SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH BULLETIN JUNE 28TH, 2020 844 Notre Dame Avenue, St Lambert, QC, J4R 1R8 TEL: (450) 671-6149 FAX: (450) 671-6792 email: [email protected]Website :- www.saintfrancisparish.ca Priest:- Fr. Gérard Lachapelle SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT Fr. Manus Bradley, Pastor : [email protected]Susan Gardner, Coordinator [email protected]Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral- Unit/983390895019278 Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil - Bishop, Claude Hamelin - Aux. Bishop, Louis Dicaire Diocesan website: www.dsjl.org Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com WARDENS:- Chair of the Fabrique – Ted Colavecchio 450-671-6818 Anne-Marie Armeni, Treasurer 450-671-1042 Richard Zavergiu, .........Bld. & Maint. 450-671-8908 Marianne Hinger, Secretary 450-465-0827 Craig Mcara, Fundraising 514-618-3352 Julie Belanger, Special Events 450-466-3303 Amanda Simard, Hall Rentals, 450-671-9164 13 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME All nations, clap your hands. Shout with a voice of joy to God. PRAYER INTENTIONS –Remember in your prayers Brian, Leona, Emmanuel, Diane, Howard and our armed forces. Pray for the repose of the souls of all our deceased. To add a name to our prayer list, call the office 450-671-6149 and leave a message. Donations: Churches rely on the generosity of their parishioners to maintain their day-to-day operations and those expenses don’t necessarily go away when the church is closed. To donate to your parish you may safely send a cheque in the mail by Canada Post. Please clearly indicate on your cheque the amount, your name, address and if you have, your church envelope #. Tax receipts will be issued as per usual. Thank you!
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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH BULLETIN JUNE 28TH, 2020
Craig Mcara, Fundraising 514-618-3352Julie Belanger, Special Events 450-466-3303
Amanda Simard, Hall Rentals, 450-671-9164
13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAll nations, clap your hands. Shout with a voice of joy to God.
PRAYER INTENTIONS –Remember in your prayers Brian, Leona, Emmanuel, Diane, Howard and our armed forces. Pray for the repose of the souls of all our deceased. To add a name to our prayer list, call the office 450-671-6149 and leave a message. Donations: Churches rely on the generosity of their parishioners to maintain their day-to-day operations and those expenses don’t necessarily go away when the church is closed. To donate to your parish you may safely send a cheque in the mail by Canada Post. Please clearly indicate on your cheque the amount, your name, address and if you have, your church envelope #. Tax receipts will be issued as per usual. Thank you!THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE - The Way of the Heart. We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.
POPE FRANCIS: NO TOLERANCE FOR RACISM, BUT WITHOUT VIOLENCEPope Francis spoke at the General Audience about the protests in the United States
following the killing of George Floyd, saying we cannot claim to defend the sacredness of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.The Pope concluded his remarks with an invitation to prayer.“Let us pray for the consolation of their grieving families and friends and let us implore the national reconciliation and peace for which we yearn,” he said. “May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America, intercede for all those who work for peace and justice in your land and throughout the world.” - Pope Francis
June 22, 2020
Dear parishioners,We hope you are staying strong and remaining in touch with your loved ones and friends. We wanted to share an update on how COVID-19 is impacting our parish and the steps we are taking towards aneventual reopening. We continue to keep everyone’s wellbeing as our central focus in all that we do.The Quebec Government decreed that all churches close back in March. This closure negativelyimpacted our revenues obtained through our weekly collections and rentals of our parking lot and church basement. Hopefully you have kept your weekly collections aside for when you return, as this would allow us to catch up. Upon reopening, we will be counting on the resumption of your financial support.The temporary closure of our parish coupled with the suspension of our weekly collection and rental revenues, has qualified our parish to receive the Federal Government’s wage assistance program. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program will help to support the health and wellbeing of our Priests, Pastoral Team and paid parish employees.Recently, the Quebec Government permitted the reopening of Churches and Father Manus and Susan Gardner decided on a prudent and gradual approach to opening slowly and only a few Parishes at a time. It was decided to begin with the opening of St. Mary’s, Good Shepherd, St. Augustine and Saint Gabriel’s on the weekend of July 4 and 5. St. Francis will remain closed given the limited number of priests available.The Government has set 50, as the maximum number of parishioners permitted in the church at any one time. In addition, the Diocese issued a 15 page protocol for reopening church buildings and we will monitor the implementation with the four (4) trial parishes before more parishes are opened. The protocol does call for the closure of church basements, bathroom and kitchen facilities. Holy water (at entrances), candles, Sunday missals, and bulletins will not be available. Parishioners are welcome to attend other open churches but must register first. This registration process will be announced soon and registration will take place during the week of June 29th. Mass will continue to be offered via Facebook Live and Zoom (contact Anne-Marie Armeni Tel. 450-671-1042).We understand this new reality created its share of anxiety but the health and safety of our
Parishioners remains paramount in our work towards a return to Mass. We look forward to seeing you all again soon and until such time be well, stay safe and God bless.Ted ColavecchioMarianne Hinger – Anne-Marie ArmeniJulie Belanger – Amanda SimardRichard Zavergiu – Craig McaraChairperson and WardensFabrique of St. Francis of Assisi
SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT - COMING BACK TO MASSWeekend of July 4 & 5
We yearn to come together as a faith community, but first and foremost, we must be a safe faith community. Depending on the size of the church, each Mass may have a maximum of 50 people in attendance. To reserve a place at the parish you must call the number on the days and times indicated below. We will not take reservations outside of those hours and we cannot take voicemail, email or texting as we need to speak with you when you call. There are specific questions we must ask you and some information that we must give you. A phone call is required. Registrations will be taken each week for the upcoming weekend only. We will do our best to ensure that each parishioner will get to attend once, before anyone else attends twice. No weekday Mass yet.
