Vision Statement. CCE Office Hours During CCE School Year: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm

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1 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston 816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas Fax: Website: Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm CCE Office Hours During CCE School Year: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass St. Joseph s Chapel Monday (No Mass) Tuesday 12:00 noon Wednesday 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m. Parish Staff Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone Bookkeeper- Bulletin/Sacramental Records Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance- Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo EDGE Director-Randy Tercero Life Teen Director-Shari Davis Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1 st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2 nd & 3 rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1 st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Communion First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE classes for two full years previous to their receiving the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A signed form stating that the parent/ guardian and the candidate understand all requirements is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation of adults. Vision Statement St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many parts, yet one body in Christ.

2 Saturday, Nov. 3: 6:00pm Sunday, Nov. 4: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 6: 12:00pm Wednesday, Nov. 7: 8:30am Thursday, Nov. 8: 8:30am Don O Neal Sr. By:O Neal Family People of the Parish Delia Lopez By:Joe Lopez & Family Julio & Soledad Romero By:Valencia Family Life Teen Confirmation Candidates Endina Guzman Avers By:Mary Bermudes Helen Bullock Birthday Celebration By:Paschal Family Maria Lyssy By:Geraldine Leslie Friday, Nov. 9: 8:30am Marita Hooper By:Peggy Holland 6:30pm Saturday, Nov. 10: 6:00pm Sunday, Nov. 11: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Carolyn & Sam Magliolo By:John Magliolo Jose Molina By:Rosa Molina Robert Escobar By:Maria Escobar & Family People of the Parish RCIA Classes Have Started (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Thursdays 6:45pm St. Mary s Conference Room RCIA Are you a non-catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation and are over the age of eighteen? If your answer is yes to either of these questions you may be interested in joining our RCIA program. Classes are Thursday 6:45pm. Students are welcome to begin classes at any time during the year. For additional information about the RCIA program, call the office or Tracy, stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. October 28 & 29, 2018 Weekly Goal $12, Regular Collection: $8, Disaster Fund Catholic Charities : $1, DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Instruments of God s Mercy Parish Goal 2018 $52, Total Amount Pledged $54, Total Amount Paid $49,687.99( 95.55%) Total # of Participants 152 Instruments of God s Mercy Just as we are one in the body of Christ, we must remember that we are one with other parishes in our archdiocese. Once a year, each of us is asked to make a commitment to support the work of our programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue god s work of spirituality, formation and education by contributing to the Diocesan Services Fund. Help us attain our goal of $52, To Give Online Go To For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude. May the Holy Spirit Guide & Keep You Our Newly Confirmed Gerardo Avila Gloria Avila Adriana Calvillo Jaime Farrington Alexander Garcia Jennifer Gallardo Nicholas Gonzalez Payton Lara Jude Mascorro Natalie Molina Madison Palamidy Ryan Schoppe Showe Paul Soto Emma Staes Pope s Prayer Intention for November: In the Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. Larissa Gunn Jasmine Gutierrez Kaitlyn Hanson Nicole Hernandez Marcos Vasquez Alexcia Villarreal Natalie Villarreal Romeo Zuluaga

