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Child Development Center (3 mos-PreK) 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 Telephone: 775.747.1617 Director: Mrs. Kristin Mareno email: [email protected]
Parish School (K-8) 1255 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 Telephone: 775.747.3392 Principal: Mr. Bret Scoggin email: [email protected]
Church/Parish Office 1250 Wyoming Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 (Mailing) Telephone: 775.747.0722 Fax: 775.746.3976 Website: http://www.stalbertreno.org email: [email protected]
Items for publication in the bulletin should be submitted no later than Tuesday for the next publication. Email items to [email protected] or mail them to the attention of the Bulletin Editor at the address listed above.
Ponder This:
“The Saints did not all begin well, but they all ended well.”
—St. John Vianney
Third Sunday of Advent
W hen John the Baptist heard in
prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to
Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”
As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Reconciliation
12/10 Sat 2:30—3:30 PM
Weekend Masses
12/10 Sat Vigil (English) 4:00 PM
Vigil (Spanish) 6:00 PM
12/11 Sun 8:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
Weekday Masses
12/12 Mon 10:30 AM
12/13 Tue 10:30 AM
12/14 Wed 10:30 AM
12/15 Thu 10:30 AM
12/16 Fri 10:30 AM
Weekly Scripture Readings
12/11 Sun Is 25:1-6,10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11
12/12 Mon Zec 2:14-17 Lk 1:26-38
12/13 Tue Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 Mt 21:28-32
12/14 Wed IA 45:6-8, 18, 21-25 Lk 7:18-23
12/15 Thu Is 54:1-10 Lk 7:24-30
12/16 Fri Is 56:1-3, 6-8 Jn 5:33-36
12/17 Sat Gn 49:2, 8-10 Mt 1:1-17
Sacraments
Baptisms Baptisms for infants through 2nd grade are generally held during any of the weekend Masses (except during Advent and Lent.)
Please note: you must complete an online baptism request form located on our website before attending the baptism classes. If you are registered with another parish, you must provide a letter from your parish confirming that you are registered there and are regularly attending Mass.
There are three classes which parents and godparents are required to attend. The first covers the responsibilities parents and godparents promise toward keeping the flame of faith alive in their child/godchild. The second will reaffirm and respond to questions from the first and discuss the ongoing involvement in the child’s continued growth in the faith of the Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation. And the third class will discuss the baptismal rite itself.
Classes will be scheduled and conducted by Deacon Richard Ramm upon receipt of the completed baptism request form.
Weddings
All weddings must be scheduled six months in advance. A marriage preparatory class (four sessions) is required. Contact the parish office to determine availability and to schedule your wedding.
Funerals Nina Weaver 747-0722 [email protected]
Religious Education (Grades K-8) Beth Lujan 747-0722 [email protected]
Confirmation (Grades 9-12) Tricia Garcia 747-0722 x5608 [email protected]
RCIA Karen McClenahan 843-9549 [email protected]
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Parish Staff
Pastoral Administrator Ted Krembs 747-0722 x5606 [email protected]
Director of Liturgy/Music Nina Weaver 747-0722 x5603 [email protected]
Finance Officer Margaret Tharaldson 747-0722 x5607 [email protected]
Data Manager Marie Fromherz 747-0722 x5604 [email protected]
Front Desk/Receptionist Linda Burnell 747-0722
Catholic Counseling JoAnn Baird 747-0722 [email protected]
Homebound Ministry Deacon Chuck Lanham 747-0722 x5612 [email protected]
Bulletin Editor/Website Manager Deacon Chuck Lanham 747-0722 x5612 [email protected]
Filipino Ministry Judy Bernabe [email protected]
Latino Ministry (Español) Victor Gonzales 747-0722 x5900 [email protected]
Child Development Center Mrs. Kristin Mareno 747-1617 [email protected]
Principal, Parish School Bret Scoggin 747-3392 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus, Council 7322 Matthew P. Mareno, Grand Knight [email protected] kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=7322
Legion of Mary Linda Burnell (775) 747-0722
Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts Russ Fromherz 721-0518 [email protected]
You are not a number! PLEASE include
YOUR NAME on your donations so we
will know who to give credit to for your
tax purposes. This is especially im-
portant for those making cash donations.
Saint Albert the Great Parish now pro-
vides Online Giving—a convenient and
safe way to make a one-time or recurring
donation.
Getting started is easy—just visit our
website, www.stalbertreno.org and click
the Online Giving link.
You may also wish to view an explanato-
ry video that we have linked on our web-
site. You can also find the video on
YouTube at http://youtu.be/
E0qMjL6LFH4
Karl Albert Marilyn Alford Pat Amato Michael Bass Fr. Chuck Blankenship Tara Bennett Charles Burnell Mary Burnell Grady Calderon Melanie Cooper Brenda Craighton Helen Duca Sharon Edwards Sally Elizares Charles Enz Patricia Fouch Winnie Fromherz Cesar Garcia Juana Garcia Leonora Garcia Michael Garcia Refugio Garcia Anne Giammona Aggie Gonzales Peter Gonzales Katie Gulla Roy Gulla Helen Handy Ann Harper Oliver Harris Jonathan Hicks David Hill Oran Hill Donna Jacobs Jennifer Jempsa Nancy Kastor Paul Kastor Bill Kayser Avilda Kline William Kline Patricia LaBar Leonides Ladines Russell Lett Michael R. Lewis Teresa Mmahs Bobbie Madden Richard Manion Rick Martinmaas Zack McElroy Pat Mellenger Dave Metzger Rose Moen Pamela Morales Wayne Morehead Jose Pineda Juanita Pineda Bill Ponton Monica Poynter Larry Ramirez Ron Roundtree Jesse Schopper Loretta Shea Mary Sheets Nolan Sheets Dick Schield Doug Shipman Justin Robert Siaz Milorad Sipka Carolyn Smith Orion Smith Patricia Sullivan Thomas Trivette Godfrey Valentine John Verducci Madeleine Watkins Bob Watnes Connie Wilson Jim Woods
Clergy
Pastor Fr. Honesto Agustin 747-0722 x5601
Parochial Vicar Fr. Tom Nelson 747-0722 x5600
Deacons Deacon Chuck Lanham 747-0722 x5612 [email protected]
Deacon Richard Ramm [email protected]
Date 2nd Coll. Online Giving
Coll. Basket
12/03-
12/04
$1,038.00 $1,265.00 $12,293.00
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Your Generosity
Thank you for your generous gifts of
time, talent, and treasure.
Catholic
Boy scouts and girl scouts
Youth Ministry
following the teachings of the Catholic Church
For more information contact:
Russ Fromherz
(775) 721-0518 (cell or text)
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Ministry Schedule 4th Sunday of Advent, December 17/18
4PM Father Tom Nelson Deacon Chuck Lanham Lectors Judy Fox I Jim Fox II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Jim Fox * Judy Fox Marjorie Murdoch Leonie Quizon Rachel Hart Vangie Lesh Sacristan Carolyn Smith Altar Servers Samuel Hart Ray Go Usher David DeValk *
8AM Father Honesto Agustin Deacon Chuck Lanham Lectors Connie Christiansen I Michael Peters II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Norm Cardoza * Antoine Joseph Larry Krupka Pearl Krupka Sacristan Clancy & Carol Wendt Altar Servers Claire Maloney Bea Maloney Jack Maloney Usher Larry Krupka *
10AM Father Honesto Agustin Deacon Richard Ramm Lectors Teri Wolf I Alma Almerol II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Sylvia Scoggin * Barbara Hier-Johnson Stephanie Hix Leslie Jacques Mary Lujan Tina Sargent Sacristan Joe Decaria Altar Servers Dylan Zurline Wyatt Zurline Usher Thomas Guinto *
5PM Father Honesto Agustin Deacon Richard Ramm Lectors Clair Wojcik I Mike Wojcik II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Clair Wojcik * Mike Wojcik Ethel Talbot Patrick Talbot Sacristan Frankie Talbot Altar Servers Robert Hamon Micah Saah Isbella Dye Usher Reminder: It is your responsibility to find your replacements. Please refer to your ministries phone list that was mailed to you.
