“God is the good and all things which proceed from him are good

N
ow, after Lent and Easter and the feast
following Easter, we are back into
"Ordinary Time"--the time of "numbered
weeks." This is the "season of the Holy Spirit," and
rather than name each one, they simply bear ordinal
numbers, hence "ordinary time." If you can remember
back to February, when we broke off for Lent, you will
know that the A-Cycle Readings of Ordinary Time (the
readings for 2014) are an examination of what it means
to be "God's Servant in the world." So today, as we
look at "servanthood" in God's name, we are confronted with the meek leader who rides not a steed with
a chariot, but a donkey, and who carries no sword or
bow, but instead, proclaims: "Peace to the nations!"
And the Gospel begs us to come to the Meek and Humble One, Whose yoke is easy, and burden light (for
there is no "baggage" of ancient resentments, and no
agenda for demanding everyone be alike), Who in
teaching humility imparts "rest for our souls." This
week calls us to a place of gentleness as we walk
through our lives. Maybe the reading knows something
we don't know! Maybe it senses that we will be in
places of challenge to our ego this week, and that we
will need this guidance. May we tread lightly on the
earth, this week.
-Fr. Bill Axe
D
espués de la Cuaresma y la Pascua,
estamos de regreso a las semanas
numeradas: “el Tiempo Ordinario.”
Éste es el tiempo del Espíritu Santo y en vez de
darle nombre a cada domingo, se le dan números
consecutivos, por eso “tiempo ordinario.” Si se
pueden recordar en febrero cuando empezamos la
Cuaresma, las lecturas del año 2014, el Ciclo A, es
un examen de conciencia de cómo nos va como
“servidores de Dios en el mundo.” Entonces al ver
la “servitud” en el nombre de Dios, estamos en
frente con el líder quien no monta un carruaje con
caballos, sino un burro, quien no carga espada ni
lazo, sino que proclama, “¡Paz a todas las naciones!”El Evangelio nos pide a que vengamos con
Aquel quien es Manso y Humilde, su yugo es fácil
y su carga ligera, pues no tiene remordimientos ni
exigencias. Nos enseña humildad y pide que
“descansen las almas.” Al examinar nuestras vidas
esta semana, busquemos a un lugar de tranquilidad. ¡A lo mejor la lectura sabe algo que no sabemos! A lo mejor estaremos en un lugar que confronta nuestro ego, y que necesitaremos su guía.
Caminemos humildemente en la tierra.
- Padre Bill Axe
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY
St Agatha is a special place, where we are touched daily by God’s presence among us. Rooted in the legacy of our founding
parishioners, we have become the dynamic faith community we cherish today. A gift to the future of our parish will support its
spiritual richness and many good works for generations to come. Please remember St Agatha in your will or trust. For further information please contact the rectory or Richard H. Closson, Director, Trust & Estate
Programs, LA Archdiocese, 213-637-7472, e-mail [email protected] or www.estateplanning.com/trustacct. Our
legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the benefit of
St. Agatha Parish.
-Allie Smith
-Anabel Manriquez
-Angelica Amezcua
-Arlasha Allen
-Barbara Harvey
-Bertha Antee
-Camille FarnsworthSchrader
-Charley Johnson
-Christina Paul
-Constantino Perez
-Cornell DeClouette
-Damacio Horta
-Darwin Varela
Theresa and Marie Guillian
-Devina Molette-Ford
-Dominique Barksdale
-Edith Bell
-Edwin Raland
-Edwin Rivas
-Elsa Perez
-Elvia Herrera
-Gabriel y Miralda
Tahan
-Georgie Davis
-Giovanni Garcia
-Gladys Green
-Glen Arellano
-Gloria Sanguillen
-Guadalupe Morales
-Henre Dorsey
-Jack & Michael Stokes
-Jaime Rubalcava
-Joseph&Denise Guillian
-Juanita Rubalcava
-Lauren Lafargé
-Linda Guillian
-Lorraine Duperon
-Maria Perez
-Mariana Reynoso
-Mario Ojeda
-Martha Dorsey
-Maura Fitzgerald
-Michelle Porter
-Miguel Alfredo Piliado
-Monica Mellon
-Norma Barker
-Oscar Barbosa
-Pamfilo Velasquez
-Patrick Fitzgerald
-Paula Dupre Moore
-Peggy Anderson
-Penelope Mendoza
-Rafael Segura
-Raymond Almeida
-Rene Hunton
-Ricardo Morales
-Rita N. Ashe
-Ronald Mayberry
-Rose Thierry
-Sergio Villanueva Flores
-Sevarina Legaspi
-Sheri Marshall
-Silvia Esquivel
-Sylvia Smyles
-Teresa Casaus
“God is the good
and all things which proceed from
him are good.”
