Dear Parishioners,

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Seventy-five pews arrived this past Monday and left this past Tuesday. Due to a mistake (not ours), the stain on them was not the right color and they have to be refinished. The new installation date is May 6. I may order some coloring for my hair as well as it seems to have turned a shade grayer.

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Speaking of pews, we had eight of the pews from the old church refinished by a group of men in our parish. This was a huge undertaking, and the result is truly remarkable. They will be used in the new gathering space and the coffee lounge. A BIG thank you to Chris Parks, Gary Vanderland, Tom Opitz, Gene Eckhart, Jeff Forsythe, Brad Weiss, Rick Lakis, Paul Reif, Jerry Haley Rick Murray John Renzi, Brian Conant, Charles Griesacker, John Kozora, Duane Dudeck, Dan Bredice, and Glenn Davis. The pews look great.

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April showers bring May flowers. It’s that time of year to adopt a garden at the Church for seasonal upkeep. Please let me know if you would like to work on a garden plot either in front of the gym, one of the stations of the cross, the two flower beds at the old entrance of the Church and the bed in front of the link, in the rear of the Pastoral Center or on the side by the Resurrection Statue. Email or call. jdietzenbach@res-ec.org or 301-606-9260.

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Finally, hope to see many of you at the annual SSSmile Village dinner this Friday, April 19.

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Fr. John

April 14, 2024