The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Holy Day of Obligation – August 15^th

At the end of her earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary, forever unstained by sin, was brought body and soul to heaven. Since it was through her that God’s Son was born and since her Son brought redemption to the whole world, we can assume that our Blessed Mother was taken summarily to heaven to be reunited with her beloved Son. Mass times will be as follows:

Mon., 8/14: 5:30 pm Vigil Mass 

Tues., 8/15: 8:00 am / 12:10 pm / 5:30 pm &

7:00 pm Latin Mass

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Sacred Heart Retreats

The new retreat season for Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra, Ca. will be getting underway in a few weeks, beginning with their Silent Men’s Retreat from August 18-20. Registration for retreats from August through mid-November is now open. You will find Classic Silent Women’s Retreats (the first one September 8-10), their Carmelite Spirituality Retreat, and a Made for Greater Retreat.

For more information and to register, please call (626) 289-1353, x-2203 or you can visit them at www.sacredheartretreathouse.com

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RCIA Program for Adults

      St. Mary’s by the Sea will offer classes for adults who would like to become a practicing Catholic and receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. This program is also for Catholics who have not yet received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. You can come and prepare to receive these Sacraments in one year at the Easter Vigil. And of course, all Catholics are also welcome to join us as a refresher course. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm beginning September 25, 2023.

To register online, go to www.StMarysByTheSea.net

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Eucharistic Revival

“I AM” — the revelation of God’s name to Moses.    Sign up to attend the upcoming Eucharistic Congress at Christ Cathedral this October 20-21. Our Diocese will host this free 2-day event to invite people to gather in anticipation of the nearness of God through powerful speakers, transformative prayer, and Sacramental celebrations. Registration is free, and St. Mary’s by the Sea will have a bus to take all our parishioners who want to attend the Saturday, October 21^st events. Register now at rcbo.org/congress.

 

 

Decorating for Easter

We like our Church to be particularly beautiful at this special time of the year. If you would like to help with the decorations, please plan to bring lilies and tulips to the rectory by April 6^th.

In addition, if you would like to help us decorate the Church for Easter, then please be here on Holy Saturday, April 8^th, after the Morning Prayer Service

Easter Lily Sale

The Knights of Columbus will be selling Easter Lilies after all the Masses April 1 and 2. Each Lily is beautifully wrapped and only $15 each or two for $25. The plants may be taken home or donated to the Church to decorate the Altar and dedicated to a loved one if you so desire. All proceeds are dedicated for religious scholarships for the Norbertines and the Brothers of  St. Patrick. You may also make a donation to our Religious Vocations Fund.

Please make checks out to K of C Council 14699. Thank you.

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Triduum and Easter Schedule

Holy Thursday, April 6

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service Only

7:00 pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Adoration before the Altar of Repose

– After Mass (in the Hall) until 8:00 am on Good Friday

Good Friday Services, April 7

(Fast & Abstinence)

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service Only

12:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm – Divine Mercy Novena then

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (with Holy Communion)

Holy Saturday, April 8

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service Only

8:00 pm – Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday, April 9

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

12:00 noon – Latin Mass

*PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no Confessions heard on Saturday, April 8, 2023

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Adoration Schedule During Holy Week – Holy Thursday:  NO Adoration during the day.

Instead, just after the 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, we will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament set up in Fr. Johnson Hall and will continue it throughout the night until 8am the following day.’We would like you to recall our Lord’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and His rebuke to His disciples: “What? Could you not watch one hour with me?” Please  make arrangements to spend an hour with Our Lord, and use the board at the back of the Church to sign-up.

– First Friday:  April 7 – Since this is also Good Friday, there will be NO usual 12-hour Adoration.

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Pontifical Good Friday Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the Church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. This collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute, you become an instrument of peace.

PLEASE BE GENEROUS! For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org.good-Friday

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Easter Food Basket Sign-Ups

We are accepting sign-ups for our Easter food baskets for the needy. Please contact the Office  (714-536-6913, x-0) with your name and phone number before the pick-up date, which is this Wednesday, April 5^th, from 4:00-5:30 pm only. You must be present to pick up your food.

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Baby Blankets Delivery

Our Lady’s Comforters will be delivering baby blankets to pregnancy centers on Monday, April 10^th. There will be more details as to the time and place in next week’s bulletin. We would love to have you join us!!!