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ST. MARY PARISH 1333 58th Street, Sacramento CA 95819 www.stmaryparishsacramento.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone (916) 452-0296 • Fax (916) 452-3908 First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 “The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10 PARISH INFORMATION MARRIAGE: Contact the Parish office at (916) 452- 0296 6 months prior to the wedding date. Marriage preparation classes are available. INFANT BAPTISM: Contact the Parish Office. Parents and godparents must attend class. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office regarding sick, elderly who are at home, hospitals or special care facilities. MUSIC: For Music Ministr y, call Ben (916) 383-6155 RCIA: Process for adults and children of catechetical age who are interested in joining the Catholic Church and baptized Catholics wanting to complete their initiation sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call Deacon Lu at (916) 452-0296 x12 CFF: Catholic youth are formed through the Parish Faith Formation Program (CFF). Deacon Lu (916) 452- 0296 x12. BULLETIN: Our church bulletin is prepared two weeks in advance. All submissions are reviewed by the Pastor. Email requests to [email protected] no later than the Thursday two weeks before. PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: Please contact parish office at (916) 452-0296 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, and 6:00pm Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:00am; Saturday 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) Holy Days: As announced in bulletin CONFESSION : Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm Or by appointment PASTOR: Fr. James Narithookil, CMI [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR : Fr. Jossy Vattothu, CMI [email protected] DEACONS Deacon Luigi Del Gaudio, MSW Deacon George W. Kriske BUSINESS MANAGER: Tracilyn Peters Email: [email protected] INFANT MARY CHAPEL Open Daily 6:30 am-5:00 pm Solemn Adoration: First Fridays 8:30 am-6:00 pm FOLLOW OUR PARISH Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert

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ST. MARY PARISH 1333 58th Street, Sacramento CA 95819 www.stmaryparishsacramento.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone (916) 452-0296 • Fax (916) 452-3908

First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017

“The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10

PARISH INFORMATION MARRIAGE: Contact the Parish office at (916) 452-0296 6 months prior to the wedding date. Marriage preparation classes are available. INFANT BAPTISM: Contact the Parish Office. Parents and godparents must attend class. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office regarding sick, elderly who are at home, hospitals or special care facilities. MUSIC: For Music Ministry, call Ben (916) 383-6155 RCIA: Process for adults and children of catechetical age who are interested in joining the Catholic Church and baptized Catholics wanting to complete their initiation sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call Deacon Lu at (916) 452-0296 x12 CFF: Catholic youth are formed through the Parish Faith Formation Program (CFF). Deacon Lu (916) 452-0296 x12. BULLETIN: Our church bulletin is prepared two weeks in advance. All submissions are reviewed by the Pastor. Email requests to [email protected] no later than the Thursday two weeks before. PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: Please contact parish office at (916) 452-0296

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, and 6:00pm Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:00am;

Saturday 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) Holy Days: As announced in bulletin

CONFESSION : Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm Or by appointment

PASTOR: Fr . James Nar ithookil, CMI [email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICAR : Fr . Jossy Vattothu, CMI [email protected]

DEACONS Deacon Luigi Del Gaudio, MSW Deacon George W. Kriske

BUSINESS MANAGER: Tracilyn Peters Email: [email protected]

INFANT MARY CHAPEL Open Daily 6:30 am-5:00 pm

Solemn Adoration: First Fridays 8:30 am-6:00 pm

FOLLOW OUR PARISH

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2017 Lenten regulations Lent this year begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1. Lent prepares the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s suffer-

ing, death and resurrection. It is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal, a time to examine one’s relationships with God and with others. The Church also calls Catholics to a spirit of penance, above all to practice the “Acts of Religion”: fasting, prayer and alms giving, “which express conversion in relation to oneself, to God, and to others.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos.1969 and 1434). The faithful are encouraged to take full advantage of the Sacrament of Reconcil-iation and for parishes to offer ample opportunity for them to do so. I. FASTING AND ABSTINENCE. To foster the spirit of penance and of reparation for sin, to encourage self-denial, and to guide us in the footsteps of Jesus, Church law requires the observance of fast and abstinence (CCC, nos. 1249-1253). 1. Abstinence: All persons, 14 years and older, are obliged to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent, with the exception of Friday, March 17, St Patrick’s day. Since St Patrick is a co-patron of this diocese, Bishop Soto has granted a special dispensation from the normal Lenten discipline that day. 2. Fasting: Everyone, from ages 18 to 59, is obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays, is highly recommended. Fasting is generally understood to mean that one full meal may be eaten. Two other small meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be eaten; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Other forms of fasting, especially from alcoholic beverages, needless television, video games, the internet and social entertainment, is of true spiritual value and is strongly encouraged. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. If in

