Beloved of God and of this parish:
1. TIME FOR THANKSGIVING:
Let me take this opportunity to thank [again] all who provided food, music and worked hard to make our patronal feast a success. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and all the saints of God intercede for us so we may obtain the needed graces to grow in faith and in our baptismal vows.
2. THIS SUNDAY, August 29:
(a) Serving:
Joanna Cory [EM1]; Joe Gaynor [EM2]; Peter Braganca [Thurifer]; Elliott Ryder [Lector]; Bea Boggess [Prayer of the Faithful]; Angela and Simone [Oblation bearers]; Simone Bookman [Usher]; The Joseph Family [Post-Mass refreshments].
(b) Parish Forum:
Our parish forum this Sunday will focus on: outreach to Hispanic community; parish finances and related issues; Peace and Justice Commission survey; parish awards; annual rummage sale; Ordination Silver Jubilee Mass on Sunday, Sept, 12, plus much exciting news to share. Our Vestry will entertain what questions you may have. Please, endeavor to come to Mass and stay for the Forum. It is our parish, let us show a sense of ownership. Our parish is part of God's reign, let us support its ministries and the mission of the church.
3. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE:
Work is progressing steadily on improving our "grounds". For now, one portion of the lawn will be put on an automatic sprinkler until we have enough money to work on the other portions. Eventually, we hope to have more color around the church. If you are able to contribute towards this project, please, make your check to St. Mary and put in the memo column "grounds project".
4. OF YOUR CHARITY:
Please, intercede for the following: Birthdays: Phyllis Thomas [August 30]; Chelsea (Daley) Adams [Sept. 1]; Mark Kennedy [Sept. 2]. Recovering from recent unwellness: John Dadzie, Anthony and Jai; Brenda and Tony. Illness: Gene Boggess, Mrs. Philip Chand, Kay Burleigh.
Noticeable UPCOMING CHANGES:
1. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 5, Morning Prayer will be prayed [each Sunday] in the church beginning at 9:45am to be immediately followed by Mass. All of us need time to "quieten down" and be "centered" before Mass. Please, prayerfully join in and spend some time preparing yourself for Mass.
2. Bible Study will be moving FROM Wednesday Noon to 1pm TO Wednesday 7pm beginning September 8. We will meet in the Chapel. We will begin exploring the Book of Nehemiah [In the Old Testament]. The preferred bible translation is the New Revised Standard Version [NRSV]. If you do not have this translation, please, come with what you have.
Required: A willingness to explore God's word with others. Notebooks and pens would be provided to participants. NO EXAMS AND PAPERS TO WRITE. You can support this project by: donating refreshment, attending the sessions with your friends and by spreading the word.
Always grateful for your ministry within our parish and your commitments to christian discipleship and to the mission of God's reign in our community and generation. The Christian life is not lived in isolation!!
See you at God's banquet table with all that we are.
Fr. Shamo
www.stmarypalms.org
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
PARISH UPDATE: August 15
1. PATRONAL FESTIVAL [SUNDAY, AUGUST 15]
A warm welcome and invitation to you to join us this Sunday, as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - our parish's patronal feast. We will re-join the universal church at 10am in worshipping God, celebrating the work and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and community and be strengthened by the sacraments of the church to engage in mission and ministry. WELCOME to the FEAST.
Serving:
EMs: Peter Marinkovich [1], Kozetta Garnett [2]; Thurifer: Anthony Yarzue; Lector: Larry Osakwe Sr; Prayers of the Faithful: Debra Mckinney; Usher: Obed; Coffee: Festive potluck brunch.
By popular request, the Jacob Daley's band [same band that played at our patronal feast in 2009] will be playing again during the brunch. Bring your appetite, good humor and dancing shoes!
The Vestry will announce the 2010 recipients of the Theotokos and Magnificat Awards during the brunch. Thanks to all for your nominations; we had an extraordinary list to consider. Build up for yourself treasure in heaven.
