505 N. La Cañada Drive Green Valley, Arizona 85614 Tel. 520-625-4536 Fax 520-625-1084 www.olvgv.org

Pastor Rev. Francisco R. Maldonado

Deacon Rudy Noriega Deacon Joseph Roinick Year of Mercy Misericordiae Vultus: The Face of Mercy is Pope Francis' official decree Mission Statement announcing this Jubilee Year of Mercy. “We, the parish community of Our Lady But Francis had already declared that of the Valley , inspired by Jesus "has shown the face of God's mercy" the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Holy back in 2013 on his first Palm Sunday as , are a community of faith. pope. Francis described Luke's account of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem: "Crowds, celebrating, praise, blessing, peace: joy fills We invite all God’s people to celebrate the air. Jesus has awakened great hopes, especially in the hearts His love through participation in liturgy, of the simple, the humble, the poor, the forgotten, those who do prayer, service and fellowship. not matter in the eyes of the world. He understands human We are committed to on-going faith sufferings . . . has bent down to heal body and soul." Entering formation for people of all ages. Jerusalem, Jesus looks at all of us with love, Francis continued, at our sicknesses and sins. "A beautiful scene, full of light, the We value the diverse gifts we have been light of the love of Jesus" (Pope Francis, Palm Sunday homily, given and freely share our time, talent, March 24, 2013). May this Jubilee Year's and and treasure to minister to the needs of Triduum make us Jesus' own light-bearers and love-givers to all all God’s people.” who long to see the Face of Mercy. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright (c) 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. Mass Intentions for the Week The Week Ahead ...

Monday, March 21 Monday, March 21 8:00AM , Chapel, 9AM-Noon † Rev. Merle Monnens St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 9AM-Noon Legion of Mary, Rm. 208, 8:45AM Tuesday, March 22 St. Vincent de Paul Mtg., Rm. 210, 9AM 8:00AM Exercise, Hall, 11:30AM ⧗ Our Lady of the Valley Parishioners Religious Education Classes, Grades 6 & 7, 6PM Life Teen, Rm. 213, 6PM Wednesday, March 23 Light of the World Retreat, Hall, 6-8:30PM 8:00AM † Alicia Aguilar, † Jack Hemming, † Larry Kennedy Tuesday, March 22 Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel, 9AM-Noon Thursday, March 24 Mary’s Prayer Group, Rm. 225, 8:45AM 7:00PM Rosary and Chaplet Recitation, Chapel, 3PM † Mary Viccaro, † Margaret & Llewellyn Halboth, Religious Education Classes, K-5, 4PM † Angie & Ernest Croce, † Marilyn Halboth, Wednesday, March 23 † Victor Gorski Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel, 9AM-Noon St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 9AM-Noon Friday, March 25 Quilters, Rm. 225 & Hall, 8:30AM No Masses Staff Meeting, Noon-2PM (Office Closed from 1-2PM) Saturday, March 26 Mah Jongg, Rm. 213, 12:30PM 7:00PM Apostles of Divine Mercy, Hall, 2PM Cantor Practice, Church, 2:30PM † Wanda Dehn Alleluia Choir Practice, Church, 3:30PM Sunday, March 27 Contemporary Choir Practice, Church, 4PM 7:00AM Religious Education Classes, K-5, 4PM † Mary Viccaro, † Donald Gant, † Tom Clabots, Thursday, March 24 † Pat Fisher, † Mary Kalvaitis, † Robert Keane, Office Closed † Margaret Hutt, † Jim McDonald of Repose, Hall, following 7PM Mass 9:00AM Friday, March 25 † Melba Fones, † Roy Sender, † Frank Gardner Office Closed Divine Mercy Novena, Church, 9AM 11:00AM Stations of the Cross, Church, 2PM † Jacqueline Bouchard, ⧗ Armando Lopez Communion Service, Church, 3PM 4:00PM Saturday, March 26 † Corrinne Jianopoulos Blessing of Food, Church, 1PM Divine Mercy Novena, Church, 2PM † Deceased  Living ⧗ Special Intention Sunday, March 27 Please remember in your prayers all those listed in our Divine Mercy Novena, Church, 2PM Book of Intentions. Attendance Figures Book of Intentions March 12 & 13 will be reported in next week’s This book is located in the Narthex. If you or bulletin. someone you know has a special intention, please write the person’s name in the book. These intentions are prayed for during each Mass. Names are not mentioned. OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday, March 24 Bulletin Articles Deadline for April 3 bulletin is Holy Thursday Monday, March 21. Please email: [email protected] or bring to the parish office. Friday, March 25 Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! Note—articles may be edited for content and space constraints.

Page 2 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 Today’s Readings Treasures From Our Tradition

Gospel at the Procession with Palms: Jesus' entry into What day is today? Ask most folks strolling home Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40). from church today and they will reply "Palm Sunday." First Reading: In spite of my sufferings I am not Not too long ago, today was known as the "Second disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Sunday of the Passion," and in 1970 it was renamed Psalm: My God, my God, why have you abandoned "Passion Sunday." This made some sense, since the me? (Psalm 22). procession recalling Christ's entry into Jerusalem is Second Reading: Christ emptied himself, and God usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, filled this emptiness with exaltation but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every (Philippians 2:6-11). liturgy. In its most recent incarnation, the name for Gospel: The account of Christ's passion according this day includes both aspects of the celebration: to Luke (Luke 22:14-23:56). "Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord." In the The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, United States today, most worshipers are provided International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. with palm branches, although in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches Readings for the Week are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the entire Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 structure of the week to come was revised even as the Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; traditional name, "Holy Week," was retained. The Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 major benefit of the restructuring of our calendar is to Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; help us see that the Triduum, the great three days Mt 26:14-25 beginning at sunset this Thursday and extending until Thursday, Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Christian life. Jn 13:1-15 Today, as you ponder the Lord's Passion, you may Friday: Is 52:13 - 53:12; consider your response to so great a gift. Centuries Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; ago, good Christians vowed to go on pilgrimage to Jn 18:1-19:42 Jerusalem. Today, at least once in your lifetime, Saturday: promise to participate faithfully in the liturgies. Now Gn 1:1-2:2; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; begins the Church's annual baptismal retreat: don't be Gn 22:1-18; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; Ex 14:15-15:1; Ex 15:1-6, left out! Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 17-18; Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Ps 19:8-11; Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4; Rom 6:3-11; Scripture Commentary Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 PASSION Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; The word "passion" connotes deep, focused Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9; (at an engagement. It also relates to passivity, interestingly. afternoon or evening Mass Lk 24:13-35) The deeply passionate person in the Gospel narrative from Luke is Jesus. He appears passive, but he is not. Saints and Special Observances He is wholly self-possessed and wholly present for the one day that begins on Thursday evening at his last Thursday: Holy Thursday; begins meal with his apostles and ends with his burial before Friday: Friday of the Passion of the Lord sunset the next day. Then follows the long Sabbath Saturday: ; Vigil of Easter silence. The narrative of the Passion is read whole and Sanctuary Lights without pause on the Palm Sunday of the Passion. This story, found in each of the Gospels, is unchanging. We Week of March 20 are the ones who change. Each year, we bring ourselves with another year's history to hear and heed Special Intention of D. & M. Cerny and the story we so badly need. Life has its way with us,

W. Schlesinger and we look again to the Passion narratives to learn to By M. Cerny follow. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Page 3 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 Liturgy Calendar Alleluia Choir

Schedule of Special Masses & Events in the Church Thursday, March 24, 7PM (Holy Thursday) Thursday, March 24 Friday, March 25, 3PM (Good Friday) (Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper) Saturday, March 26, 7PM () Mass at 7PM Sunday, March 27, 9AM (Easter Sunday) Altar of Repose from 8:30PM-Midnight

Friday, March 25 (Good Friday) Divine Mercy Novena A day of universal fast and abstinence Divine Mercy Novena, 9AM Join us to pray this novena in Silent Worship, Noon-2PM church in preparation for Divine Stations of the Cross, 2PM Mercy Sunday. Times of the Communion Service (The Passion According to John, prayer are in the Liturgy Adoration of the Cross and Communion), 3PM Calendar article. Jesus told St. Faustina, “I want Saturday, March 26 to grant a complete pardon to the Blessing of the Easter Food, 1PM souls that will go to confession and receive Holy Divine Mercy Novena, 2PM Communion on the feast of My Mercy” (Diary 1109). Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, 7PM-9:30PM “Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust Sunday, March 27 (Easter Sunday) to My mercy” (Diary 300). Mass Times: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 4PM Divine Mercy Novena, 2PM

Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1 Divine Mercy Novena, 3PM This is an on-going series taken from Saturday, April 2 Faith - Questions and Answers About the Catholic Faith Divine Mercy Novena, 2PM John V. McGuire, C.Ss.R Sunday, April 3 (Divine Mercy Sunday) Divine Mercy Novena, 2PM Is it true that there was another Apostle named “Judas?” Mass, 4PM es, actually Saint Jude would have been Fasting and Abstinence called Judas in Hebrew. That’s why the betrayer is identified in the Gospel as Judas FASTING binds those between the ages of 18 and Iscariot (a family name). Pointedly, John 59 to limit themselves to ONE FULL MEAL on Good Y14:22 refers to Saint Jude as “Judas, not the Iscariot.” Friday. Saint Jude is known in Matthew 10 and Luke 18 as

ABSTINENCE binds those 14 years and older from Thaddeus. He was a relative of Jesus and the brother eating meat on Good Friday. of James the Less. Devotion to Saint Jude as the patron of those in dire need dates back to the time of Saint Bridget of Sweden (d. 1373 A.D.), to whom the Marriage Banns devotion was revealed. As Pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, I am pleased to announce the banns of marriage between MASUMI MORALES and ESSENTIAL REDUCTION MICHAEL ATENCIO, both of Our Lady of the All my theology is Valley parish. If anyone knows of just cause reduced to this narrow why they should not be joined together in compass: "Jesus Christ Holy Matrimony, I ask you to notify me. This is the came into the world to second posting of banns for this couple. save sinners." Rev. Francisco R. Maldonado Archibald Alexander

Page 4 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 Pro-Life Ministry St. Vincent de Paul Society

And so Pilate … handed Him over to be crucified. Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the Mk 15:15 holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to Reflection. The Passion of Christ was far take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through more horrible than our crucifixes portray. death to new life. He suffered to rescue the human life He had As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent created, to snatch it from the kingdom of de Paul Poor Box or contribute at our monthly death and bring it into His kingdom of life. collection, know that you are a sign of God’s love to Let us remember this Lent that Jesus endured His those who carry their cross of suffering and pain. Passion for every unborn child in the womb. He endured every pain that the unborn might be saved as well as the born. Featured Lighthouse Materials Prayer. Lord, lessen my fear and increase my Good Friday is the beginning of the Divine Mercy courage, that I may suffer with You for the sake of life. Novena, leading to Divine Mercy Sunday. The Lighthouse kiosk has a variety of Divine Mercy Today’s RCIA Class booklets for your information and reflection, or pick up a free Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet pamphlet The Paschal Mystery from the kiosk. See the Liturgy Calendar article for To ransom us from sin, Jesus became the prayer times. innocent sacrifice in his Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension. Through His sacrifice, we can have the gift of hope, the Annual Catholic Appeal sure promise of life as children of God. Summary Progress Report as of February 29, 2016 Give the Gift of Yourself Parish Goal: $142,130.00 Our Parish is blessed with a large congregation, Pledge Total: $26,470.00 one which is also blessed with great experience and Straight Gift Total: $63,497.00 diversity. So it is natural that we have, as Paul points Pledges & Gifts Total: $89,967.00 out, a rich variety of talents and individual gifts. As he Pledge Percent to Goal: 63.30% says, “let us exercise them.” Total Fulfilled: $66,956.00 Those who wish to participate in the life of the Percent of Pledge Fulfilled: 74.42% Parish will find many avenues. They vary in degree Pledge Balance Remaining: $23,011.00 according to one’s time, ability, and desire. Thank you for your generous support! One such opportunity is listed below.

Get involved in ministry. KEEP OUR MILITARY IN YOUR PRAYERS

Come join us and meet new As a faith community, let us pray that God will people by becoming a member of protect all who serve our country. Amen. the Our Lady of the Valley Welcoming Committee. MSgt Jeffrey Tuthill, Salvatore Polanco, For more information, call Eric Garcia, Captain Don Gabrielson, Pat Day at 792-0916. Lance Corporal William Jordan Vega, Kristin Day, Justin Glass, SSgt Ilija Balach III, ETSN Kyle Manns, SSgt Justin Ketterer, Matthew Theisen, PRAYER REQUESTS Cmdr. Patrick Boyce Our Prayer Warriors will pray for you! Contact Renee Villani at 648-0453 or Please call the office at 625-4536 Ext 101 when your [email protected] service man or woman has come home.

Page 5 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 Beloved Saint Biography 2015 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT Please print clearly SAINT TORIBIO DE MOGROVEJO (1538-1606)

March 23 NAME: ______In times of crisis, God always “surprises” the ENVELOPE # ______Church with unlikely saints, through whom Christ’s light radiates beyond their local communities to  I will pick-up my statement at the parish office illumine the universal Church. Charles Borromeo was  Mail my statement to: such a saint: appointed Archbishop of Milan at twenty- one by his papal uncle, epitomizing the corruption that ADDRESS: ______the Reformers condemned, Charles instead inspired a revival that reinvigorated a Church devastated by the CITY: ______ZIP ______Reformation. His less well-known contemporary,  Email my statement to: Toribio de Mongrovejo, was God’s “saintly surprise” in

the New World. Spanish-born lawyer, professor, head of the feared Inquisition, Toribio was still a layman ______@ ______when a grateful king appointed him Archbishop of far- Mail or bring this request to the parish office or off Lima. Once in Peru, however, Toribio was appalled place it in the collection basket. at the abuse of indigenous peoples by the occupying

Please allow 2-3 days for your statement to be conquistadores—his fellow countrymen—and by the prepared and mailed. complicity of the clergy. He became the natives’ devoted advocate, building churches, schools, hospitals, and the first seminary in the Americas, publishing catechisms and prayer books in the native I GOT UP ONE MORNING languages he painstakingly mastered. Four hundred years later, whenever Pope Benedict welcomed Latin American bishops to Rome, he always invoked “the I got up early one morning, shining example of San Toribio.” And rushed right into the day. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. I had so much to accomplish, That I didn’t take time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me, How could God send his only And heavier came each task, Son to die? Why doesn’t God help me, I wondered. Because Adam and Eve sinned, we needed He answered: “You didn’t ask”. a Savior to pay the price and save us from I wanted to see joy and beauty, sin and death. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone But the day toiled on gray and bleak. who believes in Him might not perish but I wondered why God didn’t show me. might have eternal life” (John 3:16). He said: “You didn’t seek”. While it was not easy for God to send His Son to I tried to come into God’s presence, die, He did it because He loves us and wants us to be I used all my keys at the lock, with Him in heaven. God gently and lovingly chided, However, this does not mean God the Son was “My child, you didn’t knock”. forced to die for us. Jesus said, “No one takes (my life) from Me, but I lay it down on my own” (John I woke up early this morning, 10:18). Jesus’ sacrifice was freely offered to the And paused before entering the day. Father on our behalf. “Indeed, out of love for his I had so much to accomplish, Father and for men, whom the Father wants to save, Jesus freely accepted his Passion and That I had to take time to pray. death” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, N. 609). The love of the Father and the Son for us was Begin your days the RIGHT way - in prayer! proved to the end of the Cross.

Page 6 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 PARISH ACTIVITIES Below are listed a number of the on-going organizations active in our parish. Dates and places of meetings and/or activities for the current week are listed in the “The Week Ahead ...” column of the bulletin.

BINGO OUR LADY’S PRAYER GROUP Join us Sundays, September - May, in the Hall. Doors open at Meets weekly on Tuesdays after 8AM Mass in Rm. 225 of the 5PM; Bonanza game begins at 6PM followed by the regular Holy Family Center. Parishioner prayer requests are games. Snack bar is available. presented to the Lord. All are welcome.

BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL Contract bridge players meet Fridays in Room 213. Arrive Monthly meetings, open to all, are held September - May on between 11-11:15AM to guarantee a seat, play begins the 1st Monday at 11AM. promptly at 11:30AM. Men and women are invited to play. PARISH LIBRARY CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS The parish library is in Rm. 209 and always open when the Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday at 9AM in Rm. Holy Family Center is open, Monday - Friday from 8AM-3PM. 213. All women of the parish are welcome. You can browse and use the self-checkout system to borrow books, CDs and DVDs. CATHOLIC VINTAGE SINGLES PRO-LIFE MINISTRY This group is open to Catholic singles, 55 or older. Meetings The rosary recited on Thursdays after the 8AM Mass and the are on the 1st Saturday in Rm. 213, September - May. A list of 8AM Mass on Saturday are offered for the intention of pro-life. activities for the month is available in the parish office. ST. PEREGRINE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP CUB SCOUT PACK 328 Lend spiritual support to anyone affected by cancer at any Meets every Thursday from 6-7:15PM in the Holy Family phase of his/her journey. This program will help you work Center. Contact Janice Descamps for further information through the emotions that occur at the varying stages of this ([email protected]). disease through prayers and discussion in the grace of the EXERCISE CLASSES Holy Spirit. The group meets every first Friday after the 8AM A low-impact exercise class especially designed for seniors Mass in Room 225. every Monday at 11:30AM and Friday at Noon in the Hall. ROSARY MAKERS This group meets on the last Monday of each month in FAITH SHARING CONVERSATIONS Rm. 225 from 1-2PM. Join us as we examine the Sunday readings and share, very informally, in a prayerful environment. For more information SANDWICH MAKERS call Lee Laughner, 393-1199. Sandwiches for the needy are made on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday and the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30AM in ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION the Hall. All help is welcome. Branch 425, meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, September - May at 5:30PM. Contact Dick at 625-0796. STEPHEN MINISTERS are trained lay volunteers ready to offer God’s love through a Christian caring relationship on a JUST COFFEE one-on-one basis to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, On sale the 2nd weekend of each month. These sales help the separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, lonely and aging, coffee growers of Chiapas, Mexico. or with other needs. For more information call 625-4536; press 8 when prompted and leave a message. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #6842  4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY #1918 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY For more information, visit www.gvkofc.org. This ministry operates a thrift store and distributes clothing, food, and other types of assistance to families in our parish LEGION OF MARY and community. Volunteers are welcome to work in the thrift Join us on Mondays from 8:45-10:15AM in Rm. 208 of the Holy store or participate in home visitations. For more information, Family Center. Become a TRUE FRIEND of those in care call Stephany Brown at 648-2226. centers and retirement homes. WELCOMING COMMITTEE LINE DANCING This ministry fosters an atmosphere of welcome to all Line dancers meet on Thursday mornings in the Hall from parishioners and sponsors the Welcome Mass and reception 8:30-11AM. All are invited. held twice yearly.

MAH JONGG WOMEN’S GUILD Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation plus a The Women’s Guild meets on Wednesday from 9AM-Noon in degree of chance. A group plays this fun game on Wednesdays the Holy Family Center. The quilting group makes lap quilts and Fridays. which are donated to local charities.

Page 7 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 Jesus sits at the table with the disciples for the Last Supper. He lets them know that he will Easter Preparation suffer and not eat again until there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God. During this week, prepare your heart for Easter. Directions: Find the way through the maze by spelling Monday—Do something nice for 3 different people. what was served at the Last Supper. Letters can be Tuesday—List 3 things that Jesus would be proud of found in any direction. you for and 3 things that need improvement. Wednesday—Talk to an adult or friend about what the true meaning of easter is all about. Don’t be afraid to ask silly questions Thursday—Pray to Jesus and thank Him for what He suffered for you. Friday—Do the stations of the cross. They are listed in your Bible. Saturday—Read through the Glorious Mysteries (also listed in your Bible) or say the Rosary.

To place an ad in our bulletin call Claudia Borders at 520-298-1265.

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Masses Pastoral Associate and Funeral Liturgist Weekday Masses (Monday - Saturday) ..…………..… 8AM Mrs. Judy Sender, O.P. Saturday (Mass of Anticipation) ..……………………..… 4PM Ext 109, [email protected]

Sunday ..………………………………… 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 4PM Business Office Spanish Mass …..... Second Sunday of the month at 1PM Douglas Lozier, Business Manager Holy Days of Obligation ...... … 8AM, Noon, 7PM Ext. 106, [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel Rich Hornak, Accountant, Ext. 107 Daily …………………………………………………... 9AM-Noon Clara Aguilar, Administrative Assistant, Fridays ……………………………………………….… 9AM-5PM Ext 113, [email protected]

Liturgy of the Hours, Chapel Liturgy and Wedding Coordinator Recited Monday-Saturday …..………...…………...... 7:30AM Linda Johnson, Ext 105, [email protected]

Rosary Music Ministry Recited Monday-Saturday, Church ..…...……….… 7:30AM Tamara Kahrimanis, Director of Music, Choir Director, Tuesdays, Chapel …………………………………. 3PM Pianist Thursdays, Church .……..……… after 8AM Mass Terry Manns, Pianist

Pat Leege ~ Chris Erickson, Organists Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church Recited Monday-Saturday, Church ………….…...… 7:15AM Director of Religious Education Tuesdays, Chapel ………………………………….……………. 3PM Mrs. Madeline Cotsonas, O.P. Ext. 104, [email protected] Mrs. Mary Cesario, O.P. Caring for the People of God Ext 115, [email protected]

Youth Coordinator Communion to the Hospitalized, Nursing Home Guadalupe Pankoke, Residents and Homebound - Arranged by request. Ext. 111, [email protected] Contact the Pastoral Associate at 625-4536 Ext 109. Sacristans Anointing of the Sick - First Fridays after 8AM Mass Don Warhol, Leroy Policky, Mary Jane Goodrick, and upon request. Brian Connolly and Robert Meehan

Baptism - Second and fourth Saturday of the month Receptionist at 10AM; baptism classes held on the third Friday of the Elaine Wentz, Ext 101, [email protected] month, registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Bulletin Editor Reconciliation - Wednesday and Friday after the 8AM Ann Suto, Ext. 102, [email protected] Mass; Saturday from 3-3:45PM. Facility Maintenance Matrimony - Arrangements must be made 6 months Alberto Meza and Juan Zozaya in advance of the planned wedding date; call the office to Housekeeper schedule an initial interview with the Pastor. Lugarda Trujillo Have you been away from the Church and wish to return? The Come Home Program is for you. Contact Barbara Hall at 625-4319. Parish Office Hours

Need help with an annulment? If you are considering Monday-Thursday …….... 8:30AM-12PM and 1-4:30PM preparing a petition or are a respondent in an annulment Friday …………………………..…………………… 8:30AM-Noon there is help available. Contact Deacon Joe at 625-4536 Ext 112 or Georgene Sorenson at 399-0868. Church closes - Monday-Thursday at 3PM, Friday at Noon Mass Intentions - Please submit request at the parish office two weeks prior to requested date.

New Parishioners - We welcome you to our parish. To register pick up a registration form in the Narthex kiosk or call the parish office.

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