Friday, March 20, 2015

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:

1THIS 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! 
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See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent