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St. Hedwig Catholic Church
A Faith Community of the Catholic Diocese of Orange
S e p t e m b e r 2 5 , 2 016
CONTACT INFORMATION
11482 Los Alamitos Boulevard
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 296-9000
Fax: (562) 296-9099
www.sainthedwigparish.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Weekdays 8:30 a.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation as announced.
RECTORY OFFICE
Rectory Hours
Mon/Weds, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tues/Thurs/Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat/Sun, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch Mon - Sun
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please Note:
Rectory Office will be closed on
Saturday, October 1st
and Sunday, October 2nd
due to Autumnfest.
PRAYERS AND DEVOTION
Adoration of the Eucharist
Start: 16th of the month, 9:15 a.m.
End: 17th of the month, 8:00 a.m.
Rosary Recitation
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.
SCARAMENT OF PENANCE
Reconciliation (Confession)
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Raffle tickets, pre-sale ride tickets and volunteer
opportunities are available!
September 30 - October 2, 2016
Autumnfest Hours:
Friday, Sept 30 (6pm - 11pm)
Saturday, Oct 1 (12pm - 11pm)
Sunday, Oct 2 (12pm - 8pm)
Mission Statement
We, the parishioners of St. Hedwig Catholic Church, are servants called by Jesus Christ to
grow as the family of God. We are committed to compassion, integrity, communication, and
collaboration. We share our giftedness and faith journeys. We witness to the presence of the
Kingdom.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Christopher Heath
frcheath@sainthedwigparish.org
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Tuan Nguyen
frtnguyen@sainthedwigparish.org
Deacons
Deacon Larry Hurst, (562) 296-9000
Deacon Gary Mucho, (562) 296-9000
Deacon Henry Eagar, (562) 296-9000
Seminarian
Robin Joo
robin.joo@stpsu.edu
Director of Parish Administration
Cecilia Cervantes, (562) 296-9001
ccervantes@sainthedwigparish.org
Parish School Principal
Erin Rucker, (562) 296-9510
erucker@sainthedwigparish.org
Director of Parish Life
Director of Faith Formation
Jennifer Clark, (562) 296-9007
jclark@sainthedwigparish.org
Office of Faith Formation
Administrative Assistant
Lan Dinh, (562) 296-9040
ldinh@sainthedwigparish.org
MINISTRY QUICK LIST
Altar Servers, Cindy Resong ..........................................................................ceb357@aol.com
Autumnfest Chairman, Robert Butler................................................................ (562) 755-5083
Bible Camp, Office of Faith Formation ............................................................... (562) 296-9040
Bible Study, Carol Meckler ................................................................................ (562) 430-3266
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Carol Meckler ................................................ (562) 430-3266
Caregiver Support, Paty Piar ............................................................................ (562) 795-5762
Contemplative Prayer Group, Joanne Walsh ................................................... (562) 443-8605
Eucharistic Adoration, Diane Gilkenson........................................................... (562) 430-1995
Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound, Miriam Lindley .............................. (714) 901-7367
Eucharistic Ministers to Sunrise, Katella & Alamitos, Marianne Szpunar.... (562) 430-4784
Eucharistic Ministers, Julianne Bancroft ........................................................... 714) 299-4195
Guilds
St. Francis, Linda Milligan .............................................................................. (562) 596-5603
Our Lady of Grace, Barbara Jenkins ............................................................. (562) 431-4962
Our Lady of Lourdes, Gordon Mueller .......................................................... (562) 598-2863
Sacred Heart, Sue MacVicar .......................................................................... (714) 345-8946
Health/Bereavement Ministry, Deacon Larry Hurst .......................................... (562) 296-9000
Hospitality (Ushers, Greeters, Welcome Committee), Rolondo Barrientos ....... (818) 326-8947
Knights of Columbus, Miguel Mederos ............................................................ (909) 714-7422
Lector, Monica Wissuchek ................................................................................. (562) 799-0231
Mission Circle, Mary Murray .............................................................................. (714) 867-2511
Parish School: Kindergarten - Grade 8, Bonnie Finn, School Secretary............. (562) 296-9060
Pastoral Council, John Torii, Chair.................................................................... (562) 626-9196
Prayer Network, Ann Getscher .......................................................................... (714) 903-9349
Respect Life, Bill, Kathy & Sandi Terrio ............................................................. (562) 598-8507
Sacristans, Don Ahern ....................................................................................... (562) 594-0121
Safe Environment Training & Fingerprinting, Office of Faith Formation ........ (562) 296-9040
Secular Franciscan Order, Diane Halal ............................................................ (562) 596-3162
St. Vincent De Paul, Carol Sylvia ...................................................................... (562) 296-9000
Sunday School (age 3-5), Office of Faith Formation ......................................... (562) 296-9040
THAT MAN IS YOU, Deacon Henry Eagar ............................................................ (562) 296-9000
Director of Music Ministry
Robert Nafarrete, (562) 296-9050
rnafarrete@sainthedwigparish.org
Administrative Services
Quan Tran, (562) 296-9010
qtran@sainthedwigparish.org
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Casa Youth Shelter
Robin Sinclair, (562) 594-6825
Engaged Encounter
Maria & Reynaldo Barcelo
(562) 596-0075
Marriage Encounter
Yvonne & John McGee
(562) 493-3964
Precious Life Shelter
Theresa Murphy, (562) 431-5025
Scouting
Boy Scouting (Grade 6 & up)
Scott Bomwell, (714) 891-1708
Cub Scouting (grades 1-5)
Nate Morrissey, (714) 308-4892
SACRAMENTS/FORMATION
Infant Baptism (age 6 or younger), Parish Office................................. (562) 296-9000
Children Baptism (age 7 or older), Office of Faith Formation .............. (562) 296-9040
First Holy Communion, Office of Faith Formation............................... (562) 296-9040
Confirmation, Office of Faith Formation ............................................... (562) 296-9040
Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA, Adult Faith Formation
Jennifer Clark ....................................................................................... (562) 296-9007
Holy Matrimony, Parish Office ............................................................. (562) 296-9000
Must provide at least six month advance notice before proposed wedding date
Anointing of the Sick........................................................................... (562) 296-9000
Available on request or by appointments, Parish Office
Funerals, Parish Office ......................................................................... (562) 296-9000
SOCIAL MEDIA
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
PASTOR’S
CORNER
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state, but in terms of devastation, that’s a
lot of a single state under water!
The flooding has subsided by now, but the
cleanup will take a long time. The
Flood Relief unnamed storm (a monsoonal depression)
This weekend we are cost $30 million in damages. This is a
taking a second once-every-500-year event.
collection for flood relief
in Louisiana. The US
Conference of Bishops
have asked every parish to assist with
money to help families and Catholic
Churches recover from what has been
called “the worst disaster in the US since
Superstorm Sandy” (in 2012). In one
area, 31 inches of rain fell in 36 hours.
Between August 8-14, 6.9 trillion gallons
of water fell on the entire state. The map
shows the areas hardest hit. These The church pictured here is a Presbyterian
comprise the Dioceses of Lafayette and church, but imagine what it would be like if
Baton Rouge, and the northern part of the OUR church was covered with that much
water?! What would it take to clean up?
Archdiocese of New Orleans.
How much would it cost? How long would
it take? What would we do in the
meanwhile?
Churches that weren’t flooded became
refugee places for displaced people.
Imagine the impact of that on a parish that
wasn’t flooded with water, but with
people?!
Needless to say, today would be a good
day to give something to help our brothers
and sisters in Louisiana! If you can’t give
today, you can always contact Catholic
60,000 homes were damaged, 13 people Charities USA and make a donation when
died, 20,000 had to be rescued (and 1400 you are able.
pets), and 12 parishes were declared
disaster zones.
Now, a “parish” in
Father Christopher Heath
Louisiana is equivalent to a “county” in our
WELCOME
We are happy that you have joined us today
and want you to know that you are always
welcome here. We invite you to participate in
any of our parish activities and ministries at the
level you desire. We all have different but
valuable gifts and talents that we can use to
serve God and each other.
SHARING OUR GRATITUDE
The Knights of Columbus
want to thank everyone
for attending our recent
Parish Picnic in July.
It was a huge success.
We celebrated our picnic on the baseball
field this year. Our first ever wine raffle
was also a success and the Knights want
to thank our parish for their support.
Congratulations to:
1st place winner– June Kellerhel
2nd place winner– Dominic Venn-Lever
3rd place winner– Tom Corrigan
4th place winner– Tony Guadagna
Have a story to share? We’d love to hear it!
Please email it to
parishbulletin@sainthedwigparish.org
PLEASE JOIN US!
Children of the Light
Charismatic Prayer
Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:00am
Church Prayer Room
AUTUMNFEST
September 30 - October 2, 2016
Friday, Sept 30 (6pm - 11pm)
Saturday, Oct 1 (12pm - 11pm)
Sunday, Oct 2 (12pm - 8pm)
THAT MAN IS YOU
Fr. Tuan Nguyen
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Larry Hurst
Deacon Gary Mucho
Deacon Henry Eagar
Fridays With Deacon Henry
September 16 - December 2, 2016
Food/Social starts at 5:45am
Presentation/Small Group Discussion
6:05am-7:15am
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
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OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
Jennifer Clark
Director
jclark@sainthedwigparish.org
(562) 296-9007
Lan Dinh
Administrative Assistant
ldinh@sainthedwigparish.org
(562) 296-9040
School of religious education (sre)
Children’s Faith Formation
•Sunday School •Grades 1-8 •First Communion
Confirmation
ADULT FAITH FORMATION (RCIA)
If you or someone you know is interested in finding out about
the Catholic Faith, please contact Jennifer Clark at
(562) 296-9007 or email jclark@sainthedwigparish.org.
Jennifer Clark
Director of Parish Life
Director of Faith Formation
All of us are rich in comparison to those
who are poorer than we are. But being rich
isn’t just about money or possessions, but
about also relationships. There are people
who are starved of love because they might
not have any friends, or maybe they have
family, but they are abusive. I know that I can be in a room
full of people and somehow feel all alone. The poor are not
just people who need things like food and clothing, a job,
money, but they are also the people who might be sitting
next to you in the pew at Mass who just need a welcoming
smile and a 'hello' because they are new. Maybe it’s a family
member who needs help around the house, a friend that
you've been meaning to call or maybe it’s you; there are
limitless possibilities because God doesn't have any limits.
Please contact Jennifer Clark at 562-296-9007 or
jclark@sainthedwigparish.org to discuss ways to share your time and
talent or to connect in the community.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Robert Nafarrete
rnafarrete@sainthedwigparish.org
562-296-9050
REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE
Children’s Choir, Wednesdays
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Adult Choir, Wednesdays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Our choirs are starting back up for the 2016-17 season. All are
welcome to participate. The Adult Choir rehearses Wednesdays at
7 PM and sings at the 10 AM Sunday Mass. The Youth Choir
rehearses Wednesdays at 3 PM and sings on the last Sunday of
the month at the 12 PM Mass. Both will start rehearsal on
September 14. We are also looking for teens, either singers or
instrumentalists, to join the Sunday 5:30 PM Mass.
Please contact Robert Nafarrete if you are interested in being part of our
ministry. 562-296-9050 or rnafarrete@sainthedwigparish.org
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Closed Friday)
2016 PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL
Thank you for your generous support!
Nordstrom, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip
Garcia, Maria D.
Aldridge, Patricia
Morris, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Terrio, William & Katherine
Roberts, Lynda
Taga, David
Martin, John & Gloria
Nuiry, Mr. & Mrs. Octavio
Biddle, Michael
Furman, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick
Lewis, John R.
LoBasso, Tom
Richmond, Gregory
Seitz, Mary
PSA 2016*
Families Donated: ............. 390
Families Registered: ....... 1440
Amount Pledged: ..... $196,286
Amount Paid: ........... $172,161
*Updated as of 9/20/2016
Thank you for your generous support! We are very close in reaching the additional rebate status! If you have not made a pledge, it is not too
late! If 36 additional families make a pledge, we will receive an additional $3,000 rebate or if an additional 71 families make a pledge, we will
receive an additional $5,000 rebate. The deadline to qualify for this additional rebate is September 30, 2016. Please help us attain this
extra rebate! Pledges can be made online at http://orangecatholicfoundation.org/psa/ or via the PSA envelopes found in the church pews. They
can be dropped off in the basket or at the Parish Office. Every pledge, no matter what size, is valued and appreciated.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
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Pre-Sale Ride Tickets/Game Tokens On Sale NOW!!!
Pre-Sale Ride Tickets and Game Tokens are now on sale after Mass.
You will save significantly by purchasing these pre-sale tickets and the
parish receives a greater share of the profits!
• $40 Ride Ticket Sheets (20 tickets per sheet– 1 ticket per ride)
*Normal rate: $3-5 per ride
• $20 for 25 Game Booth Tokens (5 FREE Tokens during Presale)
• $30 Sunday Unlimited Rides Wristband
This is a 20% discount if you buy before Autumnfest. Please buy
presale and encourage your soccer, football and other neighborhood
friends to buy presale as well. Presale purchases also available at the
parish office weekdays between 9:00-5:00pm and online at
http://www.sainthedwigparish.org.