3 Dear parish family, 31 st Sunday B We welcome our archbishop, His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, DD, the chief shepherd of our Archdiocese, who will preside at the Confirmation Mass this Sunday at 4 Pm. We are so honored by his presence here. And our heartfelt felicitations to the Confirmation Class! May the Holy Spirit strengthens and guides them in their journey of life and more so transformed them to be true witnesses of faith in the world darkened by the reality of unfaithfulness and sin. And our special thanks to the Confirmation teachers and parents who assisted them in their faith journey. This Sunday s Gospel brings us to the very essence of our relationship with our Lord God and others. We hear about this passage so many times but let s consider these greatest commandments as they relate to three aspects of our Christian stewardship the use of our time, of our talents and of our material treasure. The use of time in the context of stewardship refers primarily to our relationship with the Lord in other words, our prayer life. Since time is a gift to us from God, we show our love for Him and our gratitude for this gift by giving Him the best portion of our time. But if we really want to love Him with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, shouldn t we make time for God first on our agenda not only on Sundays but each day? Not as an afterthought, but as a time we have intentionally chosen to spend with Him in prayer. The use of talents in the context of stewardship refers to the way we offer the abilities, skills, and interests the Lord has given us for the good of those around us. Doing so is a practical way to love my neighbor as myself. At the same time, it is also a way to love the Lord with all that that we have since He has told us that whatever we do for others we are also doing for Him. The use of material gifts in the context of stewardship likewise demonstrates both love of God and of neighbor. When we trustingly offer a sacrificial gift to God through the offertory collection, we are showing Him in a very tangible way that He comes before all else in our life. When we do this we are caring for not only the upkeep of church buildings but more importantly for building the kingdom of God. That is we are empowering our parish family to further the ministries and work together to worship and serve the Lord and our community. When we live for God and others, we are living a stewardship way of life. And like the wise scribe in this Sunday s Gospel, we are moving closer to the kingdom of God, our ultimate destination. Blessings to all and have a good week. Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial Domingo 31 B Le damos la bienvenida a nuestro arzobispo su Eminencia Cardenal Daniel DiNardo, DD, el pastor principal de nuestro Arquidiócesis, él va a presidir la Misa de Confirmación este domingo a las 4 p.m. Nos sentimos honrados con su presencia aquí. Y nuestra felicitación de corazón para la clase de Confirmación! Que el Espíritu Santo los guie y fortalezca en sus jornadas de vida y los transforme en verdaderos testigos de su fe en el mundo oscurecido por la realidad del pecado e infidelidad. Y nuestras gracias en especial para los maestros y padres quien los asistieron en su jornada de fe. El Evangelio de este domingo nos lleva a la esencia de nuestra relación con nuestro Señor Dios y con los demás. Escuchamos este pasaje muchas veces pero vamos a considerar estos grandes mandamientos en la manera que relacionan tres aspectos de nuestra administración Cristiana el uso de nuestro tiempo, de nuestros talentos y de nuestro tesoro material. El uso del tiempo en el contexto de la administración se refiere ante todo a nuestra relación con el Señor en otras palabras, nuestra vida de oración. El tiempo es un regalo de Dios, nosotros le mostramos nuestro amor y gratitud por este regalo en darle el mejor parte de nuestro tiempo. Pero si verdaderamente lo queremos amar con todo el corazón, alma, mente y fuerzas, no deberíamos darle tiempo a Dios primero en nuestra agenda no solo los domingos sino que cada día? No como una idea tardía que viene después, sino como un tiempo que intencionalmente elegimos para tomar tiempo con El en la oración. El uso de los talentos en el contexto de la administración se refiere a la manera en que ofrecemos nuestras habilidades e intereses que el Señor nos ha dado para el bien de los que nos rodean. Haciendo esto es una manera practica en amar a mi prójimo como a mí mismo. Al mismo tiempo también es una manera de amar al Señor con todo lo que tenemos porque Él nos ha dicho que lo que le hacemos a los demás se lo estamos haciendo a El también. El uso de los regalos materiales en el contexto de la administración también demuestra amor a Dios y al vecino. Cuando ofrecemos con confianza el sacrificio del regalo a Dios por medio de la colecta de ofertorio, le estamos mostrando a Él en una manera muy tangible que Él tiene el primer lugar en nuestras vidas. Cuando hacemos esto no solo estamos tomando el cuidado para el mantenimiento de los edificios de la iglesia sino que más importante para construir el reino de Dios. Así que estamos empoderando a nuestra familia parroquial que sigan adelante los ministerios y que trabajemos juntos para alabar y servir al Señor y a nuestra comunidad. Cuando vivimos para Dios y los demás, estamos viviendo una vida de administradores. Y como el escriba sabio del Evangelio de este domingo, nos estamos acercando más al reino de Dios, nuestro destino final. Bendiciones para todos y que tengan una buena semana. Padre Tony

4 MINISTRY SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 10 & 11, 2018 SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Jeremiah Arredondo, Jorge Arredondo Kathy Nastally Commentator Tim Hughes Extraordinary Ministers Dennis Swenson, of the Eucharist Victoria Swenson, Kathy Nastally SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Alex Molina, Natalie Molina, Saoirse Molina Lisa Raymundo Commentator Demetrius Guzman Extraordinary Ministers Evarist Coryat, Dianne Gerdes, of the Eucharist Robert Ortiz SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Ryan Kappil, Madeleine McBride, Cindy Bremer Commentator Kerry Regan Extraordinary MinistersRichard Florance, Vanessa Lara, of the Eucharist George Rodriguez SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Sarahi Arrona, Dania Castaneda s Blanca Rodriguez, Marielena Constantivo Extraordinary Ministers Jose & Juany Gracia of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm (Confirmation) Altar Servers Dylan Rowan Jason Woods Extraordinary Ministers Maria Reyes, Rosie Molina, of the Eucharist Debbie Wade ~ GOD S LAWS ~ God s laws are not intended to burden or torment us. Instead they are guideposts that point us in the direction of good living. Accordingly, good living requires loving God and loving one another. We should not follow God s laws out of fear of what might happen if we don t, but rather view them as a foundation for building relationships and trust with one another and with God. The Shema prayer of Orthodox Jews is based on the reading from Deuteronomy today, Hear, O Israel. Every morning people recite the prayer as a profession of their love for God and pledge their obedience to God throughout the day. They pass on their love of God to their children, from one generation to the next. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Blessing of the Graves Deacon Dennis Hickey from St. Hyacinth will be blessing the graves at Grandview Cemetery today, Sunday November 4 at 2pm. Please join him to show respect for the deceased members of your family and friends.. ALTAR FLOWERS Nov. 3/4: In Loving Memory of Don O Neal Sr. By: Donnie O Neal & Family 2018 Available Flower Dates November 24/25 December (Advent) No Flowers To place flowers on the altar contact Jan or ***Please do not place flowers or small vases in the Church or Chapel unless you contact the Altar Society and check for availability. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Church Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Janice Dempsey By: Peggy Holland Chapel Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Clarence Verret By:Peggy Holland FORMED... Incredible online gateway to the best Catholic Content, all in one place. Go to stmaryslaporte.formed.org to register. If you are having any trouble getting registered, or any other problems, please contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. She will contact you and walk you through the steps to register. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks There are several books and DVD s of informational material designed to help us grow in our faith. Go by and check them out! We have a new Kiosk in the church office. They are also located at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-30ab, 30e, 31-32;Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday:Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday:Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Saturday:Phil4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday:1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44] St. Joseph s Chapel Adoration is held weekly from Tuesday at noon until 8:30am on Thursday morning. Also, we are in need of someone to fill the Holy Hour on Wednesday from 2-3pm. If you like to spend one hour with Our Lord each week, please call the church office.

