St. Jerome Catholic Church Scripture Verse When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. - Mk 1:32-34

Vision Statement To love the Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls and to love our neighbors as ourselves. February 4, 2018 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9820 Chapel Road, Waco, Texas 76712 • Church Office 666-7722 • Fax 666-4848 • Brooks Hall 666-6222 • CCE Office 666-6222 Celebrations Parish Contacts Mass Schedule Parish Staff Sunday Masses– Main Sanctuary Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj, Pastor First Saturday 7:00 am (Grotto) Rae Carter, Greg George, Ray Jones, Deacons Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm Karen Fell, Business Manager Sunday 8:30 am, 11:00 am Christine Moore, Director of Religious Education Sunday 5:00 pm Daryl Nagel, Senior Youth Minister Weekday Services– Ave Maria Chapel Tues.– Mass 5:30pm Luci Lamers, Junior Youth Minister Wed.– Mass 7:00am & 5:30pm Louis Leanos, Stewardship Director Thurs.– Mass 5:30pm Liz Rogers, Music Director Friday – Mass 7:00am & 12:15pm Brenda Macy, Secretary Holidays Alan Nolan, Maintenance Manager See Bulletin or Website Patrick Rodriguez, Maintenance Assistant Sacraments and Prayer Bill Parrish, Finance Committee Baptism Don O’Toole, Van Use Coordinator Preparation classes held the third Thursday of each month, Preschool Staff 6:30-8:30pm in Jordan Hall. Bobby Jetelina, Director Reconciliation Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 5:00-5:30pm and Tiffany Burch, Julie Berger, Teachers Sunday 7:45-8:15am, 10:15-10:45am, 4:15-4:45pm. Peggy Steffek, Stacey Rainey, Sr. Frisca Guria, Aides Marriage Pastoral Council [email protected] Contact Fr. Selvaraj at least 6 months in advance. Tim Asyn Julie Ernzen Rosary Jeff Bauer Emily Hunter Saturday at 5:25pm before 6:00pm Mass. Eileen Bentsen Ed Jasek Third Sunday at 7:50am before 8:30am Mass. Peter Campbell Anne Peter Third Sunday at 10:20am before 11:00am Mass. Amanda Chasteen First Fridays at 11:30am in the Ave Maria Chapel. Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri. Eucharistic Adoration — First Friday, see page 3. Fridays from 7:30am—Noon Bulletin Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday

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Readings for the Week of February 4, 2018 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 Saturday, February 3, 2018 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 6:00pm † Matthew Wrocklage [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Sunday, February 4, 2018 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/ 8:30am † Jamie Brigman Mk 7:14-23 11:00am † Anna Marie Macy Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 5:00pm FTP Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 5:30pm Communion Service Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19- Wednesday, February 7, 2018 20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 7:00am Communion Service Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 5:30pm Communion Service 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Thursday, February 8, 2018 5:30pm Communion Service Baptisms in January Friday, February 9, 2018 7:00am Communion Service Lainey Ray Hanna 12:15pm Communion Service Ariadne Sixtos Padilla Saturday, February 10, 2018 Adelyn Jean Long 6:00pm † Francis & Norma Hardy Sunday, February 11, 2018 Please Note: There will be Communion Services during 8:30am † Matthew Nicholas Barrera the week with no Reconciliation on Tues. or Thurs. until 11:00am † Efigenia Lopez Fr. Raj returns on Feb. 16th. 5:00pm FTP Week at a glance:

Sun., February 4—2nd Collection, Building Fund The Sanctuary Candle is burning 9:45am, CCE, Brooks and Annex this week in loving memory of Cecil Coffee. 11:00am, Scouts Sunday 3:00pm, Band Practice, Sanctuary 6:15pm, SYG & JYG, MTC Our condolences are extended to parishioners Mon., February 5 Edward Ustanik and family on the loss of his 6:00pm, Scouts, Brooks Hall, Gym brother, Tom Ustanik; 6:00pm, Women’s Society Board Mtg., 1AA and to Dennis Hoelscher and family on the loss Tues., February 6 of his brother, Alan Hoelscher. 9:45am, Bible Study, 3AA 11:45am, New Horizons, Jordan Hall May Tom’s and Alan’s souls rest in 5:00—8:00pm, Private Event, Gym God's eternal peace. 6:30pm, Bible Study, Jordan Hall Wed., February 7 Our Gifts to God 8:00am—3:00pm, Day of Reflection, A&J Hall A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will 6:30pm, CCE, Brooks, Jordan, Annex himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 6:30pm, Class, John Bosco Hall

6:30pm, R.C.I.A., Raphael Hall January 22—28 Thurs., February 8 6:00am, TMIY, Brooks Hall Envelopes (120)……………...…...….$5,531.00 3:30—5:30pm, A & J, Gym, Private Checks……………………….……….$1,712.00 5:30pm, KC 1st Degree, Raphael Hall Cash……………………….….……....$1,588.67 6:00pm, Pack Leaders Mtg., 3AA Children’s Collection……….….…...... $50.00 6:00pm, Waco Catholic Moms, Jordan Hall Online Collections (46)..………….… .$2,792.08 Sat., February 10—2nd Collection, Catholic Higher Ed Total…………………………...... …..$11,673.75 8:00am, TMIY, Jordan Hall

Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s 10:00am, Little Flowers, Brooks Hall and may God bless you. Fr. Raj 6:30pm, Valentine’s Dance, GYM

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Worship Life and Faith Formation Ministries

Liturgy of the Hours Liturgy of the Hours are prayed each morning in the Ave Maria Chapel, before Mass or at 7:00am. Please join us.

Lenten Fridays/Eucharistic Adoration There will be no Friday morning Adoration during Lent, instead there will be Adoration every Friday in the Sanctuary from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Benediction is at 6:00 pm. At 6:15 pm Stations of the Cross begin, which helps us reflect on the passion and death of . Stations of the Cross will be read by the following groups each week: Feb 16 – Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ); Feb 23 – The Women’s Society – Stations of the Cross from Mary’s View; Mar 3 – MOSTJ; Mar 9 – Knights of Columbus (Fish Dinner); Mar 16 – Waco Catholic Moms; Mar 23 – Senior Youth Group - Mime Stations; Mar 30 – 3PM Good Friday – MOSTJ - Fr. Raj Reflection. After Stations the group responsible for the Stations of the Cross each week will put on a Lenten Supper in Jordan Hall. All are invited and urged to come to these devotions.

R.C.I.A. Redemptive Suffering—Every pain we endure with love, every cross borne with resignation, benefits every man, woman, and child in the Mystical Body of Christ. Those who are chosen to bear a greater portion of suffering than others are called by God to heal the souls of many whose lives are bereft of the knowledge and love of God. Redemptive Suffering not only helps poor sinners directly by suffering for them but edifies and consoles good and holy souls as they journey through life striving for holiness. This dual role of Redemptive Suffering merits for those chosen by God for such a role, a glory and hap- piness in the Kingdom beyond our concepts or imagination. Like Jesus, their sufferings, united to His, rise to Heaven and obtain grace and repentance for those who are straying from God and His Love. Class Topic 2/7: Psychology & Theology – Redemptive suffering – Annulments

Baptism Class Jordan Hall, 6:30pm. Classes are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This class is required for parents who wish to have their child baptized. The next class will be this Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Scripture Study and Continuing Adult Education Morning group meets in the Annex from 9:45 to 11:30 am. Evening group meets in Jordan Hall from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Contact: Joan Potter at 254-420-1868 or Deacon Greg George at 254-424-3061. All are invited.

Adult Sunday School Classes Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45am in Raphael Hall while CCE classes are meeting. We will not meet the week of the MOSTJ pancake breakfast each month.

That Man Is You That Man Is You! is a men's program that meets weekly. There are two group, Thursday Morning views Catching Fire: Be- coming Flame by Fr. Albert Haase and David the King by Bishop Robert Barron (Brooks Hall 5:50 am). Saturday Morning group views The Bibler and the Sacraments by Matthew Leonard (Jordan Hall 8:00 am). We watch the video program fol- lowed by small group discussion. Thursday program starts Feb. 1st, Saturday program starts Feb. 3rd. Information Bill Leek 716-3416.

Prayer Line To request prayers for your intentions, please call Susan Voneida at 254-776-3339.

Homebound & Nursing Home Ministry Due to the generous response of the St. Jerome parishioners, our Eucharistic Ministers are now available to visit the follow- ing senior care homes in our area: Greenview Manor, Ridgecrest, Wesley Woods, Delaney at Lake Waco, Heartis, Royal Manor I & II, Arbor House, Living Springs Village, Regent Care, Senior Care of Hewitt, The Brazos, and Stoney Brook of Hewitt. If you know of a Catholic residing in one of these homes, or who is homebound, who is not receiving communion now and would like to begin receiving the Eucharist weekly, please call Joe or Carole Anne Falsone at 225-250-8776.

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, will need to attend an EIM Workshop.

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Parish Life and Community Outreach Ministries

Life after Loss Loss is an inevitable part of life, and grief is a natural part of the healing process. Dealing with a significant loss can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. The Surviving Loss ministry provides emotional and spiritual comfort and support for those who experience loss. For information on support sessions, please call the church office at 254-666-7722 or send an email to [email protected].

Knights of Columbus Council 13005 Our Spring Blood Drive will be held on March 18th from 8:00am to 2:00pm in Jordan Hall. Please see St. Jerome’s web- site for a complete KC Calendar of Events. To join the Knights, please contact Pat Flavin at 254-235-1893.

Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ) Our Pancake Breakfast includes two kinds of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, chocolate milk, orange juice and coffee. Our next pancake breakfast is Sunday, February 11th in Jordan Hall at 9:30 am. We’re always looking for men to help. Call Bill Leek at 254-716-3416 for information.

St. Jerome Women's Society We have such an exciting evening planned for our meeting on February 19th at 6:30pm. Sophie Martinez from the Crime Prevention Division of the Waco Police Department will be here to speak on "Personal Safety," a subject that is of most im- portance to all of us. Do not miss this one! As always, delicious and abundant goodies will be provided. Ladies and Gentle- men of our Parish! Coming soon is the exciting production of our very own cookbook. Please get those special recipes ready for publication. More information, soon.

Waco Catholic Moms Group We meet in Jordan Hall every other Thursday from 7:00-9:00 pm. Our group also hosts play dates, moms nights out, and much more! For more information, contact Andrea Guajardo at 281-415-6475 or [email protected]. We hope you can join us!

Pro-Life Respect Life Ministry will be holding a sign-up campaign next weekend for the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil at Waco Planned Parenthood which begins February 14. Please plan to stop by the sign-up table in the foyer to make a prayer com- mitment to end abortion. To join our ministry, please contact Jo Ann Wiese at [email protected] or 254-772-8663.

Columbarium For information on our Columbarium, go to: https://www.stjeromewaco.org/columbarium. To purchase a niche, please call Bobby Jetelina at (254) 776-2312 or Mary Cunningham-Hilliard at (254) 722-7896.

Pot Luck Dinners Join us for our fun and relaxing February potluck. This will be held after the 6:00pm Mass on February 17th. You can drop off your main dish, salad or dessert in Jordan Hall before Mass. Come and enjoy community at its best.

New Horizons Our next meeting will be Feb. 6th at 11:45am in Jordon Hall. It’s a special luncheon prepared by Tony Caruso: spaghetti and meatballs with all the trimmings. Seniors plan to join us.

9 Day Holy Land Pilgrimage Please join Father Raj on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. November 07 — November 15, 2018. Visiting Jaffa, Caesarea, Nazareth, Cana, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, , Church of the Transfiguration, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa. Celebrate Mass Daily with Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension. Please call Glenda Ruiz (254)732-2404 for more information. Please join us for a Holy Land Pilgrimage Presentation on Monday, February 12th at 7:00pm in Jordan Hall.

RED-C Catholic Radio Tune in to 98.3 FM for RED-C Catholic Radio in Central Texas. To listen live online go to http://www.redcradio.org/.

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Parish Life Ministries and Community Events

Cedarbrake Retreat Center Ash Wednesday, Faith Conquers Fear, February 14, 2018—The Ash Wednesday day of reflection will be held on Feb- ruary 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30pm. The cost is $40 and includes lunch. (www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake-calendar)

Austin Catholic Men’s Conference No Man Left Behind, Saturday, February 17, 2018—St. Jerome Parish, with the Knights of Columbus and men’s groups, is offering a limited number of tickets for only $27, a huge discount. To register at the discounted price, call Mike Kelly at 254-644-2272. For more information visit the Conference web site at www.centexcatholic.com

Formed (The Catholic Faith on Demand) To register for a free account go to formed.org. Our Parish Code to register is 8NCKHW and is free to all our parishioners.

Text-to-Give We are keeping up with technology! Our parish now offers Text-to-Give. You can text any amount to (254) 232-4267, and enter the fund code to make a donation. Your transactions will be processed through the Online Giving account associ- ated with the phone number. If you would like to set up an account, log on to stjeromewaco.org and click the online giving button.

Reicher Re-Union & Casino Night Celebration Join us for Reicher Catholic High School’s annual fundraising and community event, Reicher Re-Union & Casino Night Celebration, on Friday, February 16, at 6pm at Downtown 301 Event Center located at 301 South 2nd Street in Waco. En- joy dinner, live music, dancing, a silent and audible auction, and so much more. Tickets are $50 per person in advance or $75 at the door. Contact Mr. Hurtado for tickets or more information at 254-752-8349.

St. Valentine's Day Dance Tickets for our annual Valentine's dance will be on sale next weekend. The price is $20.00 per ticket and includes a fabulous dinner, wine, entertainment and dancing to the our very own Outback Band. Be sure to mark February 10th, 6:30pm, on your calendar. This incredibly fun evening will be held in the Mother Teresa Center and both singles and couples (Adults only) are welcome.

Reicher Open House You are invited to attend Reicher Rally : Open House on February 11, 1-3 pm. Visit with faculty, staff and current parents; receive information about curriculum, tuition, financial aid and services; learn about athletics, clubs and student life from current students; and tour the facilities. Register to win door prizes including a PLAYSTATION 4! For more information, call Mr. Hurtado at 254-752-8349.

Knights of Columbus, Council #1358, Annual Lenten Fish Fry Fridays KC Hall, 5505 Sanger Ave., Begins Feb. 16 and ends March 23rd from 5:00-8:00pm. $9 per plate, dine in or take out.

Birthdays (February 16—20)

May God bless you and give you health, wealth, and prosperity.

Feb. 16—Bob Potter, Julie Powell, Cindy Rocks, Bill Ward, Stephanie Sanders, Daniel Curry, Emma Olivarez. Feb. 17—Geri Rodriguez, Jessica Lamb, Dylan Olivares, Stella Clafferty. Feb. 18—James Barron, Phillip Pruente, Hillary Jaska, Allison Bellert, Ryan Sanders, Diego Hasbun, David Love, Priscilla Vega. Feb. 19—Neva Amyett, Claire Raineri, Maribel Orozco-Valdez, Valeria Argueta, Ivan Herrera, Ethan Bockoven. Feb. 20—Alice Gallagher, Nancy Lashombe, Jeff Bauer, Melanie Garcia, Matthew Kirzeder.

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Prayer Requests

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

† God Bless Pope Francis, Bishop Joe Vasquez, our a good report. Pastor, Fr. Raj, and our Deacons. † My relationship with my girlfriend. My nephew & sis- † Our military men & women: protection, courage & safe ter at a difficult time. return; & for their families. † All my children—peace & strength. My parents whose † President Trump & staff: guidance, wisdom, and health is failing & feeling alone. All married couples— protection; protection for the U.S. strength & guidance. † Peace on Earth. † My family; especially Mom. My grandma & grandpa in † Judy and her Aunt Myrtle. their old age. Thanksgiving for all I have. † Laura & Liz to get well. B Jim, Big O. † Val’s eye problem to get better. † My grandson Branson, son David, brothers Jeff & John. † Bernie J at WRH, improved health, bless her care giv- Successful family business. Paul & Ann H. Ms. Dana’s ers. mother. † Hospital test to be successful. † K. family—father died in accident, mother burned, † Abby & Brandon that they are always loved. Jr. to find children hurt. a job soon. † My brother, Orien, he goes through his surgery. my † Repose of the soul of Harry Treese. son, Robert that he’s filled with the ; my † Healing for Lauri T. & Donna H. Children and grand- brothers & sisters health Bill, Sherry, Orien, Sandie & children back to church. Robert. That Lois F is healed. † Letha for successful surgery. Homebound parishioners. † All those dealing with cancer; continued good health & Robert—arm pain—wellness. Grandchildren and good spirits for my Mother; thank you for my job; that children health. Business to get better. my sisters’ challenges will ease; for my nephew & his † My mother’s house to sell soon. kids; St. John Paul II keep me in your care; St. Jude, † Job happiness for my children. pray for me, for all those needing transplants and for † Alli’s tests to reveal what the cause of her affliction— world peace. please not a tumor or stroke. † Healing of health issues for Bonnie & Jean. † Husband’s health and children to find their way. † Rest in peace, dear Bob Ryan. † Protection & direction for son & daughter. Safe & en- Job Opening at Reicher High School joyable trip for son. Health for daughter. God’s grace Applicants for part-time (30 hours per week) business man- on the sick—thank you for good health. Safe travels for ager for Reicher Catholic High School may contact Marilyn Fr. Raj. Michalka at [email protected]. The full job descrip- † Son, N., good health, happiness, guidance. Daily tion is on the website at www.reicher.org/employment. thanksgiving; good health, patience, faith, humility, & protection. Married Couples Register for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend † Continued health for Ethan; continued health & happi- today! An upcoming weekend is scheduled for February 16- ness for my family. Teresa’s house to sell. Help for our 18 at Cedarbrake Renewal Center. To apply online visit: grandson. austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512- † My daughter her safety, depression, my job, husband’s 677-WWME (9963) or email [email protected]. health, parents. Call early to ensure a space. † Grandson to find his way. Children to return to church; grandchildren baptized. Sick in Our Parish † Rick & Tricia. † Sister-in-law Debbie dealing with cancer. Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially: † Strength for Mother, healing for Dad and brother Alex. † That I start feeling better. My children & husband. Mary Clark, Maureen Cotner, † Daughter’s relationship. Good health. Souls in Purga- Kathy Crow, Scott Crow, Ignacio Estrada, tory. Carol Friedman, Ursula Gunn, Joan Jasek, † Jason-Leukemia-strength to get through. Deacon Ray Jones, Theresa Julian, James Kreder, † B to make good choices in life. Carl Kuhnle, Linda McDorman, Jean Pedrotti, † Children to be good moral people. MaryAnn Prochaska, Mary Ann Rodriguez, † Repose of the soul of Lucy Mejia. Betsy Schwager, Elly Smallwood, Betty Strom, † Thank you, God, for letting Mingo’s medical test have Wesley R. Strom, and Francis (Ski) Trzcinski.

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Faith Formation for Youth CCE News 7 Feb, Wed, 6:30pm – First Reconciliation Parent Meeting in Brooks 14 Feb, Wed – CCE will dismiss at 8:15 at the end of Mass. 17 Feb, Sat, 9am – noon Reconciliation Mini-Retreat for all First Communicants 24 Feb, Sat, 8:30am to noon – Teacher Training – Echoes/Methodology for 3rd and 4th grades 4 March Sun, and 7 March Wed, NO CCE – Spring Break! VBS News: Let VBS show you how Jesus rescues us and is always there for us at Shipwrecked VBS 2018. We are looking for adult and teen volunteers to sign up as leaders for Vacation Bible School. Trivia Corner--When Jesus fed the crowd, how many wicker baskets full of pieces of bread were collected after the crowd of 5000 were finished eating? 12 after the 5000 (Matt 14:20, Mark 6:42, Luke 9:17, John 6:13), and 7 after the 4000 (Matt 15:37, Mark 8:8). Contact info: Christine Moore, DRE, 254-666-6222, [email protected]

Senior Youth Group Sunday, Feb. 4: No Life Night Sunday, Feb. 11: Life Night-Valentines Dinner and games Wednesday, Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday, No Classes Sunday, Feb. 18: Life Night, 6:15-8:30 pm Save the Date: Steubenville Conference: July, 2018-sign-up now. Registration deadline is Feb. 8. Catch up with us on our Instagram site. Follow us at “Stjeromesyg”. Contact info: Daryl Nagel, Youth Minister 666-7722, office 254-715-8610, cell, E-mail: [email protected]

Junior Youth Group Sunday, Feb. 4: EDGE Night, 6:00-8:00pm Sunday, Feb. 11: EDGE Night, 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, Feb. 17: Social Event, Late Night, Details TBA For more information, visit the following website: stjeromewaco.org/junior-youth-group. Contact Luci Hays, Junior Youth Minister at 817-914-2810 or email: [email protected] for more information.

Sacrament Preparation First Communion or Confirmation: Two years of preparation required. Contact: Christine Moore (First Communion) at 666-6222 or Daryl Nagel (Confirmation) at 666-7722.

Altar Server News Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled mass. Dress & meet in the vestry 5 minutes before mass to receive a blessing from Fr. Raj. If you are unable to serve, please find a replacement. Contact info: Marian Khoury or Kristina Neal at [email protected] or [email protected]

St. Jerome’s Little Flowers Girls Club “Little Flowers Girls' Club is a Catholic club for girls ages 5 and up that teaches virtues through scripture, saints' biographies and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.” ~ www.beholdpublications.com We meet one Saturday morning a month. Contact Renee Clayton at: [email protected], (509) 263-4501.

St Jerome Scouts, Troop 456 Boy Scouts—for information on how to join go to stjeromewaco.org/boy-scouts. Cub Scouts—email [email protected].

Little Lions Learning Center News

There are a couple of spots available in our four year old class only.

Contact Bobby Jetelina if interested in enrolling your child. ([email protected])