Friday, February 8, 2013

Parish UPDATE: February 10


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS WEEKEND:
  • Worship Committee meets on Saturday, February 9 following the 9 am Mass.
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series continue this Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 pm. This is the last in the series. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by. 
2. THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 10:

NOTICE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms will be held on Sunday, February 10 following the 10 am Mass in St. Joseph Hall. Business Agenda will include, 2013 budget; election of Vestrymembers, etc. Please, endeavor to attend Mass and the Annual General Meeting. Food will be POTLUCK so bring your favorite dish.

3. LENT AT ST. MARY
  • Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joe's at Mid-day.
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? To sign up, talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin. Classes will meet Thursday at 7pm in St. Cecelia room beginning 2/21.
  • EVENSONG: Tuesdays & Fridays at 7 pm
  • Stations (Way) of the Cross: Fridays at 9:25 am and 6:30 pm. We meet in the Chapel.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Pledge Cards: If you have not picked up your Pledge Cards or Pledge Envelopes, please remember to do this on Sunday. Our talents, treasure and time makes the ministries of this parish possible. Thanks for sharing your spiritual and temporal gifts with us
  • Confirmation classes continue on Saturday, February 23 with a field-trip to the Museum of Tolerance following the 9 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP. 
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Re-painting of the main and side church doors.
  • Renovation work in the kitchen
  • Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
    • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from  7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
    • Parliament of World Religions - occasional meetings
    • Astrology Club: meets mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
    • The Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) will meet on the last Saturday of the month beginning February 23 in St. Joseph Hall from 1 to 4 pm
5. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh, Ava, Bea, Sister Rosina, OSH.
  • Blessings on all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Obed, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • The peoples of Syria, Mali and Tunisia, Egypt.
  • All who are being prepared for baptism at Easter
  • Safe travel for Robby.
6.  PLAZA IN FRONT OF CHURCH:
  • The first phase of work on the plaza in front of the church has been completed. This is the portion funded by the  Palms Neighborhood Council. It includes the construction of interior perimeter wall with red bricks and the paving of the sitting area with concrete.
  • The second phase to be funded by the parish includes the provision of park benches, the planting of flowers, the installation of a small water-fall (fountain) and eventual provision of wi-fi access. If you can help with any of these, please talk to Fr. Vincent ASAP. 
  • A date for official dedication will be announced in due course.
7. EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
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Friday, February 1, 2013

Parish UPDATE: February 3


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 3:

Dedication of set of High Mass vestments in white, green, red and purple as well as Travelling Mass Kit during the 10 am Mass.

Here is the Order of Service for Sunday:
  1. Blessing of Candles and Procession [BOS p. 53]
  2. Song of Simeon
  3. Entrance Hymn
  4. First Reading
  5. Hymn 
  6. Second Reading:
  7. Acclamation
  8. Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40 - reading for Presentation of our Lord
  9. Sermon
  10. Nicene Creed
  11. Blessing of the Vestments and Mass kit [adapted from Book of Occasional Services]
  12. Prayers of the Faithful
  13. Presentation of Gifts
  14. Communion
  15. Notices
  16. Blessing
  17. Exit Hymn
  18. Dismissal
(B)  Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, February 3 following the 10 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP. 

2.  NOTICE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms will be held on Sunday, February 10 following the 10 am Mass in St. Joseph Hall. Business Agenda will include, 2013 budget; election of Vestrymembers, etc. Please, endeavor to attend Mass and the Annual General Meeting. Food will be POTLUCK so bring your favorite dish.

3. THIS WEEKEND:
  • Construction work to create a mini-plaza (sitting area, hospitality area) in front of the church has begun. Thanks for the support of the PNC. More on this at the Annual General Meeting.
  • Refurbishment work on the closets and drawers in the kitchen area. Work will secure church cooking and serving utensils as well as storage for the AIDS Project and the Spanish Congregation. More on this at the Annual General Meeting.
4. NEXT WEEKEND:
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series continue Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 pm. This is the last in the series. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by.   
5. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joes at Mid-day.
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? To sign up, talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin. Classes will meet Thursday at 7pm in St. Cecelia room beginning 2/21.
6.  REMINDERS: 
  • Pledge Cards: If you have not picked up your Pledge Cards or Pledge Envelopes, please remember to do this on Sunday. Our talents, treasure and time makes the ministries of this parish possible. Thanks for sharing your spiritual and temporal gifts with us.
  • STATIONS OF THE CROSS: On Fridays in Lent at 9:25 am and 6:30 pm
  • This LENT, join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Friday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel. Please, bring a friend.
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
    • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from about 7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
    • Parliament of World Religions
    • Astrology Club: meets mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
    • The Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) will meet on the last Saturday of the month beginning February 23 in St. Joseph Hall from 1 to 4 pm
7. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh
  • Blessings on all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • The peoples of Syria, Mali and Turkey
  • The release of the five-year-old boy who has been held hostage in Alabama since Tuesday. Pray for his family. Pray for his captor that he may have a change of heart. 
  • Safe travel for Robby.
8. EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Parish UPDATE: January 27


