Announcements
1. 11/21 (Tue.) is the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please go to Mass and pray for our Lady’s blessings for you and your family.
2. 11/22 (Wed.) is the Feast Day of St. Cecilia (Virgin, Martyr). She is the patron saint of choir. Please pray for Chinese and English choir members that they will follow the Saint to praise the Lord with their singing.
3. 11/23&24 (Thu,Fri) is Thanksgiving holiday. The parish office will be closed. Please contact Fr. Lam at 323.382.5922 for emergency needs.
4. We sincerely thank Fr. Francis Hung for hosting the Advent retreat for us yesterday and celebrate the Chinese Mass today while he is on vacation.
5. Everyoung member 余美芳has returned to the Lord on 11/12. Please pray for her soul. Prayer service will be held at Universal Chung Wah Funeral on 11/20(Mon.) 9:30am, memorial Mass will be on 11/25(Sat.) 9:30am at church. All are welcome.
6. The Salesian Cooperators are holding a Canned Food Drive and Fundraiser in support of St. Mary’s Catholic Church this Thanksgiving season. Today is the last day for collecting your donations of canned food/non-perishable. Please contact Edmond Ngo or Dr. Won Ng for your donations.
7. VITA program is looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Raymond Wong or Richard Cheung.
8. November is the Month of the Holy Souls. Please fill the prayer intention form and drop in the collection box. Fr. Lam will pray for the repose of their souls in all the Masses in November.
9. 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.
10. Line Dance practice today from 12:30pm to 2:30pm in SJH #1.

堂區報告
1. 11月21日 (星期二) 是獻聖母於聖殿節日, 請參與彌撒, 求聖母降福你們及你們的家庭.
2. 11月22日 (星期三) 是聖則濟利亞 (貞女及殉道) 紀念日, 她是聖詠團的主保, 請為中英文聖詠團團員祈禱, 使他們效法聖女以唱聖詠頌揚天主.
3. 11月23日 及24日 (星期四 及 星期五) 是感恩節假期, 堂區辦事處休假兩天, 如有要事, 請與林神父聯絡: (323)382-5922.
4. 我們誠心感謝孔志剛神父在探親假期內, 昨天仍願意為我們主持將臨期退省及今天主持中文彌撒聖祭.
5. 耆英會會員余美芳於11月12日返回父家,請為她靈魂安息祈禱.她的喪禮安排如下:11月20日(星期一)上午9:30 颂禱禮將於世界中華殯儀館舉行,歡迎各位參加.11月25日(星期六)上午9:30本堂將為她靈魂安息舉行追悼聖祭,歡迎各位參加.
6. 今年協進會會員將協辦每年感恩節期間為St. Mary Catholic Chruch 的募集捐款活動，藉此幫助那些有需要的家庭。收集罐頭食品及善款直到今天為止。任何捐贈詳情,請聯絡Edmond Ngo或Dr. Won Ng.
7. 「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.
8. 11月是煉靈月, 特別為所有已亡親友祈禱,請各位教友填寫為已亡親友祈禱意向,放入奉獻箱內, 林神父將於 11月所有彌撒中為他們安息主懷祈禱.
9. 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。
10. 健康舞蹈練習今天於聖若瑟樓大廳舉行。