ST. ALOYSIUS OF GONZAGA St . Louis Church

48 West Hollis Street Nashua, N.H. 03060

Phone: 603-882-4362 * Fax: 603-886-8923

www.stlouisnashua.org

A COMMUNITY OF WORD, WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION

Rev. Marcos Gonzalez-Torres ................. Pastor pastor@stlouisnashua.org

Richard Desmarais ................................... Deacon deacon@stlouisnashua.org

Parish Council Members: Susan Simard, Linda Paradise, Carmel Pawlowski, Liliana Pontoni,

Jhoanny Marte, Karen Deoleo, Rolande Suchocki, Jean-Paul Archambault, Ludis Salazar

Finance Council Members: Mrs. Rolande Suchocki - Chairperson, Mr. Leo Simard,

Mr. Douglas Pratt, Mrs. Denise Barnett , Mr. Benito Medellín

Faith Formation Team:

Giselle North ........................................... Director of confirmation@stlouisnashua.org Confirmation Carmen Dussault ...........................................Pastoral care pastoralcare@stlouisnashua.org

Monica Quiñones .......................................... Youth Minister youthmin@stlouisnashua.org Susan Simard ………………………………….. Bible Course stlouisbiblestudies@gmail.com Coordinator - Eng.

Office Staff: Jennifer McInerney ................................. Business Manager businessmanager@stlouisnashua.org Amy Buckmire ………………………………… Administrative

adm.assistant@stlouisnashua.org Assistant Monica Quiñones .......................................... Bulletin Editor / bulletin@stlouisnashua.org Social Media

Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra Sister Sara Grimaldo ................................... Convent:

603-882-0893 Cemetery Office:

Elizabeth Klamka...........................................St. Louis, 603-886-1302 Old St. Louis, cemetery@stlouisnashua.org St. Francis,

St. Stanislaus

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm

Closed on Fridays

MASS SCHEDULE:

Weekdays:

Monday- Friday: 8:30am (English)

Wednesday: 7:00pm (Español)

Weekends:

Saturday: 4:00pm (English) - 6:00pm (Español)

Sunday: 9:00am (Français & English) -11:00am (English) -

6:30pm (English)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

In the Church

Saturday: 3:00pm (English & Spanish)

Wednesday: 6:00pm - 6:45pm & by appointment

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.

at Corpus Christi Chapel 43 Franklin St Nashua, NH

Adoration on Wednesdays at St. Aloysius Church

from 9a.m. to 7p.m. (If there is a Funeral Mass,

adoration will commence after Mass.)

Closed if no school

NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES:

261 Lake St. Nashua, NH 03060 * 603-889-9431 www.nh-cc.org

CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD PANTRY:

Contact: Susan Dignan * 603-882-6372

Emergency Assistance: 603-598-1641

Welcome to our Church family! We’re glad you came to join with us in our worship time today. We hope you come again!

Second Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 27, 2014

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sunday, April 13, 2014

Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, January 4, 2015

The Epiphany of the Lord "They departed for their country by another way." Things were different now. An encounter with the baby Jesus changed the Magi. Before finding the child, they had made a secret alliance with a worldly king, Herod. But after seeing this infant resting in the arms of Mary, their allegiance shifted. Now they became servants of the little Lord Jesus. They had a kind of conversion through their encounter with Christ, and they knew that they could no longer serve the whims of a wicked ruler.

We call this Sunday "Epiphany" because that's what the three wise men had: an epiphany, a moment of realizing the truth about God. In this moment these three men--kings that they were--"prostrated themselves and did?homage" to the King of Kings. Then they went home by a different route, undoubtedly as different men. Now, their own authority as worldly leaders took on a new character. Now, they were men who served a power greater than themselves. As it was prophesied in the Old Testament reading from Isaiah, even kings would walk by the "shining radiance" of the Lord.

Let us ask ourselves today how the Epiphany of the Lord can redirect us. What worldly allegiances have we made that need to be changed? Are we servants of our neighbors' good opinion or of the power of money? Are we secretly aligned with popularity or prestige? No matter what "rules" our hearts, we are invited to change our direction. We are invited to encounter the little Lord Jesus and offer ourselves to his gentle and loving guidance. After all, his is a kingship of concern for us. As today's psalm says, this King "shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him."

Natural Family Planning There is a healthy, life-giving, alternative to contraception and artificial reproductive technologies. The Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology, are effective ways to achieve and avoid pregnancy, offering couples who are experiencing infertility the hope of achieving pregnancy while following the teachings of their Church. For more information contact: Marguerite d’Youville FertilityCare Services at 603-232-3141 or MargueriteFertilityCare@gmail.com.

Sponsors for 2014 OLG:

Kevin y Xóchitl Kreger

Dulce Nava

Esther Montañez Ángeles

Gustavo Hernández

Martina Fabián

Emely Robles y familia

María Jácome y José Infante

Héctor Ramos

Familia Lerma Escobedo

Enrique Hernández

Familia Medellín

Anónimo

Zoila Rodríguez

Familia Pech Cruz

Mercedes Villacís Flor

Ángel Gallaga

Bolívar y Yahaira Infante

Familia Fierro Marín

Arnulfo y Gabriela Gutiérrez

Juan Andrés Housty

Jorge Barrera y Yuridia Pérez

Lucia Salas

Jennyfher y Emmanuel Briseño

Anónimo

John & Stephenie Markiewicz

Abel y Aracely Franco

Ana Girón

Calixto y Guillermina Ruiz

Josefina Cortez

Familias Villanueva-Montañez y Borja –Montañez

Holger Solano

Dioselina Saavedra

María de Jesús Curriel

Imelda Romero

Carmen Aguirre

Darcy Montañez

Margarita Ramírez

Mary Tanzer

Carmen Moromisato

Héctor Ramos

Familia Silk

Noralba Valdez

Blanca Nora Quintero

Hugo y Laura Loera

Polinia Genao

Heliodoro García

Martha y Sara Alvarado

Lorena García Hernández

Familia Lerma Rodríguez

Esmelda Rodríguez y Tatiana Escalante

Familia Moreno Santana

Zoila Rodríguez

María Duran y Alberto Morel

Marcelino y María Rosario Mendoza

Zoila Rodríguez

Familia Hernández Luna

David Luna

Gaudelia García

Víctor Gudiño Polanco

José y María Ochoa

Familia García Rodríguez

Familia Gutiérrez Cabanzo

Víctor Figueroa

Familia Domínguez Medellín

Willinson Domínguez

Familia Amador Lerma

Familia García Madrigal

Casimiro Ramírez

Sophie Brule

Silvia Monroy

Eloísa Bisono

Gilberto Ochoa

Fernando Domínguez

Amparo Sierra y Familia

Martin Alegría

Esmelda Domínguez

María Anaya

Martha Salvador

Rumaldo y Rosa Sarango

Familia Flores Cabrera

Elizabeth Ferneti

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sunday, April 13, 2014

Second Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 27, 2014

Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, January 4, 2015

Mass Intentions:

Monday, January 5th, 2015

8:30am - Cecile Soucy by Joanne Charron

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

8:30am - For all our parishioners

Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

4:00pm - Lucy Fatima Rodriguez

6:00pm - Por todos nuestros feligreses

Thursday, January 8th, 2015

8:30am - Cecile Soucy by Marguerite Schmidt

Friday, January 9th, 2015

8:30am- For all our parishioners

Saturday, January 10th, 2015

4:00pm - For the Virgin Mary for favors rendered by a

parishioner

Lucien Marquis by Paul and Helen Marquis

(17th anniv.)

Germaine Marquis by Paul and Helen Marquis

(7th anniv.)

Emilia Laliberte by Michele Laliberte

6:00pm - Por todos nuestros feligreses

Sunday, January 11th, 2015

9:00am - Romeo and Jeannette Marquis

Normand Raymond by Lareine and Pauline

Marquis

Kary and Kyle Tamulonis by their

grandmother

Ramul and Laurette Blouin by Jeannine and

Lenny Desmarais

11:00am –Mary Kuczynska by her family

Aline Morneau by her daughter

6:30pm - For all our parishioners

Sanctuary Lamp:

Church: Nicholas Dahl by his wife

Chapel: For all our parishioners

Weddings Diocesan policy states that the couple should contact the parish priest at least six months prior to the wedding before making any arrangements. Please call the rectory for further information.

Baptisms For catechesis and preparation information please contact the office by phone or by email at adm.assistant@stlouisnashua.org.

Home Services The first Friday of each month, we will have home visits to the sick. If you are sick, know someone who is sick, if you are in a nursing home or know someone who is in a nursing home and need prayer or to receive Holy Communion, please contact Carmen Dussault at (603) 882-4362 or by email at pastoralcare@stlouisnashua.org.

Readings for the Week of January 4th, 2014 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22--4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44

Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52

Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19--5:4/Lk 4:14-22a

Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16

Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30

Next Sunday: Is 55:1-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/1 Jn 5:1-9 or Acts 10:34 -38/Mk 1:7-11

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St. Louis Church

Your Weekly Contributions December 20th and 21st

We greatly appreciate the great generosity you showed for our Christian Community. May

you be richly blessed for all that you do.

Booster Club News John Morse is the winner of $45. The Parish received $67. Thank you to those who participate each week. This is a great little fundraiser for our parish. There are envelopes at each entrance to the church. Pick up an envelope or two and take a chance. The winner receives 40% of the amount collected and the parish receives 60%.

Religious Items for people in Africa We are collecting religious items and rosaries (in good condition) to send to people in Africa. If you have any rosaries big or small, new or used, they would be greatly appreciated. Also, statues of saints, all sizes of crucifixes, small bibles and books of Saints are needed as well. Thank you for your help!

2015 Calendars to Benefit Mama Maria Center

2015 Calendars are currently for sale in the rectory office for $10.00 each. They are beautiful calendars that feature hand drawn pictures of a different saint for each month. If you are interested in purchasing one you may stop by during office hours. All proceeds will support the effort that is currently underway to open a faith based formation center for the youth to gather, learn and grow in the Catholic faith in the Diocese of Ngong, Kenya.

The Week Ahead:

Monday, January 5th, 2015

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

6:30pm - 7:30pm: Bell Choir Practice in the Church

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

7:00pm: Mass (Spanish)

Thursday, January 8th, 2015

8:30am: Mass in English

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

5:30pm - 6:45pm: Faith Formation in Milette Manor

Friday, January 9th, 2015

**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed**

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

Saturday, January 10th, 2015

4:00pm- 5:00pm: English Mass

4:00 - 5:00pm: Kids Choir Practice in Milette Manor

6:00pm: Spanish Mass

7:30pm - 9:00pm: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor

8:00pm: Immigration Talk in the Church Hall

Sunday, January 11th, 2015

9:00am - 10:00am: French/English Mass

10:00am - 1:00pm: RCIA Meeting in Milette Manor

11:00am - 12:00pm: English Mass

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Confirmation Seminar in the Church Hall

6:30pm - 7:30pm: English Mass

7:30pm - 8:00pm: Life Night in the Church Hall

Offertory: $3,784.50 Loose: $2,217.50 Total: $6,002.00 Catholic Ed Envelope $384.00 Retired Religious $18.00

Youth Ministry News The youth will be on vacation from Dec. 22nd through January 4th (Lifeteen) and January 9th (EDGE). We hope you enjoyed this semester. Merry Christmas!

We are looking forward to seeing you again in January.

St. Aloysius Parish

Sponsor of the Week

Nashua Lumber Co., Inc. Since 1947 Established in 1947, Nashua Lumber is a full service Lumber Yard. We are located in downtown Nashua, NH. We offer only premium pressure treated lumber that is kept under cover at all times.

We also feature a wide variety of products so we can be your first and last stop for all of your decking needs.

If you are looking for other alternatives to PT we have many different options for you in stock. We also provide free local delivery! For more information visit our website at www.nashualumber.net or come and visit us at the store.

2014-2015 High School Retreats The Diocesan Youth Ministry Office has teamed up with Rivier University’s Office of Campus Ministry to offer day-long retreats for high school students in the diocese.

Retreats are designed for 9th and 10th graders.

Rivier students and staff will facilitate the day, which will include a celebration of the Eucharist.

Dates:

February 8, 2015 and March 22, 2015

Location: Rivier University, Dion Center Reception Room

Time: 9:15 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. program. Lunch will be included.

Now Taking Registrations for Camps Fatima & Bernadette

Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting online registrations for the 2015 summer season. The camps, located in the Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 6-15. For more information or to request a brochure and DVD, contact Michael Drumm at 603-364-5851 or email mdrumm@campsfatimabernadette.org. You can also visit us on the web at www.campsfatimabernadette.org Please don’t wait as sessions do fill up quickly.

Bereavement Support Groups In order to better serve you, our cemetery now offers bereavement support for both individuals and groups. This is facilitated by Betty Klamka, cemetery administrator. Betty is a certified spiritual director, healthcare chaplain, and has worked with groups in the past both at St. Joseph Hospital and Greenbriar Terrace. The groups are small, and meet on Friday mornings at 10am. Please call the cemetery office for more information and registration at 886-1302. There is also a bereavement group for husbands who have lost wives being formed. We will meet either daytime or evenings or both depending on the response or need. Please call Betty Klamka at the cemetery office to inquire or register.

Thank you! Merci! Gracias! No matter how we say it, we appreciate all you have done this year to help our parish. Without your generosity our mission would remain just a dream.

Yet, our mission is not complete and we can always use your prayers and support.