- St. Hildegard of Bingen
“Therefore do not seek to
understand in order to believe, but
believe that you may understand.”
- St. Augustine
To build and foster a Christian Community that
offers the opportunity to experience God
God’s
’s unconditional love and acceptance to all who come into
contact with it.
H
appy Independence Day weekend. I hope
you & your families had a safe and happy
Fourth. I finished my retreat that day and
spent it in Malibu with other sisters of St. Louis. It was
peaceful and quieter than in the city with fireworks.
Our readings today do not speak of peace but of
the torment of grief, pain and violence. We were not
created to be in this state, but rather one of peace. We
need to look to Jesus as the one who can teach us the
way to true peace. He invites us to learn from him and
take his yoke upon us, so that we may join in his mission of lifting the burdens of others. Let us pray for
each other as we each face our own struggles and pain.
Have a blessed week, Sr. Karen
Dear St. Agatha Parishioners,
On behalf of the entire Whatley family, I thank you for
your many condolences and sympathy shown us on the
recent death our Mother, Mrs. Annie Whatley. Your
thoughtfulness, cards, calls, and conversations were
most supportive. May God bless you.
- Fr. Frank Whatley
Thank You—Peter’s Pence
Thank you for your generous support of the essential
work of the Holy Father and his charitable acts
through the Peter’s Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers
and sisters around the world to help the Holy Father
reach out to those in need. Thank you for being a
Pilgrim of Charity through your generosity.
Pray for Your Parish Finances
“With each contribution show a
cheerful countenance, and pay
your tithes in a spirit of Joy. Give to
the Most High as he has given to
you, generously, according to your
means. For the Lord is one who
always repays and he will give back
sevenfold” -Sirach 35:8-10
Construyendo y alimentando una comunidad cristiana que ofrezca la oportunidad de experimentar
el amor incondicional de Dios y la aceptación a
todos con quienes nos encontremos.
F
eliz Día de la Independencia. Espero se la
hayan pasado bien con sus familias. Terminé
mi retiro ese día y seguí en Málibu con otras
religiosas de San Louis. Fue un tiempo de paz y sin fuegos pirotécnicos.
Nuestras lecturas no hablan de paz sino de tormenta,
dolor y violencia. No somos creados para eso, sino para
tener paz. Debemos de seguir a Jesús para que nos enseñe el camino de la paz verdadera. Nos invita a que lo
sigamos, de tomar su yugo, para que nos unamos en misión para levantar la carga de los demás. Recemos por
todos nosotros esta semana con nuestros desafíos y dolores.
Que tengan una semana bendita,
Hermana Karen
Queridos feligreses de Santa Águeda,
De parte de toda la familia Whatley, les doy gracias por
sus condolencias y compasión que le brindaron a la
muerte de nuestra Madre, la Señora Annie Whatley.
Sus pensamientos, tarjetas, llamadas y sus conversaciones fueron de mucho apoyo. Que Dios los bendiga.
- Padre Frank Whatley
Gracias—Colecta de San Pedro
Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a la imprescindible labor del Santo Padre y sus actos de caridad por
medio de la Colecta de Peter’s Pence. Sus donativos
serán sumados a los de nuestros hermanos y hermanas
en todo el mundo para ayudar al Santo Padre a tender
la mano a los más necesitados. Gracias por ser un Peregrino de la Caridad por medio de su generosidad.
