Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

840 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Phone: (561) 276-6892 Fax: (561) 276-8068 Website: www.stvincentferrer.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 am (Closed 12:30 - 1 pm) to 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Catholic Community is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ. As stewards of God’s gifts, we strive to fulfill His plan by exercising our rights and responsibilities in nurturing Christ’s love among God’s people. We are committed to:

(1) living God’s Word in our lives; (2) providing for education in Faith to our members; (3) sharing our faith with others; and (4) serving our sisters and brothers, in particular, the poor, the disadvantaged and the needy.

Through our participation in the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and prayer we express our unity in Christ and proclaim His saving message.

Rev. Dennis Gonzales, Parish Administrator Very Rev. Canon Thomas J. Skindeleski, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Danis Ridore, In Residence Rev. Msgr. Stephen Bosso, S.T.L., S.S.L. Weekend Assistance Rev. Jay Haskin, Part-time Assistance Deacon Robert Laquerre, Parish Manager / Pastoral Associate Deacon Greg Osgood, RCIA Deacon Frank Iovine, Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Denise O’Loughlin, Principal Mr. Daniel Siller, Director of Stewardship Mrs. Mary Somerville, Director of Family Life Mr. Angelo Sadolfo, Director of Finance Mr. Jay Flood, Director of Maintenance Mrs. Linda Flood, Office Manager Mrs. Susan Grant, Office Assistant

Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Sister Elizabeth Halaj, LSIC and Sister Elizabeth Kulesa, LSIC

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Confessions Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and

between 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., or by appointment with any of the priests.

Monday - Friday 7:00, 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. [except Holy Saturday]

Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (All are welcome)

Masses

MASS INTENTIONS

Members of the Parish Pastoral Council Rev. Dennis Gonzales, Chairman; Deacon Bob Laquerre, Vice Chairman; Dan Siller, Secretary; Ted Vargas, Maria Sesto, Joe Mastrullo, MaryLou Paulo-Francisco, Deacon Frank Iovine and Jeff Toeniskoetter.

Stewardship Council Members: Rev. Dennis Gonzales, Dan Siller, Rabih Boueri, Robert Beck, Deacon Bob Laquerre, Jack Maloney, Vanessa Richerson, Matthew Robbins, James Scully, Jr., Jeffrey Stoops, Joe Veccia, and Rick Zorovich. Advisory: Vikki Delgado, Denise O’Loughlin, and Jay Flood.

MINISTRIES

ALTAR SERVERS sexton@stvincentferrer.com 276-6892 ext.1501

ANNULMENTS 276-6892 Deacon Frank Iovine, ext.1305; Mary Somerville, ext.1351

BAPTISMS 3rd Sunday of the month 276-6892 ext.1305 Deacon Frank Iovine deaconfrank@stvincentferrer.com

CARE MINISTRY 272-7580 On Call Ministry Member

CHURCH SEXTON sexton@stvincentferrer.com Jill Cole 276-6892 ext.1501

COLUMBIETTES 314-4440 Gail Colvin

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR 276-6892 Eerang Ahn

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES 665-8566 or 276-6892 ext.1351 Mary Somerville, Director familylife@stvincentferrer.com

GIFT SHOP 276-6892 ext. 2324 Audrey O’Reilly

GRIEF MINISTRY 289-2542 Darin Lueken

HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 278-3868 McKenzie Montazemi, President

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 276-6892 ext.1500 GK Jay Flood

LECTORS Kathy Savage kathy.savage@stvfschool.org

LEGION OF MARY 276-6892

MARRIAGE PREPARATIONS 665-8566 or 276-6892 ext.1351 Mary Somerville

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION/OUTREACH 276-6892 Deacon Greg Osgood

MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS 276-6892 Peter Fitzpatrick

MUSIC 276-6892 ext. 2357 Eric Keiper, Director of Music music@stvincentferrer.com

PERPETUAL ADORATION 809-5617 James Beck

P.O.P.S. MINISTRY 276-6892 ext. 1301 Ericka Ruiz

R.C.I.A 276-6892 Deacon Greg Osgood

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/P.R.E.P. 276-6892 ext.1305 Deacon Frank Iovine

RESPECT LIFE / BIRTHLINE MINISTRY Phyllis Trainor, Carol Smith respectlife@stvincentferrer.com

STEWARDSHIP 276-6892 ext.1308 Dan Siller, Stewardship Director

SCHOOL OFFICE 278-3868

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY svflightyag@stvincentferrer.com Reva Beckett 276-6892 ext. 1503

