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January 31, 2016
Welcome to Our Community Celebration of the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time.
S t . M a r y M a g d a l e n Pa r i s h
Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2016
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish is a Eucharistic community that places God first in all
things and comes together as a family to Love as Christ Loves and Serve as Christ Serves.
Community
Engagement
Eucharist
a welcoming spirit loving God with all of
celebrating the
and a culture of
our heart, our soul, our center of our faith
genuine inclusion strength and our mind to through creative,
into our diverse actively and passionately vibrant and diverse
parish family
build the Kingdom
liturgies
Faith Formation
committing to life-long
learning through
Catholic education
from childhood
through adulthood
Family
Stewardship
nurturing,
responding gratefully
empowering
with sacrificial
and supporting generosity for all God
strong families
has given us
in today’s world
Witnessing & Evangelizing
living the Gospel by
sharing & teaching our faith
through conversion of mind,
heart, & reconciliation
with God & one another
Daily: Monday through Friday: 7am, 8:30am Thurs.: 7pm (Español )
Weekends: Sat: 8am, Vigil: 5pm, 7pm (Español) , Sun: 8am, 10am (Interpreted for the Deaf) , 12Noon, 5:30pm
A DDRESS : 861 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 ✥ W EBSITE : StMaryMagdalen.org
P HONE : 407.831.1212 ✥ F AX : 407.831.1560 ✥ E-M AIL : [email protected]
A Letter from our Principal
Dear Friends,
Please join us for National Catholic Schools Week,
our annual celebration of what makes education at St.
Mary Magdalen Catholic School outstanding! We
begin the week celebrating Mass as a parish
community, the foundation of our school. We then
have a week of activities planned to show what our
students are accomplishing and to celebrate the
community we have built to faithfully teach
tomorrow's leaders!
This year's National Catholic Schools Week theme
centers on community: “Catholic Schools:
Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service.” The
theme highlights the fact that schools are not only
communities themselves, they are also part of a
greater Church community.
The theme also focuses on key elements of Catholic
education: faith development, academic excellence,
and dedication to service. This theme expresses the
essence of Catholic education. We teach our students
about the tradition of their faith as well as how to live
it out through service to others. We maintain high
academic standards while supporting students to
reach their full potential. We believe in teaching the
whole child, mind, body, and spirit and to do so
partnering with parents, the primary educators of
their children. These elements are why families make
sacrifices to provide their children with a Catholic
education.
At St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, we are proud
to offer an education that is distinctive among other
options. I hope you will visit us during Catholic
Schools Week. We are excited to have the
opportunity to showcase the many wonderful
offerings of our school.
Sunday, January 31:
10am Mass: Students will be shar ing in the
celebration.
Powder Puff Football Game: 1:30pm on the Soccer
Field. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer research
and help cover medical expenses for cancer treatment
for Ms. Morales, our Assistant Principal.
Monday, February 1:
Prospective Family Open House & Curriculum
Fair: Pr incipal Pr esentation at 7:00pm in the school
cafeteria.
Tuesday, February 2:
Open House & Curriculum Fair (School Cafeteria):
Principal Presentation from 8:30 – 9:30am Principal
followed by tours of the school from 9:30 – 11:00am.
I am grateful every day for the teachers, staff,
parents, and volunteers who make our school a
success. Through their dedication and commitment,
our students are learning in a culture of faith,
academics, and service that is preparing them for life.
We thank God for the blessing of our school and for
the gift of our faith.
Sincerely in Christ,
Lorianne Rotz
Principal
In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent to all of
us, we gratefully acknowledge and salute:
CRISTINA BORRERO
Cristina faithfully serves as a Confirmation Prep
Disciple Volunteer. In addition, she has also served
with Kids-4-Jesus, the Thanksgiving Feast, and as an
Adult Baptism (RCIA) and Child Baptism Disciple
Volunteer.
In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God,
parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord
of $38,267 on January 23 and 24 for the mission and
ministries of St. Mary Magdalen. Thank you for helping
us carry out Christ’s mission and ministry. Thanks for
Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!
Some of the Gifts from the Other Half
of our Stewardship
Black and Indian Missions & Farmworker Ministry:
Storm Relief (Catholic Relief Services:
$ 1,337
4,550
With deep gratitude, we thank you, Cristina!
“Our Catholic Appeal” is the diocesan appeal for support for its mission and ministries — a mission in
which St. Mary Magdalen is a part as a member of
this diocese. Each year, Bishop Noonan comes to us
requesting our support (which comes from our “other
half” of our Sacrificial Giving). In the next few weeks,
you will be receiving additional information about this
year’s effort. I wanted to share with you the participation of the top 10 parishes in the diocese from last
year’s appeal. The good news, we made it to the top
10 (bravo!) First time in years! Thanks for accepting
the challenge. I’m very grateful for you.
My goal this year is to have at least the same amount
of participation as Annunciation, our neighboring
parish, did last year (1,127 participating families).
Will you please help me meet this challenge?. If you
haven’t given in a while, will you please consider giving this year? Please take a step...
~ Thanks, Fr. Charlie
Top 10 parishes in participation in Our Catholic Appeal
1) St. Timothy (Lady Lake)
2,480
2) St. Vincent de Paul (Wildwood)
1,485
3) St. Mark (Summerfield)
1,175
4) Annunciation (Altamonte Springs)
1,127
5) St. Paul (Leesburg)
1,118
6) St. Peter & Paul (Winter Park)
1,088
7) Blessed Sacrament (Clermont)
1,018
8) St. Margaret Mary (Winter Park)
961
9) Ascension (Melbourne)
932
10)St. Mary Magdalen Parish
921
"Charitable gifting of your IRA minimum distribution:
This benefit was just made permanent in December of
2015. This is a sweet deal for IRA owners over the age
of 70½ who have to make a minimum distribution (and
subsequently pay the appropriate taxes). Instead of
taking the distribution, you can give up to $100,000
directly to a qualified charitable organization without
having to pay taxes on the money."
If you would like to make such a gift to St. Mary
Magdalen Parish, please call Lois Locey at
407.265.2317. She can send you a simple guide on
how to do this and answer any questions you might
have. To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution
(QCD) as described above, the donor needs to have
their donation sent directly by the financial institution
to a qualified charitable organization.
We are so blessed that you decided to join us! Won’t you join our
Catholic community by registering at St. Mary Magdalen?
Registration forms are available at the Connection Central
“Concierge” table in front of the Church, by calling Lisa Oak at
the Parish Office 407.265.2300, or by filling out the form below.
Please drop it in the mail, collection basket, or you can sign up
online at StMaryMagdalen.org.
Name: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
E-mail:_____________________________________
City/Zip: __________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________
861 Maitland Ave — Altamonte Springs — FL — 32701
FAMILY MATTERS:
Upcoming events/News
For the Little Ones
As you are all aware, Fr. Ed has been dealing with health
issues, thus we have been short one presider. With this in
mind, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate the
daily Noon Mass from our Lenten Schedule. Thank you for
your understanding.
As a reminder to all registered families in our
Sacramental Preparation Ministry, our class
sessions resume Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30pm
in the Church. If you are not registered and have
questions about this ministry, please contact
Larann at 407.265.2303 or
[email protected] ✥Sesiones
para Familias de: Primera Comunión: Le
recordamos a todas las familias registradas con
el Ministerio de Preparación para los
Sacramentos, que nuestra sesión será el martes 9
de febrero a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia. Si no está
registrado y tiene preguntas acerca del
ministerio, por favor póngase en contacto con
Larann Wilson al 407.265.2303 o
[email protected]
Is your family growing? Allow us to journey with
you in preparing you and your precious child for
the wonderful Sacrament of Baptism! Please
contact Larann Wilson to arrange a casual
appointment before the next preparation session
on Sunday, February 7. Larann can be reached at
407.265.2303 or
[email protected].
