At the 8:30 AM Liturgy this weekend, we celebrate the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates. Candidates, already part of the Christian community through baptism, are seeking to complete their Christian initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. In this rite, we recognize their desire to participate more fully in the sacramental life of the Church as they begin the final period of preparation before their full initiation at the Easter Vigil.

Please pray for our candidates Ismael Bettencourt, Danette Garcia, and Lisa Garcia and our (un-baptized) catechumen Wendy Tobagus, that they may continue to heed God's call wherever it may take them. Also, please pray for our RCIA sponsors – Ramon, Kara, Oscar, and Debbie – that they may continue to be examples of Christ's love and friendship.

The next RCIA rite will be the Penitential Rite, which we will celebrate at the 11:30 a.m. liturgy on Sunday, February 17. Please join us to support and pray for our candidates as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.

Dennis Sexton dwsexton@gmail.

Congratulations to the students who celebrated their first reconciliation yesterday! May they be an example of God’s saving grace for us all. Please keep these students in your prayers as they begin final preparations to join us at the Lord’s table in April.

Reminder: We will NOT have class next Sunday, February 17, in honor of Presidents’ Day. Class will resume February 24 as usual.

Today your child received an Operation Rice Bowl kit from Catholic Relief Services. We encourage your family to try some of the Lenten activities! We will collect Rice Bowls after Easter.

If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

You probably have one or more pairs of old eye glasses that you no longer want or need. People in a small village in Ghana, Africa, want them and need them.

A box of donated glasses will be shipped to Ghana in April 2008.

Be sure your glasses are included in the shipment.

Bring your eye glasses to the "All Ministries Potluck" on Saturday, February 16, Doyle Hall, at 6:30 PM. 100% of the glasses will be delivered to the deserving individuals in that little village.

Potluck RSVP: Liz Joves, 650-996-1422 lizjoves@sbcglobal.net

St. Joseph Church in downtown Mountain View is seeking a minimum part time receptionist to work 9 hours per week (Tuesdays to Fridays from 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM).

The successful candidate is a bilingual high school graduate with at least one year experience in a clerical position. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web publishing is a plus. Job duties include greeting visitors to the parish office, taking phone messages, sorting mail, maintaining the parish website and database and other office duties. Please send resumes to:

St. Joseph Parish
Attn: Teresa Lumbreras
582 Hope Street
Mountain View, CA 94041

Proclaiming the Word of God and distributing the Body of Christ are privilege beyond compare.

We are looking for people willing to be instructed in Proclaiming the Word and or distributing the Body of Christ. It is a privilege we extend to you.

Maureen Rugala has trained many of our Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. A training includes Theology, History and Scripture as well as practical training. The next training begins Saturday, March 29th at 9 AM in the Rectory and will last about six weeks.

For more information (and to sign up), please contact Liz Joves, Lector Coordinator, at 650-965-4070 or lizjoves@sbcglobal.net.

Eucharistic Minister candidates contact Maureen Rugala, EM Coordinator at 650-941-9096 or mmrugala@comcast.net.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

February 2, 2008
Arlene Regina Garcia Camacho

February 3, 2008
Geovany Lopez

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

First Eucharist families: now is the home stretch before your child celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time next Saturday, February 9. Please bring your Reconciliation preparation books to class today, ready to turn in!

Kindergarteners and first graders will begin their Virtus Safe Touching lessons next Sunday, February 10. Parents, if you have any questions please contact Amy Davis. If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

Our RCIA (unbaptized) catechumens and (baptized but uncatechized) candidates are currently participating in the period of the catechumenate. During this period, the catechumens and candidates participate in what is known as a dismissal rite. They attend Mass together with the assembly while we hear God's Word proclaimed. After the homily, the catechumens and candidates are "dismissed" with their catechist to reflect more deeply on the scriptures. The purpose of dismissal is to help the catechumens and candidates grow in love and knowledge of God through the scriptures. Since they are not yet able to join the assembly at the table of the Eucharist, they are dismissed to be fed more fully at the table of the Word. After the dismissal the assembly continues to pray for the catechumens and candidates as we celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Please continue to pray for our catechumen, Wendy Tobagus, and our (baptized) candidates, Ismael Bettencourt, Danette Garcia, and Lisa Garcia as they continue the RCIA journey.

Dennis Sexton dwsexton@gmail.com
"Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." St. Francis

Welcome back, Faith Formation families! We can’t wait to start a new year in Christ with you.