5 Activities of the Week Sun. Nov. 4: CCE, EDGE Today. No Life Teen Bible Timeline 11am Rosary Hall Bible Study (ACTS) 5:15 Rosary Hall Mon. Nov. 5: Crecemiento 6:30pm Rosary Hall Wed. Nov. 6:Bible Study (ACTS) 9:15am Parish Hall Conf. Rm Thurs. Nov. 7: Justice & Peace Mtg. 7pm Rosary Hall RCIA 6:45pm Parish Hall Conf. Rm Fri. Nov. 8: Spanish Prayer Group 7:30pm Chapel Please Pray For Our Troops and Steve Grigory, Candeleria Ortiz, Sherry Paschal, Felicia Kahn, Angelina Sullivan, Jerry Verret, Rena Espinoza Carroll, John Jaramillo, Celestino Ochoa, Ruth Stephens, Buddy Casto, Sally Romeo, Maria Cano, Anthony Luna, Sally Romeo, Paul Newman, Lauren Sturm, Joy Barksdale, Juanita Gonzales, Frances Zann, Glendolyn Rigsby, Cynthia de la Cerda, Dina Martinez, Bradford Shane Cooper Sr., Banda Family, Virginia Meyer, Melissa G.M., Mary Elizabeth Sheffield, Louise Beaulier, Cheryl Grimes and family, Ducharme Family, Joel Rivera, Mark Bowen, Natalie Klepaez, Virginia Ross, Lydia Rubio, Edward Salinas Jr., Tamara Batten, Brigitta Dobmeier, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Katherine Reichley & Family, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Joe & Sue Hand, Brad & Barbara Riley, Debbie McFadden, Marilyn N., Seth Permenter & Family, Parker Dixon & Family, Willetta House, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & Family, Michael Cowherd, Please Continue to Pray for Marisol Leyva & family, Marisol Luna, Juanita Sanchez, Cynthia de la Cerda, Maurice & Betty Flynn, Orville Burgess, Ron Balsam, Pat Riley, Joe Sturm, Edward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Mary Sigala, Julia Dautriel, Ernie Molina, Kathy McBride, Margaret Espinoza, Romela Nolan, Joe Bernal, Fr. Gary Rickles, Renee Cortez, Pedro Sanchez, Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Hanzelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Gayle Phillips, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Red Cornejo, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Deacon Merce Leal, Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Lydia Rubio, Trinidad Arrindon, Josie Funda, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, Carolyn Douglas, those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson s House Repose of the Soul of Barbara Jean Lancaster Our Sympathy to Linda Patten and family on the loss of her sister, Barbara Jean Please Note: Names on our Please Pray For list are left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office. The Gabriel Project is designed to help women and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If you are in need of assistance or know someone who is, please contact or the Church Office. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store St. Mary s Church,816 Park Dr., La Porte, TX Low-Low Prices Clothing, Shoes, Houseware/Glassware, Hardware ~ New Merchandise Every Day ~ Hours: 9:00am to 11am Closed: Thursday & Sunday All proceeds are used to help the needy in our community with their rent and utility bills. If you or someone you know, who lives in La Porte, is in need of assistance, please call or have them call the office to make an appointment to come in for help. Thank You for Your Support! Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary s is in need of volunteers (Especially able-bodied males). You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are available to help out, please contact Community Thanksgiving Service The 2018 La Porte Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the La Porte Ministerial Alliance and the La Porte InterChurch Council, is scheduled for Sunday, November 18 at 6pm at First Assembly of God Church La Porte, 316 E. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Tx. Reverend Nathan Menefee, Associate Pastor, Second Baptist Church, will deliver the Thanksgiving Message. Please Join us in giving thanks. All are welcome!! Join Us St. Mary s Music Ministry Sat. 6pm Mass Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15 Contact Kathy McBride Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am Contact Yvonne Fisher Sun. 10:00am Mass - Rehearsal Wed. 6:30-9pm Rosary Hall Contact Annelise Lagasse Sun. 12:30pm Spanish Mass- Contact Jose Vazquez Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm Contact Alex sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com or Samaritan Corner Our Funeral Teams Need You We have 3 incredible funeral teams that provide receptions for the families who have lost a loved one after the funeral. Perhaps you would be willing to volunteer to make something beforehand or come to setup/serve on the day of the funeral reception. Please call the office if you are interested, and we will get you in contact with one of our funeral team leaders. Thank you to everyone who is a part of our Ministry!!!

