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David Philippart, Chicago, Ill. Celebrating other sacraments might shift the entire focus from the Eucharist to the candidates receiving the sacrament or the celebrant administering the sacrament. Joseph Pecorella, Tuckahoe, N.Y. Include all parishioners at parish council meetings and parish events to build camaraderie and have their voices heard on parish issues. Catholic parishes might consider scheduling a monthly Mass that includes a communal reconciliation service to atone for these sins on behalf of their communities-and their country. [Extracted from the article]

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