Serous pericardium. The serous pericardium, in turn, is divided into two layers, the parietal pericardium, which is fused to and inseparable from the fibrous pericardium, and the visceral pericardium, which is part of the epicardium. Both of these layers function in lubricating the heart to prevent friction during heart activity.
We all need to know our beginnings, says Sister Bonnie D. Parkin, Relief Society general president. Relief Society was founded through a prophet and organized under the hand of God.. Of Relief Society's beginnings, Sister Susan W. Tanner, Young Women general president, says, Young women need role models.
The consensus was that the original house founded by Catherine should be held as a heritage house and Mercy home for the Sisters of Mercy, worldwide. In order to hold it as such, Mercy International Association was formed. This was an association of the leaders of the Mercy families around the world.