Thursday, October 20, 2016

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, October 23

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  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23:  THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
    • Please, invite your friends to church.
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
    • continues this Saturday at 6 pm
    • Talk to Kevin if you have questions.
4.   CLASSES IN CHRISTIAN FORMATION : SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM to 12 PM
    • Conversation on 2016 Presidential Elections and Ballot Measures for L.A County
    • We'll meet in the Lady Chapel.
 5.  CANDIDATES FOR BISHOP COADJUTOR  - Diocese of Los Angeles
    • Another chance to meet candidates for bishop coadjutor planned in Inglewood
    • The H. Belfield Hannibal Chapter of Union of Black Episcopalians along with Holy Faith Church will sponsor a meet-and-greet with five of the six candidates for Bishop Ccoadjutor at 4 p.m.  Sunday, October 23, at Holy Faith, 260 N. Locust Avenue in Inglewood. Candidates attending will be the Rev. Paul Fromberg, the Rev. Rachel Nyback, the Rev. Anna Olson, the Rev. John Taylor, and the Rev. Mauricio Wilson. The sixth candidate, the Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon, who is based in Paris, France, will be unable to attend. All members of the diocesan community, especially those who could not attend the Oct. 7 -9 regional forums with the candidates, are invited to attend this informal gathering, at which a meal featuring soul food and a taco bar will be served.
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 AT ST. MARY'S:
    • Saturday, October 29 from 9 am to 12 pm
      • Free Flu vaccinations
      • A collaborative initiative between Los Angeles Country Department of Public Health & St. Mary in Palms
      • Spread the word, bring your friends
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,  Diane, Gerda, Lira, Rose Quaye, Ben, Sr. Rosina, Christian Swayne, 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 Ezina Woyanga and Doris Peyton Guthrie, wife of the Rev. Canon Harvey Guthrie, professor at Bloy House. 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
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