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:
1. SUNDAY, JANUARY 14. THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
- Thanking God for all who made the ministries and mission of this parish possible in year 2017.
- May Almighty God replenish all you spent on our parish and may God bless you where you need it most in your life at this time.
- We have FREE 2018 Liturgical calendars courtesy of The Development Office, Diocese of Los Angeles. Please, pick up your copy on Sunday after Mass
- Please, invite your friends to church
2. MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45 and Mass at 9 am
- Monday, January 15: Paul of Thebes, the First Hermit
- Tuesday, January 16: Richard Meux Benson & Charles Gore
- Wednesday, January 17: Antony, Abbot in Egypt
- Thursday, January 18: THE CONFESSION OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
- Friday, January 19: Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester
- Saturday, January 20: Fabian, Bishop & Martyr
3. 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.
- We are presently praying and thanking God for the sterling christian witness of faithfulness, stewardship and commitment of former parishioners.
- If you are a former parishioner or know one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
- Spread the word. Email: stmaryinpalms@yahoo.com
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 need be.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
- Sunday, January 21: Last meeting of the current Vestry
- Sunday, January 28: The 99th Annual Parish General Meeting beginning with Mass (Part 1) and finishing with Part 2 in St. Joseph Hall following Mass
6. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
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:
1. SUNDAY, JANUARY 14. THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
- Thanking God for all who made the ministries and mission of this parish possible in year 2017.
- May Almighty God replenish all you spent on our parish and may God bless you where you need it most in your life at this time.
- We have FREE 2018 Liturgical calendars courtesy of The Development Office, Diocese of Los Angeles. Please, pick up your copy on Sunday after Mass
- Please, invite your friends to church
2. MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Morning Prayer at 8:45 and Mass at 9 am
- Monday, January 15: Paul of Thebes, the First Hermit
- Tuesday, January 16: Richard Meux Benson & Charles Gore
- Wednesday, January 17: Antony, Abbot in Egypt
- Thursday, January 18: THE CONFESSION OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
- Friday, January 19: Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester
- Saturday, January 20: Fabian, Bishop & Martyr
3. 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.
- We are presently praying and thanking God for the sterling christian witness of faithfulness, stewardship and commitment of former parishioners.
- If you are a former parishioner or know one, please, let us know so we can pray and thank God for you/them by name.
- Spread the word. Email: stmaryinpalms@yahoo.com
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 need be.
- Sunday, January 21: Last meeting of the current Vestry
- Sunday, January 28: The 99th Annual Parish General Meeting beginning with Mass (Part 1) and finishing with Part 2 in St. Joseph Hall following Mass
- for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2017. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
- We pray you would consider partnering us in 2018 to help share God's good news of reconciliation and build the kingdom of God
- Please, do not forget to pick up your tax deductible letters from the Parish Office early in the New Year. If you have spent any monies on behalf of our parish, the Vestry would like to encourage you to let Petra have receipt of your expenses asap so it can be credited towards your generous gifts to our parish.
- Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS at our website or include our parish in your WILL. Thank you
- for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible in 2017. May God richly replenish what you generously shared with our parish and its ministries.
- We pray you would consider partnering us in 2018 to help share God's good news of reconciliation and build the kingdom of God
- Please, do not forget to pick up your tax deductible letters from the Parish Office early in the New Year. If you have spent any monies on behalf of our parish, the Vestry would like to encourage you to let Petra have receipt of your expenses asap so it can be credited towards your generous gifts to our parish.
- Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS at our website or include our parish in your WILL. Thank you
7. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
- The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles
- continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Julia, Vicky, Gerda, Jai Joseph, Anthony Joseph, Ben Joseph, Ben, Mauricio, Rose Quaye, Lyra, Gloria Molina, Erick Guerrero, Jeanette, Miguel, Saul, Araceli, David, Sr. Rosina, Brenda & Tony, Mary Jane, Thomas Hedberg.
- For the repose of the souls of Rev. Dr. Harvey Guthrie and all who died in the mudslides near Montecito.
- 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
8. FOR NEWS ABOUT
- the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on Facebook: PepC90034
- the Diocese of Los Angeles: 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
7. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
- The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles
- continued healing for all who are sick in spirit, mind and body especially Julia, Vicky, Gerda, Jai Joseph, Anthony Joseph, Ben Joseph, Ben, Mauricio, Rose Quaye, Lyra, Gloria Molina, Erick Guerrero, Jeanette, Miguel, Saul, Araceli, David, Sr. Rosina, Brenda & Tony, Mary Jane, Thomas Hedberg.
- For the repose of the souls of Rev. Dr. Harvey Guthrie and all who died in the mudslides near Montecito.
- 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
8. FOR NEWS ABOUT
- the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on Facebook: PepC90034
- the Diocese of Los Angeles: 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
