February 23, 2014

ST. MONICA Catholic Church

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

One Parish, One Journey Una Parroquia, Un Viaje

6131 N. Michigan Rd. • Indianapolis, IN 46228 • Phone: (317) 253-2193 • Fax: (317) 253-3342 • www.stmonicaindy.org

Mass Schedule/ Horario de las Misas Weekend / Misas de fin de semana Saturday (anticipation)/Sábados 5:30 PM and 7:15 PM (Español)

Sunday/Domingos 7:40 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM (Español) & 6:00 PM

Holy Days Please call Parish Office Weekday / Misas Diarias Monday-Thursday / Lunes-Jueves 5:30 PM Wednesday & Friday / Miércoles, Viernes 8:00 AM

Reconciliation/Confesiones Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM Monday & Tuesday 6:00 -7:00 PM or by appointment. Lunes y Martes de 6:00 pm a 7:00 pm o por la cita.

Eucharistic Adoration / Adoración Eucarística Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Daily Chapel Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Church Lunes, Miercoles, Jueves 6:00 PM a 9:00 PM en la Capilla y los Martes de 6:00 PM a 9:00 PM en la Iglesia 24-Hour Adoration is also available at the Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th Street También hay Adoración las 24-Horas en la Capilla de la Divina Misericordia en la Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel ubicada en el 3354 W. 30th Street

Habéis oído que se dijo: “Ojo por ojo y diente por diente.” Pero yo os digo: no resistáis al que es malo; antes bien, a cualquiera que te abofetee en la mejilla derecha, vuélvele también la otra. Mateo 5:38-39

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule On Ash Wednesday, our Mass schedule will be 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM (School Mass), 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM (Spanish).

Bring In Your Palms! Beginning February 22 through March 2 there will be baskets in the narthex for collecting your old palms. The palms will be burned and used at the Ash Wednesday Masses on March 5. Your palm contributions will be greatly appreciated!

Parent Confirmation Information Meeting Parents of 7th-grade students, and some 8th-grade, who will be preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this fall are invited to a parents information meeting on Monday, March 10 at 7:00 PM in the church. During this meeting the Confirmation program will be explained as to what is being taught and the expectation of the Archdiocese to receive the sacrament. Letters have been sent to the parents regarding this meeting. If you did not receive a letter and think you should have, or have any questions or concerns, please call the Religious Education Office 253-2193, ext. 4 or email Mary Jo Thomas-Day at [email protected].

Respect Life Events 5th Annual Archdiocesan Sanctity of Life Dinner Thursday, March 6 at Primo Banquet Hall and Conference Center, 2615 National Avenue, Indianapolis. St Monica has two tables with seats available. Please contact Steve Martin at [email protected] if you would like to join our tables! 40 Days for Life - Spring Campaign - Let's Save Babies! Ash Wednesday, March 5, is the first day of the 40 Days Spring Campaign. 40 Days for Life is the most successful pro-life witness in America today. Over 600,000 Americans have volunteered over the years and, more importantly, hundreds of babies have been saved. St. Monica is a participating church and we feel a strong responsibility to provide volunteers because the Planned Parenthood clinic—which provides abortions—located at the corner of 86th Street and Georgetown Road is within our parish boundaries. Would you please consider being a volunteer? We ask that you pray one hour a week each Wednesday (our assigned day) in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic at for 40 days. Sadly, we never get enough volunteers because not everybody is free during a business day, so if you are available, please consider volunteering. Respect Life Ministry members will be in the Narthex in the weeks before the campaign or you can call Terry O'Connor at 299-2811 or Steve Martin at 875-9817 to ask questions or volunteer.

Spring Health Fair The popular Kids I.D. program will again be featured at the St. Monica Spring Health Fair, along with health screenings and information about health services and educational offerings. The event will be held in the parish gym on Sunday, March 23 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. For further information on how to participate or to volunteer, contact Ann Hill at email address [email protected].

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Weekly Collections February 15-16, 2014 Collection Envelopes Electronic Giving Loose Cash Weekly Collections Weekly Budget Weekly Shortfall Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget Year to Date Shortfall

# 409 54 463

Amount $27, 230 $3, 267 $2, 986 $33, 483 $39, 670 ($6, 187) $1, 216, 865 $1, 249, 083 ($32, 218)

Total # of Households 2, 961 Total # of Households Donating 463 % Households Donating This Week 16%

St. Monica PTO Celebration Auction 2014 Please join us at St. Monica School on March 1 from 6:00 PM to Midnight for our annual PTO Auction. Support your St. Monica School by attending this fundraising event with your family and friends. All are welcome! Go to www.wedoauctions.net/prom to purchase tickets, sponsor the event, donate an item, and find out more information. If you would like to volunteer for the event please contact Shanette Gibbs, our auction chair, at [email protected] and she can provide more information.

Legion of Mary St. Monica Legion of Mary invites you to join them to recite the rosary every Sunday in the daily Mass chapel at 2:00pm (after 12:30pm Mass). The rosary is recited in both English and Spanish.

St. Monica Parish Mission Statement St. Monica Parish is a multi-cultural Catholic community advancing our faith by making the Word of God come alive through prayer, liturgy, education, evangelization, and stewardship.

Pray for Our Vocations! Rafael Quintero (priesthood) José Neri (priesthood) Jeffrey Dufresne (priesthood) Vincent Gilmore (priesthood) Anna Marie Miller (religious life) Evelyn Lobo (religious life) Please pray for these young people from St. Monica Parish as they discern their own vocations to priesthood and religious life, and pray for an increase in vocations throughout the Church!

Social Justice Movie Night The Social Justice Committee will be hosting a movie night on Thursday, February 27 at 7 PM in the Emmaus Center. The movie will be 'Invictus' a movie about the events in South Africa before and during the 1995 Rugby World Cup hosted in that country following the dismantling of apartheid. It stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon and was directed by Clint Eastwood. This movie fits right in with the 2nd Theme of Catholic Social Teaching, 'Call to Family, Community, and Participation.' Please bring family/friends to this PG13-rated movie, followed by a lively Q&A. Some snacks and soft drinks will also be provided. We hope to see you there!

Contemplative Prayer Returns! Contemplative Prayer begins Monday, March 3 - two days before Ash Wednesday. This Lenten Season, we will be introducing St. John of the Cross through a book called Life and Love. It promises to be a grace-filled series exploring the depths and values of Contemplative Prayer in the style of John of the Cross. The gatherings will begin at 7:00 PM each Monday for 7 weeks in the Holy Family Room and last until Easter. All are welcome to join us!

Ride Needed A family who lives near 56th and Georgetown Road is in need of a ride to Sunday Mass and Thursday RCIA classes. If anyone could assist them please contact Sr. Anna Marie Megel at #317-253-2193 ext. 9. Sincere thanks.

Confession Schedule For February 2014 Due to Fr. Todd's sabbatical, we will be having visiting priests for some confession times. Please see the schedule below. You may also call the Parish Office and make an appointment for confession with Fr. Dustin. • Monday, February 24 6:00-7:00pm Confessions Fr. Joe Newton • Tuesday, February 25 6:00-7:00pm Confessions Fr. Dustin Boehm

Additional Times for Confessions During Lent In addition to our regularly schedule confession times, Frs. Todd and Dustin will also be hearing confessions at these additional times for Lent: Fr. Dustin: Ash Wednesday, March 5, 4-7 PM Monday, March 10, 6-9 PM Monday, March 24—NO CONFESSIONS Wednesday, April 2, 6-8:30 PM Saturday, April 5, 9:00 AM - Noon

Holy Week (Fr. Todd and Fr. Dustin): Holy Thursday, April 17, 4-6 PM Good Friday, April 18, 5-7 PM Holy Saturday, April 19, 5-7 PM

Second Collection Next Weekend The Collection for Aid to Central and Eastern Europe is next weekend donations will support seminaries, social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral centers, church construction and renovation, and the spreading of the Gospel message through the mass media. Please be as generous as possible.

Sunday Scripture Series "Six Questions Jesus Asked." Please join us as we continue to explore a series of questions which Jesus asked of his listeners. These questions are still relevant and speak to us today. The series will last six weeks. The Series continues February 16 following the 6:00pm Mass (approximately 7:10pm) in the St. Augustine Room. The series concludes March 16. There is no registration or cost for this session. Please plan on attending one or all six presentations and bring your SCC group with you! This week: February 23 - "Who is the faithful and prudent servant?" in Book Club format Upcoming weeks: March 2 - "Do you also want to leave?" presented by Mike Gootee March 9 - "What do you want me to do for you?" presented by Tony Stephanus March 16 - "Why were you looking for me?" presented by Jerry Swinehart

Usher Coordinator Needed! Saint Monica is looking for an Usher Coordinator. Please consider leading this silent but powerful ministry where you will be providing a much needed service that will greatly enhance in Saturday & Sunday Service experience for visitors and members. Duties include:  recruit and train new ushers  maintain usher schedule  provide leadership and direction to ushers  Attend liturgy committee planning meetings (once a month) Please contact Tiffany Atkinson at 317-612-4546 or [email protected].

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Beginners Spanish Classes for Parishioners This is a fun and special opportunity to learn Spanish at your own pace and at an affordable fee. Instructor and parishioner Mr. Percy Consiglieri, a native Spanish speaker, has been teaching Spanish to parishioners for more than 14 years. During ten weeks, classes will be on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This class is for only 8 to 10 students; the small class size is very conducive to the learning process, so register ASAP! Classes will be from March 24 to May 26. Email instructor Percy Consiglieri at [email protected]. You can also call or text him at 317-652-9587. Visit www.GMGSanish.com for additional information and references. Intermediate and advanced classes also provided.

Helping The Lord’s Pantry The Lord's Pantry depends on the nonperishable foods we bring in each week and put in the blue food bin in the Narthex. The Pantry services around 100 clients each week, every Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, 5136 N. Michigan Road. For more information, please Bill Roeder (951-4905) or Susan Adoba (769-4412).

Segunda Colecta Próximo Fin de Semana La Colecta para la ayuda del Este y Centro de Europa es la próxima semana, las donaciones ayudarán al apoyo de los seminaristas, servicios de programas sociales, grupos de jóvenes, centros pastorales, construcción y renovación de Iglesias, a para predicar el Evangelio a través de los medios de comunicación. Por favor sea tan generoso como sea posible.

Feria de Salud de la Primavera El popular programa de Identificación para los Niños estará de nuevo en la Feria de Salud en Santa Mónica, junto con revisión de la salud e información acerca de servicios de salud y de educación. Este evento será en el gimnasio de la Parroquia al domingo 23 de marzo de 10:00 AM a 2:30 PM. Para más información o si le gustaría ser un voluntario, contacta a Ann Hill al [email protected].

¡Traiga sus Palmas! Desde ahora hasta el 2 de marzo habrá canastas en el nártex para recolectar palmas benditas. Las palmas se quemarán y serán usadas en las Misas del Miércoles de Ceniza el 5 de marzo. ¡Su contribución de palmas es grandemente apreciada!

Día de Reflexión del Matrimonio en Español Por favor venga el 1 de marzo de 10:00 am-7:00 pm para un día de reflexionar y aprender acerca del Sacramento del Matrimonio. Este retiro se requiere para las parejas comprometidas en Santa Mónica, pero también está abierto para todas las parejas casadas, las parejas que están pensando en comprometerse, o cualquier persona que desee saber más acerca del llamado del matrimonio. La donación para este retiro es de $10 por pareja y hay cuidado de niños si necesita. Contacte a la oficina de la parroquia al 253-2193, ext. 9 para registrarse. Las registraciones se vencen el 24 de febrero.

Talleres de Formación Continua Santa Monica le invita a los talleres de formación continua. Estos talleres le dan la oportunidad de crecer en su fe bajo la luz de las enseñanzas Católicas. Los talleres se realizan cada 3er domingo de cada mes de 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. en el salón de San Agustín.

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Familia Necesita Raite Una familia que vive cerca de la 56 y Georgetown Road necesita raite los domingos para la Misa y los jueves para las clases de RICA. Si usted pudiera ayudar por favor contacte a la Hermana Anna Marie Megel al #317-253-2193 ext. 9. Sinceramente gracias.

Welcome to Immigrants at St. Monica! Trying to get answers or information on how to find resources and services about employment, utility assistance, legal advice, ESL, health care access, housing and other services and programs? St. Monica Church has an Immigrant Welcome Center Branch open every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Help is provided in Spanish, French, Kiswahili and English.

¡Ore por Nuestras Vocaciones! Por favor tenga a los siguientes feligreses de Santa Mónica en sus oraciones al continuar su jornada al sacerdocio o la vida religiosa— ¡y ore también por más vocaciones! Evelyn Lobo (vida religiosa) Anna Marie Miller (vida religiosa) Jeffrey Dufresne (sacerdocio) Vincent Gillmore (sacerdocio) José Neri (sacerdocio) Rafael Quintero (sacerdocio

No tiene que esperar el domingo para asitir a la Santa Misa. Venga de lunes a jueves a las 5:30. Seguido de la Adoración al Santísimo hasta las 9:00 pm. Clases de inglés como segundo idioma para principiantes e intermediarios empezarán el 3 de septiembre. Las clases son cada martes y jueves de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. Todos los adultos están invitados.

¡Bienvenida a los Inmigrantes en Sta. Mónica! ¿Intentado obtener respuestas información de cómo encontrar recursos y servicios acerca de empleos, asistencia con sus utilidades, consejo legal, ESL, acceso a cuidado de salud, vivienda y otros servicios y programas? La Iglesia Santa Mónica tiene una sucursal del Centro de Bienvenida al Inmigrante abierto cada domingo de 2 p.m. a 5 p.m.

Legión de María La Legión de María le invita a todas las personas a que nos acompañen a recitar el Santo Rosario todos los domingos en la Capilla a las 2:00pm (después de Misa de 12:30). El rosario se reza en Inglés y en Español.

Declaración de Misión de la Parroquia de Sta. Mónica Santa Mónica es una comunidad Católica multicultural avanzando en nuestra fé para hacer que la Palabra de Dios viva a través de la oración, liturgia, educación, evangelización y liderazgo.

Horario de las Misas para el Miércoles de Ceniza En el miecoles de ceniza, 5 de marzo, el horario de las misas será 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM (Misa de la Escuela), 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM (todas en ingles) y 7:30 PM (español).

Horario Para Las Confesiones Para Febrero 2014 Debido al Sabatico del Padre Todd, tendremos sacerdotes visitandonos algunas veces que no hablan espaiñol para confesiones. Por favor revise el horario de abajo para que planee su confesien. Tambien puede llamar a la oficina al 253-2193 ext. 9 y hacer una cita para confesarse con Padre Dustin. • lunes, 24 de febrero 6:00-7:00pm Confesiones Padre Joe Newton (no español) • martes, 25 de febrero 6:00-7:00pm Confesiones Padre Dustin Boehm

Horario Adicional Para las Confesiones Durante la Cuaresma En adición al horario regular de las confesiones, el Padre Todd y el Padre Dustin oirán confesiones en estas fechas durante la Cuaresma: Padre Dustin: Miercoles de Ceniza, 5 de marzo, 4-7 PM Lunes, 10 de marzo, 6-9 PM Lunes, 24 de marzo—NO CONFESIONES Miercoles, 2 de abril, 6-8:30 PM Sábado, 5 de abril, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM La Semana Santa (Padres Todd y Padre

Dustin): Jueves Santo, 17 de abril, 4-6 PM Viernes Santo, 18 de abril, 5-7 PM Sábado Santo, 19 de abril, 5-7 PM

Reunión de Información para los Padres de la Confirmación Se les hace una cordial invitación a una reunión de información a los padres de los estudiantes del 7 grado, y algunos del 8 grado, quienes serán preparados para recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación este otoño el lunes, 10 de marzo a las 7:00 PM en la Iglesia. Durante esta reunión el programa de la Confirmación será explicado conforme a lo que se ha enseñado y lo que se espera de la Arquidiócesis para recibir el Sacramento. Se les han enviado cartas a los padres acerca de esta reunión. Si usted no recibió una carta y piensa que debe tener una, o si tiene preguntas o preocupaciones, por favor llame a la oficina de la Educación Religiosa 253-2193, ext. 4 o mande un correo electrónico a Mary Jo Thomas-Day al [email protected].

El Grupo de Oración Carismático “Yo soy el pan que da vida. El que viene a Mi, nunca tendrá hambre; y el que Cree en Mi, nunca tendrá sed.” Juan 6:35 El grupo de oración de Santa Mónica “Espíritu Divino” le invita a estar en la presencia de Dios, a gozarse con alabanzas y oración. El Padrecito Todd y Padrecito Dustin compartirán la Palabra De Dios con enseñanzas del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. Todos los viernes a las 7:30 PM. Para mas información contacte a Sandra Rivera, 220-8069 o Teresa Torres, 293-6805.

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Small Church Communities (SCC) Join any time! Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office, 253-2193, opt. 5. SAM Substance Addiction Ministry Are YOU or a LOVED ONE touched by Addiction? You are Not Alone. Call 317-690-4624 Ministry to the Sick and Shut-Ins If you know of anyone who would like communion brought to them, please contact the Parish Office, 253-2193, opt. 2. Sacraments Baptism Celebrated each week. Contact the Parish Office for dates and times of baptisms & required prep classes. Marriage Contact parish office 9-12 months prior to your wedding date. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults & Children (RCIA) Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office, 253-2193, opt. 5. Religious Education Religious Education (September through May)

3 years-Grade 6 ..... Sunday 9:00-10:00AM or 10:45-11:45 AM Grades 7-8 ....... Sunday 9:00-10:10 AM or 10:45-11:55 AM SPRED (Special Religious Education) Youth—Sunday 9:00 - 10:30AM Adults—Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30PM Confirmation Preparation Grades 7-8 call Mary-Jo Thomas-Day at 253-2193, opt. 4 for details. Automatic Withdrawal Parishioners can now tithe using automatic withdrawal. Find the form on our website www.stmonicaindy.org under the “Contact/How To” tab. Fill it out and return it to the Parish Office with a voided check. Call the Business Manager at 253-2193, ext. 2 with questions.

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body of parishioners who assist the Pastor in guiding the parish on issues requiring practical wisdom and investigation. The PPC has three purposes: 1) to investigate pastoral matters; 2) to give these matters in-depth consideration and prayer; and 3) to propose practical conclusions and assist in cultivating our vision. Twelve parishioners discerned their participation on PPC for a threeyear term through June 30, 2015 related to the parish theme of “Immersed in Christ: One Body. One Mission.” The PPC meets the second Wednesday of the month. All parishioners are welcome to attend! The next meeting is March 12 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM in Holy Family Room. Agendas and meeting minutes can be found on our parish website at www.stmonicaindy.org/serve/parish-and-pastoral-council/

Mass Intentions/Intenciónes de las Misas (I)=Intention of... Monday, February 24, 2014 5:30 PM (I) Sevi Family Tuesday, February 25 5:30 PM Perry Albert Wednesday, February 26 8:00 AM Dominique Adansy Sevi 5:30 PM (I) Sevi Family Thursday, February 27 5:30 PM Pierre Sihou Friday, February 28 8:00 AM Rosalye Galanti St. Gabriel Possenti, Saturday, March 1 pray for us! 5:30 PM Joseph & Miriam February 27 Walters 7:15 PM Castulu & Consuelo Rivera Sunday, March 2 7:40 AM Earl & Rozella Rafferty 9:00 AM St. Monica Parish 10:45 AM Mac Werner 12:30 PM Mario Aviles Juarez 6:00 PM Ryan Spaulding

On Saturday, March 1, Fr. Todd Goodson will be hearing confessions from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Praying for One Another Prayers of the Faithful and Bulletin Prayer List and Prayer Tree: Call the Parish Office at 253-2193, opt. 2 to have your intention included. Prayer Tree email address: [email protected]. Si desea incluir una intención en el boletín por favor llame al 253-2193, anexo 9 y hable con la Hermana Ana Maria o Julia Gonzalez, o déjele un mensaje. Please remember in your prayers / Por favor recuerde en sus oraciones a: Tanya Barker; Kyle Daehler; Sharon Hostetter, Scott Bauserman; William Quebrado; Barbara Gillenwaters Recently deceased / Fallecido Recientemente: Mary Surrat, mother of Julie Ahlrichs; Azael Asencion

Connecting Faith & Life Readings for March 2, 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34 Lecturas para el 2 de Marzo, el 8° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Primera Lectura: Isaías 49:14-15 Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 62:2-3, 6-9 Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 4:1-5 Evangelio: Mateo 6:24-34

New Parishioners Are Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos Nuevos Feligreses! New parishioner registration packets are available at the Welcome Kiosk every weekend in the Narthex

Parish Phone...................................................................... (317) 253-2193 Fax .................................................................................. 253-3342 E-mail ......................................... [email protected] Website .................................................... www.StMonicaIndy.org Mass Schedule........................................................................opt. 1 Prayer Tree…………………………………………..317-874-0087

Bulletin Submissions If you would like to submit an article for an upcoming bulletin, the deadline is Noon on the Sunday prior to the weekend announcement is to appear. Please send all bulletin submissions to email address [email protected].

Parish Staff Pastor, Rev. Todd Goodson ..................................................opt. 2 E-mail…..………………………[email protected] Associate Pastor, Rev. Dustin Boehm.....…………………..opt. 2 E-mail…….………………………[email protected] Emergency Line.....................................................................opt.7 Office Secretaries, Linda Pitcher & Martha Horvath . .........opt. 2 Business Manager, Barbara Bacon ........................................opt.2 E-mail ..............................................bbacon@StMonicaIndy.org Maintenance Director, Kevin Starkey .................................opt. 2 Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Young Adults, Doug Hunter……...…..………………………………...…..opt. 3 E-mail…………………....…[email protected] Religious Education Director, Mary Jo Thomas-Day .........opt. 4 E-mail .................................... [email protected] Pastoral Associate, Anne Corcoran ......................................opt. 5 E-mail ......................................... [email protected] Music Director, Christine Seitz ............................................opt. 6 E-mail ................................................ [email protected] Director of Communications/Volunteer Coordinator, Mel Ullrich………………….…….………………………….opt. 8 E-mail...……………………….…[email protected] Hispanic Ministry, Sr. Anna Marie Megel ...........................opt. 9 E-mail ..............................................amegel@StMonicaIndy.org

School Principal, Michelle Boyd ............................................... 255-7153 Fax .................................................................................. 259-5570 Website ..............................................................www.smsindy.org

Ministerio Hispano Hermana Ana María Megel o Julia Gonzalez .............. 253-2193-9 (los días lunes a viernes de 9:00 AM a 4:00 PM)

Boletín en Español - Anuncios Y Clases para Padres, Percy Consiglieri...................... .280-8551 Coordinadora de Bodas, Ana Ortega...……..………….493-9436 Coordinadora para Quinceañeras, Luz Maria Florez..717-1635; 280-9362 Clases de Biblia, Enrique y Carmen Rosa Hurtado........ 253-8173 Catecismo y Educación Religiosa, Maria Pimentel-Gannon ........... 298-3033 Jóvenes Adolencentes, Guadalupe Pimentel..............808-430-7455

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