Beloved of God and of this parish:
An update of happenings in the parish:
1. BIBLE STUDY:
Every Wednesday at 7pm in the chapel. Currently studying The Letter of James. Join us if you can. No papers to write and no questions considered inappropriate. Bring your own Bible though. We are usually done by 8pm.
2. CLOSURE OF VENICE BLVD:
The marathon will be going through Venice THIS SUNDAY. Venice Blvd. will be closed from 4am to 11am. Please, find alternate routes to get to church. Don't miss your appointment with God.
3. NOTICE FOR ANNUAL PARISH MEETING:
Notice is hereby given to all that the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING of this parish will be held on SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010 in St. Joseph Hall following Mass. This is constitutionally mandated by State and Church authorities. Please, endeavor to attend. A full agenda will be sent next week by email and posted also on the parish website. Food will be provided by the Church. If you would like to help, please, talk with Fr. Shamo or Phyllis Thomas in the parish office
4. UPDATE ON CHALICES:
We are in the process of acquiring one of the two chalices to be consecrated by the Bishop Diocesan during his Canonical Visitation to the parish on April 10. Cost of the first chalice is about $200 excluding the cost of engraving the name of the donor or the one in whose honor the chalice is donated. This is far cheaper than what others are paying for similar products.
5. CANONICAL VISITATION by Bishop Diocesan, J. Jon Bruno: April 10, 2011
Basis for Canonical Visitation: Re-established by the Council of Trent [16th Century]
Patriarchs, primates, metropolitans and bishops shall not fail to visit their respective dioceses either personally, or if they be lawfully impeded, by their vicar-general or visitor; if unable on account of its extent to make the visitation of the whole diocese annually, they shall visit at least the greater part thereof, so that the whole shall be completed within two years, either by themselves or their visitors. Of the purpose of visitation the Council says: But the principal object of all the visitations shall be to lead men to sound and orthodox doctrine by banishing heresies, to maintain good morals, and to correct such as are evil; by admonition and exhortation to animate the people to religion, peace, and innocence, and to put in vogue whatever else may be dictated by the prudence of the visitors for the benefit of the faithful, as time, place and opportunity shall permit.
Right of Visitation: The right of visitation belongs to all prelates who have ordinary jurisdiction over persons in the external forum. Source: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15479a.htm
6. VESTRY MEETING:
Next scheduled Vestry Meeting is Sunday, January 16 following Mass. Please, share your concerns with your Vestry members or Wardens. Remember that Vestry meetings are open meetings unless otherwise designated as closed. Take active part in your parish.
Eucharistic Ministers: Kozetta Garnett [1] & Peter Marinkovich [2]
Thurifer: Peter Braganca
Lector: Elliott Ryder
Prayers of the Faithful: Bea Boggess
Usher: Robby Igodan
See you at Mass.
Fr. Shamo
