Friday, September 30, 2016

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, October 2

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here's what's making news THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY'S 

1 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 at 6 pm
    • Screening of the movie "THE WAR ROOM" -  
    • Starring: Priscilla Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Alex Kendrick, Karen Abercrombie, Michael Jr., Beth 
    • In St. Joseph Hall
    • Please, spread the word and invite your friends
 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2:  THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
    • BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS:
    • Br. Ivanildo, SSF will be our Guest Celebrant and preacher at the 10 am Mass
    • Blessing of the animals will begin at 11:15 am in the plaza in front of the church. Please, spread the word and bring your pet companions to receive the church's blessing
    • Encourage your family and friends to come to church with you.

2 BIBLE STUDY: 
    • (English) Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the church.
    • We are currently studying the Letter of James
    • Join us if you can. We'll meet in the Sacristy.

3.  ALPHA
    • Is currently on a hiatus. We'll resume on Saturday, October 8 at 6 pm
    • Talk to Kevin if you have questions.

4.   CLASSES IN CHRISTIAN FORMATION : SUNDAYS AT 11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • On hiatus, to resume Sunday, October 16
  • We'll meet in the Lady Chapel.

 5.  SEARCH COMMITTEE CANDIDATES FOR BISHOP COADJUTOR  - Diocese of Los Angeles
  • Please, go to the following link for the list of candidates and their bios:  http://episcopalnews.ladiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/3180923
6.   THANK YOU
    • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible. May God richly replenish what you generously share with our parish and its ministries. 
    • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (Paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILL.

7.  UPCOMING EVENTS:

 5TH ANNUAL FARIS NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK party - celebrating our neighborhood and our neighbors. 
    • When: Saturday, October 8 from 11 am to 3 pm. However, Faris Drive between Charnock Ave and Hannum Dr will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 9 am to 4 pm.
    • (Where) Event site: Faris Drive between Charnock Ave and Hannum Dr.(Palms)
    • This is a potluck event. Bring some food to share. We will provide burgers, hot dogs
    • Meet staff from our Council District 5 and our Councilman, Paul Koretz
    • To volunteer for the event, send message to Fr. Vincent
    • Spread the word.

8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
  • God's blessings and guidance for Unati and Dela, co-founders of Live Your Life Consultants, (LYLC) LLC, our new partners in ministry
  • continued healing for Bishop Jon Bruno, Mary Bruno, Mary Jane, Amy Gaskin,  Diane, Gerda, Lira, Rose Quaye, Ben, Sr. Rosina, OSH, Christian Swayne, OHC,  Beverly Humpstone, the Clergy and people of St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach.
  • all who work hard at finding solutions to gun violence in our streets. 
  • all political and state leaders that they will promote civility in our public discourse and respect the dignity of every person.
  • the repose of the souls of Timothy Flynn., Ezina Woyanga, Br. Sam DeMerell, OHC; Mostafa, Shimon Peres, Arnold Palmer.  May they rest in peace and rise in glory. 
  • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, YasmineJason,  Annabelle, Biko Lisustha, Amani Lisustha

9.   FOR NEWS ABOUT
  • the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on Facebook: PepC90034
  • the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
  • the Episcopal Church, please, click on www.episcopalchurch.org
  • the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org

10.  Like us on Facebook,  follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org