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Round!Lake,!New!York! November!8,!2015! !

! Rev.!Larry!Paolicelli! Sacramental!Minister! ! P:!(518)!87768506! F:!(518)!87765620! [email protected]!

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www.corpuschristichurch.net! !

Office!Hours! !

Monday6Thursday! 8:30am64:00pm! Friday! Front!office!closed! !

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Mass!Schedule! !

Daily:!9:00am! Saturday:!4:00pm!Vigil! Sunday:!8:00am,!! 11:00am,! ASL Interpreted 1st Sunday of the month

5:00pm!

3rd Sunday of each month !

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Reconciliation! !

Saturdays!3:0063:30pm! or!by!appointment! !

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Baptism! !

Contact!the!office!to!schedule! the!baptism.!Baptism! Preparation!class!for!parents! first!Tuesday!of!each!month,! 7:3069:00pm.!Registration! for!class!is!required,!contact! the!office!to!select!a!date.! !

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Eucharistic!Adoration! !

Mondays!6:0067:00pm!in!the! Daily!Mass!Chapel! !

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Anointing!of!the!Sick! !

By!request,!contact!the!office! !

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Marriage! !

Contact!the!parish!at!least!six! months!prior!to!the!proposed! date!of!the!wedding!

“Becoming*the*Body*of*Christ*by*worshiping*God*and*serving*others”*

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Welcome!to!Corpus!Christi!!

Whether!you!are!a!returning!parishioner!or!a!visitor!worshiping!with!us!for!the! first!time,!you!are!welcome!at!Corpus!Christi!Church!!We!are!a!diverse!parish! that!celebrates!the!presence!of!Jesus!Christ!in!our!midst.!Thank!you!for!joining! us!today!! !

New!Parishioners:! !

Welcome!!Please!register!with!the!parish!by!calling!the!office!! and!requesting!a!Registration!Form!and!a!Welcome!Packet.! !

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PARISH DIRECTORY!

Sacramental Minister Rev. Larry Paolicelli Pastoral Associate for Administration, Director of Music Matthew Duclos [email protected], ext. 301 Coordinator of Religious Education Eileen Earle [email protected], ext. 373 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Djemila M. Stevens [email protected], Ext. 306 Pastoral Care Rob & Shirley Pilch [email protected], ext. 302 Bereavement Sharon Ryan [email protected]

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time "Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury." Just two small coins, worth only a few cents--this was the greatest contribution of the day? Jesus explains that this widow's tiny sum was generous in a way that the larger amounts people gave were not. Others made noticeable, "impressive" donations to the Temple treasury, which in fact cost them nothing. These were simply "from their surplus wealth." But the poor widow "contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." She was truly generous, giving what cost her dearly. Her contribution was made out of love, not just out of obligation or for the sake of show. God has given us all different "livelihoods." Some of us have more money, more talents, more resources. Some of us have less. But of course we know that God's love for us is not based on this external data. He loves the rich and the poor alike. The question is whether this external data affects our love for God. Sometimes, those who are poor are more aware of God's providence and protection. Sometimes, they are bitter. As for those who are rich, it can be tempting to feel so comfortable and complacent that they don't recognize their need for God or his action in their lives. But Jesus' message challenges us all today to gratefully give back to God in thanks for whatever he has given us, be it small or great. We are called not to give from our surplus but to share from our very livelihood. That is to say, we are called to acknowledge that our livelihood itself, no matter the details, is a gift from God. Let us follow the wisdom of the widow who showed gratitude for what she had and was truly generous in spite of what she lacked.

Parish Accountant Gail Moore [email protected], ext. 307

Prayer for Veterans Heavenly Father,

Maintenance Department Ed Nash [email protected], ext. 308

On this day, help us remember those who gave of themselves to keep us safe and secure. Enkindle in our consciences a desire to serve those who served their country selflessly.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Karen Stockton, [email protected]

Give us the grace to aid those who have given aid and protection to us and others both here and overseas. Let us never forget the causes for which they fought or the bravery they showed on the battlefield.

Prayer & Liturgy Judy Mullins, [email protected]

May we be always be mindful of those who paid the price for our freedom, just as your Son gave his life to free us from the bondage of sin.

Evangelization Paul Wajda, [email protected]

Amen.

(Facebook: search “Corpus Christi Evangelization”)

Landings (Welcome Returning Catholics) Carrie Wajda, [email protected] Trustees Robert Abromaitis, [email protected] Thomas Eckert, [email protected] For other ministry contact information, visit our website: www.corpuschristichurch.net/ministries Download the app! Search “Corpus Christi Church”

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Sun, Nov 8: Mon, Nov 9: Tues, Nov 10: Wed, Nov 11: Thurs, Nov 12: Fri, Nov 13: Sat, Nov 14: Sun, Nov 15:

Daily Readings 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Wis 2:23--3:9/Lk 17:7-10 Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19 Wis 7:22b--8:1/Lk 17:20-25 Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37 Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8 Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK NOVEMBER 7 – 15 Saturday

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Sunday

4:00pm Geri Johnson by the Mother Mary Rosary Group Jerry Acunzo by Charles & AnnMarie Abel 8:00am

Scott Ryan by John & Sharon Ryan Eleanor Rudley by Joan & Tim O’Rourke

11:00am Mathews Family by John Dorcas Allen by Louis Manzi Lorraine Turchin by Louis Manzi 9:00am

Robert Lochry by John & Carol Conway John & Marie Walsh by Donoghue Family

9:00am

Prayer Service

9:00am

Prayer Service

9:00am

Prayer Service

9:00am

Leo Hanlon by Susan Kowsky

4:00pm John F. Ryan by John & Sharon Ryan LouAnn Zalucki by John Zalucki 8:00am

Alicia Selkirk by Joan & Tim O’Rourke Mary Welch by Children

11:00am Rev. James Clark by John & Sharon Ryan 5:00pm The Deceased of the Corpus Christi Community

SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp in the Reservation Chapel is lit in memory of Rev. James Clark

WEEKLY CALENDAR Saturday, November 7 9:00-6:00pm Craft Fair 3:00-3:30pm Confession, Church 4:00pm Mass !

Sunday, November 8 8:00am Mass 9:00-1:00pm Craft Fair 11:00am Mass 12:15-1:45pm Cub Scout Pack 44 Pack Meeting, Parish Hall 7:00-8:00pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church Monday, November 9 (Parish Offices Closed) 9:00am Mass 10:00am Morning Coffee 5:00-9:00pm NAV-ED Training, Rooms 2/3 6:00-7:00pm Mother Mary’s Rosary Group, DMC Exposition & Rosary 7:00-8:30pm Boy Scout Troop 42 PLC, Rooms 2/3 Tuesday, November 10 9:00am Prayer Service 10:00-11:00am Faith Enrichment Committee, Room 7 10:00-12:00pm Women’s Bible Study, Room 8 6:15-7:00pm Christmas Pageant Rehearsal, Church 6:30-8:30pm 10th Grade Confirmation Session at St. Mary’s, Crescent 6:30-9:00pm Saratoga District Roundtable, Parish Hall Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) 9:00am Prayer Service (Rosary After) 9:30-2:30pm YM Action Time: Bake for a Cause, Parish Hall 2:00-9:00pm Lifetouch Portraits 5:00-9:00pm NAV-ED Training, Rooms 2/3 7:00-8:30pm Pastoral Council Meeting, Room 8 !!

STEWARDSHIP! Please remember Corpus Christi in your will. Contact the office for information on planned giving. Parish Financial Support October 31-November 1, 2015 Envelopes & Loose checks (287) Loose Cash E-Giving (39) Total ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT:

$8,780 1,152 605 $10,537 SYMBOLON!

Thursday, November 12 9:00am Prayer Service 6:00-9:00pm Mosey-A-Round, Parish Hall 7:00-8:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church !!

Friday, November 13 9:00am Mass (in the Church) 10:00am Morning Coffee 5:00-9:00pm NAV-ED Training, Rooms 2/3 !!

Saturday, November 14 3:00-3:30pm Confession, Church 4:00pm Mass 5:00-5:30pm YM Bake Sale !

Our first fall session of Symbolon will be held on Sunday, November 15th in the Parish Hall from 9:15am to 10:45am; during the morning session of faith formation classes. The first session is titled The Bible. God’s Love Letter to Humanity. What do you know about the Bible? Perhaps you are coming from a faith tradition that emphasizes Scripture reading, and you know a great deal. But maybe all you know about the Bible is that it is a famous and holy book. Whatever you know (or don’t know), this week’s session will introduce you to the Catholic understanding of Scripture. Pre-registration IS NOT REQUIRED. All are welcome!

