St. Jerome Catholic Church Scripture Verse After John had been arrested, came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” - Mk 1:14-15

Vision Statement To love the Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

February 18, 2018 1st Sunday of Lent

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 18, 2018 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/Mt 25:31-46 Saturday, February 17, 2018 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 6:00pm † Marcus Compton [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 Sunday, February 18, 2018 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/ 8:30am Greater Respect for All Human Life Lk 11:29-32 11:00am † Harry Treese Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/ 5:00pm FTP Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 5:30pm Mary Agnes Roberts [3]/Mt 5:20-26 Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/ 7:00am † David Alan Bauders Mt 5:43-48 5:30pm Derek Collisson, Healing Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, Thursday, February 22, 2018 16-17, 18-19 [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 5:30pm † Pura Dalton Friday, February 23, 2018 7:00am † Garland Dulock 12:15pm Trey Sieradski, Healing The Sanctuary Candle is burning Saturday, February 24, 2018 this week in loving memory of Harry Treese. 6:00pm † Bob & Catherine Browning Sunday, February 25, 2018 Week at a glance: 8:30am † Vincent Hapeman Sun., February 18 11:00am † Grace Villegas 9:45am, CCE, Brooks and Annex 5:00pm FTP 1:00—4:00pm, Pickle Ball, Gym 3:00pm, Band Practice, Sanctuary Our condolences are extended to the family of 6:15pm, SYG & JYG, MTC parishioner Mitchell (Mike) Bukala, Jr. Mon., February 19 6:00pm, Scouts, Brooks Hall, Gym, A&J Hall May Mike’s soul rest in God's eternal peace. 6:30pm, Women’s Society Meeting, Jordan Hall Tues., February 20 His Holiness Pope Francis announced that Friday, 9:45am, Bible Study, 3AA Feb. 23 will be a day of prayer and fasting for peace. 5:00—6:30pm, Private Event, Gym Catholics in good health from age 18 until age 59 are 6:30pm, Bible Study, Jordan Hall obliged to fast and pray. The Friday Stations of the Cross Wed., February 21 are an excellent prayer for peace. The faithful are 6:30pm, CCE, Brooks, Jordan, Annex 6:30pm, Class, John Bosco Hall asked to spend time in prayer on that day. Perhaps con- 6:30pm, R.C.I.A., Raphael Hall sider offering the day’s work and trials for the people who Thurs., February 22 are suffering in these regions. 6:00am, TMIY, Brooks Hall 3:30—5:30pm, Private Gym & Ann & Joachim Hall Our Gifts to God 6:30pm, Waco Catholic Mom’s Group, Jordan Hall A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will 6:30pm, K of C Officer/Director Meeting, Raphael himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 Friday, February 23 3:00pm, Adoration, Sanctuary February 5—February 11 6:00pm, Benediction, Sanctuary

Envelopes (139)……………...…...….$7,626.80 6:15pm, Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary 7:00pm, Lenten Supper, Jordan Hall Checks……………………….……….$4,023.00 Sat., February 24 Cash……………………….….……....$880.98 8:00am, TMIY, Jordan Hall Children’s Collection……….….…...... $19.33 8:30am, CCE Teacher Training, Brooks Hall Online Collections (49)..………….… .$3,602.08 10:00am, Jordan Hall Private Event Total…………………………...... …..$16,152.19 9:00am, Blue & Gold Banquet, Gym Catholic Higher Education………$1,445.35

Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s Church Website: www.stjeromewaco.org and may God bless you. Fr. Raj

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Worship Life and Faith Formation Ministries

First Friday Rosary We pray the Rosary for the deceased members of our Parish community and for family and friends on the First Friday of each month in the Ave Maria Chapel at 11:30 am.

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 Jesus. 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. Temptation and Sin—We cannot protect ourselves from all temptations, from all suggestions that God’s ways are too costly or too difficult. Every sin is a lie because it presents itself as some type of shortcut around God’s ways. We can al- ways pray that God will help us to resist temptations. In fact, if we recognize every temptation to sin as some type of lie, then our repeated decision to live in the whole truth about God, ourselves and others should help us to do what we know is right. Theological Virtues-Faith, Hope, Charity—The theological virtues are the foundation of Christian moral activity. They inform and give life to all the moral virtues. They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and of meriting eternal life. They are the pledge of the presence and action of the in the faculties of the human being. There are three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. (CCC 1813) Class Topic 2/21: Temptation & Sin – Theological Virtues

From Ashes to Easter The annual diocesan Ashes to Easter Lenten Mission Campaign has begun. Each family is invited to pick up a box and keep it on or near the family dining table or by their bedside table. Put in some coins each day during Lent, and pray for missions worldwide. Contributing coins each day is a corporal work of mercy that will help shelter the homeless and a spiritual work of mercy that will help comfort the sorrowful. The money collected helps local missionaries and missionary projects from our diocese.

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, March 15, 2018.