doubt, one’s parish priest or confessor may be consulted. Airport workers, travelers, and others while on board ships or airplanes are dispensed from the laws of fast and abstinence for the duration of their journey (except on Good Friday). It is desirable that they perform some other pious act instead. II. PRAYER. In order to deepen one’s love for Christ, Catholics are urged to read and pray with sacred Scripture; to study the Catechism of the Catholic Church; to participate in devotions offered by the parish; and to pray more fervently -- individually, as families, and in common with others. The faithful are exhorted to pray the rosary, visit the Blessed Sacrament, pray for vocations to the priesthood and the religious life, world peace, and for an ongoing implementa-tion of the pastoral initiatives of the Third Diocesan Synod. 1. Sacrament of Penance and Recon-ciliation: Lent is a pr ivileged time for celebrating this sacrament. Parishes generally make readily available the Sacrament of Penance, including its communal celebration. (In this way, the social and ecclesial aspects of sin and reconciliation, as well as one’s personal reconciliation with God may be under-scored.) At communal celebrations of reconciliation, however, general absolution is not permitted. People should attend also to reconciliation in every aspect of human life -- personal, familial, societal, and ecclesial. During the Lenten and Easter time, Catholics are reminded that they are obliged to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance at least once a year. 2. Lenten Mass Schedule: Daily Masses during Lent are to be scheduled so as to facilitate the attendance and spiritual growth of the faithful. The faithful are urged to attend Mass on weekdays as often as possible. 3. The Stations of the Cross are to be celebrated publicly in each parish on Fridays during the Lenten season. Parishioners are urged to participate. 4. Day of penance and prayer, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 (second Wednesday of March): According to Diocese Statue no. 123, §3c. “A day of penance for negative attitudes and discrimination toward people of differ-ing cultures, ethnicity and race; and prayer for unity in our diversity, for equality, mutual respect and peace among all peoples” is to be observed. 5. Wedding Masses may not be cele-brated during the Easter Triduum, on

Sundays of Lent, Ash Wednesday, or during Holy Week. Marriages may take place at other times during Lent accord-ing to the proper liturgical norms and provisions, but it is contrary to the penitential spirit of the season to have elaborate weddings or lavish receptions. 6. Funeral Masses may not be celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday, nor on the Sundays of Lent. When pastoral reasons require that a funeral be celebrated on these days, a Liturgy of the Word, with the final commendation and farewell rite, is held. 7. Mass may not be offered on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017 8. The Easter Vigil (Apr il 15) is celebrated after nightfall, generally understood to be 30 minutes after sunset, which is 7:45 p.m. this year. The Easter Vigil may begin any time after 8:15 p.m. 9. Easter Duty: All Catholics who have been initiated into the Holy Eucharist are bound to receive Holy Communion worthily at least once during the Easter Season: Easter Sunday, March 27 through Pentecost, May 15. (In the United States, the Easter duty may be fulfilled through Trinity Sunday, May 22) Catholics are encouraged to receive Communion as often as possible, not only during Eastertide, but through-out the liturgical year. However, “Anyone conscious of a grave sin must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before coming to Communion.” (CCC, no. 1385) III. ALMSGIVING. The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a form of piety, a witness of fraternal charity and an expression of Lenten conversion. There-fore, all Catholics are urged to support generously the charitable works of the Church, including ordinary stewardship to their parish; generous response to the 25th Annual Catholic Appeal which supports the poor and the vulnerable through Catholic Charities, education of seminarians and children in Catholic schools, and local parish social service ministries. People are also encouraged to assist the sick, the aged, the needy and the imprisoned in other ways. Fasting and abstinence together with works of charity help Catholics live in solidarity with the crucified Christ reflected in the image of our brothers and sisters who suffer.

Please take a 2017 Lent/Easter Schedule card located at all

entrances of the church.

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary Parish prepares and sustains its members and

guests for a life and eternity in the presence of God. In accomplishing our mission, we proclaim and

celebrate our salvation through Jesus Christ enlivened by the Holy Spirit, nourish our sacramental life

especially in the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist and demonstrate our faith worshiping, educating,

serving and encouraging vocations as modeled by Mother Mary.

