Friday, December 28, 2018

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, December 30

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here's what's happening THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY'S:

1.  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30: THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS


2. MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKMorning Prayer at 8:45  & Mass at 9 am

  • Monday, December 31: Joseph Gaudet & Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  • Tuesday, January 1: HOLY NAME
  • Wednesday, January 2: Gregory of Nazianzus
  • Thursday, January 3: Angela of Foligno
  • Friday,  January 4: Elizabeth Seton
  • Saturday, January 5: Syncletica of Egypt

3.   BIBLE STUDY on Wednesdays at St. Mary's:
  • Class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • We meet in the Sacristy. Enter from the parking lot off Watseka Ave.
  • Our current study is focused on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
  • No previous Bible knowledge required
  • We are using the NIV 2011 translation.  We'll have a Bible for you if needed. 

4. UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Sunday, December 30: Parish Christmas potluck after the 10 am and 12:30 pm Masses. 
    • Please, bring some food to share. 

 

5.  CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OUR PARISH
  • On Sunday, September 8, 2019, our parish will by the grace of God, celebrate 100 years of continuous ministry in God's reign and especially in Southern California.
  •  If you are a former parishioner or know of one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
  •  Spread the word. Email: stmarypalms@yahoo.com

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):

  • The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Los Angeles
  • all Anglican Monastic communities and for all who are discerning vocations to the ordained ministry and the monastic life
  • continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Myra; Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Fr. Harold Anderson; Bishop Edward Mackenzie; Fr. Mark Stuart; Gerda; Jai Joseph; Anthony Joseph; Rose Quaye; Lyra; Ben; Fayetta; Edgar; Sr. Rosina; Anthony Alarcon; Vivian Perry; Nathan Greenspan; Beatrice Mensah and, Alice Vickers.
  • the repose of the soul of Andy Parker, priest; Alan Kuller, Steve Hahm, the souls of departed former members of our parish and  all the departed. May they rest in peace.
  • the children and young persons of our parish especially: 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, Senyah, Saulito, William. 


7.   A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • to our partners in ministry 
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2018. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
  • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2019 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 or leave some STOCKS for us. Thank  you.    

8.  FOR NEWS ABOUT
9. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @stmaryinpalms 

Fr. Vincent 
http://www.stmarypalms.org

Friday, December 21, 2018

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, December 23

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here's what's happening THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY'S:

1.  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


2.  SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
    • Monday, December 17: Trimming of our Community Christmas Tree (in the plaza)
    • Friday, December 21 at 7 pm: Lighting of our Community Christmas Tree and community caroling in the plaza; apple cider and cookies will be served
    • Saturday, December 22:
      • 6:30 pm: Christmas caroling in church
      •  7 pm: Christmas play - Archangels & Seraphim Ecumenical Catholic Church
    • Monday, December 24:  Christmas Eve: 
      • Carol Singing at 10:30 pm
      • Midnight Mass at 11 pm
    • Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day: Mass at 10 am

3. MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45  & Mass at 9 am

  • Monday, December 24: Christmas Eve - 11 pm
  • Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day - 10 am
  • Wednesday, December 26: STEPHEN
  • Thursday, December 27: JOHN
  • Friday,  December 28: THE HOLY INNOCENTS
  • Saturday, December 29: Thomas Becket 

4.   BIBLE STUDY on Wednesdays at St. Mary's:
  • Class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • We meet in the Sacristy. Enter from the parking lot off Watseka Ave.
  • Our current study is focused on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
  • No previous Bible knowledge required
  • We are using the NIV 2011 translation.  We'll have a Bible for you if needed. 

5. UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
    • Monday, December 24:  Christmas Eve: 
      • Carol Singing at 10:30 pm
      • Vigil Mass at 11 pm
    • Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day: Mass at 10 am
    • Sunday, December 30: Parish Christmas potluck after the 10 am and 12:30 pm Masses. Please, bring some food to share. 

 

6.  CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OUR PARISH
  • On Sunday, September 8, 2019, our parish will by the grace of God, celebrate 100 years of continuous ministry in God's reign and especially in Southern California.
  •  If you are a former parishioner or know of one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
  •  Spread the word. Email: stmarypalms@yahoo.com

7.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):

  • The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Los Angeles
  • all Anglican Monastic communities and for all who are discerning vocations to the ordained ministry and the monastic life
  • continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Myra; Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Fr. Harold Anderson; Bishop Edward Mackenzie; Fr. Mark Stuart; Gerda; Jai Joseph; Anthony Joseph; Rose Quaye; Lyra; Ben; Sr. Rosina; Beatrice Mensah and, Alice Vickers.
  • the repose of the soul of Alan Kuller, Steve Hahm, the souls of departed former members of our parish and  all the departed. May they rest in peace.
  • the children and young persons of our parish especially: 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, Senyah, Saulito, William. 


8.   A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • to our partners in ministry 
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2018. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
  • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2019 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 or leave some STOCKS for us. Thank  you.    

