Beloved of God:
Here is what is making news in our parish:
1. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
- Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.
- Christian Education [11:30 am]: We continue our 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 16:
- Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
- Vestry Meeting
- Christian Education
3. Fundraising for replacing kitchen sink:
- Please, support our food sale this Sunday, February 9 following Mass. 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. 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 $350 in pledges. Thanks for your generosity.
4. CALIFORNIA WATER CRISIS:
- Please, help conserve water. This is good stewardship. Water is a finite commodity.
- Thanksgiving for moderate rain and showers. Pray for rain and seasonable weather.
- 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 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.
7. 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.
- For Denise, travelling at this time.
8. For news about:
- the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
- the Expo Line construction, please, click on www.buildexpo.org
- the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org
See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.
Fr. Vincent
