THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 21, 2022 Page 7 The Parson Roby Chapter of DAR plans a Wreaths Across America Event in Saugus for Dec. 17 (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] of Saugus.) On December 17 at noon, the Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR (MA0136P) is sponsoring their second Wreaths Across America event – helping both Riverside and Old Burying Ground Cemeteries to remember and honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. There will be a brief ceremony at noon to honor all branches of the military followed by laying wreaths on our fallen heroes. Invite your friends and family to join us in honoring our servicemen and women. To sponsor your wreath(s) at $15 each or to volunteer to help place wreaths on December 17, please visit www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ MA0136P. The cut-off date to order is November 28. Last year was the Parson Roby ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 cons are members of the clergy and we’re not paid. In some dioceses, Deacons get paid, but I don’t think they get paid much. Joanne: I think part of the problem is that in the Baptist community, Deacons are not ordained. So, people get confused. But in the early church in the scriptures, the Deacons were ordained. Deacon Frank: There have always been Deacons that they call “Transitional Deacons” to become priests. Every Priest, every Bishop, the Pope are all ordained. Q: Anything else you want to say about this before we move on? A: Yes. The other thing I want to mention – not many couples get this award; it’s usually either the husband or the wife. But the woman usually gets the medal, because the woman does an awful lot of work for the church. Not that men don’t. Men do a lot of work, too. I would say the women are probably the mainstays of the church. Q: My impression in reading your credentials, Joanne, is that you would be a Deacon if women were allowed by the Catholic Church. And if they did allow Deacons, you would be a Deacon. Wreaths Across America 2021 in Saugus (Courtesy Photo by The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution) Chapter’s fi rst year sponsoring this event, and there were over 360 wreaths sponsored. The community really stepped up, and we are grateful for all the support we received. However, there are more than 1,500 veterans’ graves in Riverside, and we are hoping that between the community and businesses there will be enough sponJoanne: Well, I didn’t take the test. They all had tests and homework, and I didn’t do that. I just went to the classes. Some dioceses off er the woman a degree if they take the test, or whatever. But I knew they weren’t going to do anything for me, so I didn’t take the test. And I was working. Q: Is it accurate to say that you would be a woman Deacon if the Catholic Church did have women Deacons? Joanne: It wouldn’t be accurate in the sense that I went to all of those classes, but I would have to do all of the homework. And I didn’t do any of it. Deacon Frank: I think the question would be “Would you become a Deacon if you had a chance?” Joanne: Oh, perhaps. (She laughs.) Q: Well, I’m looking at your background, and it sure looks like you would be qualifi ed to be a Deacon. Deacon Frank: She would be a great one. Joanne: Thank you, babe! Deacon Frank: Well, I just wanted to say it. Joanne: I know. Q: One thing I would like you to share with the readers … We were talking on background before, about how you have been sober for 48 years and have Rocco Longo, Owner sored wreaths to cover all those graves this year. The DAR’s mission is to preserve American history and secure America’s future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to participate or “What We Do,” email the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at parsonroby. saugusdar@gmail.com. overcome alcohol addiction and related problems. Deacon Frank: Yes, it will be 48 years December 9. Many times, we’ve gone out to eat, and I said, “I’ve just passed my anniversary.” But what I want to say is that I wouldn’t be here ASKS | SEE PAGE 9 OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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