Today, the third grade and the sixth grade will begin their Virtus Safe Touching lessons. Next Sunday, the fourth and the seventh grade will begin their lessons. If you have any questions about the Safe Touching lessons, please contact Amy Davis.

Next Sunday is your last chance to bring in a box or bottle of laundry detergent for our collection! If we receive 95 boxes or bottles, we’ll celebrate with an ice cream party!

If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

Are you interested in becoming a licensed foster parent and/or adopting a child from Santa Clara County or providing respite for those who do? Peninsula Bible Church Palo Alto is hosting the Santa Clara County PRIDE training. This is a unique opportunity to attend classes conveniently located in your area. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6-9 PM starting January 15 through March 18 at Peninsula Bible Church, 3505 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. To register for PRIDE, call (408) 299-KIDS. Low-cost childcare can be reserved in advance by calling Help One Child at (888) KID-HOPE.

The Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) Campaign “Secure the Vision,” is the 2008 annual fund-raising drive for the Diocese of San Jose. Each year, the parishes and missions of our local Church take part in the Appeal to raise funds for the support of the centralized services, ministries, activities and programs of the Diocese.

This year’s ADA theme of “Secure the Vision” reflects the challenge that we are all called to be disciples of Christ. we are called to be light in a dark world. Together, we do this by ensuring the Church, its clergy, religion and laity are equipped to lead God’s people and to minister to those in need. Our just-completed and successful endowment and capital campaign has positioned the Diocese of San Jose to address many of the long-range plans of our local Church. However, it is this annual appeal that funds day-to-day services that the parishes and schools rely on for support as they minister to the people of the Santa Clara Valley.

Next weekend, January 12 & 13 is our Appeal Sunday.

Our Pledge Sunday is on January 19 & 20, 2008. Please bring your pledges to the 2008 “Secure the Vision” Annual Diocesan Appeal, and drop it in the collection basket. Thank you.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

December 22, 2007

Vasco Nicolas Delgado
Yurissa Magaña

December 23, 2007

Kevin Miguel Martull
Ana Gabriela Savinovic
Marija Angela Savinovic

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

Our RCIA (unbaptized) catechumens and (baptized but uncatechized) candidates are currently participating in the period of the catechumenate. During this period, the catechumens and candidates participate in what is known as a dismissal rite. They attend Mass together with the Assembly while we hear God's Word proclaimed. After the homily, the catechumens and candidates are "dismissed" with their catechist to reflect more deeply on the Scriptures. The purpose of dismissal is to help the catechumens and candidates grow in love and knowledge of God through the Scriptures. Since they are not yet able to join the Assembly at the table of the Eucharist, they are dismissed to be fed more fully at the table of the Word. After the dismissal the Assembly continues to pray for the catechumens and candidates as we celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Please continue to pray for our catechumen, Wendy Tobagus, and our (baptized) candidates, Ismael Bettencourt, Danette Garcia, and Lisa Garcia as they continue the RCIA journey.

Dennis Sexton dwsexton@gmail.com
"Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." St. Francis

We will not have Faith Formation class today! We hope your family is enjoying the Christmas season, and we look forward to seeing you next week, January 6!

Third grade and sixth grade parents: Next week your child will begin their Virtus Safe Touching lessons. If you have any questions at all about this program, please contact Amy Davis!

Don’t forget our laundry detergent collection! We’re still collecting to reach our goal of 95 boxes or bottles by January 13. Help us meet our goal, and we’ll enjoy a Sunday Sundae party!

If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

Day Break offers socialization and recreation activities to elderly, frail adults who are experiencing memory loss, while providing their caregivers with some time for a break.

There are immediate openings at Day Break I located at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the Evergreen area of San Jose, Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm. Contact Fran Kiernan at (408) 270-4900 for more information.

There are also openings at the new Day Break III at 535 Old San Francisco Road, Sunnyvale.

Contact Ginger McClure at (408) 530-8734 for the schedule. Both sites have a sliding scale based on the ability to pay with fees ranging from $20.50-$53.50 per day, including a nutritious hot lunch and two snacks. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish this new member who was baptized:

December 15, 2007

Yarely Veronica Herrera

Congratulations to her proud mom, dad, and family.

Catholic Charities story: Sharon recently took her three grandchildren into her home when their parents could not care for them. With the help of the Kinship Resource Center case manager she was able to receive food stamps in order to feed the children and still buy her own medications.

