Masses: Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 8 am 10 am 12 pm

Weekdays Monday-Saturday 8:15 am

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Parish Office: 630-369-0777 Fax: 630-369-1493 Religious Ed. Office: 630- 369-0833

All Saints Catholic Academy:

1155 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 630.961-6125 or www.ascacademy.org

New Parishioners: Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me.: (Mt 10:40) St. Margaret Mary Parish wishes to welcome everyone to our community as Jesus would. For information, please call the parish office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM or anytime by request.

Sacrament of Baptism: Sundays following the 12:00 Mass, except holidays. Please call Parish Office to make arrangements for Baptism and required Preparation Meeting.

Sacrament of Marriage: Six months preparation required. Parish music policies, which reflect Diocesan guidelines, are to be followed.

Sick, Homebound, Hospital Visits: Contact the Parish Office if you would like Communion, if you need someone from SMMP to visit you in the hospital, or if we can help you in any other way. Privacy policies do not permit the hospital to contact us directly.

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From tiny seeds in wheat fields to mature grain; from being gathered, then ground… is on its way to becoming bread for sustenance of the body. From early to mature faith, we gather, bring bread to the altar. Through him, it is blessed and broken, becoming food for the soul. Nourished, we are blessed, strengthened, in-grained with new life, sent forth. On this walk we become his love, his compassion — the Living Bread to feed the crowds, one person at a time We get a glimpse of the kingdom: seeing bread multiply, dreaming of the day when All will be fed, when All will be One.

By Parishioner Camille A. Balla

The Soul of Bread

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John Hill

Lori Cross

Theresa Crowe

Kay Hill

Linda Palulis

Patrick Rockowitz

Jim Gardner

Kathleen Carey

Fr. George Hurley

Maxine Messere

Arlene Bennett

Joseph Mathy

Dr. Edward Michl

A. Schuman

Marion Warner

Greyson Stanley

Mary Fisher

Murlene Dolley

Jim Tamburrino

Collette Miller

Roger Stack

Peter Guthrie

Patrick Cameron

Joan Vinkler

Edward Bojan

Emma Martinez

Michael Towne

Kate Kirchner

Ben & April Espinos

Bill Koloseike

John P. Rossi

Ray Young

Kevin Hill

Michael Facchinello

William Garrett

Blake Burton

Priscilla Arrieta

David Schuberg

Elaine Badelt

Dn. Joe Ferrari

Barb Zdon

Judea Beckett

Kathy & Keith Clinton

Justin Dellarose

Year to Date Weekly Collection 7/1/2018 to 3/24/2019 Present

Weekly Mass Offerings: $14,911 675,476 Automated Giving: 6,910 313,816 Stock/Security Donation 1,928 1,928 Totals: 23,749 991,219 Budget Goal 25,173 1,017,775 Over/(Under) Goal (1,425) (26,556)

We thank you for your gifts! Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds provide you with a charitable deduction and may offer additional tax savings as well. Visit www.SMMP.COM for more information.

God’s Share

Sacredness of All Creation

Speaker: Bridget Sperduto Wednesday, April 3 9:15-11:15 a.m. COR Center

All of creation is imbued with the Holy is, as Kabir knew, “the Secret One slowly growing a body”. Theologian Sally McFague describes Earth as the body of God. Tielhard de Chardin’s mystical experience and scientific mind led him to realize that the whole universe is illuminated from within with the Christ.

How might we treat Earth and all her beings if we knew what these mystics knew? In this morning presentation we will explore and contemplate the scientific and mystical dimension of the self- emptying God who begs to be known in and with and through all creation.

Bridget Sperduto, M.Ed., is Director of The Well Spirituality Center in La Grange Park, Il. The Well is , a center for our sacred unity with God, Earth and one another. She is committed to cultivating and participating in the Christic field of inclusive, outpoured and communing love. Weaving storytelling, scripture, theological, and scientific concepts, Bridget invites adults and children into the profound presence and mystery of God around and within. Bridget is an associate of the Congregation of St. Joseph, a spiritual director, educator and retreat facilitator.

Sunday Morning Nursery Free babysitting service are available in Room 16, most Sundays during 10 am Mass. Call the Parish Office at 630-369-0777 if you have questions or if you would like to volunteer.

Sitters and Coordinators are needed.