To begin, we will celebrate weekend Mass at 4 of our churches, as per the following schedule:Good Shepherd, 7900 Naples, Brossard J4Y 1Z9Saturday, July 4 at 5:00 pmSunday, July 5 at 9:15 amSunday, July 5 at 11:15 amTo register please call at 450-676-7577 :Tuesday, June 30 from 10:30 am to 1 pm and 7 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Augustine’s, 105 de Cherbourg, St. Bruno J3V 2K8 (entrance, Roberval)Sunday, July 5 at 9:15 amTo register please call at 450-653-4402 :Thursday, July 2nd from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm
St. Gabriel’s, 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert J3Y 2K7Saturday, July 4 at 5:00 pmSunday, July 5 at 11:00 amTo register please call at 514-797-9823 :Tuesday, June 30th from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pmThursday, July 2nd from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm
St. Mary’s, 125 Grove, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2 (entrance, Miller)Saturday, July 4 at 5:00 pmSunday, July 5 at 9:00 amSunday, July 5 at 11:00 am (bilingual)
To register please call at 450-671-0416 :Tuesday, June 30th from 2 pm to 3:30 pm and 6 pm to 7 pmThursday, July 2nd from 9:30 am to 10:30 am and 6 pm to 7pm
St. Clare’s, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Raymond’s & Holy Cross will wait a bit longer.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN COMING TO MASS• Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to allow the check in process.• In the parking lot, stay safely 6 feet apart.• With your mask on, stop and allow the volunteer to check you in.• At the door, stop and you will be given hand-sanitizer (your hands will be ‘squirted’).• Inside the church, follow the volunteer to your assigned seat.• During Mass, follow all arrows and markings on the floor, so we all stay safely 6 feet apart.• There will be one Lector for all readings• There will be no Altar Servers• You will notice that there are no Missals (bring your own).• You may bring water if you think you will need some.• You will notice that due to air transmission of Covid -19, there are no fans, electric or manual.• During Mass, enjoy the Music Ministry, but for now, no singing in the pews.• We will wish each other the Peace of Christ by nodding, smiling, bowing and waving.• During Communion there is no verbal exchange, simply silence.• Following Mass, to leave the church, please follow the directions of the Hospitality Minister and remember to bring all personal items home with you.• When leaving, respect the safety of keeping the 6 feet between you and your fellow parishioners in the church and when out in the parking lot.• Lastly, although Mass will be 'different', it is still wonderful. It is still Mass, still reverent, still holy!
To increase everyone’s comfort level, we encourage everyone to wear his or her own mask.
What is a Dispensation from Mass?Those who are sick (fever, cough, etc), those over the age of 70 and those with medical or at-risk conditions are advised not to go to church. We know that this is difficult but during the time of this pandemic, the dispensation of Sunday Mass is given for those who cannot go, and for those advised not to go, to church. Rather, these faithful are invited to read the Word of God and to pray in their homes and to participate in the celebrations of the Mass via TV, and/or the Internet - (ZOOM, Facebook Live, The SWAY).
Note: The Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit will continue to live-stream Mass while we are restricted to 50 people at each church. For now, live-stream Mass will continue to be from Good Shepherd and it will be at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday morning.
WE WANT YOU TO FEEL SAFE INSIDE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP.Please know that before each Mass, every pew, railing, door handle and all bathrooms will have been cleaned and sanitized by a crew of amazing volunteers!Please help them by making sure that you take all of your belongings with you when you leave.Maybe this ‘new normal’ won’t be exactly what we want it to be, but it will be what we need it to be.
