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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="7fac8c83.gif"> <div>   n <IMG SRC="13f80af0.gif" border=0 width="128" height="175" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="91da7c50.png" border=0 width="167" height="197" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="922df433.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0066FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Our Lady of Grace</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Arial" >    </FONT> |     <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Lady of Grace"><U>home</U></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS      |   <A HREF="id206.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DEVOTIONS"><U>DEVOTIONS</U></A><B> / </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Church Mission"><U><B>Church Mission</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact us "><U><B>Contact us @</B></U></A><B> /</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Lady of Grace church school"><U><B>Our Lady of Grace church school</B></U></A><B>   / </B><A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="school news"><U><B>school news</B></U></A><B> /   </B><A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ADDITIONAL SCHOOL NEWS"><U><B>ADDITIONAL SCHOOL NEWS</B></U></A><B> /  </B><A HREF="id57.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="School Calendar "><U><B>School Calendar </B></U></A><B>/  </B><A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL"><U><B>MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL</B></U></A><B>/   </B><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="church pictures"><U><B>church pictures</B></U></A><B>   / </B><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pastoral clergy /staff"><U><B>Pastoral clergy /staff</B></U></A><B>   / </B><A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Sunday Readings Bulletins"><U><B>Current Sunday Readings & Bulletins</B></U></A><B>  / </B><A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scriptures for week"><U><B>Scriptures for week</B></U></A><B> / </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Palatino Linotype" ><B>NEW PICTURES</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>!)</B><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="event pictures"><U><B>event pictures</B></U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> /   </B><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CURRENT SICK, MARRIAGE, DEATH ANNOUNCEM"><U><B>CURRENT SICK, MARRIAGE, & DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS  / MASS INTENTIONS</B></U></A><B>  / </B><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="special events / trips planned"><U><B>special events / trips planned</B></U></A><B>    / </B><A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U><B>Related Links</B></U></A><B>  / </B><A HREF="id54.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" VOCATIONS CHURCH NEWS "><U><B> VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS   </B></U></A><A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Parish Calendar"><U><B>Parish Calendar</B></U></A><B>   / </B><A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="REMEMBERING 911 "><U><B>REMEMBERING 911 </B></U></A><B> / </B></FONT><A HREF="id200.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SCHOOL CLOSINGS"><U><B>SCHOOL CLOSINGS</B></U></A></div> <div>  VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS   </div> <div> <B>Palm Sunday, Passion of the Lord, Sunday March 16th 2008 </B><B> </B><B>    </B><B>     </B></div> <div>        <IMG SRC="a3a2c120.png" border=0 width="300" height="274" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">               </div> <div> <B>Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI will be visiting the Archdiocese of New York in April and may his visit bring forth abundant vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.   If you are a young man interested in the priesthood, please contact  Fr Luke Sweeney or Fr. Luis Saldana at the Vocation office in the Archdiocese of New York at 914 968-1340 vocations @archny.org or visit our website at </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF00CC" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="http://www.archnyvocations.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.archnyvocations.org"><U><B>www.archnyvocations.org</B></U></A></FONT><B>  or   </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="www.nypriest.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="www.nypriest.com"><U><B>www.nypriest.com</B></U></A></FONT><B>   </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" >For vocations to the Religious Life contact Sister Deanna Sabetta, CND at 212 371-1000 ext 2803  For permanent Deaconates contact Deacon Anthony Cassaneto 914 968-6200 ext 8269 For consecrated virginity contact Fr. Bartholomew Daly 212 971-1000 ext 2576</FONT></div> <div> <B>The world needs heroes!</B></div> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="9fab1310.png" border=0 width="433" height="305" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> A NEW MEMORIAL MARIAN GARDEN</div> <div> Having examined a number of options, and upon the advice of the Finance council, we have decided to offer memorials to cover the cost of decoration and landscaping the area in front and round the church, rectory and school.  The focus of the garden will depend on the beautiful Statue of Our Blessed Mother given to us by Our Lady of Mercy Hospital.  A plaque will be erected in the garden with the names of all those memorialized, both Living and Deceased.  We are offering memorial slots at $1000 each.  Please speak to Fr. Germain if you are interested.  This amount can be paid in four installments as payment plan @ $250.00 each payment.