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<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">Friends,</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">As discussed on June 29th, we are dedicating our next Mass on Sunday July 20<sup>th</sup> to remember Rita Shaughnessy who died suddenly on July 18, 2024 shortly after being diagnosed with a late stage cancer. Her sudden passing was an enormous shock to everyone, including her family.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">Some members of our community were able to attend her funeral; however, for many of us there was no designated opportunity to mourn and share our grief. We have therefore decided to dedicate the next Mass to the memory of Rita. We hope to have Brian Shaughnessy, and perhaps some members of his family, join us.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">We are fortunate to have Fr. Prakash celebrating with us that day. He has shown great sensitivity in situations of grief and loss. At the same time, he is a busy man who frequently has other commitments after our Mass. This means we need to exercise self-restraint in our participation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">There will be two opportunities for community members to speak: during the intercessions and after Mass for a time of sharing. Before July 20<sup>th</sup>, please think about what you would like to share with the community and summarize your thoughts in two or three sentences, to ensure that everyone who wishes to speak will have an opportunity. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">Art is the planner for that day and I am supporting him.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">Thank you for your thoughtful participation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 107.0%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman" , serif;">Roswita</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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