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My Dear Parishioners,

THE RED MASS

I was recently invited by our parishioners, the Honorable Carolyn Kuhl and the Honorable Bill Highberger to attend the Red Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

A tradition dating back to the 11th century, the Red Mass is an ecumenical, civic celebration widely attended by judges, lawyers and officials of all faiths to invoke God’s blessing and guidance in the administration of justice.

Carolyn was a speaker at the Mass and reflected upon the life of St. Thomas More, a sixteenth century English lawyer, judge and lord chancellor of Englend. Thomas More is the patron saint of lawyers and judges and a man whose belief in the practice of the rule of law was intense.

St. Thomas More made a choice for God and for country under the rule of law, refusing to bend under the threats of illegitimate authority. As Carolyn reflected, “He chose to align his life with the unchanging and loving will of his Creator.”

I was so impressed to hear Carolyn talk about her faith and how lawyers should be guided by their conscience.

She suggested three practices that prepared St. Thomas More for the moment that came to him and that all lawyers might adopt as “all of us here will be called to face ‘moments to decide’ in our lives”:

1. Take time for God daily.
2. Make sure your family is always your priority over your profession.
3. Make sure you remind yourself of the role of God and your faith in your life.

 

Thank you, Carolyn, for reflecting so profoundly on the life of St. Thomas More, a model to which we may all aspire.

Siempre Adelante!

Monsignor Liam Kidney
Pastor

 

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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT for Sunday, September 8, 2024 Total Stewardship $20,590 Prior Year Total $15,9729 Weekly Budget $31,550 Percentage of budget met: 66%

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VOTIVE CANDLES FOR YOUR INTENTIONS

You are invited to come into the church to light votive candles at our Blessed Mother shrine for your own intentions, or in memory of your loved ones.

 

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A MASS SAID FOR SOMEONE?

A lovely way to remember a deceased loved one, a recently deceased friend, parent of a friend, or relative, or someone who is ill, or perhaps just a friend you would like to honor, is to have a Mass said for them. Each day and weekend a Mass is offered in memory of a deceased person, or for the intentions of someone who is ill, or perhaps whose birthday is that day.

If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, you can contact the parish office at 310-454-1328, come in person, or email jane@corpuschristichurch.com with the name of the person, if they are deceased or living, and if you are requesting a specific date. Please note that the annual Mass book fills up quickly, and often specific dates are booked well in advance. You can pick up a card to send to the person or their family so they will know when the Mass is being said, and that you are thinking of them. We can also mail the card for you. We would love to honor your request, so give us a call!

 

 

As always, our priests are available to anoint those who are very ill and to bury the dead. Please call the parish office, 310-454-1328, and you will be directed to our emergency pager number.

God Bless You All and Keep You Well!

 

 

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