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a5e70e80.png" border=0 width="368" height="232" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">EASTER MASS REMEMBRANCE</div> <div> The Masses on Easter Sunday 8am 10am and 11:45am will be offered for those enrolled.  If you wish to have a loved one remembered, please fill out the envelope and drop it in the collection or leave it at the rectory.  Extra envelopes are available in the church lobby.  </div> <bR> <div> EASTER FLOWERS AND MUSIC<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" > <IMG SRC="a5cb8170.png" border=0 width="440" height="279" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> A<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990099" FACE="Arial" >s Easter approches quickly our thoughts come to our sanctuary decoration and music for Easter, I call upon each parishioner to be extrageneous as you have been in the past.  The funds collected help to cover the expenses for both Easter Flowers and extra musicians for our Masses on Easter. again, thank you for your geneosity.  If you do not have Easter Flower Envelopes, please do take one in the back of the Church.  Traditionally offerings are made in memory of a deceased loved one. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a3ee71a0.png" border=0 width="231" height="282" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Notes from Fr. Germain</div> <div> Lenten reflection on the book of Job.  the most frequent questions people ask are; What is the meaning of life? Why do good people suffer?  What about the innocent victim? Is God Just? are you looking for answers to these questions? Join Fr. Germain on <B>Saturdays of Lent @ 11am in the Choir room.</B></div> <div> <B>No BIBLE REFLECTIONS THIS COMING SATURDAY, WE WILL RESUME OUR BIBLE STUDY CLASS ON APRIL 5TH 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a5f6f6f0.png" border=0 width="111" height="111" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0066CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>* THANKYOU FOR FLAGS ON THE SANCTUARY ,</B></FONT> <IMG SRC="a607c5f0.png" border=0 width="124" height="95" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The Papl Flag display on the sanctuary is donated by the Milone Family in memory of their deceased loved ones Giammartino and the Milone's family.  The American Flag displayed is donated by Mable Johnson in memory of Clinton Price and Rachel Hewitt.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="a627e790.png" border=0 width="126" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Special Welcome to our Lady of Grace members of the prayer group of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a6470950.png" border=0 width="112" height="149" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="a6520580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> THE YOUTH WILL BE SELLING PALM CROSSES AFTER EVERY MASS. THE DONATION IS $10.00 EA</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#003300" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="a617e650.png" border=0 width="126" height="101" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">.</FONT><B>FIRST MONTHLY TEEN MASS </B>AT OUR LADY OF GRACE, </div> <div>                            <B> APRIL 6th , 2008 AT 10AM,</B></div> <div>         COME AND SEE TEENS PRAISING THE LORD!!!!!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a426b7a0.png" border=0 width="107" height="122" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">PAPAL VISIT</div> <div> We are glad to announce the first visit of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict the XVI in America in April 2008.  He will begin his historical trip in Washington, DC with a visit to the president of the United States and is expected to meet with the bishops of the United States.  His Holiness will travel to New York, and he will celebrate Mass with priests, deacons, and members of other religious orders at St. Patrick's Cathedral.  He will then be attending a youth event at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers and celbrate a public mass to conclude the Archdiocese of New York Bicentennial Mass at Yankee Stadium.  WELCOME HOLY FATHER TO NEW YORK!!!!!</div> <bR> <div> <B>Youth Group</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="96e90330.png" border=0 width="400" height="307" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <div> We are happy to announce our first teen mass here at our Lady of Grace Church on April 6th, 2008 at 10am.  All are Welcome, Young in age and Young in Heart.  </div> <div> NEWS, NEWS, NEWS!!!! Fr. Germain is planning to take a few of our young people in the parish to the youth event with our Holy Father at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers.  If you are interested, please speak to Fr. Germain. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a437d590.png" border=0 width="125" height="89" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS AND EVENTS</div> <div> <B>Tuesday Feb. 26, RCIA</B> meeets at 7pm in the Choir room, </div> <div> <B>Wednesday Feb 27 Over 60 seniors meet for meeting/gathering @ 9:30am-12:30pm in the church hall</B></div> <div>                                                    </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="8d323180.png" border=0 width="291" height="280" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">" SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY                  MEETING"    </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Century Gothic" > </FONT> The main ministry of these parishioners is to visit the<B> </B>sick in the parish for which the parish is most grateful.  "Communion Calls and visits to our sick and home bound parishioners"  Recently, and too often we receive telephone calls at the Rectory requesting Last Rites for an individual who lives near to the Church.  Unfortunately, we then learn that the person has been ailing for a month or more, and the priests were not notified.  