Everyone is invited to join us in the side chapel
on Friday, February 5 from 10-11am for
Children's Holy Hour. Please join us for an
interactive time spent in prayer, song, and
reflection as we lead the littlest among us in a
closer relationship with the Lord. Please contact
Kathleen Vogt at [email protected] if you
have any questions.
Have you recently joined the parish, missed a previous
newcomers’ social, or are visiting and wish to be
welcomed? Join us Friday, February 5 at 7pm in the School
Cafeteria. We will be providing a delicious Italian Dinner,
great fellowship, and an informative breakdown of our
Holy-Spirit inspired mission involving who we are and
wish to become as a community of St. Mary Magdalen! We
want you to feel a part of the community, making
connections, and meeting many of our priests and staff!
Please RSVP to Melissa in the Parish Office at
407.265.2311 or [email protected] or stop
by the Concierge Desk.
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) unites women
through fellowship & educational activities, develops their
leadership potential, and assists them in speaking & acting
upon current issues in the Church & society, both
domestically & internationally. There are eight circles that
make up the CCW and St. Eamon’s Circle was founded in
1985. We support several organizations such as the Safe
House of Seminole County, the Peace Orphanage in
Mexico City, Pathways to Care, Bags of Hope, Christian
Sharing Center, Long Sleeve Shirt Project for Apopka
migrant workers, Heartstrings and Shoestrings, Adopt-aFamily Angel Tree, Blessing Bags, Caps for Love, and
more! We meet monthly, every 2nd Monday, promptly at
7:30pm at one of our member’s home. For more information
contact Miriam at [email protected] or
407.448.6453.
Calling all ladies! It’s time to
start planning for our annual St.
Patrick's Day Card Party on
Tuesday, March 15 in the Parish
Life Center. You can make your
reservations today with Nancy
Larkin at [email protected]. The cost is $25 per person
which includes lunch, an exciting silent auction, and door
prizes. There is limited space available so make sure to
reserve your spot today!
Respect Life News
Around the Diocese
Thank you to St. Mary
Magdalen parishioners
who have spiritually
adopted 82 babies, and
will be praying daily for
them over the next 9
months of development
in the womb. Prayers are
also raised for their
parents and families who
feel there is no other choice left to them but abortion.
Please join us by spiritually adopting a child of your
own today. Contact Melissa Weisman at 407.831.2662
or [email protected] for more information.
Thank you for making a difference through the power
of prayer. ✥ Adopción Espiritua: Gracias a los
feligreses de Santa María Magdalena que
espiritualmente han adoptado 82 bebés, orando
diariamente por ellos durante los próximos 9 meses de
desarrollo en el útero. Las oraciones también serán por
sus padres y familias que sintieron que no había otra
opción más que el aborto. Por favor, únase a nosotros
adoptando espiritualmente a un niño hoy. Póngase en
contacto con Melissa Weisman al número de teléfono
407-831-2662 o al correo electrónico
[email protected] para más información.
Gracias por hacer la diferencia a través del poder de la
oración.
In order to strengthen marriages and each person’s faith
journey, Bishop John Noonan invites all Catholic
married couples to the Wedding Anniversary Mass on
10am Saturday, February 13 at St. James Cathedral.
Bishop Noonan will also bless the couples who will
renew their wedding vows and there will be a reception
following the Mass. This local celebration coincides
with World Marriage Day, which is celebrated on the
second Sunday of February each year. In addition,
National Marriage Week is being observed from
February 7-14, with the theme “Let’s Strengthen
Marriage.” The National Marriage Week website offers
suggestions for action in churches, media, schools,
business, government, arts, and family. For more
information visit: www.foryourmarriage.org and
www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org.
We are quickly approaching our daily Lenten Vigil
beginning Ash Wednesday, February 10 through Palm
Sunday, March 20 from 7am to 7pm outside of Planned
Parenthood on Tampa Avenue in Orlando. We invite
you to join us in prayer for the countless lives impacted
by abortion. Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com. For
more information, contact Melissa at 407.831.2662 or
[email protected].
