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Lectors
Purpose: To proclaim the Word of God in an inspired manner at Mass each week.
Contact: Patricia Boog, 255-3513


Men of Promise
Purpose: We are a community of men striving to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ and celebrate our Catholic identity through an active commitment to God's Word and offering praise and thanks in worship. We meet regularly in order to encourage mutual support and accountability for one another in our personal transformation in Christ and our God-leading efforts to become Christ-like influences in our homes, communities, and the world.
Meets: First Saturday of every month, 6:30 - 8:15 A.M., at OLPH's Conference Center on even months and at Blessed Kateria on the odd months Small Groups can get together more often for follow-ons at convenient times and locations. This meeting time allows the men who attend to have the rest of the Saturday to be with their families.
Contact: Ed Dobkowski, 254-5394


Natural Family Planning
Purpose: A support group for couples interested in learning the art and science of natural family planning.
Contact: Stan and Mary Ann Waisel, 255-1834


Quinceañeras
Purpose: Presentation of girls on their 15th birthday who are in the Religious Education Program and whose families are registered members of the parish.  Proof of baptism and 1st Communion MUST be presented and a three month advance notification is required.
Contact: Check with the Rectory


Religious Education Programs

C.C.D.
Purpose: To provide sacramental preparation (First Communion and First Reconciliation) for students in grades 1 through 8, and to provide continuing religious education and spiritual growth after and during the preparation process.
Meets: Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings between 4:00 and 7:15 P.M. at OLPH School. Each student is assigned to one weekly time slot based on his or her grade and the parents' preference.

Registration for the following school year is held in late May and early June.
Contact: Dana Cuoso
(661) 259-4266
Confirmation
Purpose: A two-year process designed to prepare high-school age youth to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. To provide youth with the opportunity to grow and share their faith so they will gain the confidence in themselves that will be necessary to be true witnesses of Christ and His church.
Meets: Times vary but are always posted in the Bulletin.

Registration for the following school year is held in early June.
Contact: Cheryl McClure
(661) 288-1073
Little Church
Purpose: To share with 3, 4, and 5-year-old children the wonders of God's love and to provide a lifelong foundation for Catholic Religious Education. Our curriculum is based on the Discovering God series, an age-appropriate program which teaches children about their faith using the world God created for them. This program is run entirely by volunteers and requires a minimum commitment of two Sundays of service by each child's parents during the year.
Meets: Sundays during the 10:00 A.M. Mass, September to May.
Contact: Kelly Zancanaro
(661) 645-4268
R.C.I.A.
Purpose: To prepare interested adults to become fully incorporated into the Body of Christ through the Sacraments of Initiation, usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
Contact: Wendy Lucas, 661-775-9818


Retrouvaille
Purpose: To offer married individuals the chance to rediscover themselves, their spouse, and a loving relationship in their marriage through a live-in weekend and post-weekend program that focuses on a technique of communication between a husband and wife. Tens of thousands headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending.
Contact: 661-257-7980 or e-mail: retrouvaille4life@hotmail.com