Pascha / Our Lord’s Resurrection / Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen! Welcome to Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral. We are delighted you have come to pray with us. Our Church follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospel and passed on to us through the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Holy Tradition. Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral 8141 North 16th Street, Front Sunday Divine Liturgy Phoenix, Arizona 85020-3950 Saturday 4:00 PM Office: 602.943.5379 Fax 602.997.4093 Sunday 9:00 AM Website www.stsbcc.org Weekday Services See Bulletin Served by: Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop Most Reverend Gerald N. Dino, Bishop Emeritus Very Rev. Diodoro Mendoza, Rector – [email protected]Rev. Joseph Hutsko, Vice-Rector – [email protected]Very Rev. Archpriest David M. Petras, Retired Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe, In Residence Deacon John Montalvo - Deacon James Danovich - Deacon Adam Lowe Parish Advisory Council Served by: Parish Finance Council Served by: Mary Beth Foster Sean Grimes Peyton Becktold John Surmay Dolores Sugent Jessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar Basil Rabayda Nicholas Stefaniak III Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe Simon Marmol Ann Zlamal Jennifer Landis
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Pascha / Our Lord’s Resurrection / Easter Sunday April 1, 2018Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!Welcome to Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral. We are delighted you have come to praywith us. Our Church follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospel and passed on to us through the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Holy Tradition.
Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral8141 North 16th Street, Front Sunday Divine Liturgy
Website www.stsbcc.org Weekday Services See Bulletin
Served by:Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop
Most Reverend Gerald N. Dino, Bishop EmeritusVery Rev. Diodoro Mendoza, Rector – [email protected]
Rev. Joseph Hutsko, Vice-Rector – [email protected] Rev. Archpriest David M. Petras, Retired
Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe, In ResidenceDeacon John Montalvo - Deacon James Danovich - Deacon Adam Lowe
Parish Advisory Council Served by: Parish Finance Council Served by:
Mary Beth Foster Sean Grimes Peyton Becktold John Surmay Dolores SugentJessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar Basil Rabayda Nicholas Stefaniak III Msgr. Kevin McAuliffeSimon Marmol Ann Zlamal Jennifer Landis
Vigil Vesper/Liturgy of St. Basil for Sunday for PaschaSaturday, March 31, 2018
Vigil Vesper/Liturgy of St. Basil for Pascha is in VESPERS WITH DIVINE LITURGY BOOK
Resurrection Matins and Divine Liturgy of PaschaSunday, April 1, 2018
Resurrection Matins is Found in MATINS OF THE RESURRECTION BOOK
Pascha Divine Liturgy – Begins on Pg. 11 Green Pew Book
After “Blessed is the kingdom…” Christ is risen… Pg 164 First and Second Antiphon (Pascha) Pp 14-15Hymn of the Incarnation Version A Pg 18Third Antiphon (Pascha) Pg165Entrance Hymn (Pascha) Pg 165Troparion (Pascha) Special Tone Pg164Kontakion (Pascha) Tone 8 Pg 166“All you who have baptized” (Instead of Holy God) Version B Pg 32Prokimenon (Pascha) Tone 8 Pg 235Alleluia (Pascha) Tone 4 Pg 166Let us Who Mystically Version A Pg 42Nicene Creed Version A Pg 51Magnification “The Angel Exclaimed” (Pascha) Pg 167Our Father (Pascha) Pg167Communion Hymn (Pascha) Version A Pg 168Instead of “Blessed is He who comes” “Christ is risen…” Pg 170Instead of “We have seen the True Light” “Christ is risen…” Pg 170Instead of “Blessed Be the Name” ”Christ is risen…” Pg 170Instead of “Glory to the Father…” “Christ is risen…” Pg 170After the Dismissal- Priest sings “Christ is risen…” Once People Respond “And to us He granted…” Pg 170
SPECIAL SPONSORS
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ANNOUNCEMENTSPONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION will be taken on Good Friday, March 30 during the Great Vesper & Burial Service. This collection is used to fund the Holy Places, but also especially for the pastoral, charitable, educational and social works which the Church supports for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities. Please be generous in your donation on Good Friday.
EASTER EGG HELICOPTER DROP- On Pascha (Easter Sunday) after the 9:00 AM Resurrection MatinsEaster Divine Liturgy a helicopter will drop plastic eggs for the children to retrieve during the Easter Egg Hunt. The drop will take place in the vacant lot next to our parish hall on 16 th Street and El Camino Drive. All children must be accompanied by their parents. Just prior to the Easter Egg Hunt, Ken Roberts will give a safety information presentation which all parents and participants must attend.
BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD BASKETS- Easter Food Baskets will be blessed in the parish hall both after the 4:00 PM Vigil Vesper/Liturgy of Our Lord’s Resurrection on Great and Holy Saturday, March 31 and again after the 9:00 AM Resurrection Matins and Divine Liturgy on the Day of Our Lord’s Resurrection on Sunday, April 1. Parishioners are invited to eat from their Easter baskets in the parish hall after the blessing of the Easter food.2018 BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY BISHOP’S APPEAL The assessed household goal is $275.00. If you have not made your pledge yet, we encourage you to do so. Your pledge is an expression of your solidarity with the Eparchy of Phoenix. The funds are used to support the spiritual and financial administrative needs of the Eparchy. As of last Sunday our remaining goal is only $11,372.00. Remember that you can use your credit card to make payments for your pledge. Please remember to make your check to the Eparchy of Phoenix. Thank you!
ONLINE GIVING IS HERE! Please go to our website. http://www.stsbcc.org/giving and press the donate button. “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10) Here are reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving: 1) No need to
write checks or bring cash to church. 2) More secure than checks. 3) All contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement with date of settlement. 4) IT COSTS YOU NOTHING. Online Giving is offered for Both St Stephens Byzantine Cathedral & the Eparchy of Phoenix. THANK YOU TO OUR PARISHIONERS FOR THEIR GIFTS TO THE PARISH- We thank the following people for their gifts to our parish: Ron Kichinko for the United States and Papal Flag inside the church building, Liz and Tom Kol for the Papal Flag, United States Flag and the Arizona flags on the flag poles outside and Diane Papke for donating all the carnations for the tomb of Christ in memory of her father +Kenneth Papke.
ANNOUNCEMNTS (CONT.)
ADVERTISING & GREETINGS IN PARISH 50TH JUBILEE BOOKLET- We are in the process of preparing the 50th Jubilee Booklet. There will be the opportunity for businesses, churchesand parishioners to sponsor an ad or greeting in the booklet. The donation for a full pagewill be $200.00, $100.00 for a half page, $50.00 for a quarter page and $25.00 forlisting of names under the heading patrons.
EVANGELIZATION SEMINAR FOLLOW-UP: Several parishioners made a request that we have another session on evangelization. Their observations about the last one were viable, they said they enjoyed the session but thought it was a bit rushed and would like to get some preparation materiala week or so before the session. So we will have the follow-up on Sunday, May 20 during the coffee social after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy.
MYRRH-BEARERS RETREAT: “THEOTOKOS: MODEL OF GRACE- This year’s retreat for girls and teens(7-17) and women (18+) taking place from Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. You will register at Myrrh-Bearers.com The deadline to register is Friday, June 1. You can pick up a brochure at the entrance of the church.We encourage our women and girls to attend this eparchial spiritual program.
ByzanTeen Rally 2018- The ByzanTeen Rally will be on Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8 St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Forms are available from Fr. Diodoro or Fr. Joe. The registration fee is $310 per person early-bird registration received before May 1, 2018 and $335 per person for registration received May 1 through June 16, 2018. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – Friday, June 15, 2018 @ 10 PM Eastern Daylight Saving TimeThe NON-REFUNCABLE payment is to be included in FULL with the Registration Form, the Confidential Medical History and Authorization Form, the Travel Info Form, and other required information. Please make check payable to “ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2018.” Mail forms and Payment to:
ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2018
Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh66 Riverview AvePittsburgh, PA 15214
SMALL MEN’S GROUP FELLOWSHIP- St. Stephen’s is forming a Small Men’s Group Fellowship. All men 18 and over are invited to join us. We will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7:00 am until 8:30 am in the Church. Besides studying the scripture, these men share their faith and challenges as they look to Jesus for strength. The group will begin meeting in May. For more information contact Fr. Diodoro by phone at 602-861-977UPCOMING EPARCHIAL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:Collection Name Date to be Taken Due to Eparchy byCatholic Home Mission Appeal Sat/Sun. April 28/29 2018 Thurs. May 31 2018Catholic Communications Campaign Sat/Sun. May 19/20 Mon. July 2 2018Peter’s Pence Sat/Sun. June 30/July1 Tues. July 31, 2018
Catholic Home Mission Appeal: Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses/eparchies. The Subcommittee on the Catholic Home Missions funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry within ethnic groups. Grant funds are available to dioceses and eparchies for these purposes on an annual application basis.
