Friday, July 10, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, July 12

Beloved of God and of this parish:


Here is what is making news in our parish:

1THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY 
  • SATURDAY, JULY 11: Vestry Planning meetings with Bishop Suffragan Diane Bruce, beginning with Mass at 9 am
  • SUNDAY, July 12: SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
    • There will be ONE service - bilingual - on Sunday, July 12 at 11 am. 
    • Bishop Suffragan Diane Bruce will be our Presider and Preacher. 
    • Following Mass, there will be a food sale - pupusas and tamales. Proceeds will go to support our parish ministries.
    • Other non-sale dishes will be provided. Parishioners are encouraged to bring what they can and to enjoy fellowship time with Bishop Bruce. 
    • Invite your friends and buddies to church.


2.  WELCOME ANDREW SHARMA
    • Late Monday, July 6, the Joseph Family welcomed a new addition to their family.  Belinda and Akshay became proud parents of Andrew Sharma. Welcome, Andrew.
    • Congratulations Belinda, Akshay, Anthony, Jai and Joe Joseph.  
3.  SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST
    • Pray for the Rev. Canon. Cindy Voorhees and the congregation of the St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach in search of a new home
    • visit their website  http://www.savesaintjamesthegreat.org/ and follow updates.

4.  BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7: 30 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS
  • Resumes on Sunday, July 19 with a study of the Lectionary Readings for July 26
  • Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

6.  UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • 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.  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 WILL.
8.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • the repose of the soul of Clayton Garnett, former parishioner; for the Garnett family in their grief. 
  • traveling mercies for Julia, 
  • the Rev. Canon. Cindy Voorhees and the congregation of the St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach in search of a new home
  • continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. Delia, Jeff, Roberta Byrd
  • all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
  • all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    
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