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A Stewardship Parish Our Mission: To Evangelize God's People, beginning with the Gift of the Holy Eucharist December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent Office (209) 551-4973 Fax: (209)551-3213 www.stjmod.com facebook.com/stjmod 1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355 ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH From the Pastor’s Laptop Father Mark Wagner The joy of Christmas and the jubilation of the Jubilee Year are already felt today in our Gospel story about the Visitation by Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. The two pregnant women are filled with joy. Elizabeth is grateful that Merciful Mary has come to help her. Elizabeth “blesses” Mary for performing this work of mercy: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:42-44) Pope Francis has two favorite words: “joy” and “mercy”. A few months ago, Pope Francis canonized the Franciscan Missionary, Saint Junipero Serra. About 30,000 people attended the Mass on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. In his homily Pope Francis told us that we should first 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 6:30-7:30pm 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. Ernesto Madrigal (Not in residence) Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon Rev. Mr. Ernest Ciccarelli, Deacon RCIA Inquiries: Contact John & Nichole Sablan: 209-581-8477 Like us on Facebook and stay connected with your parish family www.facebook.com/ stjmod experience God’s mercy, and then find joy in proclaiming it to others: “The source of our joy is an endless desire to show mercy, the fruit of our own experience of the power of the Father’s infinite mercy. Go out to all… a Christian finds joy in mission: Go out to people of every nation!” (Sept. 23, 2015) When mercy himself was born it was in tiny Bethlehem, which was “too small” to be mentioned among the towns of Judah. God always chooses that which is small. He chose a humble maiden for his mother. He chose a tiny town which was known only as a place where bread could be obtained (Beth=house; Lehem=of bread). He became a tiny baby and took the form of bread in order to spread his joy to the whole world. Jesus himself is the “work of mercy” which gives food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty! God gave “wine to gladden their hearts… and bread to strengthen man’s heart.” (Psalm 104:15) Parish Offices & Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Parish Offices Closed: Dec. 24-12Noon. Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 31-12Noon. Jan. 1 Closed Adoration Chapel: Blessed Sacrament reposed before the 8am Mass on Christmas Eve –after 8am Mass Dec. 28 and before the 5:45pm Mass Dec. 31—after 7:30pm Mass Jan. 3. “Joy” and “Mercy”

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

December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Office (209) 551-4973 • Fax: (209)551-3213 • www.stjmod.com • facebook.com/stjmod

1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

From the Pastor’s Laptop

Father Mark Wagner The joy of Christmas

and the jubilation of the Jubilee Year are already felt today in our Gospel s tory about the Visitation by Mary to h e r c o u s i n Elizabeth. The two pregnant women are filled with joy. Elizabeth is grateful that Merciful Mary has come to help her. Elizabeth “blesses” Mary for performing this work of mercy: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:42-44)

Pope Francis has two favorite words: “joy” and “mercy”. A few months ago, Pope Francis canonized the Franciscan Missionary, Saint Junipero Serra. About 30,000 people attended the Mass on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the I m m a c u l a t e C o n c e p t i o n i n Washington D.C. In his homily Pope Francis told us that we should first

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 6:30-7:30pm 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. Ernesto Madrigal (Not in residence) Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon Rev. Mr. Ernest Ciccarelli, Deacon RCIA Inquiries: Contact John & Nichole Sablan: 209-581-8477

Like us on Facebook and stay connected with

your parish family www.facebook.com/

stjmod

experience God’s mercy, and then find joy in proclaiming it to others: “The source of our joy is an endless desire to show mercy, the fruit of our own experience of the power of the Father’s infinite mercy. Go out to all… a Christian finds joy in mission: Go out to people of every nation!” (Sept. 23, 2015)

When mercy himself was born it was in tiny Bethlehem, which was “too small” to be mentioned among the towns of Judah. God always chooses that which is small. He chose a humble maiden for his mother. He chose a tiny town which was known only as a place where bread could be obtained (Beth=house; Lehem=of bread). He became a tiny baby and took the form of bread in order to spread his joy to the whole world. Jesus himself is the “work of mercy” which gives food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty! God gave “wine to gladden their hearts… and b r e a d t o s t r e n g t h e n m a n ’ s heart.” (Psalm 104:15)

Parish Offices & Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Parish Offices Closed: Dec. 24-12Noon. Dec. 25 Closed

Dec. 31-12Noon. Jan. 1 Closed

Adoration Chapel: Blessed Sacrament reposed before the 8am Mass on Christmas Eve –after 8am Mass Dec. 28 and before the 5:45pm Mass Dec. 31—after 7:30pm Mass Jan. 3.

