PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF

Jill Harris, School Principal

Linda Gattian, Administrative Assistant

Beth Svonavec, School Secretary

Prudence Shaulis, DRE

Charlie Sanner, Maintenance Supervisor

Brett Wilmotte, Pastoral Council

Sean Isgan, Finance Council Karen Kuhn, Director of Music

ORDINARY SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday HOLY DAY MASSES – As announced

CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon request. Additional times during Advent & Lent.

BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal preparation are necessary.

MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact as early as possible. An interview with the couple must

precede setting a date. He will guide the preparation process. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory

to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital,

nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome. If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory

so that your situation may be addressed.

ST. PETER’S CHURCHST. PETER’S CHURCH 433 WEST CHURCH STREET

SOMERSET, PA. 15501 RECTORY: 814-443-6574

FAX: 814-445-7766 www.stpetersparish.com

Rev. Fr. Angelo J. Patti, VF, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus 814-445-7382

Rev. Mr. Frederick Weaver, Deacon Emeritus 814-592-6797

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Mon. 7:00PM

Memorial Day-Rectory Office Closed

No Adult Religion Class

Tues. 12:30PM No Bible Study-Annex

Wed. 8:30AM No Quilting Group-Annex

Fri. 9:30-11AM No Toddler Time-Hall

ONLINE GIVING –We now offer Online Giving! If you are in-terested, please go to www.stpetersparish.com for details.

SUNDAY MAY 24, 2020 MASSES FOR THE WEEK: MAY 25-31

Mon. Thomas Kasunich-Wife Elizabeth

Tues. Sarah Hook-Bob & Diane Rohlf

Wed. Matthew Barndt-Sean & Annette Isgan

Thurs Ryan Daniel Malady-Rebecca & David Dickey

Fri. Fr. Dan O’Neill-Jim Zanoni & Kathy Roose Spreen

Sat. Luke Svonavec-Card Club

Sun. Cathy Qualters-Husband, Tom

Mass intentions will be celebrated privately in the Rectory.

PLEASE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PRAYER EACH

DAY….. PRAYER AGAINST CORONAVIRUS - Lord Jesus Christ, our

Divine physician, we ask you to guard and protect us from Corona-

virus COVID-19 and all serious illness. For all that have died from

it, have mercy; for those that are ill now, bring healing. For those

searching for a remedy, enlighten them; for medical caregivers

helping the sick, strengthen and shield them. For those working to

contain the spread, grant them success; for the afraid, grant peace.

May your precious blood be our defense and salvation. By your

grace, may you turn the evil of disease into moments of consolation

and hope. May we always fear the contagion of sin more than any

illness. We abandon ourselves to your infinite mercy. Amen

by Pedro de la Cruz

PLEASE STAY HOME! Only go out for medicine, food, etc. and

truly necessary care of relatives and friends. Fr. Patti may be

reached at 814-443-6574.

MEMORIAL DAY

A Prayer for Memorial Day Heavenly Father, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those

Who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love for

your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek

an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

MAY 24, 2020

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PASTOR’S NOTES

St. Peter’s will be open each day from 7AM to 4PM (please

note the change in time) for prayer before the Blessed Sac-

rament. Those who come to church for personal prayer

need to recognize the risk of possible unintended exposure

to the coronavirus and refrain if they are sick or at a great-

er risk of susceptibility to COVID-19.

BISHOP MARK HAS ANNOUNCED dates to resume the

Sacrament of Reconciliation, the distribution of Holy Com-

munion and the public celebration of Mass in the Diocese of

Altoona-Johnstown. According to the Bishop’s directives, is-

sued on May 20, 2020, priests may resume the public celebra-

tion of Reconciliation beginning on May 23, 2020.

The Distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful may begin

on June 1, 2020, while continuing the celebration of private

Masses.

The celebration of public Masses may resume on the weekend

of June 13-14, 2020.

Beginning Saturday, May 23, 2020, pastors and administrators

may resume the regular public celebration of the Sacrament of

Penance/Reconciliation with these requirements:

Confessions will be offered on Saturday at 2:45 PM. Beginning

on Tuesday May 26, confessions will be heard daily at 1:30. I

will be in the Grooms room, which has been converted to a

confessional, and Msgr. Tomaselli will be in the Sacristy, as I

have to apply the Bishop’s directives specifically to St. Peter’s

1. Until further notice, people are not to congregate in

groups larger than 25, whether inside or outside of a

church.

2. Penitents must observe the standard six-foot physical

distancing while waiting.

3. Penitents should wear face masks while waiting their

turn for confession.

4. The secrecy of confession should be carefully

observed.

5. Only individual confessions are to be heard.

THE RECTORY OFFICE will be closed on Monday, May 25 in

observance of Memorial Day.

THERE ARE A FEW WORD AMONG US BOOKS left for

June, you can pick them up in the Rectory during normal business

hours.

When we are unable to receive the Eucharist, I invite you to

make this Spiritual Communion.

My Jesus,

I believe that You

are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if

You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never

permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

St. Peter School PTA Golf Tournament Cancelled The St. Peter School PTA Golf Tournament that was to be held

June 26th has been cancelled do the Coronavirus pandemic. With

continued limitations at the state level as well as a concern for

businesses who may be struggling financially, we will set our

sights on the Spring of 2021. Special thanks to the David Sube

and Troy Lohr families for their hard work organizing this year’s

event, the Somerset Country Club for their cooperation and sup-

port and to the businesses who pledged their support and participa-

tion. God bless and see you next year!

DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

AND PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS

Pastors and administrators may begin the distribution of Holy

Communion to the faithful on June 1, 2020, while continuing

the celebration of private Masses.

Beginning June 14, 2020, the Solemnity of the Most Holy

Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday), pastors

and administrators may begin the public celebration of Mass

while continuing the Distribution of Holy Communion accord-

ing to the same directives.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN SO FAITH-

FUL WITH CONTRIBUTIONS! During this pandemic, the

financial support of St. Peter’s Parish is very important, as we

must continue to pay or bills.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SEMINARIAN

MARK GROGER TO BE ORDAINED DEACON

Bishop Mark will ordain two diocesan seminarians as transitional

deacons as scheduled.

Mark Groeger and Michael Pleva will be ordained next Saturday,

May 30 during a private, invitation-only Mass. The Diocese of

Altoona-Johnstown Office of Communications will live-stream

the liturgy on the diocesan website and Facebook page beginning

at 10:00AM on that day.

Mark Groeger is a member of Saint Peter’s Parish in Somerset;

Michael Pleva belongs to Holy Rosary Parish in Altoona. Both

attend Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe and are scheduled to be

ordained to the priesthood next year.

STEWARDSHIP MAY 24, 2020 COLLECTION

SUNDAY COLLECTION, $5,454

REGULAR ONLINE GIVING, $3,627

SCHOOL, $15

BEQUESTS, $400

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“We must remember that life begins at home . We must

remember that the future of humanity passes through

the family.” Mother Theresa

With Honor and Gratitude We Remember !

St. Peter Catholic School 814-445-6662

www.stpetersschoolsomerset.com

The last day of school for the 2019-2020 school year will be

Friday, May 22nd. We will have a final drop off of all text-

books, work packets and school Ipads on Friday, May 22nd

and families have received details about that drop off in

emails. Students will also receive their Summer Reading

folders and 2020-2021 School Supply Lists and final belong-

ings at the Drop off on May 22nd. Report Cards will be

mailed to families the first week in June.

The school office is open from 8am -2pm most days during

the week but visitors and people in the building are restricted

so please call the school in the event anything is needed. The

administration is also monitoring all emails daily as well.

While final plans for our St. Peter School Class of 2020 grad-

uation mass are still pending, we want to announce and cele-

brate these students at this time. Their number may be small,

but they have the heart and spirit of any class 10 times it’s

size. Their leadership and example have made our school

better and we will deeply miss them as they move on. Pre-

senting the

St. Peter School Class of 2020:

Abigail Campbell

Declan Egal

Ryan Kinney

Felicity Petrosky

Arabella Renna

Cruz Santoyo

We also recognize the following families whose time at St.

Peter School is coming to an end as their youngest child

graduates this year. For all the devotion, love and support

you have given our school and in gratitude for allowing us

the honor of walking with your children over the years, we,

St. Peter School, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kinney

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Petrosky

“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were

faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibili-

ties. Come, share your master’s joy.” - Mt. 25:21

There are no words to express our thanks to all of our stu-

dents, teachers and parents for all their heart and hard work

during this time. We began our year in September, "Called to

be the Superheroes of God"...saints in our everyday works

and actions. Little did we know that come spring we would

prove that we all have the heart of saint in each of us. Thank

you for all of it! May God bring all of us a safe and restful

summer and may He bring us all back together in the fall.

God bless you!

#StPeterSchoolStrong

St. Peter School Class of 2020

“If there ever comes a day when we cannot be together, keep

me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.”

-Winnie the Pooh

You will be missed!

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

We would like to thank

Robbin Orthodontics

for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin.

FESTIVAL NEWS! ST. PETER’S 2019 AUCTION AND BARBEQUE!

SUNDAY, JULY 26th 11AM TO 4PM

AUCTION: 1:30PM

Please reserve the date and participate with the parish in

this important social and fundraising endeavor.

OUR AUCTION has been very successful in the past. Each

parish family is asked to donate a minimum of $25 item to

our auction. There are several ways to donate either with a

gift certificate, a new item, or a donation of cash for us to

purchase larger items. There is a need for gift certificates

for retailers and restaurants, sports items, professional ser-

vices, game tickets, and memorabilia.

OUR DELICIOUS BBQ CHICKEN & RIB DINNERS

will be available throughout the day along with other picnic

foods in the parish hall starting at 11AM.

RAFFLE: Tickets have been mailed out. Returns should

be made to the rectory via mail or collection. If you didn’t

get them please contact the Rectory.

THEME BASKET RAFFLE will be held in our parish

hall. Theme baskets with a retail value of $25 or more are

needed. Be creative! Call the rectory as soon as possible

with your basket theme. Baskets may be brought to the

rectory anytime during business hours.

ICE CREAM BOOTH—We will need ice cream for the

ice cream booth. Please call the rectory to find out what

kind of flavors and sizes needed.

USED BOOK SALE: It’s time to start gathering up your

“good condition” used books. Please do not bring in ency-

clopedias, magazines, or books that are musty, old or in

poor condition. Books may be dropped off starting the first

week of June.

VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL THE

ABOVE!3

A high level of parishioner participation will insure the

success of this important annual event.

MAY 24, 2020

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PASTOR’S NOTES

St. Peter’s will be open each day from 7AM to 4PM (please

note the change in time) for prayer before the Blessed Sac-

rament. Those who come to church for personal prayer

need to recognize the risk of possible unintended exposure

to the coronavirus and refrain if they are sick or at a great-

er risk of susceptibility to COVID-19.

BISHOP MARK HAS ANNOUNCED dates to resume the

Sacrament of Reconciliation, the distribution of Holy Com-

munion and the public celebration of Mass in the Diocese of

Altoona-Johnstown. According to the Bishop’s directives, is-

sued on May 20, 2020, priests may resume the public celebra-

tion of Reconciliation beginning on May 23, 2020.

The Distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful may begin

on June 1, 2020, while continuing the celebration of private

Masses.

The celebration of public Masses may resume on the weekend

of June 13-14, 2020.

Beginning Saturday, May 23, 2020, pastors and administrators

may resume the regular public celebration of the Sacrament of

Penance/Reconciliation with these requirements:

Confessions will be offered on Saturday at 2:45 PM. Beginning

on Tuesday May 26, confessions will be heard daily at 1:30. I

will be in the Grooms room, which has been converted to a

confessional, and Msgr. Tomaselli will be in the Sacristy, as I

have to apply the Bishop’s directives specifically to St. Peter’s

1. Until further notice, people are not to congregate in

groups larger than 25, whether inside or outside of a

church.

2. Penitents must observe the standard six-foot physical

distancing while waiting.

3. Penitents should wear face masks while waiting their

turn for confession.

4. The secrecy of confession should be carefully

observed.

5. Only individual confessions are to be heard.

THE RECTORY OFFICE will be closed on Monday, May 25 in

observance of Memorial Day.

THERE ARE A FEW WORD AMONG US BOOKS left for

June, you can pick them up in the Rectory during normal business

hours.

When we are unable to receive the Eucharist, I invite you to

make this Spiritual Communion.

My Jesus,

I believe that You

are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if

You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never

permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

St. Peter School PTA Golf Tournament Cancelled The St. Peter School PTA Golf Tournament that was to be held

June 26th has been cancelled do the Coronavirus pandemic. With

continued limitations at the state level as well as a concern for

businesses who may be struggling financially, we will set our

sights on the Spring of 2021. Special thanks to the David Sube

and Troy Lohr families for their hard work organizing this year’s

event, the Somerset Country Club for their cooperation and sup-

port and to the businesses who pledged their support and participa-

tion. God bless and see you next year!

DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

AND PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS

Pastors and administrators may begin the distribution of Holy

Communion to the faithful on June 1, 2020, while continuing

the celebration of private Masses.

Beginning June 14, 2020, the Solemnity of the Most Holy

Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday), pastors

and administrators may begin the public celebration of Mass

while continuing the Distribution of Holy Communion accord-

ing to the same directives.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN SO FAITH-

FUL WITH CONTRIBUTIONS! During this pandemic, the

financial support of St. Peter’s Parish is very important, as we

must continue to pay or bills.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SEMINARIAN

MARK GROGER TO BE ORDAINED DEACON

Bishop Mark will ordain two diocesan seminarians as transitional

deacons as scheduled.

Mark Groeger and Michael Pleva will be ordained next Saturday,

May 30 during a private, invitation-only Mass. The Diocese of

Altoona-Johnstown Office of Communications will live-stream

the liturgy on the diocesan website and Facebook page beginning

at 10:00AM on that day.

Mark Groeger is a member of Saint Peter’s Parish in Somerset;

Michael Pleva belongs to Holy Rosary Parish in Altoona. Both

attend Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe and are scheduled to be

ordained to the priesthood next year.

STEWARDSHIP MAY 24, 2020 COLLECTION

SUNDAY COLLECTION, $5,454

REGULAR ONLINE GIVING, $3,627

SCHOOL, $15

BEQUESTS, $400

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“We must remember that life begins at home . We must

remember that the future of humanity passes through

the family.” Mother Theresa

With Honor and Gratitude We Remember !

St. Peter Catholic School 814-445-6662

www.stpetersschoolsomerset.com

The last day of school for the 2019-2020 school year will be

Friday, May 22nd. We will have a final drop off of all text-

books, work packets and school Ipads on Friday, May 22nd

and families have received details about that drop off in

emails. Students will also receive their Summer Reading

folders and 2020-2021 School Supply Lists and final belong-

ings at the Drop off on May 22nd. Report Cards will be

mailed to families the first week in June.

The school office is open from 8am -2pm most days during

the week but visitors and people in the building are restricted

so please call the school in the event anything is needed. The

administration is also monitoring all emails daily as well.

While final plans for our St. Peter School Class of 2020 grad-

uation mass are still pending, we want to announce and cele-

brate these students at this time. Their number may be small,

but they have the heart and spirit of any class 10 times it’s

size. Their leadership and example have made our school

better and we will deeply miss them as they move on. Pre-

senting the

St. Peter School Class of 2020:

Abigail Campbell

Declan Egal

Ryan Kinney

Felicity Petrosky

Arabella Renna

Cruz Santoyo

We also recognize the following families whose time at St.

Peter School is coming to an end as their youngest child

graduates this year. For all the devotion, love and support

you have given our school and in gratitude for allowing us

the honor of walking with your children over the years, we,

St. Peter School, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kinney

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Petrosky

“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were

faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibili-

ties. Come, share your master’s joy.” - Mt. 25:21

There are no words to express our thanks to all of our stu-

dents, teachers and parents for all their heart and hard work

during this time. We began our year in September, "Called to

be the Superheroes of God"...saints in our everyday works

and actions. Little did we know that come spring we would

prove that we all have the heart of saint in each of us. Thank

you for all of it! May God bring all of us a safe and restful

summer and may He bring us all back together in the fall.

God bless you!

#StPeterSchoolStrong

St. Peter School Class of 2020

“If there ever comes a day when we cannot be together, keep

me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.”

-Winnie the Pooh

You will be missed!

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

We would like to thank

Robbin Orthodontics

for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin.

FESTIVAL NEWS! ST. PETER’S 2019 AUCTION AND BARBEQUE!

SUNDAY, JULY 26th 11AM TO 4PM

AUCTION: 1:30PM

Please reserve the date and participate with the parish in

this important social and fundraising endeavor.

OUR AUCTION has been very successful in the past. Each

parish family is asked to donate a minimum of $25 item to

our auction. There are several ways to donate either with a

gift certificate, a new item, or a donation of cash for us to

purchase larger items. There is a need for gift certificates

for retailers and restaurants, sports items, professional ser-

vices, game tickets, and memorabilia.

OUR DELICIOUS BBQ CHICKEN & RIB DINNERS

will be available throughout the day along with other picnic

foods in the parish hall starting at 11AM.

RAFFLE: Tickets have been mailed out. Returns should

be made to the rectory via mail or collection. If you didn’t

get them please contact the Rectory.

THEME BASKET RAFFLE will be held in our parish

hall. Theme baskets with a retail value of $25 or more are

needed. Be creative! Call the rectory as soon as possible

with your basket theme. Baskets may be brought to the

rectory anytime during business hours.

ICE CREAM BOOTH—We will need ice cream for the

ice cream booth. Please call the rectory to find out what

kind of flavors and sizes needed.

USED BOOK SALE: It’s time to start gathering up your

“good condition” used books. Please do not bring in ency-

clopedias, magazines, or books that are musty, old or in

poor condition. Books may be dropped off starting the first

week of June.

VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL THE

ABOVE!3

A high level of parishioner participation will insure the

success of this important annual event.

PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF

Jill Harris, School Principal

Linda Gattian, Administrative Assistant

Beth Svonavec, School Secretary

Prudence Shaulis, DRE

Charlie Sanner, Maintenance Supervisor

Brett Wilmotte, Pastoral Council

Sean Isgan, Finance Council Karen Kuhn, Director of Music

ORDINARY SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday HOLY DAY MASSES – As announced

CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon request. Additional times during Advent & Lent.

BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal preparation are necessary.

MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact as early as possible. An interview with the couple must

precede setting a date. He will guide the preparation process. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory

to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital,

nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome. If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory

so that your situation may be addressed.

ST. PETER’S CHURCHST. PETER’S CHURCH 433 WEST CHURCH STREET

SOMERSET, PA. 15501 RECTORY: 814-443-6574

FAX: 814-445-7766 www.stpetersparish.com

Rev. Fr. Angelo J. Patti, VF, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus 814-445-7382

Rev. Mr. Frederick Weaver, Deacon Emeritus 814-592-6797

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Mon. 7:00PM

Memorial Day-Rectory Office Closed

No Adult Religion Class

Tues. 12:30PM No Bible Study-Annex

Wed. 8:30AM No Quilting Group-Annex

Fri. 9:30-11AM No Toddler Time-Hall

ONLINE GIVING –We now offer Online Giving! If you are in-terested, please go to www.stpetersparish.com for details.

SUNDAY MAY 24, 2020 MASSES FOR THE WEEK: MAY 25-31

Mon. Thomas Kasunich-Wife Elizabeth

Tues. Sarah Hook-Bob & Diane Rohlf

Wed. Matthew Barndt-Sean & Annette Isgan

Thurs Ryan Daniel Malady-Rebecca & David Dickey

Fri. Fr. Dan O’Neill-Jim Zanoni & Kathy Roose Spreen

Sat. Luke Svonavec-Card Club

Sun. Cathy Qualters-Husband, Tom

Mass intentions will be celebrated privately in the Rectory.

PLEASE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PRAYER EACH

DAY….. PRAYER AGAINST CORONAVIRUS - Lord Jesus Christ, our

Divine physician, we ask you to guard and protect us from Corona-

virus COVID-19 and all serious illness. For all that have died from

it, have mercy; for those that are ill now, bring healing. For those

searching for a remedy, enlighten them; for medical caregivers

helping the sick, strengthen and shield them. For those working to

contain the spread, grant them success; for the afraid, grant peace.

May your precious blood be our defense and salvation. By your

grace, may you turn the evil of disease into moments of consolation

and hope. May we always fear the contagion of sin more than any

illness. We abandon ourselves to your infinite mercy. Amen

by Pedro de la Cruz

PLEASE STAY HOME! Only go out for medicine, food, etc. and

truly necessary care of relatives and friends. Fr. Patti may be

reached at 814-443-6574.

MEMORIAL DAY

A Prayer for Memorial Day Heavenly Father, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those

Who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love for

your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek

an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen