Hospice Care month

November is Hospice Care month. On Sunday, November 25, The Parish of St. Mary in Palms, [3647 Watseka Ave] will host an information session on Palliative Care and Hospice, Advanced Directives and funeral planning from 11 am  to 11:45 am in our Parish Hall. . Our speaker will be Rose Lanam, Angeles Vista Hospice Care, Beverly Hills. If you have time to join us or have questions about Hospice Care, Advanced Directives, know that you and your friends will be welcome to join us in this project. Spread the word.

If you have questions regarding this email and event, please call Fr. Vincent at  310-558-4124

Parish UPDATE: November 18

Beloved of God and of this parish:

A.  November is Hospice Care month. 

On Sunday, November 25, our parish will be hosting a forum on "Palliative Care and Hospice, Advanced Directives and funeral planning" from 11 am  to 11:45 am in our Parish Hall.  Our speaker would be Ms. Rose Lanam, Angeles Vista Hospice Care, Beverly Hills. If you have time to join us or have questions about Hospice Care, Advanced Directives, know that you and your friends will be welcome to join us in this project.. Spread the word.

B. THIS WEEKEND - NOVEMBER 17 & 18:

(i)  Saturday, November 17: Our parish rummage sale begins at 8 am and would be finished by 3 pm. If you can help out, that would be most helpful.

(ii) We will host a poker-night fundraiser to support Lou Gehrig's disease research beginning at 3:30 pm on Saturday, November 17. Funds would benefit ALS and St. Mary. Admission is $40.

(iii) Vestry would meet on Sunday, November 18 following the 10 am Mass. Vestry members please take note and come with your monthly reports.

C. JOINT THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE

In keeping with the traditions of this parish, we will join our sisters and brothers at Grace Lutheran Church, 4427 Overland Ave, Culver City on Thursday, November 22 for our joint-Thanksgiving Day service. Service begins at 10 am . Please, spread the word and bring your friends. Let us work towards the realization of Jesus' prayer that "they may all be one as you Father and I are one". 

D. EVENSONG

On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm in the Chapel. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. As usual, you and your friends are welcome.

E. UPCOMING EVENTS:

(i) Sunday, December 2: First Sunday in Advent and beginning of the new Church year.

(ii) Saturday, December 8: Diocesan Convention, San Bernadino

(iii) Sunday, December 16: Vestry Meeting

(iv) Sunday, December 23: Advent 4. Neighborhood Christmas sing-along - 3.30  to 5 pm.

F. Of your charity, please pray for:

(i) all who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the church

(ii) Bishop Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham and the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

(iii) all who are recovering from recent illness: Bianca Mussenden, Sr. Rosina Ampah, OSH, Patrick Williams

(iv) safety for all who will be travelling this coming week to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends.

(v) our nation as it begins the healing process post-election

(vi) a very successful parish stewardship campaign

See you at Mass

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: Nov. 11

Beloved of God and of this parish:

A. THIS SUNDAY, November 11

(a) As already published, we will be observing this Sunday as Day of Remembrance and focusing on Veteran families. Not too late to invite your Veteran friends to church tomorrow. Sandra Dyson would be our homilist.

(b) St. Joseph Hall has been rented for an event on Sunday, Nov. 11 and will be "decorated" Saturday afternoon. Depending on how much decoration is needed and weather, we will provide alternate venue for coffee hour post-Mass.

(c) The Worship Committee will meet in the Rector's Office following Mass if the patio is not available.

B. NEW ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY NAMED

Yes, the Anglican Communion has a new Archbishop of Canterbury who will take over from Dr. Rowan Williams. 

Here is a link: http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=247k65q0nq1fl

C. UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. THRIFT (RUMMAGE) SALE:

(a) Friday, November 16 - all day preparation and pricing of items for the rummage (thrift) sales to raise funds for the church.

(b) Saturday, November 17 - sale begins at 8 am and finishes at 3 pm.

2. POKER NIGHT FUNDRAISER

We will host a Poker Night to raise funds for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease. This is a private initiative and our parish will get a share of the funds raised. A $40 donation is requested. We expect over 50 participants. Please, invite your Poker friends to the event. Event begins at 4 pm.