Sunday, November 15 8:00am Mass 8:30-11:30am Pancake Breakfast, Parish Hall 9:15-10:30am Symbolon – Adult Faith Formation, Room 10 9:15-10:45am K-5 Faith Formation 9:30-11:00am 6-12 Seeking God Sunday 11:00am Mass 12:15-1:45pm 9th Grade Confirmation Prep, Rooms 2/3 1:00-3:00pm 10th Grade Confirmation Session at St. Mary’s, Crescent 4:00-5:00pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church 5:00pm Choose Christ Youth Mass 6:00-8:00pm YM Social Sunday, Parish Hall

PARISH OFFICES CLOSED! The parish offices will be closed on Monday, November 9 due to a staff retreat. There will still be 9am Mass and 6pm Adoration.

SINGERS NEEDED!!

BIRTHRIGHT BOTTLES!

Do you like singing Christmas music? Join the choir for the Christmas season! Rehearsals are each Thursday evening from 7:008:30pm in church. We welcome new singers to this ministry!

Please return all Birthright baby bottles to the collection box in the Gathering Area. If you took a bottle and are unable to donate at this time, please return the empty bottle so it can be used next year. We are currently missing 54 (out of 100) bottles!

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2015 CRAFT FAIR!!

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)! Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) could not exist without the dedication, commitment and talent of our fabulous volunteers. Thanks to their help, the children in our parish are able to focus on and appreciate the Word of God.

Saturday, November 7, 9am-6pm Sunday, November 8, 9am-1pm The Craft Fair is one of the largest fundraisers at Corpus Christi! There is something for the whole family: -Over 30 vendors with unique crafts (great for Christmas gifts!) -Church Mice (handmade items for sale made throughout the year by Corpus Christi parishioners) -Crafts for Kids (your children will work with members of the Youth Ministry to create their own gifts!) -Over a dozen items and baskets to raffle -Bake Sale -Lunch and coffee throughout the day This is the perfect family event as we anticipate the Christmas season! Be sure to make time to stop by. Can you help? We need volunteers to help clean up and put tables away. Just show up at 1:00 on Sunday and we’ll put you to work!

THANKSGIVING BASKETS! Again, this year Corpus Christi is organizing Thanksgiving dinner baskets for a number of families in the local area, providing turkeys, hams, canned goods and other food to last them at least a week.

We currently are in need of additional volunteers for our program. We especially invite and encourage the parents of the youth who attend CLOW to become session leaders. Our volunteers, many of whom were reluctant to join this ministry, find it very rewarding. In addition to deepening their knowledge and understanding of the weekly scripture readings through preparing for the session, the children bring a genuine and fresh perspective to God’s word! Volunteering in the CLOW program does NOT require comprehensive knowledge in scripture or the liturgy, nor does it take a big time commitment. CLOW volunteers are reliable, have a love of children and a passion for God's Word. Volunteers receive training prior to working in the program and are provided the materials and resources each week needed to lead the children’s liturgy. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass to assist in the setup of the liturgy space. Volunteers sign up on a semester long basis and commit to the number of Masses that fit their schedule and only for the dates that work for them. To learn more about our CLOW program or to volunteer, please call the Faith Formation office 877-8506 ext. 373 or email Eileen Earle at [email protected]

RECYCLING BIN! Many of you have noticed that the green recycling bin has not been available for the past couple weeks. The company that serviced this bin, Green Fiber, stopped service in our region. In the past, they gave us a check each month based on the weight of the recycled materials. We have not found another company that provides the same service (do you know of one? Call us!). Until we find a service like Green Fiber, we will not have a recycle bin available to parishioners. Please do not leave recycled material (or trash) in the dumpster area. All dumpsters and trashcans are for parish use only. Thank you for your understanding.

ARE YOU SIGNED UP??!

Please leave non-perishable items such as canned vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, coffee, sugar, flour, baby food, stuffing mix, tea, napkins, and new reusable grocery bags in the Thanksgiving Basket Project donation bin located in the church gathering area. Please leave perishable items such as butter, Apples, Oranges, Celery and Pies in the refrigerator in the kitchen. All food should be delivered to the church by Sunday, November 22nd. Contact Linda Marra-Thompson (366-6955 or email [email protected]) with any questions or if you would like to help us out with sorting and packing the baskets for the families on Tuesday November 24th. The recipients are so grateful and overwhelmed with your gift giving generosity. Thank you.

ONE LAST DAY! Wednesday, November 11, 2-9pm Sign up in the Gathering Area or online. Don’t miss out! ! !

BISHOP’S APPEAL! Please make a donation; we only have a little ways to go before reaching our goal! If you have not donated, please consider making a small, but meaningful, contribution: www.thebishopsappeal.org

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

JOIN US: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CORPUSCHRISTICHURCHNY

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT!