Celebrations in the Saint John Paul Pastoral Unit : Fr. Manus Bradley celebrated Mass from Good Shepherd Parish on Sunday, June
28th at 11:15 am, on Facebook Live and now on the SWAY. Fr. John Torrance will celebrate the weekday Mass of July 1st from St. Gabriel's
Parish (in camera) and it will be available on Facebook and the SWAY Fr. Lindbergh will celebrate weekday Masses this week from Tuesday through
to Friday at 9:15 am from St. Augustine's Parish. If you would like to attend virtually through Skype, Fr. Lindbergh’s Skype Name is: lindbergh.mondesir. His email address is: [email protected]
Celebration in honor of the Sacred Heart, Tuesday June 30 at 5:30 pm. on ZOOM. It will be a spiritual encounter made up of the Word, meditation and prayer. It will be animated by Fr. Lindbergh MONDÉSIR, c.s.v. in collaboration with Mrs. Heidi Glaser and some of the faithful of the Pastoral Unit. To participate, please connect to the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85185737502 (this invitation is also on the SWAY : Month of June - Sacred Heart of Jesus)
Blogs: by Alex Lasalle, Pastoral Agent available on our Facebook page and the Website http://johnpaul2.weebly.com/blog
KAIROS joined the Migrant Rights Network (MRN) in calling on the federal government to provide Status for All and Landed Status Now. For more details and to watch the online MRN rally please visit: migrantrights.ca/june2020
The call is for everyone in Canada without permanent resident status to be regularized and given permanent resident status immediately. This includes migrant workers, study permit holders, refugee claimants, and people who overstayed their visas or who entered Canada without a permit, among others.
Also, all people who come to Canada in the future must be provided with permanent resident status on arrival. Migrants in low-waged occupations currently coming into Canada through the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, Caregiver Program, Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program, and other programs with work authorization permits, as well as refugees and
individuals on study permits, should be able to come to Canada as permanent residents if they so choose, and be able to bring their families with them.
Send a letter to the federal government calling for Status for All and Landed Status Now. Learn more here: kairoscanada.org/what-we-do/migrant-justice/take-action
CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME By The Spiritual Act of LoveFalse Images of God: A root cause of racism and gender-based violence
I believe that one root cause of racism and gender-based violence may be found in the way we image God. Our language about God and images of God are critical because they shape us and the way we see ourselves, others and the world.We rarely hear a sermon about God imaged as a woman, or sing hymns that use anything other than masculine pronouns for God. God is imaged almost exclusively as male, despite there being many scriptural feminine images of God. As a child my catechism books had pictures of a blonde, blue-eyed Jesus, despite the fact that Jesus was Middle Eastern and dark-skinned. Go into many churches, even in Africa, and the stained-glass windows and statues represent God in ways that image God as Anglo-Saxon or European – a legacy of our colonial history. These masculine and Eurocentric images of God are not bad in themselves. We see something of God reflected in them. The problem is that they have become the normative or exclusive way that we image God.When we think of God only as white or as male, it is easy to make the false link that those who are white and/or male image God more fully than those who are black and/or female. Unconsciously it becomes easier to devalue those who we see as being less like the image we have of God. The way we see God also shapes our ecclesiology.
When we speak of God almost solely in masculine language, there is an implicit message that to be male is somehow more “Godly”. Theologian Mary Daly summarised this false idea as: “If God is male then male is God.” God reflects both masculine and feminine. God is like a father. God can also be also said to be like a mother as in the scriptural images of the mother hen who gathers her chicks under her wings or like a nursing mother or a woman in labour.Sociologically, patriarchal ideas about God as a male ruler, and problematic interpretations of scripture, are too often used to legitimate the exercise of power by men over their partners and white “rulers” somewhere in our psyches. This is profoundly destructive. A recent Stanford study found that when people conceptualise God as white they are more likely to perceive white candidates as more fit for leadership than black candidates. “Basically if you believe that a white
man rules the heavens you are more likely to believe that white men should rule on earth,”the study concluded.Our images of God matter, because they shape how we see God and the dignity we accord to ourselves and others. God is so much more than the limitations we impose when we create God in our own image and impose that as truth. If we are each created in the image and likeness of God precisely in our race, gender and sexual orientation, then we deserve to be treated with the absolute dignity of the One in whose image we are made and whose attributes we were created to reflect.
Newsletter - June 2020The Landless Workers Movement & COVID-19 The Landless Workers Movement (MST) of Brazil, long time partner of Development & Peace, fights for access to the land for poor workers through land reform in Brazil. The MST
has been a champion of solidary and compassion in the country since the beginning of the pandemic, often allying with the Catholic Church. MST members have distributed food baskets, hygiene kits and ready meals to the homeless. They have donated alcohol and soap to hospitals. Their work is mainly concentrated at the periphery of urban centers - where most of urban poverty is concentrated - but they also offer assistance to homeless people and indigenous communities.The MST has been conducting these activities despite its own precarious situation and has also taken the time to come up with a national action plan to help Brazil face the pandemic through agrarian reform and respect of peasants' basic human rights.To see their action planDevelopment and Peace - Caritas Canada has joined over 200 organizations from across Canada to launch “Six Principles for a Just Recovery.” in a post COVID-19 context. Read the principles here, and learn more about how you can take action to ensure that the Canadian government puts these inspiring principles into action.Development and Peace-Caritas Canada and COVID-19: Responding together in solidarityThe Amazon faces humanitarian and environmental tragedy because of the pandemicNew COVID-19 webpageAt any time, it's possible to make a donation to support Development and Peace and its partners through the COVID-19 crisis. We thank you for your solidarity, engagement and support during these extraordinary times.Give now Development and Peace - Caritas Canada Montreal Regional Office 1425 Rene-Levesque W, 3d floor, H3G1T7 Montreal, QC http://www.devp.orgCOME, GREAT SPIRIT!"Brothers and Sisters, put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. - 2 Corinthians 13:11, 13
GydhGyNz0_ft4viVG5duf4cpujKGPpvG8_qVmtw2x7ewpOqjRqy7lwSTEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE - THEME : HOPE ALIVE“Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured into our heartsthrough the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” – Romans 5:5Registration opens June 15, 2020! https://steubenvilleconferences.com/live#registration Steubenville Live is a virtual, live-streamed event. In order to make this event as interactive as possible (so you’re not just watching talks on a screen), we are including many elements that will require live, active participation from home. Therefore, if you will be attending the event with a group (which we encourage you to do, if possible!), we are offering the opportunity for each group member to have individual access to all the interactive features of the event, to give each participant the best and fullest possible experience.Contact : If you have any questions regarding the Steubenville Live Virtual Youth Conference, please contact us: Email: [email protected]
***************************ONLINE ALPHA: ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA PARISH Invite a friend to Alpha, it’s not too late.We are blown away by the response to the summer session of Online Alpha . Over 150 people have signed up so far (more than ever before!) - and we still have room for you!Join us Wednesday evenings, 7:40 p.m. (EDT) via the cloud platform Zoom.Invite a friend, and crash the party together. Church is fun, come and see.Find out more and register go to:- https://diocesemontreal.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b836394aeebd8327dcfa37914&id=67c332dfe4&e=23035ef3b4
REVIVE 2020: ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA PARISH
If you are between 18 and 30 years old, SAVE THE DATE! Revive is a four-day getawayin the summer that explores faith and the meaning of life. For more info, click on the link below.
Find out more about REVIVE If u are between 18 and 30 years old, SAVE THE DATE! Revive is a four-day
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ASCENDING WITH IGNATIUS : IGNATIAN RETREATA 30-day Ignatian retreat on YouTube entitled: Ascending with Ignatius. Each day's talk remains posted on YouTube so people can access it from the beginning any time;for each subsequent talk, just type in the day number (in letters) after the title, Ascending with Ignatius. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ascending+with+ignatius+day+one
2020 SUMMER STILLNESS RETREAT – FR. RON ROLHEISER, OMIA Retreat with Fr. Ron Rolheiser OMI on ZoomFaith, Doubt & Darkness: Understanding the Dynamics of Belief and Doubt Beyond the Fervor of Youth. Public evening lecture Monday July 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.Naming the Present Moment of our Faith: Searching for Nurturing Metaphors in a Time of Receding Transcendence. Tuesday July 7, 9:15 a.m. –Thursday July 9, 11:30 a.m.REGISTER NOW ON-LINE! http://www.queenshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ron-Rolheiser-retreat-July-2020-summary.pdf
**********************************MONTREAL DIRECTED RETREATS: PRAY WITH SCRIPTUREWelcome to all who desire to deepen your relationship with God. Come and join us, and learn how to pray with scripture in the way of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.During this time when many of us are confined to our homes, Montreal Directed Retreats (MDR), supported by the English Speaking Catholic Council (ESCC), is offering weekday morning online sessions. The sessions will be free and accessible to all via the cloud platform Zoom.Each session will include a short teaching on the Ignatian method of prayer, listening to a Scripture reading and entering into the experience. Following a quiet time, there will be opportunity for sharing (optional). The sessions are 45 minutes in duration and run from Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. each morning.If you wish to join us, please register online below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Are