Friday, February 13, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, February 15

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, February 15: The Last Sunday after Epiphany
  • For those who observe it, Happy Valentine's Day
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILLS. Thank you. 

3.  BIBLE STUDY: Beginning February 25
  • Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We will be studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and your buddies.
4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Lent begins on Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday), February 18. 
  • We have three services at 8 am; 12 noon and 7 pm. 
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. beginning on February 20.  
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Pick your copy of the book after Mass on Sunday, February 15. 
  • Our classes on this book  begin on First Sunday in Lent - February 22 - from 11:30 am to 12 pm

6.  LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, February 28 - 6 to 7pm
  • In commemoration of Black Heritage month and the Season of Lent, we will have the screening of the movie: "Freedom Now." Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa. Length: 60 minutes. Color. DVD Format. Venue: St. Joseph Hall. 
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.

7.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Mauricio's Mom
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
9:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
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See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Friday, February 6, 2015

Parish UPDATE: February 8

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, February 8: The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Meeting of the Lay Discernment Committee beginning at 11:30 am
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILLS. Thank you. 

3.  BIBLE STUDY: 
  • Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. 
  • No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and your buddies.
4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Lent begins on Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday), February 18. 
  • We have three services at 8 am; 12 noon and 7 pm. 
  • It is not too early to begin looking for the palm branches given to you last year. We'll need them to burn for the ashes to be imposed on Ash Wednesday.
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. beginning on February 20.  
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Classes begin on First Sunday in Lent - February 22 - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.
  • Pick your copy of the book as soon as they become available. 

6.  LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, February 28 - 6 to 7pm
  • In commemoration of Black Heritage month and the Season of Lent, we will have the screening of the movie: "Freedom Now." Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa. Length: 60 minutes. Color. DVD Format. Venue: St. Joseph Hall. 
  • Bring your family and buddies
  • Refreshments will be served.

7.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Mauricio's Mom
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
9:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
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See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Friday, January 30, 2015

Parish UPDATE for Sunday, February 1

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, February 1  The 4th Sunday after Epiphany. Our parish will however keep the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple aka Candlemas. 
  • The PROPERS  for Mass will be those for the Feast of the Presentation
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible.
  • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS at our website or include our parish in your WILLS. Thank you. 

3.  BIBLE STUDY: 
  • Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. 
  • No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and your buddies.
4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Lent begins on Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday), February 18. 
  • We have three services at 8 am; 12 noon and 7 pm. 
  • It is not too early to begin looking for the palm branches given to you last year. We'll need them to burn for the ashes to be imposed on Ash Wednesday.
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent from 6:30 to 7 pm. beginning on February 20.  
5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT - Joanna Leiserson
  • Classes begin on First Sunday in Lent - February 22 - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.
  • Pick your copy of the book as soon as they become available. 
6.  UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • An exciting Christian Education program for 2015. More details soon.
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
7.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed.
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine   
8:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.

See you at Mass on Sunday with your family and good buddies.. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, January 18

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY: 
  • Sunday, January 18:  The Second Sunday after Epiphany 
  • Please, pick up your 2015 Pledge envelope after Mass on Sunday
2.  THANK YOU:
  • To all who have signed and returned their PLEDGE CARD. There are a few still outstanding, please, remember to send in yours now.
  • To all who have filled and returned their Parish Survey Card. The report will form part of our business agenda at our parish's Annual General Meeting onSunday, January 25. 
  • Thank you for making the mission and ministries of this parish possible.

3.  UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Annual (Parish) General Meeting: Sunday, January 25 at 11:30 am. We will meet in St. Joseph Hall. This is a POTLUCK event, so please, bring some food and beverage to share. 
  • An exciting Christian Education program for 2015. More details soon.
  • Registration for First Communion Classes for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the parish office 
5.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Lent begins on Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday), February 18. We have three services at 8 am; 12 noon and 7 pm. It is not too early to begin looking for the palm branches given to you last year. We'll need them to burn for the ashes to be imposed on Ash Wednesday.  An appropriate time is being worked out for the Hispanic congregation. More details later. 
  • Quiet Days are being planned (for Lent) and more information will be available next week. 
6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Jo, Fr. Anderson. Obed.
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • Our youth: Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Yasmine  
7. For news about:
8: Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.

See you at Mass on Sunday. 

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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