May 11, 2003 - St. Stanislaus

ST. STANISLAUS STAFF
PASTORAL TEAM:
Rev. Michael Surufka, OFM, Pastor
Rev. George Kusy, Associate Pastor
ST. STANISLAUS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Alice Torrence
DIRECTORY:
Rectory Administration Office
St. Stanislaus Elementary School
St. Stanislaus Convent
Social Center
Central Catholic High School
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC:
Mr. David Krakowski
883-7766
PARISH WEBSITE:
www.ststanislaus.org
OFFICE STAFF:
Ms. Debbie Grale, Director of Redevelopment
Mr. Dan Kane Jr., Business Manager
Mr. Bogdan (Don) Pieniak, Parish Administrator
Mrs. Denise O’Reilly, School Secretary
ST. STANISLAUS HALL MANAGER:
Mr. Fred Mendat
441-5339
[email protected]
FAX 341-2688
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
MASS SCHEDULE:
Daily Masses: 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM
Sunday Vigil: Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday English Masses: 8:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Sunday Polish Mass: 10:00 AM
Holy Day English: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Holy Day Polish: 5:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM or upon arrangement
with any of the priests.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Ordinarily on Sundays at 1:00 PM. Pre-Baptism
instructions necessary in advance.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:
All arrangements must be made with one of the
priests of the parish six months in advance.
FUNERAL:
Please make arrangements at the rectory in advance
of public announcement.
INQUIRY CLASSES:
(R.C.I.A.): Contact any member of the Pastoral Team.
OFFICE HOURS:
Weekday appointments with a member of the
Pastoral Team may be scheduled between the
hours of 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The office is
open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for all ordinary
business.
CHURCH HOURS:
The church is open 1/2 hour before and after services.
For tours or private prayer please call the rectory.
341-9091
883-3307
341-0934
341-0080
441-4700
PHOTO ALBUM:
www.picturetrail.com/saintstans
The artist’s sketch on the right
depicts the original building
with the spires. Corner Stone
laid in 1886 and dedicated in
1891.
MASS INTENTIONS
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 11 (Maj), 2003
Sat
5:00 PM
+ Paul Valachovic
First Holy Communion for Kevin & Andrew Szostak
Sun
8:30 AM
+Adam & Sophie Szczepanski
10:00 AM
+Catherine Kniola
11:30 AM
+John & Helen Litwinowicz
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sat
Sun
May 12
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
May 13
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
May 14
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
May 15
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
May 16
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
May 17
8:30 AM
Easter Weekday
+John & Sally Kowalski
+Wojciech Gasior
Easter Weekday
+Joe & Stefania Mackiewicz
+Mary Magalski
St. Mathias, apostle
+W³adys³aw Przysiezny
+Sharon Glinka
Easter Weekday
+Rozalia Mowinski
+John Lipinski
Easter Weekday
+Frank Marszal
+Fr. William Gulas, OFM
Easter Weekday
+John Szidik
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 18 (Maj), 2003
5:00 PM
+ Henry Sibits
8:30 AM
+John & Helen Litwinowicz
10:00 AM
+Isidore Pargolski
11:30 AM
Sp. Int. First Comminicants
MUSIC – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ENGLISH MASS
Procession
Offertory:
Communion:
Recessional:
POLSKA MSZA ŒWIÊTA
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today #186
On This Day, O Beautiful Mother #250
Body of Christ, Blood of Christ
Virgin Full Of Grace #251
Procesja
Ofiarowanie:
Na Komuniê:
Zakoñczenie
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sat
Sun
9:00 AM Avilas pray for vocations in church.
6:45 PM Bingo in the Social Center.
7:00 PM RCIA — Don Pieniak and Marilyn
Mosinski will talk about the Church.
7:00 PM Rectory Task Force meets in convectory.
7:00 PM Worship Commission meets in convectory.
7:00 PM P.T.U. Meeting, in the Social Center.
Installation of new officers.
9:30 AM Confessions for School Children in church.
6:00 PM Próba chóru w kosciele.
6:30 PM Youth Group in the all purpose room.
