Parish UPDATE: Sunday, October 4

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:  

• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4:  NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
• Telling our favorite Br. Derek stories: join us this Sunday, October 4 (Feast of St. Francis) for Mass and a celebratory refreshment time immediately following Mass in St. Joseph Hall.
  
  
  We will have opportunity to tell our favorite Br. Derek story, reflect on his life, witness and draw strength from one another in our grief and bereavement to carry his faith legacy forward.  We will hope to wrap up by 12:30 pm. If you know anyone who might benefit from such a time of sharing, please, invite the person to this event. If you would like to make a donation to the Br. Derek, SSF memorial fund, please make check payable to "St. Mary in Palms" with "Br. Derek memorial fund" in the Memo column. Thank you for your generosity.
  
  
  If you would like to bring some food or refreshment, that would be okay but Vestry will provide enhanced coffee hour materials.
• Invite your friends and buddies to church
• Weather will be hot, please, stay hydrated.

2.   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 friends

3. UPCOMING SERIES ON FAITH FORMATION:

• October 11. 18 and 25: 
• Conversations on the possibility of starting a Stephen's Ministries at St. Mary. Series will include short videos and Q & A. 
• more information at https://www.stephenministries.org/
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• November 15 to December 13:  Kathleen Norris's "Embracing A Life of Meaning". A five-session Study. 
  
  
  Session 1: Belief Matters:  (To what do we give our hearts? What is the core message of what we believe?
  
  
  Session 2: The Bible Matters: (How is the Bible's story reflected in our daily lives? What is it about the Bible that always seems to address our present moment?
  
  
  Session 3: Community Matters: (In community, individualism and imperfection meet grace and acceptance. What is our part in the Body of Christ?)
  
  
  Session 4: Place Matters: (In what ways is faith set within the physical space of home, church, land, and people?)
  
  
  Session 5: We Matter: (What does it mean to remain in God's image and to counter our selfishness by embracing the world and its needs.
  
  
  Small Group DVD: $39.95
  Participant's Workbook: $12.95.

4.  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

5.  THANK YOU

• for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
• to all who helped make possible the 4th Annual Faris Drive Block party last Saturday, Sept. 26

• Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (Paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILL.

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR

• continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. Delia, Jeff, Roberta Beard, Mary Jane. Gerda is at Country Villa Mar Vista Rehabilitation Center, 3966 Marcasel Ave. Los Angeles. Okay to take her flowers. 
• all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
• Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    

7.    FOR NEWS ABOUT

• the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
• the Episcopal Church, please, click on www.episcopalchurch.org
  

• the Expo Line construction, please, click on www.buildexpo.org

• the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org

8.    Like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org