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July 25: Monday, St. James, Apostle 7:00 am †Jim Kenda by Family July 26: Tuesday, St. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 am †Marc Allen by mom July 27: Wednesday, Weekday 7:00 am † Members of the Staucet Family by Marty Dybel July 28 Thursday, Weedday 7:00 am †John Kudroch & Mary Kudroch Pafco by Mary Ann (Yacko) Warner July 29: Friday, St. Martha 7:00 am †Marilyn T. Mores by Grandchildren July 30: Saturday, St. Peter Chysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 4:30 pm †Claudia Silvasi by Stella Scivinsky July 31: Sunday, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (SJB) 8:00 am †All Living/Deceased by IC, Parishioners (SJB) 10:30 am †Florence Hovanec by Cynthia Maleski (SH) 10:30 am Whiting-Robertsdale Catholic Community

WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY

MAIN RECTORY NUMBER…….....(219) 659-0023 RECTORY FAX NUMBER…………...(219) 473-7551

PASTOR…………………………..…….Rev. Mark Peres, C.PP.S. Ext. 116 DEACON………………………………………….……....Joseph Manchak BUSINESS MANAGER/BULLETIN………………..Agnes Seitz Ext. 104

BULLETIN ARTICLES: aseitz@stjohnbap.org

HISPANIC MINISTRY……………………….…………..Nora Perez Ext. 105 FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH MINISTR. ……………...Jamie Sandona .......................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................... .............................................................. (219) 616-5341, or Ext. 106 ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT…...Margaret Saliga (219) 659-4138 MARRIAGE PREPARATION……………………….....…..(219) 659-0023

ST. JOHN SCHOOL…..Scott Tabernacki, Principal (219) 659-3042

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL……………………………………….(219) 659-1073

A recent bulletin from Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Merrillville stated erroneously that “all of the parishes of Whiting will be closed and one new parish will be formed at the site of the former St. John the Baptist Church.” We would like our parishioners to know that no final decision regarding the four parishes in Whiting-Robertsdale has been made. It is our understanding that discussion of the future consolidation of parishes is ongoing. We regret that the statement in the OLC bulletin may have created confu-sion and consternation among our parishioners.

Fr. Mark Peres, CPPS, Pastor, and Fr. Jerome Stack, CPPS

Congratulations, New Grand Knights! Two of our parishioners were recently elected Grand Knight of their respective Knights of Columbus councils: Adam Kazragys of Pope John XXIII Council 1696 (Whiting), and Scott Tabernacki of Trinity Council 3755 (East Side). Congratulations to both as they begin their terms as leaders of their councils.

St. John the Baptist: Iconic Building of NWI St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is be featured in the 1st Annual Iconic Buildings of Northwest Indiana Photo Exhibit. Along with photos submitted by amateur photographers, the exhibit will in-clude blueprints of the Church and proposed designs that were not built. The exhibit is at Studio 659, 1413 119th St, and runs through September 10. The exhibit is sponsored by the Times of Northwest Indiana, Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and the Whiting Arts Council/Studio 659.

HAPPY

50 TH

Wedding ANIVERSARY

Janet & Frank Sperka

Liturgy Meeting

Those of our Whiting Catholic Community wishing to assist in the preparation of weekend and daily liturgies are invited to the Mon-day, August 3rd, 7:00 p.m. meeting in the Founders Room, lower level of SJB school. Our newly assigned pastor, Fr. Mark Peres will be in attendance. Come with suggestions and concerns. All are welcome. Questions: call Margaret Saliga @ 659-4138.

Bible Study

Did you know that 7 days without knowledge of God’s Word makes one weak! You cordially are invited to the Sacred Heart Rose Room (lower level of SH school) on Monday Mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to discuss the coming Sunday’s readings and consider how they impact our everyday lives. Everyone is most welcome, and the blessings are out of this world! Questions: Call Margaret Saliga @ 659-4138.

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Patricia Arteaga, Virginia Banas, Mary Lou Barcebac, Mary Bayus, Bernice Bercik, Richard Bobos, Viola Botterman, Mary Boyle, Melissa Bradley, Isabel Briones, Noel Bubala, Ray Buell, Jerry Burke, Thomas Castillo, Betty Chidalek, Magdalena Chirinos, Dorothy Chovan, Doris Cinotto, Abigail Coates, Rebecca Coates, Nancy Coleman, Jeannie Cusson, Jeffery Davenport, Jason Delgado, Gloria Demeter, Norb Dudzik, Irene Dvorscak, Alice Escamilla, Jeanine Faulkner, Malia Fortunak, Joseph Fortunak, Jr., Charles Gawlik, Andrea Gaynor, Florence Gresko, Tom Hashu, Jeanette Hawkins, Nicole Hipp, Len Hoyda, Marianne Hruskocy, Peggy Hyde, Tom Janiga, Rob Joday, Edy Johnson, Barbara Johnston, Mark Jurek, Ann Marie Kaminsky, Gloria A. Kaminsky, Rosemary Kaminsky, Gerry Kasarda, Cathy Kobe, Randal Koch, Janet Kompier, Barbara Jean Korba, Margaret Korba, Ann Kovach, Ann Kovar, Ann Kraly, Nathan Kras, Laura Kresich, Abigail Krieger, Sarah Lampa, Lenore Lazur,

Leslie LeClaire, Gretchen McCanna, Aaron Mercer, Edward Michniewicz, Catherine Marnan, Jane Mika, Maureen Miller, Janet Moran, Monica Mores, Judy Muryzn, Bryce Nowakowski, Jennifer O’Donnell, Robert Pantoga, Sarah Penrose, Joan Peters, Shirley Pierce, Judith Pitlik, Joyce Pardinek, Caitlan Pawlowski, Dan Podobinski. Tom Puplava, Kathleen Radloff, Al Renda, Aloma Robinson, Linda Rokosz, Stanley Rokosz, Petr Rokosz, Mary Rost, Ed Roszkowski, Marian Rovito, Joyce Rybicki, Andrea Salazar, Dave Sikes, Grace Simaga, Catherine Smutniak, Nick Speziale, Jack Strisko, Tim Szewczyk, Nancy Teles, James Toth, Richard Tumidalsky, Katelyn Valencia, Adina Vargas, Marge Vrlik, Doris Weber, Marianne Zemen.

Matt Barbetta, Sean Bowman, Christina Campra, Sean Coleman, Larry Gazafy, Matthew Geffert, John Gervais, Gerardo Gonzalez, James Grunhard Jr., Alex Gonzalo Hernandez, Elliot Hlavaty, Matthew Hlavaty, Justin Jansky, Thomas M. Kaminsky, Keith Kennedy, Jeff Klobucar, Jason Koscielski, Jeffery Koval, Mark Koval, Zachary C. Machuca, Walter Malenki, Benjamin Mann, Randall McAllister, Mike McCay, Hugh A. McNinch,

Philip Mlynarski, Derek Monks, David Novotney, Zack O’Drobinak, Nicholas Okamura, Justus Oliver, Mark Opachan, Nicholas Orbik, Michael Ortiz, Kenneth Petkunas, Thomas Puplava Jr., Robert Rodriguez, Eric Schaufele, Elliott Schultz, Natalie Serna, John Starzyk Jr, Alex Supergan, Jason Sutton, Szewczyk, Stephen Taylor, Jeffrey Thormeyer, Christopher Trojnar, Samuel Valdyke, Ryan Walker, Ray Walsh.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Please continue to pray for all the service men and women here and all over the world.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING 7/17/16

Immaculate Conception $ 667.00 Sacred Heart To be announced St. Adalbert $1,227.00 2nd Collection $639 St. John the Baptist $9,363.00 2nd Collection $2,301.50 Loose 310.30 High School 4.00 Grade School 1.50 TOTAL $ 9,678.80

“Lord, teach us to pray” Jesus teaches us that in our prayer God is our “Father” and just as a parent’s love for their children is unlimited, so also God’s love and care for us is unlimited. Jesus further teaches that prayer un-folds in the context of this special relationship of “Our Father,” but it is not a kinship or progeny. “Father” is a metaphor used to de-scribe our unique, intimate relationship with God. This relation-ship inspires in us confidence, with the realization that what we pray for is not as important as the fact that we address God in such intimate terms. Prayer always deepens our relationship with God and this is already an answer to what we need. St. Teresa of Avila often could not finish the “Our Father” because she found that the first few words said everything. “Father,” what a rich word! When you say “father,” you think of one who pro-vides, and the great provider for all of us is God: “Our Father, Who is in heaven.” We can see many things wrong with the world, but it is good to think of what is right in the world. Who made the sun to rise this morning? Who gives us the fruits of the earth and the rain to soften the soil? Who feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field? God our Father. We could continue making a long list of the good and beautiful things that we can see with our eyes or hear with our ears in this world of ours, and all of them come from God: “Our Father, Who is in heaven.” Who told us all this? Jesus Christ. There are people who say that the most im-portant truth that Jesus has taught us in the Gospels is that we have a Father in heaven and He is God. (Parts taken from: Living Liturgy by Joyce Zimmerman, C.PP.S. & Deep Down Things by Richard McCullen, CM.) Take Time and Reflect. How have you found in your life that in-deed God is your “Father?”

Ministry Fair The next Ministry Fair meeting will be Monday, August 1st at 6:30 pm in the Founders room. I hope we have a good turnout we will only have one more meeting after this one.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities is seeking a contract Therapist to provide Coun-seling services at our parochial schools. Candidate must have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or be a LMHC or LCSW. For more information, please call 219-844-4883 to contact Antho-ny Panozzo, MS, LMHC or email at apanozzo@catholic-charities.org

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC DEVOTIONS The exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place throughout the afternoon from 3-6:00 pm on First Friday, August 5th. In St. John the Baptist Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 5:45 pm with closing benediction at 6:00 pm. All are invited!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. STANISLAUS PARISH-EAST CHICAGO On Sunday, August 7, 2016, will be sponsoring their 32nd Annual Church Festival & Cash Raffle. With American, Polish & Mexican Food. A variety of Children & Adult games, Bin-go, Beer Tent, Music provided by a D.J. from 1-5 p.m. and the Band “Together” from 6-10 p.m. The Festival will begin at Noon and continue until 10 p.m.. St. Stanislaus will be having an East Chicago Catholic School Reunion on Saturday evening, August 6, 2016 from 5:30 –11 p.m. If you attended any Catholic School in East Chicago you are welcome to come and bring a few friends. If you have any questions, please call 219-39+8-2341. FCSLA BRANCH 81 AND 452 are planning a bus trip to Mil-waukee, Wisconsin to celebrate the feast day of St Anne, on July 26th, 2016. There is no cost to members, non-members cost is $25, which includes lunch and transporta-tion from Whiting or Merrillville. RSVP to Margaret Abildua (81) at 659-2109 or Betty Ortiz (452) at 671-9278. Space is limited so make your reservation early.

FAITH FORMATION

REST IN PEACE

Lillian A. Sabotka

FAITH FORMATION-CATECHISTS Faith Formation Program is seeking only 2 more Catechists (Teachers) for the 2015-2016 Program Year. Classes will begin September 27th and continue weekly approximately 3 times a month. Classes meet on Sunday morning from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at St John the Baptist School. All training and support is provid-ed, and interested parties should be over the age of 18. Post confirmation teens are also needed as classroom aids. If inter-ested in joining the Faith Formation Team please contact Jamie Sandona at 659-0023 or jsandona@mysjb.org.

