Friday, July 7, 2017

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, July 9

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 happening THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY'S


1SATURDAY, JULY 8: 
 Ordination and Consecration of Reverend Canon John Harvey Taylor, Bishop-Coadjutor
    • Venue:  Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center in Los Angeles. 
    • Liturgy begins at 1:30 pm. Ticket holders should plan on being seated by 12:30 pm
    • Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be chief consecrator and also preside at the liturgy, 
    • A picnic reception will follow the service.
    • 4 tickets still available. If you need a ticket, please let Fr. Vincent know before 10 pm tonight.

2.  SUNDAY, JULY 9. THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
    • Please, stay hydrated; it's going to be hot these next few days. If you need to, use the "Cooling Center" at the Culver City Senior Center, off Overland and Culver Blvd. Call  (310) 253-6700
    • Please, invite your friends to church

3.  CLASSES IN CHRISTIAN FORMATION SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • On break. 
  • We'll resume July 9

4.  SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS:  SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
    • Join us every Saturday evening from 6 to 8 pm for our Summer Movie series.
    • Possible choices include: The Lion King; La la Land; Artic Tale; The Island President; Time to Choose; Happy Feet.
    • Watch this space next week for more information.
    • Spread the word, plan on bringing the family and your friends.

5.  THANK YOU
    • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2016
    • May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries. 
    • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2017 to help share God's good news of reconciliation and build the kingdom of God
    • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS at our website or include our parish in your  WILL

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
    • The Rev. Can. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Coadjutor-elect of the Diocese of Los Angeles
    • continued healing for Lorrie Morrison, Bishop Diane Bruce, Bishop Jon Bruno, Mary Bruno, Mary Jane, Diane, Gerda, Jai Joseph, Anthony Joseph, Ben, Mauricio, Gloria, Lyra, Carlos, Eva, Maria, Sr. Rosina, Edgar Weaver, Shola, Peter, Alexandra Brucoli, Dr. Thomas Hedberg, the Clergy and people of St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach.
    • the repose of the souls of Rev. Canon Roger Wood, priest; Chuck Morrison and Beatrice Opoku.  May their souls rest in peace and rise in glory. 
    • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine, Charlene, Victor, Jason,  Annabelle, Biko, Amani, Rohan (Andrew), Oscar Antonio, Diego, Ezra, Sebastian, David, Sanaya Evelyn, Brondzie and Senya

7.  FOR NEWS ABOUT
    • the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on FacebookPepC90034
    • the Episcopal Church:  www.episcopalchurch.org

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