Friday, March 8, 2013

Parish UPDATE: March 10


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY, Sunday, March 10
  • The Fourth Sunday of Lent. Laetare Sunday,  fourth Sunday in Lent in the Western Christian Church, so called from the first word (“Rejoice”) of the introit of the liturgy. It is also known as mid-Lent Sunday, for it occurs just over halfway through Lent, and as Refreshment Sunday because it may be observed with some relaxation of Lenten strictness. In medieval England simnel cakes (special rich fruitcakes) were consumed on this day. In the Anglican churches it is sometimes called Mothering Sunday, with reference to a verse in Galatians 4:27   http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/327669/Laetare-Sunday
  • Mass begins with the singing of the Great Litany in procession within the nave of the church. Join us in praying for the needs of our world and the church. 
2. NEXT SUNDAY: MARCH 17
  • Fifth Sunday in Lent (formerly known as Passion Sunday).  This is the Sunday before Palm Sunday and two Sundays before Easter. 
  • Vestry Meeting following the 10 am Mass
3. LENT AT ST. MARY
There are many opportunities for spiritual and christian formation available for your use this Lent and I would like to encourage you to make use of these. Here are a few.
  • TUESDAYS:  Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm
  • THURSDAYS : Bible Study at 6:30 pm. We are currently studying the Book of Nehemiah. Everyone welcome. We are done by 7:45 pm 
  • FRIDAY: Stations of the Cross at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm; Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm 
  • FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS:  Desire of the Nations Movie Night at 6:30 pm.  We'll be watching movies from or about the various countries our families come from.
  • Pick up a booklet for daily meditations in Lent. These are available in the chapel area and at no cost to you.
  • Daily Mass
  • Consider making an appointment for Sacramental Confession 
  • Explore the services of a Spiritual Director. Talk to Fr. Vincent or Julia Bergstrom, Fr. (Br.) Derek Ford, SSF, Fr. Anderson, [all certified Spiritual Directors], if you have questions.
3. VERY SPECIAL THANKS: 
  • to all who strive month by month to be current on their pledges. We are running a very tight budget and we count on all pledges to help sustain the ministries of this parish. God richly replenish and bless all you give to help build his kingdom.
  • to all parishioners for sustaining the ministries of this parish and for striving to grow in discipleship, in your baptismal vows and in helping spread the good news of God in Jesus Christ
  • to our benefactors and ministry partners. You can always make a secure and safe donation to the parish, online at our website, www.stmarypalms.org 
  • to our youth for their determination to grow in discipleship and in relationship with God and us
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • 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.
  • Palm Sunday procession [Sunday, March 24]: We will bless the palms in the new plaza and process around the block - Faris to Exposition to Watseka and end up in the church. Service will start at 10 am. 
  • Next Movie Night: Saturday, March 16 at 6:30 pm. We'll continue the series on India. Please, tell and bring a friend.
  • Next Confirmation Class is Sunday, April 7. Class meets after Mass in St. Cecilia room. Of your charity, please pray for our confirmation candidates: Kevin, Natasha, Audrey, Michelle and Yasmine and for their sponsors: Jojo, Inez and Daphne.
  • Special Offerings for Lent: 
    • Good Friday collection to support the work of the church in Jerusalem.
    • Flowers for Easter. Please, consider making a donation for flowers for Palms Sunday as well. 
    • Help needed for Maundy Thursday. We encourage you to bring flowers on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28 to help decorate the meditation garden/Altar of Repose in readiness for Maundy Thursday.
5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Robby, Anthony Joseph, Gerda, Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH, Margaret Gottschalk.
  • All who are searching for meaningful work and relationships
  • All who are battling cancer, diabetes and Alzheimers.
  • God's comforting and strengthening presence for all who are overwhelmed with work
  • Our students Vincent, Larry Jr, Simone, Obed, Natasha, Yasmine, Jeffrey, Audrey and Michelle.
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter.
6.   EXTRA NEWS
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Daylight Savings Time March 10

