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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catholic community
February 12, 2017
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February 12, 2017
FR. GÉRARD’S CORNER
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Sirach exhorts, God “has set before you
fire and water . . . life and death, good and
evil, whichever [you] choose shall be given
[you]” (15:16–17). Paul proclaims “wisdom
to those who are mature, not a wisdom of
this age” (1 Corinthians 2:6). Finally, Jesus
declares, “You have heard that it was said .
. . but I say to you,” no ordinary rabbi interpreting the
Torah, but God’s beloved Son with whom God is well
pleased, challenging us to reach beyond the law’s letter,
beyond our culture’s accepted mores, to radically selfsacrificing love.
Please pray for the following priests this week:
Thus, not only is murder prohibited for Jesus’ disciples,
but even angry thoughts, insulting murmurs, abusive
words. Adultery is not only the sinful action itself, but even
the preliminary lustful thought that reduces a person
made in God’s image to a thing that exists for our pleasure.
Marriage is not merely legal contract, but lifelong covenant.
No need for oaths; transparent honesty makes our every
word literally the “God’s honest truth.”
Feb 16 Rev. David Whorton, St. Mel Catholic Church,
Woodland Hills
Most importantly, whatever the issue, however misunderstood I feel, the disciple always makes the first move,
takes the first step toward reconciliation. Jesus goes further. No solemn prayer can replace such radical, interpersonal peace-making; even liturgy’s sanctifying power is
nullified without reconciliation. Interrupt the liturgy, leave
sacred gifts unoffered at the altar whenever you recall
that anyone has anything against you. Note carefully the
extraordinary challenge: not if we remember something
we’ve actually done, but, remarkably, if you “recall that
your [brother/sister] has anything against you” (Matthew
5:23); that is, even if the alleged offense exists only in the
other person’s mind.
Fr. Gerard
J.S. Paluch
Feb 12 Rev. Norman Skupancheck, St. Didacus Catholic
Church Sylmar
Feb 13 Rev. Tomy Tomiekeh, St. Paul Assyrian
Chaldean Catholic Church, North Hollywood
Feb 14 Rev. Arturo Velasco, Our Lady of the Valley
Catholic Church, Canoga Park
Feb 15 Rev. Thomas White, St. Mary Catholic Church,
Palmdale
Feb 17 Rev. Peter Zhou, O.S.B., St. Andrew’s Abbey &
Retreat House, Valyermo
Feb 18 Rev. Anthony Patalano, O.P., St. Dominic Priory
Los Angeles
BAPTISMS
English: 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m.
By appointment: Please call or visit the Parish Office.
Baptism Seminar Classes are held the
3rd Sunday of every month
In Room A/B of Grill Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(No need to pre-register)
Any Questions? Email:
[email protected]
For those baptizing at another parish and taking the
class here, the fee is $25 per person.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Is there a situation in my life calling for a reconciliation
that will not happen unless I make the first move? How
soon will I do so?
PASTOR’S OFFICE
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Marty Bowden, Pastor Secretary
For appointments with pastor:
Phone: 818-341-3680, Ext. 106
E-Mail: [email protected]
PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor
Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM, Assoc. Pastor
Deacon Son Hoang, Pastoral Administrator
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LEADERSHIP
Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM
Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Carlos Valencia, CJM
[email protected]
Associate Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
(818) 341-3680 ext. 116
Deacon Son Hoang
Baptism
(818)341-3680, ext. 103
Gina Ibarra, Business Manager, ext. 102
Edgar Contreras
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
[email protected]
(818) 341-3680 ext. 121
Maryann Prager,
Compassion Commission
[email protected]
Br. David K. Betz, S.M. RCIA
[email protected]
Tish Byrne, Children’s Ministry
[email protected]
Jose Schnaider, Spanish Ministry
[email protected]
Barbara Danowitz,
School Principal
Dana Howell,
Music Director
[email protected]
Sargon Younan,
Project Director
[email protected]
Carlos Perez-Carrillo
Pastoral Council Chairman
[email protected]
Angelle Roussel
Finance Council Chairman
[email protected]
John Steiner
School Board Chairperson
[email protected]
SUPPORT STAFF
Irene Ruiz, Parish Secretary
Celia Estrada, Bookkeeper
Virginia Daniels, Receptionist
Michelle Bevilacqua, Bulletin
818.341.3680 ext. 120
[email protected]
Helio Martinez, Maintenance
Marina Martinez
Lourdes Torres, Cook
PARISH MINISTRIES
& ORGANIZATIONS
Cub Scouts - Bryan Suttles
818.438.8315
[email protected].
Tammy Robinson 818.400.6494
ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND
EVANGELIZATION
818.341.3680
RCIA – 818.341.3680
Br. David K. Betz, S.M.
Marriage Prep CoordinatorRicca Francis 818.585.7791
[email protected]
LITURGY COMMISSION
Liturgy Director Fr. Lawrence 818.341.3680 x116
[email protected]
Spanish Liturgy Coordinator:
Ramón Flores 805.907.9909
Media Ministry Fr. Gérard LeComte
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion Chris Hwang 818.486.0516
[email protected]
Lectors – Patti Dupree
pattidupree@sbcglobal,net
Altar Servers - (Training)
Phil Moore [email protected]
(Schedule) Shy Suttles 818.624.4749
[email protected]
[email protected]
COMPASSION COMMISSION
Mary Ann Prager, 818.341.3680 x 115
[email protected]
Terry Hernandez 818.718.0752.
Sandwich Sunday –
Bereavement –
Dan & Agnes Young 818.368.5208
Bereavement Spanish Celia Estrada 818.341.3680 x 152
Bereavement Support John Chady 818.341.0761
Oasis - 213.251.3572
Respect Life - 818.341.3680
Blood Drive Mary Melton 818.346.0927
Saint Vincent de Paul Patti Dupree 818.993.1668
SVDP Home Pick-up 800.974.3571
Divorced & Widow/er Support Kathy Tickner 818.349.9335
Alcoholics Anonymous
Maria Czech 818.631.2029
Al-Anon - 818.760.7122
FILIPINO COORDINATING COUNCIL
Mia Macalino 818.517.4300
Sacristans - Sargon Younan 818.687.2041
Ushers - Bob Smiley 818.701.5585
FACILITIES COMMITTEE -
Music Ministry –
Dana Howell 818.341.3680 x153
Matthew Park - Contemporary Choir
Carlos Perez-Carrillo - Spanish Choir
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Council Joe Ramirez - 818.694.1234
Gift Shop Mary Ellen Pike 949.375.1239
Liturgical Environment –
Karen Fredrickson [email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Edgar Contreras (818) 341-3680 x 121
EDGE
Korie Barbato - [email protected]
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 818.882.9323
Tish Byrne, Children’s Ministry
Spanish Religious Education
Sister Guadalupe - 818.885-6265
Children’s Liturgy Children’s Drama Irene Castaneda
[email protected]
Girl Scouts - Laura Mayoral 818.437.1249
[email protected]
Gabi Breard 818.832.0407
[email protected]
SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Senior Funsters Rhonda Gullette 818.569.9086
SPIRITUAL MINISTRIES
Fr. Carlos 818.341.3680 x 321
[email protected]
Forever Grateful Prayer Group Imelda Yap 818.620.5880
Junior Legion of Mary Legion of Mary William Vellone 818.341.1558
Maria Greer
Teddy Haftl 818.449.9851
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Josie Gomes 818.341.8473
Tercian Lay Carmelite Community
Michael - 818.885.8726; [email protected]
Maria- 818.280.3944; [email protected]
Rosary for Life
Terri Tanis 818.886.1318
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Let’s choose love on February 18 when we show that as
a parish community we care deeply about our neighbors
who need some help. We will hold our monthly service
day at MEND Poverty (Meet Each Need with Dignity)
from 10 -12 p.m, where we will sort food that will be distributed to the homeless and others in need. MEND is
located at 10641 N. San Fernando Road and we will
meet in the lobby.