K of C Charitable and Benevolent Raffle Stop by the gathering area after Mass and support the K of C's "C & B" raffle. First prize is $25,000, second prize is $10,000, third prize is $5,000 with ten $1,000 prizes. $1/ticket, and $10/12 tickets. Drawing is Dec 5, 2015. This raffle will support Catholic Education, Special Olympics, Disaster Relief, Sisters of Life, Religious Vocations, and Coats for Kids.

Christmas bells are ringing! It’s time to think ahead to this year’s Christmas Pageant! We’ve had great success in the past couple years with many children involved as singers, bell-ringers, readers, and actors. Children in grades 3 and higher are encouraged to participate in this wonderful event. The performance will be on Sunday, December 20 in the Parish Hall during the Breakfast with Santa!

Entertainment Books The 2016 Edition of the Entertainment Book is now available! The book offers $1000s in savings and it helps support the Adapted Sports Program for Disabled Veterans. Books are $25 and will be available after weekend Masses and in the office during the week.

Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings from 6:15-7:00pm starting November 10. Parents are welcome to stay for the rehearsals. POPE FRANCIS’ ENCYCLICAL: LAUDATO SI’

Pancake Breakfast All you can eat pancake breakfast Sunday 11/15 in the parish center from 8:30am - 11:30am. $8 adults, $4 kids under 12. Pancakes, bacon, french toast, sausage, eggs, corned beef hash and more. Please stop by and have breakfast with us. All are welcome.

Many of you have heard of the most recent papal encyclical titled “Laudato Si’, On Care For Our Common Home.” Fr. Larry will be leading two discussion sessions on the Pope’s thoughts on our environment. Join us for one or both: Thurs, Dec 3 and Thurs, Dec 10 at 7pm. Copies of the encyclical are available in the Gathering Area.

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES! The Young Adult Ministry has started calling our parish families who have college students to update the address of each student so we can send them care packages around finals this semester! Be sure that we have the correct information – email Christine Sloat this week: [email protected]

DIRECTORY MEMORIAL PAGE! In past parish directories, there have been several pages dedicated to remembering those in our families and parish community who have passed away. A memorial section will be included in the 2016, 70th Anniversary directory that will be available in January. If you would like to have a memorial included, please contact the office by November 30. The memorials are available for $20/each (to cover the cost of including the page in the directory) and are about the size of a business care. You can include a picture, a quote, a saying, or another way to remember your loved one. Call 877-8506, email [email protected]

HEALING MASS! Charismatic Mass and Healing Service, Christ Our light 1 Maria Dr.,Loudonville. Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 7pm. Prayer and Praise, Mass: 7:30pm, Healing Service to follow. All are welcome, please bring a friend. For info: Call Ruth 785-0905.

ALBANY DIOCESAN CEMETERIES! Albany Diocesan Cemeteries offer a Christmas Decoration program with blankets, wreaths and vases available for purchase to honor your loved ones buried in Albany Diocesan Cemeteries. Albany/Rensselaer contact: 518-463-0134; Schenectady contact: 518-374-5319; information: www.CapitalDistrictCemeteries.org

200 CLUB WINNERS FOR OCTOBER! 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

$500 $250 $150 $100

Ticket 84 23 43 112

Phyllis Ratte Rob Ritter Mary Ann Kaszubowski Carol Eckert

CARE LINKS: HELP NEEDED! Care Links is in need and asking for volunteers to help drive seniors to doctors appointments, grocery shopping also to visit with those who are alone, etc. and unable to get out on their own. With enough volunteers, you might get called once a month or possibly once a week. One of the nice things is that if you are not available, they will tell you "That is fine we will try you next time." If you go away for the winter your name will just be put on hold. Please call: Jackie (518) 810-1150.

GARDENING MINISTRY! A special ‘thank you’ is needed for Mike Mudrovic as he led the Gardening Ministry in maintaining our church grounds, entranceways, and flowerbeds. Thank you for your leadership and service to the Corpus Christi Community. A new leader is needed for this ministry. Winter is the perfect time to plan for the upcoming year and gather materials and resources. There are already a good number of people involved in this ministry, all it needs is someone (or a couple people) to lead with a vision. If you have a ‘green thumb’ please contact the office!