Mass Intentions Requested By Saturday, March 4 8:00am Deacon George Kriske Bilandzich Family Emily Rossi Bilandzich Family 5:00pm Carmen Glavino + Mary Kassis Jeannine Snook + Mary Kassis & Family Sunday, March 5 8:00am Joseph, Mary, Anthony & Robert De Stefano + Angelo J. DeStefano Juan Cervantes + Bilandzich Family 9:30am Mario Affinito + Nancy Affinito Donna Facino + Nick & Lilian Clifford 11:00am Colombina Quontamatteo + Sister Maria Avila + The Delaney Family 6:00pm For the People Monday, March 6 8:00am Luigi Lucchesini + Lucchesini Family Elizabeth Fulgaro The Devereux Family Tuesday, March 7 8:00am Deacon George Kriske Rob & Tracilyn Peters Larry Tarrant + Ron Pane Wednesday, March 8 8:00am Lucy White Jim & Ginny Johnson Josephine Loverde Harriet Coster Thursday, March 9 8:00am Mario Affinito + Nancy Affinito George Krizl + Children Friday, March 10 8:00am Mary Velo + Lucchesini Family Bill & Virginia White + Ginny & Jim Johnson Saturday, March 11 8:00am Vanessa Papotto Harriet Coster Cecil Bennett Harriet Coster 5:00pm Maria & Marco Ferrarotti + Daughters Charles Fink + Daughter Sunday, March 12 8:00am Deacon George Kriski Harriet Coster Thanksgiving The Caruso Family 9:30am Mario Affinito + Nancy Affinito Melita, Chris, Andrew & Eric Huitt Nick & Lilian Clifford 11:00am Don Dali + Wife George Krizl + Children 6:00pm For the People

You are a stranger but once. You are a child of God, redeemed by Our Savior, Jesus Christ. In God’s name, we welcome you. May you find friendship, peace and serenity in our community. If you are a visitor interested in joining our parish community or the Catholic Faith, please register as soon as possible using the form in the vestibules of the church or on our website. If you are returning after being away….

Welcome Home!

DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO Office of Worship Flu season is here. If you are sick, or think you might be sick, or are concerned about contracting an illness, you should refrain from receiving the Blood of Christ. Be assured that “since Christ is sacramentally present under each of the species, communion under the species of bread alone makes it possible to receive all the fruit of Eucharistic Grace.” [Catechism, 1390]

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.” Psalm 118:5

Prayer Request Group The Prayer Request Group meets weekly to pray for the requests of St. Mary's parishioners and their loved ones. Please

place your written request in a Prayer Request Box in the main vestibule. We would also be very happy to have you join us any Monday at 6:30 pm in the church.

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Rite of Sending and Rite of Elec on

This week, here at our parish, we are

celebra ng the Rite of Sending for Elec on, which leads our Catechumens (unbap zed) from Period 2 into Period 3 of the RCIA process. Our Candidates, those previously bap zed, will be called to con nu-ing conversion. During the Rite of Sending that we celebrate at the parish, we have the enrollment of names. Our Catechumens and Candidates will sign their names into the Book of the Elect. We as a parish are witnessing this step into a period of final and more intense prepara on for the Catechumens as they cleanse their hearts and minds in prepara on for the Easter sacraments. WE are sending them forth as much as their sponsors are! This a ernoon at the Cathedral our Catechu-mens will be given a new tle – “Elect.” Only the Bishop can change their tle to the chosen ones of God. We call this step “elec on” because “the acceptance made by the Church is founded on the elec on of God, in whose name the Church acts. “ (RCIA #119) “They are also described as competentes (co-pe oners) because they are joined together in asking for and aspiring to receive the three sacraments of Christ and the gi s of the Holy Spirit. They are also called illuminandi (those who will be enlightened), because bap sm itself has been called illumina o (enlightenment) and it fills the newly bap zed with the light of faith.” (RCIA#124) Please welcome the Elect: Nikhil Chand, Jon Larsen, Grant Moore, Madison Savage Please welcome those called to con nuing conversion: C’analyn Camacho, Jaiven Camacho, Diana Duarte, Emma Duarte, Joseph Guzman, Jayme KcKown, Robin White