Proceeds: 100 % to the Office of National Collections Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Catholic Communications Campaign: The essential mission of the CCC is to contribute to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio, internet, and other media, and through special projects of the Catholic press. An annual collection is taken up in the dioceses/eparchies, which remit 50% of the funds collected to the National Office. From these funds, rants are made by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catholic Communications Campaign. The remaining portion of the collection is retained by the dioceses/eparchies for us in local communication projects.
Proceeds: 50% to the Office of National Collections for the Catholic Communications Campaign & 50 % to the Diocese/Eparchy
Peter’s Pence Collection: The Peter’s Pence Collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world – those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. It likewise provides the faithful with a
tangible opportunity to not only empower the weak, defenseless, and voiceless, but also sustain those who suffer.Proceeds: 100 % to the Apostolic Nunciature
Coming Events – Mark Your Calendars
Sunday, April 8- GCU Meeting after the 9:00 Divine Liturgy
Sunday, April 15- Parish 50th Jubilee Meeting after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Sunday, April 15-Photos of Parishioners for 50th Jubilee Book & Pictorial Directory In the Foyer of the Parish Hall after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, April 21- Photos of Parishioners for 50th Jubilee Book & Pictorial Directory In Chapel below the Main Church Building after the 4:00 PM Vigil Vesper/Liturgy
Sunday, April 22- Photos of Parishioners for 50th Jubilee Book & Pictorial Directory In the Foyer of the Parish Hall after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Sunday, April 28- Parishioners April Birthday & Anniversaries Pot Luck & Cake Social
Sunday, May 6- ECF Graduations & ECF Picnic after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy (All Parishioners are Encouraged & Cordially Invited to Attend)
Sunday, May 13- GCU Mother’s Day Breakfast after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Sunday, May 20- Evangelization Seminar Follow-Up Session (At the Request of Parishioners) In Parish Hall after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Friday, June 22- Sunday, June 24- Myrrh-Bearers Retreat: “Theotokos: Model of Grace(Eparchial Women & Girls Retreat) Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
Thursday, July 5- Sunday, July 8- ByzanTeen “Who is My Neighbor” Rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
This Week’s Candle Intention
Eternal Lamp- Parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral Resurrection: Infirmed of our Parish
Our Weekly Gifts to the Lord—May the Lord bless your kindness and generosity!
March 23, 2018 Fish Fry: Cash, Check & Credit Card Receipts - $3132.20
This Week’s Liturgical Schedule
Sun 4/14:00 pm
9:00 am
Resurrection of Our Lord – PaschaVigil of Pascha Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. BasilFollowed by Blessing of Easter Baskets in the Parish HallResurrection Matins with Divine Liturgy of PaschaBlessing of Artos BreadFollowed by Blessings of Easter Baskets in the Parish Hall
Festal ToneBishop John
Bishop John
Mon 4/29:00 am
Bright MondayDivine Liturgy & Procession+Mary & +Basil & +Mary Ann Hutsko by Fr. Joe & Fr. Basil Hutsko Fr. Joe
Tues 4/39:00 am
Bright TuesdayDivine Liturgy Fr. David
Wed 4/49:00 am
Bright WednesdaySr. Christopher by St. Stephen Prayer Group Msgr. Kevin
Thurs 4/5 Bright Thursday No Morning Divine Liturgy
Fri 4/6 7:00 pm
Bright FridayDivine Liturgy Bishop John
Sat 4/7 Bright Saturday No Morning Divine Liturgy
Sun 4/8Sat 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am
Thomas SundayDominic by Carol D’AlessioIntention of Parishioners of St. Stephen CathedralBreaking of Artos Bread
Festal ToneFr. JoeFr. Diodoro
Special Intentions: Erwin Armada, Barbara Dugan, Joanie Mahar, Helen Furka, Vincent Rice,McCarthy Family, Gemma Hillman, Marti Lopez, Kathleen Linkowsky, Betty Geletey, Richard Gable, Robert King, Ann Ryan, Chris Faix, Robyn Foy and Elaine Browne, Mark Chapa, Mike Chapa and Iliana Villegas.
