Friday, February 8, 2013

Parish UPDATE: February 10


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1THIS WEEKEND:
  • Worship Committee meets on Saturday, February 9 following the 9 am Mass.
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series continue this Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 pm. This is the last in the series. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by. 
2. THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 10:

NOTICE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms will be held on Sunday, February 10 following the 10 am Mass in St. Joseph Hall. Business Agenda will include, 2013 budget; election of Vestrymembers, etc. Please, endeavor to attend Mass and the Annual General Meeting. Food will be POTLUCK so bring your favorite dish.

3. LENT AT ST. MARY
  • Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joe's at Mid-day.
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? To sign up, talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin. Classes will meet Thursday at 7pm in St. Cecelia room beginning 2/21.
  • EVENSONG: Tuesdays & Fridays at 7 pm
  • Stations (Way) of the Cross: Fridays at 9:25 am and 6:30 pm. We meet in the Chapel.
4UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Pledge Cards: If you have not picked up your Pledge Cards or Pledge Envelopes, please remember to do this on Sunday. Our talents, treasure and time makes the ministries of this parish possible. Thanks for sharing your spiritual and temporal gifts with us
  • Confirmation classes continue on Saturday, February 23 with a field-trip to the Museum of Tolerance following the 9 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP. 
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Re-painting of the main and side church doors.
  • Renovation work in the kitchen
  • Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
    • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from  7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm
    • Parliament of World Religions - occasional meetings
    • Astrology Club: meets mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
    • The Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) will meet on the last Saturday of the month beginning February 23 in St. Joseph Hall from 1 to 4 pm
5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh, Ava, Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH.
  • Blessings on all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Obed, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • The peoples of Syria, Mali and Tunisia, Egypt.
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter
  • Safe travel for Robby.
6.  PLAZA IN FRONT OF CHURCH:
  • The first phase of work on the plaza in front of the church has been completed. This is the portion funded by the  Palms Neighborhood Council. It includes the construction of interior perimeter wall with red bricks and the paving of the sitting area with concrete.
  • The second phase to be funded by the parish includes the provision of park benches, the planting of flowers, the installation of a small water-fall (fountain) and eventual provision of wi-fi access. If you can help with any of these, please talk to Fr. Vincent ASAP. 
  • A date for official dedication will be announced in due course.
7. EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent