Please Pray for the Pro Life Movement. As in Mark's Gospel we are sometimes deaf to what Jesus is trying to tell us. Or we hear the message so often we "tune out" or think it isn't meant for us. This is especially true of pro-life issues that do not seem to directly affect our own family. Since we cannot always isolate our children from a culture that trivializes the sanctity of marriage and true family values, we must find other ways to stop their false messages from taking root in our own community. "To defend and promote life, to show reverence and love for it, is a task which God entrust to every human, calling us in his living image to share in his own lordship over the world." (Pope John Paul II)

Join us, as we return from the summer, September 11th at 7PM at the Parish office.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!! The Mariachi Committee is currently seeking donations of:

1. Kingsford Regular Charcoal
2. Beer
3. Wine
4. Tequila
5. Heat Lamps

If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the parish office. Thank you in advance for all your support. See you on the 13th!

Some of you may have noticed a new face here at our parish, and many of you have already met me. I would like to let you know a few things about me. I was born and raised when Vietnam was experiencing war and famine, so survival was the big concern for my entire family since my father had been put in a prison which the Vietnamese Communists called "The Re-educational Camp." While my father was imprisoned, my mom worked very hard to support our whole family. She has been a devout, kind, and compassionate woman. Although she was busy working hard, she never forgot to instruct me to love God and the people who were in the same
situation as my family.

We have new photos and virtual reality view of the interior of our remodeled church. Check out the new floors and other finished pieces. Click here for latest 360 degree view of the interior and go here for the photo album.

Sunday, July 27, 33 of our youth came back energized to OLG after a great weekend of music, swimming, and outdoor activities in Big Bear.

Many thanks for your generosity in contributing to our parish food drive last weekend. We appreciate those who donated food and money, those who shopped for milk, produce, tortillas, and non-perishable food with the donated money; and those who volunteered to sort, bag, distribute, and deliver food. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

The next required pre-baptismal class for parents and god-parents wishing to have their child baptized in September will be on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30PM in the parish hall. THIS CLASS IS FOR ADULTS ONLY! PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BRING YOUR CHILDREN WITH YOU.

Please come by the parish office to fill out the necessary paperwork before attending this class. The baptism in September will be on September 21st at 1PM. Please call the parish office if you have any questions or require more information.

It is now mandatory for anyone volunteering in any ministry or member of a choir at the church be fingerprinted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

There is no cost to us for this service. The next fingerprinting scheduled for our area is Wednesday, September 10th at St. Raymond's Church in Downey. Appointment times are: 12:00PM-3:40PM and 5:20PM-7:20PM. Please call (562) 923-4509 for an appointment.