Monday, September 28, 2015

Telling our favorite Br. Derek stories

Many of you would remember I promised to work with the Vestry to set a date and time for us to gather together and celebrate the life and witness of Br. Derek as soon as we can. That time is now. 

So, join us on Sunday, October 4 (Feast of St. Francis) for Mass and a celebratory refreshment time immediately following Mass in St. Joseph Hall. We will hope to wrap up by 12:30 pm. If you know anyone who might benefit from such a time of sharing, please, invite the person to this event. 

We will have opportunity to tell our favorite Br. Derek story, reflect on his life, witness and draw strength from one another in our grief and bereavement to carry his faith legacy forward. 

If you would like to bring some food or refreshment, that would be okay but Vestry will provide enhanced coffee hour materials.

Spread the word. See you on Sunday.

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Requiem for Br. Derek, SSF

REQUIEM MASS

BR DEREK FORD, SSF, Ch. St. J. 

HERE AT

ST. MARY IN PALMS


(TODAY)  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 

AT 4 PM

Friday, September 18, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Br. Derek's Requiem

The Society of St. Francis; the Franciscan family of Third Orders, Associates and Oblates; the Parish of St. Mary in Palms and the Church of Epiphany formally announce the death of Br. Derek Ford, SSF, Ch.St.J, on September 5 at the Franciscan Friary, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles

Requiem Mass and celebration of Br. Derek's life and witness:
  • On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 4 pm at the Parish of St. Mary in Palms, 3647 Watseka Ave. Los Angeles. CA 90034. 
  • Br. Jude Hill, SSF, Minister Provincial, will be main celebrant
  •  Frs. Vincent Shamo and Thomas Carey will be con-celebrants
  •  Fr. Thomas Carey will be homilist. 

*** During the Offertory Hymn, a collection will be taken to establish a memorial for Br. Derek. Please, make check out to: Society of St. Francis with "Memorial for Br. Derek" in the Memo column. Thanks for your contribution to this Memorial fund in honor of Br. Derek, SSF. Ch.St.J

This will be Mass of the Resurrection and clergy wishing to vest, should wear white stole. 

Repast in St. Joseph Hall, Parish of St. Mary in Palms, following the Mass.

Br. Derek's favorite sermon opener: 
"Lord, open our ears to hear what you ask of us or would like us to do for you today, not yesterday or tomorrow but today".

May the soul of Br. Derek, SSF, priest and friar, and the souls of all the departed, rest in peace and rise in glory.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Requiem Mass for Br. Derek, SSF, Ch.St.J (1932-2015)

The Society of St. Francis; the Franciscan family of Third Orders, Associates and Oblates; the Parish of St. Mary in Palms and the Church of Epiphany formally announce the death of Br. Derek Ford, SSF, Ch.St.J, on September 5 at the Franciscan Friary, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles

Requiem Mass and celebration of Br. Derek's life and witness:
  • On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 4 pm at the Parish of St. Mary in Palms, 3647 Watseka Ave. Los Angeles. CA 90034. 
  • Br. Jude Hill, SSF, Minister Provincial, will be main celebrant
  •  Frs. Vincent Shamo and Thomas Carey will be con-celebrants
  •  Fr. Thomas Carey will be homilist. 

*** During the Offertory Hymn, a collection will be taken to establish a memorial for Derek. Please, make check out to: Society of St. Francis with "Memorial for Br. Derek" in the Memo column. Thanks for your contribution to this Memorial fund in honor of Br. Derek, SSF. Ch.St.J

This will be Mass of the Resurrection and clergy wishing to vest, should wear white stole. 

Repast in St. Joseph Hall, Parish of St. Mary in Palms, following the Mass.

Br. Derek's favorite sermon opener: 
"Lord, open our ears to hear what you ask of us or would like us to do for you today, not yesterday or tomorrow but today".

"Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb".  Br. Derek is now seated at that supper/banquet. Glory to God.

May the soul of Br. Derek, SSF, priest and friar, and the souls of all the departed, rest in peace and rise in glory.


Fr. Vincent

Friday, September 11, 2015

Parish UPDATE: September 13

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:  SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
  •  FEAST OF THE BVM: PATRONAL FEAST - SEPTEMBER 13:
  • only ONE Mass for the day - Bilingual Mass at 11:30 am
  • POTLUCK EVENT.
  • Please, help to set up, bring food and help clean up.
  • Invite your friends and buddies to church
  • Weather will be hot, please, stay hydrated.

2.  UPDATE ON BR. DEREK FORD, SSF:
  • The Requiem Mass for Br. Derek Ford, SSF will be at St. Mary on Saturday, September 19 at 4 pm. 
  • Br. Jude, SSF, Minister Provincial, will preside; Frs. Vincent Shamo and Thomas Carey will con-celebrate and Fr. Thomas Carey will be homilist. The St. Mary Choir will be in attendance
  • Please, join us in celebrating Br. Derek's life and witness. Bring friends and finger-foods.

3 BIBLE 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 friends

4.  UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • 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
  • Saturday, September 26 from 11 am to 3 pm. The 4th annual Faris Drive Block party. All kinds of volunteer help urgently needed. Please, talk to Fr. Vincent, asap.

5 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.

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. Delia, Jeff, Roberta Beard, Mary Jane.
  • refugees worldwide especially those fleeing wars in the Mediterranean and EU regions
  • all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
  • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
7.    FOR NEWS ABOUT
  • the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
  • the Episcopal Church, please, click on www.episcopalchurch.org
8.    Like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org

Friday, September 4, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, September 6

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:  FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
    • Invite your friends and buddies to church
    • Weather will be hot, please, stay hydrated.

2.  UPDATE ON BR. DEREK FORD, SSF:
  • Br. Derek is now resting comfortably in the Franciscan Friary surrounded by his loving and caring brothers Franciscan and a Hospice Care team. 
  • In the meantime, I ask that you keep in your prayers the Franciscan Friars especially, Br. Jude, Br. Hughes, Br. Antonio, Br. Ambrose Cristobal, Br. Ivanildo, Br. Dunstan, Fr. Thomas Carey and Mr. John Ford (Br. Derek's brother).
  • Contact phone numbers for SSF, Lincoln Heights are: 
    • (Home) 323-222-7495 and 
    • Br. Ambrose's cell # 323-371-2906 to arrange for visitation times. 
  • Let us love and care for Br. Derek to the very end taking our inspiration from Jesus "having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end"..John 13:1

3.  FEAST OF THE BVM: PATRONAL FEAST - SEPTEMBER 13:
  • Please, join us on Sunday, September 13 as we celebrate our Parish's patronal feast.  
  • There'll be only ONE Mass for the day - Bilingual Mass at 11:30 am
  • POTLUCK EVENT.
  • Please, help to set up, bring food and help clean up. Sign up sheet in St. Joseph Hall.

4.  BIBLE 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 friends

 5.   UPCOMING FAITH FORMATION MATERIALS
  • Sunday, September 6Class on Lectionary readings for September 13
    • Isaiah 50:4-9a

    • James 3:1-12

    • Mark 8:27-38

6.  UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • 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
  • Saturday, September 26 from 11 am to 3 pm. The 4th annual Faris Drive Block party. All kinds of volunteer help urgently needed. Please, talk to Fr. Vincent, asap.

7 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.
  • for making Fr. Vincent's 30th anniversary of ordination celebrations (last week) a truly thanksgiving event.

8.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • continued healing for Br. Derek Ford, SSF, Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. Delia, Jeff, Roberta Beard, Mary Jane.
  • refugees worldwide especially those fleeing wars in the Mediterranean and EU regions
  • safety for all who are travelling the holiday weekend.
  • all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
  • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
9.    FOR NEWS ABOUT
10.    Like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org