Friday, June 26, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, June 28

Beloved of God and of this parish:


Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • Saturday, June 27:
    • Requiem Mass for Ann Moreland Walters, mother of Stephanie Zynda, at 9 am
    • Rummage Sale to raise funds for the mission and ministries of this parish: 8 am to 3 pm
  • SUNDAY, June 28: FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST


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 WILL.  

3BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7: 30 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS
  • Entire month of June: We'll focus on Franciscan spirituality: Society of St. Francis, Third Order Franciscans
  • Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

5.  UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • Sunday, July 5: Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance - 3 to 4 pm.  Hate to Hope: More information at: http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.4866123/k.AF76/From_Hate_to_Hope.htm
  • First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are still open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office

6 BISHOP SUFFRAGAN DIANE BRUCE'S VISIT TO ST. MARY
    • SaturdayJuly 11: 9 am to 8 pm:  Meetings with the Vestry
    • SundayJuly 12: Official visit to the parish. Bishop Diane will preside and preach and administer the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation if there are candidates.
    • If you have or know anyone desiring baptism, please, let Fr. Vincent know asap.
    • Invite your friends to church on Sunday, July 12.

7.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • traveling mercies for Vincent, Debora, Russ, Julia, Mark K.
  • healing of our country in the light of the Supreme Court rulings on Affordable Care Act and Marriage Equality
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. 
  • Belinda and Akshay - preparing to become first-time parents
  • All delegates to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church now meeting in Utah to among other business agenda, elect a new Presiding Bishop for The Episcopal Church
  • all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
  • all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
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Fr. Vincent

Friday, June 19, 2015

Parish UPDATE: June 21

Beloved of God and of this parish:


Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • SUNDAY, June 20: FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
  • VESTRY MEETING: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm


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 WILL.  

3BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS
  • Entire month of June: We'll focus on Franciscan spirituality: Society of St. Francis, Third Order Franciscans
  • Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

5.  SUMMER PARISH RUMMAGE SALE: June 27
  • Saturday, June 27 from 8 am to 3 pm
  • Setting up on Friday, June 26 from 10 am. 
  • Volunteers welcome and needed.  
6.    UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • Sunday, July 5: Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance - 3 to 4 pm.  Hate to Hope: More information at: http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.4866123/k.AF76/From_Hate_to_Hope.htm
  • First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are still open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office

7 BISHOP SUFFRAGAN DIANE BRUCE'S VISIT TO ST. MARY
    • SaturdayJuly 11: 9 am to 8 pm:  Meetings with the Vestry
    • SundayJuly 12: Official visit to the parish. Bishop Diane will preside and preach and administer the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation if there are candidates.
    • If you have or know anyone desiring baptism, please, let Fr. Vincent know asap.
    • Invite your friends to church on Sunday, July 12.

8.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • traveling mercies for Vincent
  • the repose of the souls of The Rev. Clementa Pinckney, 41; Cynthia Hurd, 54; The Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, 45; Tywanza Sanders, 26; Ethel Lee Lance, 70; Susie Jackson, 87; Depayne Middleton-Doctor, 49; The Rev. Daniel Simmons, 74; Myra Thompson, 59 murdered on Wednesday, June 17 at Emanuel AME Church, Charleston, SC
  • parishioners of Emanuel AME Church, the people of Charleston, SC in their grief; and justice for Dylann Roof.
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. 
  • Belinda and Akshay - preparing to become first-time parents
  • all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
  • all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
9.    FOR NEWS ABOUT
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Fr. Vincent

Friday, June 5, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, June 7

Beloved of God and of this parish:


Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, June 6 from 6 - 8:15 pm
    • We will be screening the movie SELMAA chronicle of Martin Luther King  Jr''s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.
    • Director:   

    • Run time: 128 minutes
    • Refreshments will be served.Bring your fiends and family

  • SUNDAY, June 7: SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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 WILL.  

3BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS
  • Entire month of June: We'll focus on Franciscan spirituality: Society of St. Francis, Third Order Franciscans
  • Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

5.  SUMMER PARISH RUMMAGE SALE: June 27
  • Saturday, June 27 from 8 am to 3 pm
  • Setting up on Friday, June 26 from 10 am. 
  • Volunteers welcome and needed.  
6.    UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • Saturday, June 20: Parish Field Trip to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Garden, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. 
  • Sunday, July 5: Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance - 3 to 4 pm.  Hate to Hope: More information at: http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.4866123/k.AF76/From_Hate_to_Hope.htm
  • First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are still open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office

7 BISHOP SUFFRAGAN DIANE BRUCE'S VISIT TO ST. MARY
    • SaturdayJuly 11: 9 am to 8 pm:  Meetings with the Vestry
    • SundayJuly 12: Official visit to the parish. Bishop Diane will preside and preach and administer the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation if there are candidates.
    • If you have or know anyone desiring baptism, please, let Fr. Vincent know asap.
    • Invite your friends to church on Sunday, July 12.

8.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • safety for Vincent, Michael, Linda, Julia and Fr. Anderson
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, John Nolan, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. 
  • Belinda and Akshay - preparing to become first-time parents
  • all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
  • all in our parish who are graduating from various academic programs and institutions, especially, Belinda, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Michelle. Congratulations!
  • all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
9.    FOR NEWS ABOUT
10.    Like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent