Our Mission “St. Victoria is a Catholic family

inviting all to celebrate the Eucharist in the spirit of fellowship and love. We worship together,

seek formation of youth, provide opportunities for spiritual growth and community involvement while reaching out to all as

the face and hands of Jesus Christ.”

ST. VICTORIA PARISH FAMILY

November 23, 2014 Solemnity of Christ the King

Liturgical Schedule Saturday: 5 p.m.

Sunday: 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Daily: Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m.

Communion Service: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Reconciliation: Saturday 6 p.m. or by appointment Rosary: Tuesday - Friday 7:40 a.m.

St. Anthony Novena: Tuesday after Mass Marriage: call nine months in advance, 443-2661

Baptisms: 443-2661 Prayer Line: Ann Raser, 200-7888;

Mary Moore, 443-2443 Catholic United Financial: Darlene Williams, 403-6959

RCIA Coordinator: Deacon Ray Ortman, 443-2661 Parish Pastoral Council: Melissa Krcil, 612-240-9308;

Linda Lindeman, 443-3076; Paul Kohls, 443-0048; Kari Lenzmeier, 442-9289; Tim Woodfield, 856-0716;

Mary Siegfried, 448-3031; Tim Breslin, 479-1295 Parish Finance Council: Bob Bruers, 807-1803;

Gary Geurts, 443-5010; Margaret Hanson, 443-2648; Dave Hentges, 443-0046; Tom Vogt, 443-4736;

Tim Amundsen, 443-2531; Ralph Hatch, 472-3532 Trustees: Margaret Hanson, 443-2648; Gary Geurts, 443-5010

Parish Team Pastor

Fr. Robert White, 443-2661 x205, bwhite@stvictoria.org Deacon and Administrator

Ray Ortman, 443-2661 x203, rortman@stvictoria.org Director of Shared Ministries

Patty Schlader, 443-2661 x204, pschlader@stvictoria.org Director of Faith Formation

Emily Klinker, 443-2661 x218, eklinker@stvictoria.org Assistant Director of Faith Formation Grades K-5 Sara Svenby, 443-2661 x219, ssvenby@stvictoria.org

Youth Minister Jay Soule, 443-2661 x202, jsoule@stivctoria.org

Administrative Support Joni Jeurissen, 443-2661 x216, jjeurissen@stvictoria.org

Ministry Support Services Julie Schmieg, 443-2661 x201, jschmieg@stvictoria.org

Receptionist Mary Catino, 443-2661 x200, mcatino@stvictoria.org

Maintenance Supervisor John Wall, 443-2661 x208, jwall@stvictoria.org Communications Supervisor/Bulletin Editor

Mary Harvey, 443-2661 x206, mharvey@stvictoria.org Parish Office

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays 8228 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386 Phone 952-443-2661 Fax 952-443-3866

www.stvictoria.net

Mass Intentions Tuesday, November 25 — Sr. Jeron Osterfeld, O.S.B. Wednesday, November 26 — Margaret Boll (Anniv.) Thursday, November 27 — In Thanksgiving for Our BlessingsFriday, November 28 — Arnold Visser Saturday, November 29 — Larry Simenson Sunday, November 30 — 8:45 a.m. Helen Brown 10:45 a.m. Parishioners of St. Victoria

Solemnity of Christ the King November 23, 2014

...to be the face and hands of Jesus Christ

Baptism Information • Parents are required to have attended a Jordan Night within the

previous five years before a scheduled Baptism is celebrated. The next Jordan Night (Baptism class) is Thursday, December 11. You do need to be a member of St. Victoria to have your child Baptized here.

• When planning your child’s Baptism, you may have only one man and one woman as sponsors and one must be a Confirmed Catholic and be at least 16 years old. (Or, you may have just one sponsor.) We also need to see a copy of your child’s birth certificate prior to the Baptism.

• The next regularly scheduled Baptisms are December 6 and 7. • Baptisms are celebrated during all three weekend Masses and

after the 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Masses. Contact Mary Harvey in the parish office for information at 443-2661 x206 or mharvey@stvictoria.org.

