Honoring Catholic Charities

Opus Christi Society Members

Spring Mass 2021

Worship Aid

Opus Christi, “Works of Christ” The Opus Christi Society was founded in 1988 to provide Catholic Charities with a sound financial base to strengthen the agency’s services . These stewards of change

make an annual contribution of $1,000 or more.

The Mission of Catholic Charities is

to provide service to people in need, to advocate for social justice, and to call other people of good will to do the same.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable

organization established in 1984, serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito

and San Luis Obispo counties. Our Tax ID # is 77-0042961

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Entrance Hymn

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The Gloria Glory to God in the Highest

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory,

Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

The Liturgy of the Word The First Reading

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles Paul Gutierrez, Catholic Charities Board President

Responsorial Psalm 4 R: Lord, let your face shine on us.

The Second Reading: A reading from the first Letter of Saint John

Melanie Nicora, Catholic Charities Board of Director

Alleluia!

The Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Homily Most Revered Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Monterey

Catholic Charities Chairman of the Board

The Creed

Prayer of the Faithful R: Lord hear our prayer

(please see p. 8 for a list of intentions from our donors, staff, and community)

The Liturgy of the Eucharist The Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts

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Lord’s Prayer

Communion Song:

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Sending Forth

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Catholic Charities Staff

Family Supportive Services Aurelio Salazar, Jr., Director

Guadalupe Figueroa, Supportive Services Coordinator

Silvia Trejo, Administrative Assistant

Maria Marquez, Office Assistant – Salinas

Supportive Services Specialists

Ambar Coria – Salinas

Emmanuel Montanez – Salinas (Temp)

Vanessa Gonzalez – San Luis Obispo County

Darline Godoy – Seaside

Jocelyn Sanchez – Santa Cruz & San Benito County

Guillermina Hernandez, Cal Fresh & Nutrition Education Coordinator

Ulises Cisneros-Abrego, Nutrition Education & Outreach Specialist

Alexandria Rangel, Nutrition Education & Outreach Specialist

Victoria Coss-Ruiz, Receptionist - Watsonville (Temp)

Immigration & Citizenship Program Jeraline Singh Edwards, Directing Immigration Attorney

Jorge Sifuentes, Deputy Director

Maria Cerrillos, Administrative Assistant – Watsonville

Gabriela Gomez, Office Manager - Salinas

Veronica Ruiz, Office Assistant

Immigration Case Specialists Jessica Orozco – Salinas

Alondra Ortiz – San Luis Obispo

Nancy Rivera-Ramirez – Watsonville

Tiffany Quintero – Seaside & San Benito County

Qalim Cromer, Immigration Specialist (Temp)

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Disaster Case Management - Wildfires Aretha Rodriguez, Program Manager

Tattoo Removal Program Aretha Rodriguez, Program Manager

Development Angela Di Novella, Director

Sarah Bacon, Administrative Assistant

Leah Hook, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Administration Ana Ventura Phares, Executive Director

Cathy Flores, Executive Assistant

Allen Ganaden, Operations & IT Administrator

Catholic Charities Board of Directors

Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia, Chairman | Paul Gutierrez, President

Laura Segura, Vice President | Bette Harken, Secretary | Clancy D’Angelo, Treasurer

Rev. Fredy Calvario | Kevin Causey | John Kesecker

Jordan Lewis | Melanie Nicora | Fana Oldfield | Maria Orozco

Deacon Hugo Patino | Nanci Perocchi

Honorary Board Members, Larry Sage & Rev. Jerry McCormick

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922 Hilby Ave. Suite C, Seaside, CA 93955 | 831-393-3110

www.CatholicCharitiesDoM.org | FB: @CatholicCharitiesDoM

“ For whoever gives to the least of my

brethren, you give to me ”

Matthew 25:40