R.C.I.A. Classes

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rcia3R.C.I.A. CLASSES  (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) 

Are You Interested in Becoming a Catholic?          

St.  Mary’s by the Sea is now accepting registration for those who wish to attend R.C.I.A. classes. The course will begin in September 2016 and end at the Easter Vigil in 2017. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Fr. Johnson Hall.  The book we will be using is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These may be purchased here at a cost of $25.00.

Registration/Orientation:   Monday, August 29, 2016         7:00-8:00 p.m. in Fr. Johnson Hall

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  • Who can attend the R.C.I.A. course?

Anyone 16 years of age or older may attend these classes.

  • I was never baptized when I was young, but would now like to learn about the Catholic faith and see if this is for me. Can I attend the course? 

Absolutely! After attending this course, you would then receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.

  • I was baptized as a Catholic when young, but never received my First Communion or Confirmation. Will I be able to receive these sacraments if I attend these classes?
     

Yes. Those who were baptized Catholic only will be able to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or the Eucharist.

  • I was previously baptized into another Christian faith, but am now seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. Are these classes also for me? 

Yes! Persons of another faith are also welcome to participate along with catechumens in the RCIA in the process of learning about the Catholic faith and being formed in that faith. For a baptized Christian, reception into full communion with the Catholic Church involves reception of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and then a Profession of Faith followed by the celebration of Confirmation and the Eucharist.

  • I am a Catholic and have received all my sacraments, but would like to deepen my knowledge about our faith. Can I attend these classes, also? 

Certainly! Anyone who would just like to learn is more than welcome to attend the class as a refresher course.

 

Parish Picnic

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Come Join Your Parish Family for a Picnic

Saturday, August 20th from 11am-2:30pm

at Lake Park on the corner of 11th & Lake Street

FUN FOR ALL AGES, with great food, music, games, raffle prizes, under a big tent!

We are providing the Brats, Burgers, Hotdogs, fixings, non-alcoholic beverages, games, prizes and a huge cake!!

ØWhat we need are SPONSORS…. To help pay for food, paper products, utensils, cups, decorations, etc. (see Rene or Office Staff, PLEASE!!)

ØLike last year (which worked out well) ——

Families with last names beginning with:

A-M bring a side dish or appetizer

N-Z bring a dessert

And…. Don’t forget to wear your blue Church logo teeshirts!!

Any questions, please contact Rene at (714) 330-3765 or the Office at (714) 536-6913.

 

Ladies Retreat Sept 16-18

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St. Mary’s by the Sea Ladies’ Retreat

There will be a Ladies’ Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House September 16-18, 2016 in Alhambra.

Enrollment forms have been sent out to all past retreatants. There will be forms pinned on the bulletin board in the Church vestibule for anyone who did not get a form or is interested. This is our “annual spiritual checkup.” Retreat Master is Rev. Andrew Apostoli, CFR (watch him on Sunday evening on EWTN around 5pm). Fees have gone up, and range from $75 to $285. ALL FORMS AND CHECKS must be sent to Yvonne Rochester. Her address is on the first page, but her zip code is incorrect. It should be 92648. For more information, please contact ANN (714-536-8927) as soon as possible. Retreat room assignments are first come, first paid, first served. Also, call Ann if you need a ride.

 

Blessed Anniversary

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 Fr. Quang Chu’s Anniversary

Fr. Quang’s 25th Anniversary of his Ordination is June 8, 2016. We will be celebrating this momentous occasion after all the Masses in Fr. Johnson Hall next Sunday, June 12th. Come join us for some cake and congratulate Father on his 25 years of leading his flock.

Fathers Day Offering

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happyfathersdaySpecial Father’s Day Offering

For this Father’s Day, please consider a monetary gift to honor a special father or other loved one in your life, whether alive or deceased. A gift to St. Mary’s in the name of beloved relatives or friends is a unique way to celebrate the life and memory of special individuals in your life. If you would like to participate, please use one of the special “Father’s Day Offering” envelopes located in the pews. Include the name of your father (or other special person) to be remembered and enclose your donation. You may put your envelopes in either the Collection Basket or you may drop it by the Office. If your gift is received by Wednesday, June 15th, we will put the name of your loved one in the  Father’s Day bulletin.

Rummage Sale Help

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rummage-sale-D-400A special thanks to the volunteers working on the Rummage Sale (short handedly) this year, and putting in extra time to catch us up; it’s a huge project and we do expect more volunteers to help next week with these jobs:

SPECIAL PRE-SALE FOR OUR PARISHIONERS: 

  1. SET UP for Pre sale SAT, JUNE 4th at 10am.
  2. Assisting with SALES & CASHIERING during the pre sale after AM Masses next Sunday, June 5th 8am-12pm.
  3. Any available Stewards please join the “CLEAN UP CAVALRY” @ NOON, June 5th AFTER our pre sale to put Fr. Johnson Hall back together again.

NOW COMES THE BIG TWO DAY SALE volunteering needs:

Most help is needed to do this….. So, if you’ve never volunteered before, WE NEED YOU NOW to help with this massive undertaking in setting up the parking lot FOR THE SALE:

  1. SET UP on Thurs, June 9th @ 4pm!!
  2. Our TWO Day RUMMAGE SALE is FRI, June 10th and SAT, June 11th from 8am-1pm; help US with SALES, CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, SECURITY and CASHIERING.
  3. HELP to clean it all up afterwards (our most demanding job); SO we’re calling for the “CAVALRY CLEAN UP” @ 1pm, SAT, June 11th.

To request a specific job, contact Rene Claypool @ (714) 330-3765 or Jacky Roza @ (714) 396-5761 ASAP.

For all remaining day to Sale-day volunteering opportunities (we’re still collecting, sorting, and pricing right up to the sale day), to help out as little or as much as you can with our BIGGEST AND MOST DIFFICULT EVENT

 

 

Happy Birthday Father Pascal

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Happy Birthday, Fr. Pascal! Join us in wishing Fr. Pascal Nguyen, O. Praem a very Happy Birthday on Tuesday, May 17th. Fr. Pascal celebrates the Latin Tridentine Mass here every Sunday at noon, and we wish him the very best! … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Roses

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roseMother’s Day Roses

 Since Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th is a celebration of all mothers, roses will be given after the 5 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday and after all the Sunday Masses as a thank you for your donation to the Life Center. Your donation will provide significant financial support for all of the Respect Life Centers and Clinics that provide shelter and support for women with crisis pregnancies. Consider making a generous donation and choose a thank-you rose for your Sweetheart, your Wife, Mom, or Grandma!