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Show ;; St. Francis to hold Mother's Day service 1 ! St. Francis Catholic Church in i : provo will be having a special '! ' Mothers' Peace Day service on both I : Saturday evening, May 12, at 7 p.m. , : and Sunday, Mothers' Day, at 1 s I , p.m. ; The program will include a 30- minute film, "If You Love This ,0 ' Planet," which will be introduced J1 ' by a speaker from Physicians for : Social Responsibility. One purpose of the service is to inform individuals of the origins of American's observance of Mothers' Day. Initially inspired by Julie Ward Howe, composer of the Civil War song, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," it was her response to the horrors of war and was originally called Mothers' Peace Day. It was first celebrated in 1872. The general public is invited to participate in this tribute to mothers and peace. There will be no admission charge, although donations will be accepted. ' Refreshments will also be served. St. Francis Catholic Church is located at 172 North 500 West, Provo, and the service will be held in the Social Hall. For further information, in-formation, call Sally Watson, 785-3757. |