9.  FOR NEWS ABOUT
10. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @stmaryinpalms 

Fr. Vincent 
http://www.stmarypalms.org

Friday, December 14, 2018

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, December 16

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here's what's happening THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY'S:

1.  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16: THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


2.   MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45  & Mass at 9 am

  • Monday, December 17: Dorothy Sayer
  • Tuesday, December 18: Feria
  • Wednesday, December 19: Samthann
  • Thursday, December 20: Katharina von Bora
  • Friday,  December 21: THOMAS, Apostle
  • Saturday, December 22: Henry Budd & Ruth Younger

3.   BIBLE STUDY on Wednesdays at St. Mary's:
  • Class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • We meet in the Sacristy. Enter from the parking lot off Watseka Ave.
  • Our current study is focused on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
  • No previous Bible knowledge required
  • We are using the NIV 2011 translation.  We'll have a Bible for you if needed. 

4. UPCOMING EVENTS

  • DIOCESAN CONVENTION: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 - Ontario Convention Center
  • SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
    • Monday, December 17: Trimming of our Community Christmas Tree (in the plaza)
    • Friday, December 21: Lighting of our Community Christmas Tree
    • Saturday, December 22 at 7 pm: Christmas play - Archangels & Seraphim Ecumenical Catholic Church
    • Monday, December 24:  Christmas Eve: 
      • Carol Singing at 10:30 pm
      • Vigil Mass at 11 pm
    • Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day: Mass at 10 am

 

5.  CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OUR PARISH
  • On Sunday, September 8, 2019, our parish will by the grace of God, celebrate 100 years of continuous ministry in God's reign and especially in Southern California.
  •  If you are a former parishioner or know of one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
  •  Spread the word. Email: stmaryinpalms@yahoo.com

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):

  • The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Los Angeles
  • all Anglican Monastic communities and for all who are discerning vocations to the ordained ministry and the monastic life
  • continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Myra; Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Fr. Harold Anderson; Bishop Edward Mackenzie; Fr. Mark Stuart; Gerda; Jai Joseph; Anthony Joseph; Rose Quaye; Lyra; Ben; Sr. Rosina; Beatrice Mensah and, Alice Vickers.
  • the repose of the soul of Alan Kuller, Steve Hahm, the souls of departed former members of our parish and  all the departed. May they rest in peace.
  • the children and young persons of our parish especially: 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, Senyah, Saulito, William. 


7.   A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • to our partners in ministry 
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2018. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
  • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2019 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 or leave some STOCKS for us. Thank  you.    

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

9. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @stmaryinpalms 

Fr. Vincent 
http://www.stmarypalms.org

Friday, December 7, 2018

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, December 9

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here's what's happening THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY'S:

1.  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9: THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


2.   MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45  & Mass at 9 am

  • Monday, December 10: Thomas Merton
  • Tuesday, December 11: Feria
  • Wednesday, December 12: Francis de Sales & Jane Frances de Chantal
  • Thursday, December 13: Lucy
  • Friday,  December 14: John of the Cross
  • Saturday, December 15: Nino of Georgia

3.   BIBLE STUDY on Wednesdays at St. Mary's:
  • Class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • We meet in the Sacristy. Enter from the parking lot off Watseka Ave.
  • Our current study is focused on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
  • No previous Bible knowledge required
  • We are using the NIV 2011 translation.  We'll have a Bible for you if needed. 

4. UPCOMING EVENTS

  • DIOCESAN CONVENTION: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 - Ontario Convention Center
  • SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
    • Monday, December 17: Trimming of our Community Christmas Tree (in the plaza)
    • Friday, December 21: Lighting of our Community Christmas Tree
    • Saturday, December 22 at 7 pm: Christmas play - Archangels & Seraphim Ecumenical Catholic Church
    • Monday, December 24:  Christmas Eve: 
      • Carol Singing at 10:30 pm
      • Vigil Mass at 11 pm
    • Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day: Mass at 10 am

 

5.  CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OUR PARISH
  • On Sunday, September 8, 2019, our parish will by the grace of God, celebrate 100 years of continuous ministry in God's reign and especially in Southern California.
  •  If you are a former parishioner or know of one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
  •  Spread the word. Email: stmaryinpalms@yahoo.com

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):

  • The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Los Angeles
  • all Anglican Monastic communities and for all who are discerning vocations to the ordained ministry and the monastic life
  • continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Alan (Debora's father); Myra; Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Fr. Harold Anderson; Bishop Edward Mackenzie; Fr. Mark Stuart; Gerda; Jai Joseph; Anthony Joseph; Rose Quaye; Lyra; Ben; Sr. Rosina; Beatrice Mensah and, Alice Vickers.
  • the repose of the soul of Steve Hahm, the souls of departed former members of our parish and  all the departed. May they rest in peace.
  • the children and young persons of our parish especially: 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, Senyah, Saulito, William. 


7.   A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • to our partners in ministry 
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2018. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
  • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2019 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 or leave some STOCKS for us. Thank  you.    

