Parish UPDATE: May 11

Beloved of God, 

Alleluia! Christ is risen!!!

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:

• Saturday, May 10: Join us at the annual Palms Bike Rodeo and Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition exhibition. 
• Venue: Palms Middle School, corner of Palms and Motor Avenues. This is a public event and is free. 
• Food will be available. Make new friends and help build community.
•  Volunteers are still needed to assist with the above events
• Sunday, May 11: Easter 4.  Mothers' Day

2.    CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY [FOR MAY]:

• All classes begin at 11:30 am
• May 11: Continuing the series on Anglo-Catholicism
• May 25: Last in the series on Anglo-Catholicism

3.   PALMS EMERGENCY  PREPAREDNESS PROJECT:

• The Coalition - Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition [PePC] got the $15,000 we requested for fiscal year 2 ending June 30 and our Work plan for year 2 was approved. 
  • New members welcome to the Coalition. Talk to Fr. Vincent after Mass or send him an email.    

4.   COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AIDERS TRAINING

•  Registration is open for all who would like to be trained by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) as Certified Community Mental Health First-Aiders. 
• The DMH will provide all training free of charge. 
• Eight hours of training required for certification. 
• Training dates are Saturday, July 12 and July 26 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
• All training will be held at St. Mary in Palms. 
• Space is very limited. 
• Please, talk to Fr. Vincent, Coordinator of this project now if you are interested

5.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY

• May 4, 11, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism

• June 1, 8, 22, 29:  Church and Music

• July: on vacation.

• August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.

6.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars: 

• Saturday, May 10: Annual Palms Bike Rodeo. 
• Sunday, May 18: VESTRY MEETING beginning at 11:30 am
• Sunday, May 18: Election Day to elect a new Board Council for the Palms Neighborhood Council. 
  • Venue: IMAN Cultural Center. 
  • Time: 9 am - 3 pm
• Saturday, September 27: Third annual Faris Drive Neighborhood Block party from 10 am to 3 pm. Volunteer workers needed. Please, talk to Fr. Vincent if you can help with planning.

7.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR:

• Healing for Bianca, Joana, Gerda, Anthony Jo, Betty Moreno, Fr. Anderson.
• For all efforts to locate Malaysia Flight MH 370. For the families as they wait for more reliable news about the fate of their relatives on that flight.
• For the safe release of the 200+ schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria. 
• Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.

8. For news about:

• the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org

• the Expo Line construction, please, click on www.buildexpo.org

• the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org

See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

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Parish UPDATE: May 3

Beloved of God, 

Alleluia! Christ is risen!!!

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:

• Saturday, May 3: Parish rummage sale beginning at 8 am and finishing at 3 pm. Volunteers are still needed to assist shoppers in their shopping.
• Sunday, May 4: Easter 3. The 10 am service starts with the Rite of Vidi Aquam (The Sprinkling rite); we sit for the performance of the medieval play "The Harrowing of Hell" - after the Collect of the Day. We pick up for the Gospel acclamation, the Gospel reading and the rest is as usual.
• Sunday, May 4: continued sale following Mass. 

2.    CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY [FOR MAY]:

• All classes begin at 11:30 am
• May 4: Class on History of Anglo-Catholicism
• May 11: Continuing the series on Anglo-Catholicism
• May 25: Last in the series on Anglo-Catholicism

3.   PALMS EMERGENCY  PREPAREDNESS PROJECT:

• The Coalition - Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition [PePC] got the $15,000 we requested for fiscal year 2 ending June 30 and our Work plan for year 2 was approved. Here are highlights: 
  • We are setting up three refuge areas [for Palms] stocked with some barrels (bins) of emergency supplies. Refuge areas are the IMAN Cultural Center, St. Mary in Palms and Palms Middle School.
  • We will have a booth at the May 10 Palms Bike Rodeo at the Palms Elementary School. We will be there from 9:30 am till about 1 pm. Please, stop by and meet us and pick some free supplies.
  • We will have a CPR training coming up in June. 
  • New members welcome to the Coalition. Talk to Fr. Vincent after Mass or send him an email.    