Food for thought . . . The readings for November 30 First Sunday of Advent Reading I: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Gospel: Mark 13:33-37

Advent literally means “coming.” This coming refers to the first coming of Jesus as a baby in Nazareth, his coming into the hearts of faithful Christians throughout the ages and his final coming in glory at the end of the world. Christians in the first century looked for Christ to return soon to establish once and for all God’s reign of justice, peace and love. The parable we hear in Mark’s Gospel encouraged the early Christians not to grow careless. Advent is a time of joyful expectation. Jesus will come again. He will not forget his own. Keep looking! Question of the Week How do you show hope in your daily life? What ways do you bring God into your life every day?

Communion at Home If you, or someone you know, is unable to come to Mass on a weekday or weekend (surgery, accident, illness, etc.), parishioners who are a part of the St. Victoria Pastoral Care Team will be happy to bring Communion to your home. It can be a one-time only occasion or on-going for as long as you like. To arrange for Communion at home, please call Mary Pat Green at 443-3903 orAdrienne Carrica at 448-9501.

Concert Tickets on Sale This Weekend Tickets go on sale this weekend for our annual LaNoche Azul Concert featuring award-winning Gospel singer Robert Robinson . The concert will be held in the Worship Space on Tuesday, December 9, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Robinson is the son of a pastor and rooted in church choir tradition and has performed with Aretha Franklin, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Billy Graham Crusade, the National Day of Prayer in Washington DC, Prince’s birthday bash and was a featured vocalist with local celebrity and nationally acclaimed pianist Lorie Line for 15 years. He has been voted the Best Male Vocalist by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and City Pages.

Tickets are $15 and they will be available after Masses until the weekend before the concert date and they will be available at the door the evening of the concert. The evening also includes a reception. Buy your tickets now to hear the incredible voice of Robert Robinson!

Poinsettias for the Holidays Again this year, you may donate a poinsettia to St. Victoria in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one and at the same

time beautify our worship spaces for Christmas. The suggested donation for each plant is $15. Put your donation in an envelope and place it in the collection basket at one of the weekend liturgies, mail it in, or drop it off at the parish office. Please make checks out to St. Victoria and mark the envelope to the attention of Joni

Jeurissen. Please be sure to include the names of the person or people you are donating in honor or memory of and the name(s) of who is donating the plant. The deadline for donations is Wednesday, December 17. There will be an insert in one of our Christmas Season bulletins listing all of the donors and memorials. Thank you!

Welcome to St. Victoria If you are a visitor at St. Victoria, welcome! If you would like information on becoming a registered parishioner at St. Victoria, please feel free to contact Julie Schmieg in the parish office. She will be happy to line up an appointment for you at one of our upcoming “Bien Venidos” registration dates for new parishioners. (Bien Venidos means good wel-come.) You may reach Julie at jschmieg@stvictoria.org or 443-2661 x201. (Please Note: If you are a guest at St. Victoria and would like to make a contribution, you will find “Welcome Envelopes” in the kiosk in the Commons.)

Giving Tree It’s time again for our parish-wide Giving Tree project. This year we will again collect toys with a toy drive for the CAP Agency and we will collect items to put baskets together for Trinity Mission to hand out to families in need. The baskets will be filled with towels, personal care items and food. Grab a tag from the tree and please return all items to the tree by Sunday, December 14. Baskets will be assembled that day and all deliveries will be made on Monday, December 15. If your family would like to assemble a complete basket for Trinity Mission, please contact Sara in the parish office for a list of items for the basket.

Decorators Needed • For Advent, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. • For concert preparation, Monday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. • For Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.

From the Pastor’s Desk . . . Happenings at St. Victoria . . . Making a Difference

Over the last few weeks we have saluted our volunteers, we held our annual Harvest of Gifts and we shared what volunteerism can mean to participants and recipients. Today, I am sharing some HATS OFF salutes that underscore the difference our volunteers make in reaching out to be the face and hands of Jesus Christ. HATS OFF and thank you . . . . . . Erv and Linda Spevacek for throwing a great party in honor of Jamie on Sunday, November 16. Great Job.

. . . It all began a long time ago — Julie Schmieg did the pilgrimage into the Volunteer Ministry Land and learned about volunteerism and then passed the baton along to Patty Schlader. We have been blessed with a wide variety of ministries and by so many who have come forward to volunteer over the years. I would like to take the time to again express my gratitude.

Harvest of Gifts was a great showcase of our volunteerism this year. Thank you to all our coordinators of the ministries who came forward to tend the tables. Also, a huge thank you to Diane Theis, Diane Lynum, John Wall and Rod Vacek for help in enhancing our environment. Thanks to Victoria Floral for the wonderful floral arrangements. There were many others who helped to make this a great event. Hospitality: Doc and Chub Schmieg, Terri Emry, John and Karen Campbell, Joanna Bongard, Cindy Notermann, Joni Jeurissen, Julie Schmieg, Sara Svenby, Danielle, Kaylen and Shannon Hively, Donna Brengman, Denise and Bob Parnau and Linda and Erv Spevacek. Bakers who made those wonderful bars : Peg Anderson, Pam Stern, Joni Jeurissen, Mary Ellen Timmers, Pat Looft, Carol Ann Pavett, Sarah Kreykes, Barb Forbrook, Janet Albright, Shelli McGuire, Mary Catino, Anne Wise, Becky Tinucci, Katie Miller, Sue Quickstad, Terri Emry and Jacque Krause. Also, a big thanks to all our staff for their support which includes Mary Harvey who designs the Harvest of Gifts brochure each year. A very special thank you to Sharon Schindler and Sue Orsen who always share their gifts at the piano and organ, to Lisa Payne currently directing the choir, to the choir members and to our cantors.

Remember, you each are called to a ministry and I hope that you make this upcoming year your Hallelujah Year!

. . . All I want for Christmas is . . . a new blouse or baby clothes . . . The families in the Appalachian Mountains will be thrilled with what they receive from the loving families of St. Victoria. We are truly grateful for some of our lovely ladies from our Focus Groups who became the “holiday shoppers” with the tithing money from St. Victoria Parish and picked up items for all ages to send to Kentucky. Shoppers included Corinne Eiden, Joni Jeurissen, Elaine Scholl, Cynnie Harris, Jeanne Dahlin and Patty Schlader. Also, thanks to Roger and Marge Leuthner who transported the items. Dorothy Kelzer has brought this wonderful ministry to us for many years. There will be joy in Appalachia thanks to your generous contributions that resulted in a tithe of $1,500. Fr. Bob

Our 12-Hour Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday in the Historic Church beginning at 8:30 a.m. (after Daily Mass). Chaplet of the Divine Mercy follows.

• Advent Vespers to mark the star t of a Year of Consecrated Life (Nov. 29, 2014 to Feb. 2, 2016) join members of religious orders on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. at the Basilica or 4:30 p.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Our Lady of the Presentation Chapel, in St. Paul.

• Team Vianney event on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. for men in 9th through 12th Grades. Join seminarians at St. John Vianney for Mass, dinner and short, dynamic talk.

• Understanding Grief Classes, Tuesdays, December 2 and 9, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice. No cost, registration not necessary. Call 993-0594 for more information.

• Southwest Grief Coalition meets weekly at Pax Chr isti in Eden Prairie on Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light supper, childcare (register at 405-7242) and a children’s group (register at 460-0030) are provided. The session on Monday, November 24, features John Reardon, Phoenix Process Consultants, “What the Celtic Culture Can Teach Us About Death.”

• Forgiveness, a half-day workshop at Loyola Spirituality Center, Friday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register at loyolarr@comcast.net.

• Open the Door to God Advent Prayer and Discernment Retreat, Friday, Dec. 5 (5:15 to 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, December 6, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Sisters of St. Joseph Provincial House, St. Paul. Men and women, 18 to 50 years of age, are welcome. For information or to register, contact Sister Mary Swanson at msswanson@ssnd.org or call 414-305-9011.

• Lessons and Carols for Advent presented by St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity Choral and Chant Schola, Sunday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m., St. Mary’s Chapel in St. Paul.

Catholicism Study The next Catholicism Study with Fr . Rober t Barron is Wednesday, December 3. The topic “A Body Both Suffering and Glorious — The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church.”

Elsewhere . . .

Thanksgiving • Mass on Thanksgiving Day is at 9 a.m. in the Historic Church. • The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday,

November 27 and Friday, November 28.

Service of Gratitude Lake Auburn Moravian Church is hosting a Service of Gratitude this coming Sunday, November 23. Lake Auburn Moravian Church is just across from Lake Auburn on County Road 11. All Victoria area churches are invited to this brief Service of Gratitude that will be followed by fellowship in the lower level of the church. This is one of the few times that the Victoria churches have an opportunity to worship together and for their members to get to know each other. This is a great opportunity to prepare for Thanksgiving and the coming holiday season.

Faith Formation Grades K-10 Youth Corner Faith Formation Thanksgiving schedule As a reminder, with our Thanksgiving holiday there are no Wednesday Faith Formation or Confirmation Sessions on Wednesday, November 26, or Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sunday, November 30. Please enjoy the time with family and friends. If you are traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, call 1-800-MASS TIME to find a Catholic Church and the times Mass is celebrated.

Thankful As we celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday week, it seems appropriate to share what I am thankful for. . .

. . .I would like to thank all of our amazing catechists and volunteers both on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings! I am truly thankful for each and every one of you. I am thankful that you share your valuable time with our students, share your passion for the faith with our students, keeping in close communication with the families that you serve, taking the lessons Sara and Jay give you and enhancing them to fit your needs, keeping in close communication with me regarding your classes — the list goes on and on. Each and every one of you are a true blessing to St. Victoria and I am thankful. Please pray with me for the continued success of all of your classes/sessions. And, so you know all those for whom I am thankful, I want to share the names of our catechists, substitutes, hall monitors and others: Joannie Almjeld, Megan Arch, Bart Blinstrup, Cindy Barber, Jill Bins, Jody Breitling, Theo Chalgren, Jackie Christianson, Teresa Deckard, Susanne Detienne, Jacqueline DiGiacomo, Angela Dimler, Marcia Doran, Cindy Eide Rasmussen, Greg Erickson, Hannah Erickson, Ann Esping, James Felker, Tammy Fink, Lisa Fitch, Peter Foley, Michelle Fontaine, Christine Galbreath, Lynn Gerebi, Meghan Gillette, Audrey Gleason, Ellen Goodrich, Bear Goodrich, Sarah Gute, Joe Hamilton, Nichole Hartford, Gabe Haydock, Cynthia Hegarty, Lyn Heiland, Julie Hesson, Wendy Johnson, Lori Jorgenson, Sue Kerber, Amber Kester, Jessica Kilian, Joan Klinger, Madeline Klinker, Debbie Knudson, Carisa Kuntz, Kahler Kuntz, GlenNiece Kutsch, Crisy Lauwagie, Kris Leys, Sara Linsley, Brigid Lund, Mike Maney, Cherie McGraw, Michelle McNallan, Rob Miller, Jennifer Mollett, Scott Monson, Beth Neisen, Christina Nelson, Roger Osweiler, Lisa Owens, Lisa Payne, Sandy Perkins, Molly Peterson, Sara Picka, Michele Pulvermacher, Chris Reineke, Melanie Rielly, Ann Roeder, Sue Roper, Sydney Roper, Tracy Rothstein, Julie Rydeen, Paige Salwei, Montserat Sawvel, Lisa Schmidt, Trina Schmieg, Christy Schuler, Anna Shay, Emma Shay, Ann Snuggerud, Ellie Snuggerud, Linda Spevacek, Shelly Spielberger, Kari Stoltz, Michelle Strain, Pam Thomas, Jody Thuli, Leslie Trcka, Amy Tufts, Karen Urevig, Mary Valentine, Chris Vanek, Stephanie Wankel, Jane Wenning, Michelle Williams, Anne Wise, Kathryn Wise and Erin Wohlers

Emily Klinker, Director of Faith Formation eklinker@stvictoria.org, 443-2661 x218

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Keep “Thanks” and “Giving” in your Thanksgiving.

