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Padre Pio Prayer Group

Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory, whose feast is celebrated on November 2.  The Holy Father’s intentions for the Month of November, 2019:  Dialogue and Reconciliation in the near East;  That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.  Feasts during the month of November:  All Saints (11/1), All Souls (11/2), Charles Borromeo (11/4), Martin of Tours: Veterans Day (USA) Memorial (11/11), Josaphat (11/12), Frances Xavier Cabrini (11/13) Albert the Great (11/15), Margaret of Scotland, Gertrude (11/16), Presentation of Mary (11/21), Cecilia (11/22), Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro (11/23), Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (11/24), Andrew (11/30). The Crucified Christ said to the Italian priest (Padre Pio), “He was lamenting the ingratitude of men, especially those consecrated to him and favored by him”.  How often have we been ungrateful?

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Good Morning Everyone,Welcome to another beautiful day in paradise.

Look with the eyes of your soul and see the beauty in others and you will see you are in paradise.
October 14th is Indigenous Peoples Day! A day to remember and honor the wisdom and gifts that the Indigenous People/Native Americans have given us. They especially showed us how to respect all life, including Mother Earth. They deserve a good life, equal opportunities and our respect and gratitude. There are many ways to help and support them. check out: the Northern Plains Reservation Aid at NPRAprogram.org (for the elderly) and St. Labre Indian School at stlabre.org (for the children). These are just two examples of how you can help.
Here is a bit of Native American wisdom:
“We all come from the same root, but the leaves are all different.”
–John Fire Lame Deer, LAKOTA

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Roe vs. Wade Debate

Press Release

Join us for a debate on the standing of the controversial Roe v. Wade decision of 1973! These two active leaders on the opposing sides of this controversy will debate whether the Roe v. Wade decision should be abandoned 46 years after this US Supreme Court Decision changed America by legalizing abortion in all 50 states.

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How To Stay Young!

Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to another beautiful day in paradise. Look with the eyes of your soul and see the beauty in others and you will see you are in paradise.
To all my friends who think they are getting old (they’re really just getting better) and to all my young friends so they will know how to . . .  I offer this from one of our favorite authors: unknown.


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Your invited….

Flanders Road Church, Toledo

Open House Oct 3rd

German Festival Dinner

Zion Lutheran Church
8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI
German Festival Dinner
October 12, 2019. 4:00—6:30
Menu:  prowl sirloin , oven baked chicken, spätzle ( German noodles), sweet/sour red cabbage. Baked beans breads and desserts
$12.00 Donation

St Joseph Parish, Sylvania

Harvest Dinner Save-the-Date November 14, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. An Evening of Gratitude Guest Speaker: Kelly Reed Chair of Theology & Retired Teacher from Notre Dame High School Former Parishioner Mother of 8 Grandmother of 11 Join us for a weekend of fellowship, food, and inspiration. To reserve your table, please contact: Dawn at dawn.stebelton@ms.com 419-343-8570 or Christie at cah846@bex.net 419-304-7905.

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