Announcements
1. 11/9 (Thu.) is the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Please go to Mass and pray that God makes us His living temple.
2. 11/10 (Fri.) is Veterans Day. The office will be closed. For emergency please contact Fr. Lam (323) 382-5922.
3. The Salesian Cooperators are holding a Canned Food Drive and Fundraiser in support of St. Mary’s Catholic Church this Thanksgiving season. We will be collecting your donations of canned food/non-perishables starting this Sunday (11/5) through (11/19) after mass. A Food Sale will also be held next Sunday (11/12) in support of this effort. Please contact Edmond Ngo or Dr. Won Ng for your donations.
4. VITA program is looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Raymond Wong or Richard Cheung.
5. Holy Family Society will have its bi-annual Election Meeting today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the DB #1 room upstairs (to the right) opposite the kitchen. Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. Please stay afterwards to participate in the Election.
6. The Legion of Mary will have annual party on Nov 5(Sun.) 11am-1:30pm at St. Joseph house. All auxiliary members are welcome.
7. VIRTUS training is today 1-4p. Please register with Denise Woo.
8. Father John Lam and the Bereavement ministry will offer a Remembrance Mass at our church for the deceased family members and friends on Saturday, 11/11/2017 at 9:30 am. Rosary starts at 9:00 am. All are invited to join us to pray and honor your beloved in this Mass. A table will be prepared to display pictures of the diseased.
9. You’re invited to a night of Taize and Adoration, on 11/11 (Sat.) from 6- 7pm, hosted by the St. Bridget English Choir. Come for a contemplative night of music and prayer! Feel free to contact Allyson Dong or Anthony Vong for more info.
10. The Advent retreat will be held on 11/18 (Sat). It will be conducted by Fr. Francis Hung, SBD, from Hong Kong, in Cantonese. There will be an English Advent program for children age 3-12 at the same time. The fee including lunch is $10 per person. Children are free. Please register with Vincent Yip and Richard Cheung.
11. Thanksgiving potluck dinner will be held on 11/19 Sunday at 5:00PM. Please invite your family and friend to this fun evening and good food. If you are interested to perform, please contact Richard Cheung and Richard Sun.
12. There will be NO Line Dance practice today.

堂區報告
1. 11月9日 (四) 祝聖拉特朗大殿, 請參與彌撒, 求天主祝聖我們, 使成為衪的活聖殿.
2. 11月10日 (五) 是退伍軍人日, 公眾假期, 堂區辦事處休息, 如有要事, 請與林神父聯絡 (323)382-5922.
3. 今年協進會會員將協辦每年感恩節期間為St. Mary Catholic Church 的募集捐款活動，藉此幫助那些有需要的家庭。從即日開始，會收集罐頭食品及善款直到十九號當天為止。11/12日,中英文彌撒後都會舉行食物及用品義賣活動，請大家多多支持，踴躍捐輸。任何捐贈詳情,請聯絡Edmond Ngo或Dr. Won Ng.
4. 「低收入人仕免費報稅服務」正在尋找義工, 有興趣者請聯繫 Raymond Wong 或 Richard Cheung.
5. 聖家會今天上午十一時至下午一時在青年會議室，即厨房對面二樓右面室，進行選舉二年一度的新職員事宜。備有午餐給會員享用，請餐後留歩參加選舉事宜。
6. 聖母軍大聚會於11月5日 (星期日),上午11時至下午1時半在聖若瑟樓舉行,歡迎輔助團員參加。
7. VIRTUS班今天 1-4時舉行, 請未完成本課程的義工先與Denise Woo報名.
8. 林神父及善寧組定於十一月(煉靈月) 十一日 (星期六), 早上 9:30 為已亡的親友奉獻煉靈追思彌撒. 9:00 唸玫瑰經, 誠心邀請衆教友參加. 當日會有一張枱放置已亡親友的照片.
9. 英文歌詠團將於11/11 6-7PM舉辦泰澤音樂祈禱會,歡迎所有朋友參加.請聯絡Allyson Dong或Anthony Vong.
10. 11/18(六)是將臨期退省日,中文講者是孔智剛神父. 同時將為3-12歲的兒童安排英文退省。包括午餐的費用是每人10美元。 孩子是免費的。 請向Vincent Yip 或 Richard Cheung 報名。
11. 聖堂感恩節聚餐將在星期日11月19日星期日5:00PM舉行.歡迎各位帶同親友一起來分享美食和歡樂時光。這是個很好機會邀請教外朋友來臨本堂,。有興趣表演娛樂的朋友,請聯絡Richard Cheung 和 Richard Sun。
12. 健康舞蹈班練習今天取消。