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Parish UPDATE: March 3


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND AT ST. MARY
  • The first screening in the "Desire of the Nations" film series. Film begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday, March 2 in St. Joseph Hall. Bring a friend and the family.
  • The Third Sunday of Lent. Mass begins with the singing of the Great Litany in procession within the nave of the church. Join us in praying for the needs of our world and the church. Please, do not take the Worship Service bulletins or Plainsong inserts with you, we need these for the whole season of Lent. Thanks.
  • Confirmation class continues after Mass in St. Cecilia room. Of your charity, please pray for our confirmation candidates: Kevin, Natasha, Audrey, Michelle and Yasmine and for their sponsors: Jojo, Inez and Daphne.
2. NEXT SUNDAY: MARCH 10
 Laetare Sunday,  fourth Sunday in Lent in the Western Christian Church, so called from the first word (“Rejoice”) of the introit of the liturgy. It is also known as mid-Lent Sunday, for it occurs just over halfway through Lent, and as Refreshment Sunday because it may be observed with some relaxation of Lenten strictness. In medieval England simnel cakes (special rich fruitcakes) were consumed on this day. In the Anglican churches it is sometimes called Mothering Sunday, with reference to a verse in Galatians (4:27).
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/327669/Laetare-Sunday

3. LENT AT ST. MARY
There are many opportunities for spiritual and christian formation available for your use this Lent and I would like to encourage you to make use of these. Here are a few.
  • TUESDAYS:  Evening Prayer at 7:00PM 
  • THURSDAYS : Bible Study at 6:30PM. We'll are currently studying the Book of Nehemiah. Everyone welcome. We are done by 7:45 pm 
  • FRIDAY: Stations of the Cross at 6:30PM; Evening Prayer at 7:00PM 
  • FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS:  Desire of the Nations Movie Night at 6:30PM.  We'll be watching movies from or about the various countries our families come from.
  • Pick up a booklet for daily meditations in Lent. These are available in the chapel area and at no cost to you.
  • Daily Mass
  • Consider making an appointment for Sacramental Confession 
  • Explore the services of a Spiritual Director. Talk to Fr. Vincent or Julia Bergstrom, Fr. (Br.) Derek Ford, SSF, Fr. Anderson certified Spiritual Directors if you have questions.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • 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
  • Palm Sunday procession [Sunday, March 24]: We will bless the palms in the new plaza and process around the block - Faris to Exposition to Watseka and end up in the church. Service will start at 10 am. 
  • Special Offerings for Lent: 
    • Good Friday collection to support the work of the church in Jerusalem. 
    • Flowers for Easter. Please, consider making a donation for flowers for Palms Sunday as well.
    • We will need flowers to decorate the meditation garden on Maundy Thursday. More on this next week.
4. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Gerda, Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH.
  • All who are searching for meaningful work and relationships
  • All whoa are battling various forms of cancer.
  • God's comforting and strengthening presence for all who are overwhelmed with work
  • Our students Vincent, Obed, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter and confirmation
5.   EXTRA NEWS
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
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Friday, February 22, 2013

Parish UPDATE: February 24


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 24
The Second Sunday of Lent. Mass begins with the singing of the Great Litany in procession within the nave of the church. Join us in praying for the needs of our world and the church. Please, do not take the Worship Service bulletins or Plainsong inserts with you, we need these for the whole season of Lent. Thanks.

2. LENT AT ST. MARY
There are many opportunities for spiritual and christian formation available for your use this Lent and I would like to encourage you to make use of these. Here are a few.
  • TUESDAYS:  Evening Prayer at 7:00PM 
  • THURSDAYS : Bible Study at 7:00PM. We'll be studying Nehemiah 
  • FRIDAY: Stations of the Cross at 6:30PM; Evening Prayer at 7:00PM;  Dinner/Fast Breaking at7:45 
  • FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS:  Desire of the Nations Movie Night at 6:30PM.  We'll be watching movies from or about the various countries our families come from.
  • Pick up a booklet for daily meditations in Lent. These are available in the chapel area and at no cost to you.
  • Daily Mass
  • Consider making an appointment for Sacramental Confession 
  • Explore the services of a Spiritual Director. Talk to Fr. Vincent or Julia Bergstrom, Fr. (Br.) Derek Ford, SSF, Fr. Anderson certified Spiritual Directors if you have questions.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • 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
  • Special Offerings for Lent: (a) Good Friday collection to support the work of the church in Jerusalem. (b) Flowers for Easter. Please, consider  these in your prayers.
4. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden,  Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Obed, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter
5.   EXTRA NEWS
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
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Friday, February 15, 2013

