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Merry Christmas!
May God's love, peace and joy fill your home during this holy season.
Merry Christmas!
May God's love, peace and joy fill your home during this holy season.
Happy Easter!
The clergy and staff of St. Mel wish you a beautiful and joyous Easter Sunday.
Join us to celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
"This is the day the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad."
Friday, April 25
6:00 p.m. in the church
Join us as we gather in the church to pray for Pope Francis this Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. (following the 5:30 daily Mass).
Sunday, April 27th
is Divine Mercy Sunday. We will celebrate the feast at the 11:15 Mass, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, meditation and prayers.
Sunday, May 4th
The St. Mel council of the Knights of Columbus invites the entire parish community to a family barbeque party on Sunday, May 4th after the 11:15 Mass. Be sure to join us on the OCC lawn for the food, faith, fellowship, and fun.
Memorial Rosary for Pope Francis
Friday, April 25
6:00 p.m. in the church
Join us as we gather in the church to pray for Pope Francis this Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. (following the 5:30 daily Mass).
Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday, April 27th is Divine Mercy Sunday. We will celebrate the feast at the 11:15 Mass, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, meditation and prayers.
Knights of Columbus BBQ Party
Sunday, May 4th
The St. Mel council of the Knights of Columbus invites the entire parish community to a family barbeque party on Sunday, May 4th after the 11:15 Mass. Be sure to join us on the OCC lawn for the food, faith, fellowship, and fun.
At these Masses, we will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Anyone who is ill, elderly, preparing to undergo a medical procedure, or seeking the gift of God’s healing is welcome to participate. The parish community is invited to join in prayer for those who are sick and for their caregivers.
St. Mel Stephen Ministers are parishioners who have spent fifty hours in study and training to become spiritual caregivers.
If you find yourself in need of encouragement or companionship due to a personal loss or significant change in your life, we want you to know that you are loved. You are cared for. And your parish is prepared to respond to your need.
For more information, contact Deacon Brian Conroy: (818) 340-6020, ext. 1018 BConroy@stmel.org
Contemplative Prayer
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Contemplative prayer, the oldest expression of prayer, is a path toward the order, balance, and harmony God intended.
Monthly Mass with Anointing of the Sick
St. Mel celebrates Mass with the Anointing of the Sick at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on the first Friday of each month.
At these Masses, we will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Anyone who is ill, elderly, preparing to undergo a medical procedure, or seeking the gift of God’s healing is welcome to participate. The parish community is invited to join in prayer for those who are sick and for their caregivers.
Stephen Ministry at St. Mel
Stephen Ministry provides one-to-one care for parishioners going through a crisis or difficult time in life. Trained Stephen Ministers meet with that person on an ongoing basis, offering distinctively Catholic care and support.
For more information, contact Deacon Brian Conroy: (818) 340-6020, ext. 1018 BConroy@stmel.org