Friday, January 31, 2014

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, Feb. 2

 Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
  • Saturday, February 1: Vestry Planning Retreat, Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles. From 9 am to 1 pm.
  • Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. 
  • Christian Education Time [11:15 am]: We begin a four-part series on the "Christian Faith" to be taught by [Fr] Br. Derek, SSF. Please, pick up a flyer. Meet in St. Joseph Hall 
2.   Sunday, February 2: Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas. End of the Christmas season.  We have a special bulletin. Come, celebrate with us
       
3.   HELP NEEDED: Kitchen sink replacement
  • We need all the help we can find to raise $650 to replace our aged kitchen sink in the parish kitchen which has served us faithfully over many years. The Try God Group of AA is also pledging some money and free labor towards this project. 
  • If you can help, please, make a check to "St. Mary in Palms" with "Kitchen sink" in the Memo line. Work will commence as soon as all the money is raised. Your donation may be tax-deductible. 
  • We have so far received $50 plus two more pledges of $50 each. Thanks for your generosity.
4.  CALIFORNIA WATER CRISIS:
  • Please, help conserve water. This is good stewardship. Water is a finite commodity.
  • Pray for rain
  • Please, encourage your friends, family members and neighbors to conserve water.
5.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY:
  • February 2, 9, 16, 23: The Christian Faith.
  • March 2 to April 6: The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis.
  • April 20: Performance of the play: "The Horrowing of Hell" at the 10 am Mass. Cast is needed. Youth and Young Adults preferred. If interested, talk to Debora Shuger ASAP.
  • May 4, 11, 18, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism
  • June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:  Hymnody in worship
  • July: on vacation.
  • August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.
6.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars
  • March 5: Ash Wednesday - services at 8 am12 pm and 7 pm. Ashes will also be imposed on foreheads near the Trader Joes in Culver City.
  • April 13: Palm Sunday.
  • April 17 - 19: Sacred Triduum: 
  • April 19: Easter Vigil beginning at 8 pm
  • April 20: Easter Day. 
7.  UPDATES ON FR. CONNOR LYNN & PVT. OBED AGOE, [US ARMY]

Fr. Lynn:  
675 Cantrill Dr Apt 315, 
Davis, CA 95618. 

Pvt. Agoe, Obed B,  
CCo. 1-13th Infantry Regiment, 
1st Platoon Spartans, 
Bldg. 11000 Dixie Road, 
Fort Jackson. SC 29207
 
8. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Healing for Bianca, Gerda, Anthony,  Ben, Kate, Betty Moreno, Arlene.
  • Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.
  • God's blessings on preparations for our Reggae Gospel Worship Service. We have 4/5th of the band. Urgently needed is a keyboardist and we are ready to go. If you know any such person who is willing to help, have him call Fr. Vincent.
9. For news about:
 See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

Fr. Vincent

... ""Every Christian needs a half hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour." - Saint Francis of Sales "

Friday, January 24, 2014

Parish UPDATE: January 26

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
  • Third Sunday after Epiphany. 
  • Christian Education Time [11:15 am]: Continuing a three-part class in Christian Meditation  led by Julia Bergstrom. Meet in St. Joseph Hall 
2.  ANNUAL PARISH GENERAL MEETING:
  •  Sunday, January 26 beginning with Mass at 10 am. Rector's report will be presented during Mass.
  • As in the past, this is a potluck event. Please, bring your favorite dish and if you can, provide some vegetarian dish as well.          
3. Agenda for Annual Parish Meeting:
Part A:
  • Mass
  • State of the Parish report - The Rector
  • Mass continues and end
Part B:
  • Christian Meditation at 11:15 am - Julia Bergstrom
Part C:
  • Welcome
  • Hymn: We are all one in mission - WLP # 778
  • Introduce Rebecca Merwin & Ledy Hernandez
  • Motion to dispense reading of 2013 APM Minutes
  • Financial Reports
  • Election of new members to Vestry
  • Installation of new Vestry members
  • Motion to adjourn 
4.  NEW STAFF AT ST. MARY
  • Please, plan on meeting and greeting Rebecca Merwin, our new Parish Administrator, and Ledy Hernandez, our new Parish Bookkeeper at our Parish's Annual General Meeting on Sunday, January 26
5. HELP NEEDED: Kitchen sink replacement
  • We need all the help we can find to raise $650 to replace our aged kitchen sink in the parish kitchen which has served us faithfully over many years. The Try God Group of AA is also pledging some money and free labor towards this project. If you can help, please, make a check to "St. Mary in Palms" with "Kitchen sink" in the Memo line. Work will commence as soon as all the money is raised. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Thanks for your generosity.
6.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY:
  • Except as noted, Sunday classes begin at 11:15 am
  • February 2, 9, 16, 23: The Christian Faith.
  • March 2 to April 6: The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis.
  • April 20: Performance of the play: "The Horrowing of Hell" at the 10 am Mass. Cast is needed. Youth and Young Adults preferred.
  • May 4, 11, 18, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism
  • June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:  Hymnody in worship
  • July: on vacation.
  • August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.
7 UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars
  • Saturday, February 1: Vestry Planning Retreat, Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles. From 9 am to 1 pm.
  • Sunday, February 2: Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas. End of the Christmas season. Come, celebrate with us.
  • March 5: Ash Wednesday - services at 8 am; 12 pm and 7 pm. Ashes will also be imposed on foreheads near the Trader Joes in Culver City.
  • April 13: Palm Sunday
  • April 17 - 19: Sacred Triduum
  • April 19: Easter Vigil beginning at 8 pm
  • April 20: Easter Day. 
8.  UPDATES ON FR. CONNOR LYNN & PVT. OBED AGOE, [US ARMY]
Fr. Lynn:  