Lenten Soup Meal & Stations of the Cross Please join us every Friday during lent from 5:30pm-6:30pm for our Lenten Soup Meal in Giovani Hall followed by Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm in the Church. Thank you to the following ministries who have agreed to host the Lenten Soup Meals. March 3—Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services March 10— St. Vincent de Paul March 17– Music Ministry March 24—Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger March 31—Bereavement & Loving Hearts Ministries April 7—St. Mary School

Life Teen will be hosting a pizza party as we brainstorm ideas for a service project! All high schoolers are wel-come! Bring your ideas and an empty stomach to Giovan-ni Hall on Sunday, March 5th, after 6pm Mass. Hope to see you there! For Information call Megan Pedersen at (916) 549-3503 or [email protected]

Calling All Widows! The month of February found us celebrating Valentines Day! The day started with 10 AM Mass celebrated by our Chaplain, Father Jossy, who gave us a beautiful homily on loving ourselves, our family, our friends, and our neighbors. We celebrated the birthdays of four of our members with a delicious lunch of Indian food cooked by Father Jossy. Jo Fiellan provided a delicious chicken casserole; Celeste brought her Jell-O salad; and Gloria Gabrielli and Mary Kassis served a terrific birthday cake. The morning brought lots of joy when Father James and Father Cleetus dropped in to wish us Happy Valentines Day. Father Cleetus is the pastor of Holy Trinity Mission Church in Weaverville. He also serves four mission churches. How hard our priests work for all of us! Please do not forget to thank them when you see them. Our next meeting is on March 10, and will begin with Mass at 10 AM. Please bring a friend; all are welcome. For more information about the Widow's Group please call Gloria Gabrielli at: 916-455-9946, or Celeste Gisla at: 916-363-8358.

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3/5/17 Adult/Teens Catechumenate Rite of Sending Prep Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy RCIA Elect Dismissals Lifeteen Pier Young Adult Group FIRED UP 3/6/17 Divine Mercy Chaplet Auction Committee Meeting Prayer Request Group Chilldren’s Inquiry Adult Inquiry Cub Scout Arrow of Light Ceremony 3/7/17 School Parent Leadership Meeting SVDP Metro Council Meeting Neocatechumenal Way Baptism Class Pastoral Council Meeting Adult Recreational Basketball 3/8/17 Centering Prayer Group CFF (Catholic Faith Formation) Choir Practice RCIA Lenten Meal SVDP Meeting Stewardship Committee Meeting Confirmation Practice 3/9/17 Toddler Storytime Choir Practice First Reconciliation Neocatechumenal Way 3/10/17 Divine Mercy Chaplet Anna Ministry Daisy Troop Meeting Lenten Soup Meal Stations of the Cross 3/11/17 Confessions Neocatechumenal Way 3/12/17 SECOND SUNDAY SOCIAL FATIMA TRIP PRESENTATION ICF #45 Meeting Adult/Teens Catechumenate RCIA Elect Dismissals Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy Confirmation Catholic Schools Majorettes Pier Young Adult Group

March meeting for SVdP is Wednesday, March 8th, 6:30 pm at the rectory. SVdP will host the March 10 Lenten Soup meal. Members please let Michael know if you can help. Thank you for your ongoing support through food donations, 5th Sunday collection and the Annual Catholic Appeal. You

are our partners as we strive to help those in need. You remain in our prayers. Save the date. Annual Benefit Dinner for the Poor is May 19th. Dave Casper will be the guest speaker. This event benefits the work of the Society throughout the Sacramento area. Businesses who wish to sponsor tables are encouraged. Contact Michael Carroll for details. If you are a Thrift Store shopper, please check out the new look and displays at our Thrift Store at 2275 Watt Avenue. For free pickup of large items, call 972-1212. Those in need who live in the parish boundaries of St. Mary or Sacred Heart, can reach us by calling the parish number 916.452.0296 extension 19 . For more information, or if you are interested in joining us, please contact Michael Carroll at 916.451.8551 or [email protected].

Second Sunday Breakfast

on March 12: Our new Second Sunday Breakfasts have been a welcome change from the old style Second Sunday Socials. So please join us again on March 12 as Marco Romo and his

kitchen crew serve another wonderful breakfast for a sug-gested donation of $5 per person. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30am. Plan to join us in Giovanni Hall after the 8:00am or 9:30am masses for breakfast or come early and have breakfast before the 11:00am mass. After the 11am mass you are welcome to join us in the hall for coffee and sweets. This month's Second Sunday Break-fast is co-hosted by our Bereavement Ministry.

