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Building the Body of Christ
Mass each Sunday at 9:30 am
St. Joseph Chapel, Carondelet Center
11999 Chalon Rd., Los Angeles 90049
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My Dear Parishioners,
Here is a trivia question about July 4th that Catholic should know: Were any of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence Catholic? The answer is Yes, but only one – Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and he is remembered and referred to always as Charles Carroll of Carrollton for an excellent reason.
The brave men who signed the declaration were facing the fate of criminals guilty of treason against King George III. When they signed their names, they pledged their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor.” If the British were successful, the signers would lose everything. Carroll was the wealthiest landowner in the Continental Congress and had the most to lose. He initially signed his name simply “Charles Carroll.”
Other signers accused Carroll of taking no risk because his name was so common among the citizens of the 13 colonies that the British would not be able to convict him of treason. In response to this accusation, Carroll added “of Carrollton” to his signature so there would be no question of his identity.
His education in Catholic social principles prepared him to embrace the ideals of freedom, liberty, and constitutional government, and motivated him to openly support independence from Britain.
Because he had experienced firsthand intolerance of his own faith, Carroll fought tirelessly for religious liberty and is remembered for breaking down barriers for Catholics and other religious minorities.
CORPUS NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS!!! We would like to congratulate a long-time parishioner and Corpus Christi School graduate, Jack McGeagh, who recently won the Catholic Media Award for his photograph of a statue of the Virgin Mary standing amidst the rubble of his family home destroyed in the Palisades fire. The judges praised the image for capturing both the quiet ache of loneliness and the resilience of hope.
PALISADES 4TH OF JULY PARADE
The Palisades Fourth of July Parade is returning this year, and Corpus Christi is going to participate. The theme of our entry is RE-Building the Body of Christ in Pacific Palisades. We have a classic car and a truck to carry a banner, and we are inviting parishioners of all ages to walk alongside with flags. If you have ideas to contribute or if you and other family members can walk with us, please reach out to Carolyn or Bill Highberger, carolyn.highberger@gmail.com or whighber@gmail.com.
NEWS AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Mass for the Nation in Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday – Join Archbishop Gomez and the LA Catholics community for a special Mass as we pray for our nation and entrust its future to God.
July 3, 2026 – 12:10 PM, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels,11 am Patriotic Celebration in the Cathedral Plaza before Mass For more information: lacatholics.org/america
The Office of Life, Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese is hosting is Mental Health Summit 2026 on Saturday, July 18 from 8:30am – 5:00 pm (includes 4 pm vigil Mass) at Bishop Alemany High School, 11111N. Alemany Drive, Mission Hills 91345. This will bring together leaders in healthcare ministry, pastoral care, and catholic school education for a day of reflection, learning and practical information.
Website: https://lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/catholic-healthcare
Siempre Adelante!
Monsignor Liam Kidney
Pastor
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