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. NOTICE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms will be held on Sunday, February 10 following the 10 am Mass in St. Joseph Hall. Business Agenda will include, 2013 budget; election of Vestrymembers, etc. Please, endeavor to attend Mass and the Annual General Meeting.
2. THIS WEEKEND:
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series continue Saturday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by.
  • Construction work to create a mini-plaza (sitting area, hospitality area) in front of the church has begun. Thanks for the support of the PNC. More on this at the Annual General Meeting.
  • Refurbishment work on the closets and drawers in the kitchen area. Work will secure church cooking and serving utensils as well as storage for the AIDS Project and the Spanish Congregation. More on this at the Annual General Meeting.
3. NEXT WEEKEND:
  • Sunday, Feb. 3: Dedication of set of High Mass vestments in white, green, red and purple as well as Travelling Mass Kits during the 10 am Mass.
  • Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, February 3 following the 10 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP.
  • In keeping with time-honored traditions of the church, our nativity scene will remainuntil February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus in the Temple aka the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary aka Candlemas. 
4. VOLUNTEER WITH THE PALMS TEAM!
Posted on January 7, 2013 by Palms Online
The Palms Neighborhood Council will be helping out the 2013 Greater LA Homeless Count on Wednesday, January 30 at 8PM at the Culver City Senior Center.  The 2013 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is an opportunity for everyone throughout Los Angeles County to play a tremendous role in ending homelessness.  In order to make a difference in the lives of homeless men, women and children in Los Angeles County we need to know who they are and where they are.  The count is just the first step in helping to end homelessness and we need your help to do it….
Register under our Palms Team and come out and welcome 2013 with giving back!
  •  Register Now!  www.palmsla.org
  • Choose the “Palms Neighborhood Council” Team.
  • Choose “West Los Angeles” and “Culver City Senior Center” – January 30, 8PM
  • We hope to see you there!  
5. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joes at Mid-day.
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? To sign up, talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin. Classes will meet every Thursday at 7:30 pm in St. Cecelia room beginning 2/21.
6.  REMINDERS: 
  • Pledge Cards: If you have not picked up your Pledge Cards or Pledge Envelopes, please remember to do this on Sunday. Our talents, treasure and time makes the ministries of this parish possible. Thanks for sharing your spiritual and temporal gifts with us.
  • Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. Please, bring a friend.
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Fr. Connor Lynn has moved back to Los Angeles. Fr. Lynn's new address is 1902 Park Ave., Los Angeles. CA 90026. Telephone number is 213-529-4477. 
  • Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
    • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from about 7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
    • Parliament of World Religions
    • Astrology Club: meets on mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
    • We are in the process of completing arrangement for another group to meet on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm
7. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh
  • Blessings on all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • The ongoing work of the Worship Committee of the parish.
  • Our students Vincent, Larry Jr, Simone, Jeffrey, Audrey, Natasha and Michelle.
  • All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • For Fr. Federico visiting with family in Mexico this week.
  • For the repose of the soul of Eunice Igodan, sister of our brother Robby Igodan. Eunice is an older sister, she died over a week ago. Please, keep Robby, his Mom and the Igodan family in your prayers at this time.
8. EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.

Fr. Vincent
www.stmarypalms.org

... ""Every Christian needs a half hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour." - Saint Francis of Sales "
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Friday, January 18, 2013

Parish UPDATE: January 20


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. VESTRY MEETING:
The Vestry will meet in regular session on Sunday, January 20 following the 10 am Mass. Vestry members please endeavor to attend and bring copies of your reports. Thanks.

