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   

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

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

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org