We ask that you continue to be the "eyes, ears and heart" of the parish regarding our neighbors who are in need of Spiritual and pastoral guidance.  Thank you to all who informed the Rectory of these corporal works of Mercy, either by telephone, snail mail, fax or in person.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="96f91e60.png" border=0 width="145" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    NOTICE FOR UNSOLICITED FLYERS IN CHURCH HALL</B></div> <div> <B>Fliers are being left at the rear of the church or placed on the bulleting board in the vestibule of the church without prior permission of the pastor or staff.  Sometimes there are "chain Letters" urging certain prayers to be offered for certain results of shared with others etc.  a time when we are celebrating a parish celebration.  Thank you for your consideration.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="970c1c10.png" border=0 width="193" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS</B></div> <div> <B>The John Cardinal O'Connor learning center is a program for developmentally delayed children ages 8-13.  There are a few openings for the 2007-2008 school year.  This is a Catholic program dedicated to providing an excellent differentiated instructional program.  The students are exposed to a full academic curriculum modified to the goals and objectives of their IEP.  If interested please call Sister Marie Morris @ 212 371-100, ext. 2854</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Parish Council<IMG SRC="973a6c70.png" border=0 width="166" height="199" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >In order to manifest our dedication to "co-responsibility" in making policies for the needs of the parish, we invite all parishioners to any or all "committee " meetings which take place prior to each parish pastoral council meetings.  In this way there is a more personal, sharing of ideas that a written request of discussions at the pastoral council meetings.  here are the times and places for the five committees meetings </FONT></div> <div> when the <B>Committees meet in the RECTORY:</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Spiritual Development Committee</B></FONT><B> </B>-  .</div> <div> <B>Administration/Management Committee</B> -  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Christian Service Committee</B></FONT><B>,</B>  </div> <div> - <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CC33" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Food Pantry</B></FONT><B> </B> </div> <div> - <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCFF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Youth Planning</B></FONT>  </div> <div> <B>Education Committee</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" > -  </FONT></div> <div> <B>Parish Activities</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >  </FONT></div> <div> <I>FOR ANY REQUESTS BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP, THE INDIVIDUAL OR REPRESENTATIVE OF A GROUP </I><I><B><U>MUST PERSONALLY MEET</U></B></I><I> WITH THE COMMITTEE AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETING. ITS A MORE PERSONAL </I>FOCUS <I>ON OUR COMMUNITY THAN A WRITTEN REQUEST ALONE.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="6df68900.jpg" border=0 width="104" height="144" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                                                  </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="3d55c4c0.gif" border=0 width="92" height="76" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT><B>     </B></div> <div> <B>                    MASS INTENTIONS FOR YEAR 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> There are many weekday masses open for intentions for your loved ones to be remembered at mass on their anniversary of death or on their birthday. Once again we plead with those who have deceased loved ones to remember by setting up a specific day at 8am.  Daily or 9am on Saturday.  A Mass in their memory. The stipend for a particular day at 3am during the week, Mon thru Friday is $15 which is the norm  stipend for a mass  What better way to celebrate than participating by your presence or by your remembrance of loved ones at announced masses.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="950f4530.png" border=0 width="244" height="83" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> (for online link, please click here -  ( </B><A HREF="http://www.cny.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cny.org/"><U><B>Catholic New York Online</B></U></A><B> )</B></div> <div> <B>The Catholic New York newspaper available at the rear of the church, you can subscribe to receive biweekly this connection intellectually, liturgically, and socially to the larger church of new York for $24.00 per year.  Subscribe by writing to the "ecclesiastical communications for.  1011 first avenue, New York, NY, 10022</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="94bc3dd0.png" border=0 width="195" height="221" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#CC9900" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B>2008 SCHOOL REGISTRATION</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Registration for attending our school in September this year continues.  Our schools is proud to serve the neighborhood by offering a quality education to it's children from Pre kindergarten through the 8th grade.  Inform your friends about this most important service to the community.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Archdiocese of New York</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" >  <IMG SRC="91ce1820.png" border=0 width="225" height="130" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Last week we perused the beginning of the history of the Archdiocese of new York, Today we consider some of the history of our parish within the archdiocese of New York.  Fr. Victor Bassi was the first pastor here.  he opened a store front church on White Plains rd & 226th street in 1924, and then built a lower church on the present site.  