SAVE THE DATE!! St. Mary Parish Lent Mission

March 19-23

THE GIFT OF TREASURE With gratitude for the gifts they have received,

Parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord of the following:

February 26, 2016

Weekly Collection (including EOP) :$8,779.75*

Weekly Goal (to cover expenses): $13,000.00

Please remember St. Mary’s, your Spiritual Home, in your will.

*This amount only represents weekly Sunday Mass collections. Other sources of income (i.e. donations, building fund, etc.) are not included in this number.

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Father - Son Program

The Father-Son program explores God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a man. The program will be offered for boys ages 12 to 15 and their dads in English from 10 am to 2 pm on March 11 at Presentation Parish School in Sacramento. The total cost is $20 per family and includes lunch. Visit www.fathersonprogram.com for more information about the program content and to register.

MORE THAN S’MORES – BBQ Dinner & Silent Auction

Do you remember toasting marshmallows under the stars? And then building a perfect sticky, chocolate & graham cracker treat? Please join Friends of Pendola for the MORE THAN S’MORES BBQ DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION on March 11, 2017 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish. The proceeds from this Fund Raising Dinner will support Camp Pendola and pro-vide the scholarships that help families send children to camp. Camp provides children, many of whom have had little exposure to nature, with a fun, enriching experience in the mountains in a Christian community. Tickets can be purchased by going to http://friendsofpendola.org/Events and clicking on the More Than S’mores logo. If you can-not attend and would like to donate or provide auction items, please contact Molly McGuire (916) 505-0535.

Vocation Awareness Day

Have you ever asked yourself what you are going to do as an adult? Do you wonder what brings real happiness? Is God going to be a part of your life? If you ever asked yourself these or similar questions, then Vocation Aware-ness Day is the event for you! High school students, col-lege students, and young adults are invited to join us on March 11, 9am - 3pm at St. Basil Church in Vallejo. This FREE day will explore how to discern a vocation and pro-vide opportunities to hear from diocesan priests and reli-gious men and women from a variety of orders. RSVP by March 7 to Sue Schuttinger at [email protected].

!! PUBLIC ROSARY CRUSADE !! Public Square Rosary Rallies will be held in cities all over

the U.S. under the Title of, “ONE MAN ONE WOMAN,TRADIONAL MARRIAGE,” in honor of the feast of St. Joseph (3/19/17), on Saturday,

3/18/17. Show your solidarity and join us for this holy cause.

Sacramento Location: – Corner of Sacramento State University & “J” Street.

When: – Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: –12:00pm (Lasts one (1) Hour) Meet &Park: – 11:30am @ Knights of Columbus Parking Lot To Register Call : – Lilian Clifford @ (916) 361-1129

Girl Scouts Girl Scout troop 1508 went Christmas caroling at Saylor Lane nursing home. They spread Christmas cheer that was enjoyed by the residents. They also delivered teddy bear ornaments the made for the facility Christmas tree and for some of the residents. It was a rewarding experience for all !!!

The 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal is our annual tradition that connects us to thousands of people who need our help every day. Our generous gifts to the Appeal help children find safety and hope, help families break through desperate situations, marginalized individuals find the strength to rebuild lives of

dignity, students in economically challenged communities remain in Catholic school, and seminarians prepare for priestly service in our parishes. We may not be social workers or teachers ourselves, but we can put resources into the hands of those Catholic social service programs and parish outreach ministries that help lift people out of poverty by giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please be as generous as you can. Every gift makes a difference.

St. Mary's Sacramento ICF Branch 45

Saluti, Save the Date!! Sunday, March 12th, will be the first Chicken and Polenta Dinner for 2017! Join us for a delicious meal of Chicken, Polenta, Homemade Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread and Dessert!! Branch meeting at 4:30p.m. Dinner starts at 6p.m. in Giovanni Hall. Call Janine Orsi for reservations at 916-508-1199. Prices will be changing this year! Members' dinner price will be $15.00. Non-members' price is now $20.00. We would like to welcome our newest members to Branch 45. Sue and Ted Olson are previous members of ICF Branch 419. We look forward to seeing you both at events and meetings! On Sunday, April 9th, our Branch will be co-hosting the Second Sunday Social Pancake Breakfast after each mass in Giovanni Hall. Parishioner Marco Romo and crew will be cre-ating a special breakfast. So come out and support this Palm Sunday event with the ICF and Romo crews!! Caio!

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