SEPT. 26TH-27TH

S.H.A.R.E. will have its next used clothing drive on Saturday, Oct. 24^th. Please do not bring them on any other day or drop them off at the Rectory of Parish Office as we do not have storage place for them. Please check the bulletin for dates to bring used items.

 

Ashley Merryman will be with us next week, Oct. 4^th, after the 10am Mass to talk to us about her book: "NurtureShock". We will have copies for purchase.

 

St Vincent de Paul Society is looking for three types of volunteers: Contributing Members, those who would like to help financially and with donations; Associated Members: for those who help with their physical presence organizing fundraisers and moving donated furniture; Active Members: for those who would like to participate in the Society's Board serving the need of persons and attend meetings. If you are interested, please see Gloria Walker at the end of the Mass.

 

Coffee and Donuts are in the hall after Mass today.

 

 

SEPT. 19TH-20TH

There will be a day of prayer on the theme of Healing and Reconciliation for all parish ministers on Saturday, Sept. 26^th from 10am till 2pm. Please read the bulletin for further details. I hope that many of you will take advantage of this day. It will be offered in English and Spanish.

 

Our Golden Agers are going to Apple Country on Oct. 16^th . What a beautiful way to spend the day!! Look in the bulletin for more details.

 

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers. Please see the flyers being handed out today for details on how you could be involved.

 

We would like to welcome all our new parishioners who have registered either on line or with the envelopes in the pews. It is great to have you as part of our family. Please stop by and say hello to Fr. Bill, Sr. Karen and Deacon Ricardo so we can put faces to names.

SEPT. 12-13

A big thank you to all who supported the dance last night. It was a great night and a financial help to the parish.

 

Adult education offerings start up this week with Bible Study on Wed. evenings at 7pm. You don't need to register, but just show up for the first class.

 

There will be a Day of Recollection for Parish Ministers and volunteers on Sat. Sept. 26. Please read the bulletin for details. I hope that you can take advantage of this opportunity.

 

The Sisters of St. Louis, the order that Sr. Karen belongs to, is celebrating their 60yr. anniversary of being in the United States. All are welcome to come and celebrate with the sisters at their first foundation, Nativity Church in El Monte on Oct. 24^th.  If you would like to attend, please read the bulletin announcement for details.

 

There is an important notice in the bulletin about road work that will take place on Adams in early October. Please take note of this as parking in front of the church will not be available for two to four weeks.

SEPT. 6TH

Children's dismissal of the word will begin on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the 10:00am Mass.

 

The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00-12:30 during the week and from 12:00 – 1:00 on Saturday. Please try to come during operating hours for business.

 

Religious Education classes begin on Saturday, Sept. 12^th. Welcome back to all our returning students and a big welcome to our new students. Let us keep them all in prayer this year as they each grow in their knowledge and practice of their faith.

 

Don't forget the Recession Dance this coming Saturday, the 12^th. Hope that many of you can join us for the fun, laughter and camaraderie. Tickets are for sale after Masses today.

 

The Office of Ethnic Ministry is sponsoring an ARCHDIOCESAN CELEBRATION OF CULTURES next Saturday, September 12. Event begins at 10am at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels followed by a Festival of Cultures.

 

Coffee and Donuts are in the Hall today.