If you are planning to make additional charitable gifts this year, please consider our parish. Also, please keep our parish in your prayers.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter “Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt com-passion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another.” Bring God’s graces into your marriage. Learn now on an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on January 23 - 25, 2015 and March 13 - 15, 2015. For more information call Jim and Elaine Richard at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwme.org.

St. Christopher School Open Houses St. Christopher School in Nashua will hold Open Houses for prospective students and their families on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 9:30-11:00 AM, as well as on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Located at 20 Cushing Ave in Nashua, St. Christopher School offers a superior Catholic elementary education with high academic and moral standards for students in grades Prekindergarten through six. In addition to English, science, social studies, mathematics and religion, students receive weekly instruction in Spanish, music, art, computer skills, physical education, and library science. The traditional curriculum is enhanced by interactive whiteboards, a playground and outdoor classroom, and many extracurricular activities like band, drama, math and science clubs, and sports. Financial aid is available. No reservation is necessary for the Open House, but parents are welcome to call the school at 882-7442, ext. 114 or visit them on their website at www.StChrisSchoolNH.org.

Epifanía del Señor 4 de enero de 2014

Cursos Biblicos El grupo CERS te invita a conocer y profundizar en la palabra de Dios. Para mayor información, comuníquese a la oficina parroquial, o hable con cualquiera de los CERS al final de la misa.

2015 Año de la Vida Consagrada El Papa Francisco ha proclamado el año 2015 como el Año de la Vida Consagrada, a partir del primer domingo de Adviento, el fin de semana del 29 de noviembre de 2014, y terminando el 2 de febrero de 2016 con la Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada. Oremos y ofrezcamos nuestros sacrificios en éste año por aquellos hombres y mujeres que han decidido decir que sí al Señor y dedicar su vida completamente a Cristo nuestro Señor. ¡Dios bendiga a nuestros hermanos consagrados!

"Una comunidad religiosa rica en alegría es un don genuino desde arriba a los hermanos y hermanas que saben cómo pedir y aceptar unos a otros, comprometiéndose a la vida comunitaria, confiando en la acción del Espíritu." Celebremos este regalo del Espíritu en medio de nosotros!

Rosarios Si quieres recibir el Santo Rosario en tu hogar comunícate con la Sra. Angelina al 603-589-6079 o con Guadalupe Gómez al 603-598-9788. También puedes hablar con cualquiera de los miembros del grupo CERS después de cada misa. Tenemos grupos de personas disponibles todos los días para poder acomodarnos a tus necesidades. No dejes de llamarnos y dejarnos saber cuando estarías disponible para recibirnos en tu casa y rezarle juntos a María. “María es la mano que nos lleva a su Hijo Jesús.”

Lecturas para la semana del 4 de enero de 2015

Domingo: Is 60, 1-6/Ef 3, 2-3. 5-6/Mt 2, 1-12

Lunes: 1 Jn 3, 22--4, 6/Mt 4, 12-17. 23-25

Martes: 1 Jn 4, 7-10/Mc 6, 34-44

Miércoles: 1 Jn 4, 11-18/Mc 6, 45-52

Jueves: 1 Jn 4, 19--5, 4/Lc 4, 14-22

Viernes: 1 Jn 5, 5-13/Lc 5, 12-16

Sábado: 1 Jn 5, 14-21/Jn 3, 22-30

Domingo siguiente: Is 55, 1-11 o Is 42, 1-4. 6-7/1 Jn 5, 1-9 o Hch 10, 34-38/Mc 1, 7-11

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Servicios Domiciliares El primer viernes de cada mes, tenemos visitas domiciliarias para los enfermos. Si usted está enfermo(a), conoce a alguien que esté enfermo(a), si alguien está en un asilo o conoce a alguien que esté en un asilo y necesite de visitas para hacer oración o recibir la comunión, favor de comunicarse con Carmen Dussault al (603)882-4362.

Artículos Religiosos para personas en África Estamos recolectando artículos religiosos y rosarios para enviar a la gente en África. Si tiene rosarios grandes o pequeños, nuevos o usados que pueda donar, puede traerlos a la iglesia. Además, se necesitan estatuas de santos y crucifijos. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!

Radio Inmaculada Te invitamos a escuchar a Radio Inmaculada a través de www.radioinmaculada.org, en tu radio 101.9 FM o por teléfono marcando el número 712-432-7206. También tenemos la aplicación disponible en el Apple Store o en la tienda de Android. El nombre de la aplicación es Radio Immaculada. En la emisora encontarás, meditaciones, el Santo Rosario, el programa Conociendo Tu Fe todos los martes a las 7:00 pm y mucho más. Radio Immaculada, una radio Católica en nuestra área.