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All are Welcome: Protecting the Unborn

HOW YOU CAN HELP SAVE LIVES (Either alone or with a group) PRO-L.I.F.E. MINISTRY (Life Is For Everyone) MISSION STATEMENT: The St. Margaret Mary Pro-L.I.F.E. Ministry works to spread the pro-life message by following the Bishops’ pastoral plan for pro-life activities: prayer, education, pastoral care, and affecting public policy. We work to bring attention to the sanctity of life for all people in all stages, but we focus on the issue of abortion, due to the huge number of abortions that are done annually. PRAYER: Prayer is the foundation of all we do in the Christian life, and use it in working to end abortion. Pray; in private - the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, your personal prayers, participate in 40 Days for Life which is held twice a year; pray at local abortion facilities in Aurora (Planned Parenthood) or Downers Grove (Access Health Clinic). EDUCATION: Keep yourself informed on pro-life issues. The following book titles are a few of those dealing with abortion: 1. Unplanned, 2. And Then There Were None, both by Abby Johnson, 3. Gospel by Ann McElhinney & Phelim McAleer, 4. The Beginning of the End of Abortion, by Shawn Carney. Pamphlets on pro-life issues are available in the pamphlet rack in the atrium. The following organizations are some of the many pro-life groups with information on pro-life. Feminists for Life FEMINISTSFORLIFE.org Diocesan Life Office (Joliet) 815-221-6251 Illinois Right to Life 312-422-9300

www.IllinoisRightToLife.org Priests for Life 321-500-1000

www.ProLifeCentral.org Patients Right Council (end of life issues) 800-958-

5678 U.S.C.C.B. (abortion, end of life, capital punishment)

www.usccb.org/respectlife PASTORAL CARE: Pregnancy Resource Centers provide life-giving help to mothers and their babies. These organizations do not receive any federal or state support. All depend on financial donations from generous donors. Many also welcome volunteers. Waterleaf –3598 E New York St., Aurora IL 60504 630-701-6270 www.onechoiceonelife.org. A full- service pregnancy resource center. Teen Parent Connection – 630-790-8433 www.teenparentconnection.org This organization serves

the community through education on the realities and responsibilities of teenage pregnancy and through long-term assistance. A significant added program is providing youthful speakers at schools about having early sex and resulting births. The organization cites having spoken to about 15,000 students at local schools. Aid for Women 8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1418 Chicago, IL 60603 312-621-1107 www.helpforwomen.org Women’s Care (136 N. LaGrange Rd. LaGrange, IL 708-352-5000 <Womenscarecenter.org>) provides services and support for women who are or who think they may be pregnant. Free pregnancy tests. Ultrasounds available. Counseling, parenting classes. Help finding all the services you need for a healthy pregnancy. Support the Knights of Columbus Ultra-sound project that save lives by helping each abortion-minded woman to choose life by viewing their unborn children on ultrasound machines at pro-life pregnancy centers. AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY: Thru affecting legislation, thru witnessing for life, and speaking to neighbors and co-workers Get to know your Federal and State lawmakers who represent you. Keep their phone numbers handy so you can easily contact them regarding pro-life legislation. Following are the phone numbers for our lawmakers: Senator Richard Durbin 312-353-4952 Senator Tammy Duckworth 312-886-3506 Representative Sean Casten 202-225-4561 Representative Bill Foster 630-585-7672 Illinois Senator Laura Ellman 217-782-8192 Illinois Senator John Curran 217-782-9407 Illinois Rep. Amy Grant 331-218-4182 Illinois Rep. Anne Stava-Murray 217-782-6578 Our convictions on abortion cannot remain private. By participating in a march, Life Chain, or prayer vigil or protest at an abortion mill, you will be advocating for the unborn in a public way, and showing others the strength of the movement. You and the other participants will realize you are not alone and will be strengthened in your commitment! Participate in peaceful/non-aggressive demonstrating at “Life Chains” (early October), “Face-the-Truth” (mid-July), March for Life (Chicago) (mid- January), March for Life (Washington D.C.) (mid-January). 40 Days for Life (spring & fall)

