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Queenship of Mary Church Returns from 12-Day Pilgrimage through Spain, Portugal, and France
by KERI LINDENMUTH Forty-two members of the congregation of the Queenship of Mary Church in Northampton returned from a 12-day pilgrimage through Spain, Portugal, and France. The immersive, spiritual tour, coordinated by Diane Cortazzo of Go Ahead Tours, followed in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims and visited Christianity’s holiest sites. Father Patrick Lamb served as Spiritual Director of the tour. He directed masses and led the group in prayer.
"Having a priest like Father Lamb, guiding our pilgrimage, concelebrating, giving homilies, stopping in Cathedrals to say a prayer as a group, praying the Rosary on the bus as we went from shrine to shrine...everything he did, stressed the fact that this was a true pilgrimage," said Cortazzo. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of the Queenship of Mary Church to join Father Lamb on this journey. “We feel blessed that we were able to have this opportunity to
join Father Lamb on this pilgrimage,” said Mike and Mari Gregoris. “It was such an amazing trip. We received many blessings and graces along the way.” The tour started in Barcelona, where pilgrims explored the spiritual sites and architectural wonders of the city. They traveled via cable car up to the secluded Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. There pilgrims had the chance to see the Black Virgin of Montserrat and explore the monastery. Continued on page 4
Looking Back by Ed Pany
School Rules
It seems each week one reads articles regarding school problems, state and federal regulations and various social issues facing teachers, administrators, students and parents. My friend Larry Oberly found school rules that were applied in early Allen Township schools. I wonder what would occur today if they were enforced. What do you readers think about them? 1. School hours between 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. using Lehigh Valley Railroad Standard time. 2. Morning exercises shall commence with the reading of scriptures, prayer and singing. (I recall having students read the Bible for morning exercises when I started teaching at the senior high school. No student ever refused. The Bible was not an issue at the time. 3. Teachers shall be punctual and have their rooms warm at least 30 minutes before the opening of school. 4. Teachers shall influence the minds of students, inspire reverence and love for the name and will of God, respect old age and superiors. 5. Teachers shall suspend students who may be exposed to contagious diseases until the danger has passed. 6. Teachers shall pay attention to neatness of their rooms and ventilate the room properly, being careful to have none of their scholars exposed to a draft. Continued on page 7
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