Reza por las Finanzas de tu Parroquia
Sunday, June 29
$6,104.00
Sunday, June 22
$7,337.00
Sunday, June 15
$6,928.80
"Da siempre con el rostro radiante y consagra el diezmo con alegría. Da al Altísimo según lo que él
te dio, y con generosidad, conforme a tus recursos, porque el Señor sabe retribuir y te dará siete
veces más" -Eclesiástico 35, 8-10
Breakfast with the Morales Brothers!
¡Desayuno con los Hermanos Morales!
Join us for a delicious Omelet breakfast,
Sunday, July 13th, in the Parish Hall.
Pre-Sale Breakfast tickets are now available after
each mass in the back of the church parking lot
and in the Placita Sunday Office and at the Pastoral
Center during the week.
Pre-Sale: $7 per adult and $3 per child.
At the door: $9 per adult and $4 per child.
Does not include drink.
Ven a disfrutar de los deliciosos omeletes preparados con los ingredientes al guso. El domingo, 13 de
julio en el salón parroquial. Pre-venta de boletos
para el desayuno están disponibles después de cada
misa en la carpa que se encuentra atrás de la iglesia
y en la oficina de la placita.
Pre-venta: $7 por adulto y $3 por niño(a).
En la puerta: $9 por adulto y $4 por niño(a)
No incluye bebida.
Tendremos la Final de la Copa Mundial
a las 12:00 p.m.
We will show the World Cup Final at 12:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Night of Praise & Dinner
Noche de Alabanza y Cena
Saturday, August 2, 2014, 5pm to 10:30pm
Praise with joy and enjoy the wonderful music of our
10:00 a.m. St. Agatha´s Gospel Choir, Miriam Solis with
Mariachi, and Yesenia Flores and .Tickets are now
available after each mass in the back of the
church parking lot and the Placita Sunday
Office and Pastoral Center during the week.
Pre-Sale: $20 per adult and $7 per child.
At the door: $25 per adult and $10 per child.
Sábado, 2 de agosto de 2014, 5pm a 10:30pm
Tendremos música en ingles y en español. Vengan y
disfruten de la música maravillosa de nuestro coro de las
10:00 a.m., Miriam Solís con Mariachi, y Yesenia Flores.
Los boletos ya están disponibles
en la carpa que se encuentra atrás de
a iglesia y en la oficina de la placita.
Pre-venta: $20 por adulto y $7 por niño(a).
En la puerta: $25 por adulto y $10 por niño(a)
“Let everything that has breath praise the
Lord” - Psalm 150:6
Parish Picnic Sunday, July 20th, 2014
Plan to bring your favorite dish to share
with our parish family!
“Que todo lo que respire alabe al Señor”
- Salmo 150:6
Picnic Parroquial Domingo, 20 de julio
Preparen su platillo favorito para
compartir con nuestra familia parroquial.
Woman to Woman
De Mujer a Mujer
An opportunity for all women in the St. Agatha parish to meet,
discuss relevant topics of interest and enjoy lively conversation.
Meeting every first and third Monday of the month from 10:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the San Martin de Porres Room. With
Josie Broehm.
Tenemos una oportunidad para que todas las mujeres de la
parroquia de Santa Águeda se reúnan y tengan una buena
conversación espiritual y de fe. Nos reunimos cada primer y
tercer lunes del mes, de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el Salón San
Martín de Porres.
GET ON THE BUS YARD SALE
GET ON THE BUS YARD SALE
The GET ON THE BUS TRIP will have Fundraiser A
YARD SALE on Saturday, July 12, 2014. It will be in St.
Agatha’s Field of Dreams. We will TRAVEL to Folsom
men Jail on July 25th and will be returning July 26th.
PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, family and
Neighbors. We accept donations, Jackets, coats, god party
clothes. purses, decorations nice household items. belts,
jewelry, accessories. Call Gloria Walker 323-217-9122. (In a
week or so I will also be asking for donations of backpacks,
blankets, pet pillows, teddy bears and Items to put in the
back pack)
Thank you and may God Bless you for your generosity.
El programa de GET ON THE BUS tendrá un YARD SALE para recaudar fondos el Sábado 12 de julio en el Campo
de Los Sueños aquí en Santa Águeda. Viajaremos a Folsom
Cárcel de hombres y salimos el 25 de julio y regresamos el
26 de julio.
Invite a sus amigos, vecinos y familia. Aceptamos donaciones de Sacos, Abrigos, carteras, ropa de fiesta, decoraciones,
artículos de hogar en buenas condiciones, fajas, joyas.
Para Información llame a Gloria Walker 323-217-9122
En las próximas semanas también estaré donaciones de bolsones, almohadas, pillow pets y ositos.
Gracias y que Dios los bendiga por su bondad.
Registration Dates for First Communion
Saturday Registrations:
July 26 –St. Martin de Porres Room, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
SundayRegistrations:
July 27—St. Martin de Porres Room, 8:00am-2:00 pm
The registration forms for the First Year are in the vestibule of the church entrance. For more information
Gricelda De la Cerda at (323) 933-0963 or email her at
[email protected]
Fechas de Inscripciones para Primera Comunión
Inscripciones en Sábado:
26 de julio—Salón San Martin, de 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Inscripciones en Domingo:
27 de julio—Salón San Martin, de 8:00am—2:00 pm
Las formas de inscripción para el Primer año están en el
vestíbulo a la entrada de la iglesia. Para mas información:
Gricelda De la Cerda al (323) 933-0963 o por correo
electrónico [email protected]
How do I register my child for Confirmation?
Registre a su hijo(a) a la Confirmación
Once you have made a mutual decision with your (15 to 17
years old) child, make an appointment with the Office of Faith
Formation: (323) 933-0963
Una vez que hayan estado en acuerdo ustedes y sus
hijos (15 a 17 años de edad), favor de hacer cita con la
oficina de Formación en la Fe: (323) 933-0963.
St. Agatha Dream Group is Back!
Summer Series: Prayer to Refresh My Soul
Once again offering parishioners and guests easy steps
to work with your dream and their meaning. It's been
awhile since we last met, and you have continued to
ask when we can meet again. We have scheduled August 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM as our gathering time.
Location to be at St. Agatha and exact meeting space
finalized closer to the date. We will offer a refresher
introduction and answer any initial question you might
have. As time permits we can work on one or two
dreams so come with your journals and written description of your dream.
Have you ever wondered how other people pray, or how
to expand your prayer so it feels fresh and meaningful? Or,
are you wanting to see how to deepen your prayer life and
your approach to God. A new summer series on prayer
will begin on Monday evening July 14 from 7 to 9 PM in
the hall. This 6 week gathering will give you an opportunity
to experience different styles of praying
Our gatherings are open to all who are interested in
their prayer life or have lingering questions about God and
prayer. We welcome your participation and any questions
you may want to discuss. We ask those attending to bring
some simple food/ refreshment for sharing at our family
food table. Please RSVP to the office. If you have any
questions, contact Josie Broehm at 310-791-1241. Our series will conclude with a simple twilight retreat.
Any questions, contact Josie at 310-791-1241.
See you August 3--keep dreaming!
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July 12th—English Eucharistic Ministry: Contact: Ruby
"NOBODY CAN DO EVERYTHING BUT EVERYBODY
CAN DO SOMETHING"
S.H.A.RE. MINISTRY SUMMER CHRISTMAS DRIVE.
Each Sunday in July and August we are asking the Church
Family members to consider
donating these needs and bring
them to church and place in the
barrels or wagons that are near
the rectory parking lot church
entrance..
We plan to use these as gifts for
ALL of the 2000 adult guests
that come on
Christmas Day to Dinner.
Please give what you can.
JULY
13 SOAP, BODY WASH,
20 TOOTHPASTE,
TOOTHBRUSHES
27 DEODORANT, BODY
LOTION
AUGUST
3 SHAMPOO,
CONDITIONER, COMB,
HAIR BRUSH
10 SHAVING CREAM, DISPOSABLR RAZORS
17 MAKEUP,
NAIL POLISH,
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July 19th ___ Ministry: Contact: ___
the Father of all let us reach out
in faith and love to do a kindness
for someone this week. Kindness
has no price tag if it comes from
the heart. Smiles are an awesome spiritual picker upper for
most people and they cost you
nothing to give and nothing to
receive. Go to the today after
mass hall or sit in the Placita and
spend time in fellowship with
Thank you for reaching out to a church visitor or a pew
be the difference in the lives of mate. Give your hug away.
our guests that are invited to
come to celebrate the Birthday Blessings,
of Christ with us on Christmas The S.H.A.R.E.
Day in the hall.
Ministry
Remembering that God is
EMERY
BOARDS, COLOGNE FOR
MEN AND WOMEN
24 FOOTIES FOR
WOMEN, MEN'S TUBE OR
CREW WHITE OR BLACK
SOCKS SIZE 9-15
MEN'S WHITE TEE
SHIRTS M[ LG, XL, XXL,
XXX LG.
St. Agatha’s Ministries
Engaged Catholic Faith
R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Adult process to get baptized in the Catholic Church
Please contact Cynthia Metzler or Shirley Jackson
Early Childhood Catechesis
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. toddlers in Guadalupe Room
Bible Study
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (meeting varies please call)
Children Liturgy of the Word
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Children 6 to 10 year olds
Youth Ministry
Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm—Guadalupe Room
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound
Please call Ruby Aklamakpe
Ministers of the Word (Lectors)
Please contact Charlotte Richardson
Golden Agers—Ministry for Senior Citizens
Meets every 2nd Sunday—Guadalupe Room
Relative Wellness - Yoga
Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm—Parish Hall
Free Tutoring
Thursday 7pm-9pm and Saturday 1pm-3pm– Room 4
S.H.A.R.E. St. Agatha´s Hands Are Reaching Everywhere
Serves lunches to homeless Saturdays at 4pm
Charismas Day Dinner and Holiday Boutique in November
Environment Ministry—Church Decorations
Please contact Joe Galvan to help
Hospitality Ministry—Ushers
Please contact Joe Galvan or ushers in mass
Music Ministry—Gospel Choir
Please contact Eddie Hilley
Associates of the Blessed Sacrament
Meets every third Sunday in the Parish Hall
Attention Ministers
Please help us develop a better list. If there is a ministry missing or if you would like to have your contact information, please contact the Parish Office.
Atención Ministros
Por favor de ayudarnos con esta lista. Si no aparece
un ministerio o si gustan poner su número de teléfono, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial.
Ministerios de Santa Agatha
Fe Católica Dedicada
R.I.C.A. - Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Proceso para adultos para ser iniciados a la Iglesia Católica
Reunión: Lunes a las 7:00 p.m.
Quinceañeras
Celebración individual, llamar a la oficina
Ministerio del Grupo de Adolescente
Miércoles 7pm a 9pm Salón Guadalupe
Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos
Viernes, 7pm a 9pm Salón 5
Ministerio de Eucaristía
Favor de llamarle a Herminio Zúñiga
Ministros de la Palabra (Lectores)
Favor de contactar a Humberto Sánchez
Ministerio S.H.A.R.E.
Sirve comida sábados 4pm
Cena Navideña y Boutique Navideña en noviembre
Yoga—Salud Relativa
Martes, 6pm a 7pm—Salón Parroquial
Liturgia de la Palabra para niños
Domingo, 12:15 p.m.
