Friday, May 8, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, May 10



Beloved of God and of this parish:


Allelluia! Christ is risen!!!!

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • Sunday, May 10: The Sixth Sunday of Easter
  • MOTHERS' DAY: A special invitation to join the Hispanic community at St Mary celebrate Mothers' Day with lots of food and a Mariachi band.
    •  Service (Misa) begins at 1 pm. All are welcome

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.  

3BIBLE 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.   UPCOMING SPECIAL LITURGICAL EVENTS
  • SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION, Thursday, May 14: 
    • JOINT-EUCHARISTIC SERVICE with GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Culver City at St. Mary.  
    • Time: 7 pm
  • DAY OF PENTECOST: Sunday, May 24. Easter season ends. 
    • The Gospel passage John 20:19-23 will be read in as many languages possible. 
    • Questions? Contact Fr. Vincent
  • FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI: Thursday, June 4 
    • Mass at 7 pm including procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament

5.  MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, June 6
  • We will be screening the movie SELMAA chronicle of Martin Luther King'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. 

6.  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • Yes, our parish is on  Facebook and Twitter. 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

7.   UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • FREE BILINGUAL DISASTER AWARENESS COURSE: Sat., May 16
      • Organised and 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 Palms Elementary School, corner of Motor Ave and Palms BlvdLos Angeles.  
      • Time: 10 am to 12 pm. 
      • Opportunity drawings will be made at the venue on the day of the event. Win a prize for your family and collect free materials.
      • Light refreshment will be served at no cost to participants. Spread the word and invite your friends. 
      • Questions? Email the Coalition at PePC034@gmail.com 
    • Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17:  The 70th Anniversary of founding  of Grace Church, Culver City (1945-2015). Let's support our sisters and brothers, partners-in-ministry as they celebrate their anniversary.
  • 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 

8 OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Obed, Nora
  • Belinda and Akshay
  • Pastor Jim Maines, the leadership team and all members of Grace Church, Culver City as they celebrate their 70th Anniversary of founding, May 16 & 17
  • 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 this May and June from various academic programs and institutions, especially, Belinda, Larry Jr, and Jeffrey. Congratulations!
  • 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
www.stmarypalms.org