Take time to remember all that we have to be thankful for. Keeping our hearts and minds thankful for all the blessings we have sometimes can be a struggle. It is human to become caught up in the hardships going on in our lives. God promises he will get us through them (Philippians 4:13). We can be thankful because we have a God that is with us always (Matthew 28:20).

The 6th Graders just completed a “super-fun” night of Old Testament Quiz Bowl. They used the lessons they have learned so far and also worked on finding answers in the Bible. This week we will study Saul, Israel’s First King, David killing Goliath (1 Samuel 17), Solomon and Jeremiah following God.

The 7th and 8th Graders are continuing their study of the New Testament and the “Son of God.” This week ask them about Nicodemus and have them tell you about Jesus’ miracle of the “fish and loaves.” You can also ask them who Jesus called to walk on the water and what happened to him. It is exciting to see our students become more engaged and confident in their small group discussions. I would like to compliment the teachers and their guidance in those small groups. It was enlightening watching you work with your students. This week, before we break for Thanksgiving, we will have a Quiz Bowl and other games reviewing the lessons so far.

Our Confirmation Students just discussed “Where Am I Going?” They covered “Death and Judgment,” “Heaven and Hell” and “Purgatory.” There was a lot of thought, questions and even some answers. Go ahead and ask them, “So, what did you learn tonight?” This week we will conclude “Where Am I Going?” and discuss Purgatory, Grace and the sacraments. Reminder: Get your Sponsor Forms in (They were due 11/18)

Our Post High School Group that meets every third Sunday of the month will not meet in December. The next meeting will be January 18.

Our High School Group (grades 9-12) that meets every fourth Sunday of the month will not meet in December. The next meeting will be January 25.

Reminder: We continue to bring in gifts, money (for shipping) and shoe boxes for “Operation Christmas Child.” If you do not want to send cash, make checks out to St. Victoria. Thanks for your wonderful support.

Jay Soule, Youth Minister jsoule@stvictoria.org, 443-2661, x202, 688-3796

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Thanksgiving Help

Thanksgiving Dinner — On Thursday, November 27, Love INC will again join St. John Lutheran Church in serving a Thanksgiving dinner for several hundred people from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at St. John’s in Chaska. Volunteers will be needed on Wednesday, November 26, for set-up and preparation and on November 27 to serve and clean-up. Call Love INC at 448-3262 for information and/or to volunteer.

Important Upcoming Faith Formation Dates (Watch this column for details on all upcoming events.)

• Wednesday, November 26, no Faith Formation, Confirmation, or Catholicism DVD Study

• Sunday, November 30, no Children’s Liturgy of the Word • Friday, December 5, 9th Grade Confirmation Retreat • Saturday, December 6, First Reconciliation Retreat • Sunday, December 7, Children’s Liturgy of the Word • Friday, December 19, Operation Christmas Child

Warehouse Service Event • Sunday, December 21, Christmas Pageant • Sunday, January 11, Catechist Retreat • Friday, January 30, Chillfest • Friday, February 6, Buck Hill Family Tubing Event

Ministry Schedule Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 9 a.m.

Sacristan Sue Halverson

Lector Susan Hines

Eucharistic Ministers Marge Diethelm, Cindy Eide

Greeter/Ushers Scott Monson, Lyle Oddan

Servers Shandon and Shanna Sutherland

Music Caroline Swanson — Acc. Sharon Schindler

November 29 and 30

Sacristans 5 p.m. Tim and Wendy Amundsen 8:45 a.m. Mark and Linnea Lynum 10:45 a.m. Tim Woodfield, Margaret Batchelder Lector 5 p.m. Dick Brown 8:45 a.m. Brian Levandowski 10:45 a.m. George Hidding Eucharistic Ministers 5 p.m. Mitch Perrine, Diane Robinson, Rose Rooney,

