A Stewardship Parish Our Mission: To Evangelize God's People, beginning with the Gift of the Holy Eucharist

May 8, 2016 Seventh Sunday of Easter

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1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

From the Pastor’s Laptop

Father Mark Wagner On this feast of the

Ascension we rejoice because Jesus has dragged our frai l humanity to the heights of heaven! “Man has found an everlasting place in God” (Pope Benedict).

In the Letter to the Hebrews, it says that we can therefore completely trust God: “since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a sincere heart and in absolute trust” (cf. Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23). This beautiful Letter also gives several other reasons for our firm hope. The priesthood is just one of the things in our Catholic Church that gives us hope. There is also baptism: “our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.” We also have our Church doctrines: “Let us hold unwaveringly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy; and the Precious Blood of Jesus: “since through the blood of Jesus we have confidence of entrance…” That is why Catholics love to say “Jesus I trust in you!” We have

Holy Eucharist Sunday Mass:

Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:30am, 9am (Traditional Latin), 10:30am 12:00 Noon 1:30pm (Español) 5:30pm 7:30pm

Daily Mass: 8:00am & 5:45pm; Saturdays 8:00am Traditional Latin Mass, Fridays at Noon

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Chapel access code available in office Children’s Services: Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Sunday Mass 10:30am, 1:30 pm Spanish Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday thru Thursday 5-5:30pm Fridays: 6:30pm (Holy Hour) Saturdays 8:30-9:30am & 4-5pm Homebound please call 551-4973 for a priest to visit you by appointment. Clergy: Fr. Mark Wagner, Pastor Fr. Francis Joseph, OCD, Assoc. Pastor Fr. Chandrasekar C. Paulraj, Assoc. Pastor Fr. Ernesto Madrigal (not in residence) Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon Rev. Mr. Ernest Ciccarelli, Deacon RCIA Inquiries: Noemi Ewalt 209-581-8477

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nothing to worry about, for we can have “absolute trust” in God.

We are especially grateful to God for the gift of the priesthood. A priest stands in the sanctuary offering the Precious Blood of Jesus on our behalf. He goes among the people bringing comfort , heal ing and forgiveness. This Tuesday, May 10, is the feast of St. Damian of Molokai, the priest who courageously volunteered to spend the rest of his life serving at that famous leper colony in Hawaii. He died there of leprosy in 1889.

We are grateful for the priestly service of Fr. Francis Arakal who came to us TWICE to live among us and to bring comfort, healing and forgiveness to our parishioners. (It’s not as bad as a leper colony and we will not force him to stay until his death!) We rejoiced at the “second coming” of Fr. Francis, and now we are saddened at his “ascension” into Florida. Thank you, Fr. Francis for your priestly service among us! We will pray for you and your Carmelite Brothers in your community in Orlando. We put “absolute trust” in all the truths of our Catholic religion which you have taught us and which give us firm hope of being reunited in heaven!

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Annual Diocese Priest Retreat— May 9- 13 Daily Mass/Confession Changes

8am Mass on Monday, May 9 only 5:45PM Mass on Friday, May 13 only

and resume at 5:45pm, Friday, May 13

Please take the special prayer card for our blessed St. Joseph’s mothers this weekend!

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:30pm

except Wednesday: 1-6:30pm Weekend Maintenance

(209) 602-6062

Questions? To make an appointment with a priest or deacon or to register at

St. Joseph’s, please stop in or call our parish office at 551-4973.

Welcome to St. Joseph’s We’re glad you’re here!

Mass Intentions

How can we help?

209 551-4973 Ext.

Español Rosario 110 Altar Servers Svetlana 200 Buildings and Grounds Tammy 207 Children / Teen Catechesis Maria 218

Choirs and Cantors Svetlana 200 Events and Activities Tammy 207 Financial Services Barbara 108 Giving to St. Joseph’s Tammy 207 Parish Lending Library 208 Parish Ministries Bertha 202 Parish Registration Rosario 102

Room Reservations Rosario 110

Volunteering Bertha 202

Website Ramon 213

Youth Ministry Franz/Patty 206/223

Publications Tammy 207 Religious Education Doug 203

PARISH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES: Pastoral Council: David Loucks Finance Council: Jim Gordin Building: Rick Dinubilo Development: Daniel Del Real Stewardship: Rick Rahe