RCIA PROGRAM

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which persons become fully initiated into the Catholic Faith through Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. If you know someone over the age of 8, baptized in another faith tradition, not baptized, or who has only been baptized in the Catholic Faith and wishes to complete their sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist please contact Jamie San-dona at 219-659-0023 ext. 106 for information regarding the RCIA Process. The program will begin in October. The RCIA Leadership team is also looking for new members to help lead this ministry. Contact Jamie Sandona at 219-659-0023 ext. 106 if you are interested in learning more about this team.

PHYRE MINISTRY

PHYRE Ministry-High School Ministry gatherings are held every 2 weeks in the Youth Room located in Benedict Hall (basement of the church, meet at the side entrance on Benedict Ave.). The Ministry is open to all youth from Confirmation age through High School graduation and beyond. Gatherings include faith sharing, leadership opportunities, social justice service opportu-nities, spiritual growth, games, food, as well as local and nation-al retreat experiences. Adult (College age and up) leadership opportunities are always available. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Sandona 219-659-0023 ext. 106. Our next gatherings are on Sunday, August 9th from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rosary in Church, Mass and Ministry Time. Sunday August 23rd from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rosary in Church, Mass, Ministry Time. Sunday August 30th from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rosary in Church, Mass, Ministry Time.

Ministry Fair is coming! Look for PHYRE Ministry and Faith Formation Table at the Fair.

Knights of Columbus Beer Garden The Whiting Knights of Columbus, located at 1120-119th Street will be hosting a beer garden during Pierogi Fest to help pay the bills. We will be opening on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 7:00pm until midnight. $1.00 for beer and $2.00 for mixed drinks. A disc jockey will be provided for entertainment. The beer garden will also be open Friday, July 29th and Saturday July 30th from 5:00pm until 1:00am. Once again, a disc jockey will provide entertainment.

Pilgrimage to Italy! 82 pilgrims, including Bishop Hying and Bishop Emeritus Melczek, are participating in a Diocese of Gary pilgrimage to Italy and Po-land July 21-August 1, culminating in the international celebration of World Youth Day in Krakow. The pilgrimage also includes visits to Assisi, Rome, Vatican City, Watowice and Auschwitz. Please remember them in prayer. Follow highlights of the diocesan pil-grimage at garywyd.com and facebook.com/DioceseofGaryWYD2016. TV coverage of WYD festivities can be found on EWTN.

Please pray For the pilgrims representing the Diocese of Gary at the interna-tional World Youth Day. May their journeys bring them closer to Christ, and may the Spirit guide them safely.

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CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL CAMPAIGN FOR 2016

GOAL PLEDGES PAID IC $ 5,279 5 $845 Still owe $4,434 SH $18,952 28 $1571 Still owe $17,381 SA $ 7,583 33 $5,338 Still owe $2,245 SJB $58,160 156 $32,608 Still owe $25,552

Monday, July 25 7:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Children Choir Rehearsal (SH) Tuesday, July 26 7:00 am Mass

Wed., July 27 7:00 am Mass 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (SJB)

Thurs., July 28 7:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (SH) Friday, July 29 7:00 am Mass 9:00 am—10:00 pm Phyre/Pierogi Parking (SJB) 9:00 am—10:00 pm Pierogi Fest. Parking (SH)

Sat., July 30 9:00 am Spanish Rosary (SH) 4:30 pm—Mass (SA)

Sunday, July 31 8:00 am Mass 10:30 am (SJB) Mass 10:30 am (SH) Mass

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

FOREVER BLUE AND GOLD

2016 Catholic Service Appeal (CSA) We have a way to go to meet our CSA goals for the

four parishes.

Any help you can give is greatly appreciated…. $1.00 or $1,000 or more can make a difference.

Stewardship: Time, Talent and Gifts

MARRIAGE BANNS

Kristina Koliboski and David Borgetti II

Be Disciples of Christ. One of the first statements Fr. Jerry men-tioned to me when he came on board last September. Sounded easy enough. Be like the people Jesus affected the most; the peo-ple who were going astray and, through the work of God, found their way back to the Good News. In doing so, I have to believe each disciple learned a little (or a lot) about themselves, and oth-ers, during this process. This is also a statement I heard Fr. Mark say during our first Parish Staff Meeting last week. Again, there was something about these words that struck accord with me, but this time was for a completely different reason.

