Friday, February 27, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, March 1

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Saturday, February 28: In commemoration of Black Heritage month and the Season of Lent, we will have the screening of the movie: "Freedom Now." Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa. Length: 60 minutes. Color. DVD Format. Venue: St. Joseph Hall. Time: 6 - 7 pm.
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.
  • Sunday, March 1. The Second Sunday in LENT

2.  THANK YOU:
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILLS.  

3.  BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. 
  • We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. 
  • Bring your Bible and your buddies.

4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Daily Mass at 9 am
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. 
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Our classes continue this Sunday,  - from 11:30 am to 12 pm

6. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME:
  • Sunday, March 8.
  • Best to move your clocks one hour forward Saturday night (March 7)
 7. LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, March 28 - 6 to 7pm
  • We will be screening the movie "A Man for All Seasons". Adaptation of Robert Bolt's play about Sir Thomas More, a Catholic statesman in England who rebelled against Henry VIII's self-proclaimed status as the head of the Church of England and paid for his religious beliefs by having his head exhibited on London Bridge.  Run time: 120 minutes. . 
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.

8.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office 
  • Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday): March 29
  • Maundy Thursday: April 2
  • Good Friday: April 3
  • Parish Work Day and Easter Vigil: April 4
  • Easter Sunday: April 5

9.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed 
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Belinda, Annie
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
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See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Friday, February 20, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, February 22

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, February 22: The First Sunday in LENT
  • For those who observe it, happy (Chinese) New Year. This is the year of the Goat. http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/goat.asp
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILLS. Thank you. 

3.  BIBLE STUDY: Beginning Wednesday, February 25
  • Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We will be studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and your buddies.
4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. 
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Our classes on this book  begin this Sunday, -  First Sunday in Lent - February 22 - from 11:30 am to 12 pm

6.  LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, February 28 - 6 to 7pm
  • In commemoration of Black Heritage month and the Season of Lent, we will have the screening of the movie: "Freedom Now." Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa. Length: 60 minutes. Color. DVD Format. Venue: St. Joseph Hall. 
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.

7.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan atPadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Mauricio's Mom
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
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See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Friday, February 13, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, February 15

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, February 15: The Last Sunday after Epiphany
  • For those who observe it, Happy Valentine's Day
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILLS. Thank you. 

3.  BIBLE STUDY: Beginning February 25
  • Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We will be studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and your buddies.
4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Lent begins on Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday), February 18. 
  • We have three services at 8 am; 12 noon and 7 pm. 
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. beginning on February 20.  
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Pick your copy of the book after Mass on Sunday, February 15. 
  • Our classes on this book  begin on First Sunday in Lent - February 22 - from 11:30 am to 12 pm

6.  LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, February 28 - 6 to 7pm
  • In commemoration of Black Heritage month and the Season of Lent, we will have the screening of the movie: "Freedom Now." Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa. Length: 60 minutes. Color. DVD Format. Venue: St. Joseph Hall. 
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.

7.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Mauricio's Mom
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
9:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
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See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Friday, February 6, 2015

Parish UPDATE: February 8

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, February 8: The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Meeting of the Lay Discernment Committee beginning at 11:30 am
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILLS. Thank you. 

3.  BIBLE STUDY: 
  • Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. 
  • No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and your buddies.
4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Lent begins on Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday), February 18. 
  • We have three services at 8 am; 12 noon and 7 pm. 
  • It is not too early to begin looking for the palm branches given to you last year. We'll need them to burn for the ashes to be imposed on Ash Wednesday.
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. beginning on February 20.  
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Classes begin on First Sunday in Lent - February 22 - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.
  • Pick your copy of the book as soon as they become available. 

6.  LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, February 28 - 6 to 7pm
  • In commemoration of Black Heritage month and the Season of Lent, we will have the screening of the movie: "Freedom Now." Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa. Length: 60 minutes. Color. DVD Format. Venue: St. Joseph Hall. 
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.

7.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Mauricio's Mom
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
9:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.

See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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