St. Mary’s by the Sea Roman Catholic Parish

Remembrance Mass

On Saturday, November 4^th 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 11^th 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. 18^th. 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 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.