Sign up Sundays Sign-up as an Autumnfest XXXl volunteer outside
the church during all Masses. We can find you the perfect volunteer
position at Autumnfest. Adult and teen volunteers are needed to work in
the food and game booths, help with set-up and clean-up and assist in
many other areas of operation. Bring your calendars and sign up! You
The Four Signs of A Dynamic Catholic
Book Study Group
On Tuesday, October 25th, 2016, we will be starting a new
session of the Book Discussion Group. This year we will be
reading and discussing Matthew Kelly’s book: The Four Signs of a
Dynamic Catholic. This group discussion is offered to everyone —
and will held on Tuesdays once a month at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM
in the church. The sessions will run through May 2017. Following
the first "Growing in Faith speaker series" on Tuesday, October
18th, the book and study guide will be available. You may also
pick up the copies in the Faith Formation Office. For information
please call or email the FFO.
Respect Life Ministry
Are you disturbed by the decreasing respect for human life in our
society? Are you concerned that your children and grandchildren
will inherit a world that has little compassion for the unborn, sick,
or disabled? Perhaps you have a calling to Respect Life Ministry.
We help build the Culture of Life through prayer and peaceful
action guided by the Holy Spirit. Some of the activities we sponsor
are monthly pro-life holy hours, an annual Respect Life
conference, a Los Alamitos walk for life, and a Precious Life Baby
Shower in the spring. Please join by our Respect Life
organizational meeting from 2:00-3:30 pm on Sunday,
September 25, in the parish lounge adjacent to Quinn Hall. All
ages are welcome, including teens. With your participation, we can
make a difference! Contact Bill Terrio at 562-370-4503 if you have
any questions.
also have the option of using our online volunteer scheduling program at
http://www.rotundasoftware.com/volunteer/Autumnfest.
Autumnfest Harvest Raffle tickets continue to be available in the
church lobby literature racks, at the rectory office, and the school office.
Don’t miss your opportunity to win different electronic items or one of
two all cash prizes that includes the Grand Prize of $7,500.00 or 2nd
prize of $1,000! Purchase your sheet of 25 tickets for $50 to be eligible
to win.
Calling ALL Bakers! - The Coffee House and Cake Walk are looking
for donated baked goods for this year’s Autumnfest. You can bring your
homemade or purchased baked goods to Quinn Hall any time after
12PM on the Friday, Sept. 30th , or after 10AM on Saturday and Sunday
of that weekend! To get the most up to date information on Autumnfest
XXXl, please visit our website at http://www.sainthedwigparish.org or
“Like” our Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Hedwig-ParishAutumnfest/398014886927739
Anyone wishing to assist the Autumnfest Committee with pre-planning
activities, please e-mail Robert Butler at rbutler1@socal.rr.com
*PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A VINTAGE NOOK THIS YEAR!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Visit our website at www.sthedwigk8.org
to learn more about our commitment to developing the whole child in a nurturing,
Christ-centered environment.
"What's Happening at St. Hedwig School This
Week?"
9-11 Remembrance
During Morning Assembly this month, our Scouts led
the SHS student body in a special flag ceremony to
honor the victims of 9-11 as well as our military
personnel that continue to make sacrifices for us
every day to ensure our safety and our freedom.
9/11/2001 Never Forget…
Living Rosary
Students will participate in a special Living Rosary event on October 12 in honor of
the month of the Holy Rosary. The feast day of the Holy Rosary in particular is
October 7th in memory of the glorious and triumphant victory at the battle of
Lepanto. The month of October is a good time to commit to praying the Rosary
more to bring great peace and holiness to your life.
Accepting Applications!
We are always accepting applications for enrollment. We would be happy to give
you a tour so you can see for yourself all the amazing things happening here every
day! Call us at 562-296-9060 to schedule your personal tour or email Bonnie Finn
at bfinn@sainthedwigparish.org
Sacred Heart Guild
Please join us for our Welcome Back Potluck meeting at the home of Jan
Evans, on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at 6:30pm.Main dish A - J and Salad
K - Z. My address is 12841 Olive St., Garden Grove. For more information
please call 714-895-5519.
Desire of the Everlasting Hills Presentation
You are cordially invited to a presentation of the documentary which tells the stories of three people with same-sex attraction who chose a life of
chastity. There will be a Q&A session with Rilene Simpson, one of the people featured in this film. Saturday, October 1, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at Santiago de Compostela Church, 21682 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630. There is no charge for this event but we do ask that you register.
For more information or to RSVP please contact Esther Ramirez at eramirez@rcbo.org or at (714) 282-6001.