Jennifer Salwei, Doris Schmieg, Jerry and Gerda Schmieg, Nancy Schmieg, Elaine Scholl, Karl and Patty Tauscher, Luci Tellers

8:45 a.m. Patty Frier, Dave and Ellen Roan, Jim and Betti Igel, Ruth Kroening, Michael Lanners, Sharon Lauwagie, Shelli McGuire, Pat Moore, Jim and Debbie Moss

10:45 a.m. Sam Fellinger, Taylor Flood, Diane Forsythe, Joe and Kathy Hamilton, Marcus Hoffman, Gina Holman, Tim and Judy Kearney, Joan Klinger, Louise Lehner, Deb LeMay

Greeter/Ushers 5 p.m. Elizabeth Contreras, Gary and Ann Delaney,

Cal Haasken, Dan Smock, Pat Henning 8:45 a.m. Daryl Schmieg, Chris and Judy Sones, Shawn

Sutherland, Dave and Rose Williams 10:45 a.m. Greg Pavett, Don and Sue Roper, Erv and

Linda Spevacek, Gary Vierling Servers 5 p.m. Quinn Jenkins, Nick and Megan Payne 8:45 a.m. Liam Sweeney, Megan Carver, Stephanie Frier 10:45 a.m. Krew Barber, Frank and Nicholas Heenie

Sound 5 p.m. Randy Krause 8:45 a.m. Scott Johnson 10:45 a.m. TBD Music 5 p.m. Adult Choir — Acc. Sue Orsen 8:45 a.m. Cantor Mary Pat Nydal — Acc. Sharon Schindler 10:45 a.m. Cantor Mary Pat Nydal — Acc. Sharon Schindler

There is no Children’s Liturgy of the Word this weekend.

Stewardship Report Correction to Stewardship Repor t for November 8 and 9, Week 22, of our fiscal year : Envelope Offering: $ 10,905 Electronic Offering: 7,150 Total Membership Offering: 18,055

Stewardship Report for November 15 and 16, Week 23, of our fiscal year: Envelope Offering: $ 11,119 Electronic Offering: 6,916 Total Membership Offering: 18,035 Tithing: $1,803 for St. Victor ia’s St. Vincent de Paul Fund Second Collection for Debt Reduction: $2,929

Financial Information through September 30: YTD Revenue $ 359,554 YTD Revenue Variance from Budget: - 18,057 YTD Total Operating Income: 48,047 YTD Net Income Variance: - 7,524 New Church Mortgage as of September 30: $2,581,306

Please use your envelopes for your contributions.

Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure with St. Victoria.

Lectors — Please Note: The Lector Workbooks are now in the sacristy and ready for pick-up.

Second Collection Next weekend, November 29 and 30, there will be a second collection for two Archdiocesan Collections, Catholic Campaign for Human Development and World Mission Sunday. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development brings Catholic social teaching to life funding community and economic development programs across the United States that help poor and marginalized people join together to make decisions, seek solutions to local problems and find ways to improve their lives and neighborhoods. World Mission Sunday suppor ts the pastoral, catechetical, char itable and evangelizing work of the Church in over 1,150 dioceses in 120 countries. The money collected next weekend will be divided equally between the two initiatives.

Christmas Pageant Our annual Children’s Christmas Pageant is Sunday, December 21, in the Worship Space, starting at 4 p.m. All children and youth ages 4 through Grade 8 are invited to be a part of this special family evening. The evening will include the Christmas Pageant and treats! What a special way to celebrate this holy season. If you have a child who wants to be a part of this event, please contact Sara in the parish office. There will be only one practice on Saturday, December 20, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Worship Space. All those who will be a part of the pageant should plan to attend. Please sign up by the deadline date of December 18.

Now Hiring St. Victoria is now inviting applications for the position of Director of Music and Liturgy. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter, together with references, to the attention of Deacon Ray Ortman in the Parish Office, on or before January 15, 2015. The ideal candidate will have three-plus years of relevant experience, strong vocal performance talent and choral direction proficiency.