Category Archives: Parish Events

October News

Posted on by September 28, 2018

First Friday 12-Hour Adoration

Sunday, October 7th, is RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY.
St. Mother Teresa once said, “What will convert America and save the world? My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer.”

On October 5th, our monthly 12-Hour First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will  occur in Father Johnson Hall. As usual, it will begin after the 8am Mass and end at 9pm with a rosary and benediction. Take Mother Teresa’ advice, and work to change America into a pro-life country!

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Pennies From Heaven

In conjunction with the Diocese of Orange Respect Life Month in October, Bishop Kevin Vann has designated next Sunday, October 7th as our Diocese’s 24th Annual Pennies from Heaven Campaign. Since 1994, the Diocese of Orange has been collecting funds to support local Respect Life shelters, clinics, and centers that give immediate and long-term care to Orange County women and families in crisis. Please consider donating your coins and dollars to help men, women and children in such crises in our community. Visit rcbo.org/penniesfromheaven for more information or to   donate electronically.

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Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Rally

Saturday, October 13

October 13th marks the 101st anniversary of the last visitation of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal.

To honor her request to pray the rosary, on that day, the nation will participate in a day of prayer. The goal is for the USA to pray one million rosaries. Please join other Orange Diocese Catholics as they hold their rally at Mile Square Park at 9:30 a.m. on October 13th. Fr. Saul Alba Infante from Holy Spirit Church will lead the rosary.

Please meet near the Boys and Girls Club, located on Brookhurst Street between Warner and Edinger Avenue.

For more information, please contact Pat Nagel at patannnagel@gmail.com or (714) 847-1669

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Save the Date – “Walk for Life”

To support Horizon Pregnancy Clinic, join their Walk for Life on Saturday, Oct. 20th, from 9am to 12pm. To register, go online at www.SupportHPC.org or call (714) 897-7500 and meet at Horizon – 15061 Springdale St. #109, Huntington Beach, CA. The entry fee is $20 and includes a free tee shirt.

 

 

 

Friday Adoration Change

Posted on by July 20, 2018

First Friday 24-Hour Adoration Change

It is very difficult to staff 24 hours of Adoration each month, especially during the early morning hours. We want to make sure that both the people who attend and Jesus on the Altar are safe. We did have an incident last month and are not sure that it was safe.

The Adoration group, along with the Staff, have decided to change the Adoration hours. So beginning next month, Friday, August 3, First Friday Adoration will begin at 9 am Friday and continue until 9pm Friday. First Friday will then end with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration will not continue through late night Friday and early morning Saturday. All adorers currently volunteering for the late night Friday and early morning Saturday hours are encouraged to volunteer during the 9am-9pm hours on First Friday.

Please call the Office (714-536-6913, x-112) to volunteer for a new hour. Thank you to all who have supported and continue  to support this most important St. Mary’s by the  Sea program.

 

Parish Picnic August 18

Posted on by July 20, 2018

Save the Date: August 18th
PARISH FAMILY PICNIC

From 11am-2:00pm at Lake Park. We’ll have two  big tents, with lots of new games, professionally grilled brats, burgers, hot dogs and soft drinks, not to mention the fantastic Opportunity Prizes!

       Any questions on what’s needed, how to donate, or about volunteering opportunities, please contact              Mary Gill at (714) 330-6023.

 

Coming Events

Posted on by April 13, 2018

Orange Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 

Special Presentation by Jordan Hoiberg (Helps manage the Orange County Outreach ministries.)

Tuesday, April 17, 2018      8am – 1:30pm 

St. Juliean Falconieri Parish
1316 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton

Cost: $18 per person
(Includes Mass, Continental Breakfast, & Lunch)

For reservations, please call Pat Martin at (714) 892-5219 

“Every Catholic woman of the Diocese of Orange is a member and encouraged to attend.”

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Community Service Day April 21st

Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the Rise Against Hunger food packaging project on April 21st from 9am-12pm. It will be held at Sts. Simon and Jude (20444 Magnolia St., HB). For more information, go to www.justserve.org – search “92646” – and click “Rise Against Hunger”.

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Ladies’ Fall Retreat

It is time to register for the annual Fall Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra for the weekend of September 14-16, 2018. Retreat registration forms and information have been mailed out to women who have made the annual retreat in past years or have signed up. If you did not received your materials this past week, please call Ann (714) 856-0997.

Registration forms and payment (check or CC) must be turned in by June 1st. You may post-date your check. Private rooms are few, there are more semi-private, but double rooms are always available. There are other parishes on retreat with us that weekend; the “early bird” gets the preferred room!

 

 

 

Triduum and Easter Schedule

Posted on by March 16, 2018

Triduum and Easter Schedule

                                   Penance Service

*Monday, March 19 – 7:00 pm

Daily Mass: March 26, 27, 28

8:00 pm – Holy Mon., Holy Tues., Holy Wed

Holy Thursday, March 29

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service

7:00 pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Adoration before the Altar of Repose – After Mass

Until 12:00 am in Fr. Johnson Hall

Good Friday Services, March 30

(Fast & Abstinence)

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service

12:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

(with Holy Communion)

(THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.)

Holy Saturday, March 31

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service

8:00 pm – Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday, April 1

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am Masses

12:00 noon – Latin Tridentine High Mass

*PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no Confessions heard on      Saturday, March 24 or Saturday, March 31, 2018

 

News for Lent

Posted on by March 16, 2018

  Penance Services

Ø St. Vincent de Paul:   Monday, 2/26 at 7 pm

Ø Holy Spirit:   Monday, 3/5 at 7 pm

&         Tuesday, 3/6 at 7 pm

Ø St. Bonaventure:       Tuesday, 3/6 at 7 pm

Ø St. Joachim’s:           Wednesday, 3/14 at 7 pm

Ø St. Mary’s by the Sea:           Monday, 3/19 at 7 pm

Ø Sts. Simon & Jude:    Thursday, 3/22 at 7 pm

Ø St. John the Baptist:   Wednesday, 3/28 at 7 pm

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Lenten Meal/Fish Fry

Mark your calendars for St. Mary’s by the Sea Lenten Meal/Fish Fry on  February 23rd and March 9th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Don’t miss out on this fun and delicious event. Come share with fellow parishioners in our Lenten journey.

 

2018 Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA)

Posted on by March 16, 2018

2018 Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA)

“We Are One” – Our parish goal for the 2018 Pastoral Services Appeal is for at least 674 of our families to pledge $75,000 to support Faith Formation, Outreach Ministries, Clergy Formation and Support and parish and diocesan advancement. Gifts made over $37,000 (our 2018 diocesan goal) will come straight back to us and go towards the completion of our own parish projects. The PSA provides a convenient way for all of us, no matter what our time limitations, to take an active role in the mission of the church. As a guide to a proportionate gift, please consier pledging a percent of your income, or the pay you receive for one or two hours of work each month for ten months. You can submit your PSA Pledge Envelope at the regular collection during Mass, return it to the Parish Office, or go online at www.oc-foundation.org.