Friday, December 16, 2016

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, December 18

Beloved of God and of this parish:

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

Here's what's making news THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY'S

1 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18:  FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 
      • Please, invite your friends to church
      • pick up a copy of our Christmas schedule and fliers for your friends
      • if you have not done so already, please, get a copy of our parish's 2017 Liturgical Calendar (Ordo) for your friends. A $3:00 suggested donation to offset cost is recommended

2.  CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARY'S
  • Saturday, December 24
    • Community Carol Singing in church beginning at 7:30 pm
    • Vigil Mass of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ begins at 8 pm
    • Join us if you can
  • Sunday, December 25
    • Solemn Mass (English) at 10 am
    • Misa (Spanish) at 12:30 pm
    • Join us if you can

3. BIBLE STUDY: 
      • (English) Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the church.
      • We are currently studying the Letter of James
      • Join us if you can. We'll meet in the Sacristy

4.   CLASSES IN CHRISTIAN FORMATION : SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM to 12 PM
      • Classes resume December 18
      • We'll meet in the Lady Chapel.

5.   THANK YOU
      • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible. May God richly replenish what you generously share with our parish and its ministries. 
      • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (Paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILL.

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
      • The Rev. Can. John Taylor, Bishop Coadjutor-elect of the Diocese of Los Angeles
      • continued healing for Bishop Jon Bruno, Mary Bruno, Mary Jane,  Diane, Gerda, Lira, Rose Quaye, John Dadzie, Ben, Sr. Rosina, Christian Swayne, the Clergy and people of St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach.
      • all who work hard at finding solutions to gun violence and homelessness in our streets. 
      • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, YasmineJason,  Annabelle, Biko Lisustha, Amani Lisustha

7.   FOR NEWS ABOUT
      • the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on FacebookPepC90034
      • the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
      • the Episcopal Church, please, click on www.episcopalchurch.org
      • the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org
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Friday, December 9, 2016

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, December 11

Beloved of God and of this parish:

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

Here's what's making news THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY'S

1 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11:  THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT [GAUDETE SUNDAY]
      • Please, invite your friends to church
      • pick up a copy of our Christmas schedule and fliers for your friends
      • if you have not done so already, please, get a copy of our parish's 2017 Liturgical Calendar (Ordo) for your friends. A $3:00 suggested donation to offset cost is recommended

2.  BIBLE STUDY: 
      • (English) Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the church.
      • We are currently studying the Letter of James
      • Join us if you can. We'll meet in the Sacristy

3.   CLASSES IN CHRISTIAN FORMATION : SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM to 12 PM
      • Classes resume December 18
      • We'll meet in the Lady Chapel.

4.   THANK YOU
      • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible. May God richly replenish what you generously share with our parish and its ministries. 
      • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (Paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILL.

5.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
      • The Rev. Can. John Taylor, Bishop Coadjutor-elect of the Diocese of Los Angeles
      • continued healing for Bishop Jon Bruno, Mary Bruno, Mary Jane,  Diane, Gerda, Lira, Rose Quaye, John Dadzie, Ben, Sr. Rosina, Christian Swayne, Beverly Humpstone, the Clergy and people of St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach.
      • all who work hard at finding solutions to gun violence in our streets. 
      • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, YasmineJason,  Annabelle, Biko Lisustha, Amani Lisustha

6.   FOR NEWS ABOUT
      • the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on FacebookPepC90034
      • the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
      • the Episcopal Church, please, click on www.episcopalchurch.org
      • the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org
7.  Like us on Facebook,  follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms

Friday, November 18, 2016

Parish UPDATE: Sunday, November 20

Beloved of God and of this parish:

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

Here's what's making news THIS WEEKEND  AT ST. MARY'S 

1 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20:  THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
      • We welcome Fr. Tom Discavage, Administrative Assistant, Formation and Deployment, Diocese of Los Angeles as our Guest Celebrant and Homilist for this Sunday and the First Sunday of Advent
      • Please, invite your friends to church

2.  BIBLE STUDY: 
      • (English) Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the church.
      • We are currently studying the Letter of James
      • Join us if you can. We'll meet in the Sacristy

    • 3.   CHURCHMAN ORDO/CALENDAR FOR SALE
      • our parish's Churchman Ordo/Calendar for 2017 is now available at $3.00 a piece. 
      • they are great as Christmas present too; get your copies now. Few quantities remain. 

4.   CLASSES IN CHRISTIAN FORMATION : SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM to 12 PM
      • Classes resume December 4
      • We'll meet in the Lady Chapel.

5.   THANK YOU
      • for making the mission and ministries of our parish possible. May God richly replenish what you generously share with our parish and its ministries. 
      • Benefactors: You can also make DONATIONS (Paypal) at our website or include our parish in your WILL.

6.  OF YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE, PRAY (FOR):
      • God's blessings and guidance for Unati and Dela, co-founders of Live Your Life Consultants, (LYLC) LLC, our new partners in ministry
      • continued healing for Bishop Jon Bruno, Mary Bruno, Mary Jane,  Diane, Gerda, Lira, Rose Quaye, Ben, Sr. Rosina, Christian Swayne, Beverly Humpstone, the Clergy and people of St. James the Great Episcopal Church, Newport Beach.
      • all who work hard at finding solutions to gun violence in our streets. 
      • the Clergy and Lay Delegates of the Diocese of Los Angeles as they prepare to assemble at Diocesan Convention (December 2 & 3) to elect a Bishop Coadjutor and transact business on behalf of the Diocese .
      • Natasha, Vincent, Larry Jr, Jeffrey, Simone, Obed, Audrey, Michelle, YasmineJason,  Annabelle, Biko Lisustha, Amani Lisustha

8.   FOR NEWS ABOUT
      • the Palms Emergency Preparedness Coalition, please, visit and Like us on FacebookPepC90034
      • the Diocese of Los Angeles, please click on www.ladiocese.org
      • the Episcopal Church, please, click on www.episcopalchurch.org
      • the Palms Neighborhood Council, click on www.palmsla.org
9.  Like us on Facebook,  follow us on Twitter @stmaryinpalms