkeys from Honeysuckle White. However, we are asking for your
donation of a homemade pie to be brought to the Church Hall on Wednesday, 11/26, so
that your baking talents can be shared and enjoyed by many of God’s children (please be
sure the pie is in a pan that doesn’t need returned).
We also will be delivering meals either Wednesday evening, or Thanksgiving morning
to any homebound parishioner or those in the community who would like a prepared
Thanksgiving meal! If you would like a
meal delivered, or know of someone who
may need a meal, please contact the
church office with the information.
If you have any questions, please contact
Sue Hall @ 244-7137.
“You shall love your neighbor
as yourself.” Matthew 22 INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE
Widow-Widowers Spiritual—Tea (Or Coffee if you prefer!)
All women and men who have experienced the loss of a spouse are invited to share together a cup of comfort, a cup of
tea/coffee. This morning tea will include a time for prayer, faith comfort notes and fellowship. Held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting Sept. 10 – Oct. 8-Nov. 12 at 10:00 to 11:00 am. at the Family Life Office, 5379 Portage
St., Lilly. Reservations required one week before, call Family Life at 814-886-5551. This is an on-going program held the
2nd Wednesdays of every month.
“Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” Presentation and Italian Dinner Party Sunday, October 19 – 4:00-6:30
pm at New Germany Hall, 635 New Germany Road, Summerhill. This evening will include savory appetizers, a delicious Italian Buffet and desserts. The presentation “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” will be presented after the
Italian Dinner. Cost for the entire evening is $15 a person. Plan to attend this fun gathering of food, fun and fellowship.
All are welcome! Reservation deadline: Oct. 6 (Reservations limited).
Call: Family Life Office 814-886-5551.
Engaged Couples Marriage Preparation Weekends Fulfills diocesan marriage preparation requirement. Nov. 7-8-9.
Begins Fri. 8:00 pm and ends Sun. 3:00 pm. Held at the Sacred Heart Spirituality Center on Munster Road, Portage.
For more information and future dates, call Diocesan Family Life Office 814-886-5551 or go to www.dioceseaj.org
(Diocesan Offices, Family Life). Gift certificates available.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter—Let Christ into your marriage so it can be a greater marriage. Restore and renew
your marriage to a unity of heart by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend Nov. 14-15-16 at the Antiochian Village
and Retreat Center, Bolivar, PA.; Feb. 27, 28, March 1 at Toftrees Resort, State College. For more information, contact: (412) 635-7775 or visit website at www.YourMarriageIsWorthIt.org
Worldwide Marriage Encounter-Commuter Weekend—Let Christ into your marriage so it can be a greater marriage.
Restore and renew your marriage to a unity of heart by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend on January 24-25 at
the Sacred Heart Spirituality Center, Portage. For information, call: (814) 495-4854 or visit
www.YourMarriageIsWorthIt.org
Natural Family Planning Heard about this Family Planning Method? Husband and wife share the responsibility; no
health risks; costs nothing; works with your fertility, not against it; scientifically researched; can improve marital communication; 98-99% success rate. NFP is an updated, scientific, Church approved method. For information/instruction, call
the Family Life office 814-886-5551; [email protected]. Certified instructors available throughout the diocese.
Faith & Light – Sharing Faith & Friendship with Intellectual Disabled Persons A faith sharing group which also
includes family members, caregivers, friends. Meets monthly, Sundays, 1:00-4:00 pm at handicap accessible locations in
Altoona and Lilly. Call Gaye (814) 472-7317 or Family Life Office (814) 886-5551. www.faithandlight.org;
www.faithandlightusaeast.org
Is your marriage tearing you apart? There is hope through Retrouvaille, a Christian peer ministry. Retrouvaille
(French for “rediscovery”) is Catholic, but open to all couples. See www.retrouvaille.org; for brochure or to talk to couples in our diocese who have used Retrouvaille contact diocesan Family Life Office (814) 886-5551 or [email protected] Your marriage is meant to be a Sacrament—a source of life and energy. You owe it to yourself to
heal.
Is Your Marriage Hurting? MARRIAGE CARE is a new, free, diocesan couple-to-couple ministry for couples or individuals in stressed marriages who don’t know where to turn or what to do. Find hope, help, and healing, as a MARRIAGE CARE couple walks with you, offering confidential guidance and faith-filled support, through prayer (if you
wish), discernment., resources and referrals you can trust. This is not counseling. (Professional counseling is available
through Catholic Charities on a sliding-fee scale.) Contact [email protected]; 814-886-5551. You are not
alone! MARRIAGE CARE couples are available throughout the diocese. Know someone married 5 or 10 years? A son
or daughter, sibling, niece or nephew, or you yourselves...Bishop Mark has a message for you! To receive this letter, send
the couple’s name, mailing address, email and whether married 5 or 10 years to the Family Life Office, 5379 Portage St.,
Lilly, PA 15938; 814-886-5551; [email protected]. Be sure to indicate it is for the anniversary letter from Bishop
Mark.