Coming Back to St. Mel Parish

Support Group for Separated and Divorced Women. This support group, facilitated by Rose Zeolla, will focus on the growth process that emerges in times of change and loss. Meetings will begin on Monday, August 2, at 7:00 pm in the St. Mel School teachers' lounge. For more information, please read more »

Dear Parish Community of St. Mel!

Much has been written and preached about the prayer Jesus taught His disciples in today's Gospel (Luke 11:1-13). But perhaps a story will help unfold for us the true meaning of the "Our Father."

One day a country priest was visiting his parishioners in the mountains of France. read more »

Grocery Shopping can Benefit our Schools

You can help Saint Mel School and Saint Mel Preschool while doing your regular shopping. Participation in these programs costs you nothing.

Escrip/Vons Card
Register your Vons Card, credit cards and ATM/Debit cards with e-Scrip and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to our schools. To register read more »

Confirmation

Confirmation Registration is going on now! All teens wishing to enroll in the sacramental classes may come to the Parish Center to pick up a registration packet.

Confirmation Parent Orientation will be held on Sunday, September 26, immediately following the 5 pm evening Mass, from 6:15 pm-7:30 read more »

Time to Register for 2010 Religious Education

Registration forms for children, ages 2-14 for the 2010-2011 Religious Education classes are available in the Parish Center.

Coffee and Donut Volunteers Needed

It is that time of year again, where we are asking for you to host Coffee and Donuts after Sunday morning masses. This is an opportunity for you to help bring St. Mel families and friends together. It has helped build so many St. Mel friendships over the years. read more »

Baptism in Faith

Are you thinking of having a child baptized at St. Mel? The sacrament of Baptism is typically celebrated here on the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 1:00pm. Parents and godparents must attend one class in order to fulfill one of the parish requirements for baptism preparation. read more »

Divine Mercy

Mass & Healing Service
Fr. Bill Adams,
Wednesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm;

Mass and Healing Service,
Fr. Ramon Valera,
Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm;

Mass & Healing Service,
Fr. Michael Sears,
Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm.

Claudia (818) 342-6626, divinemercyclaudia@ earthlink.net, apostlesofdivinemercy.org

Pastor's Corner

Dear Parish Community of St. Mel!

The story told in today's Gospel (Luke 10:38-42) describes a common situation repeated millions of times daily in households all over the world. Whether it's siblings complaining about each other, parents complaining about children, or a spouse complaining about the other's inactivity, the theme read more »

RCIA Inquiry Meetings

RCIA Inquiry Meetings
July 27 and August 24, 2010
7:00-8:30 pm in the Adult Room of the Activity Center

• Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
• Are you an adult baptized Catholic who would like to continue your sacramental preparation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation)?
• Are you a read more »