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Poinsettias for Sale The Knights of Columbus will be selling Poinsettias after all the Masses Dec. 16th & 17th. Each Poinsettia is beautifully wrapped in foil and is only $15 for one or two for $25. Plants can be taken … Continue reading →
Remembrance Mass
On Saturday, November 4th at the 8:00 am Mass, we will honor our dearly departed brothers and sisters who passed away from Nov. 2022 to Oct. 2023. If you have a loved one who’s funeral was held here during that time, please plan to attend the Mass. Their names will be displayed on a banner next to the Altar, and you will be given a special keepsake with their name on it. Remember to invite all your family and friends.
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Baby Blanket Sewing Session
Come help us complete our goal of making 100 baby blankets at our final session of 2023 on November 11th at 9:00 am in Fr. Johnson Hall. A light breakfast will be provided. We’d love to have you attend, and no sewing experience is necessary!
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Wheelchairs for Veterans
Our parish Knights of Columbus will be outside after each Mass Nov. 11 & 12 accepting donations for their “Wheelchairs for Veterans” campaign. For only $150, you can provide one wheelchair for a veteran. All donations are gratefully accepted. Last year, your donations provided 53 wheelchairs to deserving Veterans in Southern California. Please stop by their table and donate to this worthwhile cause. Checks should be made out to American Wheelchair Mission.
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Food Distribution
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society has re-opened the food bank, which has been closed since Covid. Now, every Thursday, from 4:00-5:30pm, they will be handing out food for the needy in the parking lot at the large bin.
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Parish Mission
Please mark your calendar to attend our Parish Mission on Saturday, Nov. 18th. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Pascal Nguyen, O.Praem, the pastor from St. John the Baptist Church. It will begin at 12:30 pm with lunch and an inspiring talk. There will also be confessions, adoration, and faith sharing, concluding with Mass at 5:00 pm. There are sign up sheets in the Vestibule of the Church to complete and return to the Office or the collection basket. You can also use the form attached to this notice. PLEASE SIGN UP
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Pennies From Heaven
This is the last Sunday where you can give to the “Pennies From Heaven” collection. This is where we asked you to bring in all of your loose change (and bills) to support several Orange County pro-life organizations. Please put your donation in the container near the church doors marked “Pennies From Heaven.” You can also bring your donations to the Church office Monday through Thursday
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Holy Day of Obligation – August 15th
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 21st events. Register now at rcbo.org/congress.
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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 6th.
In addition, if you would like to help us decorate the Church for Easter, then please be here on Holy Saturday, April 8th, 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 5th, 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 10th. There will be more details as to the time and place in next week’s bulletin. We would love to have you join us!!!
Christmas Crib
Beginning next weekend and continuing through the month of December, we will be accepting baby gifts for our local crisis pregnancy center. Please consider a Christmas gift for these precious babies. Items will be used in various programs to help young mothers who have chosen life for their babies. A crib will be in Fr. Johnson Hall during the month of December for this collection. If you prefer, a monetary donation in an envelope marked “Christmas Crib” would also be helpful.
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Local Penance Services
(All at 7:00 pm)
Monday, Nov. 28 St. Vincent de Paul
Tuesday, Nov. 29 St. Bonaventure
Tuesday, Dec. 6 Sts. Simon & Jude
Monday, Dec. 12 *St. Mary’s by the Sea
Wednesday, Dec. 14 St. Joachim
Wednesday, Dec. 14 Holy Spirit
Wednesday, Dec. 21 St. John the Baptist
*Please note: SMBTS will not have Confession on Saturday, Dec. 17, 24, and 31.