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March 22/23, 2014March 22/23, 2014March 22/23, 2014March 22/23, 2014
St. Joan of Arc ChurchSt. Joan of Arc ChurchSt. Joan of Arc ChurchSt. Joan of Arc Church
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 945832601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 945832601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 945832601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 94583----1630163016301630 Phone: (925)830Phone: (925)830Phone: (925)830Phone: (925)830----0600060006000600 Fax: 925Fax: 925Fax: 925Fax: 925----830830830830----5059505950595059 www.sjasr.orgwww.sjasr.orgwww.sjasr.orgwww.sjasr.org parish [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Our Mission…
To Be Christ for Others
As Christ is for Us
“Learn it, Live it”
Rev. Raymond ZielezienskiRev. Raymond ZielezienskiRev. Raymond ZielezienskiRev. Raymond Zielezienski PastorPastorPastorPastor
Rev. Jayson LandezaRev. Jayson LandezaRev. Jayson LandezaRev. Jayson Landeza Parochial VicarParochial VicarParochial VicarParochial Vicar
Bob CummingsBob CummingsBob CummingsBob Cummings
Pastoral Associate Pastoral Associate Pastoral Associate Pastoral Associate
Deacon Hock Chuan OeyDeacon Hock Chuan OeyDeacon Hock Chuan OeyDeacon Hock Chuan Oey Deacon Ruben GomezDeacon Ruben GomezDeacon Ruben GomezDeacon Ruben Gomez
Permanent DeaconsPermanent DeaconsPermanent DeaconsPermanent Deacons
EUCHARISTIC EUCHARISTIC EUCHARISTIC EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONSCELEBRATIONSCELEBRATIONSCELEBRATIONS
Vigil LiturgyVigil LiturgyVigil LiturgyVigil Liturgy Saturday, 5:30 p.m.Saturday, 5:30 p.m.Saturday, 5:30 p.m.Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Weekend MassesWeekend MassesWeekend MassesWeekend Masses Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.
Weekday MassWeekday MassWeekday MassWeekday Mass 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Healing MassHealing MassHealing MassHealing Mass First Saturday of the monthFirst Saturday of the monthFirst Saturday of the monthFirst Saturday of the month
9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Holy Day MassesHoly Day MassesHoly Day MassesHoly Day Masses 6:00, 9:00 a.m.6:00, 9:00 a.m.6:00, 9:00 a.m.6:00, 9:00 a.m.
12:10 and 7:00 p.m.12:10 and 7:00 p.m.12:10 and 7:00 p.m.12:10 and 7:00 p.m.
ReconciliationReconciliationReconciliationReconciliation Saturday, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Communion ServiceCommunion ServiceCommunion ServiceCommunion Service Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m.Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m.Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m.Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m.
Exposition of the Exposition of the Exposition of the Exposition of the Blessed SacramentBlessed SacramentBlessed SacramentBlessed Sacrament First Friday of the monthFirst Friday of the monthFirst Friday of the monthFirst Friday of the month
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
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March 23 Reflection: John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42
Here was a woman going about her daily routine. It came as a shock that a Jewish man should speak with a Samaritan
and a surprise to Jesus’ disciples to find him in conversation with a woman. He violates all the rules - gender relations,
culture and religion - as they talk about the deepest of human longings and needs. He makes himself vulnerable, so
changing the dynamic between enemies. The woman begins to see that her personal needs run far deeper than just a
drink of water. Slowly, her eyes are opened to the truth about Jesus. The conversation turns around to fragmented
relationships and how brokenness and barriers are transcended before God. Jesus comes not to shame but to
empower and transform the lives of individuals and communities. His disciples’ stereotyped views are also challenged
by how he shows the woman respect, and the serious way he engages with her. Jesus shows that the Kingdom of God
is about relationships, and personal affirmation, inclusion, human dignity and empowerment. This story challenges the
brokenness of our vision that makes us settle for less than we might hope for or are capable of
achieving.
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PARISH OFFICEPARISH OFFICEPARISH OFFICEPARISH OFFICE
Phone: 925-830-0600 Fax: 925-830-5059
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday thru Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Rev. Ray Zielezienski—Pastor x223
[email protected] Rev. Jayson Landeza—Parochial Vicar x226
Bob Cummings—Pastoral Associate x244
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
Grades 7-12
Phone: 925-830-4720 Fax: 925-830-5059
Email: [email protected]
Mary Machi—Youth Ministry Director x244
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Pre-School-Gr. 6
Phone: 925-830-4710 Fax: 925-830-5059
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Maureen Tiffany—Director x229
CYO OFFICECYO OFFICECYO OFFICECYO OFFICE Basketball: [email protected]
Track/XC [email protected]
Website: www.stjoancyo.com
SacramentsSacramentsSacramentsSacraments
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Held Sundays—Please allow 8 weeks for preparation. Contact the parish office for more information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Preparation for teens begins in Grade nine; please contact the Youth Ministry
Office. Adults (over 18) please contact the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The bride, the groom or their parents must be registered parishioners of St. Joan. The couple must also meet with a priest or deacon at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, long-term care, etc., please call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with a priest. Also celebrated in the communal form on the 1st Saturday of each month at the 9am Mass.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.):
For individuals interested in becoming Catholic, and for adult Catholics who have not received Eucharist or Confirmation please contact the Parish Office.
EUCHARIST TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND
If you or someone you know
would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please call our Parish Office at 830-0600
or Deacon Hock Oey at 804-6790
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Third Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014March 23, 2014March 23, 2014March 23, 2014
Saturday, March 22 9:00 AM Communion Services 5:30 PM Eva Dominguez+ Sunday, March 23 7:30 AM Lolita Pineda+ 9:00 AM Ignacio Gayatin + 10:30 AM Evelyn Reyes Pangan + 12:00 PM Joe MacGillivray + Monday, March 24 9:00 AM Forgotten Souls+ Tuesday, March 25 9:00 AM Patricia Frick+ Wednesday, March 26 9:00 AM Celia Soljack+ Thursday, March 27 9:00 AM Pedro Molinyawe Jr.+ Friday, March 28 9:00 AM 7:00 AM Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 29 9:00 AM Communion Service 5:30 PM Joseph Spataro Sunday, March 30 7:30 AM Ricardo Barredo, Sr. + 9:00 AM Ireneo De Leon + 10:30 AM Members of our Parish 12:00 PM David & Eva Dobson
Prayers for those who are sick or suffering:
Elfi Ashouri, Stanley Zielezienski, Roberta Ambrose Sotelo, Janet Bertolero, Patrick Lofy, Tim Howard, Kathy Barnard, Leonard Davey, Nery de la Cruz (mother of Ely Torres), Thomas Libermann, Elise Boyd, Kathy Velghe, Marlin Lindo, Bevery Hoey, Justin Jones, Rosalina Regala, Fran Coit Prayers for the Deceased: Napolion Paul Dubrall, Brittany Malone, Pascual Parnala, Michael Vance
Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014
Adult: “When has the message of the cross seemed absurd to you, and when have you seen its wisdom?”
Child: “What puzzles you in the gospel stories? Which story makes you the most hopeful?”
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Weekly goal: $26,000 March 2 Collection: Envelope Users $ 13,120.38 Loose Checks $ 2,359.00 Loose Cash $ 3,312.00 OTHER* $ 5,800.00 Total Sunday Collection $ 24,591.38 Excess (Shortfall) $ (1,408.62)
Other includes EFT, Employee Giving Campaign, On-Line Banking
The Third Sunday of Lent March 23rd
Music: Kyrie Processional - Janèt S. Whitaker Psalm 95: If Today You Hear His Voice - Janèt S. Whitaker Praise to You, O Christ Our Savior - Bernadette Farrell As the Deer Longs - Donna Harkin Mass of Hope - Bernadette Farrell Strength for the Journey - Michael John Poirier Wash Me Clean - Janèt S. Whitaker Order My Steps - Glenn Burleigh
Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
2014 Contribution Reporting Changes
Starting January 2014, your Sunday, Ash Wednesday, Easter, Christmas and Holy Day (Assumption, All Saints and the Immaculate Conception) contributions will be the ONLY donations reflected on your end of the year contribution letter. This will include EFT and Employee Giving donors. All other donations made to St. Joan of Arc are the responsibility of the donor.