Dec 10—Dec 23, 2016
10 Sat 4:00 pm Mass
Linda Demetrio † by Dennis & Pat Dolan 6:00 pm Mass (Sp)
17 Sat 4:00 pm Mass
Morgan Rose † by Gramma Diane Armenta By Rebecca Gaul
6:00 pm Mass (Sp) People of the parish
11 3rd Sun of Advent 8:00 am Mass Bernice Langsford †
by Caroly Marie Sykes 10:00 am Mass
Ben Clark †
by Darlene Hartman
11:00am Legion of Mary 05:00 pm Mass
People of the parish
18 3rd Sun of Advent 8:00 am Mass End of Abortion
by Save the Holy Innocents
10:00 am Mass Harry & Adina Pacini †
by Charlyne Pacini 11:00am Legion of Mary 05:00 pm Mass
Pacifico dela Cruz Sr. † By Bernadette Cabanero
& family
12 Mon Lady of Guadalupe 10:30 am Mass Lynn Kearney by friends
6:00 pm Mass
19 Mon 10:30 am Mass Albert George Francken †
by Maxine Nielsen
13 Tue 10:30 am Mass Sam Murdoch †
by Marjorie Murdoch
20 Tue 10:30 am Mass James McNally †
by Ann McNally
Elym Bugarin †
by Lydia & Tiffany Burgarin
14 Wed 10:30 am Mass
21 Wed 10:30 am Mass Timothy J. Bauer
by Dorothy Currie
15 Thu 10:30 am Mass
7:00 pm Choir Practice
22 Thu 10:30 am Mass
7:00 pm Choir Practice
16 Fri 10:30 am Mass
8:30 am Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
23 Fri 10:30 am Mass
8:30 am Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
What Is Happening
With Our Youth?
The youth of the parish are busy
with a number of events over the
next month leading up to
Christmas. Check out all the
events coming up:
Dec. 16 The youth will be
throwing a Christmas
party for the youth.
Dec. 18 Family movie night
after the 5:00 pm
Mass. The movie will
be “The Nativity.
A tiskets a taskets, the wine tasting
needs some baskets.
If you have any "like new" baskets please drop them off at the church or parish office. We need 40 baskets to use for the silent auction items. Thank you
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Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
School Counselor
Come join us at the only Catholic High School in
Northern Nevada and make a difference in the
lives of our students!
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is seeking
a School Counselor. The successful candidate will
have a Master’s Degree and NV School Counselor
Credential, along with 10+ years’ experience in
secondary school counseling. For the complete po-
sition description and requirements, see the
school’s web site: www.bishopmanogue.org/about-
us/careers/.
Interested candidates please submit your applica-
tion and resume to [email protected], or call
Marion Hammond, Human Resources Director, at
775-336-6011 for additional information.
St. Albert’s School Report
This week St. Alberts will be celebrating our Christmas Program in the Church at 6:30 on Tuesday. St. Albert’s School will be closed from 12-19 through 01-02 for Christmas Break.
Quote for the week
“A hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank… but the world may be a better place because I made a
difference in the life of a child .” —Forest Witcraft
Sincerely,
Bret Scoggin, Principal
EDGE, middle school youth ministry,
and HIGH SCHOOL youth ministry
wishes to extend
A HUGE THANK YOU
for donating fleece for our
service projects
We ended up making 26 blankets
for the homeless!!!!
Tricia Garcia/youth minister
St. Albert the Great Catholic School
Wanted: Retired Teachers
St. Albert the Great Catholic School is looking for
a few retired teachers who would be willing to
help students in our K-8 grades who need
remediation.
In our efforts to allow access to a Catholic
education for as many people who would desire it,
we have some students coming from other schools
who are behind our grade levels and need
remediation beyond classroom differentiation.
These are motivated students and families who
want a high level of academic success.
Folks, we need your talents.
We would love you to be able to volunteer, and
some may make agreements with the families to be
paid.
Please contact Principal Scoggin at 775 747-3392
x2 if you are interested or have any questions.
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St. Al’s GALS
Update
St. Al's GALS next meeting will be on
Monday, December 12 at 6:30 pm in the
Gathering Room for a holiday potluck
and activity.
All women of the parish are invited for
fun and fellowship. Please bring a dish
to pass and let us know you are coming!
Contact the GALS at
(775) 762-5144.
Merry Christmas Saint Albert hopes that the joy of Jesus finds you where
ever you are when Christmas Day arrives. If you are
here in town, we hope that you and your family will
join with us for the Christmas Celebration.
Mass Times
Christmas Eve
4:00 pm — Children's Mass in the Gym
4:00 pm — in the Church
7:00 pm — In the church
(a tri-lingual mass: English, Spanish
and Tagalog)
11:00pm — Solemn Liturgy
Christmas Day
9:00 am — in the Church
Please note: that although Christmas Day falls on a Sunday,
there will not be an 8 am, 10 am or 5 pm Mass.
There will be a 9:00 am Mass Only on Christmas Day
Now is the time to join St. Albert's Parishioners
at the Walk for Life West Coast On January 21, 2017
St. Albert’s Parish and the Knights of Columbus have joined together to offer Parishioners seats
on our bus at the low price of $20 each.
To reserve your seat contact Liz at [email protected]
There will be people after each mass this weekend for sign ups to the Walk for Life. Seating is limited
so stop by NOW to reserve your spot.
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Open our Hearts?
Prepare the Way?
Go and Tell?
December 10 & 11: Preaching at all Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 p.m. & Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations
December 14 & 15: 7:00 p.m. Mission Talk in Church
All Are Welcome! Invite a friend!
Paulist Father John Hurley was ordained a priest in 1977. He is a leader in evangelization for over 35 years founding the Paulist Center for Catholic Evangelization in Portland, OR in 1979. In 1997, his leadership went national serving as Executive Director for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat for Evangelization where he was responsible for implementing Go and Make Disciples, A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States. He later served as Executive Director for the National Pastoral Life Center in New York City and the Department of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He has spoken in over 100 dioceses across the United States and continues to do so before parish, diocesan and national Church leadership. Since 2014, he serves as a consultant for NewEvangelizationStrategies.org and resides at Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco where he once served as pastor. Pope Francis appointed Fr. Hurley a Missionary of Mercy for the Great Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Saint Albert the Great 2016 Parish Mission 1259 St. Alberts Drive, Reno + For More Information: 775-747-0722
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Employment Opportunity Coordinator for Safe Environment Program
The Diocese of Reno is currently accepting applications for the
Coordinator of Safe Environment Program. Applicants must be
bilingual, be proficient in Microsoft Office products, capable of
working with technology and keep confidentiality.
A full job description and employment application can be
obtained at http://renodiocese.org/jobopenings. Interested
persons must fill out and submit a resume to:
Fr. Robert Chorey
290 S. Arlington Ave.
Reno, NV 89501
or to [email protected]
Applications close as of November 18, 2017
Update
Diocesan Victim Assistance Office: 1-844-669-8911
Please provide a phone number so that a return call can be made by a Victim’s Advocate.
Eastern Nevada: Marilyn Janka 1-775-753-9542
Western Nevada: David Caloiaro 1-775-753-9542
The Respect Life Commission of the Diocese of
Reno is co-sponsoring two presentations at the
annual Diocesan Conference.
Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. and Director of
Education and Ethicist for the National Catho-
lic Bioethics Center, will present two presenta-
tions on January 7, 2017, at the Nugget Casino
Resort in Sparks Nevada:
(1) “End of Life Decision Making: Physician
Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Pain Manage-
ment and Hospice” (10:00-11:15 a.m.)
(2) “Thinking Through the Ethics of the
Transgender Question” (1:00-2:15 p.m.).
(3) Each session is $10.00; register with the Di-
ocese at www.dioceseofreno.org or call 775-
329-9434.
Baptism class new format starting in December 2016 Baptisms for infants through 2nd grade are generally held during any of the weekend Masses.
The online form must be filled out before attending the Baptism classes. The classes will be broken
into three monthly classes. You will need to provide a letter at the first class from your parish
where you are registered and attending Mass on a regular basis.
The first class will discuss the reason why parents and godparents have responsibilities for the
growth of the child in the church. The second class will begin by answering of any questions from
the previous month, followed by parent involvement in the child's growth through Confirmation.
The third class will discuss the actual baptism.
Please go online to our website to fill out a baptism request form. There will be a $10.00 charge
for class materials at the time of the class. These preparatory classes are required for both parents
and godparents.
Please make sure you have filled out the on line form before the class since that will be your sign in for the class.
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Centering Prayer An Introduction to Contemplative Practice
St. Albert’s Centering Prayer group, led by JoAnn and Chuck Baird, is on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the chapel.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CC), § 2653, says:
The Church ‘forcefully and specially exhorts all the Christian faithful…to learn ‘the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ’ (Phil 3:8) by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures…Let them remem-ber, however, that prayer should accompany the reading of Sacred Scripture, so that a dialogue takes place between God and man. For ‘we speak to him when we pray; we listen to him when we read the divine oracles.’
Centering Prayer is a spiritual custom based upon the Word of God, Lectio Divina. We strive to in-crease the time we spend alone with God to 15-20 minutes twice a day. The purpose of our gathering is to encourage one another each month in this sacred, individual practice, in the words of CC, § 2560, in “the encounter of God’s thirst with ours.”
