Beloved of God and of this parish:
A. THIS SUNDAY, November 11
(a) As already published, we will be observing this Sunday as Day of Remembrance and focusing on Veteran families. Not too late to invite your Veteran friends to church tomorrow. Sandra Dyson would be our homilist.
(b) St. Joseph Hall has been rented for an event on Sunday, Nov. 11 and will be "decorated" Saturday afternoon. Depending on how much decoration is needed and weather, we will provide alternate venue for coffee hour post-Mass.
(c) The Worship Committee will meet in the Rector's Office following Mass if the patio is not available.
B. NEW ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY NAMED
Yes, the Anglican Communion has a new Archbishop of Canterbury who will take over from Dr. Rowan Williams.
Here is a link: http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=247k65q0nq1fl
C. UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. THRIFT (RUMMAGE) SALE:
(a) Friday, November 16 - all day preparation and pricing of items for the rummage (thrift) sales to raise funds for the church.
(b) Saturday, November 17 - sale begins at 8 am and finishes at 3 pm.
2. POKER NIGHT FUNDRAISER
We will host a Poker Night to raise funds for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease. This is a private initiative and our parish will get a share of the funds raised. A $40 donation is requested. We expect over 50 participants. Please, invite your Poker friends to the event. Event begins at 4 pm.
3. NOVEMBER IS___:
- National Diabetes Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month as well as
- Hospice Palliative Care Month.
- We will have two conversations on Hospice Palliative Care on November 25 after Mass. Conversation would include preparing Advance Directives and Funeral Plans
4. EVENSONG AT ST. MARY
Tired at the end of the day from all that office work and traffic? Need some time to pray with friends? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm to pray the Evening Service from the Book of Common Prayer. Spread the word and bring your friends.
5. THANKSGIVING DAY JOINT EUCHARISTIC SERVICE
At Grace Lutheran Church, 4427 Overland Ave, Culver City at 10 am on Thursday, November 22. This is an annual event going back many years. Join us in celebrating our common discipleship and witness to the reconciling love of God.
6. POST ELECTION
The 2012 national elections are over. It is time to pray and work for reconciliation across our nation and healing of our land asking God to begin first with "me/us". Christ has given us the ministry of reconciliation, we come therefore as ambassadors of Christ. - 2 Corinthians 5:18 - 20
7. Of your charity, please pray for:
(a) those recovering from recent illness: Jon Bruno, Bianca Mussenden, Anthony Joseph, Patrick Williams, Cyprian Fields
(b) all who are recovering from the effects of super-storm Sandy.
(c) all who have been recently diagnosed with Cancer: Rosina
(d) all who work to make the Palms community safe for residents and businesses.
(e) all Veterans and their families
(f) the Diocese of Los Angeles as it prepares to meet on December 8 at Diocesan Convention
(g) God's blessings on our Stewardship Campaign, our shared ministries and vocations in this community.
(h) our students: Vincent, Larry and Simone (College); Jeffrey, Audrey, Michelle (Middle and High School)
See you at Mass on Sunday.
Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
... ""Every Christian needs a half hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour." - Saint Francis of Sales "
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