St. Joan of Arc Parish

Our Mission…
To Be Christ for Others
As Christ is for Us
“Learn it, Live it”
St. Joan of Arc Parish
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 94583-1630
March 5/6, 2011
DAILY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sacrament of Reconciliation
– Saturday, 4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by appointment
Saturday Evening Mass (Vigil of Sunday)
– 5:30 P.M.
Sunday Masses
– 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 A.M. & 12:00 Noon
Daily Masses: Monday through Friday
– 9:00 A.M.
Communion Service: Saturday mornings
– 9:00 A.M.
Anointing of the Sick:1st Saturday of the month -- 9:00 A.M.
Holy Day Masses
– 6:00, 9:00 A.M., 12:10 & 7:30 P.M.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- 7:00 p.m. First Friday of each month
(unless otherwise noted)
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration Forms can be found on the vestibule counters.
You may drop them at the parish office or in the collection basket.
PARISH OFFICES
Mon.—Thurs., 8 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.; Friday Closed
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
925-830-0600
925-830-5059
ParishOffice@sjasr.org
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
Grades 7-12
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
925-830-4720
925-830-5059
YouthOffice@sjasr.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Pre-School-Gr. 6
Mon.—Thurs. 9:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
Fri., 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Phone: 925-830-4710
Fax:
925-830-5059
Email: REOffice@sjasr.org
CYO OFFICE
Basketball: stjoancyo@aol.com
Track:
www.stistjcyotrackclubspaces.com
Website:
www.stjoancyo.com
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ST. JOAN OF ARC PARISH
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Fr. Ray’s
Reflections
It seems now, more than ever, that our daily lives are being turned upside down. The collapse of respected
financial institutions, the downsizing of businesses resulting in unemployment, the scandal of pedophilia in the
church, deaths in an ongoing war, the question of the civil definition of marriage, all can leave us wondering
what is reliable anymore? Is anything stable in life? This week’s scripture readings tell us that the
Lord is reliable.
In our first reading, Moses says that he is setting before the people a blessing and a curse. We are free to obey God’s
commandments or not, but choosing not to obey will eventually result in problems. In disobeying, we bring the curse upon
ourselves.
In our second reading, St. Paul reminds us that all are freely redeemed by faith, not by anything we have earned or
deserved, but by God’s gift of Jesus to us who believe.
Our Gospel from Matthew comes at the end of Jesus’ sermon on the mount. Like Moses, Jesus offers sound advice to
build on the rock of his teachings. Saying that we accept what Jesus teaches is not the same as acting on what we hear. We act on
Jesus’ words not so much to be spared the storms of life, but to survive them secure in His love.
For many of us the storms of life seem to wash away any sense of stability in life. Make the gift of Jesus’ teaching our
foundation, so that whatever we come up against in life, we will remain grounded secure and directed.
Blessings, Fr. Ray
St. Joan of Arc Directory
PARISH OFFICE .................................... 830-0600
Rev. Ray Zielezienski—Pastor x223
frray@sjasr.org
Rev. Ian Mendoza—Parochial Vicar—x226
imendoza@sjasr.org
Mike Backes—Maintenance Supervisor x225
mbackes@sjasr.org
Jeanne Da San Martino—Office Manager x221
jdasanmartino@sjasr.org
Wendy Bankson — Admin. Asst./Bookkeeper x222
wbankson@sjasr.org
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker—Music Director x227
Ruben Gomez—Deacon
Hock Chuan Oey—Deacon
Charlie Stanton—Deacon
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
830-4710
Maureen Tiffany—Director x229
mtiffany@sjasr.org
Sheri Martinez— R.E. Office Manager x230
smartinez@sjasr.org
Liz Mooring—6th Grade Coordinator x231
lmooring@sjasr.org
Jamie Ingrassia—Little Angels/Little Saints 232
jingrassia@sjasr.org
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
830-4720
Bob Cummings—Youth Ministry Director x234
bcummings@sjasr.org
Kerry Fahey — Y.M. Office Manager x234
kfahey@sjasr.org
Mary Machi — Youth Minister x244
mmachi@sjasr.org
Gina McCormick— Junior High x233
gmccormick@sjasr.org
WEB SITE www.sjasr.org
Lisa Krenzelok - Web Master
Sacraments
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Held Sundays—Please
allow 8 weeks for preparation. Contact the parish office
for more information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Preparation for
teens begins in Grade nine; please contact the Youth
Ministry Office. Adults (over 18) please contact the
Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The bride, the groom or
their parents must be registered parishioners of St. Joan.
The couple must also meet with a priest or deacon at
least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for
medical treatment, surgery, long-term care, etc., please
call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with a
priest. Also celebrated in the communal form on the 1st
Saturday of each month at the 9am Mass.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.): For
individuals interested in becoming Catholic, and for
adult Catholics who have not received Eucharist or
Confirmation please contact the Parish Office.
EUCHARIST TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND
If you or someone you know
would like to receive the Eucharist at home,
please call our Parish Office at 830-0600
or Deacon Hock Oey at 804-6790
San Ramon, CA
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9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
March 6, 2011
Mass Intentions
SAT:
SUN:
MON:
TUES:
WED:
THURS:
FRI:
SAT:
5:30 PM Ron Ruff +
7:30 AM Marilyn Y. Hynan+
9:00 AM Chris Sanchey +
10:30 AM Anthony Freccero +
12:00 PM Miguel L. Cordis +
9:00 AM Justin Deyoung +
9:00 AM Claudia Spencer +
6:00 AM Robert Hunter +
9:00 AM Wilfredo Magpayo +
12:10 PM Ann Charbonnett +
7:30 PM Ann Beadle +
9:00 AM John Thometz +
9:00 AM Bernadette and Larry
Foster
9:00 AM Communion Service
Pray for those who are sick or suffering:
Elfi Ashouri, Stanley Zielezienski, Clare Dowling,
Roberta Ambrose Sotelo, Ann Otis, Bob and Ann Grau,
Honey Giblin, Nicholas Policar, Janet Bertolero, Susan
Yates, Dona Marguglio, Joann Porter, Mary Splane,
Mary Beth Kramer, Ida Trimmer, Mary Bickford, Mary
Roberts, Fernando Ramos, Irene Moreno, Veronica
Alexander, Danny Whalen, Heinz Miller, John Bauer,
Piper Loescher, Annette Beaucheman, Matisse Samala,
Sabrina Franklin, Anne Boot, John McKeown, Eden
Tiongson, John Sneed Pavlic Khoudian, Ramon Navarro,
Sharon Boursaw, Norm Wanek, Mike Theriault
Pray for the deceased: Rosalina Pimentel, Joseph
Nosenzo (father of Julie Disch), Tom Pult, William
McGullam
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8; Mk 12:1-12
Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17
Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2;
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25
Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32
Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51; Rom 5:12-19
[12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11
Cross-Bearers
The Holy Season of Lent
is approaching.
Ash Wednesday is March 9th.
If you would like to carry
the Large Wooden Cross in the
Entrance Procession on
Ash Wednesday and/or in
Entrance Processions at our Saturday
Evening/Sunday Masses,
please contact Missy Davey at
iris10@comcast.net or call the
Parish Office 830-0600
with Your Name, Email Address or Phone
Number and the Date (s) you would like to
be a Cross-Bearer: Ash Wednesday and/
or any of the following six Saturdays or
Sundays of Lent.
It takes two or three adults or teens to
carry the cross. Children are welcome to
walk behind. Recruit family and/or
friends to share with you, or just give
your name and we will match up
volunteers.
There will be instructions and a short
rehearsal before Lent starts.
St. Joan of Arc
Liturgy Planning Committee
PARKING AT ST. JOAN OF ARC
This is a reminder to always drive safely, slowly and
considerately around the St. Joan’s parking lot and the
neighboring streets. It sounds simple, but sometimes we all
need to step back and remember to obey traffic laws, drive
carefully around corners and park only in the outlined parking
spots. Our parishioners, facility users and *especially* our
neighbors need to feel safe and cared for by our parish
community. It is vital that we put human safety ahead of any
urgency that we may feel on a particular day. Let us inspire
trust and show our Christian hearts by our examples of safe and
compassionate driving.
Be Christ for Others as Christ is for Us!
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Questions of the Week:
Question for Adults: “What values have provided a strong
foundation for you and your family?”
Question for Children: “What have you learned from your
family that helps you make a good decision?”
Daylight Savings 2011
Set your clocks AHEAD next
Sunday, March 13
SAN RAMON, CA
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Religious Education
Telephone: 830-4710—Email: REOffice@sjasr.org
Last Tuesday, March 1, we had a parent meeting for those who have children eligible for First
Communion. The preparation materials were given out at that meeting. If you were unable to
attend the meeting, you need to pick up your materials in the RE Office as soon as possible.
Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. There will be a special service at 5:00 pm for
children and their families. We will have the Liturgy of the Word and ashes will be
distributed.
ROCK meets Thursday at 6:15pm in the Multi Purpose Room. We will be talking
about Social Justice and what we can do in our world.
Next Sunday, March 13th at the 9:00 Mass we will have the Rite of Sending to the Bishop for
those who are going to be baptized, welcomed and to complete their Sacraments of Initiation.
The actual Rite of Election will be at 5:00 pm Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of Christ the
Light.
There is still room to sign your preschooler up for
Sunday school this year.
Little Saints will meet during the 9AM and 10:30AM Mass on
the following Sundays:
March 13th, March 20th
April 10th, April 17th
May 1st, May 15th
The pro-rated cost for the remainder of this school year is $30.
Registration forms are located in the
Religious Education office.
Vacation Bible School
June 20—24
This Sunday after the 10:30 Mass there will be a
meeting for adults who are interested in helping with
this year’s Vacation Bible School.
The meeting will be in the
Religious Ed Conference Room
located across from the RE Office.
Tiny Treasures Play Group...
Parents and Children meet Thursdays
10:00 to 11:30 am in Classroom 2 & 3
(unless otherwise noted)
March
10
Green Craft
17
St. Patrick’s Craft
24
Pasta Craft/Birthday
31
Park
Come join the fun with Tiny Treasures!
Meet new friends, create art, and have
fun!
Questions:
Call Sabrina at 456-0569
SAN RAMON, CA
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YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
925-830-4720
YouthOffice@sjasr.org
Next Youth Mass
Sunday,
March 13
to the 96 teens who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend! May God bless you
as you continue to grow in faith and in service to God and God’s people.
John Aiello
Elise Alvarez
Cassi Barrera
Krysten Basquez
Kristine Bielaski
Melanie Bottini
Breck Buschini
Christina Calderon
Alessandro Carpio
Kate Castillo
Alyssa Chan
Stefan Chapman
Audra Collins
Kevin Conneely
Kristine Craig
Kelsey Croker
Paige Cummings
Jessica Dahlgren
Rizelle Dizon
Bryan Dotzler
Kyle Durand
Gisella España
Allison Fernandez
Mitch Flores
Cielli Galvan
Christina Garza
Emily Gebhardt
Nicole George
Stewart Granger
Connor Gurley
Haley Harrison
Christina Henning
Jen Hight
Daulton Howick
Jason Jirjis
Jack Kane
Jessica Kay
Shane Kelley
Anne Kelly
Amber King
Ashley King
Shannen Knudsen
Brianna Krevitz
Andrew Lacey
Greg Landon
Jenna Lorenz
Francesca Macarandang
Felicia Manan
Patrice Mardo
Jake Martin
Will Massa
Jonathan Maulino
Deanna Mendelsohn
Jessica Monis
Monica Montes
Olivia Mooring
Michael Morelli
Caitlin Morris
Dani Mowat
Ryan Murphy
Connie Neale
Alyssa Nelson
Jesse Nestler
Nickie Nguyen
Cameron O'Hanlon
Maureen O'Neill
Sara Osantowski
Kyle Owens
Jonathan Pangilinan
Tyler Phelps
Glory Pinheiro
Katrina Pioroda
Nicole Pipp
Natalie Pratt
Nick Ranelli
Lauren Roberts
Taylor Rogers
Dennis Rooney
Kelly Rostratter
Nicole Russo
Francesco Sergi
Gina Snyder
Brad Spence
Johnny Thompson
Jackie Torkildson
Amélie Tristant
Kelsey Turner
Carly Tye
Hailey Van Sickle
Jake Van Sickle
Molly Walker
Megan Wiegmann
Nolan Williams
Danielle Wilson
John Wolfe
Dominick Yeo
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS during our
regularly scheduled EDGE night this
Wednesday, March 9.
Parents invited.
CAR WASH SATURDAY, MARCH 12
If it is not raining, the St. Joan of Arc teens will be having a
FREE CAR WASH on Saturday, March 12, from 2-4 p.m.
in the St. Joan’s parking lot!
The car wash is part of our 30-HOUR FAMINE retreat, where our teens fast for 30 hours to
raise money and awareness of world hunger. Free will donations will be gladly accepted,
but mostly we want to give you a clean car while we tell you what we are doing to make a
difference in our world. So come by our car wash next Saturday!
