Farewell Celebration for Sister Margaret Barrett, C.S.J., and Sister Mary Murphy, C.S.J.
Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022, 10 am Mass, Reception Following
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 75th 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.
Knights of Columbus Food Drive: June 4 & 5
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!
NEW Altar Server Training - June 18, 2022 at 2:00PM in the Church
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.
Next Rosary Rally: Saturday, June 18, 2022
Once again, sign in starts at 11:45 AM with the Rosary starting at noon.
Bring a chair if needed, but most of all bring your intentions and devotion to Our Mother that we might see the Triumph of her Immaculate Heart.
Save the dates for the next Rosary Rallies on the following days:
Saturday, July 16
Saturday, August 20.
Thank you all who have faithfully attended and prayed the Rosary to Our Mother, may She continue to bless all of you.
Mark Deliduka
Cell: 626-378-9395