Please RSVP to Mary Ann Cummins Prager at
818-294-8806 or [email protected].
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
are obligatory days of
fasting and abstinence for Catholics.
In addition, Fridays during Lent
are obligatory days of abstinence
ALTAR SERVER SPRING TRAINING
Join the ancient tradition of
altar serving! Carry the cross,
the book of prayers and the light
of Christ, swing the thing that makes
smoke (the thurible) & be close
to the altar!
TRAININGS
3:00 to 5:00 PM
IN CHURCH
FRIDAYS, except 1st Fridays:
Feb , 17, 24 \; Mar 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 21, 28 (No class Good Friday)
May 12, 19, 26
As needed: June 16, 23 (No class June 9th)
To train you must be:
4th grade or older
Be BapƟzed
Received First Communion
For QuesƟons
Please contact
Shy SuƩles:
shysuƩ[email protected]
818 624-4749
SCHOOL CORNER
First Reconciliation is on Saturday,
February 18 at 10:00am.
YOUTH MINSITRY
Second Year Confirmation
March 19, 4:00 to 7:30 pm
First Year Confirmation
February 19th 4:00 to 7:30 pm
Grill Hall
The next class will be February 21, 6:30 p.m. in Amelia
Workshop behind the rectory office.
For further information, please call 818-882-9323.
Or email [email protected]
PRO-LIFE MASS W/ BISHOP BRENNAN
Friday, February 17
Pro-Life Mass
Bishop Joseph Brennan
St. John Baptist de la Salle Church
16555 Chatsworth, CA
Bishop Brennan will celebrate a Pro-Life Mass to
kick-off the Lent 201, “40 Days for Life” campaign.
NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20 in
observance of President's Day and on Friday, February 24 due to Faculty In-Service.
With many other local priests con-celebrating, this
promises to be a very special evening, and all are
invited to attend. The schedule is as follows:
Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Paula Montal is on
Wednesday, February 22. All are welcome.
6pm— Pro-Life Rosary
7pm - Pro-Life Mass
8pm - Bishop Brennan in Concert in Seton Hall,
Meet and Greet, Questions & Answers and
Light Refreshments.
SAVE THE DATE:
Denim & Diamonds- SJE School Spring Gala is on
March 25, 2017 in Grill Hall, 6:30-11:30pm.
The collection during the Mass will be a fundraiser for
the Pregnancy Counseling Center in Mission Hills and
Angel’s Way Maternity Home.
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SOUP & STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Soup &
As has been our tradition for many years, we will
gather each Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. during Lent
in Grill Hall to share a meal of soup together as a community, and then participate in the Stations of the Cross
in the Church.
For Soup and Stations the schedule is as follows:
March 3 – Compassion Commission
March 10 – Parish School
March 17 - Spanish ministry
March 24 - Children's ministry
March 31 – Filipino ministry
April 7 – Music and RCIA
SJE 5TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING
The 5th Annual SJE Wine Tasting
Spectacular is coming to Grill Hall on
Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 6:30
to 9:30 pm. Tickets are on sale preevent for $25.00 per person. Or you can
get together with ten of your best
friends and reserve your own table for
$250. Tickets are sold after each Sunday morning mass beginning January 15 and continuing
through February 12. Also, tickets can be
purchased during the week at the church rectory. And if
you want to wait until the last minute, tickets will be sold at
the door for $30.00 per person. Attendance is limited to
those over 21 years of age.
The Wine Tasting Spectacular is sponsored by the SJE
Men’s Council and is always lots of fun. For the price of
admission, you’ll be able to sample the best wines from
California and around the world. And if you’re hungry,
appetizers are served during the evening. Most importantly,
all proceeds benefit the Men’s Council charities and our
Church community.
For further information, to purchase tickets, or volunteer to
help, please contact Paul La Bella at 818-683-3011 or
Dennis Gaj 818-886-9995.
March 1st
6:30am
8:15am
12:15pm
5:30pm
7:30pm, Bilingual
FOREVER GRATEFUL COMMUNITY
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
ST. JOHN EUDES
Join us on:
February 15, 2017 (Wednesday)
7:15 PM
SJE Church
Topic: “How to be wise when making big
decisions.”
[Video Presentation by Bo Sanchez]
A reflection on the Parable of the
Dishonest Steward in Luke 16:1-8
For further information, please call:
Imelda (818) 882-8962;
Jazzy (818) 625-3386
WOMEN’S RETREAT
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE, ALHAMBRA
A spiritual and fulfilling way to start the year for ladies.
St John Eudes Annual Ladies' Weekend Retreat is
scheduled for March 10, 11 and 12.
Please call Mary Melton
818-346-0927 for
reservations or
information
SJE CARNIVAL NEEDS HELP!
Our Parish Carnival happens
again this year over the
Memorial Day weekend.
Join the Carnival Team! The
Carnival Committee is looking
for a few good committee chairs
to help us run the Carnival. This
would be an excellent opportunity
for our Parish Ministries to get
involved.
If you have these talents, we want to hear from
you! Please stop by the Carnival Committee meetings on
either Tuesday, January 31, or Tuesday, February 7 in
the Parish Conference Room, between 6pm and 7pm or
contact Mike Hartfield: 818/433-5359 or Fred Perez:
[email protected]. Thank You!
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WHO MAY ATTEND?
The 3-day Religious Education Congress is open to all
who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith or seek
personal growth.
DATES
Dates for RECongress 2017 are February 23, 2017
(Youth Day) & February 24-26, 2017 (Congress)
COST
The registration fee covers admission to all three days of
workshops (tickets are required), exhibits, concerts and
liturgies. The fee for Congress 2017 is $80.
REGISTRATION
If you would like information about RECongress, please
contact us.
By email: [email protected]
By phone: (213) 637-7348 or (213) 627-7301
By mail: Religious Education Congress
Office of Religious Education
3424 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
SANDWICH SUNDAY
St. John Eudes Parish
Sandwich Sunday
Sunday, February 19th
The third Sunday of every month
We’ll prepare sandwich lunches
after 12:45 p.m. Mass.
Please bring FRESH, SEALED, AND PACKAGED
items of the following:
Last Initial:
A thru F:
G thru L:
M thru R:
S thru Z:
FRESH APPLES,/ORANGES OR SANDWICH BAGS
WHEAT BREAD OR PAPER BAGS
COOKIES LOOSELY PACKED OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED
TURKEY BOLOGNA OR FRUIT JUICE BOXED
God Bless!! Any questions, call
Nellie Newman 818-968-0241
SJE OFFICE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in the Parish
Office? We have an immediate opening for a bilingual
Parish Secretary. We also have an opening for Children’s
Ministry Coordinator.
To inquire about the job descriptions, necessary background
and work schedules please contact our Business Manager,
Gina Ibarra at (818) 341-3680 ext. 102.
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POPE’S INTENTIONS
FOR FEBRUARY
Comfort for the Afflicted:
That all those who are afflicted, e
specially the poor, refugees, and
marginalized, may find welcome
and comfort in our communities.
818-341-3680 ext. 157
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.•
Closed Monday
Tuesday through Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bibles, Books, Candles, Rosaries,
Statues, Jewelry, Crucifixes,
GreeƟng cards, Religious art,
BapƟsm, Wedding Unity candles,
Arrars, Lassos
Feb 12 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Marriage Day
5:30am Maria & Nick Cavalluzzi†
For our Government Leaders - SI
7:30am Patricia Fischer†
9:00am Harry Nicol†, Duaine Crick†
Dorothy Carlin†
11:00am People of the Parish
12:45pm Ruth Douglass†
Nellie P. Barroga†
Fe B. Valeros†
2:15pm Eric Moya†
5:30 pm Isabel Villalon Vergara†
Give us this Day books
The Shop is located at the Mason parking lot
Church entrance
Sun:
Mon:
DID YOU KNOW?
For more information on how to
report abuse, request a copy of the
VIRTUS© article “When the Right
Choice is Difficult” by emailing:
[email protected] or
calling (213) 637-7227.
Gn 4:1-15, 25
Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21
Mk 8:11-13
Tues. 2/14 Valentine’s Day
St. Cyril & St. Methodius
6:30am Irene Ruiz - SI
8:15am Marcelina Reynes†
Antonietta Pajares Trinidad†
Wed. 2/15
6:30am Tish Byrne - SI
8:15am Elbert Everest Hensley†
Thurs. 2/16
6:30am Maria Pham Soi
8:15am Maria Sung-Ok Lee†
Mila & Erwin Barbieto - Birthday
Tues:
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10
Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10
Mk 8:14-21
Wed:
Gn 8:6-13, 20-22
Ps 116:12-15, 18-19
Mk 8:22-26
Fri. 2/17 - Seven Holy Founders of the
Servite Order
6:30am Marty Bowden - Birthday
8:15am For the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Thurs:
Gn 9:1-13
Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23
Mk 8:27-33
Sat. 2/18 - Blessed Virgin Mary
8:15am Paul Joseph†, Gloria Cantu†
Paul Hwang - Healing
Fri:
Gn 11:1-9
Ps 33:10-15
Mk 9:2-13
Sat:
Heb 11:1-7
Ps 145:2-5, 10-11
Mk 9:2-13
Reporting abuse is the right thing
to do . . .
Child abuse can happen
anywhere, even in the
home, and for families
placed in this horrible situation,
reporting abuse can be very difficult,
but it is critical to do so in order to
protect children. Adults must first act
to stop the abuse by being alert to
warning signs. If discovered, report
abuse to the proper authorities.
Sir 15:15-20
Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
1 Cor 2:6-10
Mt 5:17-37 or 20-22a, 27-28,
33-34a, 37
Mon. 2/13
6:30am Al Coziol†, Melvin Spratley†
Salvador C. Mata†
8:15am Alejandro Lacson†
Lucille & Joseph Hwang - SI
For Prayers Answered - Thanksgiving
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TÚ DECIDES
AVISO
“Si tú lo quieres, puedes guardar los mandamientos”, nos
dice Eclesiástico (Sirácide). Dios “ha puesto delante de ti
fuego y agua; extiende la mano a lo que quieras” (Eclo
15:15, 16). Este es un gran misterio: Dios no nos controla
tan completamente que no podemos elegir nuestro propio
camino. Es cierto que tenemos límites, pero nadie sino
nosotros mismos podemos elegir el camino dentro de
esos límites.
En adelante, todos los avisos, sin excepción, deberán
pasar por la oficina parroquial. Cuando el aviso es realmente de importancia y se quiere que aparezca en el boletín, deberá ser llevado a la Sra. Michelle Bevilacqua
antes del martes a medio día. Los demás pueden entregarse en recepción, para que luego el P. Carlos los reciba y los redacte. Los avisos serán leídos directamente
por el presidente de la celebración o una persona que él
delegue. Se leerán estrictamente como están escritos,
sin agregar ni quitar nada. Se leerán desde el ambón
que hay junto al coro, no desde el ambón de la Palabra.
Si los lee el sacerdote, lo hará desde la sede, para respetar siempre el ambón y dejarlo exclusivamente para las
Lecturas de la Palabra de Dios, la homilía y la Oración
universal. Con estas disposiciones se pretende educar a
la comunidad para utilizar el boletín, para hacer las cosas con tiempo y para evitar avisos largos o segundas
homilías cuando se anuncia algo.
En la lectura de hoy del Evangelio según san Mateo,
Jesús nos recuerda que somos libres y responsables de
nuestra vida. Nos llama a ir más allá de las palabras de
los mandamientos para considerar su significado. Si vas
más allá del adulterio verás el egoísmo que envenena
nuestro amor. Si vas más allá del asesinato verás la ira
que corroe nuestra compasión. Si vas más allá del falso
testimonio (perjurio) verás las mentiras y engaños que
producen este comportamiento.
Nuestra vocación es elegir la vida para nosotros mismos,
y tomar un camino a través de nuestro mundo que haga
la vida posible y más abundante para otros también.
CLASES ESL DE INGLES
Clases ESL de ingles ya comenzaron de nuevo todos
los sábados de 9am a 12pm en Grill Hall - Salones A/B.
Los esperamos con mucho entusiasmo… Vengan con el
mismo entusiasmo…
MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS
Coordinador: Padre Carlos Valencia
[email protected]
Asistente: Ramón Flores (805) 907-9909
Mesa Coordinadora: Jose Schnaider (818) 469-9040
Lectores: Claudia Corbera
Ministros de la Comunión: Nelson & Leticia Jiménez
(818) 718-8762
Ujieres: Juan Godoy (818) 749-4541
Carlos Ciprés (818) 212-6512
Ana Zacarías (818) 489-2466
Monaguillos: Belén Rangel (818) 993-3509
Coord. de Coros: Carlos Pérez (818) 233-4814
Catecismo: Madre Guadalupe (818) 885-6265
Grupo de Oración: Jose Soto (818) 724-1335
Semilla del Reino: Vilma Hernández (818) 231-3844
Encuentro Matrimonial: Israel Pedroza (818) 935-0448
Coord. de Liturgia: Ramón Flores (805) 907-9909
Coord. de Bautismos: Gustavo & Gaby Camberos
(818) 235-3292
Comunidad San Pablo: Mario España (818) 402-4711
Retrouvaille: Martin & Rosa Baeza (818) 996-0821
Visita a enfermos: Luisa Parada (818) 633-9368
12th - Sun.
World Marriage Day
Confirmation Year 2, 4:30pm
Lincoln’s Birthday
13th - Mon.
Alpha, 6:30pm
17th - Fri.
Altar Serving Training, 3pm
18th - Sat
Alpha, 7am
First Reconciliation, School & Children’s Ministry, 10am
Baptism, 12 noon
Wine Tasting, 6:30pm
19th - Sun.
Baptism Seminar, 1pm
Sandwich Sunday, 1:30pm
Confirmation Year 1, 4:30pm
20th - Mon.
Alpha, 6:30pm
22nd - Wed. Paula Montal Mass, 8:15am
23rd. - Thurs Youth Day at Religious Education Congress
24th - Fri.
Altar Serving Training, 3pm
Religious Education Congress, February 24-26
25th - Sat.
Alpha, 7pm
Club Italia Dinner Dance, 6:30pm
27th - Mon.
Alpha, 6:30pm
1st - Wed
Ash Wednesday - 1st Day of Lent , Holy Day of Obligation and Fasting
(see inside bulletin for list of Masses)
3rd - Fri.
First Friday
Soup and Stations: Soup at 6pm, Stations at 7pm
4th - Sat.
Alpha, 7am
5th - Sun.
Confirmation Year 1, 4:30pm
6th - Mon
Alpha, 6:30pm
10th - Fri.
Soup and Stations: Soup at 6pm, Stations at 7pm
11th - Sat.
Alpha, 7am
13th - Mon.
Alpha, 6:30pm
17th - Fri.
Soup and Stations: Soup at 6pm, Stations at 7pm
19th - Mar.
Confirmation Year 2, 4:30pm