READINGS

Monday: Jn 16:29-33

Tuesday: Jn 17:1-11a

Wednesday: Jn 17:11b-19

Thursday: Jn 17:20-26

Friday: Jn 21:15-19

Saturday: Jn 15:9-17

Sunday: Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

Sunday, May 8 (Seventh Sunday of Easter) Mother’s Day

7:30a Katherine Baggett 1:30p

Laura Ruelas Angela Dominguez Micaela Rangel Dolores Diaz

9:00a

Anastacia & Panfilo Mahayag John Flynn, Jr. Rustico Belen Augusto & Josefina Imperial

5:30p

Sp. Int. Monica Rodriguez

10:30a

O’anh Vu 7:30p

All St. Joseph’s Parishioners

12pm Mother’s Day Novena

Monday, May 9

8:00a

Roberto Gutierrez Joe & Anna Silvera Jody Hernandez Sp. Int. Daniel E. Hernandez

No 5:45pm Mass (Priests on Retreat)

Friday, May 13

No 8am Mass (Priests on Retreat)

5:45p

Petrina Aliotti Elizabeth Machado Andrew Furtado Rose Streich

Saturday, May 14

8:00a

Antonio Domiguez Augustine Huang Martin Lorega Mary Kohler

5:30p

St. Joseph’s Memorial Mass

Sunday, May 15 (Pentecost Sunday)

7:30a Deceased Dwyer Children 1:30p

Arturo Salazar Bonilla Jesus Malfabon Fr. Tony Chacko Alfredo Antonio

9:00a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 3:30p

Ricardo Balauag Murad Durgun

10:30a

Matt & Mary Basan Emil & Anna Carney Emil Carney Sp. Int. Edgardo A. Garcia

5:30p

Michael Rangel

12pm David Almazan 7:30p

Josefina Abellon-Teano

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Respect Life Committee

Every month during the Year of Mercy we are reflecting on Works of Mercy

May: Comfort the Afflicted

Come to daily Mass on Wednesdays, when we pray for the intercession of our Mother of Perpetual Help.

Check the front office or our events calendar for meeting/contact

information about groups meeting at St. Joseph’s, including : AA Al Anon (Spanish and English) Alateen Encourage Courage Call “211”, a free and confidential service that helps people find the

local resources they need. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Visit http://www.csa-stanislaus.com for a list of online resources.

Sometimes the people who suffer the most are the ones that suffer in silence. Be a friend to someone and show concern for their well- being. Try to always be a comforting Light of Jesus in the world.

Step in when you see someone being degraded or bullied, and put a stop to it. You can change the course of someone’s life with a simple act of Mercy.

Don’t ignore people; try to be that person who listens when someone

is talking to you about their concerns.

Actions for this month:

It’s a simple concept. Baby bottles filled with coins. That’s the Baby Bottle Campaign. But this simple concept yields impressive results. This change adds

up, and truly changes lives. Through hosting a Baby Bottle Campaign and partnering with Modesto Pregnancy Center, you allow us to continue being

dedicated to protecting the unborn, and providing for those facing an unplanned pregnancy, as well as the many other services we offer.

STARTS THE WEEKEND OF MAY 8 to benefit the

Modesto Pregnancy Center

Please remember St. Joseph’s Church when planning your estate. Call 551-4973, ext. 207 for more information. Language to use: I give to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a Corporation Sole, a California nonprofit Corporation, located in Modesto, CA _____

Dollars ($_______) This gift shall be used for the benefit of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Parish Events and Activities

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even when you are away! Sign up for e-Giving at www.stjmod.com or use our Quick Donate

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Regina Caeli During the Easter season (until Pentecost, May 15), Catholics pray the following prayer instead of the

Angelus (at 6am, Noon and 6pm): V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia. R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia. V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia. R. Pray for us to God, alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

ST. JOSEPHS SENIORS LUNCHEON: May 18

Mother’s Day : Rotisserie Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Veggies, Fruit Cup, Rolls & Butter, Dessert, and Lemonade & Tea. All those Age

50+ and guests are invited! $8 each. Please make reservations with Kathy Lee Vermillion, (408) 309-2145 or Anthony Butera at (209)315-5245. 10am to 11am

Social: Wine and Finger Food. 11am to 12pm Meeting & Program. Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Monday, May 9, 2016

6:30 PM

Respect Life Meeting JP4

7:00 PM

Hispanic Committee JP4

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

8:45 Seniors' Board Meeting JP4

9:00 Senior Strength Training JP12

10:30 English for Citizenship Class JP4

6:00 Beginning English Class JP4

6:15 Legion of Mary JP4

6:30 Rosary Makers JP5

7:00 PM

Charismatic Prayer Group Sp.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5:00 That Man Is You Hall