Tutoría Gratis
Jueves 7pm a 9pm, Sábado 1pm a 3pm—Salón 4
Baile Folklórico para niños
Favor de contactarse con María Elena
Comunidades en Acción—Teatro
Favor de contactar a Marcos Ríos o Claudia Vidals
Comunidades de Base
Favor de contactar a Leodán Rogel
Ministerio de Hospitalidad—Ujieres
Favor de contactar a los ujieres de la misa
Ministerio de Música—coros
Favor de contactar a los coros de la misa
Grupo de Oración
Miércoles 6:30 pm en el Salón Parroquial
Monaguillos—Servidores del Altar
Favor de contactar a Rosa Moreno
Encuentro Matrimonial
Favor de contactar a Liliana Rodríguez
Catequesis Familiar
Miércoles 7pm Salón 7
Pastoral Staff Directory
Saturday July 5 ╬ Sábado 5 de Julio
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
Pastoral Office (323) 935-8127 (voice)
(323) 743-8127 (text messages)
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Standard Rates Apply
Sunday July 6 ╬ Domingo 6 de Julio
Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30
7:00 a.m.
Sargento Loren Robinson (salud)
7:00 a.m.
Lidilia Chávez †
Faith Formation (323) 933-0963
Diácono Ricardo Recinos (323) 935-1308
St. Agatha's Web: www.stagathas.org
- De parte de la familia Centeno
- De parte de Gustavo Pérez
7:00 a.m.
Iván Pérez †
- De parte de su familia
8:30 a.m.
Alice Cannell †
- Requested by Family
10:00 a.m.
For the Well Being of Our Parish
- Requested by Cris Diaz
12:15 p.m.
Araceli García †
6 años
12:15 p.m.
José Guadalupe Buzo †
- De parte de sus hijos
- De parte de su hijo Álvaro Buzo
12:15 p.m.
María Guadalupe Rangel †
- De parte de su hijo Álvaro Buzo
5:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
-
Monday, July 7 ╬ Lunes 7 de Julio
Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Mt 9:18-26
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
-
Tuesday, July 8 ╬ Martes 8 de Julio
Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Mt 9:32-38
6:30 p.m.
Nuestra Familia Parroquial
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Sr. Karen Collier x227
Sr. Karen’s e-mail
Fr. Bill Axe x223
Fr. Bill’s e-mail
Emergency Contact
Dn. Ricardo Recinos x230
Dn. Ricardo’s e-mail
Enrique Reyes x224
Enrique’s e-mail
Teresa Amezcua x241
Teresa’s e-mail
Gricelda de la Cerda x 290
Gricelda’s e-mail
Emmanuel Montenegro x221
Emmanuel’s e-mail
Maggie Arellano x240
Youth Ministry’s e-mail
Eddie Hilley (323) 935-2853
Eddie’s e-mail
Parish Life Director
[email protected]
Priest Ministry
[email protected]
(323) 938-6964
Spanish Pastoral Ministry
[email protected]
Business Manager
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
[email protected]
Faith Formation Assistant
[email protected]
Receptionist
[email protected]
Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Music Ministry
[email protected]
Wednesday, July 9 ╬ Miércoles 9 de Julio
Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Mt 10:1-7
8:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
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Thursday July 10 ╬ Jueves 10 Julio
Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9/Mt 10:7-15
6:30 p.m.
Servicio de Comunión
Friday, July 11 ╬ Viernes 11 de Julio
Hos 14:2-10/Mt 10:16-23
6:30 p.m.
Our Parish Family
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Next Sunday Readings
-Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 13, 2014
Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9
Pastoral Office Hours
Monday - Friday • Lunes - Viernes
10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday • Sábado
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sundays @ the Placita Office
8:00 am - 10:00 am & 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mass Times / Tiempos de Misa
Mon: 6:30pm (En) Tues: 6:30pm (Sp)
Wed: 8:00am (En) Thurs: 6:30pm (Sp)
Fri: 6:30pm (Bl) Sat: 5:30pm (En/Vigil)
Sun: 7:00am (Sp), 8:30am (En)
10:00am (En/Gospel) 12:15pm (Sp) 5:30pm (En)
Submit a bulletin Announcement
Confession / Confesiones
[email protected]
[email protected]
Saturday/Sábado: 4:40pm
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