Parish UPDATE: Feb. 17


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND
  • First in the Desire of the Nations movie night series on Saturday, February 16 at 6:30 pm.  We'll be watching movies from or about the various countries our families come from. Bring  your friends
2. THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 17:
  • The first Sunday in Lent. Expect a new Sunday bulletin and more traditional language. 
  • Service begins with the Great Litany sung in procession within the nave
  • Please, do not take the Worship Service bulletins or Plainsong inserts with you, we need these for the whole season of Lent. Thanks.
  • Brief Introductory Vestry meeting at 11:15 am
3. LENT AT ST. MARY
There are many opportunities for spiritual and christian formation available for your use this Lent and I would like to encourage you to make use of these. Here are a few.
  • TUESDAYS:  Evening Prayer at 7:00PM 
  • THURSDAYS : Bible Study at 7:00PM. We'll be studying Nehemiah 
  • FRIDAY: Stations of the Cross at 6:30PM; Evening Prayer at 7:00PM;  Dinner/Fast Breaking at 7:45 
  • FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS:  Desire of the Nations Movie Night at 6:30PM.  We'll be watching movies from or about the various countries our families come from.
  • Pick up a booklet for daily meditations in Lent. These are available in the chapel area and at no cost to you.
  • Daily Mass
  • Consider making an appointment for Sacramental Confession 
  • Explore the services of a Spiritual Director. Talk to Fr. Vincent or Julia Bergstrom, Fr. (Br.) Derek Ford, SSF, Fr. Anderson certified Spiritual Directors if you have questions.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • 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
  • Confirmation classes continue on Saturday, February 23 with a field-trip to the Museum of Tolerance 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. 
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Re-painting of the main and side church doors.
5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh, Ava, Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH.
  • Blessings on all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Obed, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • 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
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter
  • Safe travel for Robby.
6.   EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent

 

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Ash Wednesday Services

Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, Feb. 13

Mass Imposition of Ashes 

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Parish UPDATE: February 10


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND:
  • Worship Committee meets on Saturday, February 9 following the 9 am Mass.
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series continue this Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 pm. This is the last in the series. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by. 
2. THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 10:

NOTICE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms will be held on Sunday, February 10 following the 10 am Mass in St. Joseph Hall. Business Agenda will include, 2013 budget; election of Vestrymembers, etc. Please, endeavor to attend Mass and the Annual General Meeting. Food will be POTLUCK so bring your favorite dish.

3. LENT AT ST. MARY
  • Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joe's at Mid-day.
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? To sign up, talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin. Classes will meet Thursday at 7pm in St. Cecelia room beginning 2/21.
  • EVENSONG: Tuesdays & Fridays at 7 pm
  • Stations (Way) of the Cross: Fridays at 9:25 am and 6:30 pm. We meet in the Chapel.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • 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
  • Confirmation classes continue on Saturday, February 23 with a field-trip to the Museum of Tolerance 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. 
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Re-painting of the main and side church doors.
  • Renovation work in the kitchen
  • 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  7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
    • Parliament of World Religions - occasional meetings
    • Astrology Club: meets mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
    • The Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) will meet on the last Saturday of the month beginning February 23 in St. Joseph Hall from 1 to 4 pm
5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh, Ava, Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH.
  • Blessings on all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Obed, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • 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
  • The peoples of Syria, Mali and Tunisia, Egypt.
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter
  • Safe travel for Robby.
6.  PLAZA IN FRONT OF CHURCH:
  • The first phase of work on the plaza in front of the church has been completed. This is the portion funded by the  Palms Neighborhood Council. It includes the construction of interior perimeter wall with red bricks and the paving of the sitting area with concrete.
  • The second phase to be funded by the parish includes the provision of park benches, the planting of flowers, the installation of a small water-fall (fountain) and eventual provision of wi-fi access. If you can help with any of these, please talk to Fr. Vincent ASAP. 
  • A date for official dedication will be announced in due course.
7. EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
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