BAKE SALE AT ST. MARY’S, BALLSTON SPA! Bakers – Get your ovens ready! Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15 after All Saturday and Sunday Masses at St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa. Proceeds will be sent to Fr. Giordano Belanich to help provide food, shelter, and basic medical needs for the orphans at the Cardinal Stepinac Children Center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and wherever the need is the greatest for the children there. Baked items are needed. These can be left at the school before and after all Masses. Monetary donations made payable to “St. Mary’s Church” may be sent to Josie Uhlinger, 7E Grove St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. To sponsor or adopt an orphan, call Fr. Belanich in NJ at (201) 945-4891. Haiti remains a humanitarian catastrophe after the 2010 earthquake killed 300,000 and left 1.5 million people homeless. Pray for them.

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SARATOGA CENTRAL CATHOLIC! Saratoga Central Catholic School will be having a Veteran's Day Prayer Service on Tuesday November 10 at 1:00pm in St. Peter's Church. Please join us as we honor those who served our country with valor, courage and sacrifice. Please extend this invitation to all Veteran's and their families. Saratoga Central Catholic School, educating Grades 6-12, will be having an "Open House" on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 between 6:00-8:00pm at 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to meet with and ask questions of our Faculty, Staff, Students and Parents. We will be happy to set up a day for your child to participate in our "SCC-Saint-for-a-Day" Program. Info: call Ellen at 587-7070 x108.

AURIEL CAMERATA CONCERT! Auriel Camerata, a new professional vocal chamber ensemble from Schenectady, NY, is planning their first performance of its second season on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 58 Third Street, Troy. Tickets are $25 general admission, and $15 for students with ID at the door. General admission tickets available online at www.aurielcamerata.org. For more information, visit aurielcamerata.org.

PERPETUALIFE CARE!

COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS AFTER LOSS!

Join us for a fun evening showcasing an exciting new pro-life initiative in the Albany diocese that combines crisis pregnancy care, education about fertility, and restorative reproductive health care for women all in one innovative center. Help us to care for women while honoring their dignity and the sanctity of human life. Please take this opportunity to learn more at our wine and cheese fundraiser November 13th at 7pm at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Tickets are $20. Register by email via [email protected] or visit www.perpetualifecare.org to purchase tickets, make a donation or send donation to PO Box 459, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

St. Edward’s is presenting a program on “Coping With the Holidays After Loss” on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at 7:00PM. Our presenter, Eileen Clinton is the Director of Bereavement Studies at Maria College. Prior to teaching at Maria College, Ms. Clinton worked as the Bereavement Coordinator at St. Peter’s Hospice. She provided support and education to an endless number of hospice families and members of the community through individual and group counseling as well as memorial services and educational programs.

HEROIN EPIDEMIC! “Riding the Down Spiral: A Response to the Impact of the Heroin epidemic on Our Community” will be offered jointly by the Consultation Center and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish on Monday, November 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham. Participants include Paul Grondahl, Father Peter Young, Dr. Neil Cervera and Geri Dydych. For registration and more information call 518-489-4431.

MAGNIFICAT! Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat (a Ministry to Catholic Women) is hosting a Women’s Breakfast on Saturday, November 14 from 9 AM – 12 PM at The Vista Restaurant at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY. Tickets: $20.00; Clergy & Religious - Free. Guest Speaker is Dona Fragnoli. Register by November 4 - send a check for $20 payable to Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat, PO Box 340, Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Please include your name, address and phone # and email address. Questions, call Heather @ 877-8034. ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED!

Q & A! Q: As we celebrate Veterans Day, what should be the Christian attitude in resorting to violence to resolve conflicts? A: Veterans are rightly honored for their role in defending the country, especially in time of conflict and violence. Yet, resorting to violence as a means of trying to resolve human conflicts is not the Christian way to deal with relationships. Jesus models the image of God in which all are valued and cherished as God's children, no matter who they are or which side they are on. In times of war and military struggles, it is difficult to make these kinds of distinctions. Yet distinctions have to be made, and values have to be examined in determining what justice demands. Sometimes violence may be justified, but only as a means of last resort, when all possible options have been exhausted, and when greater harm might result. Those who fight and defend under such circumstances must be supported, cared for, valued, and honored. At the same time, institutions who declare that violence is the only means left to resolve a conflict have to examine continuously their motives and agendas. Those who push institutions to such deep selfexamination should be as valued as those who are defending the institution. Both play important and necessary roles, and as such both are truly patriotic. Such tensions prevent blind nationalistic slogans like "our country, right or wrong" from seeing the light of day. Let us pray for all veterans, as well as for those who seek to negotiate peace, that God may truly guide us all in the path of justice.