Now the church hall.  On may 26th, 1968 at the 11 am mass the dedication of our present church building took place.  The mortgage at the beginning for the new church was 1 million.  In 1988 that was cut in half to $500,000.  today it is $35,000</div> <div> All parishes in the Archdiocese are participating in the celebration and campaign to commemorate the 200th anniversary as a diocese. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="8a5454a0.png" border=0 width="69" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC9900" FACE="Arial" >HELP BRING THE SACRAMENTAL MASS GIFTS!</FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0033" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="840d6a70.gif" border=0 width="214" height="167" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Would you want to bring the Bread and Wine up the aisle at Sunday masses?  A special list at the rear of the Church is available to sign.  Again this is a result of the dialogue between council committee members and representatives of the parish recently. </div> <bR> <div>  <IMG SRC="9206f600.png" border=0 width="111" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Rcia signifies the rite of Christian initiation for adults" the process by which adults who may never have received baptism or confirmation or communion are properly trained and prepared through instruction and worship not only to receive the sacraments but also to serve in some form of ministry to benefit our people in worship, education or community outreach.  If you have not received these sacraments please inform the staff of the parish.  <B>The sacrament of confirmation will be offered this year on Pentecost Sunday, May 23 2007.  Preparation is necessary</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1bf695d0.jpg" border=0 width="105" height="93" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#66FF00" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="2a1a8710.png" border=0 width="680" height="113" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </FONT></div> <div> <I><B> </B></I><I>Volunteers to help in the food pantry are needed.  The food is packaged at 11am on Mondays and distributed at 1 to 2:45pm on Mondays in the church auditorium.  We thank those who have been giving their time to do so these many years now.  Please remember to bring non perishable food with you on the second Sunday of each month! </I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f09abc0.gif" border=0 width="154" height="188" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                          <IMG SRC="3f278500.gif" border=0 width="120" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>NEEDED- SUV OR VAN FOR FOR FOOD  DELIVERY</B></div> <div> <B>Someone with a SUV or van needed for deliveries of food packages to homebound people at your convenience.  Please call the rectory</B></div> <div> <B>If any parishioner finds it difficult to journey here on Sundays because of physical weakness, we want to know so better plans can be made.  The pastoral council deliberated on this last meeting.  homebound people also should be serviced with visits and / or phone calls.  Let us know at the rectory.</B></div> <bR> <div>       </div> <bR> <bR> <div> WANTED CHOIR MEMBERS!!!  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <IMG SRC="8b7cec40.png" border=0 width="206" height="196" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT>NOTE THIS!!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> POSITION OPEN: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass. No others need apply.</div> <bR> <div> PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to carry light musical notes part way across the sanctuary. Must have sufficient vision to see director 20 feet away.</div> <bR> <div> EXPERIENCE: No application accepted from persons who have not sung, hummed, or whistled in the tub or shower.</div> <bR> <div> WAGES: Satisfaction and joy in God’s service.</div> <bR> <div> FRINGE BENEFITS: Social Security--we promise you the security of social fellowship with other members of the choir.</div> <bR> <div> HOURS: Sunday morning, with occasional opportunities for overtime (at above mentioned wages).</div> <bR> <div> VACATION: Missed rehearsals and worship services are primarily a matter of conscience and ability to return the glares and pointed remarks of the director.</div> <bR> <div> RETIREMENT: No particular age, but it is generally determined by prayer, printed notes getting too small, robe too heavy, notes too high, sanctuary too hot (or cold), or organist unable to play the notes you sing.</div> <bR> <div> PLEASE MEET WITH OUR MUSIC DIRECTORS ANDREW  OR ELIZABETH  AFTER MASS!!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>MASS REMINDERS!!</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B><IMG SRC="74596960.gif" border=0 width="150" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>* A reminder that when we pray the Apostles creed at mass on Sundays, instead of saying "he descended into hell" WE SAY, " HE DESCENDED TO THE DEAD!"  , In addition, JUST BEFORE RECEIVING THE SACRED HOST AT COMMUNION, SOME FORM OF BOW (HEAD IS SUFFICIENT) AND IF RECEIVING IN THE HANDS, PLEASE EXTEND LEFT HAND OVER THE RIGHT HAND OUT FROM THE HEART RATHER THAN THE STOMACH AND PLACE THE SACRED HOST IMMEDIATELY IN TO THE MOUTH! Also</B></div> <div> <B>IT IS PROPER TO GIVE A SLIGHT BOW OF THE HEAD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION.  you MAY RECEIVE COMMUNION EITHER BY OPENING UP YOU HAND (LEFT ABOVE RIGHT) AND THEN TAKING YOUR RIGHT HAND WITH THE host TO YOUR MOUTH; OR RECEIVING ON YOUR TONGUE.  ALL ARE INVITED TO COME FORWARD AT COMMUNION TIME EVEN TO bow and  RECEIVE A BLESSING BY CROSSING YOUR ARMS OVER YOUR CHEST.  ALSO PLEASE, PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES !</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>