3. NOVEMBER IS___:

• National Diabetes Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month 
• Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month as well as 
• Hospice Palliative Care Month. 
• We will have two conversations on Hospice Palliative Care on November 25 after Mass. Conversation would include preparing Advance Directives and Funeral Plans

4. EVENSONG AT ST. MARY

Tired at the end of the day from all that office work and traffic? Need some time to pray with friends? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm  to pray the Evening Service from the Book of Common Prayer. Spread the word and bring your friends.

5. THANKSGIVING DAY JOINT EUCHARISTIC SERVICE

At Grace Lutheran Church, 4427 Overland Ave, Culver City at 10 am on Thursday, November 22.  This is an annual event going back many years. Join us in celebrating our common discipleship and witness to the reconciling love of God.

6. POST ELECTION

The 2012 national elections are over. It is time to pray and work for reconciliation across our nation and healing of our land asking God to begin first with "me/us". Christ has given us the ministry of reconciliation, we come therefore as ambassadors of Christ. - 2 Corinthians 5:18 - 20

7. Of your charity, please pray for:

(a) those recovering from recent illness: Jon Bruno, Bianca Mussenden, Anthony Joseph, Patrick Williams, Cyprian Fields

(b) all who are recovering from the effects of super-storm Sandy.

(c) all who have been recently diagnosed with Cancer: Rosina

(d) all who work to make the Palms community safe for residents and businesses. 

(e) all Veterans and their families

(f)  the Diocese of Los Angeles as it prepares to meet on December 8 at Diocesan Convention

(g) God's blessings on our Stewardship Campaign, our shared ministries and vocations in this community.

(h) our students: Vincent, Larry and Simone (College); Jeffrey, Audrey, Michelle (Middle and High School)

See you at Mass on Sunday.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

... ""Every Christian needs a half hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour." - Saint Francis of Sales "

Parish UPDATE: Nov. 4

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here are some UPCOMING notices requiring your attention:

1. THIS SUNDAY,  ALL SAINTS DAY:

(a)  Our All Saints Day celebrations will be on Sunday, November 4.  During the Prayers of the Faithful, we will pray the Litany of the Saints, alternating between Men and Women voices. For those who observe Dia de los Muertos, have a great event. 

(b) Pledge and Stewardship Campaign:

We kick-start our Stewardship and Pledge Campaign this Sunday. We invite you to a special coffee-hour presentation in St. Joseph Hall, following Mass. When we give to God and his kingdom, we do not become poor, we become rich. We invite you to thank God for his many blessings on your life, to thank God for our shared ministries in this part of God's kingdom and to encourage you to consider how you would give of your time, talent and treasure to honor God and his work in the coming year. The feast of All Saints, reminds us of those who gave in most cases their all to God and his kingdom and we are called to emulate their generosity and faithfulness. Give to God and his kingdom and you will not become poor.

2.  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY:

We will keep this special day as a Day of Remembrance. If you know a Veteran, please invite him or her to join us in our local celebration of Veterans.

3. NOVEMBER IS___:

• National Diabetes Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month 
• Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month as well as 
• Hospice Palliative Care Month. 
• We will have two conversations on Hospice Palliative Care on November 11 after Mass. Conversation would include preparing Advance Directives and Funeral Plans. 

4. FUNDRAISERS IN NOVEMBER:

(a) Saturday, November 10: 

Our parish's Fall Thrift Sales. Please, donate items and volunteer to help set up, clean up and welcome shoppers as they buy. You might make a friend for our parish. More on this in next week's bulletin and during the Sunday notices.

(b) Saturday, November 17: 

We will host a Poker Night to raise funds for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease. This is a private initiative and our parish will get a share of the funds raised. A $40 donation is requested. We expect over 50 participants. 

5. EVENSONG AT ST. MARY

Tired at the end of the day from all that office work and traffic? Need some time to pray with friends? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm - each night - to pray the Evening Service from the Book of Common Prayer. Spread the word and bring your friends.

6. OF YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR:

(a) Bianca Mussenden, Patrick Williams, Sr. Rosina Ampah, OSH and all who are recovering from recent illness. Remember to pray for all who minister to their needs at this time.

(b) All who are battling the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

(c) The Vestrymembers, staff and volunteers of our parish.

(d) Clergy and people of The Church of Advent (San Francisco) and St. Mary the Virgin, (New York), our special partners in ministry.

(e) All who have recently lost their jobs or are searching for gainful employment.

