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When I drove back into Frederick last Sunday evening, it was good to discover that the parish property was still intact, no parishioners had died while I was away, and no other major problems had occurred! I extend my thanks to our parish staff for keeping things running smoothly, and my gratitude to the visiting clergy who presided in my absence.
Before leaving for vacation, I had relayed a message from the Saint Vincent de Paul Society asking that we remember the poor box at the end of Mass because the requests for assistance from the poor in Frederick were overwhelming their available funds this summer. The poor box income has been consistently higher than usual since that announcement, so I want to thank you for your generosity. We have already received a thank you note from the Saint Vincent de Paul Society expressing gratitude for the increase.
This weekend on Saturday night our parish Knights of Columbus Council is…
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