6:30 PM Polish Festival planning meeting in convectory.
7:00 PM English Choir meets in church.
8:00 PM A.A. & Al-Anon in the social center.
7:00 PM Education Commission meets in convectory.
4:00 PM Church Cleanup Crew works until 5:15,
followed by fellowship.
4:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation until 4:45.
6:30 PM Parish Meeting about the rectory
restoration, in the All-Purpose Room.
All Masses Poppy Sale for veterans of foreign wars.
11:30 AM First Holy Communion at Mass.
1:00 PM Golden Agers Spring Social in the social
center.
WEDDING BANNS
Brian Fitzsimons & Jennifer Mantessi (III)
Matka #201
Chwalcie ³¹ki umajone #203
Panie, dobry jak chleb #162
Matko, ja wielbiê Ciê #232
Our Lady of Czêstochowa
By now you will have seen the latest addition to the shrine
of Our Lady of Czêstochowa, that of the new/old shrine which
houses the relic of our patron, St. Stanislaus. Our intent was
never to diminish the importance of the Black Madonna, but
rather augment her elevated role in the history of our ancestors. As Fr. Jerzy pointed out in last week’s bulletin, Mary
holds such an important position in the spiritual consciousness
of the nation that she was actually crowned Queen of Poland
in 1656, the historical period known as the Swedish invasion
of Poland. Czêstochowa played a prominent role in this war
with the Swedes attempting to capture the monastery. Officially, the reborn Polish State petitioned the Vatican to formally acknowledge Mary’s title as her Queen, such official
acknowledgement having been granted in 1923.
The icon referred to as the Black Madonna is often he object of numerous inaccurate conjectures regarding various aspects of that most holy representation of the Mother of God.
Take, for example, the color. The reason the painting is so
dark is primarily due to quite natural causes, having been
painted on either teak or mahogany, both woods that carry a
darker pigment in their makeup. In addition to this fact there
is also the fact of years of incense and candle smoke which
contributed to the discoloration. Likewise, the scars on her
face were put there in 1430 by the invading Hussites, an actual historical fact. So much to learn, so little time!
David Krakowski
SCHEDULE FOR MINISTERS
PARISH SUPPORT
May 18 (Maj), 2003, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sat 5:00 PM Lector— Rob Jagelewski
Euch. Min. — Connie Aliff, R. Drewnowski, Rebecca O’Reilly, Sally Davis
Sun 8:30 AM Lector — Bob Potoma
Euch. Min. — Adeline Nadolny, Chris Luboski, Don and Marcia Stech
10:00 AM Lector — Kamila Bernas
Euch. Min. — Aleksandra & Longin Jankowski, R. Drewnowski, Sr. J. Frances
11:30 AM Lectors — First Communicants
Euch. Min. — David Simcox, Marilyn Mosinski, Ron and Joanne Grams
Last Sunday’s Collection
5:00 PM………………………$1,420.00
8:30 AM ..……………...…… $1,748.10
10:00 AM………………..……$1,499.50
11:30 AM………………….……$966.13
Mailed in………………….…. $764.00
Total (462 envelopes)
$6,397.73
Children’s Collection (16)
$23.75
PASTORAL MESSAGE
RESTORING OUR RECTORY,
REBUILDING OUR FUTURE
December 7, 2002, is a date
that, like the better-known “Day
of Infamy,” will remain in the
consciousness of our parish community and the Franciscan Friars
forever. We will never be the
same. A powerful symbol of what
happened to us is the rectory building, which for months now
has been emptied of everything except its memories. Now is
the time to get on with the physical healing of our broken building.
Although the insurance claim has been settled for several
weeks now, and the contractor has been ready to start the restoration work, the parish membership and its leadership councils
have agreed that now is an opportune time to make some necessary improvements in the
building. That decision has
The rectory has delayed the start of the work,
been emptied of because the builders need to
everything except know exactly what we plan to
do before they can start. This,
its memories.
in turn, has meant several
walks through the building
with the architect. The drawings are complete, and subcontractors will have sent their separate bids to us by this upcoming
week Monday.
Please set aside some time next Saturday evening at 6:30
PM for a parish meeting to discuss the rectory restoration and
renovation. At that time, we will hear from members of the
Rectory Task Force established by the parish leadership to coordinate this complicated work. They will describe for us the
ten phases for work suggested by the architect. Each phase is
listed in order of priority, from what is absolutely necessary to
what is more of an enhancement for the sake of beauty and convenience. They also will share the expected costs involved, as
well as the beginning of an appeal to meet these costs. There
will be an opportunity for parishioners to ask questions and to
express some preferences, which the Task Force and the leadership councils can take into account.
As people can see, the work on the exterior of the building
is already well underway. Soon they will be ready to begin on
the inside as well. The whole project is expected to take a full
year from now, and to cost in excess of one million dollars.
Although the insurance claim will pay to restore the building
back to the way it had been, any changes will have to be paid
for by the parish.
Please be assured that none of the changes are extravagant.
For example, the second floor (where the priests live) has eight
bedrooms — and one bathroom. The bathroom on the first
floor was never intended for use by the general public, which it
now clearly must be. The kitchen is also a public space in a
way it had never been designed to handle. The living room is
right on the main floor and affords no privacy for the priests or
their guests. There is not enough office space to accommodate
the growing demands of our vibrant parish community.
Through the whole process, please keep in your prayers all
who are working hard on this difficult and necessary task.
Fr. Michael
MAY(MAJ) 11, 2003
BISKUP STANIS£AW
Chocia¿ dni majowe biegn¹
bardzo szybko i nios¹ ze sob¹ coraz
to nowe wydarzenia i okazje do
œwiêtowania, to jednak trudno nie
wyró¿niæ szczególnym podkreœleniem podnios³ych uroczystoœci ku
czci patrona naszej parafii Œw.
Stanis³awa ze Szczepanowa - biskupa
i mêczennika. Tym bardziej, ¿e jeszcze dzisiaj, w Dzieñ Matki,
g³oœnym echem odbijaj¹ siê czwartkowe uroczystoœci w naszej
parafii. 750-lecie kanonizacji to dobra okazja by poœwiêciæ swojejmu patronowi trochê uwagi, tym bardziej, ¿e wielu z nas
szczerze musi przyznaæ, i¿ mimo ¿e postaæ nie jest mu obca, to
jednak zbyt wielu informacji o nim samym nie posiada.
Przede wszystkim ze wzglêdu na odleg³oœæ czasow¹ nie
mo¿na ustaliæ zbyt wielu faktów z ¿ycia Œw. Stanis³awa. Jego
rodzina zawiadywa³a wioskami Raba i Szczepanów w ziemi krakowskiej. Stanis³aw przyszed³ na œwiat oko³o roku 1030.
Pocz¹tkowe nauki pobiera³ w rodzinnym domu, co by³o normalnym wówczas zwyczajem. Jednak dalsze kszta³cenie przebiega³o
ju¿ poza granicami Polski - w Belgii i Pary¿u. W 1060 roku
przyj¹³ œwiêcenia kap³añskie. Z nominacji ówczesnego biskupa
Krakowa Lamberta Su³y zostaje kanonikiem katedralnym, a po
jego œmierci obejmuje biskupstwo krakowskie, za zgod¹
Boles³awa Œmia³ego. Konsekracja na urz¹d nastêpuje w 1072
roku. Nie zachowa³o siê zbyt wiele wiadomoœci o samej
dzia³alnoœci biskupa Stanis³awa, ale z ró¿nego rodzaju zapisków
mo¿na wywnioskowaæ, ¿e by³ pasterzem zatroskanym o dobro
Ojczyzny i ludu, a równoczeœnie doœæ ambitnym. Podobna ambicja cechowa³a ówczesnego króla, do której do³¹cza³ siê jeszcze
porywczy charakter monarchy. Wczeœniej czy póŸniej, nale¿a³o
siê spodziewaæ starcia dwu silnych osobowoœci. Kiedy król,
anga¿uj¹cy siê w liczne konflikty w pañstwach oœciennych, coraz
d³u¿ej przebywa³ poza granicami kraju, poddani zaczêli narzekaæ
na taki stan rzeczy. W³adca, po powrocie, coraz ostrzejszymi metodami przywraca³ karnoœæ. W takiej sytuacji niestosownoœæ
zachowañ króla wyrazi³ publicznie biskup Stanis³aw. Prawdopodobnie to by³o bezpoœredni¹ przyczyn¹ targniêcia siê w³adcy na
s³ugê Bo¿ego. Mêczeñski akt dokona³ siê 11 kwietnia 1079 roku,
kiedy to król wtargn¹³ do kaplicy œw. Micha³a na Ska³ce w Krakowie i podczas sprawowania Mszy œw. zabi³ biskupa, a cia³o
nakaza³ poæwiartowaæ. Wœród ludu oburzenie na króla wziê³o
górê nad strachem i ca³y naród stan¹³ przeciwko królowi. Cia³o
mêczennika z³o¿ono uroczyœcie do grobu na Ska³ce, a król zosta³
zmuszony do banicji, na pró¿no szukaj¹c tak¿e wsparcia u
w³adców zagranicznych. Istnieje podanie, ¿e Boles³aw Œmia³y
zmar³ w 1081 roku, spêdzaj¹c ostatnie dwa lata na ostrej pokucie
w klasztorze w Osijeku na Ba³kanach, gdzie zosta³ pochowany.
Od tamtego czasu biskup Stanis³aw pozostawa³ w opinii
œwiêtoœci. Akt kanonizacyjny dokonany zosta³ w Asy¿u we
wrzeœniu 1253 roku przez papie¿a Innocentego IV. Uroczyste
og³oszenie kanonizacji w Polsce nast¹pi³o 8 maja 1254 roku.
Jak niezbyt du¿o potwierdzonych informacji o naszym patronie mo¿emy znaleŸæ w oficjalnych zapiskach, tak wiele legend
kr¹¿y w ró¿nego rodzaju przekazach. Najbardziej znane to
wskrzeszenie w³aœciciela Potrawina oraz zroœniêcie siê cia³a
Œwiêtego, które nadzorowane by³o przez cztery or³y.
W osobie Œwiêtego mo¿emy i powinniœmy szukaæ wzorców
do godnego chrzeœcijañskiego ¿ycia.
ks. Jerzy
ST. STANISLAUS
CLEVELAND, OHIO
SAINT STANISLAUS FEAST
DAY A GREAT SUCCESS
NEW PARISH
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Many thanks to all who made a tremendous success of the opening celebration for our “Stanislavian Year!” The
liturgy was festive and glorious, a fine
tribute to a true model of holiness. Polish
organizations added their own flair and
color, and the music was up to our usual
grand standard. The newly dedicated
reliquary shrine will inspire thousands of
people for generations to come.
The first annual Banquet of Honor,
held at the Polish American Cultural
Center on 65th and Lansing, was an elegant affair that generated good will as
well as a financial boost for Saint Stanislaus Parish. Congratulations to the recipient of the first annual “Four Eagles
Award,” Ben S. Stefanski II. This award
is given to a person or organization that
demonstrates extraordinary commitment
to the Saint Stanislaus community as we
live out our spiritual, educational, cultural, and community mission.
There will be several other events
throughout the coming year, culminating
in an even grander celebration on May 8,
2004 — a closing liturgy that will recommit us to living the legacy of our patron.
“MOTION TRIO”
POLISH ACCORDIONISTS
The election at last weekend’s
Masses for the new Parish Pastoral
Council had great participation from all
segments of our parish community.
The Council is made up of nine members, six elected and three appointed.
Each year, two of the six elected members end their terms. The appointed
members are named by the pastor to
serve for one year. The parishioners
elected to serve for a three year term
are Betty Dabrowski and Chris
Luboski. Congratulations! Fr. Michael
has also appointed Karen Neuman, Michael Leahy, and Witold Sztalkopfer to
serve for one year. Many thanks to the
outgoing members of the council who
have served their parish well: Allen
Guisinger, Debra Tracz-Ramser,
Sophie Debrowski-Pierce, and Bob
Bertsch. Each of the candidates that
did not end up on the Pastoral Council
has agreed to serve the parish on one of
our Commissions.
Three accordionists “Motion Trio”
from Krakow, Poland will perform at the
Polish American Cultural Center (6501
Lansing Ave) on Sunday May 11, 2003 at
8:00 PM. “Motion Trio” a is world renowned group that has performed in
many cities across Poland, Europe, Canada and the United States.
2003 CATHOLIC CHARITIES
ANNUAL APPEAL
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
Saint Stanislaus Parish was greatly
helped by the presence of counselors during the weeks after our tragedy last December. Several counselors provided a
professional listening ear and compassionate heart for our students as well as
for numerous adults. The service is still
available to us. Many hours were given
to us — free of charge! Where did this
support come from? It came from the
generosity of people who support the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
You may have received a letter from
Bishop Pilla requesting your financial
support for the 2003 Annual Appeal. An
early pledge to Catholic Charities eliminates a follow-up phone call later in the
year and reduces costs. In 2003, 15.62%
of the parishioners at St. Stanislaus contributed $6,058.00 to Catholic Charities.
This year more than ever, your help is
needed for programs that benefit the disabled, children, families, elderly, homeless, and working poor of our Diocese.
Donations can be made securely online at
www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org.
SILENT CARNIVAL
How can you go to a carnival and
not make noise? This was asked by
anew parishioner recently, when he
heard about the Silent Carnival coming
up. But we all know what it means —
a chance each week for someone to win
fifty dollars, and a grand drawing on
Father’s Day for ten prizes of $100 and
ten for $150. What does it take to get
into this? Send five bucks in your yellow-colored “Silent Carnival” envelope, and wait for the phone call! The
earlier you get it in, the better your
chances of winning.
RCIA REUNION MASS AND
PICNIC
On May 19, 2003 this years RCIA
class comes to an end. This last class
will be a mass and picnic for all of this
year’s and past year’s classes. If you
were a catechumen, candidate, confirmand, sponsor, catechist or teacher
from prior years please make sure to
come and celebrate with this years class
as we send them to continue their journey. We would love to see all past
members. Mass will be at 6:30 PM
with a picnic to follow. We ask all
those who attend to bring a side dish or
dessert to share. Please contact Diane
Bulanda at 440/439-7323.
“MOTION TRIO”
POLSCY AKORDEONIŒCI
Grupa trzech polskich akoredeonistów z Krakowa - “Motion Trio” wyst¹pi w Polsko-Amerykañskim Centrum Kultury (6501 Lansing Ave) w
dzisiejsz¹ niedzielê 11 maja o godz. 8:00
wieczorem. Akeordeniœci s¹ uznan¹ w
Polsce i œwiecie grup¹ muzyczn¹, którzy
koncertowali w swojej karierze zarówno
w Polsce, jak i w Europie oraz w Kanadzie i Stanach Zjednoczonych.
Zaproszenie na ten koncert mo¿e byæ dobrym prezentem na Dzieñ Matki.
POLISH FESTIVAL
PLANNING MEETING
With the festival now only six (6)
months away….it is time to gather the
group and start the preparations. There
will be an organizational meeting for all
those interested in coordinating various
tasks of the festival. The meeting will
take place on May 14th at 6:30 PM in the
convectory. If you are interested in
helping but cannot make this meeting
please feel free to contact either Marilyn
Mosinski at 216/641-9932 or Joe
Calamante at 216/271-0832.
Keep
reading the bulletin for future volunteer
opportunities with the Festival.
INSTALLATION MASS AND
CELEBRATION FOR
FR. MICHAEL
The installation mass for Fr. Michael Surufka O.F.M as pastor of St.
Stanislaus Church will be on May 30th
at 6:00pm. Auxiliary Bishop Roger
Gries, OSB will officiate this festive
mass. A casual reception will follow in
the Convectory Gardens. Food and
beverages will be provided; we ask that
you bring a dish or dessert to share. If
you have any further questions please
contact the rectory at 216/341-9091 or
Marilyn Mosinski at 216/641-9932.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ST. STANS HIGH ALUMNI. Graduates of St. Stanislaus
High School are asked to help Cleveland Central Catholic in its
planning of a huge reunion of graduates of the original four
high schools which formed CCC. The four schools were St.
Stanislaus, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Michael, and St. John
Cantius High Schools. If you would like to help in planning this
event or have any questions contact Nick Scolaro at CCC at
216– 441– 4700, extension 224.
ST. STANISLAUS COOKBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AGAIN!
Having sold out of our original printing of St. Stan's Cookbooks, we are happy that so many people are eating well now! For
those who missed out on the wonderful recipes and the benefits of
well prepared delicious food we have re-ordered our cookbooks
and they are now available again. The cost is $10 per book and
they make wonderful gifts. You can get your copy at the rectory
office from 9:00PM to 5:00PM during the week.
MAY (MAJ) 11, 2003
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The Heartland Home
Health Care and Hospice based on Rockside Road in Independence is seeking special people to participate in their Volunteer
Program. The Hospice Team serves terminally ill patients and
their families, providing specialized supportive care designed to
meet their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Hospice
care is provided to people who are no longer benefiting from
curative treatment methods. The focus of hospice treatment is
providing comfort–oriented care, to enable patients to be pain–
free, to live their lives fully, and with dignity. Some of the volunteer opportunities include office help, phone calls, friendly
patient visits in their homes or nursing homes, barber services,
and family support. Call 216– 520– 0765 for more information.
CYO CAMP CHRISTOPHER. CYO Camp Christopher is announcing
their summer camping opportunities for 2003. There is a Resident Camp
for ages 6-16, a Day Camp for ages 5-11, and Explorers Day Camp for
ages 12-14, a Family Camp for all ages, Special Populations Camp, a Senior Adult Camp, and others. Applications are now being accepted for all
CYO Camp Christopher programs. For more information or a brochure
regarding these camps in nearby Bath, Ohio, please call CYO Camp Christopher at 330-376-2267 or 800-CYO-CAMP. The website is www.
campchris.org.
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Reservations are
now being accepted for couples who have been married 50
years (married in 1953). Seating is limited at the Cathedral. The
deadline for reservations is June 13, 2003. The celebration will
take place at the Cathedral on July 27, 2003 at 2 PM. Call 216696– 6626.
BRING FLOWERS OF THE FAIREST. Holly & baby Jim
Revay, and Monika & baby Ola Cyranek, are the fairest flowers
presented to Our Lady as they crown her image with a crown of
roses at our annual Mary Day devotion and May Crowning.
CHOOSE LIFE LUNCHEON. Each year Cleveland Right to
Life educates thousands of students and young adults concerning
sanctity of innocent human life. Please join Honorary Chairman,
Bishop Roger Gries at this year’s sixth Annual “Choose Life”
Luncheon on May 14, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the brand new Intercontinental Hotel on Euclid Avenue. The keynote speaker will
be EWTN News Director, Raymond Arroyo, with a possible special appearance by actor, Jim Caviezel, star of Mel Gibson’s upcoming movie, “The Passion.” Tickets are $65 per person and
$550 per table of ten. Call Joan at 216– 228– 8069 or Mary Jo at
216– 228– 3176 for ticket information.
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING
IN COMBAT OVERSEAS
HM2 Lisa Marie Murray, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, serving
in Kuwait.
LTJG Stacy Meyers, US Navy, CSSG-15 HSB Alpha Surg Co.
UIC - 42387, FPO AP 96426-237
PRAYER REQUESTS — Parishioners of St. Stanislaus or their
immediate family who are serving in combat areas overseas will be
listed in future bulletins. Please call the rectory 341-9091 to be
added to the list.
ROSE SHOWERS FROM HEAVEN. With a gasp of wonder
from the congregation, thousands of fresh and fragrant rose petals cascaded to the floor as the statue of Our Lady was crowned.
GOD BLESS AMERICA