Parish UPDATE: July 22

Beloved of God and of this parish:

A brief UPDATE from our parish this week

WELCOME

• This Sunday, July 22, we welcome The Rev. Brad Karelius, former Rector, Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana; Bishop Peter and Mrs. Monica Njoka. 
• We will have one baptism - Biko - who is under a year old. Parents are Monica and Maurice. Friends and relatives of Monica and Maurice including Grandparents Bishop Peter Njoka, former Bishop of Nairobi Diocese, Kenya and his wife Monica will also be in attendance.
• Following Mass we will meet in St. Joseph Hall  for a brief post-Mass refreshment provided by Monica and Maurice.
• I will call the group together and Fr. Brad will make a presentation on Stewardship and then take questions from the audience. 

SUNDAY, JULY 29

• Following Mass, we will have the second part of the monthly Parish Forum which will focus on the finances of the parish. 
• I will also make an announcement re: the celebration of our parish's patronal feast on Sunday, September 9, 2012
• I will give an update on the work to improve the aesthetic feel of the front part of the church and the church grounds

OTHER NEWS:

For news about the Palms Neighborhood, please go to www.palmsla.org

For news about the Diocese of Los Angeles, please go to www.ladiocese.org

OF YOUR CHARITY

Please, continue to pray for Bea and the Boggess family in their bereavement; our Muslim brothers and sisters in this holy month of Ramadan; for the young professionals in our parish community; for all who are travelling at this time.

See you at Mass on Sunday. Invite someone to church.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

Parish Update: May 27

Beloved of God and of this parish:

For news about the Diocese of Los Angeles and Bishop Bruno's health, please go towww.ladiocese.org

For news about Palms, please go to palmsla.org; check out the new murals going up on utility boxes in Palms; click on "Get involved" and volunteer for the June 2 "Palms Bike Rodeo"; check out the updates on the Expo Line project.

PARISH NEWS UPDATE

1. Training: Preventing Sexual Misconduct:

If you are planning on attending this event tomorrow, Saturday, May 26, we will start at 9:30 amso we can finish about 11:30 am. Our facilitator will be Ms. Anilin Colado, Missioner, Human Resource, Diocese of Los Angeles. We will be viewing three short videos and discuss these informative videos. Certificates will be issued on completion of the class.

2. Sunday, May 27: 

(a) Day of Pentecost: 

Thanks to all parishioners who have indicated they would be interested in reading the Gospel text in non-English languages:  Dutch, German, Portuguese, Italian, Latin, Greek, Ga, French, Akan.

(b) Monthly Parish Forum: 

Following Mass beginning at 11:30 am. Hear reports on the work of the Vestry and a special report by the Senior Warden. Please, plan on attending. We need to hear your input and voice.

(c) Vespers for Healing for Bishop Jon Bruno at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park, Los Angeles, at 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the Diocesan family in praying for our bishop at this time. Please, click the following link for the most recent update on Bishop Bruno  http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=zu7lqvbab&v=001Sr5a1LSTp6MNWuAx95-VIDNEURlDfqCEwXWeR6G7VuvKKUTVRnAkuMgy9Svvc3b1jtSYjzYKD3dPz5FF97039L4r-CMc-yQFu5I2aXoHvkB5vdJArh_5LP8QORE8lyNOiJD2pU2BZ_tpIkNLaueQ_7UTrFWMmQbvQw68aSXC3GFu7WvmPbwmG-8ER2_OPyDTsObvDknEN2A%3D

3. UPCOMING EVENTS

(a) Simone's Graduation: 

Friday, June 1. Watch out for more details on Sunday and congratulate Simone on this very important transition, she has worked really hard on this and we should really be PROUD of her.

(b) Trinity Sunday - June 3

(c) Feast of Corpus Christi - June 7

(d) Training and Planning Meeting for Parish Homilists - Saturday, June 9 and 16. We will begin right after Mass.

(e) Classes in Anglo-Catholicism - Sunday, June 10 after the 10 am Mass led by Sean Smith. We will explore the beginnings of the Anglo-Catholic movement [in the Anglican Church]. This is the church tradition which influences our way of life here at St. Mary. What does it mean to be an Anglo-Catholic? Come, find out. This is a very good time to bring your questions and your friends to church.

(f) Now Enrolling: Our first class in Computer Literacy. Look out for more information in the Worship Bulletin on Sunday.

(g) Mark Kennedy on vacation: Sunday, June 3 and June 10. Carolyn Davies will be our organist on these Sundays. 

See you at Mass.

God richly bless your life, your vocation, your work, your friends and your family.

Fr. Vincent

www.stmarypalms.org

 "Let me get through today, and I shall not fear tomorrow." Philip Neri (1515-1595)

 

Parish Update: May 20

UPDATE ON BISHOP BRUNO From the Bishop's Office:

