[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 110 (Friday, July 30, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH COMMUNITY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
Annunciation Parish Community as it celebrates its 75th year of 
dedicated service to the West Cleveland community.
  The Annunciation Parish Community, through its ``willingness to bear 
Jesus to the world,'' has served as a center for the religious 
expression and the spiritual growth of the West 130th and Bennington 
communities.
  Through the rite of Baptism as well as conversions, Annunciation has 
brought many members of the community into the Catholic faith. 
Throughout the years, Annunciation has served as a center of spiritual 
and religious growth within the community through the rites of 
Eucharist and Confirmation. Also, Annunciation unites Catholic members 
of the community through marriage, offers spiritual pardons through 
confession, as well as memorializes the deceased through Christian 
burial.
  Annunciation has also educated generations of young men, women and 
children who have passed through the residential school over the last 
seventy-five years. in addition to teaching children the fundamental 
academic disciplines, Annunciation has taught the importance of service 
to the community. Currently, Annunciation is involved in helping to 
bring the Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation and the Meals-On-
Wheels to the area, providing their end of the month Neighborhood Meal, 
and monthly Food Collection and Hunger Collection, both of which are 
very supportive of the West Park Community Cupboard.
  It is evident that the Annunciation Parish Community has, over the 
years, played a crucial role in the community, and that its many years 
of service have been an invaluable contribution to the West Cleveland 
community.

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