堂區消息

1. 本堂由即日起至4月12日逢星期六為教友及鄰近社區人仕免費申報2013年的入息稅。凡家庭總收入不超過52,000美元，便可接受此項服務。請致電 323-222-5518查詢及預約。

2.『共襄福傳』籌募行動為我們教區內37個堂區及56間學校提供了急需的財政援助。這些堂區為數以萬計的兄弟姊妹提供教育及宗教服務，使天主教會堅定不移地陪伴着弱勢社群。我們堂區本年度的籌募目標為$10,758.88。我們將於每主日收集第二次奉獻直至達標為止。『共襄福傳』籌募行動的主題是「愛永存不朽」【格前 13:8】；這個愛心行動將能使得到我們支援的弟兄姊妹們感受到我們的關愛。謝謝各位的慷慨。

3. 本堂「四旬期退省」將於3月8日（星期六）上午9時至下午4時舉行。退省神師是從温哥華前來的朱達璋神父。
• 2月23日（星期日）或以前報名、每位10元正（包括午餐）。
• 2月24日（星期一）或以後報名、每位12元正（包括午餐）。
報名及詳情請與 David Law 或 Victoria Huang聯絡。

4. 健康舞班將於今天下午12時30分至2時30分在聖若瑟樓練習。

5. 2月25日（星期二）聖雷鳴道主教及聖高惠黎神父殉道。求兩位聖人特別降福中國天主教會及慈幼會中華會省。

6. 3月1日（星期六）特敬聖母無玷聖心日。上午9時30分在本堂有彌撒。歡迎各位教友參加。

7. 3月2 日（星期日）「新火相傳」小組將在上午11時在二樓青年會客室舉行「如何改善祈禱質素」研討會。歡迎各位教友參與。

Church Announcements

1. Our parish offers free tax help to people who make $52,000 or less. Assistance in preparing their 2013 tax returns will be available every Saturday from now till April 12. Please call 323-222-5518 to make reservation.

2. “Together In Mission” provides substantial financial support to 37 parishes and 56 schools in our Archdiocese. These parishes and schools provide education, ministry and a Catholic presence for tens of thousands of our sisters and brothers. The goal for our parish this year is $10,758.88. We will carry out second collections every Sunday until we achieve this goal. The theme of the campaign is “Love never fails.” (1Cor 13:8) “Together in Mission” provides an opportunity to show our concern for those served by the parishes and schools that need your financial support. Thank you for your generosity.

3. The annual Lenten Retreat for our church will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be conducted by Father Chu from Vancouver.
• Registration on or before Sunday, Feb 23 will cost $10 each, inclusive of lunch.
• Registration on or after Monday, Feb 24 will cost $12 each, inclusive of lunch.
Please contact David Law or Victoria Huang for registration and further information on the retreat.

4. There will be line dance practice today from 12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m. at St. Joseph House.

5. Tuesday, Feb. 25 is the feast day of Sts. Luigi Versiglia and Callisto Caravario, Salesian martyrs in China. Pray that the saints especially bless the Catholic church in China, and the Salesian province of China.

6. On Saturday, March1, we will have a special Mass at 9:30 a.m. devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

7. On next Sunday, March 2, the group “Passing the Flame” will hold a study group in the Youth Center on “how to improve the quality of prayers”. All parishioners are welcome to participate.