2. CONGRATULATIONS:
(a) To Stephanie Walker and Michael who got married on Saturday, August 7 in Texas. Stephanie received your kind and generous gift [cards and money] last Tuesday, before she left for Texas. She was really touched by the kind gesture and asked me to express her thanks to all of you.
(b) To Anthony Joseph for completing the front signage project on time before the patronal feast.
(c) To all recipients of the 2010 edition of The Theotokos and The Magnificat Awards. Recipients will be announced on Sunday.
3. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Anthony Joseph, Jai Joseph [recovering]; Donald Zucca and Joanna Cory [discerning vocations]; All parishioners of St. Mary [as we prepare to celebrate our patronal feast].
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. TRAINING FOR ALL USHERS
Please, consider signing up to be trained as an Usher for this parish. Training will be offered after Mass on Sunday, August 22. Please, call the office to sign up or just stay in the church after Mass. There is NO exam and NO papers to write. The key word to remember about being an Usher is: HOSPITALITY! HOSPITALITY!! HOSPITALITY!!! translated into easy-speak, "welcome and treat everyone as Christ". The ministry of an Usher/Doorkeeper is well documented in the Bible as far as the Old Testament. Hey, you will get a nice pin to wear upon completion of this training program. "I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness" [Psalm 84:10]
2. PARISH FORUM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 after Mass. More details in next week's UPDATE..
3. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Morning Prayer will be prayed at 9:45am to be immediately followed with Mass. This will be a regular feature on all Sundays. Plan on arriving early to join in this worship service or join in quietly if you arrive after 9:45am and Morning Prayer is being prayed. The church encourages everyone to pray daily at least Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. We endorse this spiritual discipline.
3. ORDINATION SILVER JUBILEE MASS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 12
Please, plan on joining our parish on this Sunday, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Vincent Shamo's ordination to the priesthood. Any anniversary is worth celebrating, especially an Ordination Silver Jubilee. Festive food will be potluck so it can truly be our parish's event.
Pray for your priest, his family, his ministry among us and indeed for all bishops, priests, deacons and all who are discerning vocations to various ministries in God's kingdom.
COME TO THE BANQUET OF THE LORD.
Fr. Shamo
A warm welcome and invitation to you to join us this Sunday, as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - our parish's patronal feast. We will re-join the universal church at 10am in worshipping God, celebrating the work and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and community and be strengthened by the sacraments of the church to engage in mission and ministry. WELCOME to the FEAST.
Serving:
EMs: Peter Marinkovich [1], Kozetta Garnett [2]; Thurifer: Anthony Yarzue; Lector: Larry Osakwe Sr; Prayers of the Faithful: Debra Mckinney; Usher: Obed; Coffee: Festive potluck brunch.
By popular request, the Jacob Daley's band [same band that played at our patronal feast in 2009] will be playing again during the brunch. Bring your appetite, good humor and dancing shoes!
The Vestry will announce the 2010 recipients of the Theotokos and Magnificat Awards during the brunch. Thanks to all for your nominations; we had an extraordinary list to consider. Build up for yourself treasure in heaven.
2. CONGRATULATIONS:
(a) To Stephanie Walker and Michael who got married on Saturday, August 7 in Texas. Stephanie received your kind and generous gift [cards and money] last Tuesday, before she left for Texas. She was really touched by the kind gesture and asked me to express her thanks to all of you.
(b) To Anthony Joseph for completing the front signage project on time before the patronal feast.
(c) To all recipients of the 2010 edition of The Theotokos and The Magnificat Awards. Recipients will be announced on Sunday.
3. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Anthony Joseph, Jai Joseph [recovering]; Donald Zucca and Joanna Cory [discerning vocations]; All parishioners of St. Mary [as we prepare to celebrate our patronal feast].
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. TRAINING FOR ALL USHERS
Please, consider signing up to be trained as an Usher for this parish. Training will be offered after Mass on Sunday, August 22. Please, call the office to sign up or just stay in the church after Mass. There is NO exam and NO papers to write. The key word to remember about being an Usher is: HOSPITALITY! HOSPITALITY!! HOSPITALITY!!! translated into easy-speak, "welcome and treat everyone as Christ". The ministry of an Usher/Doorkeeper is well documented in the Bible as far as the Old Testament. Hey, you will get a nice pin to wear upon completion of this training program. "I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness" [Psalm 84:10]
2. PARISH FORUM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 after Mass. More details in next week's UPDATE..
3. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Morning Prayer will be prayed at 9:45am to be immediately followed with Mass. This will be a regular feature on all Sundays. Plan on arriving early to join in this worship service or join in quietly if you arrive after 9:45am and Morning Prayer is being prayed. The church encourages everyone to pray daily at least Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. We endorse this spiritual discipline.
3. ORDINATION SILVER JUBILEE MASS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 12
Please, plan on joining our parish on this Sunday, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Vincent Shamo's ordination to the priesthood. Any anniversary is worth celebrating, especially an Ordination Silver Jubilee. Festive food will be potluck so it can truly be our parish's event.
Pray for your priest, his family, his ministry among us and indeed for all bishops, priests, deacons and all who are discerning vocations to various ministries in God's kingdom.
COME TO THE BANQUET OF THE LORD.
Fr. Shamo
Friday, August 6, 2010
PARISH UPDATE: August 5
Here is an UPDATE of what made news in the past week or will be making news in the coming weeks:
1. COME TO THE GARDEN PARTY:
YES, the "garden/parish work day party is STILL ON for Saturday, August 7. YES, you are still invited to the party. We will begin with Morning Prayer at 8:45am and Mass at 9am. As our new parish sign reminds us, "Ora et labora" translated "Prayer and work/service". Following Mass, we will all grab our donuts, muffins, coffee and tea and head straight into "work/service" tidying up our Meditation Garden, cleaning around the church premises and getting it all ready for our Patronal Festival. There will be work/service opportunities for everyone. Let us "pray and work" so we can better build God's reign and our parish community.
2. THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 7:
(a) Serving:
EMs: Sandra Dyson [1], Peter Braganca [2]; Thurifer: Simone; Lector: Sam Hitz; Prayers of the Faithful: Angela; Obation-bearers: Malicia & Sara Sue; Usher: Dr. Neboh; Coffee: Volunteer.
(b) VESTRY MEETING:
The Vestry will meet in regular session following Mass in the VICAR'S OFFICE. We will start at 11:15am.
(c) Why/What is a Patronal Feast?
Many have asked these questions over the last few weeks. We will address these questions at Mass in hopes that it would prepare us for the festival.
3. MONDAY, AUGUST 8:
The carpets in the working sacristy - from the top of the stairs leading into the attic all the way to the landing - will be put in on Monday beginning around 10am. We are deeply grateful to our "re-carpetting project" team for their hard-work in pooling resources together for this project. May God richly replenish the resources you spent on this project. You are indeed building up treasures for yourself in heaven and in God's kingdom.
4. PATRONAL FESTIVAL [SUNDAY, AUGUST 15]
Serving:
EMs: Peter Marinkovich [1], Kozetta Garnett [2]; Thurifer: Anthony Yarzue; Lector: Larry Osakwe Sr; Prayers of the Faithful: Debra Mckinney; Usher: Obed; Coffee: Festive potluck brunch.
By popular request, the Jacob Daley's band [same band that played at our patronal feast in 2009] will be playing again during the brunch. Bring your appetite, good humor and dancing shoes!
The Vestry will announce the 2010 recipients of the Theotokos and Magnificat Awards during the brunch. Thanks to all for your nominations; we had an extraordinary list to consider. Build up for yourself treasure in heaven.
5. CONGRATULATIONS:
To Stephanie Walker and Michael as they married on Saturday, August 7 in Texas. Stephanie received your kind and generous gift [cards and money] last Tuesday, before she left for Texas. She was really touched by the kind gesture and asked me to express her thanks to all of you.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
6. Sunday, September 5
Morning Prayer will be prayed at 9:45am to be immediately followed with Mass. This will be a regular feature on all Sundays. Plan on arriving early to join in this worship service or join in quietly if you arrive after 9:45am and Morning Prayer is being prayed. The church encourages everyone to pray daily at least Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. We endorse this spiritual discipline.
