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Relit – The Heart of Evangelization

If you’ve ever questioned yourself on how you could share the Catholic faith, then look no more. In September 2019, St. Mary’s by the Sea will again present the series, Relit the Heart of Evangelization, at no cost to the participants. The Spring 2019 sessions were well received by 65 parishioners.

This program is an opportunity to recharge and ignite our love of God and the Church. Led by Michael Dopp, STL, this 9 week program will help form the participants theologically, spiritually, and practically so that we as a parish, and you as individuals, may more fully live out our fundamental mission of the Church.

The first session is in the evening on Wednesdays,  and begins September 11th from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

For those who desire the day sessions, we also have Saturdays, beginning on September 14th, from                 9:00-11:00 a.m.

By receiving this formation, you will be renewed in your personal call as a Catholic.

For those who would like to attend, please complete the registration form in the parish bulletin, and return either to the Office or in the collection basket at Mass.

Please note that registration for this class will end August 19, 2019, to allow us time to order the books.

 

June News and Events

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Congratulations Deacon Tom!

We would like to wish Deacon Tom Concitis a heartfelt congratulations on the 12th anniversary of his Ordination to the diaconate this Sunday, June 2nd.

Thank you for all you do to assist us!

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Happy Anniversary, Fr. Quang!

Fr. Quang’s 28th Anniversary of his Ordination to the priesthood is  June 8, 2019. We will be celebrating this momentous occasion after all the Masses, next Sunday, June 9th in Fr. Johnson Hall.

So come join us after Mass next Sunday for some cake, and congratulate Father on  28 years of leading his flock.

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Prepare for Pentecost

1st Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

The Apostles, undeniably intimidated by their daunting task of preaching the Gospel, were strengthened on Pentecost by the Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim the Gospel. Strengthen your spiritual life by attending                St. Mary’s by the Sea’s 12-Hour First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, which begins at 9am on Friday, June 7th and ends in the evening with rosary and Benediction scheduled for 9pm.

Thank you to all the volunteers, because you enable this program to run smoothly.

If you wish to come at a certain hour of adoration on every First Friday of the month, please contact the Lieblang Family at (714) 964-6110, and they will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

April News

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April Showers Baby Bottle Campaign

This weekend is the start of our April Showers Baby Bottle Campaign for Pro-Life. Parishioners can take home a baby bottle provided by us, fill it with all of their spare change and return the bottle by April 30th. All your donations will go towards helping women who have chosen life for their babies

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“Unplanned” the Movie

The movie, “Unplanned” was released in theaters this past Friday and follows the true-life events of former abortion clinic director Abby Johnson and her journey of transformation.

All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. She became the youngest clinic director in the history of Planned Parenthood and was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions. This was, until the day Abby saw something on an ultrasound that changed everything she thought she believed in. This led Abby to quit her job at Planned Parenthood, join her former enemies at 40 Days For Life, and become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America.

The movie, “Unplanned” is playing locally at a number of theaters, and although the central theme is focused on the reality of abortion, the movie also gives hope to those who’ve had an abortion or worked in the abortion industry. Unplanned is a powerful story and one that shows that the Gospel is powerful, transformational and for all people. Abby’s transformation will help audiences see that God’s forgiveness is real, and through Christ’s life, death and resurrection, one can find complete healing.  Check your local theater for show times.

 

Lent Events 2019

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Lent 2019

Let us live Lent as a Family!

Stations of the Cross:

  • Every Friday at 8:30 am & 6:00 pm

 

Lenten Mission:

Deepen your relationship with God this Lent with Fr. Zachary – A Priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). His travels enable him to help teach and lead Catholics to live their baptismal promises by responding to the universal call to holiness.

Schedule

Friday, 3/15:             7:00 pm

                                     Saturday, 3/16:        9:00 am & 1:30 pm

 *Note: Each of these times will have a different topic. 

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

*Saturdays from 3:00-4:30 pm

Penance Service:  Monday, April 8th at 7:00 pm 

*Please Note:  There will be NO Confessions heard on Saturday, April 13th or April 20th, 2019 

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner:

  • Saturday, March 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm

$10 per person

Lenten Meals (Fish Fry):

  • Friday, March 29th & April 12th from 5:00-7:00 pm

In Father Johnson Hall

2019 Triduum and Easter Schedule 

April 18 – Holy Thursday:

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 am in Fr. Johnson Hall 

April 19 – Good Friday:

(Fast & Abstinence)

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service

12:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm – Divine Mercy Novena, then

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

April 20 – Holy Saturday:

8:00 am – Morning Prayer Service

8:00 pm – Easter Vigil Mass 

April 21 – Easter Sunday:

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am – Mass (in English)

12:00 noon – Latin Tridentine High Mass

Lenten Mission

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Lenten Mission – Here with Fr. Zachary

March 15th & 16th

Deepen Your Relationship with God this Lent

Fr. Zachary is a Priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). He serves as the Formation and Vocation Director of SOLT, forming and preparing seminarians to become missionary priests. His travels enable him to help teach and lead Catholics to live their baptismal promises by responding to the universal call to holiness.

Schedule 

Friday, 3/15: 7:00 pm

Saturday, 3/16: 9:00 am & 1:30 pm

Fundraiser for Children with Special Needs

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Please bring your family, friends and neighbors to BJ’s on March 20th from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm.
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Help us send children with special needs to camp.

March 2019 Parish News and Events

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Lenten Mission – Here with Fr. Zachary

March 15th & 16th

Deepen Your Relationship with God this Lent

Fr. Zachary is a Priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). He serves as the Formation and Vocation Director of SOLT, forming and preparing seminarians to become missionary priests. His travels enable him to help teach and lead Catholics to live their baptismal promises by responding to the universal call to holiness.

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Eucharistic Adoration & Exposition

St. Mary’s by the Sea opens the Church for Eucharistic Adoration every Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. On Thursdays, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00pm and we will have Eucharistic Exposition (where the Blessed Sacrament is displayed outside the tabernacle in the monstrance for adoration by the faithful) from 3:00 to 7:30 pm, closing with Benediction (praying the rosary and receiving a blessing with the Host) at 7:30 pm.

 

 

A New Parish Series

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Parish Faith Formation

Relit – A New Parish Series

Since Jesus established the Church over 2,000 years ago, the Faith has spread throughout the world. Currently, there are 76 million Catholics in the U.S., but less than 24% of them attend Mass regularly. The New Evangelization can be simply defined in 5 words: the re-evangelization of the baptized. This program is an opportunity to recharge and ignite our love of God and the Church.

Led by Michael Dopp, STL, this training program is an exciting and integrated set of 18 sessions, which help form the participants theologically, spiritually, and practically so that we as a parish, and you as individuals, may more fully live out our fundamental mission of the Church.

The first session is in the evening on Thursday, January 24 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. For those who desire the day sessions, we also have Saturday, January 26, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

By receiving this formation, you will be renewed in your personal call as a Catholic.

Complete a registration form and return to the office.

If you’ve ever questioned yourself on how you could share the Catholic faith, then please plan to attend this exciting program.

 

 

 

 

Event for Special Needs Children

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The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an event with the proceeds to help children with special needs attend camp.  Please help us and show this flyer at Panera Bread on Saturday, January 12th from 4 pm to 8 pm.