Fr. Francis Benedict, OSB, Funeral Mass
Mass: Monday, July 29 at 10:00AMSt. Mary’s Catholic Church
1600 East Ave. R-4
Palmdale, CA 93550
Reception Following in the Parish Hall 12:00-3:00PM
Mass: Monday, July 29 at 10:00AMWeddings at Assumption
The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. ~USCCB
We welcome couples to plan their wedding celebration at Assumption. The Catholic Church requires a preparation period of at least 6 months. Marriage preparation addresses such topics as: the Sacrament of Matrimony, communication, and decision-making. Please see our website for more detailed information, fees, and our brochure on marriage in the Catholic Church.
Please phone the office to schedule an appointment with the Pastor at least 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date.
Available wedding times are on Saturdays: 10AM, 12-Noon, and 1:30PM. Friday or any other weekday: time to be determined.
For more information from the USCCB about Catholic marriages see: foryourmarriage.org/
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for July 2024
We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.
Faith Formation and Youth Mass News
Faith Formation
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will take place this summer.
Teen Confirmation Mondays
Sunday, May 26 – Confirmation
To register contact: Cheli Valdez, at (626)792-6844 or cvaldez@abvmpasadena.org
Youth Mass and Youth Night
Saturday, May 18 at 5:00PM
Enjoy a night of fellowship with your friends at our Youth Mass and Night! We invite all teens currently in our Confirmation program and those who have been confirmed, to attend the Youth Mass at 5:00PM and Youth Night at 6:00-8:00pm at Msgr. Crean Hall. We request that the teens come to Mass and sit together in the reserved seats at Mass before attending Youth Night.
This social gives teens the opportunity to have fun and build a community. A light dinner will be served. For questions, please call Ms. Cheli at (626) 792-6844 or email at cvaldez@abvmpasadena.org.
Parish Pilgrimage to Italy Oct. 7-18, 2024
Pilgrimage to Italy _October 7-18_ 2024 official flyer
Our 75th Anniversary celebration is around the corner. In 2025 our parish will be 75 years old. We are planning a year-long celebration. To mark the beginning of this celebration, we are organizing a 12 day Pilgrimage to Italy in 2024, and to conclude the celebration with another 12 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2025.
The Italian Pilgrimage is October 7 –18, 2024, it includes: air fare from Los Angeles, four nights in Rome, two nights in Assisi, two nights in Florence and two nights in Milan. The price is $4,742.00 per person in a double room. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.