Catholic Charities opportunity: Many relatives are caring for family children. This situation often puts a strain on the caregivers. Kinship Resource Center staff can help find the needed resources and provide support groups and a “warm line” for emotional support, too. You need not be alone. Contact Marina Hurtado, 408-325-5164, mhurtado@ccsj.org.

Catholic Social Teaching: Call to Family, Community and Participation

Our RCIA catechumen recently celebrated the Rite of Acceptance and our RCIA candidates recently celebrated the Rite of Welcoming the Candidates. At this rite, the catechumen and candidates received the Sign of the Cross on their forehead, on their ears, on their eyes, on their lips, over their heart, on their shoulders, on their hands, and on their feet. These actions symbolize how through his death and resurrection Christ gives strength to every aspect of our lives, and how we can bear witness to Christ with our whole being.

Take a few moments to make the Sign of the Cross over your body. In your own life, how has suffering brought you strength? How have you been living proof of the saving power of the Cross?

The St. Joseph parish community extends a warm welcome to our catechumen, Wendy Tobagus, and our candidates, Ismael Bettencourt, Danette Garcia, and Lisa Garcia. Be assured of our loving support and prayers for you.

May the Lord remain with you always.

Dennis Sexton dwsexton@gmail.com

"Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." St. Francis

Parents, please join us for our Advent prayer service! We will begin celebrating at 10:30 a.m. today in the school auditorium.

Don’t forget our laundry detergent collection! We’re still collecting to reach our goal of 95 boxes or bottles by January 13. Help us meet our goal, and we’ll enjoy a Sunday Sundae party!

We will not have Faith Formation classes next Sunday, December 23, or the following Sunday, December 30. We will return to classes January 6. We hope your Christmas season is full of faith and family, and we will see you in the new year!

If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

Do you believe in marriage? Are you looking for a ministry to do together that will strengthen future marriages as well as you own? We all have stake in each other’s marriages. The Catholic Engaged Encounter program needs your support now! Engaged Encounter serves as a marriage preparation weekend workshop. This in turn is a nice, relaxing retreat for you as a couple working the weekend, which is paid for you by CEE.

If you are interested in joining us in CEE please call: Anita & Buzz Bickham (408) 224-5941

Fourth Sunday of Advent

First Reading — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall name him Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14).

Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory (Psalm 24).

Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7).

Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. He shall be Emmanuel, which means “God is with us” (Matthew 1:18-24).

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

December 9, 2007

Rihanna Larie Macias
Anjali Roshni Nand
Jake Edward Peterson
John Carroll Viguerie III

December 10, 2007

Aidan Matthew Arthur Slusser

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

Our RCIA catechumen recently celebrated the Rite of Acceptance and our RCIA candidates recently celebrated the Rite of Welcoming the Candidates. At this rite, the catechumen and candidates publicly expressed their intention to become fully initiated members of the Catholic community by responding to the question "For what reason have you come here today?"

We all can learn from the example of these new members of our community and their strong commitment to the life of the Church. As we witness them grow in faith and fellowship over the coming months, we should take time to reflect on our own lives and ask ourselves "For what reason have we come here today?"

The St. Joseph parish community extends a warm welcome to our catechumen, Wendy Tobagus, and our candidates, Ismael Bettencourt, Danette Garcia, and Lisa Garcia. Be assured of our loving support and prayers for you. May the Lord remain with you always.
Dennis Sexton dwsexton@gmail.com

"Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." St. Francis

Confirmation candidates and parents, please remember that we will meet today at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium.

We have begun collecting laundry detergent for needy families in the area. We are challenging each student to bring in one full-sized bottle or box of laundry detergent. If we collect 95 boxes or bottles (one for each student in the program), we’ll celebrate with an ice cream party! Help us meet our goal by brining in one or two boxes or bottles over the coming weeks.

Parents, please join us next week for our Advent prayer service! We will begin celebrating at 10:30 a.m.

If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

On Thursday November 15, 2007 the Day Worker Center of Mountain View received a use permit from the City of Mountain View. The use permit will allow the center to continue operating out of the Trinity United Methodist Church located on the corner of Hope and Mercy.

Third Sunday of Advent

First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10).

Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146).

Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10).

Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing. The dead are raised to new life! (Matthew 11:2-11).

Voices of Praise would like to invite parishioners to join our choir in preparation for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations. The program will consist of popular Christmas carols and service music known in our parish. All voice types are welcome. Membership is open to adults and youth (ages 14 and up). Reading music is not required, but those with reading skills are strongly encouraged to join and learn exciting parts. Rehearsals will be held in the rectory on three consecutive Sundays, December 9, 16, and 23, between 11 and 12 a.m. (after 10 a.m. mass). For more information, please contact the choir director, Rajna Ledoux, at (650) 458-9806 or rajna_k@yahoo.com.