6 Encuentro Martimonial Mundial Los invita a vivir un Fin de Semana Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu relacion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion con tu esposo (a)cunado eran novios , , Marco & Mercedes Arrona, marco-51@sbcglobal.net Los Testigos del Poder de Dios Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose. Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad Todos los mièrcoles De 7-8 p.m.en la Capilla de San Josè. Para más información Puedes comunicarte con Marta y Reino Fernández Deepen Your Prayer Life with Lectio Divina TO JOIN OUR FORMED Community Study on Lectio Dviina (praying with Scripture) you will need to be registered for FORMED. Register at stmaryslaporte.formed.org. Once you are registered and signed in click on the word Community at the top of the page. Then, on the Fr. Tony invites you banner click on visit group. Lastly, you will need to click on join group to access the weekly lessons and discussion. If you have any difficulty getting logged in, please contact Tracy by stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. If you attended any of the previous Life in Christ seminars, or are just interested in learning more about the Live Christ Share Christ Movement, please join the Live Christ Share Christ Service Team for our monthly Fellowship Meeting on Wednesday, November 14 th, at from 7:00-8:30 pm in St. Mary s Hall! It s a time to meet, greet, share, and pray together! There will be refreshments and snacks provided. For more information, contact either Ellen Gillis at , or Patty Mossor at We hope to see you there! Justice & Peace Meeting November 7 Rosary 7pm If you have been a part of our Christmas Outreach or would like to join us this year, we will be setting up some dates. Calling all Singles! Are you single and want to enjoy outings with others in like and similar circumstances? Call or vjswenson@att.net to join St. Mary s Single/Single Again Social Ministry. Our next outing will be Friday, Nov. 9, 8:50 am from the Chapel on an East Harris County bus ($3 donation requested) to Galveston for a Baywatch Dolphin Boat Tour, s Seawall Grill, and Tour of St. Mary s Cathedral Basilica, renovated after Hurricane Ike. **Please RSVP so I know what size of bus to order.** Covered interior boat and is a dolphin safe tour boat. The boat is a jet drive boat; there are no propellers. They bring you up close to view the dolphins in their natural habitat. $10/pp. A deacon will conduct a tour of St. Mary s Cathedral Basilica after lunch at Miller s Seawall Grill. (Lunch not included). Hurricane Ike did major damage to the cathedral and it took 6 years to renovate it. St. Mary s is the primary cathedral of the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston and the mother church of the Catholic Church in Texas, as well as a minor basilica. It was completed in Around the Archdiocese Maria Goretti Support Group New support Group for those afflicted with any type of abuse (Physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual or mental) will begin to meet at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in downtown Houston at the Cathedral Centre. Do you know a couple that is having a challenging situation in their relationship and need help? We may be able to coach you as a couple. We offer enrichment sessions, consulting and mentoring for married couples experiencing some crisis or challenges in their relationship. For more detailed information please contact the office of Family Life Parenting Help? The Office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to provide services to parents who are willing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and information to parents with common developmental and behavioral problems in children. To obtain more information please contact or

7 CCE Today 8:45 & 11:15 1st Communion Parent Mtg. Sat. Nov. 3, 8am to 12noon If you are interested or would like more information please contact Jessica Jaramillo Mon. & Jr. High Program, 6, 7 & 8th Grade Class 5:15pm ENCOUNTER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT ~ Night on Confirmation ~ Randy Tercero EDGE Coordinator: randytercero@hotmail.com or Angie Confirmaiton at the Life Teen Mass Today 4pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No Class Tonight Thanksgiving Dinner Fundraiser ~ Tickets $10. Sunday, November 11th SELL YOUR TICKETS... Need a ticket??? Call the office Bible Study 7pm Info. contact