7. ORDINATION SILVER JUBILEE MASS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 12
Please, plan on joining our parish on this Sunday, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Vincent Shamo's ordination to the priesthood. Any anniversary is worth celebrating, especially an Ordination Silver Jubilee. Festive food will be potluck so it can truly be our parish's event.
Pray for your priest, his family, his ministry among us and indeed for all bishops, priests, deacons and all who are discerning vocations to various ministries in God's kingdom.
COME TO THE BANQUET OF THE LORD.
"Ora et Labora"
1. COME TO THE GARDEN PARTY:
YES, the "garden/parish work day party is STILL ON for Saturday, August 7. YES, you are still invited to the party. We will begin with Morning Prayer at 8:45am and Mass at 9am. As our new parish sign reminds us, "Ora et labora" translated "Prayer and work/service". Following Mass, we will all grab our donuts, muffins, coffee and tea and head straight into "work/service" tidying up our Meditation Garden, cleaning around the church premises and getting it all ready for our Patronal Festival. There will be work/service opportunities for everyone. Let us "pray and work" so we can better build God's reign and our parish community.
2. THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 7:
(a) Serving:
EMs: Sandra Dyson [1], Peter Braganca [2]; Thurifer: Simone; Lector: Sam Hitz; Prayers of the Faithful: Angela; Obation-bearers: Malicia & Sara Sue; Usher: Dr. Neboh; Coffee: Volunteer.
(b) VESTRY MEETING:
The Vestry will meet in regular session following Mass in the VICAR'S OFFICE. We will start at 11:15am.
(c) Why/What is a Patronal Feast?
Many have asked these questions over the last few weeks. We will address these questions at Mass in hopes that it would prepare us for the festival.
3. MONDAY, AUGUST 8:
The carpets in the working sacristy - from the top of the stairs leading into the attic all the way to the landing - will be put in on Monday beginning around 10am. We are deeply grateful to our "re-carpetting project" team for their hard-work in pooling resources together for this project. May God richly replenish the resources you spent on this project. You are indeed building up treasures for yourself in heaven and in God's kingdom.
4. PATRONAL FESTIVAL [SUNDAY, AUGUST 15]
Serving:
EMs: Peter Marinkovich [1], Kozetta Garnett [2]; Thurifer: Anthony Yarzue; Lector: Larry Osakwe Sr; Prayers of the Faithful: Debra Mckinney; Usher: Obed; Coffee: Festive potluck brunch.
By popular request, the Jacob Daley's band [same band that played at our patronal feast in 2009] will be playing again during the brunch. Bring your appetite, good humor and dancing shoes!
The Vestry will announce the 2010 recipients of the Theotokos and Magnificat Awards during the brunch. Thanks to all for your nominations; we had an extraordinary list to consider. Build up for yourself treasure in heaven.
5. CONGRATULATIONS:
To Stephanie Walker and Michael as they married on Saturday, August 7 in Texas. Stephanie received your kind and generous gift [cards and money] last Tuesday, before she left for Texas. She was really touched by the kind gesture and asked me to express her thanks to all of you.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
6. Sunday, September 5
Morning Prayer will be prayed at 9:45am to be immediately followed with Mass. This will be a regular feature on all Sundays. Plan on arriving early to join in this worship service or join in quietly if you arrive after 9:45am and Morning Prayer is being prayed. The church encourages everyone to pray daily at least Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. We endorse this spiritual discipline.
7. ORDINATION SILVER JUBILEE MASS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 12
Please, plan on joining our parish on this Sunday, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Vincent Shamo's ordination to the priesthood. Any anniversary is worth celebrating, especially an Ordination Silver Jubilee. Festive food will be potluck so it can truly be our parish's event.
Pray for your priest, his family, his ministry among us and indeed for all bishops, priests, deacons and all who are discerning vocations to various ministries in God's kingdom.
COME TO THE BANQUET OF THE LORD.
"Ora et Labora"
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