YOUTH MINISTRY 276-6892 ext. 1506 Cheryl Deneen 756-6827

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Prayer Groups

Respect Life, Mon - Fri, 7:35 a.m., Rosary for Life & Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration Chapel

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Every Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass

Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests following Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions, in the Adoration Chapel.

and Rosary for Peace, Monday’s 5:30 p.m., in the Adoration Chapel

Saturday, September 4, 2021 4:00 p.m. † Nick Potito Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:00 a.m. Int. of Abigail Ramirez 9:00 a.m. Living & Deceased 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 2003 11:00 a.m. † Roger Anthony Smith 5:30 p.m. † Jerry Tomassetti Monday, September 6, 2021 Labor Day 8:30 a.m. † Mary Trzop

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 7:00 a.m. Int. of Sherwood Sheehan 8:30 a.m. Int. of Marie Ryan 5:00 p.m. † Edison Ortiz - Rivera

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 7:00 a.m. Benefactors of St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry 8:30 a.m. † Deceased Members of the Sica Family 5:00 p.m. Int. of Mary Jane & Charles Koestler

Thursday, September 9, 2021 7:00 a.m. † Alfred Brandt 8:30 a.m. Int. of Fey Pica 5:00 p.m. † Thaddeus Wesolowski

Friday, September 10, 2021 7:00 a.m. Int. of the Graduate Class of 1981 Wayne Valley High School, NJ 8:30 a.m. † Chester Zabawa 5:00 p.m. † Barbara Solomon 7:00 p.m. † In Honor of our 1st Responders Blue Mass

Saturday, September 11, 2021 8:30 a.m. † Don & Steven Schlag 11:00 a.m. Int. of the Sick of the Parish Anointing Mass 4:00 p.m. † Mark Dombroski Sunday, September 12, 2021 7:00 a.m. † Antononio (Tony) Araujo 9:00 a.m. † Paul Kochis 11:00 a.m. † Tony Vinh Tran 5:30 p.m. † Rafael Texeira Colon

Parish Collections - 2021

The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Total $14,961.00 St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry Poor Box Total $ 733.00

Do you need a Letter of Sponsorship? Then, be an Active Parishioner.

To receive a letter of Sponsorship for Baptism or Confirmation from the Pastor, one has to be an active parishioner of this parish for at least six months, received the Sacraments of initiation, and (if married) be in a Catholic Church recognized marriage. The Parish of St. Vincent defines an “active/participating parishioner as one who is registered and worshipping at this parish on a regular (“weekly”) basis; and who commits to a stewardship of time, talent and financial resources to help support the parish and the Church of the Palm Beach Diocese.

Live-streaming Mass

Live-streaming of Mass is available on Sundays for the 9:00 AM Mass.

Using your phone, computer or tablet, all you need to do is visit stvincentferrer.com at the scheduled time to view the live Mass.

The Mass will also be available for later viewing at stvincentferrer.com/mass-archives.

Live-streaming will turn on 10 minutes prior to the scheduled Mass time.

Please pray for our deceased loved ones

Papal Intentions for September

Universal: An Environmentally sustainable lifestyle

We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.

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Altar Bread and Wine for the week of

September 6 - September 12, 2021

In Loving Memory of Antonio (Tony) Araujo

by his wife, Carol Araujo

Sanctuary Candle Main Church

for the week of September 6 - September 12, 2021

In Loving Memory of Antonio (Tony) Araujo

by his wife, Carol Araujo

Thank you for your continued generous support of our parish. Your gift, no matter how small, helps us pay our bills and keeps our parish running. Your gift is a sign of sharing God’s blessings.

†John Martins

†Franco Occhionero

Message from Reverend Dennis Gonzales

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Dear Parishioners,

Greetings of peace. I pray that you and your family are all doing well.

I started my first official day as your parish administrator this past Wednesday, September 1

st. I am appreciative of Msgr. Tom, for his support and guidance during my transition. I wish

him well as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.

I have felt your warm welcome and support since that day. Saint Vincent's is a wonderful community, and I am thrilled to be here. I pray that our loving God draws us closer and inspires us to support and help bring each other closer to Him.

Parishioners always call me Fr. Dennis, which is my preference. Since Fr. Danis’ name is very similar to mine, we made a compromise that, to avoid confusion, he'll give up his endearing name and will be called Fr. Ridore from now on. I think it's a fitting title for him as a senior priest. I am blessed by Fr. Ridore's presence, as he will be a source of wisdom and support.