Dear Friends,   I am well on the road to recovery. After four bone marrow biopsies, I await the fifth to get final verification of the effectiveness of my chemotherapy treatments. The doctors say the healing is moving forward at a miraculous pace, and I know that the outpouring of prayer and love is making all the difference.     I am enjoying the Caring Bridge web page as well as the cards and well wishes extended to me and my family. I want you to know that I read each and every one, and they provide me strength and comfort.     I will have another bone marrow test next week to confirm my progress. Every day I feel stronger in body and spirit. Mary and I send our love to all. Yours in Christ, + J. Jon Bruno NEWS FROM THE PARISH: 1. VESTRY MEETING: This Sunday, May 20 following the 10 am Mass. Meeting begins at 11:30 am in the Rector's Office. 2. DIOCESAN SUNDAY: Sunday, May 20 is Diocesan Sunday; please, look for special bulletin insert in your Worship bulletin this Sunday. 3. SUNDAY, MAY 27 - two events: (a) Feast of Pentecost: In keeping with well-established traditions of this parish, we will read the gospel in as many non-English languages as possible including Dutch, German, Italian, Akan, Igbo, French, Ga and et al. Please, invite a friend to Mass. (b) Vespers for Healing for Bishop Jon Bruno. Event is scheduled for 4 pm today at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul and St. Athanasius,840 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles. Look for flyer in your Worship Bulletin on Sunday, and plan on joining with our brothers and sisters in the Diocese to pray for Bishop Bruno, his family and the Diocesan leadership at this time. 4. For news from the Palms Neighborhood Council, please go to palmsla.org and look out for more information on the Bike Rodeo. 5. THANKS. To all who joined us last night in celebrating with Grace Lutheran Church, Culver City, the Feast of Ascension. We were richly blessed and our bonds of friendship strengthened. 6. LIKE US on Facebook Yes, our parish has a Facebook account. If you have a Facebook account, "Like us" - the Parish of St. Mary in Palms. It will be our joy to share conversation and the transforming power of God's Holy Spirit with you and your friends. 7. COME VISIT If your Sunday schedule permits it, we'd love to welcome and share with you our ministries here at St. Mary: daily Mass at 9am [holidays included]; AIDS Lunch project [first Wednesday of every month - 9am to 1:30pm]; Hispanice/Latino Ministry; hospital visitation; Bible Study, Praying the rosary on Friday; ministries to St. Augustine Volunteer Emergency Service, [SAVES], Villa Rey Assisted Living and Palm Court Retirement Living, Culver City. See you at Mass. Fr. Vincent www.stmarypalms.org

 

Alleluia! Christ is risen!!

Here is an UPDATE of "happenings" in our parish you need to know.

1.  Healthy Individuals, Healthy Communities event:

John Sexton, MFT will be our guest homilist and facilitator this Sunday, April 22 and April 29. John will work with us on "Healthy Individuals, Healthy Communities", will bring us handouts and facilitate a Q & A following Mass. Please, spread the word and invite your friends to Mass on Sunday, April 22 & 29.

2.  Parish Forum & Focus Group on Music

Our next Parish Forum on Sunday, April 29 will feature the following:

• Update of financial reports
• Update of Vestry news
• Focus Group on Music ministry

Please, endeavor to attend this event.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. For news about the work of the Palms Neighborhood Council, please click on http://palmsla.org/ and check out the news on the Palms Utility Box Mural Beautification Project and the Bike Rodeo. Get involved in your community.
2. May 17 marks Ascension Day. This is our annual joint-eucharistic service with Grace Lutheran Church, Culver City. Our parish is hosting this event which begins at 7 pm and our homilist would be Pastor Jim Maines. Please, spread the word and bring your friends to church.

See you at Mass on Sunday.

Holy Week & Easter at St. Mary

Beloved of God and of this parish:

As we approach Holy Week and Easter, I would like to commend our parish to your prayers as well as those whom God will lead to our church services this coming week. Welcome all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, help them find their way through the special rites and make new friends.

HOLY WEEK:

Palm Sunday: 

• Liturgy begins at 10 am in front of the main entrance to the church. The Passion Gospel would be sung.
• Holy [Maundy] Thursday service begins at 7pm. The service includes the rite of the foot-washing, procession of the sacrament to the Altar of Repose, the Stripping of the Altar and the keeping of vigil before the sacrament in the Lady Chapel.

Proper Liturgy on Good Friday: 

• Service begins at 7pm and include the prostration, the Solemn Collects, the Veneration of the Cross and communion.

Holy Saturday [Easter Vigil]: 

• Service begins at 7:30 pm. Rite includes the lighting of the new fire, the procession with the Paschal candle, the singing of the Exsultet, renewal of baptismal vows, etc.
• This is a Parish work day. Please, plan on arriving at 9am to help set up the church for the Easter Vigil rites; there will be no Mass at 9am on this day.

Easter [Sunday, April 8]: 

• You have already received an email from Sandra Dyson, Senior Warden about Easter. Please, sign up for the festive celebration and bring food for the post-Mass event. Bring your friends to church, welcome those who are joining us at this time.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. Series on "Healthy Individuals, Healthy Communities". Sunday, April 22 and 29. Series will be led by John Sexton, MFT, Catholic Charities

2. Series on "Financial Planning for Individuals and Couples" . Date TBA

See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent

Lenten Season at St. Mary

Events at St. Mary this Lenten Season:

1. THURSDAYS IN LENT
Estudio Biblico - Bible Study [in Spanish] at 6:30 pm. For more information, please call Fr. Federico at 818-522-7941

2. WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
Bible Study in English. For more information, please call Fr. Vincent at 310-558-4124

3. FRIDAYS IN LENT:
Stations [Way] of the Cross at 6:30 pm

4. SUNDAYS IN LENT: - February 26 through March 18: 
Study of C. S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" at 11:30 am. Class is taught by Professor Debora Shuger, Distinguished Professor, Humanities, UC:LA

Join us if you can for any or all of the above events. Bring your friends. All are welcome.

Fr. Vincent

Ash Wednesday Services

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

1. Mass at 8am [with imposition of ashes]

2. Mass at 12:30 pm [with imposition of ashes]

3. Mass at 7 pm [with imposition of ashes]

Join us if you can. Bring your friends. All are welcome.

Have a blessed and holy Lenten season.