Parish UPDATE: January 20

Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. VESTRY MEETING:

The Vestry will meet in regular session on Sunday, January 20 following the 10 am Mass. Vestry members please endeavor to attend and bring copies of your reports. Thanks.

2. GENERAL NEWS:

• The BBC "A History of Christianity" series will continue Saturday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by.
• In keeping with time-honored traditions of the church, our nativity scene will remain until February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus in the Temple akathe Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary aka Candlemas. 
• Fr. Connor Lynn has moved back to Los Angeles. Fr. Lynn's new address is 1902 Park Ave., Los Angeles. CA 90026. Telephone number is 213-529-4477. 
• Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
  • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from about 7 pm
  • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
  • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
  • Parliament of World Religions
  • Astrology Club: meets on mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
  • We are in the process of completing arrangement for another group to meet on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm

2. REMINDERS:

• Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel of Consolation. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. Please, bring a friend.
• Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
• Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8 am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joes at Mid-day.
• Pledge Cards: If you have not picked up your Pledge Cards or Pledge Envelopes, please remember to do this on Sunday. Our talents, treasure and time makes the ministries of this parish possible. Thanks for sharing your spiritual and temporal gifts with us. 

3. UPCOMING EVENTS

• Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? Talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin.
• Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, February 3 following the 10 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP.
• Our annual Parish General Meeting and election of new Vestry.

4. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh
• Safety in travelling for Bea and Gayle 
• Blessings on Karen Orren, all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
• All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
• Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
• For Fr. Federico visiting with family in Mexico this week and next week.
• For the repose of the soul of Eunice Igodan, sister of our brother Robby Igodan. Eunice is an older sister, she died over a week ago. Please, keep Robby, his Mom and the Igodan family in your prayers at this time.

• 5. EXTRA NEWS:

• For news from or about the Diocese of Los Angeles go to to www.ladiocese.org
• For news about or from Palms, please go to www.palmsla.org
• For news about the EXPO Line extension, please go to www.buildexpo.org

See you at Mass.

 

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: January 13

Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. GENERAL NEWS:

• The BBC "A History of Christianity" series will continue Saturday, January 12 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by.
• We will need volunteers to work on Saturday, January 12 from 10 am to 11 am to fix up the room adjoining the Children's service room to serve as a Multi-purpose room.Talk to Fr. Vincent if you can help or just show up at 10 am.
• This Sunday, January 13 we will celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is one of the four days in the church's calendar for administering the sacrament of baptism in the church. The renewal of baptismal vows is suggested on this day - see BCP p.312 for more information. Please, endeavor to attend church to renew your baptismal vows. As always, I would like to extend an invitation to your friends as well to join us at this service.  
• In keeping with time-honored traditions of the church, our nativity scene will remain until February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus in the Temple akathe Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary aka Candlemas. 
• Fr. Connor Lynn has moved back to Los Angeles. Fr. Lynn's new address is 1902 Park Ave., Los Angeles. CA 90026. Telephone number is 213-529-4477. 
• This week we welcomed a local Astrology Club to the number of groups who meet here during the week on a regular basis. This group will meet on the first and last Thursday of every month during the day.
• Our parish also host on a regular basis the regional meeting of the Parliament of World Religions.
• Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
• Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from about 7 pm
• Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
• Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
• We are in the process of completing arrangement for another group to meet on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm
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• 2. REMINDERS:
• • Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel of Consolation. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. Please, bring a friend.
  • Vestry meeting on Sunday, January 20 following the 10 am Mass.
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.

3. UPCOMING EVENTS

• Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? Talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin.
• Confirmation classes begins on Saturday, February 2 following the 9 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP.
• Our annual Parish General Meeting and election of new Vestry.

4. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Kay Burleigh and Tom
• Safety in travelling for Bea and Gayle 
• Blessings on Karen Orren, all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
• All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
• Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
• For the repose of the souls of Larry (brother-in-law of Julia Bergstrom); Robert (father-in-law of Julia Bergstrom); Harry (father of Br. Thomas Carey, SSF) and all who died in the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting.

5. EXTRA NEWS:

• For news from or about the Diocese of Los Angeles go to to www.ladiocese.org
• For news about or from Palms, please go to www.palmsla.org
• For news about the EXPO Line extension, please go to www.buildexpo.org

See you at Mass.

 

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: January 6

Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THANKS

• to all who helped raise funds to put a new carpet in and install new closets in the Children's room for the use of the Children's service. Work is now complete. Your Vestry is very grateful for your generosity and patience.
• to all who helped clean the kitchen after our recent clogging challenges. It turns out the clogging was caused by the use of unapproved materials in the ground floor bathroom (by the sacristy). After two plumbing fixes, both kitchen sink and and the "culprit" toilet are working fine. Please, do NOT USE "unapproved " materials in the toilet. We have received a small gift of $1000 to help begin work on refurbishing the kitchen. We will require more than this amount for all the work that needs to be done but if you have some expertise in kitchen re-modelling and how best to use the $1000, please share this with Fr. Vincent. Thanks.
• to all who supported the History of Christianity series in the last month. We still have a few more series to go. If you have not yet attended any of the series, please check it out and learn about the faith we share in common. The next in the series will be on Saturday, January 12 at 6:30 pm in St. Joseph Hall.
• to all who sponsored our youth trip to the Space Shuttle exhibit at the California Science Center on Monday, Dec. 31.
• to Anthony Yarzue for helping Fr. Connor Lynn move back to Los Angeles. Fr. Lynn's new address is 1902 Park Ave., Los Angeles. CA 90026. Telephone as of Monday, January 7 will be 213-529-4477. 

2. REMINDERS

• Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel of Consolation. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. Please, bring a friend.
• The BBC "A History of Christianity" series will continue Saturday, January 12 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by. 

3. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Kay Burleigh and Tom
• Safety in travelling for Bea and Gayle 
• Blessings on Karen Orren, all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
• All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
• Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
• For the leadership of our nation as they work to find solutions to our nation's financial challenges.

4. UPCOMING EVENTS

• a parish work team to fix up the room adjoining the Children's service room as Multi-purpose room. We will need volunteers to work on Saturday, January 12 for about an hour to get this work done. Talk to Fr. Vincent if you can help.
• Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series.
• Confirmation classes begins on Saturday, February 2. Candidates will be confirmed onSunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP.
• Our annual Parish General Meeting and election of new Vestry. More details about this next week.

See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: Dec. 30

Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THANKS

• to all who helped to make our Christmas celebrations such a huge success - the villancicos [community Christmas carol sing-along] on Sunday, Dec. 23; the Christmas Eve service; the Christmas Day Mass and all the setting up for food, etc.
• to all for our shared ministries and vocations in this parish and for all we were able to do on behalf of God's kingdom this year.
• to our Altar Guild, our Choiristers, Organist and Music Director, our Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, our Lectors, Thurifers, Ushers and Greeters.
• to our Spanish Congregation and its leadership for journeying with us together in 2012.

2. REMINDERS

• Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. Please, bring a friend.
• The BBC "A History of Christianity" series will continue tomorrow, Saturday, December 29 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Come, let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends.

3. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Julia Bergstrom and Robert. Julia's brother-in-law [Larry], died yesterday from a heart attack while removing snow at their house; Julia's sister-in-law Ann, lost her son last spring; Ann's father died the week before Christmas. Larry would be remembered at tomorrow's Mass. May the soul of Larry and all the departed rest in peace and rise in glory. Julia can be reached at 412-715-6046. 
• Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Kay Burleigh, Betty Moreno and Anna Durkin.
• Safety in travelling for Phyllis, Julia,  Bea and Gayle 
• Our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
• All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
• All church musicians and preachers as they prepare for Christmas
• Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
• Fr. Connor Lynn, Rector Emeritus as he moves to Los Angeles next week. Safety in travel for him and all who are travelling at this time.
• For all who have been deeply affected by the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut or are mourning the loss of loved ones at this time.
• For the leadership of our nation as they work to find solutions to our nation's financial challenges.

 See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: Dec. 23

1.  THIS WEEKEND

THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS UP!!!! TOMORROW IS TREE DECORATION DAY. PLEASE, BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR FAVORITE ORNAMENTS TOMORROW TO DECORATE. WE WILL BEGIN AT 10 AM.

2. UPCOMING EVENTS

A. Saturday, December 22 - This is a parish WORK DAY. Our day will begin with Mass at 9 am and will be followed by an hour of work - BEGINNING AT 9:30 AM -  to decorate the church and its surroundings in readiness for Christmas. We will be decorating our parish/community Christmas tree in front of the church, please bring your favorite ornaments for the tree.

B. Sunday, December 23 - The Fourth Sunday in Advent. We will have our Community Christmas sing-along [villancicos] with hot apple cider in front of the church, near the Christmas tree from 3 pm and lighting of the tree at 6 pm. Join in the festive mood, come sing carols with us.

3. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

A. Christmas Eve (Vigil of the Nativity) service begins a 11 pm

B. Christmas Day (Solemnity of the Nativity) Mass at 10 am

C. Wednesday to Saturday: Morning Prayer at 8:45 am; Mass at 9 am

4. REMINDERS

• Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. Please, bring a friend.
• The parish Calendars - very good Christmas gifts - are still available for only $3. Please, get your copies while they last and help promote the work of this parish.
• Advent is a time of spiritual house cleaning in readiness for the advent of our Lord Jesus Christmas. Please remember that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season and prepare accordingly to celebrate Christmas with a joyful spirit.