All members of the Centering Prayer group invite you to join them in the joy of this spiritual discipline.
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center Weekend Retreats
The retreat center offers men’s and women’s weekend retreats throughout the year. Retreats feature inspiring preached conferences, Eucharist on Saturday and Sunday, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private conferences with staff members, specialized gatherings on specific themes, and ample personal time for prayer, reading and rest.
Please reserve your spot today. Call Carol Forrest at 916-725-472 Ext 314
or register on line at http://christthekingretreatcenter.org.
Call Jil Lehr 774 971-4413 for further information
Sharing The Faith
Small Group Faith Sharing
Our small groups begin meeting the
week of November 13, 2016.
If you missed the opportunity to sign up,
but are interested in joining one of the
small groups, please call Joe Decaria at
775 560-4210 or Dan Pimm at 775 622-
4488.
It is never too late to join a group.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Married Couples
Have you ever wanted to take a fresh look at your Marriage? Please consider making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and you will find ways to enrich your marriage. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing your Sacrament of Matrimony.
Upcoming weekends are:
February 10-12, 2017, Sacramento, CA
March 31-April 2, 2017, Reno, NV
August 25-27, 2017, Sacramento, CA
October 6-8, 2017, Reno, NV
November 3-5, 2017, Sacramento, CA
It’s not to early to register, call now! For more information visit our website at:
http://www.sacramentowwme.org
or contact Terry and Janet at
or call 916-489-3464.
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We are looking for a few good men!
If you are not currently a knight or are
new to St. Albert the Great parish, please
consider joining Council 7322.
For details and more information visit
our website at:
kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=7322
“The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do
good to them.” [Mk 14:7]
There is a real need for individual packets of dried
milk and single serving size pork and beans, tuna
fish, Vienna sausage, or any other food item that
come in five ounce cans. These items are pre-
cooked and can be eaten directly from the can if
necessary. I am trying to figure out how to
package these items in something other than a
brown paper lunch bag since I like to put several
items in this bag for a complete day of food and
the lunch bags aren’t big or sturdy enough to hold everything. If you
have any ideas please let me know.
Those in need are so grateful for your gifts
of non-perishable food, clothing, and
toiletries.
Thank you for all you do for those in need
and may God bless you.
Deacon Richard Ramm
787-8839
Deacon’s OutreachDeacon’s Outreach Failure’s Not An Option: It is of absolute necessity
G rowing up used to be a necessity, often far
sooner than one might wish it, for no other
reason than survival. I can still recall being
told of a distant relative who, at the age of
five, sold matches and wasn’t allowed to come home
until he had sold all that he had. It wasn’t cruelty that
compelled his parents to send such a young lad out each
day, it was necessity, for everyone had to contribute in
order for there to be enough money to eat.
Failure’s not be an option. but an absolute necessity
for success. If we ever hope to stem the madness we
must let our children fail.
[Read more in this week’s Colloqui]
Fill Your Home With Love
The Legion of Mary of
St. Albert the Great
would like to bring The
Blessed Mother of
Fatima to your home.
Let your home be filled
with the love and
presence of our
Blessed Mother.
For further information contact:
Ofelia Sabadera or Linda Burnell
at 775-747-0722.
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List Yourself And
Only those living with you. (include last name if different)
Sex M / F
Date Of
Birth
Baptism
Yes/ No
First Communion
Confirmed
Yes/ No
Which Mass Does Your Family Attend?
4:00 PM 8:00AM
10:00 AM 5:00 PM
Head of Household—FIRST NAME
1.
Occupation: Business Phone #/ E-Mail address:
Spouse –FIRST NAME
2.
Occupation: Business Phone #/ E-Mail address:
Children/Other Living in your home
Last Name (if different)
Sex M/F
Date of Birth
Baptism Yes/No
1st Communion
Confirmed Yes/No
Mass Attended
FAMILY NAME: PHONE:
E-MAIL:
STREET ADDRESS: APT#:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: MARRIED SEPARATED DIVORCED WIDOWED SINGLE
WELCOME to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church New Parishioner Registration Form
You can also register online at www.stalbertreno.org! 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775-747-0722 Fax:775-746-3976 e-mail [email protected]
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Please deliver the completed form to the parish office, in the collection basket, or by fax, mail
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