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Lenten Tuesdays at St. Joan’s 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Church Conference Room
Register by emailing Michele Walsh at [email protected]
March 25: Yoga: Connect with God through our bodies as well as our souls. with Jeanne DaSanMartino and Gina McCormick ****in the Gym
April 1: The Fourth Cup: Learn more about the Passover Meal & the Eucharist with Mary Carpenter
April 8: Encountering Christ in the Easter Triduum: Table, Cross, Tomb, Garden with Michele Walsh
Friday Stations of the Cross & Taize Prayer around the Cross
7:00 PM in the church
March 25: Feast of the Annunciation Mary said “yes” to become the dwelling place
of Christ. Remember that you also carry Christ
in you. Let people see your joy in bearing
Christ.
Learn more about the feast here: http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/
saint.aspx?id=1333
Learn more about Mary at the Mary
Page: http://campus.udayton.edu/mary/
Lent: Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries This is a time of spiritual discipline and purifi-cation and a time for prayer and reflections. No better guide to reflections during Lent than the thoughtful pondering on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, conversing as a fami-ly with Christ and his Blessed Mother on the events of the Passion and Death of Christ. As your family reflect on the Mysteries which call to mind Christ’s love and sacrifice for us, add silently or express openly some individual acts of love and sacrifices made for family, com-munity and world. To assist in your reflection on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary pray the Rosary with Family Rosary: http://www.familyrosary.org/en/TheRosary.aspx
St. Joan of Arc Adults Growing in Faith
Celebrate Oscar Romero! March 24 we remember Oscar Romero, the
archbishop of San Salvador. He took the side
of the poor in El Salvador. He was murdered
because of his stand. We celebrate his life
and his faithful courage.
In his memory be an active agent of change
wherever there is injustice.
Call on Congress to pass the Water for the World Act!. You can also call your Representative's office by dialing 1-866-596-7030. It's easy to do. Get talking points here. http://donate.crs.org/site/DocServ-
er/2014_03_10_Call_instructions_WATER_FINAL.pdf
Maryknoll Mission Symposium Going Forth with Joy (March 25)
With Fr. John Gittins
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9am - 3pm
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church San Lorenzo, CA
Explore the essential discipleship themes of pil-grimage, accompanying the poor, working in the
margins & crossing borders.
World Water Day, March 22
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Ticket Sales For Bukas Palad Concert Less Than 2 Weeks
To Go! Saturday, March 29
Proceeds will be shared by the SJA Music Ministry and Simbang Gabi Ministry.
Tickets for $20.00 can be purchased through PayPal http://www.sjasr.org. You can check them out at
www.facebook.com/bukaspalad.
Tickets are also available at the Parish Office and after each mass.
Simbang Gabi Ministry
"AUTO NEEDED" - Your St. Vincent de Paul Society helps people in various ways. Most often that help is in the form of monies for food, utilities, rent and occasionally clothing and furniture from our warehouse.
One of our recent clients is in need of a car which she needs for work and to pickup her special needs child from school. She is a single mom, a member of the parish and is in need of a reliable vehicle. If you have an extra vehicle, and would like to help this lady, please contact Dick Gilpin at 925-830-1236 or Ron Weston at 925-833-9744. The car will be donated through St. Vincent de Paul directly to our client. This will make you eligible to deduct the appraised value of the car on your 2014 tax return. On behalf of St. Joan of Arc and the St. Vincent de Paul Society: Thank You - Dick Gilpin
Special Thanks ~Special Thanks ~Special Thanks ~Special Thanks ~ Words can never express the gratitude we have for the prayer warriors of our faith filled community of St. Joan Words can never express the gratitude we have for the prayer warriors of our faith filled community of St. Joan Words can never express the gratitude we have for the prayer warriors of our faith filled community of St. Joan Words can never express the gratitude we have for the prayer warriors of our faith filled community of St. Joan of Arc. Your love and support these past months sustained us as we waited for a matching donor for our of Arc. Your love and support these past months sustained us as we waited for a matching donor for our of Arc. Your love and support these past months sustained us as we waited for a matching donor for our of Arc. Your love and support these past months sustained us as we waited for a matching donor for our daughter, Lisa. Prayers were answered on February 17 when Lisa received the miraculous gift of a double lung daughter, Lisa. Prayers were answered on February 17 when Lisa received the miraculous gift of a double lung daughter, Lisa. Prayers were answered on February 17 when Lisa received the miraculous gift of a double lung daughter, Lisa. Prayers were answered on February 17 when Lisa received the miraculous gift of a double lung transplant. She will now be able to share the joy of her new life with her two young children, hertransplant. She will now be able to share the joy of her new life with her two young children, hertransplant. She will now be able to share the joy of her new life with her two young children, hertransplant. She will now be able to share the joy of her new life with her two young children, her husband, her family and friends. Thank you, thank you for your many prayers.husband, her family and friends. Thank you, thank you for your many prayers.husband, her family and friends. Thank you, thank you for your many prayers.husband, her family and friends. Thank you, thank you for your many prayers.
Organ and tissue donation provide a second chance at life for thousands of people each year. It is life changing Organ and tissue donation provide a second chance at life for thousands of people each year. It is life changing Organ and tissue donation provide a second chance at life for thousands of people each year. It is life changing Organ and tissue donation provide a second chance at life for thousands of people each year. It is life changing and life saving and you have the opportunity to be one of the individuals who make these miracles happen. If and life saving and you have the opportunity to be one of the individuals who make these miracles happen. If and life saving and you have the opportunity to be one of the individuals who make these miracles happen. If and life saving and you have the opportunity to be one of the individuals who make these miracles happen. If you have not done so already, please consider registering as a donor today. you have not done so already, please consider registering as a donor today. you have not done so already, please consider registering as a donor today. you have not done so already, please consider registering as a donor today. May God bless each and every one of you.May God bless each and every one of you.May God bless each and every one of you.May God bless each and every one of you. Ed and Patty McMillanEd and Patty McMillanEd and Patty McMillanEd and Patty McMillan
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
4TH MONDAY EVENING OF THE MONTH
Please join us for our monthly gathering of parents, grandparents, family and friends of those with autism spectrum disorders. We come together to offer support, share resources and, periodically have professionals speak to us.
MONDAY, March 24th
7 to 9 PM – Parish Office Conference Rm. Direct questions and R.S.V.P. to Sue Walsh
[email protected] - 820-2140
This Lent, the St. Joan of Arc Book Group is reading The Seven Last Words by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
We invite you to join us in reading a classic medita-tion on Christ’s words on Calvary and to discuss it with us on Thursday, April 10, at 9:45 a.m. in Classroom 1.
Please call Meg Monaghan at 803-8830 or email her at [email protected]
if you have any questions.
The St. Joan of Arc Book Group
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Elect, Candidates, Sponsors and Team with the Bishop at the Rite of Election March 9, 2014.Elect, Candidates, Sponsors and Team with the Bishop at the Rite of Election March 9, 2014.Elect, Candidates, Sponsors and Team with the Bishop at the Rite of Election March 9, 2014.Elect, Candidates, Sponsors and Team with the Bishop at the Rite of Election March 9, 2014.
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LENT AND EASTER 2014
Parish Reconciliation Service Monday, April 7 at 7:00 pm in the Church. Note: Reconciliation will not be celebrated during Holy Week Holy Week, April 13-20 Passion Sunday Saturday: 5:30 pm Mass (Palm Sunday) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 pm Mass Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Adoration until 11:00 pm 11:00 pm Night Prayer Good Friday 9:00 am Morning Prayer 12:00 - 3:00 pm Stations, Prayer and Reflection 7:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday 9:00 am Morning Prayer 10:30 am Blessing of Easter Food *There are no afternoon confessions and no 5:30 pm Mass 7:30 pm The Great Easter Vigil
PLEASE NOTE: Weather permitting, we gather outside for the blessing of the Easter fire and then process into the Church, where we will celebrate the Great Easter Vigil.
Easter Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm Masses in Church 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm Masses in Gym
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RELAY FOR LIFE
On May 31, starting at 10 a.m. someone from
St. Joan of Arc’s team, Team HOPE, will walk the track at California High for 24 hours
to represent that “cancers never sleeps.”
If you would like to participate OR donate, please contact
Wendy Bankson at [email protected] Visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/sja to learn more
“Is the spring coming?" he said. "What is it like?"... "It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine...”
― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS
Our parish, St. Vincent de Paul Society is dependent on your generous donations. The second collection on the weekend of March 29 and 30 will be taken for our parish St. Vincent de Paul conference. Your generosity allows us to assist families and individuals who are struggling financially and we thank you in advance for your contributions.
During the month of February, St. Vincent de Paul members from our parish helped a total of 22 people, providing them $2943.89.00 in financial aid for food, gasoline, clothing, household utilities, and housing costs. Members also visited homes or other residences.
The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked at St. Joan of Arc on another “Bundle Sunday” on the weekend
of April 26 and 27. We encourage you to clean out your closets and save unwanted items for donation on
this upcoming Bundle Sunday.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 925-830-4710
It’s VBS Time Again VBS this year will be from June 23 to 27.
The theme is Weird Animals where
Jesus’ Love is one-of-a-Kind.
Any adult who would like to help and we need lots of help so please join us
and be a ONE OF A KIND helper. We need help with games, Bible Stories, and crafts. We have to cover morning and afternoon sessions.
Contact Marcela Kamp at 830-4710 or [email protected]
AtTention First ComMunion FamiliesAtTention First ComMunion FamiliesAtTention First ComMunion FamiliesAtTention First ComMunion Families If you missed the meeting for parents, please come
by the RE Office to pick up your materials for
preparing your child to receive the Eucharist for
the first time. Materials need to be picked up as
soon as possible so that you can begin preparation.
WCC
Whole Community
Catechesis
meets this Sunday,
March 23rd from 10 to 11:45 in
the gym.
ROCKROCKROCKROCK meets this Thursday,
March 27
from
6:30 to 8:00
in the
Multi Purpose Room
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Next Youth Mass
April 13, 5:30 pm
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE The EDGE Program: Grades 7 - 8
The LIGHT Program: Grades 9 - 12 P: P: P: P: 925 830-4720 E: E: E: E: [email protected] W: W: W: W: ym.sjasr.org
In our world there are many outside influences that affect our lives. Most of what we see in the media presents a false reality—truth and happiness are distorted. We need a REALITY CHECK.
A new and awesome retreat for high school students! Tuesday, April 15 at 5 p.m. till Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. (Spring Break!) For more information, pick up a flyer from the youth ministry bulletin board in the
vestibule, or contact the youth center: 830-4720 or [email protected]
A retreat for 6th, 7th & 8th graders—DON’T MISS IT! Monday, April 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Monday of spring break)
For more information contact the Youth Center
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"Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do
well to ask ourselves what we can GIVE UP in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty.” ~ Pope Francis
The Stockton Unified School District is in great need of books for classroom libraries.
During Lent the Religious Education and Youth Ministry departments During Lent the Religious Education and Youth Ministry departments During Lent the Religious Education and Youth Ministry departments During Lent the Religious Education and Youth Ministry departments will be collecting gently used or new books for grades Kwill be collecting gently used or new books for grades Kwill be collecting gently used or new books for grades Kwill be collecting gently used or new books for grades K————8.8.8.8.
Here are some suggestions. The CHOICE IS YOURS.Here are some suggestions. The CHOICE IS YOURS.Here are some suggestions. The CHOICE IS YOURS.Here are some suggestions. The CHOICE IS YOURS. • GIVE UP used books you no longer read • GIVE UP a favorite book • GIVE UP something YOUYOUYOUYOU want and to buy a new book for someone else
Books can be dropped off in your Religious Education classes, at Blast, Rock, EDGE, or LIGHT or in the designated cabinet in the main vestibule.