2. GENERAL NEWS:
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series will continue Saturday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by.
  • In keeping with time-honored traditions of the church, our nativity scene will remain until February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus in the Temple akathe Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary aka Candlemas. 
  • Fr. Connor Lynn has moved back to Los Angeles. Fr. Lynn's new address is 1902 Park Ave., Los Angeles. CA 90026. Telephone number is 213-529-4477. 
  • Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
    • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from about 7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
    • Parliament of World Religions
    • Astrology Club: meets on mid-afternoon on first and last Thursday of every month.
    • We are in the process of completing arrangement for another group to meet on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm
2. REMINDERS:
  • Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel of Consolation. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. Please, bring a friend.
  • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
  • Ash Wednesday: Just around the corner - Wednesday, February 13. There will be three services: 8 am; Mid-day and 7 pm. There will also be the Imposition of Ashes on Culver Avenue by the Trader Joes at Mid-day.
  • Pledge Cards: If you have not picked up your Pledge Cards or Pledge Envelopes, please remember to do this on Sunday. Our talents, treasure and time makes the ministries of this parish possible. Thanks for sharing your spiritual and temporal gifts with us. 
3. UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? Talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin.
  • Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, February 3 following the 10 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP.
  • Our annual Parish General Meeting and election of new Vestry.
4. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Anthony Jo, Kay and Tom Burleigh
  • Safety in travelling for Bea and Gayle 
  • Blessings on Karen Orren, all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • For Fr. Federico visiting with family in Mexico this week and next week.
  • For the repose of the soul of Eunice Igodan, sister of our brother Robby Igodan. Eunice is an older sister, she died over a week ago. Please, keep Robby, his Mom and the Igodan family in your prayers at this time.
  • 5. EXTRA NEWS:
See you at Mass.
 
Fr. Vincent
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Parish UPDATE: January 13


Beloved of God and of this parish:

1. GENERAL NEWS:
  • The BBC "A History of Christianity" series will continue Saturday, January 12 at 6:30 pm. Soup and salad will be served. Let us learn about our faith and its history. Bring your friends. Stop by.
  • We will need volunteers to work on Saturday, January 12 from 10 am to 11 am to fix up the room adjoining the Children's service room to serve as a Multi-purpose room.Talk to Fr. Vincent if you can help or just show up at 10 am.
  • This Sunday, January 13 we will celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is one of the four days in the church's calendar for administering the sacrament of baptism in the church. The renewal of baptismal vows is suggested on this day - see BCP p.312 for more information. Please, endeavor to attend church to renew your baptismal vows. As always, I would like to extend an invitation to your friends as well to join us at this service.  
  • In keeping with time-honored traditions of the church, our nativity scene will remain until February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus in the Temple akathe Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary aka Candlemas. 
  • Fr. Connor Lynn has moved back to Los Angeles. Fr. Lynn's new address is 1902 Park Ave., Los Angeles. CA 90026. Telephone number is 213-529-4477. 
  • This week we welcomed a local Astrology Club to the number of groups who meet here during the week on a regular basis. This group will meet on the first and last Thursday of every month during the day.
  • Our parish also host on a regular basis the regional meeting of the Parliament of World Religions.
  • Here is a list of the many 12-step groups who use our facilities on a regular basis and share our ministries:
    • Try God AA group: meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from about 7 pm
    • Under-earners Anonymous: meets on Wednesday at 1 pm
    • Over-eaters Anonymous: meets on Saturday at 5 pm. 
    • We are in the process of completing arrangement for another group to meet on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm

    • 2. REMINDERS:
    • Join us for Evensong EVERY Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm to REFRESH our spiritual lives. We meet in the Chapel of Consolation. We are usually done by 7:30 pm. Please, bring a friend.
    • Vestry meeting on Sunday, January 20 following the 10 am Mass.
    • Misa (Mass in Spanish) every Sunday at 1 pm. I commend this ministry led by Fr. Federico to your prayers and support.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Bible Study on the Book of Nehemiah. We will be using the study guide authored by Don Fields in the LifeGuide Bible Series. Questions? Talk to Fr. Vincent or Kevin.
  • Confirmation classes begins on Saturday, February 2 following the 9 am Mass. Candidates will be confirmed on Sunday, September 8 during the celebration of our Patronal Feast and Canonical Visitation on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno. To register, please see Fr. Vincent or call Phyllis in the office ASAP.
  • Our annual Parish General Meeting and election of new Vestry.
4. OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
  • Continued healing for Bianca Mussenden, Julia Bergstrom, Rev. Canon Cyprian Fields, Kay Burleigh and Tom
  • Safety in travelling for Bea and Gayle 
  • Blessings on Karen Orren, all our benefactors and all who make the ministries of this parish possible.
  • All who are discerning vocations to various ministries in the Church at this time 
  • Our Palms community that it would be safe for all residents
  • For the repose of the souls of Larry (brother-in-law of Julia Bergstrom); Robert (father-in-law of Julia Bergstrom); Harry (father of Br. Thomas Carey, SSF) and all who died in the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting.
5. EXTRA NEWS:

See you at Mass.
 
Fr. Vincent
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