I will be around and will be available for you. I look forward to sharing with you our stories and our faith. In the meantime, let me briefly introduce myself.

I was born and raised in the Philippines. I have two brothers and two sisters. My father died 4 years ago. My mother tried to live in the United States, but after a year, she realized that it was better for her to be back home, closer to her grandchildren.

I studied Nursing after high school, as I dreamed of immigrating to the United States since I was a kid. A nursing degree was a sure passport to be able to secure a visa during that time. A hospital in Washington DC sponsored me before I joined the seminary. Healthcare and healthcare ministry are always close to my heart. During my seminary formation, I completed an internship program in Clinical Pastoral Education at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where I ministered to terminally ill patients who participated in clinical trials.

Aside from my parish ministry, I also volunteered as a hospital chaplain. I lent support to the sick and their families and the healthcare staff who cared for them. I earned a Master of Divinity from St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Florida along with an MA in Bioethics from Loyola University Chicago.

Since I was ordained a priest by Bishop Barbarito on May 4th, 2013, I was assigned to two parishes—St.

Helen's in Vero Beach and St. Ann's in West Palm Beach. Both have schools, and I enjoyed working with our students, teachers, and parents.

I will be bringing with me my love for ministry here in our parish. Please keep me in your prayers as I transition to my new role. Be assured of my prayers to you and your family.

To all donors of the SVF School Capital Campaign that gifted more than $1,000.00.

If you have not ordered your commemorative brick for the school courtyard,

there is still time to place your order.

Please go to the SVF web site https://stvincentferrer.com/

Click on Giving & then Order a Custom Brick

Fill in the forms and click submit. We will handle the rest.

This sheet is not an order form.

Commemorative

Bricks!

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FAMILY life MINISTRIES †

Saturday, Sept 11th

11:00 AM

“And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with

compassion for them, and healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14

Bring your sick and elderly family

members to receive the

Sacrament of the Sick to share in this

special gift of God’s grace and love.

Friday, Sept 10th

7:00 PM St. Vincent Ferrer Parish invites you to

attend a special Mass to remember

those who have fallen in 2001, and to

show our gratitude to those who serve

in law enforcement, fire rescue, and

emergency situations.

Dessert reception to follow in

Kellaghan Hall.

“Lord, to whom can we go?

You have the words of eternal

life. We have come to believe

and know that you

are the Holy

One of God.” John 6:68-69

Come, have a

life-changing

encounter with

Jesus

at Mass.

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• Officers meeting on Tuesday, September 7th

at 7pm. • Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 16

th at 7pm, but please arrive by 6:30pm,

so that we can start on time.

Thanks so much to our members and parishioners who responded so generously to our school supplies collection. We are very fortunate to receive such thoughtful support and the school appreciates having extra supplies for those who may need them.

We encourage all of our members to attend the Blue Mass to thank our Police, Firefighters, Paramedics and all of our First Responders in person on Friday, September 10

th at 7pm. We also

need help with decorations and the dessert reception afterwards. Please let Gail know if you can help.

Holy Water is back at both the east and west church doors. To help offset the cost of the bottles, the suggested donation is $1.00 per bottle, and it is set up for self-service. Make it a habit to say this prayer when blessing yourself with Holy Water: “By this Holy Water and by Thy Precious Blood, wash away my sins, O Lord”.

Answer a prayer and remember the poor, especially during this pandemic. Please donate money to the poor boxes at the church doors. Unfortunately, we are unable to process food donations at this time and can only accept money and, of course, your prayers.

We welcome you to become part of a great group of women who are active in community services and our church. We are caring and sharing in all that we do, and in the process, we form great friendships. If you are interested in becoming a Columbiette, or would like more information, please contact Gail Colvin at (516) 314-4440.

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Religious Education will be back in session Classes begin Next Week, September 12th!

Religious Education Registration for our youngsters attending non-Catholic schools has begun for the 2021/2022 school year, and is available online at stvincentferrer.com. New students beginning in the fall

must also present a copy of their Birth & Baptismal Certificates. Please enroll your children now. We are also seeking Teachers and Mentors to volunteer for this upcoming year. Pleased contact our parish office for more information at (561) 276-6892. 2021/2022 Year Registration Fees

P.R.E.P. Fees (Non-Sacramental Year) $115 for a single student $165 family.

For Sacramental Year Fees (2nd & 9th Grade) $175 per individual student & $235 family.

