Interested in helping out with Youth Ministry for the 2022-23 School Year? Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about joining the LIFT Team! We will share how you can help with various programs including Confirmation classes, Life Nights, retreats and other special events happening within our ministries. Please Contact our Parish Office if you have any questions. / ¿Interesado en ayudar con el Ministerio Juvenil para el año escolar 2022-23? ¡Únase a nosotros para una reunión informativa para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse al equipo LIFT! Compartiremos cómo puede ayudar con varios programas que incluyen clases de Confirmación, "Life Nights", retiros y otros eventos especiales que ocurren dentro de nuestros ministerios. Comuníquese con nuestra Oficina Parroquial si tiene alguna pregunta.

In response to the recent shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and here locally in Laguna Woods, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement from its spokesperson, Chieko Noguchi, director of public affairs.

“The U.S. bishops join with others throughout the country in offering prayers for the support and healing of the families, friends, and communities of those impacted by these violent incidents. We pray especially for those who were injured and particularly for those who lost their lives. We pray also for those on the front lines who risk their lives in responding to the calls for help, and to those in the medical fields who minister to those who have been harmed.

“The bishops again call for an honest dialogue rooted in Christ in addressing the persistent evil of racism in our country. The Catholic Church has been a consistent voice for rational yet effective forms of regulation of dangerous weapons, and the USCCB continues to advocate for an end to violence, and for the respect and dignity of all lives.

“We pray for and support the healing of the communities impacted and for all the victims of violence and that Christ’s peace be upon all affected.”

We will sadly say farewell to Sister Margaret Barrett, C.S.J., and Sister Mary Murphy, C.S.J., Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet who will leave our OLG community in late June.  We will have a special farewell celebration for Sister Margaret and Sister Mary at our 10 am Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022, with a reception to follow.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet first came to La Habra and opened the Villa Maria House of Prayer in 1978.  Although the House of Prayer has been a separate organization from OLG parish, the Sisters and the House of Prayer have been very important in our OLG parish life, with the Sisters serving as spiritual directors and advisors for many of our OLG parishioners and the House of Prayer frequently being a site for parish retreats through the years.

Sister Margaret came to La Habra in 1987.  In addition to her work at the House of Prayer, Sister Margaret immediately joined the Gloria Dei Choir when she arrived in 1987 and has remained a beloved member to this day.  Through the years, Sister Margaret also has served as a cantor at school Masses, sacristan, minister of Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, lector, and spiritual advisor to the St. Paul’s Mission Circle.  Sister Margaret celebrated her 75^th Jubilee as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet this past March 19, 2022.

Sister Mary came to La Habra in 2006.  In addition to her work at the House of Prayer, Sister Mary also has served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and spiritual advisor to the St. Paul’s Mission Circle.  Sister Mary just co-wrote a book, The Trek of the Seven Sisters: A Pilgrimage Companion Guide, which will soon be available for purchase in the St. Paul’s Mission Circle Gift Shop.

We will greatly miss Sister Margaret and Sister Mary.  Let us thank God for their many years of presence and service in our OLG community and pray for God’s abundant blessings upon them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

The next Knights of Columbus Food Drive will be on Saturday, June 4th from 5:00-7:00PM & Sunday, June 8th from 6:00 - 11:30AM. Items collected will be distributed to those locally in need. Bring your donations to the Parish Office garage on your way to Mass. Needed: Canned goods (soups, vegetables, fruit, tuna, meats, stew); Dry foods (hot or cold cereal, beans, rice, spaghetti/pasta); Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet tissue, disposable diapers). Thank you for your support!

Colecta de Alimentos de los Caballeros de Colón: 4 & 5 de Junio
¡La proxima colecta de alimentos de Caballeros de Colón se llevará a cabo el sábado 4 de Junio de 5:00 - 7:00PM y Domingo 5 de Junio de 6:00 - 11:30AM. Los artículos recolectados se distribuirán a quienes los necesiten localmente. Traiga sus donaciones al garaje de la Oficina Parroquial en su camino a Misa. Necesita: Productos enlatados (sopas, verduras, frutas, atún, carnes, estofado); Alimentos secos (cereales fríos o calientes, frijoles, arroz, espaguetis / pasta); Otros artículos (jabón, champú, pasta de dientes, desodorante, papel higiénico, pañales desechables). ¡Gracias por tu apoyo!

We are looking for kid volunteers to assist the priest in the celebration of the Mass. Those who have already received their First Communion are qualified to become an Altar Server. Please visit https://bit.ly/3yDAsRg to sign up your child and join us for training on June 18th at 2PM. Call the Parish Office if you have any questions.

Entreno para los que gustan hacer Monaguillos - 18 de Junio de 2022 a las 2:00PM en la Iglesia

Estamos buscando voluntarios que son niños para ayudar al sacerdote en la celebración de la Misa. Aquellos que ya han recibido su Primera Comunión están calificados para convertirse en Monaguillos. Visite https://bit.ly/3yDAsRg para registrarse a su niño/a y acompañenos para el entrenamiento el 18 de julio a las 2PM. Llame a la Oficina Parroquial si tiene alguna pregunta.