4.   COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AIDERS TRAINING

•  Registration is open for all who would like to be trained by the Department of Mental Health as Certified Community Mental Health First-Aiders. 
• The DMH will provide all training free of charge. 
• Eight hours of mandatory training required for certification. 
• Training dates are Saturday, July 12 and July 26. 
• All training will be held at St. Mary in Palms. 
• Space is very limited. 
• Please, talk to Fr. Vincent, Coordinator of this project now if you are interested.

5.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. MARY

• May 4: Performance of the play: "The Harrowing of Hell" at the 10 am Mass. Please, invite your friends. Thank our Producer, Director and the entire Cast if you find the chance.

• May 4, 11, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism

• June 1, 8, 22, 29:  Church and Music

• July: on vacation.

• August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.

6.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars: 

• Monday, May 5 - 7: Annual Spring Clergy Retreat, Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Pedro. 
• Saturday, May 10: Annual Palms Bike Rodeo. 
• Venue: Palms Middle School, corner of Palms and Motor Avenues. This is a public event and is free. 
• Food will be available. Make new friends and help build community.
• Sunday, May 18: Election Day to elect a new Board Council for the Palms Neighborhood Council. Venue for elections will be announced later. 
• Saturday, September 27: Third annual Faris Drive Neighborhood Block party from 10 am to 3 pm. Volunteer workers needed. Please, talk to Fr. Vincent if you can help with planning.

7.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR:

• Healing for Bianca, Joana, Gerda, Anthony Jo, Betty Moreno, Fr. Anderson.
• For all efforts to locate Malaysia Flight MH 370. For the families as they wait for more reliable news about the fate of their relatives on that flight.
• Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.

8. For news about:

• the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org

• the Expo Line construction, please, click on www.buildexpo.org

• the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org

See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

 Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Third Day of the Sacred Triduum

ON THE THIRD DAY OF SACRED TRIDUUM.... April 19

HOLY SATURDAY: 

Morning Prayer - 9 am

EASTER VIGIL: Saturday, April 19

Proper Liturgy - 8 pm. Rite include:

• lighting and blessing of the new fire
• the singing of the Exsultet [The Easter Proclamation]
• recounting our salvation story
• renewal of baptismal vows
• first Mass of Easter.
• Homilist - Br. Clark, SSF (Minister General, Society of St. Francis)

Just one more... 

 EASTER DAY:  April 20

Solemn Mass [English] - 10 am

Easter potluck brunch - 11:15 am [please, bring something to share]

Misa (Mass in Espanol] - 1 pm [followed by Easter fiesta]

SECOND DAY OF SACRED TRIDUUM

GOOD FRIDAY - the Second Day of the Sacred Triduum

GOOD FRIDAY: April 18

Morning Prayer - 9 am

Stations (Way) of the Cross - 12 pm

Proper Liturgy (of the Pre-sanctified) - 7 pm. Rite include:

• The Solemn Collects
•  Homilist - Br. Clark, SSF (Minister General, Society of St. Francis)
• Veneration of the Cross
• Holy Communion

EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Join us if you can. 

SACRED TRIDUUM & EASTER AT ST. MARY

WELCOME TO SACRED TRIDUUM & EASTER AT ST. MARY. 

Your family and friends are most welcome to celebrate with us. 

A. MAUNDY THURSDAY: April 17

Morning Prayer - 9 am

Mass - 7 pm. Rite include: 

• foot-washing
• Holy Communion
• Homilist - Br. Clark, SSF (Minister General, Society of St. Francis)
• Transference of Most Blessed Sacrament to Altar of Repose
• Stripping of the Altar
• Private Meditation before the Sacrament until 10 pm

B. GOOD FRIDAY: April 18

Morning Prayer - 9 am

Stations (Way) of the Cross - 12 pm

Proper Liturgy (of the Pre-sanctified) - 7 pm. Rite include:

• The Solemn Collects
•  Homilist - Br. Clark, SSF (Minister General, Society of St. Francis)
• Veneration of the Cross
• Holy Communion

C. HOLY SATURDAY: April 19

Morning Prayer - 9 am

D. EASTER VIGIL: Saturday, April 19

Proper Liturgy - 8 pm. Rite include:

