Getting to know you! "Gloria Mora"

Text Box: My name is Gloria Mora. I was born and raised in El Paso. I have been married for forty two years and have two grown daughters and four grandchildren, my rare jewels. I am blessed with a small but beautiful family. I first started working as a data entry operator in the 80’s. Later I worked in social services for various non profit organizations. I did outreach for CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) which meant I went to schools, organizations and colonias doing presentations and registrations. I then worked for several years as a case worker before coming to St. Matthew. I have always wanted to work for the Diocese of El Paso. I volunteered at the Diocesan Refugee and Migrant Services and at San Ignacio Catholic Church.

Text Box: I believe God had a plan for me. During my first trip to the west side, when I was coming for my interview at St. Matthew, I almost hoped Father wouldn’t hire me because it was so far from home. I did get hired as the parish secretary, and thank God! I started making friends and I was made to feel very welcome by the parishioners. I see this as a ministry, not as a job. I realized that I had to be in the middle of the Church not just spiritually but physically. So I say my prayers and listen to Christian music during the one hour and twenty minutes a day I spend in my car. I attended an ACTS retreat in November of 2006 and that changed my life completely. I embraced the ACTS community with all my heart especially since I have been able to be part of the team. I have so many brothers and

Text Box: sisters in all walks of life now through ACTS. I have learned valuable lessons from Father David, my boss. Through his actions I know we are all children of God, each of us unique, but in equal in the eyes of God. I thank God for including me in the great community of St. Matthew Catholic Parish. God bless you all!

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The Good News of St Matthew Catholic Parish

Text Box: Dear Teachers, Let me introduce myself. My Name is Lorena Limas and I have been teaching CCD classes for seven years. It has been an extremely fulfilling experience for me. I started off teaching because my children were CCD students and to tell the truth, one of the teachers started to have some discipline problems with my youngest child. I decided to join his class to make things a little easier for the teacher. Little did I know that God had some other plans for me! I started seeing how wonderful it was to see these children grow in their love of Jesus. With enthusiasm they learned their prayers and I saw how beautifully they would express themselves. I started substituting and, needless to say, I was hooked! I have a full time job but somehow God has granted me that little extra I needed to dedicate my time to my CCD kids. I also write articles for the St. Matthew Newsletter. Continue next page This year we have decided we will feature our CCD teachers who put so much effort into this Godly endeavor.

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