5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• the repose of the soul of Robert, Julia Bergstrom's fatherr-in-law.  Pray for God's strength and comforting presence for the family at this very difficult time.
• Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Kay Burleigh, Betty Moreno and Anna Durkin.
• Safety in travelling for Phyllis, Kevin, Julia,  Bea and Gayle and all who will be travelling for the Christmas holy days.
• Our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
• All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time especially, all being prepared for baptism at Christmas.
• All church musicians and preachers as they prepare for Christmas
• Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
• All for whom this Christmas season would be challenging because they cannot find work or have recently lost loved ones
• All who will be returning to the church at Christmas or rediscovering newer depths in their relationship with God.

See you at Mass on Sunday.

Fr. Vincent

Christmas Tree Decorating and Lights

St. Mary in Palms: Christmas Tree Decorating &

Light Switch-on Event

Saturday, December, 22nd from 10 am

Sunday, December 23^rd from 3 pm to

The Rev. Vincent Shamo, Rector announces the St. Mary in Palms Church will hold its Christmas Tree Decorating on Saturday, December 22^nd from 10 am. The community is invited to bring a decoration to hang on the tree, which will stand outdoors in front of the parish.

Businesses and residents are invited to participate by bringing decorations to hang. Everyone who hangs a decoration will be recognized in the church newsletter and the most unique decorations will be highlighted. St. Mary in Palms event is free and open to everyone. St. Mary in Palms is located at 3647 Watseka Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034.

The community is also invited on  Sunday, December 23^rd,  3 pm, for an early evening of Christmas caroling, villancicos, singing classic songs. There will be warm apple cider to warm chill off. The evening will end with the lighting of the Christmas tree to shine in all its glory. The tree will then be lit upon sunset each night through January 6th.

For more information, email: StMaryinPalms@gmail.com or call 310-558-4124.

Worship Service:

Monday to Saturday: Morning Prayer 8:45am / Mass 9:00am

Sunday: Morning Prayer 9:45am / Solemn Mass 10:00am

Sunday: Spanish Mass 1:00pm Español

Christmas Eve service at 11 pm

Christmas Day Mass at 10 am

http://stmarypalms.org  and on Facebook

Parish UPDATE: December 16

Beloved of God and of this parish:

1.  THIS WEEKEND

A.  Saturday, December 15 - Special Vestry planning meeting following the 9 am Mass. All Vestry members please, take note and plan on attending.

B. Saturday, December 15: The second in the six-part BBC series on "A History of Christianity". Screening begins at 6:30 pm. Soup and bread will be served. Come learn about our faith and strengthen yours too. Friends and family members welcomed. 

C: Sunday, December 16 - Third Sunday in Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. We will have a special service celebrating our ministries and gifts as a parish. Please, remember to bring someone to the celebration. 

D. This Sunday (December 16) is a very special day in the Hispanic community. Please, join us for the Las Posadas celebration of the Hispanic community at 3 pm. The parish will also celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the 1 pm Misa.  

2. UPCOMING EVENTS

A. Saturday, December 22 - This is a parish WORK DAY. Our day will begin with Mass at 9 am and will be followed by an hour of work to decorate the church and its surroundings in readiness for the Christmas. We will be decorating our parish/community Christmas tree in front of the church, please bring your favorite ornaments for the tree.

B. Sunday, December 23 - The Fourth Sunday in Advent. We will have our Community Christmas sing-along [villancicos] with hot apple cider in front of the church, near the Christmas tree from 3 pm and lighting of the tree at 6 pm. Join in the festive mood, come sing carols with us.

3. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

A. Christmas Eve (Vigil of the Nativity) service begins a 11 pm

B. Christmas Day (Solemnity of the Nativity) Mass at 10 am

C. Wednesday to Saturday: Morning Prayer at 8:45 am; Mass at 9 am

4. REMINDERS

• Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. Please, bring a friend.
• The parish Calendars - very good Christmas gifts - are still available for only $3. Please, get your copies while they last and help promote the work of this parish.
• Advent is a time of spiritual house cleaning in readiness for the advent of our Lord Jesus Christmas. Please remember that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season and prepare accordingly to celebrate Christmas with a joyful spirit.

5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Julian Bergstrom's father-in-law Robert who is dying. Pray for God's strength and comforting presence for the family at this very difficult time.
• Continuing healing for Bianca Mussenden, Kay Burleigh, Betty Moreno and Anna Durkin.
• Safety in travelling for Bea and Gayle and all who will be travelling for the Christmas holy days.
• Our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
• All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time especially all being prepared for baptism at Christmas.
• All church musicians and preachers as they prepare for Christmas
• Our Palms community that it would be safe for living in, raising families and business.
• All for whom this Christmas season would be challenging because they cannot find work or have recently lost loved ones
• All who will be returning to the church at Christmas or rediscovering newer depths in their relationship with God.

See you at Mass on Sunday.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org