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

9. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @stmaryinpalms 

Fr. Vincent 
http://www.stmarypalms.org

Friday, November 23, 2018

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, November 25

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here's what's happening THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY'S:

1.  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24PARISH WORK DAY
  • beginning with Mass at 9 am and finishing at 11:00 am
  • there will be an appropriate task for anyone
  • bring the family, build community

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25: THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: CHRIST THE KING


2.   MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45  & Mass at 9 am

  • Monday, November 26: Sojourner Truth & Isaac Watts
  • Tuesday, November 27: Feria
  • Wednesday, November 28: Kamehameha & Emma
  • Thursday, November 29: Dorothy Day
  • Friday,  November 30: ANDREW the Apostle
  • Saturday, December 1: Nicholas Ferrar

3.   BIBLE STUDY on Wednesdays at St. Mary's:
  • Class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • We meet in the Sacristy. Enter from the parking lot off Watseka Ave.
  • Our current study is focused on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
  • No previous Bible knowledge required
  • We are using the NIV 2011 translation.  We'll have a Bible for you if needed. 

4. UPCOMING EVENTS

  • DIOCESAN CONVENTION: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 - Ontario Convention Center
  • SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
    • Monday, December 17: Trimming of our Community Christmas Tree (in the plaza)
    • Friday, December 21: Lighting of our Community Christmas Tree
    • Saturday, December 22: Christmas play - Archangels & Seraphim Ecumenical Catholic Church
    • Monday, December 24:  Christmas Eve: Carol Singing at 10:30 pm; Vigil Mass at 11 pm
    • Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day: Mass at 10 am

 

5.  CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OUR PARISH
  • On Sunday, September 8, 2019, our parish will by the grace of God, celebrate 100 years of continuous ministry in God's reign and especially in Southern California.
  •  If you are a former parishioner or know of one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
  •  Spread the word. Email: stmaryinpalms@yahoo.com

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):

  • The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Los Angeles
  • all Anglican Monastic communities and for all who are discerning vocations to the ordained ministry and the monastic life
  • continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Alan (Debora's father); Myra; Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Fr. Harold Anderson; Bishop Edward Mackenzie; Fr. Mark Stuart; Gerda; Jai Joseph; Anthony Joseph; Rose Quaye; Lyra; Fayetta; Edgar; Adele; Ben; Sr. Rosina; Beatrice Mensah and, Alice Vickers.
  • the repose of the souls of departed former members of our parish, those who lost their lives in the recent fires in California and  all the departed. May they rest in peace.
  • the children and young persons of our parish especially: 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, Senyah, Saulito, William. 


7.   A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • to our partners in ministry 
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2018. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
  • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2019 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 or leave some STOCKS for us. Thank  you.    

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

9. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @stmaryinpalms 

Fr. Vincent 
http://www.stmarypalms.org

Friday, November 16, 2018

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, November 18

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here's what's happening THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY'S:

1.  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18: THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST


2.   MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45  & Mass at 9 am

  • Monday, November 19: Mechtilde of Hackerborn
  • Tuesday, November 20: Edmund, King of East Anglia
  • Wednesday, November 21: PRESENTATION OF BVM
  • Thursday, November 22: THANKSGIVING DAY - Grace Lutheran, Culver City at 10 am
  • Friday,  November 23: Clement of Rome
  • Saturday, November : BVM

3.   BIBLE STUDY on Wednesdays at St. Mary's:
  • Class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • We meet in the Sacristy. Enter from the parking lot off Watseka Ave.
  • Our current study is focused on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
  • No previous Bible knowledge required
  • We are using the NIV 2011 translation.  We'll have a Bible for you if needed. 

4. UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Parish Work Day: Saturday, November 24 beginning with Mass at 9:30 am and finishing at 11:30 am
  • Sunday, November 25:
    • baptism of John Mitchell
    • wedding anniversary of John and Vicky Brago-Mitchell
    • celebration of the ministry of Mark Kennedy, our Music Director/Organist
  • Diocesan Convention: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 - Ontario Convention Center.

 

5.  CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OUR PARISH
  • On Sunday, September 8, 2019, our parish will by the grace of God, celebrate 100 years of continuous ministry in God's reign and especially in Southern California.
  •  If you are a former parishioner or know of one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
  •  Spread the word. Email: stmaryinpalms@yahoo.com

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):

  • The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Los Angeles
  • all Anglican Monastic communities and for all who are discerning vocations to the ordained ministry and the monastic life
  • continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Fr. Harold Anderson; Bishop Edward Mackenzie, Ada Obijiaku; Chuka Obijiaku; Gerda; Jai Joseph; Anthony Joseph; Ben Joseph; Rose Quaye; Lyra; Fayetta; Edgar; Adele; Ben; Sr. Rosina; Beatrice Mensah and, Alice Vickers.
  • the repose of the souls of departed former members of our parish, those who lost their lives in the recent fires in California and  all the departed. May they rest in peace.
  • the children and young persons of our parish especially: 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, Senyah, Saulito, William. 


7.   A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • to our partners in ministry 
  • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2018. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
  • We pray you would consider partnering us in 2019 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 or leave some STOCKS for us. Thank  you.    

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

9. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @stmaryinpalms 

Fr. Vincent 
http://www.stmarypalms.org