Charla Acerca de Inmigración El sábado 10 de enero de 2015 después de la misa en español a las 8pm en el sótano de la iglesia, los abogados de inmigración de la firma Drummond Woodsum vienen a hablar acerca de la orden presidencial ejecutiva en materia de inmigración.

Mateo 2, 1-2 Y como fué nacido Jesús en Bethlehem de Judea en días del rey Herodes, he aquí unos magos vinieron del oriente á Jerusalem, diciendo: ¿Dónde está el Rey de los Judíos, que ha nacido? porque su estrella hemos visto en el oriente, y venimos á adorarle.

Esta misa es ofrecida por: El eterno descanso de María Edelmira Vergara González

Bautismos Las Charlas Pre-bautismales serán todos los 2do sábados de cada mes a la 1pm en Milette Manor. Los papas y padrinos deben asistir. Los bautizos en español son el 2do y 4to domingo del mes a las 12:30pm. Pueden llamar a la oficina parroquial para más información o para inscribirse.

Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga

Bodas Favor de comunícarse a la oficina parroquial 6 meses antes de llevarse acabo el evento, gracias.

La Epifanía del Señor Muchos regalos y una fiesta que mueve a la solidaridad. La tradición en estos tiempos de Navidad invita a muchas personas de todos los lugares del mundo a la recolección de ropa, juguetes, comida y dinero para dar a los más desfavorecidos. De alguna manera todos participamos en este intercambio de regalos con la familia, amigos y comunidad. Estos detalles de regalar extienden un clima muy especial para nuestra celebración, especialmente para los más pequeños. En nuestro contexto cultural hispano, la fecha de hoy es central. Los Reyes Magos venidos del Oriente nos ayudan a encontrar el mejor regalo para toda la humanidad: ¡Jesús manifestándose al mundo! ¿Mueve este encuentro de celebración nuestro corazón? ¿Qué significa para nosotros, hoy, Jesús?

En el siglo III fue cuando la palabra "Epifanía" se aplicó por primera vez a Jesucristo. Ya para entonces había desaparecido el peligro de ideas paganas de esos tiempos. Fue entonces cuando la Epifanía tuvo para la Iglesia su verdadero significado: "Dios manifiesto a la humanidad". Los magos, en el lenguaje bíblico, representan a un pueblo no judío ni pagano. Es por eso que ellos aceptan a Jesús por todos los pueblos del mundo. Dios se manifestó a ellos por medio de la estrella que los guiaba a Belén. ¿Qué estrellas nos guían hacia Jesús ahora? ¿Son acaso mi esposa o esposo, mis hijos o hijas, mis compañeros de trabajo, mi comunidad? No olvidemos el mensaje central de la Sagrada Escritura es Dios mismo que se manifiesta en Jesucristo. La Eucaristía es para nosotros otra manera de manifestación de su amor. ¡Feliz día de Epifanía!

Noticias de la Pastoral Juvenil Los jóvenes comenzarán sus vacaciones el 22 de diciembre y reanudarán sus reuniones el 4 de enero (Lifeteen) y el 9 de enero (EDGE).

Esperamos que hayan disfrutado de este semestre. ¡Feliz Navidad!

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Si desea más información acerca del movimiento, favor de comunicarse con Ludis al 603-318-9118.

Programa de Formación Religiosa Si desea más información acerca de los diferentes programas de formación religioda puede pasar por la oficina durante horario regular de lunes a jueves de 9am a 4pm.

Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento ~Adoración en la capilla Corpus Christi todos los lunes, martes y jueves de 12pm a 8pm (48 Franklin St. Nashua, NH)

~Adoración todos los miércoles en la Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga, de 9am a 6:45pm. Todos los miércoles durante la Adoración en la parroquia tendremos la coronilla a la Divina Misericordia a las 3pm.

~ El segundo sábado de cada mes tenemos Adoración Nocturna de 10pm a 5am en la Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga. ¡Están todos invitados!

2015 Calendarios a Beneficio del Centro Mamá María

Los calendarios del 2015 están ya a la venta en la oficina parroquial. El precio por calendario es de $10. Éstos calendarios cuentan con imágenes de santos dibujadas a mano por miembros del centro Mamá María en África. Si usted está interesado en comprar un calendario puede pasar por la oficina durante horario regular. Todos los fondos recaudados serán para apoyar el esfuerzo que se está llevando a cabo para abrir un centro de formación en la fe para la juventud en la Diócesis de Ngong, Kenia.