“Joy” and “Mercy”

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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? 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 Nathan 206

Publications Tammy 207

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

READINGS Monday: Lk 1:39-45

Tuesday: Lk 1:46-56

Wednesday: Lk 1:57-66

Thursday: Lk 1:67-79

Friday: Jn 1:1-18, Jn 1:1-5, 9-14

Saturday: Mt 10:17-22

Sunday: Lk 2:41-52

Sunday, December 20 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)

5:00a Remedios & Francisco Castillo Bonnie Gray Francisco & Delma Dimapilis Sp. Int. Al & Fina Castillo

12:00 All St. Joseph’s Parishioners

7:30a Emil & Anna Carney Mary & Matt Basan Maureen Selvage

1:30p Miguel & Micaela Segovia Zacarias Khoshaba Altagraia Zelidon Rosa Calles

9:00a Romualdo & Mamerta Impas 5:30p Mary Morrell 10:30a Virginia & John Bairos 7:30p Jeannie Sahl

Monday, December 21

5:00a Renato Dioso and Leo Schlenker Manuel & Erlinda Candelaria Michael Dimapilis Gregoria & Florencio Dioso

5:45p Fr. Joseph O’Hare

8:00a Susana Valdez Emmanuel & Camila Mata All Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. James Routson

Tuesday, December 22

5:00a Peter & Virginia Thompson Leo Schlenker Quiruben & Florida Faulve Carlos and Meliton Sipin

5:45p Colleen Tuers

8:00a Manuel & Emilia Camara Wednesday, December 23

5:00a Frances Rife Amelia Sagrado Feliciana and Cecilia Reyes

5:45p Mary L. Aliotti

8:00a Sp. Int. Fr. Francis Joseph Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)

5:00a Sp. Int. Tom Routson Sp. Int. Jhun Pongase 7:30p

Daniel Jimenez George Cant Lillian Boulanger Sp. Int. Andrew & Karin LaFlamme

8:00a Sp. Int. Famatid Family 12am All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 4:30p Sp. Int. Tobias Katen

Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

7:30a Rusty Boyle 12:pm

Antonio & Angela Dominguez Beatrice Cardoza All Souls in Purgatory

9:00a Celia Pedota 1:30p Manuel Hernandez Zacarias Khoshaba Raul Gonzalez Emmanuel Warda

10:30a Sp. Int. Daniel E. Hernandez Saturday, December 26

8:00a William E. Rife Francisca & Cristobal Anaya Bob Kingslan Mary Mazza

5:30p St. Joseph’s Memorial Mass

Sunday, December 27 (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph)

7:30a Rusty Boyle 1:30p Alonzo Diaz Jacoba Coria Sp. Int. Daniel E. Hernandez Sp. Int. Malfabon Family

9:00a Jeffrey Michael Van Slyke Opal Hoffart Beatrice Rodriguez John Texira

5:30p Sp. Int. Paul & Carolyn Strauch

10:30a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 7:30p Susan Valdez

12:00p Elizabeth Ann Cant

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Respect Life

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

Parish Works of Mercy for December: “Feed the

Hungry and Give Drink to the

Thirsty”

Parish Actions for this Week:

1. Many are thirsty for your merciful forgiveness. Forgive

someone today by giving them a “drink” of Christ’s love.

2. Steward our water resource wisely, by protecting our environment, so there is clean water for others to drink and use.

3. Pray for mercy so that you can help others without feeling compelled to judge them first

4. Support the work of our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry by providing food donations, asking others to help or calling to volunteer.

5. Support the work of our St. Joseph’s Bread Ministry by offering to help prepare, serve and deliver meals to the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter.

6. Read about Saints who were called to give their lives to help others in need: www.americancatholic.org

With Gratitude from your Respect Life and Catholic Legislative Ministries and the

signature petition efforts: 1,042 For the Parental Notification Initiative 653 For the Assisted Suicide Referendum

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Please remember St. Joseph’s Church

when planning your estate. Call 551-4973, ext. 207

Save Trees! Call the parish office or visit our website at

www.stjmod.com for online givingfertory gifts.

Parish Events and Activities

Filipino Dawn Mass "Simbang Gabi"

The annual Filipino Dawn Mass "Simbang Gabi" starts on December 16-December 24. Our 9-day penitential novena to Christ Child Jesus & Our Lady begins at 4:45am. Mass begins at 5:00AM, followed by breakfast fellowship in the hall. Everyone is invited to attend as we prepare for the birth of Our Lord.