• lighting and blessing of the new fire
• the singing of the Exsultet [The Easter Proclamation]
• recounting our salvation story
• renewal of baptismal vows
• first Mass of Easter.
• Homilist - Br. Clark, SSF (Minister General, Society of St. Francis)

E. EASTER DAY:  April 20

Solemn Mass [English] - 10 am

Easter potluck brunch - 11:15 am [please, bring something to share]

Misa (Mass in Espanol] - 1 pm [followed by Easter fiesta]

 

Parish UPDATE: April 13

Beloved of God, 

As we approach Holy Week, here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:

• Saturday, April 12: Screening of the documentary "Fambul Tok" at 6 pm in St. Joseph Hall
• Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday. Service begins at 10 am in the plaza. Procession to Watseka and Regent and return to the church.

2.    LENT AT ST. MARY: 

• Weekday: Morning Prayer at 8:45 am; Mass at 9 am

• EVENSONG at 6 pm on FRIDAYS

• Stations (Way) of the Cross at 6:30 pm on FRIDAYS   

3. HOLY WEEK AT ST. MARY:

• Tuesday, April 15: Renewal of Ordination Vows, Cathedral Center, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles at 11 am. All are welcome.
• Thursday, April 17: 
  • Maundy Thursday Proper Liturgy at 7 pm including foot-washing and vigil before the reserved Sacrament. 
  • Guest Homilist is Br. Clark, SSF, Minister-General, Society of St. Francis
• Friday, April 18: 
  • Stations of the Cross at 12 pm
  • Good Friday Proper Liturgy at 7 pm. 
  • Guest Homilist is Br. Clark, SSF, Minister-General, Society of St. Francis
• Saturday, April 19: 
• Parish Work Day begins at 9:30 am
• Great Easter Vigil begins 8 pm with the lighting of the new fire.
• Guest Homilist is Br. Clark, SSF, Minister-General, Society of St. Francis

4.  PARISH RUMMAGE SALE: [MAY 3]

• Saturday, May 3 from 8 am to 3 pm and portion of Sunday, May 4 if needed.
• Help us raise funds to support the mission and ministries of our parish
• Volunteers and donations needed. Please, talk to Mauricio Correa, Fr. Vincent or Fr. Federico 

5.   PALMS EMERGENCY  PREPAREDNESS PROJECT:

• You have heard about the many earthquakes in So California in recent days, now join us in preparing our community for any emergency. Let your own emergency plan include the safety of your neighbors and community. Talk to Fr. Vincent after Mass or send him an email. 

6.  TRADING LAWN FOR DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS

• We got approval March 20, from the LADWP to proceed with replacing the lawn in our parkway - 3200 sq. ft of space - with drought tolerant plants.
• We are currently working on the plan (sketches) for re-planting the parkway. Plans will be completed before Easter and work done soon after we get final approval.

7.  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES AT ST. MARY:

• May 4, 11, 25:  Anglo-Catholicism

• June 1, 8, 22, 29:  Church and Music

• July: on vacation.

• August: visits to holy sites in Los Angeles.

8.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars:  

• Sunday, April 20: Easter Day. Potluck brunch. Please, bring your favorite dish to the potluck brunch
• May 4: Performance of the play "The Harrowing of Hell" in place of the Ministry of the Word at Mass
• Sunday, May 4: Brief presentation (at the end of Mass) by Ms. Tanya Leal, Secretary, Palms Neighborhood Council, on the Neighborhood Council Board Elections
• Sunday, May 18: Election Day to elect a new Board Council for the Palms Neighborhood Council. Venue for elections will be announced later. 

9.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR:

• Healing for Bianca, Joana, Gerda, Anthony Jo, Betty Moreno, Fr. Anderson.
• For all efforts to locate Malaysia Flight MH 370. For the families as they wait for reliable news about the fate of their relatives on that flight.

• Our youth: Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Natasha, Yasmine, Obed, Audrey and Michelle.

10. For news about:

• the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org

• the Expo Line construction, please, click on www.buildexpo.org

• the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org

See you at Mass. Bring a friend and your family to church.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org