Parish UPDATE: Sunday, July 12

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:  

• SATURDAY, JULY 11: Vestry Planning meetings with Bishop Suffragan Diane Bruce, beginning with Mass at 9 am
• SUNDAY, July 12: SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
• There will be ONE service - bilingual - on Sunday, July 12 at 11 am. 
• Bishop Suffragan Diane Bruce will be our Presider and Preacher. 
• Following Mass, there will be a food sale - pupusas and tamales. Proceeds will go to support our parish ministries.
• Other non-sale dishes will be provided. Parishioners are encouraged to bring what they can and to enjoy fellowship time with Bishop Bruce. 
• Invite your friends and buddies to church.

2.  WELCOME ANDREW SHARMA

• Late Monday, July 6, the Joseph Family welcomed a new addition to their family.  Belinda and Akshay became proud parents of Andrew Sharma. Welcome, Andrew.
• Congratulations Belinda, Akshay, Anthony, Jai and Joe Joseph.  

3.  SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST

• Pray for the Rev. Canon. Cindy Voorhees and the congregation of the St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach in search of a new home
• visit their website  http://www.savesaintjamesthegreat.org/ and follow updates.
  
  

4.  BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7: 30 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS

• Resumes on Sunday, July 19 with a study of the Lectionary Readings for July 26
• Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

6.  UPCOMING EVENTS:  

• First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are still open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office

7.  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 WILL.

8.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR

• the repose of the soul of Clayton Garnett, former parishioner; for the Garnett family in their grief. 
• traveling mercies for Julia, 
• the Rev. Canon. Cindy Voorhees and the congregation of the St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach in search of a new home
• continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. Delia, Jeff, Roberta Byrd
• all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
• all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
• Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    

9.    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

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Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, July 5

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:  

• SUNDAY, July 5: SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

2.  SUNDAY, JULY 12: 

• One service at 11 am
• Bilingual Mass (English and Spanish)

3.  BISHOP SUFFRAGAN DIANE BRUCE'S VISIT TO ST. MARY

• Saturday, July 11: 9 am to 8 pm:  Meetings with the Vestry
• Sunday, July 12 at 11 am: Official visit to the parish. Bishop Diane will preside and preach and administer the Sacrament of Baptism.
• If you have or know anyone desiring baptism, please, let Fr. Vincent know asap.
• Invite your friends to church on Sunday, July 12.  
• There will be a food sale to raise funds for the parish. Bring a dish to share if you can.

4.  SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST

• Pray for the Rev. Canon. Cindy Voorhees and the congregation of the St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach in search of a new home
• visit their website  http://www.savesaintjamesthegreat.org/ and follow updates.
  
  

5.  BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7: 30 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS

• Resumes on Sunday, July 19 with a study of the Lectionary Readings for July 26
• Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

7.  UPCOMING EVENTS:  

• First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are still open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office

8.  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 WILL.

9.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR

• the repose of the soul of Clayton Garnett, former parishioner; for the Garnett family in their grief.
• traveling mercies for Julia, Mark K.
• the Rev. Canon. Cindy Voorhees and the congregation of the St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach in search of a new home
• continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. Delia, Jeff, Roberta Byrd
• Belinda and Akshay - preparing to become first-time parents
• all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
• all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
• Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    

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

11.    Like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, June 28

Beloved of God and of this parish:

Here is what is making news in our parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY:  

• Saturday, June 27:
• Requiem Mass for Ann Moreland Walters, mother of Stephanie Zynda, at 9 am
• Rummage Sale to raise funds for the mission and ministries of this parish: 8 am to 3 pm
• SUNDAY, June 28: FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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 WILL.  

3. BIBLE STUDY: Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7: 30 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.   UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS

• Entire month of June: We'll focus on Franciscan spirituality: Society of St. Francis, Third Order Franciscans
• Time: 11:30 am to 12 pm in St. Joseph Hall

5.  UPCOMING EVENTS:  

• Sunday, July 5: Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance - 3 to 4 pm.  Hate to Hope: More information at: http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.4866123/k.AF76/From_Hate_to_Hope.htm
• First Communion Classes: Registration for both English and Spanish congregations are still open. Please, contact Fr. Juan Barragan at PadreJuanBar@gmail.com or at the Parish Office

6.  BISHOP SUFFRAGAN DIANE BRUCE'S VISIT TO ST. MARY

• Saturday, July 11: 9 am to 8 pm:  Meetings with the Vestry
• Sunday, July 12: Official visit to the parish. Bishop Diane will preside and preach and administer the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation if there are candidates.
• If you have or know anyone desiring baptism, please, let Fr. Vincent know asap.
• Invite your friends to church on Sunday, July 12.

7.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY FOR

• traveling mercies for Vincent, Debora, Russ, Julia, Mark K.
• healing of our country in the light of the Supreme Court rulings on Affordable Care Act and Marriage Equality
• continued healing for Gerda, Anthony Joseph, Fr. Anderson, Thomas, Patrice Gonzales, Nora, Ben, Sr. Rosina. 
• Belinda and Akshay - preparing to become first-time parents
• All delegates to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church now meeting in Utah to among other business agenda, elect a new Presiding Bishop for The Episcopal Church
• all who are battling any form of cancer and all involved in research work to find lasting cure for cancer and Alzheimers
• all in Law Enforcement especially Belinda, Benjamin and Kevin
• Natasha, Vincent, Simone, Audrey, Michelle, Yasmine and Jason    

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

9.    Like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org