Church of St. Mary Magdalene 1945 Illion Street San Diego, California 92110 Tel (619) 276-1041 Fax (619) 276-0144

www.stmarymagonline.org

Church of St. Mary Magdalene SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Rev. Stephen P. McCall Pastor Rev. Msgr. John A. Dickie Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony C. May In residence Rev. William Headley, C.S.Sp. In residence Rev. Michael T. White, C.S.Sp. Weekend supply Deacon Ralph Skiano ∙ Mass Schedule ∙

Monday - Saturday mornings 7:45 a.m. Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7, 9, 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Holy Day Vigil 5:30 p.m., Holy Day 7:45 a.m., 7 p.m.

∙ Sacrament of Reconciliation ∙

Saturday 4 - 5 p.m. or by appointment

“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”

—Psalm 33

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PARISH STAFF

Pastor Rev. Stephen P. McCall (619) 276-1041 ext. 220 frsteve@stmarymagonline.org Rev. Msgr. John A. Dickie Pastor Emeritus (619) 276-1041 ext. 218 Rev. Anthony C. May In residence (619) 276-1041 ext. 216 Rev. William Headley, C.S.Sp. In residence (619) 276-1041 ext. 219 Rev. Michael T. White, C.S.Sp. Weekend supply Deacon Ralph Skiano (858) 776-7151 deaconralph@aol.com School of the Madeleine Principal Donna Wittouck (619) 276-6545 Office Manager Margaret Wood (619) 276-1041 ext. 222 margaret@stmarymagonline.org Secretary Diane Alesi (619) 276-1041 ext. 201 diane@stmarymagonline.org Director of Liturgy & Music Mary Kay Evanko (619) 276-1041 ext. 221 marykay@stmarymagonline.org Director of Religious Education Kristine Bacich (619) 276-1248 reledstmarymag@sbcglobal.net Director of Youth Ministry Jenny LaRaia (619) 276-6814 youthministry74@sbcglobal.net Pastoral Counselor Rita McCrerey (619) 276-6805 pastcoun@sbcglobal.net

St. Mary Magdalene Mission Statement

We the Eucharistic Community of St. Mary Magdalene are called to conversion in Jesus Christ.

Our community life and worship are based on the Bible, the Sacraments, and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Living the love of Christ impacts our moral, intellectual, and religious life, and makes us a caring community that brings hope

to our families, neighborhood, and society.

• PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed from 12 noon-1:00 p.m.)

• TO BECOME A REGISTERED PARISHIONER

Stop by the Parish Office during regular business hours or visit www.stmarymagonline.org

• FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING Arrangements for a funeral liturgy may be made in advance. Contact the director of Liturgy, Mary Kay Evanko.

• RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

Those who are interested in becoming Catholic, or those baptized Catholics, who wish to become fully initiated in the Church, should call the Parish Office.

• SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptismal preparation classes are required of all parents and godparents. Call the Parish Office for an appointment.

• SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Call the Parish Office at least nine months in advance.

• SACRAMENT OF RECONCILLIATION Saturday, from 4-5 p.m. in the church or call the Parish Office for an appointment.

• SACRAMENT OF THE SICK In event of serious illness or medical emergency, anointing of the sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the Parish Office.

• RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes are held on Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m. Contact the Director of Religious Education, Kristine Bacich, for more information.

• EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday from 1-5:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. • MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS To become involved in a parish ministry, please call the ministry contact found on page seven of this bulletin.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of

Robert Covarrubias

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Mass Intentions

Saturday, March 15 7:45 AM - Ernestine Jurek 5:30 PM - John Weeks Sunday, March 16 7:00 AM - Steven Wise 9:00 AM - Parishioners of St Mary Magdalene 11:00 AM - St. John’s Guild Members Living & Deceased 6:00 PM - Ernestine Jurek Monday, March 17 7:45 AM - Bob MeehanTuesday, March 18 7:45 AM - Jose RobledoWednesday, March 19 7:45 AM - Deceased HilltoppersThursday, March 20 7:45 AM - Degen FamilyFriday, March 21 7:45 AM - Mark LeClaireSaturday, March 22 7:45 AM - Iona Burness 5:30 PM - Kathleen Greer Sunday, March 23 7:00 AM - Richard Winter 9:00 AM - Gilberto Sebastiani 11:00 AM - Parishioners of St Mary Magdalene 6:00 PM - D’Addario Family

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Readings for the Week

Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Tempted by Transfiguration

Jesus faces a different sort of temptation in today’s Gos-pel. Peter (whom Jesus would refer to as “Satan” in their encounter at Caesarea Philippi) tempts him to stay on the mountain of the Transfiguration, residing in a tent of glory with Moses and Elijah, as the Ark of the Covenant had dwelt in a tent of glory among the people of Israel. Jesus doesn’t succumb, but makes Peter and his other followers come down with him off their mountain of glory to continue their ministry of proclaiming the reign of God. Jesus turned down the glory and power offered to him in last week’s temptation passage; he likewise turns it down again, even when it seems to portray him as the fulfillment of Israel’s messianic expectations. Yet, in a way, Jesus did allow himself to be tempted by transfiguring moments in his pub-lic ministry when he faced illness, demons, disbelief, hypo-crites. He allowed each of these moments to transfigure the world around him more and more into the image of God’s reign. They also each transfigured him a bit more on his road to Jerusalem, Calvary, the tomb, and his ever-lasting transfiguration in resurrection.

Transfigured by Temptation

The words “disciple” and “discipline” are very close rela-tives. People in various walks of life know that our person-al transfigurations frequently happen only when we en-counter times of trial. Those in recovery know that ongoing encounters with temptations are sources of growth and strength. And so it is for us as faithful disciples renewing our lives through Lenten disciplines. We need to turn aside from the allure of the temptations of self-centeredness, greed, and unhealthy appetites as we increase the pres-ence of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in our lives. Daily, most of us confront a “demon,” an illness in body, mind, or spirit, whether in ourselves or in the world. With Christ, we are called upon to confront its presence in ourselves or others, and like Christ, find our true and lasting transfig-uration by growing in obedience to the Father’s will. By God’s grace we will one day come to live in the everlasting glory of the Resurrection that we also share. Copyright © 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Our Liturgical Music

Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 7,9, & 11:00 a.m. Masses

Processional Hymn: RS 882 - ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here Penitential Rite: Corpus Christi Mass Responsorial Psalm: RS 66 - Psalm 33: Let your mercy be on us Hymn of Presentation: RS 881 - Transform Us Eucharistic Acclamation: Corpus Christi Mass Communion Hymn: 641 - I Have Loved You Recessional Hymn: 652 - Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior Sunday, 6:00 p.m. Mass

Processional: TM 111 - In These Days of Lenten Journey Penitential Rite: Mass of Renewal Responsorial Psalm: RS - Psalm 33: Lord let your mercy be on us Preparation of the Gifts: TM 116 - Transfiguration Communion Hymn: MI 399 - This Alone Recessional: RS 712 - Lead Me, Guide Me

Second Sunday of Lent A Scriptural Reflection

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On behalf of CCSA, thanks to all who

brought in this month’s ‘Special Collection’ items.

FYI...Our Ash Wednesday collection that is traditionally donated to CCSA was $2,282.00

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Training

We are in desperate need of additional Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to serve at all Sunday Masses, and especially our 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass. Please con-sider this very important and necessary ministry and vol-unteer.

A new class will take place on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 7– 9:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Please con-tact Mary Kay Evanko at (619) 276-1041 to register for this class. Requirements: registered member of the par-ish and Confirmed.

Lenten Opportunities

Daily Eucharist at 7:45 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday from 1-5:00 p.m. in the chapel Friday Soup Suppers at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall (For those interested in making a homemade soup to share, sign up sheets are in the back of the church.) Friday Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in church

The 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal

“Called to Serve”

Our sincere appreciation goes out to our parishioners who have made a pledge to the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not already done so, please consider making a sacrificial gift at this time. Your participation, regardless of the size of the gift, makes a huge differ-ence. Please return your completed pledge card in the collection basket at Mass, or mail it to the parish office in the envelope provided. You may pay over 10 months or all at once with your Visa or MasterCard.

Around

the Parish...

Lenten Book Study

Prayer, Our Deepest Longing By Ronald Rolheiser, OMI

Join us for a Book Discussion and Light Supper

Monday Evening, March 24th, 5-6 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Conference Room

Then we’ll proceed to hear Father Rolheiser speak in person at 7 p.m., Shiley Theater, Camino Hall, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego. Prayer: Our Deepest Longing looks at the issues facing people of faith in today’s culture and offers a way of more effectively dealing with them by seeking out opportunities for prayer. The book addresses the following questions: Why Pray? Illustrating the purpose and benefits of prayer; What Is It so Difficult To Pray? Noting how our contempo-rary culture conspires against taking time out for solitude and prayer and how our own ego can work against devel-oping a deeper relationship with God through prayer; What is Prayer?: describing affective (personal) and priestly (for the world) prayer as well as meditation, con-templation, the Divine Office, the Mass and Scripture. Sticking With it When it Gets Difficult: addressing the de-velopment of mature prayer, discussing ways to pray in times of boredom, disillusionment, crisis, helplessness or after a loved one’s death; Mysticism: an increasingly pop-ular form of intimate relationship with God.

Ronald Rolheiser is a Roman Catholic priest with the Mis-sionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and an international-ly renowned speaker and spiritual writer. He offers this book for all manner of believer, whether one’s faith is sol-idly rooted in Catholicism, wavering between the Christi-anity of childhood and non-participatory faith as an adult, for the person who is just not sure what to believe, or one who believes it all. He addresses topics that typify our culture such as narcissism, pragmatism, efficiency and self-gratification, and that work against a healthy spiritual life.

1). RSVP for Supper & Book Discussion to Rita @ (619) 276-6805 2). Register for Fr. Rolheiser’s lecture ($10) at www.sandiego.edu/ccs/rscj-lecture or by calling the USD Center for Christian Spirituality (619) 260-4784 3). Order your copy of Prayer Our Deepest Longing at www.ronrolheiser.com or www.amazon.com

CCD Parents Important Reminder:

There will be no Religious Education clas-ses on Sunday, March 30th due to Spring break for public schools. Religious Ed clas-

ses will resume on Sunday, April 6th.

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Prayer List for Deployed Military

As a faith community let’s pray for all those who serve our country during these troubled times. We

pray especially for those of our parish who are deployed or will soon be deployed:

Almighty God, be their constant companion and

strength in every adversity. May they always experience your presence, love and comfort. Amen

If you have a friend or relative who is serving

in our military, please contact the Parish Office.

Parenting Pointers

March 21st is ‘Single Parent Day’. If you are a single par-ent we honor you for the effort you must make to provide continuous care for your child, often without the help of a ready partner. If you are blessed to have a helpmate, reach out to a parent who needs a helping hand this week-end.

By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net

Cameron Bubel

Lynn Doras

Zac Garcia

Joseph Nason

Jorge Ramirez

Miguel Valverde

ME, A SAINT?

Are you called to be a saint? Of course, we all are!

John the Baptist’s statement, “Christ must increase and I must decrease,” defines what it means to be holy. The journey to sanctity involves knowing the truth about yourself and allowing

God to work through you in your everyday life. Learn more about this journey by participating in Father Rob-ert Barron’s new spiritual series: Untold Blessing: Three Paths to Holiness. Father Robert Barron is an acclaimed author and priest, the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, and the creator of the popular Catholicism series. Please join us for the 4 week Untold Blessing Spiritual Study Series and gain a better understanding of what it means to be a saint with practical, everyday suggestions from Father Barron. When: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Francis Room, March 20th- April 10th Cost: $14.00 for the Study Guide… Certification renewal hours will be offered Facilitator: Kristine Bacich, MTS, Director of Religious Education. Contact: Kristine at (619) 276-1248 if you’d like to participate

High School Youth Group meets this Monday, March 17th. Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us...good times!

Junior High meets next on March 26th - all 7th and 8th graders are welcome. Bring a friend for an awesome night!

Thanks to everyone who supported our Youth Group at the Souplantation last week. We appreciate your sup-port!

Our Youth Group had an awesome weekend on re-treat! Thanks to everyone for be-ing there and making it another amazing weekend together!

For more information on Youth events, contact: Jenny LaRaia, Director of Youth Ministry,

(619) 276 - 6814; youthministry74@sbcglobal.net

Applications for the 2014-1015 School Year

Potential student applications for the 2014- 2015 school year are now being accepted for pre-school through eighth grade. To learn more infor-mation about your parish school, visit www.schoolofthemadeleine.com or call the school’s office (619) 276-6545 to set up a tour. Applications may be picked up at the school office or downloaded from the school

website.

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During Lent, we are focusing on our relationship with God, as we work to bring ourselves closer to God through prayer and sacrifice. Here is a stewardship pray-er that can help us in this focus. Lord God, You alone are the source of every good gift, of the vast array of the universe, and the mystery of each human life. We praise You and we thank You for your great power and Your tender, faithful love. Everything we are given and everything we have is Your gift, and after having created us You have given us into the keeping of Your son, Jesus Christ. Fill our minds with HIS truth and our hearts with HIS love, that in HIS spirit we may be bonded together into a com-munity of faith, a parish family, and a caring people. In the Name and Spirit of Jesus, we commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our material gifts as an outward sign of the treasure we hold in Jesus. Amen

LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Schedule: March 22nd and 23rd

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Lectors: Richard & Mary Roy Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Bonnie McGrath Segerstrom, Robert Saffian, Michael Lynch, Nina Walker, Tom Hine, Sarah Kenney (1) positions not filled Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Lectors:

Viola Archuleta, Jimmy Donna Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:

Peggy Talmich, Emmy Yaeger, Barbara,Snyder, Mary Lytle, Katherine Malchiodi, Jean Menton, Jan Gushue Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Lectors: Julie Grooms, Greg Cavanagh Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Kelly Roberts, Mary Knudsen, Annette Hallahan, Sean Williams, Rachel Smith, Tara Lopez, David Grooms, Sandy Vargas, Julie Warner, Randy & Donna Lowenstein Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Lectors: Julia Sousa, Julie Laverdiere Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Enes Andrews, Pierre Vilella, Tom & Terrie Schlosser, Marie Zenker, Maria Trapasso, Josephine Scales Sunday, 6:00 p.m.

Lectors: Larry Fulton, Dennis Morrison Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Dick LeCren, Scott Higbee, Mary Saavedra, Irene Bubnack,

Deirdre Bretney, Kathi Amarillas, Dean Dwyer

Please Remember to Support Our Advertisers!

Please patronize our advertisers who make it possible for us to have our weekly bulletin at no cost. If you know of anyone who would like to advertise please have them call our bulletin publisher, JS Paluch at (800) 231-0805.

Your Gift of Treasure for the Weekend of March 9, 2014

With gratitude for the gifts we have received,

parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord of the following:

2013-14 Past Week Fiscal YTD COLLECTION $14,154.23 $461,387.89 BUDGETED $12,500.00 $462,500.00 DIFFERENCE $ 1,654.23 $ (1,112.11) 2012-13 COLLECTION $10,060.00 $458,368.72 BUDGETED $12,269.23 $453,961.51 DIFFERENCE $ (2,209.23) $ 4,407.21 Registered Families: 1715 Envelope Users: 591

Coffee & Donuts Are Served Every Sunday After the

7 & 9 a.m. Masses

Join your fellow parishioners in the Conference Room

for coffee & conversation!

San Diego Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1854

Planning is underway for their an-nual ‘Card Party’ to be held on Sat-urday, May 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

RSVP’s for tables of 4 are being accepted at this time. Your dona-tion of $8 per per-son includes

lunch and door prizes. For more information, contact the Card Par-ty Chairperson, Margaret Mylett, at (858) 452-7180 or Donna Gentz-Wallis at (760) 788 - 0849.

Parish Ministry Contacts

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ALTAR SERVERS Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Clair Southgate 276-3927

BAPTISM PREPARATION Rectory 276-1041

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE Jeanne McAlindin (619) 276-1169

BIBLE STUDY Mary Knudsen 276-4329

BINGO Rich Michalek 665-3346

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Donna Gentz Wallis (760) 788-0849

CENACLE Max Schmidt 276-1371

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Viola Archuleta (858) 356-8960

CHILD CARE (9AM MASS) (position vacant)

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Peggy Mansur 276-2895

CHURCH CLEANING Maria Virissimo 276-6708

COMMUNION & LIBERATION Martin Bacich (858) 277-0719

COMMUNION TO THE SICK Deacon Ralph Skiano (858) 776-7151

CCSA Jeanne McAlindiin (619) 276-1169

DIVINE MERCY Joe & Carol Pallazola 276-6637

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Max Schmidt 276-1371 Marie Zenker 276-8683

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041

FINANCE COUNCIL Chair Father Stephen McCall 276-1041 Co-Chair Clair Southgate 276-3927

HILLTOPPERS Max Schmidt 276-1371

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Miguel Bush 246-3605

LAYETTE MINISTRY Marianne Forsyth (858) 565-2927

LECTORS Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Rectory 276-1041

MOM’S CATHOLIC BOOK STUDY Gerry Barlow (858) 273-9533

MUSIC MINISTRY: Sunday 9am Traditional Choir Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041 Sunday 6pm Contemporary Choir Ginny Buckner 952-2835 Childrens’ Choir Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041 Handbell Choir Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041 Resurrection Chorale Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041

PASTORAL COUNCIL President Father Stephen McCall 276-1041 Chair Marianne Forsyth (858) 565-2927 Administration Tim Graves (858) 573-0408 At Large Marianne Forsyth (858) 565-2927

Community Building Dianna Anderson (858) 272-9640 Education Denise Mayer 684-1009 Liturgy & Spirituality Gerry Thompson 275-2264 Marriage & Family Life Peggy Skiano (858) 776-7151 Secretary Karen Lynch (858) 571-5657 Social Outreach Larry Fulton 276-8558 Staff Representative Mary Kay Evanko 276-1041

PASTORAL COUNSELOR Rita McCrerey 276-6805

PRAYER NETWORK Viola Archuleta (858) 356-8960 Renee Luna (858) 565-7059

PRO-LIFE Elizabeth Komives (858) 336-2762

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Rectory 276-1041

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kristine Bacich 276-1248

ROSARY MAKERS Pat Ferbrache 275-2718

SACRISTANS Emmy Yaeger 276-2802

SCOUTS Gerri Shipp (858) 278-1109

STEWARDSHIP Dick Roy (858) 274-4546

USHERS/GREETERS Luke Rohde (858) 518-2323

WEDDING COORDINATOR Helen Antoniak 276-6858

YOUTH MINISTRY Jenny LaRaia 276-6814

Community Courtesy Announcements

Would You Like to Improve Your Relationships?

Deacon Ralph and Peggy Skiano are presenting RELATIONSHIP SKILLS WORKSHOPS every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Drive. You can attend one workshop, several, or all of them. The next workshop is March 18th and the topic is Handling Anger Constructively. For more information call Deacon Ralph at (858) 490-8292.

"Who Do You Say That I Am?"

San Rafael Catholic Church,17252 Bernardo Center Drive (Rancho Bernardo) "Who Do You Say That I Am?" by contemporary Christian composer, Lloyd Larson, will be performed by the 50-voice, San Rafael Church Traditional Choir on Palm Sunday, April 13th, at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. All are welcome to enjoy this amazing work which features very memorable choral pieces as well as portrayals by those people who knew Jesus, the Christ, in a close and personal way. There is no charge for this musical offering and tickets are not neces-sary. For more information and directions, please call the parish office at (858) 487-4314.

Have You Made Your Plans for the summer? Whispering Winds is Calling You!

Three days up on the mountain top, with oh so much to do. Speakers for the parents, special programs for each age, God’s love and His encouragement will be present at every stage. Stars at night, a campfire bright, songs of praise and glory. Come join us there with love to share and hear the rest of the story. June 20th - 22nd. Registration is now open at www.whisperingwinds.org. For more information, call Greg or Suzanne Settelmayer (858) 453-5820.

Bulletin Number 592800 Church Name/Address St. Mary Magdalene 1945 Illion Street San Diego, CA 92110 Phone (619) 276-1041 Contact Diane Alesi Email diane@stmarymagonline.org Software MS Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 10.0 Windows 7 Printer Ricoh Aficio MP 2800 Transmission Time Tuesday by 2 pm Bulletin for Sunday 3/16/2014 Number of Pages Sent 1-8 Special Instructions