Friday, April 10, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, April 12

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, April 12: The Second Sunday of Easter
    • The final class on the Lenten book: "A Grown up Lent" beginning at 11:30 am in St. Joseph Hall.

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.  LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Our  final class this Sunday,  - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.

4. 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.

5.  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • Yes, we have Facebook and Twitter accounts. Check us out.
  • Our parish is committed to building the reign of God and sharing the Good News of God using available  and appropriate means of communication. Please, Like us on Facebook  and follow us on TWITTER.  Spread the word among your friends and family members who are on social media. Thanks for your help
6.   UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • Saturday, April 25
    •  Organised by The Disaster Awareness (Free) Course, (DAC) sponsored by the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PePC) and taught by the Los Angeles Fire Department [LAFD]. 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 
  • First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office 

7. MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, May 2
  • We will be screening the movie GANDHI. The life of the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British rule through his philosophy of nonviolent protest. 

    Director:

     
  • Run time: 3 hours 12 minutes.
  • Refreshments will be served.
  • Bring your fiends and family. 

8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Nora
  • safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
  • Belinda, Annie
  • Larry Jr graduating from UC Davis.  Congratulations
  • Jeffrey graduating from Hamilton High. Congratulations!
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine   
  • repose of the souls of Aaron Cull and Mary Ramsey (mother of Joanna Cory)
  • all who are mourning death of loved ones: Margaret, Arlene, Joanna, Carol and Pam            
9:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org