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Saturday, August 16 — Raksha Bandhan marks the Hindu festival celebrating the filial bond between brothers and sisters.

Saturday, August 16 — Raksha Bandhan marks the Hindu festival celebrating the filial bond between brothers and sisters. Customs include feeding each other sweets.

Saturday, August 16 — Brother Roger Schultz, founder of the monastic ecumenical Taizé community, is remembered.

Sunday, August 17 — 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Suggested reading Matthew 15:21-28.

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