This Thursday marks the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. The theme for 2008 comes from Psalm 28:7, “The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.” Please remember our nation in your prayers today.
You may be interested in reading the Proclamations for the National Day of Prayer [...]

Congratulations and welcome into the Body of Christ to our “Miracle Baby”, Kathryn Dianne! Congratulations also to her proud parents, Shannon and Tony; her new godparents Annie, Beth, and Steven; and to the families.
Almighty God, heavenly Father, who hast blessed us with the joy and care of children; Give us light and strength so to [...]

Schedule of services for Holy Week:

20 March, 7 pm, Maundy Thursday Low Mass
21 March, 12 noon - 2:30 pm, Liturgy of Good Friday
23 March, 10 am, Lighting of the Pascal Candle, Procession, and Solemn Mass of the Resurrection of ChristRemember to bring a small hand bell to ring at the Gloria in Excelsis. Easter Egg [...]

St. Mary’s will be hosting the next All Parish Deanery Mass & Luncheon on Saturday, 1 March (St. David’s Day). High Mass will be celebrated at the church beginning at 10 am, followed by an Italian luncheon at Buca di Beppo, 17500 Ventura Blvd, Encino. We’ll be ordering from the regular menu, but will pay [...]

This year, the Lenten Wednesday evening programs will alternate between Evening Prayer and a House Mass celebrated at the homes of various parishoners, followed by a meatless pot luck supper. The discussion this year will focus on readings taken from Leo Knowles Modern Heroes of the Church.
The first session will be hosted by Father Rasch [...]