The Saint Vincent de Paul team would very much like to thank the three people who in the last few months donated their vehicle. These donations will really help us through the Christmas season. God bless!

Special Thanks to Kim Iverson for her creative technical assistance on short order with the Thanksgiving Dinner. God bless you in your recovery!

The Communion Ministers welcomes Shelley Schneider, Carmen Vigo, Joe Pigg, Judy Geison, Lucienne Lu and Kara Cenac into the ministry. May the Body and Blood of Christ fill their hearts!

For the 17th year is a Christmas Tree on the altar during Advent. We call it the “Giving Tree” because each angel ornament has on it a gift suggestion for a needy child or adult. Please consider choosing one or more angels off the tree. You will be blessing someone in need.

Bring the gift to the rectory during regular office hours or to the church on Sunday.

Please do not take an angel unless you can meet the deadline date that is this Sunday, December 9, 2007.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

December 2, 2007

Erick Coca-Castillo
Joanna Rivera Perez
Crystal Linette Toris
Melany Adamaris Calderon Axalco

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

The Knights of Columbus are promoting a drive to “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”. If you exchange Christmas cards please use cards with a religious connotation to the birth of Christ and when mailing your cards please use the Madonna Christmas stamp. In the near future, the Knights will be outside the church after all Masses selling Nativity car magnets for $5.00 each. Please join them in their endeavor in bringing back the true meaning of Christmas.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Faith Formation Mass!

Parents: Please plan on joining us December 2 for an important orientation meeting. We will discuss our use of the Virtus Touching Safety Program, which will be used in catechetical sessions starting in December. Please bring your questions, comments, and concerns!

Reminder: We will not have class next Sunday, November 25, in honor of Thanksgiving. Classes will resume December 2.

Today is the last day of our can drive! Please remember to bring in a can or two – you might just win a treat of your own!
Faith Formation classes have begun, but it is not too late too register! Please contact Amy Davis at ff@sjmv.org with any questions.

If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099.

A day worker can lighten your load and help you get jobs finished faster. Workers are available for painting, landscaping, moving, janitorial assistance, and garage, window, gutter, and house cleaning, as well as other skillful jobs.

We are also searching for people who speak Spanish and can teach more advanced aspects of the above jobs.

Contact Maria at (650) 903-4102, Day Worker Center, 748 Mercy Street, corner of Mercy and Hope Streets, MV 94041.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

November 11, 2007

Gabriela Nalani Hoover
Sophia Elizabeth Hale
Lydia Victoria Gonzales

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word resumed in the month of September. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held during the 8:30 and 10:00 AM Sunday Masses. The children leave the Mass prior to the first reading, and return after the homily. During this time, the teacher goes over the same readings that the congregation hears, but at a child’s level. The children also get an opportunity to discuss the Gospel and share their thoughts. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact:

8:30 Mass- Donna Marcopulos @ 650-960-4025
10:00 Mass- Siobhan O’Malley-Paul @ 650-967-4886

Quotes from Official Church Documents Reflecting the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings.
#3 Right & Responsibilities

“It is not right …for either the citizen or the family to be absorbed by the state; it is proper that the individual and the family should be permitted to retain their freedom of action, so far as this is possible without jeopardizing the common good and without injuring anyone.” _Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum

“Beginning our discussion of the rights of man, we see that every man has the right to life, to bodily integrity, and to the means which are suitable for the proper development of life; these are primarily food, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care, and finally the necessary social services. Therefore a human being also has the right to security in cases of sickness, inability to work, widowhood, old age, unemployment, or in any other case in which he is deprived of the means of subsistence through no fault of his own.” _Pope John XXIII, Pacem in Terris

Villa Siena Auxiliary will hold its Annual HOLIDAY FAIRE at Villa Siena, 1855 Miramonte Ave. Mt. View, November 9 & 10 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The Holiday Faire will feature handmade arts & crafts, raffles, home-baked cookies, cakes and breads plus our popular White Elephant Sale.

Proceeds will benefit Villa Siena, a Residential and Skilled Nursing Facility operated by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. For information call Mary EL Swanson at (650) 967-0932.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

October 20 , 2007

Guadalupe Zapata-Sanchez
Frida Zapata
Isabella Tello
Soljiselle Castro-Fernandez
Maritza Lopez-Cabrera
Antonio Garcia
Viviana Alavez Lopez
Abigail Adriana Alavez Lopez
Jose Luis Gonzalez
Alexis Antonio Pena Cortez
Elizabeth Torres

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

The Day Worker Center of Mountain View has moved to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 748 Mercy Street, corner of Hope and Mercy Streets, one block off Castro.