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“The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is planning a largescale effort to oppose the repeal of the Hyde Amendment that prevents tax-payer funding of abortion. Keep your tax dollars from going to abortion by visiting www.notaxpayerabortion.com. This website will ask for your email address, in order for the USCCB to connect with you regarding future plans to prevent federal funding of abortion. More information can be found on the diocese website www.DiocesePB.org.”

Respect Life Ministry

If you are interested in learning more about the Respect Life Ministry, we invite you to join us at our next meeting this fall. Watch the bulletin for our October meeting notice. For more information, email respectlife@stvincentferrer.com.

THE MISSION OF THE RESPECT LIFE

MINISTRY is to encourage a culture within

our parish and community that cherishes

every human life, from conception to

natural death. Through prayer, service,

and education, we aim to cherish, defend,

and protect those who are most

vulnerable.

For more information or to join the

Respect Life Ministry, contact Phyllis or

Carol at respectlife@stvincentferrer.com.

We Pray To the Lord:

For the men and women who

sit on death row, awaiting the

end of their life: that we might

pray for them with compassion

and care.

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St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry Thank you for your generosity and please continue to pray for us in our mission to help others.

Today’s Gospel reading (James 2:1-5) speaks about treating all, regardless if rich or poor,

alike. Verse 5 says, “Harken my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world,

rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them”.

Our Care Ministry has respect and love for those less fortunate. Many individuals we assist have been hurt or

maybe abused as children. These issues have an affect in adulthood if they do not get help. One time or

another they loved and they were loved by someone. They had hope, they believed, then hope went out the

door due to illness, substance abuse, job loss, loss of family members, and other unfortunate circumstances.

Some did not get to complete their education, therefore, job selections are few. They may not know how to fill

out forms for assistance. They cannot assimilate things we all take for granted everyday.

The Care Ministers assist those who are looking for jobs and give them resources. We talk to them to give

them hope by offering vocational training, suggest they get their GED to help them get further in trying to put

their life together, offer to help fill out forms, and lastly give them hope for tomorrow and after.

The mission of the Care Ministry is to be a channel of God’s love by providing solutions to area citizens for the

many issues they have. It could be the need for a utility payment to avoid disconnection, rent help in the event

of an eviction notice, grocery store cards to purchase food, and help with other unforeseen events affecting

them.

If interested in joining our ministry or attending one of our meetings, please call 561-272-7580 and leave a

message for Jackie, expressing your interest and we will return your call.

SVFCM is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit Care Ministry. Your tax-deductible donations are recorded in the parish end of the

year report which is available upon request.

Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry is here to help the less fortunate of our community. There is no need to give money to panhandlers. If you are approached by anyone on the grounds of the church, kindly give them our phone number. We are here to help them.

Assistance Help Line - Hotline Number: (561) 272-7580

SVF Light Young Adult Ministry welcomes all adults ages 21-39,

whether a college student, professional single, married couple,

or young family, that is eager to grow in love with God.

Contact Reva Beckett at svflightyag@stvincentferrer.com

for more information.

SVF Light Young Adults

We were Blessed last Sunday to have our new meeting space, Blessed Carlo Acutis

Center, Blessed and dedicated by Msgr. Tom! Thank you so much! We look forward to

getting great use out of it.

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The Office of Family Life Ministries, inside the main Office, is home to the Lending Library. To check out books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS

from our Lending Library, contact Mary Somerville at 561-665-8566 or email at familylife@stvincentferrer.com

Have you moved, planning a move, had a new baby, changed your email or

phone number?

Please contact the parish office to update

your family household information with any

changes, such as new family members,

address change, email change, or

telephone numbers. We are working

diligently to make sure that we have the

most up-to-date information within our

parish records.

Do you feel called to serve our Lord and the Parish?

We are always in need for volunteers to launder and press the Altar Linens that are used each week during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. These are cleaned on a weekly basis. Special attention to reverence when handling the purificators, corporals and hand towels is required and special instructions will be given. This ministry is time-flexible and performed at home. Currently, the time commitment of our volunteers is once every three months. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the parish office at (561)276-6892. This is a great way for parents to earn school service hours.

Diocese of Palm Beach

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION FROM STORMS

God, our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before You as your children, in grateful thanksgiving for Your loving care and protection. We ask You, keep us safe from all storms which may threaten us in the coming season. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the

power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm and safety. Father, we thank You in advance, for You are our only refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy

Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.

