Friday, July 20, 2012

Parish UPDATE: July 22


Beloved of God and of this parish:

A brief UPDATE from our parish this week

WELCOME
  • This Sunday, July 22, we welcome The Rev. Brad Karelius, former Rector, Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana; Bishop Peter and Mrs. Monica Njoka. 
  • We will have one baptism - Biko - who is under a year old. Parents are Monica and Maurice. Friends and relatives of Monica and Maurice including Grandparents Bishop Peter Njoka, former Bishop of Nairobi Diocese, Kenya and his wife Monica will also be in attendance.
  • Following Mass we will meet in St. Joseph Hall  for a brief post-Mass refreshment provided by Monica and Maurice.
  • I will call the group together and Fr. Brad will make a presentation on Stewardship and then take questions from the audience. 

SUNDAY, JULY 29
  • Following Mass, we will have the second part of the monthly Parish Forum which will focus on the finances of the parish. 
  • I will also make an announcement re: the celebration of our parish's patronal feast on Sunday, September 9, 2012
  • I will give an update on the work to improve the aesthetic feel of the front part of the church and the church grounds
OTHER NEWS:
For news about the Palms Neighborhood, please go to www.palmsla.org
For news about the Diocese of Los Angeles, please go to www.ladiocese.org

OF YOUR CHARITY
Please, continue to pray for Bea and the Boggess family in their bereavement; our Muslim brothers and sisters in this holy month of Ramadan; for the young professionals in our parish community; for all who are travelling at this time.

See you at Mass on Sunday. Invite someone to church.

Fr. Vincent