Pastor - Very Rev. John J. Backes, V.F.

Deacon  - Rev. Mr. John Dunn

Deacon - Rev. Mr. Richard Aglietti (Ret.)

Deacon - Rev. Mr. John Nash (Ret.)

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Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection 

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. 
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. 
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith. 
You, Our Lady of New York, know what we need. 
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. 
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father's will
and to do what Jesus tells us: 
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. 
Amen. 

We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. 
Do not despise our pleas - we who are put to the test -
and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. 
Amen. 

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The Second Collection for August 8th/9th is for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa,
which helps to ensure that the faithful have access to resources to help them grow in faith.  Thank you for being as generous
as your means allow. 

AUGUST 15TH IS THE 
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED MOTHER
Because the feast falls on a Saturday this year,
it is not a day of obligation.  
As always, however, we ask Mary's intercession
for our personal needs, community needs,
and the needs of our nation. 
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The Annual K of C Blood Drive is coming up on Thursday, August 20th!  Mark your calendars!

Letter from Finance Committee to Parish