you a family caregiver? This series will interest you! Being a family caregiver can be as challenging as it is rewarding. If you are a family caregiver looking after someone with a chronic illness please join us for this series of informative conversations over the course of the next six months. First Session:Family Caregivers and Advanced Care Planning Presented by Anita Mehta, RN, PhD and Anitra Bostock, BA Monday, June 22nd | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.via Zoom Each session will be led bymembers of the Montreal Institute for Palliative Care professional team. Our team has a wide range in expertise on caring with compassion, supporting family members, and managing illness.This is an excellent forum to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with others who may have caregiving stories that resonate with your own. These sessions are all FREE and will be conducted interactively online. Registered participants will receive a link to participate via Zoom prior to the session.To register and for more information and future dates contact Nicole Lapointe: [email protected]
The definition of mistreatment is '' A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older adult, whether the person deliberately wants to cause harm or not." In the spirit of the day, here are two links you might like to check out:It's Not Right! -Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults. Neighbours, Friends and Familymake the difference. Social isolation is hard on everyone. It helps to know that by staying home, you are taking action that will support us all. There is more you can do as a neighbour, friend or family member itsnotright.ca
Abuse hotline for Montreal: https://www.aideabusaines.ca/en/. 1-888-489-2287.Our own diocesan spiritual support line 1-888-305-0994 continues to receive 30-40 calls a week. We have had added the possibility of accompaniment in Spanish if you call the line between 4-6p.m. on Wednesdays and accompaniment in Arabic if you contact the line from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays.Also, here is a petition to sign to lobby against wider access to Medical Aid in Dying in Canada. https://www.helptheliving.ca/ Help the Living Why we must act. We need to make life worth living, not make it easier to die. In June 2016, the Parliament of Canada legalized euthanasia. At the time, they committed to reviewing legislation before amending the law.
Msgr. Lépine has issued a seventh pastoral letter amid pandemic crisis: Archbishop Lépine issues pastoral letter: “Primacy of the spiritual life”
For links and more information on retreats, online prayers, and new articles on the diocesan website please go to http://johnpaul2.weebly.comAdditional resources of interest:
Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit: website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com / Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278
Diocese of St-Jean-Longueuil: www.dsjl.org Development & Peace: www.devp.org Green Churches Network: https://greenchurches.ca The GRAPEVINE newsletter from the Montreal Catholic Diocese:
[email protected] The Bridge newsletter Pastoral Home Care – SASMAD English sector:
[email protected] Our Harbour : http://ourharbour.org Caregivers : https://www.centredesoutienentraidants.com ARC : www.arc.hss.ca - We are still here working for our community, but from a distance in our homes. We will continue to post important information on our Facebook page (look us up by entering @arcaccess in the search field). Please do not hesitate to reach out to us by phone at 514-605-9500 or email at [email protected].
And don’t forget to keep abreast of the most current information by consulting the Quebec Government website: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019- coronavirus/.
If you feel unwell, please seek medical guidance by calling the Info-Santé by dialing 8-1-1.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP : Please contact: Lorraine Pecus at450-445-0372 or by email at : [email protected] Included: Praise & Worship, Scripture, Reflections/Sharing, Intercessory prayer & Rosary. If you don't have anyone to pray for prayer intentions at your parishes, then please forward Lorraine prayer requests which she will then share with the Prayer Group.
SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION :Visit our website for mass times and up-to-date information on the SWAY:
Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.comFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278
Faith Education email: [email protected] NETWORK - VIRTUALWe will pray for anyone from anywhere and for anything. Anonymity is an option for those who prefer it. There is just this one central e-mail for receiving prayer requests: [email protected], and all requests will be forwarded from the same! Also, if you wish to be on the list of people willing to pray, email [email protected] and you will be added to the pray-ers list!
POPE FRANCIS: NO TOLERANCE FOR
RACISM, BUT WITHOUT VIOLENCE
Pope Francis spoke at the General Audience about the protests in the United States following the killing of George Floyd, saying we cannot claim to defend the sacredness of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.The Pope concluded his remarks with an invitation to prayer.“Let us pray for the consolation of their grieving families and friends and let us
implore the national reconciliation and peace for which we yearn,” he said. “May Our
Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America, intercede for all those who work for peace and justice in your land and throughout the world.” - Pope Francis Here is a prayer offered by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (2018) addressing the sin of racism :http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/prayer-to-address-the-sin-of-racism.cfm. May the Holy Spirit work in this time of turmoil to facilitate change and may we all work for equality and justice.
