Honoring Catholic Charities
Opus Christi Society Members
Spring Mass 2021
Worship Aid
Opus Christi, “Works of Christ” The Opus Christi Society was founded in 1988 to provide Catholic Charities with a sound financial base to strengthen the agency’s services . These stewards of change
make an annual contribution of $1,000 or more.
The Mission of Catholic Charities is
to provide service to people in need, to advocate for social justice, and to call other people of good will to do the same.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable
organization established in 1984, serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito
and San Luis Obispo counties. Our Tax ID # is 77-0042961
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Entrance Hymn
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The Gloria Glory to God in the Highest
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen
The Liturgy of the Word The First Reading
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles Paul Gutierrez, Catholic Charities Board President
Responsorial Psalm 4 R: Lord, let your face shine on us.
The Second Reading: A reading from the first Letter of Saint John
Melanie Nicora, Catholic Charities Board of Director
Alleluia!
The Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Homily Most Revered Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Monterey
Catholic Charities Chairman of the Board
The Creed
Prayer of the Faithful R: Lord hear our prayer
(please see p. 8 for a list of intentions from our donors, staff, and community)
The Liturgy of the Eucharist The Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts
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Lord’s Prayer
Communion Song:
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Sending Forth
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Catholic Charities Staff
Family Supportive Services Aurelio Salazar, Jr., Director
Guadalupe Figueroa, Supportive Services Coordinator
Silvia Trejo, Administrative Assistant
Maria Marquez, Office Assistant – Salinas
Supportive Services Specialists
Ambar Coria – Salinas
Emmanuel Montanez – Salinas (Temp)
Vanessa Gonzalez – San Luis Obispo County
Darline Godoy – Seaside
Jocelyn Sanchez – Santa Cruz & San Benito County
Guillermina Hernandez, Cal Fresh & Nutrition Education Coordinator
Ulises Cisneros-Abrego, Nutrition Education & Outreach Specialist
Alexandria Rangel, Nutrition Education & Outreach Specialist
Victoria Coss-Ruiz, Receptionist - Watsonville (Temp)
Immigration & Citizenship Program Jeraline Singh Edwards, Directing Immigration Attorney
Jorge Sifuentes, Deputy Director
Maria Cerrillos, Administrative Assistant – Watsonville
Gabriela Gomez, Office Manager - Salinas
Veronica Ruiz, Office Assistant
Immigration Case Specialists Jessica Orozco – Salinas
Alondra Ortiz – San Luis Obispo
Nancy Rivera-Ramirez – Watsonville
Tiffany Quintero – Seaside & San Benito County
Qalim Cromer, Immigration Specialist (Temp)
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Disaster Case Management - Wildfires Aretha Rodriguez, Program Manager
Tattoo Removal Program Aretha Rodriguez, Program Manager
Development Angela Di Novella, Director
Sarah Bacon, Administrative Assistant
Leah Hook, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Administration Ana Ventura Phares, Executive Director
Cathy Flores, Executive Assistant
Allen Ganaden, Operations & IT Administrator
Catholic Charities Board of Directors
Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia, Chairman | Paul Gutierrez, President
Laura Segura, Vice President | Bette Harken, Secretary | Clancy D’Angelo, Treasurer
Rev. Fredy Calvario | Kevin Causey | John Kesecker
Jordan Lewis | Melanie Nicora | Fana Oldfield | Maria Orozco
Deacon Hugo Patino | Nanci Perocchi
Honorary Board Members, Larry Sage & Rev. Jerry McCormick
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922 Hilby Ave. Suite C, Seaside, CA 93955 | 831-393-3110
www.CatholicCharitiesDoM.org | FB: @CatholicCharitiesDoM
“ For whoever gives to the least of my
brethren, you give to me ”
Matthew 25:40
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