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Religion has not always been prominent in my life. While I was baptized in the Protestant faith, the faith of my mother and father, and attended services with my family to celebrate the “normally religious days”, I didn’t exhibit my spirituality on a regular basis. I had many Catholic

friends, and observed many of their traditions, but didn’t seek to understand the genesis of their traditions, nor understand their commitment to Catholicism. I would hear them talk about going to confession and pay homage to statues on the walls of their churches but thought these were weird traditions. I learned that other members of my extended family were devoutly committed to other religions; e.g. Judaism for my maternal grandfather, Methodist for my paternal grandmother. Each of them brought a different perspective about the role of religion in their lives which I worked to understand. For example, my grandfather loved to play golf but, being Jewish, he was barred from playing at his favorite clubs near his home town. Finally, he found a country club with a diverse membership, which welcomed him as an equal, with respect and friendship. This was my first experience with religion and its biases. Conversely, my grandmother’s favorable experiences formed her deep faith which evidenced itself at critical moments in her life. She was blessed with a loving husband and three children in her young life. Her faith would be tested however, a few years after her husband, Hal, returned home from World War 2. Unbeknownst to them both, Hal had hereditary heart disease which claimed his life a few years before I was born. His death taxed my grandmother’s emotional and physical strength from which she might have succumbed without her deep religious faith which she passed on to my father, who practiced it regularly, both at home and in his

personal relationships. The tangible practices of both people formed my belief that

religion, which treated everyone with respect and consideration, needed to be a part of my life.

In my life, I met several people of different religious backgrounds who served as role models to me. Several became life-long friends who I enjoy today. The most important of these is my wife, Terri. Terri was raised from birth in the Catholic faith. Throughout her life, Terri has exhibited the true traits of Catholicism – kindness, forgiveness, generosity, patience, and love. She taught me to speak well of people and turn the other cheek whenever I’ve been slighted. She has cared for sick relatives, brought food to the needy, been a source of emotional strength to relatives and friends, and mentored our two children, Kristine and Matthew, in the Catholic faith. It was because of her that I considered becoming a Catholic.

When we moved to Naperville we visited several parishes when deciding where to attend. St. Margaret Mary Parish, only ½ mile from our home, gave us the best feeling of where we wanted to be. The parish community welcomed us warmly. Our children attended CCD classes and made their First Communion’s there, we regularly attended Easter and Christmas masses, along with my wife’s mother, Margaret. After twenty-eight years of attending St. Margaret Mary with my family, I decided I wanted to be a full member of the St. Margaret Mary community and share my family’s commitment to Jesus.

Under their leadership and using their teaching styles, Sister Madelyn Gould and Deacon Ken Miles have shown me what it means to be a Catholic and to live a Christian life. I am also grateful to my sponsor, Rick Peterson, for giving of his time and being with me throughout this journey and being available at any time to answer my questions. His friendship and fellowship is reflective of their entire St. Margaret Mary community and I look forward to day I join this community at the Easter Vigil and continue to practice my faith more deeply.

COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

April 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM “I want to know Christ,” claims St. Paul, “and the power of his resurrection, by becoming like him in his death.” As Jesus’ glorified body retains the wounds which he endured in his struggle against evil, so will the bodies of those who follow him. Christians sin when they are so afraid of being wounded that they close their eyes to the demands of the Gospel.

You are invited to a communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where you can admit the times when you have resisted the way of Jesus Christ. Approximately one hour, this service will include an examination of conscience, the opportunity for private confession, and a ritual around the image of the Risen Christ. Please join the parish community for this Lenten prayer and recommit yourself to stand firm believing in the power of the resurrection.

Meet RCIA Candidate Larry Strouse

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Saturday, April 27 – 6 to 9 pm Parish Center

Parish Family Fun Night!

Ticket Prices: Adults/Teens - $7.50, Children - $5.00, Under 3 – Free

Family Special - $25.00

Tickets available for purchase after all Masses on March 30/31, April 6/7, April 13/14 and at the door.

What’s Included: Home Run Inn pizza, snacks and dessert Beer, wine and soda DJ and dancing Family games Story Time provided by the Lisle Library District Raffle, prizes and more…

Sponsored by the St. Margaret Mary Parish Men’s Club.

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ITEMS FOR FOOD BASKET: Fresh or canned ham for family of six; potatoes, rice or pasta; gravy – packets or jars; carrots; peas/green beans (canned—please check expiration dates); dinner rolls or corn bread; dessert - pie or cake mixes, freshly baked cookies and the like. We ask that all items be placed in a single container, ie. box, plastic laundry basket, clothes hamper, basket, etc.

If you would like to sign-up to donate a food basket please complete the sign-up form below and return it to the parish office or drop it off in the collection basket by April 8th.

Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ email: (print carefully) __________________________________________________________________

___ I am available to drop off my food basket at St. Margaret Mary Parish sometime from April 15th to the 19th. (You will be notified by email about the exact day and time to drop off your basket.) ___ I am not available April 15th to the 19th and would like to make other arrangements to drop off my food basket. (You will be contacted by email or phone to discuss alternatives.)

Volunteer to provide an Easter Food Basket to a family in need.

Our parish will be collecting Easter food baskets (for families of six) to be given to local social service agencies to be distributed to low-income fami-lies in our area. Below is a list of items to include in your donated basket.

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Religious Education

(Preschool—5th)

Loving God, when I am lost, You find me and welcome me home

Spring Break Classes will resume on Monday, April 1st.

Lenten Stations of the Cross Beginning Monday, April 15th, the last half hour of each RE class will include the Stations of the Cross presented in church by our 5th graders. All are invited to attend. The schedules are:

Monday, April 15th at 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 16th at 4:00 pm and 5:15 pm Wednesday, April 17th at 4:00 pm and 5:15 pm

First Communion Rehearsal Schedule: The child and one parent should attend the specific practice for their scheduled Mass.

Sunday, April 28th 12:00 pm Mass will practice on Wednesday, April 24th 5:45-6:30 pm; Readers & Gift Bearers remain until 7pm.

Sunday, May 5th 12:00 pm Mass will practice on Wednes-day, May 1st 5:45-6:30 pm; Readers & Gift Bearers remain until 7pm.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word After opening prayers children are invited to attend "Liturgy of the Word." They are escorted to the Upper Room where they gather for an interactive session that helps the children learn the readings of the day in language and activities they'll easily understand. The program is offered at the Sunday 8 and 10 am Masses.

Please contact Sue Davey at 369-0833 with any questions.

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Fr. Paul’s Homily

Bearing Fruit or Perishing Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 01-12; Lk 13:1-9

(Our world belongs to us and God has endowed us with the responsibility of bringing it to perfection.)

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“But I tell you, if you do not repent you will all perish as they did.”

Both the gospel and our bishop’s remarks are trying to arrest our attention and focus on something we probably would rather not. In the case of what the bishop said it’s quite straightforward; in the case of Jesus it is not so straightforward. We may be tempted to think that human life has some built-in meaning or purpose that is fulfilled willy-nilly. Jesus is trying to ward us off that assumption. So he says, “But I tell you, if you do not repent you will all perish as they did.” Here perishing means dying without having lived. Do people perish? Apparently. Really living involves a purposeful choice, here called

“repentance,” although the Greek word, metanoia, includes change of mind, change of attitude, and change of direction. Jesus is trying to wake up his audience, encouraging them to become intentional in the way they live and thus make a difference in the world. That is his hope. That is his focus that his followers will make a difference in the world.

Now this is quite different from the world’s agenda. The world’s agenda is about living as you please, consuming as much as possible and not thinking about consequences. And I have to say, we have all been brainwashed in that agenda since the first day we sat in front of a television. Now the speed of life is so fast that

many get caught up in the whirlwind and just keep going. The sad thing is they never get around to bearing fruit, the goal of a purposeful life, bearing fruit. Those who intentionally join forces with God eventually bear fruit. Eventually their lives bring some saving grace to others and move humankind into a closer union with God. That’s the mission of the disciple; that’s the mission of the Church; that’s the mission of this parish. We need to remember that our world belongs to us and God has endowed us with the responsibility of bringing it to perfection. If we don’t even try, then we shall likewise perish.

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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL LEAD A FAMILY ROSARY AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH BEGINNING MARCH 31.

please join us after the 8, 10 and 12 masses in the chapel for this short prayer service Calendar of Events Ongoing-Knight’s 40 Days for Life Campaign from 3/6/19 to 4/14/19. 03-30/03-31-Saturday/Sunday-Blood Donor Sign-up for the SMMP Blood Drive to be held on Saturday April 13th. 03-31-Sunday- Hosting the Last Sunday of the Month Family Rosary Service in the Chapel for all Parish members after the 8:00am,10:00am and 12 Noon Masses. 04-06/04-07-Saturday/Sunday- Blood Donor Sign-up for the SMMP Blood Drive to be held on Saturday April 13th. 04-10-Wednesday- Volunteering at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. 04-13-Saturday-SMMP Annual Spring Blood Drive in the Parish Center from 7:00am-11:30am. 04-14-Sunday- Hosting Hospitality Sunday. 04-17-Wednesday- Volunteering at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.

