Friday, May 29, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, May 31

Beloved of God and of this parish:


Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • FREE BILINGUAL DISASTER AWARENESS COURSE: Sat., May 30
    • 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: 12  to 2 pm. Bike Rodeo runs from 10 am to 2 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
  • Sunday, May 31: TRINITY SUNDAY
    • Beginning shortly after Mass, Christian Education will focus on Stewardship and Budget .
    • The monthly meeting of the Lay Discernment Committee of the parish.
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 Tuesday 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 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS
  • Entire month of June: We'll focus on Franciscan spirituality: Society of St. Francis, Third Order Franciscans, 

5.  MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, June 6 from 6 - 8:15 pm
  • 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  UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • Saturday, June 27: Parish Field Trip to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Garden, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. 
  • Sunday, July 5: Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance - 3 to 4 pm.  Hate to Hope:  http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.4866123/k.AF76/From_Hate_to_Hope.htm
  • 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 

7 OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • safety for Vincent - travelling and studying in Chile
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, John Nolan, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. 
  • Belinda and Akshay - preparing to become first-time parents
  • 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
  • the repose of the souls of Fr. Eugenio Ayala and Josephine Njoki Toro
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
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