Prayer for Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. R/. Amen —from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers More Prayers for Those in Military Service Staff Sgt. Kerrin Kampa of Mifflinburg, Pa., and Staff Sgt. Judy Dukes of Aurora, Ill., plant U.S. flags at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on May 23, 2013 in honor of the fallen to mark Memorial Day. CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec

A day retreat for women will be held at St. John the Evangelist in Townsend on Saturday, June 3 from 8 am to 8 pm. (core hours 9AM to 4PM) featuring: Allison Gingras: Radio Host, Author and Inspirational Speaker. Come for all or part of the day. Take a look at the unique ways women interact with God and each other. Develop strategies for building or maintaining a relationship with God, keeping in mind we have other roles that take a lot of our time – mom, wife, housekeeper, caretaker, employee, etc. It is sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella, Mother of Teresa Circle #1442. No charge for the retreat, lunch or evening social. No formal registration is required for the retreat, however, an RSVP is helpful for planning. Sign up on line at www.townsendcatholic.org or call/email to Mary Genova 978-597-1966; Marybpgenova@gmail.com.

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