Scripture Study and Continuing Adult Education Morning group meets on Tuesday in the Annex from 9:45 to 11:30 am. Evening group meets on Tuesday 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.

That Man Is You That Man Is You! is a men's program that meets weekly. There are two groups, Thursday Morning in Brooks Hall at 5:50 am and Saturday Morning group in Jordan Hall at 8:00 am. We watch a video program followed by small group discussions. Thursday program started Feb. 1st, Saturday program started Feb. 3rd. Information Bill Leek 716-3416.

Homebound & Nursing Home Ministry If you know of a Catholic residing in a Waco or Hewitt nursing home or is homebound and not receiving communion now and would like to begin receiving the Eucharist weekly, please call Joe or Carole Anne Falsone at 225-250-8776.

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Parish Life and Community Outreach Ministries

2018 Lenten Journey March 9 after Stations of the Cross—K of C Fish Fry—March 15 at 7:00pm—Reconciliation Service March 18 at 1:00pm—Healing Service—March 20 at 6:30pm—Evening of Reflection March 23 at 6:15pm—Youth Group Mime Stations

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. Knights of Columbus 13005 Scholarship Information--A Scholarship is being offered by St Jerome’s Council 13005 Assembly for graduating seniors. Applications are available in the foyer of the church or from the parish Secretary. The deadline for turning in the application is March 30th, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Plan to attend the KC Fish Fry for supper March 9th after Stations of the Cross. Take out will be available. 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, March 11th in Jordan Hall at 9:30 am. We’re always look- ing 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 importance to all of us. Do not miss this one! As always, delicious and abundant goodies will be provided.

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 “Many parents want perfect children. Our culture is obsessed with perfection—a superficial perfection. Photos are air- brushed, and social media sites depict seemingly perfect lives. God calls us to seek perfection, too. He does not call us, how- ever, to perfection of appearance or abilities, but to perfection in love.” ~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities All are welcome to join us for a Rosary for Life at 6:00 pm at Eucharistic Adoration (following mass) every Thursday prior to the first Friday of the month. To join our ministry, contact Jo Ann Wiese, 254-772-8663 or [email protected].

Pot Luck Dinners Join us for our fun and relaxing March potluck. This will be held after the 6:00pm Mass on March 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 a Brown Bag Lunch on March 6 at 11:45am in Jordon Hall. All seniors are welcomed to join us.

Music Ministry The Chapel Road Band at the 5pm Sunday evening Mass is in need of an acoustic rhythm guitar player, strong singer, and part time drummer. If interested, please see Bill Sharp after the Mass to set up an audition time. Singers wanted! Give the gift of your talents to the Lord this Lent. If you would like to be a part of the for the Easter Vigil this year please contact Liz Rogers at [email protected]. Rehearsals will be Mondays, February 26th, March 5th, 12th, and 19th from 6:30 - 8 and Tuesday, March 27th from 6:30 - 8.

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Parish Life Ministries and Community Events

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. Please check the Diocese of Austin website for upcoming Workshops. Workshops in February: Tues., 2/20/18 at St. Martin, Tours, 6:30-8:30pm Sat. 2/24/18 at St. Philip’s, China Spring, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Please sign up online at https://www.eappsdb.com.

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.

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.

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

Attention all parishioners We are creating a cookbook and need your favorite recipes. Look for a box in the vestibule of the church and pick up your recipe form. They can also be downloaded from our Facebook website or from the St. Jerome's website. Be prepared to become a part of St. Jerome's history as we celebrate your wonderful and creative recipes.

Attention all Seniors 50+ Pickle Ball will now be played on Saturdays (9am to Noon) and Sundays (1—4pm), beginning on Feb. 17 in the Gym. For more information, contact Bill McBride at 254-224-6418 or [email protected].

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.

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.

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/.

Birthdays (February 25—28)

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

Feb. 25—Sam Maitz, John Janek, Denis Hanley, Keith Knowles, Emma Scott, Ayden Watkins. Feb. 26—Mineva Reichenstein, Rhonda Bellert, Stephen Cook, Maria Sanchez, Dylan Kramolis, Julia Achuff. Feb. 27—Joe Gough, Ronald Paris, Ann Kohls, Andrei Perdon, Soni George, Matt Ballard. Feb. 28—Johanna Harrell, Mae Haney, Eva Garcia, Victoria Hasbun, Juan Suarez, Elijah Ellis.

