Friday, April 10, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, April 12

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, April 12: The Second Sunday of Easter
    • The final class on the Lenten book: "A Grown up Lent" beginning at 11:30 am in St. Joseph Hall.

2.  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.  

3.  LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Our  final class this Sunday,  - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.

4. BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. 
  • We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. 
  • Bring your Bible and your buddies.

5.  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • Yes, we have Facebook and Twitter accounts. Check us out.
  • Our parish is committed to building the reign of God and sharing the Good News of God using available  and appropriate means of communication. Please, Like us on Facebook  and follow us on TWITTER.  Spread the word among your friends and family members who are on social media. Thanks for your help
6.   UPCOMING EVENTS:  
  • Saturday, April 25: 
    •  Organised by The Disaster Awareness (Free) Course, (DAC) sponsored by the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PePC) and taught by the Los Angeles Fire Department [LAFD]. Our parish is a member of this Coalition. 
    • Venue: The IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave. Los Angeles.  
    • Time: 10 am to 12 pm. 
    • Opportunity drawings will be made for the first 100 registrants at the venue on the day of the event. 
    • Light refreshment will be served at no cost to participants. Flyers are in the narthex. Spread the word and invite your friends. 
    • Questions? Email the Coalition at PePC034@gmail.com 
  • First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are now open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office 

7. MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, May 2
  • We will be screening the movie GANDHI. The life of the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British rule through his philosophy of nonviolent protest. 

    Director:

     
  • Run time: 3 hours 12 minutes.
  • Refreshments will be served.
  • Bring your fiends and family. 

8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed and Nora
  • safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
  • Belinda, Annie
  • Larry Jr graduating from UC Davis.  Congratulations
  • Jeffrey graduating from Hamilton High. Congratulations!
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine   
  • repose of the souls of Aaron Cull and Mary Ramsey (mother of Joanna Cory)
  • all who are mourning death of loved ones: Margaret, Arlene, Joanna, Carol and Pam            
9:   FOR NEWS ABOUT
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Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Holy Week and Easter at St. Mary

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE


MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY (March 30 to April 1)
  • Mass at 9 am


MAUNDY THURSDAY  (April 2)
  • Morning Prayer at 9 am
  • Proper Liturgy including foot-washing and watch before the Altar of Repose beginning at 7 pm



GOOD FRIDAY (April 3)
  • Morning Prayer at 9 am
  • Stations of the Cross at 12 pm (midday)
  • Proper Liturgy begins at 7 pm



HOLY SATURDAY/EASTER VIGIL (April 4)
  • Morning Prayer at 9 am
  • Parish Work Day from 9:30 to 11 am
  • Vigil service begins at 8 pm



 EASTER SUNDAY April 5
  • Mass (English) at 10 am
  • Baptism of Ezra - grandchild of Fr. Vincent and Florence
  • Parish Easter brunch at 11:30 am in St. Joseph Hall
  • Please, sign up to bring food; this is a POTLUCK event
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) at 1 pm
A warm welcome to you and your family awaits you.

Fr. Vincent

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, March 29

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:  
  • Saturday, March 28 - 6 to 8:15pm
    • We will be screening the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Director: Mel Gibson. Run time: 127 minutes . 
    • Bring your family and buddies
    • Refreshments will be served.
  • Sunday, March 29: The Sunday of the Passion [Palm Sunday]
    • We will gather in the patio between St. Joseph Hall and the Rectory for the first part of the service
    • we will process from the patio into the church through the main front doors waving palm branches.

2.  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.  

3.   HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
  • Monday to Wednesday: (March 30 to April 1)
    • Mass at 9 am
  • Maundy Thursday: (April 2)
    • Morning Prayer at 9 am
    • Proper Liturgy including foot-washing and watch before the Altar of Repose beginning at 7 pm
  • Good Friday: (April 3)
    • Morning Prayer at 9 am
    • Stations of the Cross at 12 pm (midday)
    • Proper Liturgy begins at 7 pm
  • Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil: (April 4)
    • Morning Prayer at 9 am 
    • Parish Work Day from 9:30 to 11 am
    • Vigil service begins at 8 pm
4.  EASTER SUNDAY: April 5
    • Mass (English) at 10 am
    • Baptism of Ezra - grandchild of Fr. Vincent and Florence 
    • Parish Easter brunch at 11:30 am in St. Joseph Hall
    • Please, sign up to bring food; this is a POTLUCK event
    • Misa (Mass in Spanish) at 1 pm.

5.  BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. 
  • We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. 
  • Bring your Bible and your buddies.

6. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Our classes continue this Sunday,  - from 11:30 am to 12 pm.

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 
  • Saturday, April 25: 
    • The Disaster Awareness (Free) Course, (DAC) sponsored by the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PePC). Our parish is a member of this Coalition.  
    • Venue: The IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave. Los Angeles.  
    • Time: 10 am to 12 pm. 
    • Opportunity drawings will be made for the first 100 registrants at the venue on the day of the event. 
    • Light refreshment will be served at no cost to participants. Flyers are in the narthex. Spread the word and invite your friends. 
    • Questions? Email the Coalition at PePC034@gmail.com 

8.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed 
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
  • Belinda, Annie
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine   
  • holy death for Aaron Cull and healing for Margaret and Arlene
  • Larry Jr graduating from UC Davis.  Congratulations!
  • Jeffrey graduating from Hamilton High. Congratulations! 
9:   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, March 20, 2015

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, March 22

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, March 22. The Fifth Sunday in LENT: 
  • Welcome The Rev. Canon Connor Lynn, Rector Emeritus, the Navin Family at Mass

2.  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.  

3.  BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7 : 45 pm. 
  • We meet in the Sacristy.
  • We are studying the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 
  • No experience necessary. 
  • Bring your Bible and your buddies.

4.  LENT AT ST. MARY: 
  • Daily Mass at 9 am
  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm. 

5. LENT BOOK STUDY
  • A GROWN-UP LENT  by Joanna Leiserson
  • Our classes continue this Sunday,  - from 11:30 am to 12 pm

6. LENT/BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, March 28 - 6 to 8:10pm
  • We will be screening the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Director: Mel Gibson. Run time: 127 minutes . 
  • 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 
  • Saturday, April 25: The Disaster Awareness (Free) Course, (DAC) sponsored by the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PePC). Our parish is a member of this Coalition.  Venue: The IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave. Los Angeles.  Time: 10 am to 12 pm. Opportunity drawings will be made for the first 100 registrants at the venue on the day of the event. Light refreshment will be served at no cost to participants. Flyers are in the narthex. Spread the word and invite your friends. Questions? Email the Coalition at PePC034@gmail.com 

8. HOLY WEEK AT ST. MARY
  • Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday): March 29
  • Maundy Thursday Proper Liturgy: April 2 at 7 pm 
  • Good Friday Proper Liturgy: April 3 at 7 pm. Stations of the Cross at 12 pm. 
  • Parish Work Day: Saturday, April 4 from 9:30 am to 11 am
  • Easter Vigil: Saturday, April 4 at 8 pm
  • Easter Sunday: April 5 at 10 am. Parish Easter potluck follows the 10 am Mass. Please, sign up to bring flowers for the Altar in memory of your loved ones as well as food for the potluck. Thanks. 

9.   OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR
  • Continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson. Obed 
  • all travelling at this time: Debora and Russ
  • safety for all working on the Expo Rail Line
  • Belinda, Annie
  • Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine   
  • Larry Jr graduating from UC Davis.  Congratulations!
  • Jeffrey graduating from Hamilton High. Congratulations! 
10:   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

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