✥ Respeto a la Vida: 40 Días por la Vida - Nos
estamos acercando rápidamente a nuestra vigilia de
Cuaresma de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m., iniciando el Miércoles de
Ceniza, 10 de febrero hasta el Domingo de Ramos, 20
de marzo afuera de las instalaciones que ocupa
Planned Parenthood en Tampa Ave en la ciudad de
Orlando. Le invitamos a unirse a nosotros en oración
por las incontables vidas afectadas por el aborto.
Inscríbase en www.40daysforlife.com. ¿Preguntas?
Póngase en contacto con Melissa al número de teléfono
407-831-2662 o al correo electrónico
[email protected].
Beginning Tuesday, February 2
AARP Tax Service will be on-site
every Tuesday and Thursday from
10am to 2pm to help low and
middle income taxpayers file their
returns. Please bring the social
security card for everyone listed
on your return, a copy of your
prior year’s return, a government issued photo ID, and
your health care insurance information. Appointments
are required. Please call the Parish Office to schedule an
appointment. ✥ AARP Servicio de Taxes: AARP
Tax Service estará de vuelta este año para asistir a los
contribuyentes de bajos y medianos ingresos a presentar
sus declaraciones de impuestos todos los martes y los
jueves de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. a partir del 2 de febrero. Por
favor traiga su tarjeta de seguro social, los documentos
necesarios para hacer su declaración (w-2, 1099,etc) y
una identificación oficial con foto. También traiga su
información del seguro de salud. Por favor llame a la
oficina de la iglesia para hacer una cita. No se ayudara a
nadie sin una cita previa.
Please bring in your old palms for the palm burning
celebration taking place on Shrove Tuesday, February 9
at 7pm in the Grotto. There are baskets located at the
Church doors in which to place them. ✥Palmas del
año pasado: Por favor traiga sus palmas viejas (año
pasado) para la celebración en donde las quemaremos el
día de Carnaval Martes, 09 de febrero a las 7pm en la
Gruta de la Virgen. Habrán cestas situadas en las puertas
de la Iglesia donde podrán colocarlas.
This Ministry is for 6-8th graders. EDGE meets Wednesdays from 78:30pm in the PLC.✥ Los jóvenes de los grados 6 al 8, tienen “Edge”
los miércoles de 7pm a 8.30pm en el PLC.
This ministry is for 9-12th graders. Join us on Sundays for 5:30pm Mass
followed by Life Night from 6:30-8:30pm! ✥ Los jóvenes de los grados
9 al 12, nos reuniremos después de la Misa de 5.30pm para tener nuestro
“LifeNight” desde las 6.30 hasta las 8.30pm.
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I prayed for my family.
I helped a friend with their homework.
I read to my little brother’s class.
I was kind to my sister.
I prayed the Rosary.
I helped to clean.
I played with my sister and her friend.
I respected my teacher.
I fed my friend’s dog when they went out
of town.
I went to church without a fuss.
I swept my room.
I sorted laundry for my mom.
I respected my mom.
Baptisms:
(Sister of Dot Nelsen)
William Sean Crocker
Sebastian EcheverriFiguera
Henning Leandro
Figuera
Emma Drew Skurla
Norm Wright
Donna Esbensen
Zaeviyon Alx’andre
Lopez-Martinez
Pray for the parishioners who are
celebrating new life in Baptism,
Marriage, or Eternal Life.
Would you like to honor a loved one or a special event by
providing flowers for the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace in the
Church? If you are interested in donating, please contact Jo
Ann at the Parish Office at 407.831.1212.