Given all that is going on in the world today – coups, gun violence, terror attacks – it could be a good thing to stand in front of that mirror and take a long look inside ourselves. What is driving our actions? Is it love? Is it kindness? Our faith can get us through times like these. If we put complete trust in God, and in His mes-sages, we will make this place better. We can also apply these steps to SJB. Faith will be a central component of our vision mov-ing forward. We can make sure we are consistent in our actions and loving in our thoughts. After all, most of the Disciples had little else besides their faith.

HOW TIME FLIES! It was a pleasure to meet and greet St. John’s new pastor, Father Mark Peres, a couple of weeks ago. Actually, some of us remem-ber when Father Mark was ordained and stationed at St. John some 22 years ago! We certainly wish Father Mark good luck and God’s Blessings! While reminiscing, we come to realize that it has been ten years that St. John’s Alumni Association, Forever Blue and Gold, has been parking cars during the grand Pierogi Fest! During this period over $100,000.00 has been raised directly for St. John School! To be most effective and efficient parking cars, additional help is needed. Alums, parents and friends of St. John School are encour-aged to donate an hour or two parking cars on Saturday, July 30. To volunteer, simply call the rectory at 219-659-0023 or 219-659-3662 or better yet, send us a message at for-everblueandgold@gmail.com Thanks for helping!!

Synod 2017 Youth and young adults are not only the future of our Church, but an integral part of the here and now. Watch Bishop Donald J. Hying’s video on youth and young adults at dcgary.org/synod.htm. His July 3 column on the subject can be accessed at nwicath-

olic.org. Please begin to prayerfully reflect upon and discuss how our young people are being welcomed to become active and joyful members of our parish.

St. JOHN CATERING AND BANQUET FACILITES

Call Carol Vargo at 219-659-3041 For information on our wonderful menu

& Banquet facilities!

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ANUNCIOS DOMINICALES ¡Anuncios Para El Boletín!

Si usted desea clasificar un anuncio en el boletín (en español) pue-den enviarlo vía e-mail a nperez@mysjb.org. ó también puede llamar a los teléfonos 659-0023 Ext. 105 o 219–484-6917. Estos anuncios deben de entregarse los Lunes NO más tarde de las 12:00 del medio día. Por favor especifique las fechas en que le gustaría que su anuncio sea publicado.

Como pertenecer a la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón Si usted no está registrado en nuestra Parroquia y le gustaría ser miembro de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, puede llamar al TEL. 219-659-0023 o 219–484-6917. Si usted está registrado pero NO está recibiendo los sobres, por favor comuníquese con Nora Pérez al teléfono ya mencionado. Si en su familia viven jóvenes que ya cumplieron sus 18 años de edad, es esencial que ellos llenen una forma como miembro de la Iglesia por separado. Confesiones son escuchadas en español de 9:45 a 10:15 am. Todos los Domingos antes de la Misa de 10:30 am.

Catequistas! El Programa de Formación en la Fe/Catecismo, está buscando Cate-quistas para asistir en Liturgia de la palabra niños los Domingos, Rito de Iniciación Cristiana Para Adultos y Niños, Clases de Catecis-mo para jóvenes y niños los Domingos, Ministerio de Bautizos, equipo de Iniciación de Vocaciones y Ministerio de Jóvenes. Más información con la Sra. Jamie Sandona.