(f) Our nation as we elect a President this Tuesday, November 6. May the elections be peaceful and may we be united as a nation post-election.

See you at Mass this and every Sunday.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish Weekly UPDATE: 10/28

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Thanks to all who have been praying with me and keeping the ministries of this parish alive while I have been on vacation. I look forward to my return to the parish on Monday, October 29.

Here are some UPCOMING notices requiring your attention:

1. THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

(a) Fr. Brad Karelius will be our Guest Celebrant and Preacher at the 10 am Mass. Please bring your friends to church and get to meet Fr. Brad. 

(b) The elections to the Board of the Palms Neighborhood Council is this Sunday, October 28. Voting begins at 10 am and ENDS at 2 pm. If you live in, have business or worship in Palms, you are a stakeholder and may vote. Voting will be at the IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue (between National Blvd and Woodbine). Your voice and vote will help make our community safer and better administered.

2. ALL SAINTS DAY:

(a)Thursday, Nov. 1 is All Saints Day. Our All Saints Day celebrations will be on Sunday, November 4. If you have departed ones you would like to remember in a very special way, please, give their names to Phyllis on Sunday, and consider donating flowers in their honor. During the Prayers of the Faithful, we will pray the Litany of the Saints, alternating between Men and Women voices. For those who observe Dia de los Muertos, have a great event. 

3.  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY:

We will keep this special day as a Day of Remembrance. If you know a Veteran, please invite him or her to join us in our local celebration of Veterans.

4. NOVEMBER IS___:

• National Diabetes Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month 
• Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month as well as 
• Hospice Palliative Care Month. 
• We will have two conversations on Hospice Palliative Care on November 4 after Mass. Conversation would include preparing Advance Directives and Funeral Plans. 

5. FUNDRAISERS IN NOVEMBER:

(a) Saturday, November 10: 

Our parish's Fall Thrift Sales. Please, donate items and volunteer to help set up, clean up and welcome shoppers as they buy. You might make a friend for our parish. More on this in next week's bulletin and during the Sunday notices.

(b). Saturday, November 17: 

We will host a Poker Night to raise funds for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease. This is a private initiative and our parish will get a share of the funds raised. A $40 donation is requested. We expect over 50 participants. 

6. EVENSONG AT ST. MARY

Tired at the end of the day from all that office work and traffic? Need some time to pray with friends? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm - each night - to pray the Evening Service from the Book of Common Prayer. Spread the word and bring your friends.

7. OF YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR:

(a) Bianca Mussenden, Patrick Williams, Sr. Rosina Ampah, OSH and all who are recovering from recent illness. Remember to pray for all who minister to their needs at this time.

(b) The Vestrymembers, staff and volunteers of our parish.

(c) Clergy and people of The Church of Advent (San Francisco) and St. Mary the Virgin, (New York), our special partners in ministry.

(d) All who are battling financial challenges and parenting challenges.

See you at Mass this and every Sunday.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

OC Superior Court judgments in favor of Diocese of Los Angeles

Judgments grant Long Beach, North Hollywood properties to Diocese   [The Episcopal News, Los Angeles] -- Final Judgments in favor of the Diocese of Los Angeles and the Episcopal Church in cases regarding Long Beach and North Hollywood property disputes have been entered by the Orange County Superior Court.   "The Judgments conclude the trial court portion of the cases and declare that the Diocese holds the properties in trust for the current and future mission of the Episcopal Church," said diocesan attorney John R. Shiner. "It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that final judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiffs [including] the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Los Angeles... and Plaintiff-In-Intervention The Episcopal Church and against defendants," each Judgment reads. Links to the cases are here:          Judgment: St. David's, North Hollywood       Judgment: All Saints', Long Beach     "We will move forward with an orderly transition," said the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, who was present in the courtroom Aug. 24 for the recent proceedings. "Being people of compassion and understanding, we have been in touch with the attorneys for both congregations, and we will make every effort to respect the dignity of all involved."   The Court will take up another case, involving the congregation of St. James', Newport Beach, on Oct. 24.   The litigation began eight years ago when a majority of members of All Saints' Church in Long Beach, St. David's Church in North Hollywood, and St. James' Church in Newport Beach voted to disaffiliate from the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Los Angeles. A Court returned a fourth property -- St. Luke's of the Mountains Church in La Crescenta -- to the Diocese in 2009.

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