In Memory of:
Joan Floegel
Deaths:
Pat Doors
(Wife of Chris & Mother
of Kari & Lindsey)
G ENERAL P ARISH I NFORMATION
Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30 AM -7 PM ; Fri 8:30 AM -4:30 PM Sat 9 AM -12 PM Phone Number: 407.831.1212
Pastoral Team
Pastor
Fr. Charlie Mitchell
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Associate Pastor
Fr. Ed Thompson
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Associate Pastor
Fr. Frank Lobo
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Sacramental Minister
Fr. Patrick Patton
Pastoral Associate
Lois Locey
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Deacons
Juan Cruz, Marshall Gibbs, Jerry Kelly, Henry
Libersat, Greg Nelsen, Bill O’Brien
Membership Services
x2311
Time, Talent & Evangelization
Melissa Findley
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Facilities Director
Vince Edman
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Membership Admin. Assistant
Lisa Oak
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Parish Accountant
Heidi Lewis
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Administrative Intern
Julie Daligney
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Faith Formation Admin. Assist Karla Campos-Quiroz
Receptionist
Jo Ann Kuhn/Wanda Padinx2309/
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Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy
Steward for Adult Sacramental Prepa- Deacon Marshall Gibbs
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ration
Steward for Children & Family Larann Wilson
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Steward for Youth Ministry Darryl Dziedzic
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Steward for Annulments
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Sister Pat O’Malley
Steward for the Corporal Works Mary Huynh
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of Mercy
Music and Liturgy
Steward for Music & Liturgy
Liturgy Assistant
Steward for Contemporary
Christian Choir
School Office
Principal
Registration
Early Learning Center
Pastoral Council
Share the Care
Fax: 407.831.1560
Mark Ayers
Debbie Karleskint
Andres Ocampo
SMMSchool.org
Lorianne Rotz
Brenda East
Elisa Steiner (Director)
Cecile Bertot (Chair)
Joe Hillebrandt (Vice Chair)
Adult Center
407.831.1212
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407.339.7301
x 5332
321.280.5330
321.280.5381
407.423.5311
S ACRAMENT I NFORMATION
Saturday Vigil
5pm, 7 pm (Español )
Sunday
8am, 10am (Interpreted for the deaf),
12noon, 5:30 pm
Weekday
Mon-Fri: 7am, 8:30am, Saturdays 8am,
Thurs 7pm (Español)
Morning Rosary
8 am (Monday-Saturday)
Adoration First Friday
9 am - 5pm (In the Chapel)
Prayer Line
407.830.9042 [email protected]
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sat 3-4pm (English), Sat after 5pm Mass (Eng/Sp)
Sacrament of Initiation,
Deacon Marshall Gibbs
Baptism and Matrimony
Karla Campos-Quiroz
Sacrament of the Sick
Mary Huynh
Religious Bookstore
Contact Jo Ann Kuhn
2016 C AROUSEL F OR L IVING B USINESS E XPO
Free at St. Mary Magdalen Parish
When: Saturday, February 27
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
In service to our community, the St. Mary Magdalen Council of Catholic Women
is providing a unique marketplace experience! We have invited a wide variety of
vendors, covering all stages of living, from across the Greater Orlando area. In
this casual, stress-free venue, you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle
with local businesses and learn about their quality products and/or services that
you may not have been aware existed or knew little about.
This event is free to all in our community and includes:
Light refreshments!
Workshops!
Giveaways!
Come and enjoy bringing your family & friends! For more information please
contact St. Mary Magdalen at 407.831.1212.
F AT H E R E D ’ S Q U E S T I O N B OX ©
If you should break your relationship with God, will you
lose your salvation?
No, Yes & Maybe: No, if you are sorry for the sin that has broken
your relationship with God, tell God that you are sorry and ask God’s
forgiveness, you will not lose your salvation. “If your sins are like
scarlet, they shall be made white as snow; and if they are red as
crimson, they shall be white as wool” (Is. 1:18). On Good Friday, the
Good Thief repented, asked Christ’s forgiveness and died in a good relationship with Jesus (Lk. 23: 39-43). On the other hand Yes - salvation can be lost if we persist in that broken relationship by not repenting our sins. God’s forgiveness is always
available, but God will not force it upon us. We have to want, receive and accept that forgiveness. It looks as though the “Thief
on the left” (Lk. 23:39) was a loser and missed salvation. And now –Maybe– in the sense that we are all in God’s care. God
wants all of us to be with him in heaven, so maybe, just maybe God will get us there. God works in eternity as well as in time.