THURSDAY Lunch Time Bible Study Last Thursday for 2015: December 17

Will resume January 21 New drop- ins are always welcome

For information, please call 551-4973, ext. 202

Tamales for Sale on the Plaza:

This Weekend Only Enjoy the delicious homemade

tamales from our Hispanic Ministries Group.

Monday, December 21, 2015 7:00 PM Parish Advent Mission Chur

6:00 PM Boy Scouts Hall

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

9:00 AM Senior Strength Training JP6

9:00 AM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Hall

11:30A English for Citizenship Classes JP4

6:00 PM English for Citizenship Class JP2

6:00 PM Beginning English Class JP4

6:30 PM Legion of Mary JP4

6:45 PM Rosary Makers JP5

7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group (Spanish) JP7

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

12:00 P Intermediate English Class JP4

5:30 PM Courage To Be Me JP8

5:45 PM Principles Study Group JP5

5:45 PM Path to Serenity JP10

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Office Closed at Noon

Friday, December 25, 2015

Christmas Day (Office Closed)

3:00 PM Divine Mercy Prayer Group Chur

6:30 PM No Adoration or Confession

Saturday, December 26, 2015

9:00 AM Language of the Heart (Women) JP4

Sunday, December 27, 2015 10:30 A Children's Liturgy of the

Word JP6

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Parish Events and Activities

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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 at 527-4920.

Healthy Tips from our St. Joseph’s Health Ministry

Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthy

meals and snacks can help avoid heart disease and its complications

such as high blood pressure or cholesterol. Your plate should be1/2 vegetables, ¼ starch and ¼ protein. Eat foods low in saturated fat and

high in fiber. Add fresh fruit as snacks. Limit salt.

(under 2,000mg/day)

In the Diocese

Remember a special day or person

Call Rosario at 551-4973, ext. 110

Altar Flower Donation

MARRIED COUPLES: Looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Give your spouse a gift that will last a lifetime! Make a reservation to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and enrich

your lives together. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing your Sacrament of Matrimony. The next Weekend is February 12-

14 in Modesto. Early registration is recommended. For information: stocktonwwme.org or contact John and Angelica Angarita at [email protected] or 209-691-0603

Open Position at St. Joseph’s Church RCIA Coordinator-Part Time

This position facilitates the RCIA process for new members to the Catholic faith for adults, supervises the volunteer coordinator of RICA (RCIA in Spanish), coordinates Adult Confirmation and

collaborates with Coordinator of Children’s Catechesis and DRE on pastoral care of families with children in RCIA for children and

teens. Commitment to the mission of the parish, with an understanding of the importance of accurately presenting the

teachings of the Catholic faith without compromise. Please contact Director of Operations at 551-4973, ext. 207 for more information. Applications available in the parish office.

Mary Our Mother Mom group invites all the mothers of our parish to join us every Monday for "Mom Monday", an event hosted by Mary Bento where mothers have the opportunity to attend daily Mass with their children, accompanied by

other mothers for support, and followed by adoration. This is a great way to enrich your prayer life. Make it a New Year resolution! Mom group supports you and is praying for you! For more information contact Jazmin at (209)380-4747.

Catholic Engaged Encounter of Stockton a Diocese and Vatican

approved marriage preparation program will be having it's next retreat on January

16 & 17, 2016 at St. Bernadette's in Stockton. For more information or to register go to www.stocktonee.org.

"By crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to embrace God's mercy and dedicate ourselves to being merciful with others as the Father has

been with us." – Pope Francis Beginning December 25, the schedule for St. Stanislaus' Holy Door at the Maze Blvd.

Church will be: Weekdays: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Weekends: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Youth Ministry

www.vatican.com

Parish School of Religion: Announcements

The School of Religion will not have classes during the weeks of December 20– January 1.

We will resume classes on January 4. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!

You can also take these classes online through Symbolon . For the online option, go to www.formed.org

choose sign up, then parish code: 4b579a and register. You then pick the courses you would like in Symbolon. If you take the online class, you must submit a one page

summary to the School of Religion office.

Parish School of Religion

resumes the week of

January 4

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Profiles in Stewardship By Maria Delgado Braun

Page 7– December 20 , 2015

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 Refreshment Volunteers.

Parish Stewardship — a way of life

Nickie Miranda

At left, St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight, Tim Keating, and one of the bowlers he “coached” at the December 6 Special Olympics Bowling Tournament in Modesto

Photo by Ron Martorana Photography

For more information about St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus, please contact Grand Knight, Mike Glendon

at [email protected]

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 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.

