In observance of the legal holiday, the parish office will be closed on
Friday, July 4th. There will be only one Mass at 10:00 am.

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"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalm 33:12

A Book of Prayer for Military men and women serving our country will be
available on the inside table near the front door of the church beginning on
Sat. June 28th. Please enter the names of active duty military men and
women you would like remembered in prayer during the month of July. A
display board will be created showing pictures of your loved ones serving in
the military and placed near the Tabernacle. Please email pictures to Suzie
Wooldridge at netcasters@stfinbarburbank.org or leave them in her mailbox in
the rectory. Please write your name and phone number on the back of the
pictures and they will be returned.

"He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful
ones." Proverbs 2:8

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Saint Finbar is currently seeking young adults to work in the After-school
Program.
Interested applicants please contact sfafterschool@yahoo.com for more
information and interview process.

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St. Finbar School
is accepting applications
for the 2008-2009 school year
Office Hours are:
Mon-Fri 9-1pm

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All are Welcome

Ecumenical (all-faith) Prayer Service
July 16
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
in the church

With the Cross of Christ as our focus
using the music of Taize
we gather in song, prayer,
Scripture and silence.

Come away and rest awhile in this Sacred Space

For more information call (818) 846-6251 x554
Music ministry
Liz and Bill Barlak, Suzie and Mike Wooldridge,
Mercede Shamlo

Prayer ministry will be provided by School of Healing Prayer

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MINISTER OF THE MONTH

Every month the Catholic Community of St. Finbar honors a minister who gives
of his or her time or talent in an exemplary way. God freely gives gifts to
all of us, and good stewards make wise use of those gifts by in turn sharing
them with others. Our Minister of the Month for June is Ann Myers.

Ann has been in charge of St. Finbar's Liturgical Dance Ministry for 5
years. This is a relatively new ministry and Ann has done such a wonderful
job. It is always a special treat when the Mass is celebrated with these
angel-like dancers. Ann choreographs all the dance routines. But being a
talented and dedicated dancer is only a part of who Ann is. The women who
dance with her in this ministry say that she is so patient and cares so much
for all of them. They love to be around her because she's always fun to work
with and cares so much about them all. For the younger girls in the group,
Ann is "like a big sister and role model" to them. It sounds like Ann is a
beautiful person, inside and out.

When we asked Ann why she continues to serve her parish community, she
responded by saying, "Continuing to serve my parish community is not a
choice to make, it is simply something we do. We are taught by Jesus Christ
to serve one another as we would serve Him. It is up to us to take a look at
the gifts He has given us and decide how to best use them to serve our
community. I am very blessed to have the opportunity to dance with the
amazing and inspirational community of St. Finbar." Congratulations Ann and
God bless you.

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Faith Formation Office

The office will be open for all registrations, Sunday, June 29th after the 9
and 11 am Masses. Registrations are also taken by appointment during the
hours of 11 and 3, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Adult Confirmation and catechesis sessions are on-going. Please come to the
Faith Formation Office on Wednesday evenings at 7 o'clock.

For further information please call 818. 846. 8715.

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St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
Urgently needs Drivers & Runners
Who can help to deliver hot meals and a warm greeting.

If you can volunteer 4 hours or even once a month?
Please call Carol Martinez at (213) 484-7494
for more information

If you of someone who may need our meals
Please contact our office at (213) 484-7775

Thank you for caring for those who are in need.

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In addition to other screening requirements, those working or volunteering
with youth in our Archdiocese are required to sign a code of conduct:
Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors at Parish and Parish School
Events." Another code of conduct, "Boundary Guidelines for Junior High and
High School Youth Working or Volunteering with Children and Youth," has been
developed for junior high and high school youth working or volunteering with
children or youth in schools or parishes. For more information on these
requirements, please contact Joan Vienna atjvienna@la-archdiocese.org or
call (213) 637-7227.