(561) 793-0711

SERVING INSIDE THE UNITED STATES Brian Barry (Air Force); Cc Lt Col Sean Bojanowski (USAF) Richmond, VA; 1st Lt. Mateo Bravo (Army) Ft. Hood, TX; Lt. Elizabeth Morin Burns (Navy); Tanner Hoffmann (Army) Ft. Drum, NY; Capt. Bonita Huggins (Army) Ft. Hood, TX; 1st Class Liam McGrath (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC; Lt. Hunter Maxwell (Air Force) Columbus, MS; Capt. Brian Meskill, (Air Force) Chicopee, MA;

Capt. Jonathan O’Neill (Air Force) Spokane, WA; James Paino, YN1 (AW/SW) (Navy); Capt. Eric Rogers (USMC) Camp Pendleton, CA; SSgt Jonathan Somerville (Air Force); Capt. Brendan Wier (Air Force) Washington, DC; MA3 Matthew Weber, Andros Island, Bahamas.

SERVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Capt. John O’Connell (USMC) Spain; Capt. Robert Ryan (Air Force) South Korea; Sgt. Dennis Vaccaro, 82nd Airborn Div., Afganistan; ETV1 (SS) Philip Weber (Navy) Yokosuka, Japan.

Please pray for those who are ill: Jamar Anderson, Apollo Victor Ansarov, Hank Ballas, Robert Barry, Bishop Herbert Bevard, Richard Francis Xavier Bingold, Joseph Bradley, Robert Bresson, Claire Calderone, Nicolas Canino, Patricia Canning, Lou Caposey, Dan Carter, Nancy Casagrande, Albert Castelluccio, James Castelluccio, Brittany Churchill, Joan Clune, Dr. Albert Cohen, Kelly Coyle, Susan Deneen, Charles & Heidi Dharte, Frank DiMaria, Jason DiMario, Theresa DiPippa, Suzanne Donohue, Daphne Earle, Joyce Evans, Terrie Evans, Chris Fairbanks, Gene Fernandez, Bill Fischer, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Patricia Francisco, Réal Francoeur, George Gammon, Mary Garcia, Cathy Gendron, Linda Gleason, Ricardo Gonzalez, Michael Greco, Kathleen Gross, Rita Guidara, Teresita Gutierrez, Ella Mae Hale, Edward Hall, Barbara Harrison, Greg Hasho, Thomas Hathhorn, Chris Herrnreiter, Dee Hersh, Alexander Robert Herzog, Sharon Hickman, Sylvia Huhman, Richard Isaly, Karl Michael Joseph, Georgiann Kaptur, Traci Keiper, Stephen Knowles, Jeff Kirby, Barbara Kreuger, Eugene Kreuger, Daniel Kucera, Marty Kutyna,

Patricia Kutyna, Terry Lessard, Tom Lynch, Jose Martim, Peggy Martin, William Matiash, Robert Mattei, Ed McDevitt, Peter McDonald, Leonel Melendez, Dorothy Mey, Morgan Anne Mick, Benedetto Mignano, Rosaria Mignano, Susan Miller, Vano Minella, Alexander Findlay Mooney, Mary Moore, Summer Moore, Tekoa Morton, Emma Neary, Kevin Neary, Sue Neary, Frances Niemiec, Dennis Nitto, Lauro Olortegui, Nancy O’Malley, Barbara O’Shea, Mirium Osa-Gutierrez, Dorothy Otto, Greg Ouellette, Marco Palomba, Michelle Palomba, Molly Palomba, James Palumbo, Maryann Passanisi, Cheryl Penson, Gretchen Pfaeffle, Michael Picard, Ann Picarello, Daniel Platoni, Patricia Poirier, Maria Polerneni, Fr. Stanislaw Rakiej, Regina Rea, John Reynolds, Christopher Robins, Joseph Rodriguez, Donald Ross, Marie Ryan, Theresa Ryan, Taylor Sachs, Angelo Sadolfo, Assunta Sadolfo, Mona Santarella, Michelle Santom, Marge Scanlon, Martin Scanlon, Cathy Schalk, Glenn Sheehan, Toni Sikorcin, Sean Singsime, Tonya Singsime, Patricia Soler, Geraldine Stevens, Eileen Stewart, Bridgit Stoffer, Gail Sullivan, Mary Szabo, Jaynellen Tannery, Michael Tannery, Tina Tannery, Richard Thomas, Ricardo Torres, Jacob Trzop, Monica Vezina, Beverly Wagner, Dakota Webb, Marian Wesolowski, Patricia Williams, Sophia Wisdom, Janina Wojdalski, Yanira Ylla, Patricia Youngross, Edith Zuccala and Larry Zuccala.