Mass Intentions
Monday, September 26
8:30 a.m. Fr. Timothy McCarthy, RIP
Tuesday, September 27
8:30 a.m. Chuck Sylvia, RIP
Our Weekly Offering
September 18, 2016
Regular Collec on .................................................................$10,641
St. Vincent de Paul .................................................................... $531
Wednesday, September 28
8:30 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory, INT
Thursday, September 29
8:30 a.m. Andrew Gilkenson, INT
Friday, September 30
8:30 a.m. Wally Laughlin, RIP
Saturday, October 1
8:30 a.m. Fr. Chris Heath, INT
5:30 p.m. Leo & Jenny Grippi, RIP
5:30 p.m. Patrick Hehir, RIP
5:30 p.m. Chuck Sylvia, RIP
5:30 p.m. Jim Sartain, RIP
5:30 p.m. Dennis Devitt, RIP
Sunday, October 2
8:00 a.m. Rocco Angiuli, RIP
10:00 a.m. Henry Kendall, RIP
12:00 p.m. Paul Joseph Molthen, RIP
5:30 p.m. Pro Populo, INT
Presider Schedule
Saturday, October 1
5:30pm Father Chris
Sunday, October 2
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Father Tuan
Father Joe
Father Tuan
Father Tuan
Note: Presider schedule may
change without notice
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act), prohibits all
hospitals from informing churches of
a pa ent’s presence unless the
pa ent gives permission for the
hospital to do so. If you are admi ed
to a hospital and would like a
member of the clergy or a Eucharis c
Minister to visit you, please no fy the
hospital or call the Rectory Office at
562-296-9000.
PARISH BULLETIN
DEADLINE for articles submitted for the
Sunday bulletin is 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 10
days prior to the desired Sunday.
Please email:
parishbulletin@sainthedwigparish.org
To view the bulletin online,
go to the parish website at
www.sainthedwigparish.org
and click on current bulletin.
We invite you to try ParishPay to make your
monthly parish contribuƟon
When you use ParishPay for your
monthly automaƟc contribuƟon you will
know your pledge has been received and
is contribuƟng to the work of our parish.
Please pray for…
Norman Ejan
Helen Vohsing
Jena Thompson
Maria Hong Dinh
Terry Lynch
Sylvia Peck
Dolly McKernan
Lois Little
Enroll Today…A link has been provided
on the St. Hedwig Parish website:
www.sainthedwigparish.org. If you need
help or do not have internet access,
please call ParishPay at 866-727-4741
and they will guide you through the
process or enroll you over the telephone.
Katy Ambrosio
Trudy Ambrosio
Karen Bell
John Koenig
Bill Robinson
Joe Manfro
Dottie Lane
Victor Halsig
Janice Ray Sanborn Levites
Nancy Gray
Don Latham
Marianne Latham
Paul H. Rodriguez
Please note: Names remain on the list for four weeks. Please resubmit after that time.
...and for those who have died in Christ.
Constance Stricklin
Carol Kulok
Desmond Barlow
Ed Chaides
Eric Rodriquez
Helen Salas
Karlene Nerger
Anthony V. Dulcich
Roy Woirhaye
James (Jim) Sartain
Pray for Expectant Families
Angela Gilkenson Stewart
(due in September)
who have been entrusted with a new life to nurture and love. If you are an expectant family,
please let us know so that your parish family can pray for you and your baby. Please contact
the Parish Office at 562-296-9000, to arrange for your names to be listed in our bulletin.
Scripture Readings
Sunday, September 25: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 6:1A,4-7 / Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 / 1 Timothy 6:11-16 / Luke 16:19-31
Monday, September 26:
Job 1:6-22 / Psalm 17:1BCD,2-3,6-7 / Luke 9:46-50
Tuesday, September 27: Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul
Job 3:1-3,11-17-20-23 / Psalm 88:2-3,4-5,6,7-8 / Luke 9:51-56
Wednesday, September 28:
Job 9:1-12,14-16 / Psalm 88:10BC-11,12-13,14-15 / Luke 9:57-62
Thursday, September 29: Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels
Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 or Revelation 12:7-12AB / Psalm 138:1-2AB, 2CDE-3,4-5 / John 1:47-51
Friday, September 30: Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Job 38:1,12-21; 40:3-5 / Psalm 139:1-3,7-8,9-10,13-14AB / Luke 10:13-16
Saturday, October 1: Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the
Church
Job 42:1-3,5-6,12-17 / Psalm 119:66,71,75,91,125,130 / Luke 10:17-24
Sunday, October 2: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 / Psalm 95:1-2,6-7,8-9 / 2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14 / Luke 17:5-10