675 Cantrill Dr Apt 315, 
Davis, CA 95618. 
530.564.4137

Pvt. Agoe, Obed B,  
CCo. 1-13th Infantry Regiment, 
1st Platoon Spartans, 
Bldg. 11000 Dixie Road, 
Fort Jackson. SC 29207
 
9. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Healing for Bianca, Gerda, Anthony,  Ben, Kate, Betty Moreno, Arlene.
  • Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.
  • God's blessings on preparations for our Reggae Gospel Worship Service. We have 4/5th of the band. Urgently needed is a keyboardist and we are ready to go. If you know any such person who is willing to help, have him call Fr. Vincent.
10. For news about:
 See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org


Monday, January 20, 2014

Annual Parish Meeting, Sunday, Jan. 26.

 ANNUAL PARISH GENERAL MEETING:
  •  Sunday, January 26 beginning with Mass at 10 am. Rector's report will be presented during Mass.
  • At 11:15 am, a short meditation will precede the business portion of the AGM
  • As in the past, this is a potluck event. Please, bring your favorite dish and if you can, provide some vegetarian dish as well. 
  • Come meet Rebecca Merwin, our new Parish Administrator and Ledy Hernandez, our new Parish Bookkeeper. 

Parish UPDATE: January 19

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
  • Second Sunday after Epiphany. 
  • Christian Education Time [11:15 am]: Continuing a three-part class in Christian Meditation  led by Julia Bergstrom. Meet in the chapel.
  • VESTRY MEETING in St. Cecilia room beginning at 11:30 am. 
2.  ANNUAL PARISH GENERAL MEETING:
  •  Sunday, January 26 beginning with Mass at 10 am. Rector's report will be presented during Mass.
  • At 11:15 am, a short meditation will precede the business portion of the AGM
  • As in the past, this is a potluck event. Please, bring your favorite dish and if you can, provide some vegetarian dish as well.          
3. NEW STAFF AT ST. MARY
  • Please, plan on meeting and greeting Rebecca Merwin, our new Parish Administrator, and Ledy Hernandez, our new Parish Bookkeeper at our Parish's Annual General Meeting on Sunday, January 26.  
4. PAINTING OF ST. JOSEPH HALL
  • The painting of St. Joseph Hall is now complete. Thanks to all who made it happen,  especially our donors - Sandra, Paul and Arturo. 
5. HELP NEEDED: Kitchen sink replacement
  • We need all the help we can find to raise $650 to replace our aged kitchen sink in the parish kitchen which has served us faithfully over many years. The Try God Group of AA is also pledging some money and free labor towards this project. If you can help, please, make a check to "St. Mary in Palms" with "Kitchen sink" in the Memo line. Work will commence as soon as all the money is raised. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Thanks for your generosity.
6.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY:
  • Except as noted, Sunday classes begin at 11:15 am
  • January 19, 26: Christian Meditation
  • February 2, 9, 16, 23: The Christian Faith.
  • March 2 to April 6: The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis.
  • April 20: Performance of the play: "The Harrowing of Hell" at the 10 am Mass
  • May 4, 11, 18, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism
  • June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:  Hymnody in worship
  • July: on vacation.
  • August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.
7 UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars
  • Saturday, January 18 at 4 pm: Martin Luther King celebration. Venue: Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park. Bishop Michael Curry, North Carolina will be guest preacher.
  • Sunday, February 2: Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas. End of the Christmas season. Come, celebrate with us.
  • March 5: Ash Wednesday - services at 8 am; 12 pm and 7 pm. Ashes will also be imposed on foreheads near the Trader Joes in Culver City.
  • April 13: Palm Sunday.
  • April 17 - 19: Sacred Triduum: 
  • April 19: Easter Vigil beginning at 8 pm
  • April 20: Easter Day. 
8.  UPDATES ON FR. CONNOR LYNN & PVT. OBED AGOE, [US ARMY]

Fr. Lynn:  
675 Cantrill Dr Apt 315, 
Davis, CA 95618. 
530.564.4137

Pvt. Agoe, Obed B,  
CCo. 1-13th Infantry Regiment, 
1st Platoon Spartans, 
Bldg. 11000 Dixie Road, 
Fort Jackson. SC 29207
  • I will be sending out mails to Pvt. Obed on Monday. I will gladly include your [sealed] mail in our package if you'd let me have your mail on Sunday, after Mass or latest by 6 pm Sunday, Jan. 19. 
9. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Healing for Bianca, Gerda, Anthony,  Ben, Kate, Betty Moreno, Arlene.
  • Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.
  • God's blessings on preparations for our Reggae Gospel Worship Service. More details soon.
10. For news about:

 See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

Parish UPDATE: January 12

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
  • The Baptism of our Lord. 
  • Christian Education Time [11:15 am]: Beginning a three-part class in Christian Meditation  led by Julia Bergstrom. Classes will meet on Sunday, January 12, 19 and for about 20 minutes on January 26. Meet in the chapel.
  • Thank you for your pledge and for making the ministries and mission of this parish possible.  
2.  ANNUAL PARISH GENERAL MEETING:
  •  Sunday, January 26 beginning with Mass at 10 am. Rector's report will be presented during Mass.
  • At 11:15 am, a short meditation will precede the business portion of the AGM
  • As in the past, this is a potluck event. Please, bring your favorite dish and if you can, provide some vegetarian dish as well.                
3.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY:
  • Except as noted, Sunday classes begin at 11:15 am
  • January 12, 19, 26: Christian Meditation
  • February 2, 9, 16, 23: The Christian Faith.
  • March 2 to April 6: The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis.
  • April 20: Performance of the play: "The Harrowing of Hell" at the 10 am Mass
  • May 4, 11, 18, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism
  • June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:  Hymnody in worship
  • July: on vacation.
  • August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.
4.  NEW STAFF AT ST. MARY
  • Vestry has approved the hiring of Ms. Rebecca Merwin as Parish Administrator to replace Phyllis Thomas who retired at the end of December 2013. Please, plan on meeting and greeting Rebecca at our Parish's Annual General Meeting on Sunday, January 26. 
  • Vestry has approved the hiring of Ms. Ledy Hernandez, an independent contractor, as our Parish Book-keeper to replace Ms. Marsha Vargas. Ledy began work on Saturday, January 4.   
5. PAINTING OF ST. JOSEPH HALL
  • With funds made possible by a donor and labor provided by members of the TRY GOD GROUP of AA, we will begin re-painting St. Joseph Hall from Monday, January 13. We expect work to be finished by January 17.
6.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars
  • Saturday, January 18 at 4 pm: Martin Luther King celebration. Venue: Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park. Bishop Michael Curry, North Carolina will be guest preacher.
  • Sunday, February 2: Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas. End of the Christmas season. Come, celebrate with us.
  • March 5: Ash Wednesday - services at 8 am; 12 pm and 7 pm. Ashes will also be imposed on foreheads near the Trader Joes in Culver City.
  • April 13: Palm Sunday.
  • April 17 - 19: Great Triduum: 
  • April 19: Easter Vigil beginning at 8 pm
  • April 20: Easter Day. 
7.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Healing for Bianca, Gerda, Anthony,  Ben Shamo, Kate, Betty Moreno, Arlene.
  • Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.
  • God's blessings on preparations for our Reggae Gospel Worship Service. More details soon.
8. For news about:

 See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org