11:30 Intermediate English Classes JP4

5:45 AA - Principle Study Group JP5

5:45 Al Anon - Path to Serenity JP10

6:00 PM

Alateen - Courage To Be Me JP8

Thursday, May 12, 2016

9:00 Senior Strength Training JP12

6:15 M.I. Consecration Chur

Friday, May 13, 2016 3:00 Divine Mercy Prayer Group CH

6:00 Al-Anon Spanish JP10

6:30 Adoration & Confession Chur

Saturday, May 14, 2016

8:30 Lay Dominicans JP5

9:00 AA - Language of the Heart JP4

5:00 PM

KOC Drive Through Chicken Dinner

Hall

12:00 Lunch Bible Study JP5

6:00 Indian Prayer Group JP6

9:30 Altar Servers Training Chur

Sunday, May 15, 2016 3:30 PM

Filipino Mass Chur

7:00 PM

Youth Ministry Hall

Parish Events and Activities PERPETUAL

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION VACANCIES: Monday: 5-6am;

Friday: 10-11am; 12-1am; Saturday: 4-5pm

Please note that the Adoration Chapel

is only for those who have been provided the access code by the parish

office or who visit prior to or immediately following a Mass. For

those wishing to sign up for an hour, please contact

David and Monica: 209-527-4920.

Healthy Tips from our St. Joseph’s Health Ministry

Signs of Alzheimers: Memory

loss that disrupts daily life, trouble solving problems,

difficulty completing familiar tasks, time or place confusion, trouble understanding visual

images, problems with spoken words, misplacing things and

can't retrace steps, poor judgment, withdrawal from social activities, changes in

mood and personality. See the Alzheimers Assoc. for

more information.

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MODEST DRESS IN CHURCH With the hot weather here, we need to remind everyone of the

importance of dressing appropriately in the house of God. Please avoid short dresses or shorts, spaghetti straps, and any other

immodest attire which does not cover the shoulders, back and cleavage. We ask that men avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts.

Thank you for wearing your Sunday best!

CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS CLUB MEETING TUESDAY, May 10—

Speaker: Deacon José Reyes. Born and raised in El Salvador, he graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the Catholic University of El Salvador. He has spent his entire professional career, over

30 years, in the Applications Development side of Information Services, with the last 24 years working for E & J Gallo Winery. José received the Sacrament of Holy

Orders in the Order of the Permanent Diaconate at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton in 2003. Besides his busy schedule at work, Deacon José

has an active participation in the life of the Church at St. Stanislaus Catholic Community here in Modesto as well as in the Diocese of Stockton.

Deacon José and his wife Margarita have been married for 33 years and, as he would say, they have been dating for 36 years. They have three children and two

ST. JOSEPH’S WORKSHOP (A Ministry for Men) 6am-Fr. O’Hare Hall (includes breakfast) Wednesday, May 11: Grace, The Holy

Spirit and Virtues Wednesday, May 18: The Four Marks

of the Church

JUNE 30-JULY 1 CHILDREN AGES 7-14

Friday session includes choral participation at the 12:00 TLF Mass

Parents are encouraged to join us for the Mass. Forms and more information in the parish office

Youth Ministry

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How can we show others the mercy of God? We say that

God is compassionate, but we ignore the poor. We say that God loves us and has mercy on us, but we hold grudges

against our friends. Our actions need to authentically

reflect God's mercy. Click below to explore the different ways that you can live out that

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teach/new-evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/

Religious Education : Announcements

April 21 was our last day of class

for the Parish School of Religion.

Only those students who will receive their first Confession (after having completed 2 years of catechism), or their First

Holy Communion (after having completed 3 years of catechism), will be attending class throughout the month of May and will receive their sacrament then. Please call

our office at 661-8817, if you have not received this information and your child qualifies for one of these.

You can now register your children for catechism for the 2016-17 School year by downloading the Registration form from our parish website;

www.stjmod.com or pick up a packet at the School of Religion or Parish office.

The last day to register is July 31, 2016*, there will be no exceptions. Payments can also be made online at

www.stjmod.com/psrRegistration.

Profiles in Stewardship By Maria Delgado Braun

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Center for Lay Apostolates

New to the Parish? Wondering where to start?? Call the Center for Lay Apostolates

551-4973, ext. 202

FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP: Plaza Refreshments are served today by volunteers from our Plaza Hospitality.

Parish Stewardship — a way of life

The Development Committee

is composed of St. Joseph’s Parishioners who have a real interest in the resource development for the future of our parish. Typical backgrounds or interests include: Sales,

Marketing, Digital Design/Social Media, Real Estate, Finance, Education, Management, Public Relations, Law,

Insurance and other related interests. The Committee meets once per month, ten months of the year and terms are

for three years.

The Development Committee is one of the five leadership committees of the parish and its chair (or representative)

also attends the pastoral council meeting.

If you have….. an enthusiasm about the future direction of the parish,

a willingness to listen, to speak honestly and to work toward consensus, the ability to inspire and empower

others to delegate ….

We'd love to hear from you!

What’s the next step if I am interested? Please send a letter of interest to tmenezes@stjmod.com or

to the Parish Office.

Deadline is May 13, 2015. Thank you!

Nickie Miranda

Nickie is one of those people who is always serving and giving of themselves. Nickie is married to Mike Miranda and they have two sons. She is part of the leadership of the Militia Immaculata Family Village, has served hospitality countless times, and has been part of the Stewardship Committee.

Nickie has always helped with the decoration in the many events put on by the Knights of Columbus. She has designed, planned and implemented the children’s track for our Annual Silent Marian MI Retreats, besides taking part in many other parish events.

Not only is Nickie a great steward, but she is also very talented; I often tease her saying she should have her own decorating show on TV! Everything that she touches, is embellished and turned into a beautiful work of art. However, one of the most impressive qualities that she has is her patience, love and dedication for children. She is one of the catechists in the CGS program (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd), where one can see her love for God’s children at work.

Nickie is leading the efforts of our Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, May 29. Join her and hundreds of other parishioners this year.

Thank you, Nickie for putting all your

talents at God’s disposal and being

His faithful steward!

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¿Cómo podemos mostrar a otros la misericordia de Dios?

Decimos que Dios es compasivo, pero ignoramos a los pobres. Decimos que Dios nos ama y tiene misericordia de nosotros, pero tenemos

rencor contra nuestros amigos.Nuestras acciones

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Religión: Anuncios

Usted ya puede registrar a sus niños para catecismo para el año escolar 2016-17 visitando nuestra pagina de web; www.stjmod.com donde podrá obtener el formulario de registro, o también se puede recoger en la

Escuela de Religión o la oficina parroquial. El ultimo día para registrar a sus hijos es el 31 de Julio*, sin excepciones. Usted también puede hacer pagos por internet en nuestra página de internet

www.stjmod.com/psrRegistration.

En esta fiesta de la Ascensión, nos alegramos porque Jesús ha ¡arrastrado nuestra humanidad débil a los altos de los cielos! “El hombre ha encontrado un lugar eterno en Dios.” (El Papa Benedicto)

En la Carta a los Hebreos dice que por eso mismo nos podemos con-fiar completamente en Dios: “como tenemos un Sumo Sacerdote insigne al frente de la casa de Dios, acerquémo-nos con un corazón sincero y llenos de fe.” (Véase Hebreos 9:24-28; 10:19-23) Esta hermosa carta también da varias otras razones por nuestra firme esperanza. El sacerdocio es sólo una de las cosa en nuestra Iglesia Católica que nos da esperanza. Hay también el bautismo: “nuestros corazones purifi-cados interiormente de toda mala con-ciencia y con el cuerpo lavado por el agua pura.” Tenemos también las doc-trinas de nuestra Iglesia: “Mantengamos firmemente la confe-sión de nuestra esperanza, porque aquel que ha hecho la promesa es fiel.” Y también tenemos la Preciosa Sangre de Cristo: “tenemos plena se-guridad de que podemos entrar en el Santuario por la sangre de Jesús…”

Es por eso que a los católicos nos encanta decir “Jesús, ¡en ti con-fío!” ¡No tenemos de qué preocupar-nos! ¡Podemos tener “confianza abso-luta” en Dios!

Estamos especialmente agradecidos a Dios por el regalo del sacerdocio. Un sacerdote se para en el santuario ofreciendo la Precio-sa Sangre de Jesús en representa-ción nuestra. Y el sacerdote sale entre la gente para llevarles consue-lo, sanación, y perdón. Este martes, 10 de mayo, es la fiesta de San Da-mián de Molokai, el sacerdote quien se hizo voluntario valientemente para pasar el resto de su vida en aquella colonia famosa de leprosos en Hawái. Se murió allí de lepra en 1889.

Estamos agradecidos por el servicio sacerdotal del Padre Francis Arakal quien vino DOS VECES para vivir entre nosotros para traernos consuelo, sanación, y perdón a nuestros feligreses. (No es tan mal como una colonia de leprosos, y no le obligamos a quedarse aquí ¡hasta su muerte!) Nos alegramos antes por la “segunda venida” del Padre Francis, y ahora ¡nos entristecemos por su “ascensión” a la Flori-da! ¡Gracias, Padre Francis, por su servicio sacerdotal entre noso-tros! Rezaremos por ti y por tus her-manos carmelitas de tu nueva co-munidad de Orlando. Ponemos “confianza absoluta” en todas las verdades de nuestra religión católi-ca que nos enseñaste y cuales ¡nos

El 21 de abril fue nuestro ultimo día de clase para la Escuela de Religión.

Solo los estudiantes que harán su Confesión por primera vez (después de haber asistido a catecismo por 2 años) o su Primera Comunión (después de haber asistido

a catecismo por 3 años), continuaran asistiendo a clase durante todo el mes de mayo, y luego recibirán los sacramentos. Por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina (209)

661-8817 si su hijo(a) no ha recibido información y cualifica para uno de estos.

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CORRESPONSABILIDAD (STEWARDSHIP)

Por: Maria Delgado Braun

La Viña de Raquel

Sanando del dolor del aborto en fin de semana. Los fines de semana de la Viña de Raquel son una oportunidad

maravillosa para cualquier persona que está en la lucha espiritual o emocional del aborto. El fin de semana es un proceso especialmente ideado para ayudarle a experimentar el amor y la

misericordia de Dios. Es también una oportunidad para dejar aflorar sentimientos reprimidos de rabia, vergüenza, culpa y

dolor. Hay tres oportunidades durante este Año de la Misericordia para entrar en este proceso conciliador: en Inglés: Sept. 9-11. Del 2016 y, en Español: Julio 15-17 del 2016. Para más información o para inscribirse póngase en comunicación con Kim al 209.465.5433,

para Inglés. Para Español comuníquese con Gloria al 510.384.6875.

Noticias de la Diócesis

Durante el tiempo de Pascua (hasta Pentecostes, 15 de Mayo), los catolicos rezamos la siguiente oracion en lugar

del Angelus (a las 6am, mediodia y 6pm): V. Alégrate, Reina del cielo. Aleluya.

R. Porque el que mereciste llevar en tu seno. Aleluya. V. Ha resucitado, según predijo. Aleluya.

R. Ruega por nosotros a Dios. Aleluya. V. Gózate y alégrate, Virgen María. Aleluya.

R. Porque ha resucitado Dios verdaderamente. Aleluya. V. Oremos: Oh Dios que por la Resurrección de tu Hijo, nuestro

Señor Jesucristo, te has dignado dar la alegría al mundo, concédenos por su Madre, la Virgen María, alcanzar el gozo de la

vida eterna. Por el mismo Jesucristo Nuestro Señor. R. Amén.

Nickie Miranda

Padre Hamilton returns for one week in May!

El P. Hamilton dará una presentación en español sobre la Exhortación Apostólica Postsinodal Amoris Laetitia del Papa Francisco. Este documento es dirigido a los obispos, a los presbíteros y diáconos, a las personas consagradas, a los esposos cristianos, y a todos los fieles laicos. Trata el tema del amor en la familia. Todos son invitados y animados a asistir el miércoles, 18 de mayo a las 7pm en el salón 6 del edificio Saint John Paul II.

Nickie es una de esas personas que siempre están sirviendo y dando de si mismas. Ella está casada con Mike y tienen dos hijos. Nickie es parte del liderazgo de la Milicia de la Inmaculada en el grupo para las familias; ha servido en hospitalidad muchas veces y ha sido m i e m b r o d e l C o m i t é d e Corresponsabilidad.

Nickie siempre ha ayudado con la decoración en muchos de los eventos de los Caballeros de Colón. Ella ha diseñado, planeado e implementado el programa de niños durante el Retiro Mariano Anual de la MI, y también ha tomado parte en varios eventos de la parroquia.

¡Nickie tiene muchos talentos, siempre le he dicho que ella debería de comenzar su propio show de decoración en la TV! Todo lo que ella toca, lo embellece y transforma en una obra de arte. Sin embargo, una de sus mejores cualidades es su paciencia, amor y dedicación con los niños.

Ella es una de las catequistas en CGS, el programa de Catequesis del Buen pastor, donde se puede observar su amor por los niños de Dios.

Además de todo esto, ella dirige el Proyecto de Embellecimiento de la Escuela de Religión, como parte de un generoso grupo de personas, que han añadido exquisitas obras de Arte Sagrada a los pasillos y salones para que todos los disfruten mientras aprenden.

¡Gracias Nickie for

poner todos tus talentos a la

disposición del Señor y por ser su fiel

corresponsal!

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