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Advertisers: in our homes, schools and churches
By Mary Hood Hart In May, my husband and I visited Ireland on a pilgrimage led by our pastor. I had toured Ireland 28 years ago, when in my teens. Aware of Ireland’s […]
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Parish directory showed more than faces
By MARY HOOD HART For the past few months, I’ve been helping to coordinate the production of a parish photo directory for my church, St. Brendan the Navigator in Shallotte, N.C. Our church’s last photo […]
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Contributions a teacher makes can never be fully identified
By MARY HOOD HART As we were driving down the road, my friend pointed out a sign on a gift shop window. It read “Thank you, Teacher” Gifts, all under $5.99. We laughed about the […]
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A musical miracle in rural North Carolina
By MARY HOOD HART The school year is winding down, and parents, teachers, and students are caught up in a whirlwind of activity. Banquets, awards ceremonies, graduations, concerts, recitals, and parties fill practically every calendar […]
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A mother’s New Year resolutions
Having been a mother for almost 15 years, I should by now have a pretty good idea what the job entails. Yet, I’ve come to understand that the only predictable part of motherhood is its […]