The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is coming to our parish St. Margaret Mary is hosting the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima that has been traveling worldwide for 70 + years. The statue will be at our parish on April 3 at 3 pm through April 4 at 2 pm. It will be an extraordinary occasion of healing, hope and grace. Please join us that day to hear the story of Fatima and venerate this beautiful statue that set out from Fatima in 1947 to bring the graces of Fatima to all who might not ever be able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. We bring the pilgrimage to you! Contact Geraldine Gaden at 630-299-9446 for more information.

Please remember in your prayers those members of our parish and family and friends who have recently passed away. \

Rose Malorny Raymond Bellock, brother of Chas Bellock

Masses for the Week

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Date April 6 & 7

Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Servers Sacristan/ Deacon/Presider

5:00 Early, Dawn Presnak, Robert Oliphant, Mary

Michael Maziarek Anne Lysaught Barbara Ryan Arlene Malloy Brian Stepien

Enas, Jadyn Giedraitis, Audrey Gignac, Lauren

D. and C. Wenig Deacon Fred Fr. Paul

8:00

Griffin, Steven Hassett, Bill Connelly, Michael

JoAnn Jeffreys Bill Hassett Ralph Meeker

Morrison, Thomas Mlsna, Jake

JP and Nickie Deacon Fred Fr. Jim Radek

10:00

O'Brien, Paul Runger, Mary Blumberg, John

Jennifer Arnott Schroeder, Gian Schroeder, Max Zabel, Olivia

J. McAvoy Deacon Ken Fr. Paul

12:00

Teen Mass Alan Meder Katrina Meder Steven Gale

Teen Mass B. Ryan Deacon Ken Fr. Paul

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

April 6 Fr. Paul April 13 Fr. Paul

Masses for the Week

Monday — April 1 8:15— Marie Pokropenski — Virginia & Russell Rausch Tuesday— April 2 8:15— Jim Martin — Chris Corbett Wednesday— April 3 8:15— Arthur & Rosa Lopez — Charicki Family Thursday— April 4 8:15— Kathryn Piraino — Judith Hayward Friday— April 5 8:15 — Purgatorial Society Saturday— April 6 8:15 — 5:00 — Katie & Chino Vargas — Charicki Family Sunday — April 7 8:00 — Cook Sieja — Joyce Bak Feldhaus 10:00 — LeRoy Gaertner — CRHP 9 12:00 — For the Parish Family

First Friday Adoration & Benediction April 5

Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel the first Friday of each month following the 8:15 am Mass and Benediction until noon.

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St. Margaret Mary Parish Naperville/Lisle -- 630-369-0777

Parish Staff Art & Environment Coordinator Jill Mizen

Bookkeeper Pat Henke

Business Manager Michael Prus

Building Manager Bob Stezowski Communications Coordinator Julie Duffin

Custodian Ziggy Owiesek

Deacons (Permanent) Deacon Joe Ferrari

Deacon Don Helgeson

Deacon Ken Miles

Deacon Fred Straub (retired)

Deacon Terry Taylor

Justice/Outreach Minister Tom Cordaro Liturgy Coordinator Deacon Ken Miles

Music Director John Schlaman Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sue Carroll

Pastoral Associate Sr. Madelyn Gould, S.S.S.F. Pastoral Council President Jim Chitwood

Priests Rev. Paul Hottinger, Pastor

Julian von Duerbeck, OSB, Weekend Asst.

Receptionists Millie Gredlics & Loretta Mercadante

Director of Religious Ed., Pre-school - 5 Sue Davey.

Director of Youth Ministry Dan Lawler

Religious Education Secretary Arlene Serio

Religious Education Staff Assistant Debbie Brutlag

Food for the Journey Scripture Readings for the Week

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS  First Reading — The Israelites ate of the yield of the land of Canaan (Joshua 5:9a, 10-12) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a.

Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34) or Psalm 23. Second Reading — Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17-21) or Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel — This man welcomes sinners and eats with them (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]. NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS  First Reading — See, I am doing something new! (Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14. Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130. Second Reading — I have been taken possession of by Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11. Gospel — Go, and from now on do not sin any more (John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45].

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