His ways are not our ways, but when it comes to my salvation, I want to do my part– give God a chance to save me. Augustine
said it this way: “The God who created me without my consent, will not redeem me without my cooperation.”
MASS INTENTIONS
2 Sm 15:13-30; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20
7:00am
 Don Gallagher
 Betty Jordan
 Dottie McCollum
8:30am
 Richard Michalski
 Irma Verhage
 Joe, Jerry and Chris Cina
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Lk 2:22-40
 Gary & Michael Sydnor
 Amelia Ames
8:30am
 Jim Cathcart
 Emma Sisco
 Chris Aurand
7:00am
W E E K LY C A L E N D A R
The Gospel of Matthew Series – Adult Center – 6:30pm
Life Teen Meeting – PLC – 6:30pm
Men’s Bible Study – Mother Teresa Room – 7:00am
Shine Young Adult Ministry –St Francis of Assisi Room – 6:30pm
Acts of the Apostles Bible Study – Adult Center – 7:00pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel – 9am-7pm
AARP Income Tax Aide – Pope John Paul II Room – 9:30am
Sign Language Class – School Room 101– 6:30pm
2 Sm 24:2-17; 1Ch 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13
CCW General Meeting – San Juan de la Cruz Room – 7:00pm
7:00am
All the People of the Parish
The Gospel of Matthew Series – Adult Center – 7:00pm
8:30am
 Josephine Carsuo
John
XXIII
Meeting – St Francis of Assisi Room – 7:00pm
 Betty Jordan
 Keith James
Benediction – Chapel – 7:00pm
7:00am
8:30am
7:00pm
1Kg 2:1-12; Ps 24; Mk 4:21-25
All the People of the Parish
 Annie D’Souza
All the People of the Parish
8:30am
 Margaret Kiffe
Intentions of Mario Fernandez
Acts of the Apostles Bible – San Juan de la Cruz Room – 9:30am
Women’s Theology Group – John Paul II Room – 11:30am
Wednesday Afternoon Seniors – Mother Teresa Room – 1:00pm
P.R.E.P. – Church – 4:00pm
Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31-51; Mk 6:14-29
EDGE
Meeting – PLC – 7:00pm
7:00am
 Saveria Ferlaino
Our
Lady’s
Rosary
Group
– Chapel – 7:00pm
 Fermin & Myriam Arana
1 Kg 3:4-13, Ps 119: 9-14; Mk 6:30-34
8:00am
 Betty Jordan
 Asuncion Herrera
5:00pm
 Jim Cathcart
 Keith James
 Brennan-Schad Families
7:00pm
In Thanksgiving for the 70th Birthday
Of Father Rafael Prada
Is 6:1-8; Ps 138: 1-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11;
Lk 5:1-11
8:00am
 Jane Floegel
 Betty Jordan
 Frank Felicetti
10:00am
 Deceased Members of the K of C
 Bill Bertulli
 Tom Loughran
 Sara Foret
12:00pm
 Vicky Neary
 Marty Martin
 Maureen Meisenburg
5:30pm
 Jim Cathcart
 Bill Kanapaux
 Tomasita Baco
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel – 9am-7pm
The Gospel of Matthew Series – Parish Center – 9:30am
AARP Income Tax Aide – Pope John Paul II Room – 9:30am
Grief Support Group – Parish Office – 10:00am
Benediction – Chapel – 7:00pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel – 9am-7pm
Oración Centrante – Parish Office – 10:00am
Ninos en Accion – Annex – 6:30pm
New Parishioner Get Together – Adult Center – 6:45pm
Benediction – Chapel – 7:00pm
Renovacion Carismática – St. Anne Room – 8:30pm
P.R.E.P. – Church – 9:15am
Baptism Preperation Class – School Cafeteria – 1:00pm
Gospel of Matthew Bible Study – Adult Center – 6:30pm
LifeTeen Meeting – PLC – 6:30pm