May the Lord rest His healing hand on His servants and hear their requests:Mary Rabayda, Jane Walsh, Steve Durkit, Dorothy Dumnich, Richard Reese, Chris Balsz,
Sr. Christopher OSBM, Dorothy Bezeredi, Carlene Eneroth, Fred Way, Sharon White, Nancy Sandrock, Marlene Rolling, Bob Dugan, Cathy Milko, Michael Dougherty, Widad Butty, Clementina Mendoza,Nicholas Stefaniak Sr., Mary Popovich, Dan Palaschak, Michael Sherwood, Christina Toth,Liz Kol, Evelyn Sopiak, Deacon Craig Anderson, Nicholas Toth, Michelle Montalvo, Nicholas Oprendek, Dennis Milko, Karen Kol, Gabriel Papke, Audry Bacha, Kathleen Wursta, Fr. Andriy Chriovsky, Kari Hilland Kathleen Wursta
EPISTLE READING (VIGIL OF PASCHA)
ROMANS 6:3-11
Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; for he who has died is freed from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
GOSPEL READING (VIGIL OF PASCHA)
MATTHEW 28-1-20
Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.” And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to
them, Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me.”11 Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, 13 and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and [d]keep you out of trouble.” 15 And they took the money and did as they had been instructed; and this story was widely spread among the Jews, and is to this day. But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 1:1-8The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had ]by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait
for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
GOSPEL READING (PASCHA)
JOHN 1:1-17
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’” For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
ANNOUNCEMNTS (CONT.)
ADVERTISING & GREETINGS IN PARISH 50TH JUBILEE BOOKLET- We are in the process of preparing the 50th Jubilee Booklet. There will be the opportunity for businesses, churchesand parishioners to sponsor an ad or greeting in the booklet. The donation for a full pagewill be $200.00, $100.00 for a half page, $50.00 for a quarter page and $25.00 forlisting of names under the heading patrons.
EVANGELIZATION SEMINAR FOLLOW-UP: Several parishioners made a request that we have another session on evangelization. Their observations about the last one were viable, they said they enjoyed the session but thought it was a bit rushed and would like to get some preparation material
a week or so before the session. So we will have the follow-up on Sunday, May 20 during the coffee social after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy.
MYRRH-BEARERS RETREAT: “THEOTOKOS: MODEL OF GRACE- This year’s retreat for girls and teens(7-17) and women (18+) taking place from Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. You will register at Myrrh-Bearers.com The deadline to register is Friday, June 1. You can pick up a brochure at the entrance of the church.We encourage our women and girls to attend this eparchial spiritual program.
ByzanTeen Rally 2018- The ByzanTeen Rally will be on Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8 St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Forms are available from Fr. Diodoro or Fr. Joe. The registration fee is $310 per person early-bird registration received before May 1, 2018 and $335 per person for registration received May 1 through June 16, 2018. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – Friday, June 15, 2018 @ 10 PM Eastern Daylight Saving TimeThe NON-REFUNCABLE payment is to be included in FULL with the Registration Form, the Confidential Medical History and Authorization Form, the Travel Info Form, and other required information. Please make check payable to “ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2018.” Mail forms and Payment to:
ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2018Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh66 Riverview AvePittsburgh, PA 15214
SMALL MEN’S GROUP FELLOWSHIP- St. Stephen’s is forming a Small Men’s Group Fellowship. All men 18 and over are invited to join us. We will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7:00 am until 8:30 am in the Church. Besides studying the scripture, these men share their faith and challenges as they look to Jesus for strength. The group will begin meeting in May. For more information contact Fr. Diodoro by phone at 602-861-9778.UPCOMING EPARCHIAL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:Collection Name Date to be Taken Due to Eparchy byCatholic Home Mission Appeal Sat/Sun. April 28/29 2018 Thurs. May 31 2018Catholic Communications Campaign Sat/Sun. May 19/20 Mon. July 2 2018Peter’s Pence Sat/Sun. June 30/July1 Tues. July 31, 2018
Catholic Home Mission Appeal: Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses/eparchies. The Subcommittee on the Catholic Home Missions funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of
seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry within ethnic groups. Grant funds are available to dioceses and eparchies for these purposes on an annual application basis.
Proceeds: 100 % to the Office of National Collections Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Catholic Communications Campaign: The essential mission of the CCC is to contribute to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio, internet, and other media, and through special projects of the Catholic press. An annual collection is taken up in the dioceses/eparchies, which remit 50% of the funds collected to the National Office. From these funds, rants are made by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catholic Communications Campaign. The remaining portion of the collection is retained by the dioceses/eparchies for us in local communication projects.
Proceeds: 50% to the Office of National Collections for the Catholic Communications Campaign & 50 % to the Diocese/Eparchy
Peter’s Pence Collection: The Peter’s Pence Collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world – those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. It likewise provides the faithful with a tangible opportunity to not only empower the weak, defenseless, and voiceless, but also sustain those who suffer.Proceeds: 100 % to the Apostolic Nunciature
But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