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Prayer Requests

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

† God Bless Pope Francis, Bishop Joe Vasquez, our † Abby & Brandon to be loved always. Jr. to find a job Pastor, Fr. Raj, and our Deacons. soon. Jr., Priscilla and Eric for their growing addition to † Our military men & women: protection, courage & safe the family and coming baby to be healthy. return; & for their families. † All retreatants & team leaders for ACTS Women’s re- † President Trump & staff: guidance, wisdom, and treat. All suffering depression. All traveling over Spring protection; protection for the U.S. Break. † Peace on Earth. † St. Jude, thank you for answered prayers. Reconcile † Judy and her Aunt Myrtle. relationship for daughter. Daughter’s anxiety—her to † Rest in peace, dear John Olson. have a good week. † Healing for baby Kaisley M. † Soul of Bernadette Jaska. † Safe trip home for Fr. Raj. Good test results for daugh- † Good work week. ter, guide doctors. Protection & direction for son & † My friend Alan to find work soon. Avery to be healed daughter. Strength & healing for all who are sick. from her illness and for comfort for her parents. My † Rest in peace, dear Bob Ryan. niece to get well. My nephew and sister during a diffi- † Liz, Laura, Jim B., Big O. to get well. cult time in their lives. † Good healing of my wife & daughter-in-law-surgeries. † Repose of the soul of Harry Treese. † Cliff to get job. † Children & grandchildren back to church. † Leon knee to get well. Thank you for all that you give † Healing for Lauri T., Melissa T., & Donna H. me. † Repose of the souls of Al Turner & Erma Scholl. † My friend. He has a very serious medical condition and † Business to get better. the doctors are trying an experimental treatment on † The house in Killeen to sell this month for a fair price. him. It is his only hope. Please pray for success. † My granddaughter that all will go well on Feb. 22. † All those dealing with cancer; for continued good † My youngest granddaughter to find a job. My daughter health & good spirits for my Mother; thank you for my to find peace & courage. Christina D. in her fight with job; that my sisters’ challenges are eased; for my cancer. nephew & his kids; St. John Paul II, keep me in your † Ethan for a continued healthy life. Teresa and Dalton to care; St. Jude, pray for me; world peace; all those need- sell their home. Grandson for forgiveness and help. My ing transplants; my classmates. wife for her vision to improve. † My family and there health. Mary C. and Lois that they † Daughter’s safety, husband’s job, Mom’s eye, Dad’s are healed. heart, brother’s company, our finances. † My son Robert that he gets back with his daughter. † Depression. Thank you, Lord, for watching over my brother Orien † The Julian family. that his surgery went well. † Thank you, St. Jude, St. Theresa & Blessed Mother for Prayer Line answered prayers—good health. To request prayers for your intentions, please call Susan † Good health & happiness for my family. Voneida at 254-776-3339. † Children return to church; grandchildren baptized. Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to Grandson to find his way. † Son, N., good health, happiness, guidance. Daily happen to me today that You and I together can't handle. thanksgiving; good health, faith, protection. † Robert — heal his body, mind, & spirit. Letha, Henry & Sick in Our Parish

Diana. Wisdom & ability to listen to God’s direction. Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially: PB, DB, JB, JT, Dallas & Delilah. † Prayer and return health for Judy. My sister-in-law Mary Clark, Maureen Cotner, Kathy Crow, Scott Crow, Debbie for strength during cancer treatment. Ignacio Estrada, Carol Friedman, Francis Graham,

† Thank God for answered prayers. Ursula Gunn, Joan Jasek, Deacon Ray Jones, † My husband’s health. That I start feeling better. Theresa Julian, James Kreder, Carl Kuhnle, † Health insurance for my son. Linda McDorman, Jean Pedrotti, MaryAnn Prochaska, † My grandson, Branson. Son David, brothers Jeff & Mary Ann Rodriguez, Betsy Schwager, John. Successful family business. Mic who had a heart Elly Smallwood, Betty Strom, Wesley R. Strom, and attack. Francis (Ski) Trzcinski.

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Faith Formation for Youth CCE News 21 Feb, Wed – CCE class for SIXTH GRADE Only will dismiss at 8:30 pm – CTPY 24 Feb, Sat, 8:30am to noon – Teacher Training – Echoes/Methodology for 3rd and 4th grades 28 Feb, Wed, 6:30-7:30pm – during CCE class there will be adoration in the church – Come join us! 4 March Sun, and 7 March Wed, NO CCE – Spring Break! 10 March, Sat, 12:30-4pm – Teacher Training – Echoes/Methodology for 7th and 8th grades 18 March, Sun – during CCE – VBS and CCE Registration Begins 24 March, Sat, 12:30-4pm – Teacher Training – Echoes/Methodology for 5th and 6th grades VBS News: Follow your nose to the fun at Shipwrecked VBS 2018. We are looking for adult and teen volunteers to sign up as leaders for Vacation Bible School. Please contact our DRE at 666-6222. Trivia Corner: What are the ashes on Ash Wednesday made of? Palms from the previous year are burned and sifted several times then sent out to the various churches for Ash Wednesday. Contact info: Christine Moore, DRE, 254-666-6222, [email protected]

Senior Youth Group Sunday, Feb. 18: Life Night, 6:15-8:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 24: Girls/Guys Night Out, 6:00pm-Midnight Save the Date: Steubenville Conference: 2018-sign-up now. Dates: July 8-15 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 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].

Faith Journey Class 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. The class will start a new series about the history of the Church today. Coffee and donuts are served. 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])