Holy Week and Easter at St. Mary

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY (March 30 to April 1)

• Mass at 9 am

MAUNDY THURSDAY  (April 2)

• Morning Prayer at 9 am
• Proper Liturgy including foot-washing and watch before the Altar of Repose beginning at 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAY (April 3)

• Morning Prayer at 9 am
• Stations of the Cross at 12 pm (midday)
• Proper Liturgy begins at 7 pm

HOLY SATURDAY/EASTER VIGIL (April 4)

• Morning Prayer at 9 am
• Parish Work Day from 9:30 to 11 am
• Vigil service begins at 8 pm

 EASTER SUNDAY April 5

• Mass (English) at 10 am
• Baptism of Ezra - grandchild of Fr. Vincent and Florence
• Parish Easter brunch at 11:30 am in St. Joseph Hall
• Please, sign up to bring food; this is a POTLUCK event
• Misa (Mass in Spanish) at 1 pm

A warm welcome to you and your family awaits you.

Fr. Vincent

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, March 29

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, March 28 - 6 to 8:15pm
• We will be screening the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Director: Mel Gibson. Run time: 127 minutes . 
• Bring your family and buddies
• Refreshments will be served.
• Sunday, March 29: The Sunday of the Passion [Palm Sunday]
• We will gather in the patio between St. Joseph Hall and the Rectory for the first part of the service
• we will process from the patio into the church through the main front doors waving palm branches.

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.   HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

• Monday to Wednesday: (March 30 to April 1)
• Mass at 9 am
• Maundy Thursday: (April 2)
• Morning Prayer at 9 am
• Proper Liturgy including foot-washing and watch before the Altar of Repose beginning at 7 pm
• Good Friday: (April 3)
• Morning Prayer at 9 am
• Stations of the Cross at 12 pm (midday)
• Proper Liturgy begins at 7 pm
• Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil: (April 4)
• Morning Prayer at 9 am 
• Parish Work Day from 9:30 to 11 am
• Vigil service begins at 8 pm

4.  EASTER SUNDAY: April 5

• Mass (English) at 10 am
• Baptism of Ezra - grandchild of Fr. Vincent and Florence 
• Parish Easter brunch at 11:30 am in St. Joseph Hall
• Please, sign up to bring food; this is a POTLUCK event
• Misa (Mass in Spanish) at 1 pm.

5.  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.

6. LENT BOOK STUDY

• A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
• Our classes continue this Sunday,  - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.

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 
• Saturday, April 25: 
• The Disaster Awareness (Free) Course, (DAC) sponsored by the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PePC). Our parish is a member of this Coalition.  
• Venue: The IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave. Los Angeles.  
• Time: 10 am to 12 pm. 
• Opportunity drawings will be made for the first 100 registrants at the venue on the day of the event. 
• Light refreshment will be served at no cost to participants. Flyers are in the narthex. Spread the word and invite your friends. 
• Questions? Email the Coalition at PePC034@gmail.com 

8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR

• Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed 
• all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
• safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
• Belinda, Annie
• Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine   
• holy death for Aaron Cull and healing for Margaret and Arlene
• Larry Jr graduating from UC Davis.  Congratulations!
• Jeffrey graduating from Hamilton High. Congratulations! 

9:   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

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

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, March 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, March 22. The Fifth Sunday in LENT: 
• Welcome The Rev. Canon Connor Lynn, Rector Emeritus, the Navin Family at Mass

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 at 9:30 am and 6:30 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. LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, March 28 - 6 to 8:10pm

• We will be screening the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Director: Mel Gibson. Run time: 127 minutes . 
• 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 
• Saturday, April 25: The Disaster Awareness (Free) Course, (DAC) sponsored by the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PePC). Our parish is a member of this Coalition.  Venue: The IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave. Los Angeles.  Time: 10 am to 12 pm. Opportunity drawings will be made for the first 100 registrants at the venue on the day of the event. Light refreshment will be served at no cost to participants. Flyers are in the narthex. Spread the word and invite your friends. Questions? Email the Coalition at PePC034@gmail.com 

8. HOLY WEEK AT ST. MARY

• Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday): March 29
• Maundy Thursday Proper Liturgy: April 2 at 7 pm 
• Good Friday Proper Liturgy: April 3 at 7 pm. Stations of the Cross at 12 pm. 
• Parish Work Day: Saturday, April 4 from 9:30 am to 11 am
• Easter Vigil: Saturday, April 4 at 8 pm
• Easter Sunday: April 5 at 10 am. Parish Easter potluck follows the 10 am Mass. Please, sign up to bring flowers for the Altar in memory of your loved ones as well as food for the potluck. Thanks. 

9.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR

• Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed 
• all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
• safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
• Belinda, Annie
• Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine   
• Larry Jr graduating from UC Davis.  Congratulations!
• Jeffrey graduating from Hamilton High. Congratulations! 

10:   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

Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.

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

Fr. Vincent

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, March 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, March 15. The Fourth Sunday in LENT: Also known as Laetare Sunday. More here at this link:http://www.fisheaters.com/customslent7.html
• Meeting of the Vestry beginning at 11:30 am

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 at 9:30 am and 6:30 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. LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, March 28 - 6 to 8:10pm

• We will be screening the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Director: Mel Gibson. Run time: 127 minutes . 
• 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. HOLY WEEK AT ST. MARY

• 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
• safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
• Belinda, Annie
• Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   

10:   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

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