In addition to this, she heads the Parish School of Religion Beautification Project, being done by a generous group of people, adding exquisite Sacred Art to our hallways and classrooms for all to enjoy, while being catechized.

Thank you, Nickie for putting all your

talents at God’s disposal and being

His faithful steward!

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Boletín Parroquial en Español! DEL LAPTOP DEL PÁRROCO, Padre Mark

Padre Mark Wagner

La alegría de la temporada de Navidad ya comenzó cuando la “Madre de la Misericordia” visitó a su prima, Isabel. Las dos mujeres embarazadas estaban llenas de alegría. Isabel está agradecida que la María Misericordiosa ha venida a ayudarle. María “bendice” a Isabel por hacer esta obra de misericordia: “¡Tú eres bendita entre todas las mujeres y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre! ¿Quién soy yo, para que la madre de mi Señor venga a visitarme? Apenas oí tu saludo, el niño saltó de alegría en mi seno.” (Lucas 1:42-44)

El Papa Francisco tiene dos palabras favoritas: “alegría” y “misericordia”. Hace unos meses, el Papa Francisco canonizó a l m is ionero franciscano, San Junípero Serra. Más o menos 30,000 personas asistieron la Misa en las escaleras a la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción en Washington D.C. En su homilía, el Papa Francisco nos dijo que debemos de primero experimentar la misericordia de Dios, y luego encontrar la alegría en proclamársela a otros: “La fuente de nuestra alegría es el deseo inagotable

de brindar misericordia, fruto de haber experimentado la infinita misericordia del Padre. La alegría del evangelio se experimenta: ¡Vayan a las gentes de todas las naciones!” (el 23 de septiembre, 2015)

C u a n d o l a m i s m a misericordia nación en el pequeño pueblo de Belén, la cua l fue “demas iado pequeño” para ser nombrado entre los pueblos de Judá. Dios siempre escoge lo que es pequeño. Escogió a una muchacha humilde para su madre. Escogió un pueblo pequeño conocido como un lugar donde se podría obtener pan (en hebrero Be=casa; y Lehen=de pan). Se hizo un pequeño bebé y tomó la forma de pan para poder derramar su a l e g r í a a l m u n d o entero. ¡Jesús mismo es la “obra de misericordia” que da de comer al hambriento y de beber al sediento! Dios dio “el vino que alegra el corazón del hombre… y el pan que r e c o n f o r t a s u corazón.” (Salmos 104:15)

www.vatican.com

“Alegría” y “misericordia”

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Página 9 - Deciembre 20, del 2015

CORRESPONSABILIDAD (STEWARDSHIP)

Por: Maria Delgado Braun

Diocese News

Avisos

Que es el Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial? El Fin de Semana del encuentro matrimonial mundial, es un programa de 44 horas

lejos de las distracciones de nuestra vida cotidiana, impartida por un Sacerdote y Tres Parejas Católicas, donde se nos ensena una técnica nueva de comunicación. Es una experiencia para parejas Buenas que quieran mejorar su relación y es una Experiencia personal y privada entre Esposo y Esposa. El Fin de Semana del

encuentro matrimonial mundial, es un programa de 44 horas lejos de las distracciones de nuestra vida cotidiana, impartida por un Sacerdote y Tres Parejas

Católicas, donde se nos ensena una técnica nueva de comunicación. Es una experiencia para parejas Buenas que quieran mejorar su relación y es una

Experiencia personal y privada entre Esposo y Esposa. Para más Información contactar a Coordinadores: Rafael y Lucy Pimentel

209/578-3860 Encuentro Matrimonial Stockton: http://bit.ly/1CYSqH8 Para más Información contactar a Coordinadores:

Rafael y Lucy Pimentel 209/578-3860

Encuentro Matrimonial Stockton: http://bit.ly/1CYSqH8

La Escuela de Religión no tendrá clases durante las semanas del 20 de diciembre al 1 de enero. Volveremos a clase el 4 de enero. ¡Deseándoles una feliz Navidad y

un Año Nuevo lleno de bendiciones!

Le recordamos que también pueden tomar la clase titulada Symbolon por la computadora este es el link: www.formed.org , escoja sign up luego escriba el parish code: 4b579a y se podrá registrar. De ahí podrá escoger los recursos en español de Symbolon en la parte de abajo al lado derecho. Si toma la clase por computadora, tiene que entregar un resumen de una hoja en la oficina de la Escuela de Religión.

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!

Nickie Miranda

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