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Parish Stewardship
March 6, 2011
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise
man who built his house on rock.” - Matthew 7:24
Our Lord gives us two distinct commands today. We must listen and we must
act. We listen when we participate in Mass. We act when we participate in the
ministry of the parish. We need to do both for a strong foundation. Participating
more fully in the liturgy and life of the parish may require some changes on our
part. We may have to move away from our current lifestyle so that we can move
closer to God.
LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW:
The Stewardship Committee is praying a nine-day novena for the improved
financial health of the parish and individuals in the parish who are
experiencing financial distress. We are not only connected but we are
changed.
“As I prayed our novena yesterday and this morning, I felt united with my St. Joan faith family,
even while I am away in the mountains … and inspired by my mountain parish who reminded
me that we are fulfilling our highest calling as stewards by leading the parish in prayer – our
novena – for our financial situation!” Rosemarie McKenney – Member, Stewardship
Committee
Jesus tells us today that "Not everyone ... will enter the kingdom of
heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in Heaven." What
is the will of God for my almsgiving and stewardship?
Treasure
Weekly Goal: $28,000
February 26/27, 2011 Collections
Envelope Users
$ 14,327.00
Loose Checks
$ 3,156.00
Loose Cash
$ 2,683.00
OTHER*
$ 5,200.00
Total Sunday Collection: $ 25,366.00
Excess/(Shortfall)
$ (2,634.00)
*Other includes EFT,
Employee Giving Campaign,
On-Line Banking
We are pleased to report families all over
the Diocese are joining together to help
our larger ministries and services thrive.
Thank you to all members of St. Joan of
Arc who have participated and
supported the 2011 Bishop’s Appeal, and
to all those who volunteered their time
to help make this effort so successful.
If you have not yet made a pledge or gift
to the Bishop’s Appeal, you are
encouraged to do so today or as soon as
possible. I, along with Bishop
Cordileone, would like to thank you in
advance for your support.
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St. Joan of Arc
Book Group
Is anyone beyond God’s forgiveness? Father James
Martin S.J., wrestles with this and other questions of faith
when he serves as an advisor for an Off-Broadway play
about Judas Iscariot. He discusses these topics and shares
his experiences with the cast in A Jesuit Off-Broadway.
Please join the book group in reading this book and in our
discussion on Thursday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m. in
Classroom 1. You can call Meg Monaghan at 803-8830 or
email her at mmonaghan@pacbell.net if you have any
questions.
PEOPLE OF LIFE
“When we consider that women are treated as
property, it is degrading to women that we should
treat our children as property to be disposed of as we
see fit.”
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Women’s Rights Movement Organizer
October 16, 1887
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Catholics@Work is proud to announce Mr. Bill
Moyer and his son Mr. Billy Moyer, co-founders of
the SOS Leadership Institute will be our speakers at
the Tuesday, March 8, 2011 breakfast forum.
Bill and Billy will share with us aspects of their
personal journeys’, one long established and one
in the early stages and explain the challenges and
rewards of changing personal perspective from
Success to Significance.
As always, the breakfast event will be at the Crow
Canyon Country Club, 711 Sliver Lake Drive,
Danville. A full buffet breakfast is served starting
at 7:00am (Mass is offered at 6:30am). All are
welcome. Cost is $20 for members and $25
non-members.
For more details and to reserve your seat,
please go to our website: www.catholicsatwork.org
Friday, March 18
Saturday, March 19
Sunday, March 20
8 p.m.
8 p.m.
3 p.m.
Friday, March 25
Saturday, March 26
Sunday, March 27
8 p.m.
8 p.m.
3 p.m.
You may purchase general seating tickets for $15 each,
one of the following ways:
Now available online! Go to www.sjasr.org and pay by credit card or a
PayPal account.
From St. Joan of Arc’s Main Office during office hours:
Monday -Thursday 8:00am - 7:30pm
Call (925) 234-5514 and order Will Call tickets over the phone.
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LENT-A TIME OF CHANGE
The Lenten Season calls us to change our hearts and lives. This call to change is reflected in our prayer and
environment during the Holy Season.
PRAYER:
It is through the cross of Christ that we come to new life. The cross is central to who are as Christians,
and at all our liturgies during the Lenten Season, we carry the cross through the community in the gathering
procession. We begin by kneeling in adoration, and then, as the cross passes, we stand in honor. The cross is
then placed behind the altar for all to see.