If you need a worker for housecleaning, yard work, moving, basic carpentry or many other skills, please stop by 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Or contact Director, Maria Marroquin at (650) 903-4102.

Thank you.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District is informing low income seniors who own their home that they may be eligible for an exemption on their property tax for the Clean Safe Creeks special property tax. For more information and to request an application packet please call (408) 265-2607, extension 2810.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

August 26, 2007

Savina Kate Pontillas
Matthew Quintong Seigne
Maya Ryley Sullivan
Natalia Isabella Crowell
Michelle Kasumi Teicher

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

The total annual support/contributions made to Catholic Charities by members of Saint Joseph Parish (from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007) is $12,793.75. This amount includes contributions collected at the 2007 May Appeal, as well as gifts mailed to Catholic Charities by donors identifying themselves as members of Saint Joseph Parish of Mountain View.

Thank you St. Joseph parishioners!

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

August 18, 2007

Sahire Gomez-Pacheco
Gabriel Gomez-Pacheco
Jose Francisco Ortiz Garcia
Nayelli Rodriguez Nova
Bryan Sanchez Hurtado
Andrew Lopez Galvez
Ana Cecilia Mauro Perez
Bryan Santos Olivares
Brandon Alexander Zamora

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.

When our RCIA candidates were confirmed they were marked with the oil of the Chrism. This oil was blessed by the Bishop and brought to our Parish especially for this use. Why do we anoint with oil at Confirmation?

Here is a message from St. Cyril of Jerusalem, who wrote for Catachumens in 300 AD.

The oil of gladness with which Christ was anointed was a spiritual oil; it was in fact the Holy Spirit himself, who is called the oil of gladness because he is the source of spiritual joy. But you also have been anointed with oil, and by this anointing you have entered into fellowship with Christ and have received a share in his life. Beware of thinking of this chrism as merely ordinary oil. As the Eucharistic bread after the invocation of the Holy Spirit is no longer ordinary bread but the body of Christ, so also the oil after the invocation is no longer plain ordinary oil but Christ's gift which by the presence of his divinity becomes the instrument through which you receive the Holy Spirit. While symbolically, on your foreheads and organs of sense, your bodies are anointed with this oil that we see, your souls are sanctified by the holy and life-giving Spirit.

All of us are anointed by this "life-giving Spirit". Our job is to accept and live with this gift as fully as we can. Please continue to keep our newly-adopted Sisters and Brothers in your prayers. Watch for them and encourage them when you meet them.

For more information please contact: Dennis Sexton, RCIA, at 650-279-1025 or dwsexton@gmail.com

Reminder: Mandatory rehearsals for the First Eucharist Mass will be May 1 and May 3, from 3:30 ? 4:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church. Questions? Please contact Kevin Ross at ff@sjmv.org or (650) 814-0802.

We need volunteers for the Faith Formation ball toss booth at the Festival! You can sign up for one hour or two hour shifts. This is a great way to get in your program volunteer hours. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Please contact Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org or (650) 793-4243 if you are interested in volunteering.

For more information on any Faith Formation activity, please contact: Erica Underwood at ff@sjmv.org or (650)691-1525; Amy Davis at (650)814-5099; or Kevin Ross at (650)814-0802.

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish this new member who was baptized:

April 15, 2007

Anika Katherine Sykora

Congratulations to her proud mom, dad, and family.

Easter Vigil Congratulations to our Baptismal-Confirmation and First Holy Communion Candidates!

We cherish them and hope they will challenge us to be better Catholics!

Baptismal Candidates

Kristi Dees
Joe Silva

Confirmation Candidates

Roxanna Bermudez
Griselda Gonzalez Gomez
Meg Hill
Gordon Hill
Kayla Hill

We welcome into our Christian community and into our parish these new members who were baptized:

April 1, 2007

Jesus Berber Valdivia
Juan Luiz Berber Valdivia
Ariana Itzel Calderon Guevara
Erica Lopez Arreguin
Kevin Emmanuel Valladares De La Rosa
Daniel Alberto Verduzco-Zaragoza

April 8, 2007

Isabela Libby Zuromski
Azle Anne Marie Sabando Bartolo

Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families.