MINISTERIO DE MIGRANTES HORARIO DE MISAS

VERANO — 2016

Misa Migrante: Todos están invitados a participar en la celebración de las siguientes Misas Migrantes. Patrocinado por las parroquias de la diócesis, Oficina del Ministerio Intercultural y la Red del Minis-terio Diócesano Migrante. Tel. 219-397-2125 Fax: 219-397-2168 email: atorres@dcgary.org

Domingo, 14 de Agosto, 2014, Herr Farm 9804 W. 219 Ave. Lowell IN 46356 a las 4:00 pm. Mas información con: Lucia Navarro-Walsh 219-669-4764 /219-365-8343, Deacon & Mrs. Tabion 219-972-3719, Ramona Wendlinger 219-374-9675. Celebrante Bishop Do-nald Hyign. Iglesias Responsables: St. John the Evangelist, St. Tho-mas More, yHoly Name

Asistencia al Emigrante Centro de Asistencia y apoyo al Emigrante es un ministerio de la Iglesia Santa María en East Chicago ubicado en el anexo de la Igle-sia en la calle Indianapolis Blvd. #4316 la entrada al centro es por la puerta del lado izquierdo en el primer piso. Horarios de asistencia de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00 am. a 8:00 pm. Sábados de 9:00 am. a 12 del mediodía. Para más información favor de comunicarse al TEL. 219-232-5972. "Protegiendo los derechos fundamentales y libertades de todo emigrante."

Necesitamos Voluntarios! Festival Anual del Pierogist—2016

El festival del Pierogist dará inicio el Viernes, 29 de Julio y termina-ra el Domingo, 31 de Julio. Otros años hemos trabajado el estacio-namiento de la parroquia y de esta manera recaudamos fondos para la celebración de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Esperamos que este año no sea la excepción. Necesitamos voluntarios para estacionar carros en estos días del festival. Si a usted le gustaría donar un po-quito de su tiempo, por favor comuníquese con Nora Pérez al TEL. 219-484-6917 - 219-659-0023 ext. 105, o después de la Misa de 10:30 am. en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón. De antemano agrade-cemos su amable cooperación!

Celebración de Aniversarios El Sábado, 17 de Septiembre se celebrará una Misa especial de Aniversarios de Matrimonios a las 2:00 pm. en la Iglesia del Sagra-do Corazón. Esta Misa es para matrimonios que están cumpliendo 10, 15, 20, 25 o más años de casados. Las parejas interesadas en formar parte de esta celebración por favor comuníquese con Nora Pérez al TEL. 219-484-6917 o 219-659-0023 ext. 105.

Sínodo 2017 bispo Donald J. Hying

Los jóvenes y jóvenes adultos no son solamente el futuro de nuestra Iglesia, pero también son una parte esencial aquí y ahora. De una manera muy especial y en oración, em-piecen a reflexionar y a dialogar como hemos

dado la bienvenida a nuestra gente joven para ser miembros felices y participar de una manera satisfactoria en nuestra parroquia.

Para más información acerca del Sínodo 2017, visite la página de Internet: dcgary.org/synod.htm.

Caridades Católicas Las Caridades Católicas están solicitando Terapista Concejera para servir en las escuelas de nuestras parroquias. El/a candidata debe ser graduada en consejería, Trabajadora Social, ó LMHC O LCSW. Para más información, favor de comunicarse con Anthony Panoz-zo. Ms, LMHC al TEL. 219-844-4883 ó vía email: apanoz-zo@catholic-charities.org

Misa de 1er Viernes del Mes El Viernes 5 de Agosto, celebraremos nuestra misa de primer Viernes del mes a las 7:00 pm. En la Parroquia del Sagrado Cora-zón. Confesiones serán escuchadas de 6:15 a 6:45 pm. Le invita-mos a participar y a traer a toda su familia!

Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Cada Primer Viernes del mes hay exposición del Santísimo en la Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de 3:00 a 6:00 pm. El rosario y la leta-nía inician a las 5:45 pm. Por favor tome un poco de su tiempo para estar en reflexión y adoración. La próxima fecha será el Vier-nes, 5 de Agosto.

Renta del Salón Rosa ~ Para renta del salón Rosa de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, favor de comunicarse con Nora Pérez o a la Rec-toría de San Juan B. 219-659-0023.