Incense precedes the cross, carried in by the incense bearer. She incenses the altar and then once the
cross is placed, she incenses the cross as a sign of reverence and holiness. The incense bearer is barefoot,
reflecting the reading from Exodus where Moses was told to take off his sandals because he is “standing on
Holy Ground.” Our worship is truly Holy Ground because we gather as God’s people to give God worship
and praise.
We sing Kyrie Eleison, taken from the Greek which means, “Lord Have Mercy.” Here we proclaim
God’s power over sin and darkness.
Having heard the Word of God and nourished at the Table of the Lord, we leave the Church in quiet
and without song to live what we have become, the Body of Christ.
ENVIRONMENT:
Our environment is very simple. This is not a time for flowers or elaborate decorations. The simplicity
of our environment reminds us of our call to let go, to die to self so we can rise with Christ at Easter.
The color of Lent is reddish purple which reflect the penitential nature of the season.
Our images of the saints are covered with this purple to remind us that our prayer and our focus during
this Lenten Season is the Cross of Christ.
Pussy willows are introduced into the environment as a sign of hope as we draw closer to the great
Feast of the Resurrection. It is the hope of new life that we are journeying towards this Lenten Season.
FASTING FROM SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
During the season of Lent, we are blessed with a beautiful tradition of fasting and abstinence from
those external things we might cling to as essential. We can always find ways of living more simply, more
humbly and less cluttered. As a community, we can simplify our Sunday worship as well. Between Ash
Wednesday and Easter Sunday, we will “fast” from our usual practice of making announcements during mass.
Let us use this time to reflect upon the loving kindness of our Lord, who died for us. Information on parish
events and activities can still be found in the bulletin, as always.
GUIDELINES FOR FASTING AND ABSTINENCE DURING LENT:
ABSTINENCE:
Abstinence is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat, and is
observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays
during Lent are days of abstinence.
FAST:
In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years.
On days of fasting (Ash Wednesday and Good Friday) one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient
to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full
meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. If a person is unable to observe the
above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial
that are suitable to their condition.
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SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OPPORTUNITIES for LENT and EASTER 2011
Ash Wednesday:
March 9: 6:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:10 pm, and 7:30 pm
Stations of the Cross:
Fridays of Lent at 7:00 pm in the Church
Daily Mass:
Monday through Friday at 9:00 am
Parish Reconciliation Service:
Monday, March 28 at 7:00 pm in the Church
Several visiting priests will be here to assist with individual Confessions
NOTE: The Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be celebrated during Holy Week-April 17-24
Bukas Palad: Sing Forever
Concert Fundraising
April 3 @ 5 PM at St. Joan of Arc
"The promises of the LORD I will sing forever, proclaim your loyalty through all ages." - Psalm 89
The Bukas Palad Music Ministry has been a proponent of original Filipino liturgical and inspirational music. More
commonly known as "Bukas Palad" (literally, "open palm" in Tagalog), the group borrows its name from the title track of its
first album, "Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad," a translation of Ignatius of Loyola's Prayer for Generosity. The group
will be performing at St. Joan of Arc on April 3 at 5 PM at our church, a fundraising to benefit St Joan Of Arc. The proceeds
will be added to the funds for the purchase of a new Audio-Video system used during Liturgy.
Bukas Palad's music has reached far and wide, wherever Filipino Christians gather for prayer. Songs such as "Tanging
Yaman" (Only Treasure), "Hindi Kita Malilimutan" (I will never forget you, from the book of Isaiah), and "I Will Sing
Forever," have become standards in Filipino worship. Founded by childhood friends and classmates Fr. Manoling
Francisco, SJ, Norman Agatep, and Jandi Arboleda, Bukas Palad's membership counts over a hundred voices, who have
recorded 15 albums and sung for hundreds of concerts and services over the last 25 years.
In 2011, Bukas Palad returns to North America with the SING FOREVER concert tour. With the SING FOREVER tour,
Bukas Palad renews and celebrates its 25-year commitment to proclaiming the good news through song, helping people
to give voice to their faith. The concert will be enjoyed by everyone. Praise songs will be in Tagalog and English.
Tickets will be on a first come first served basis. The event has been posted in most of the parishes in the Bay Area.
To purchase ticket please contact:
Marietta Ocampo 925-525-6821 mocampo@kw.com
Ramon Santana 925-285-4732 monsantana@sbcglobal.net
Arnel Tecson 925-548-0425 arnel.tecson@hotmail.com
You can also purchase tickets at the parish office
Please visit www.bukaspalad.com