Dear Parish Community of St. Mel!

In today's Gospel (Mark 1:29-39) Jesus cures Simon Peter's mother-in-law from a fever; one of many examples of Jesus' healing ministry. Almost from the beginning, Christians have imitated our Lord in an effort to alleviate the suffering of the sick. Hospitals and clinics have been a major part of read more »

From Sister Marie Paul

At this time of the year, I am sure many of us can identify with this writer's thoughts on winter and can appreciate how God fits into everything!

"IN THE PART OF THE WORLD where I live, at this time of year the daylight hours are very short. In read more »

A Special Thank You to the following St. Mel Eagle Scouts

We would like to thank Chris Hamermesh, for organizing and cleaning the St. Mel shed. This massive undertaking was a project created and supervised by Chris. The Hamermesh family as well as Chris' boy scout troop spent an entire weekend on the project. We are very grateful for your effort.

Confirmation Parents and Candidates

As we begin 2012, there are several events to be noted in your calendar:

February 17-19: Year 2 candidates weekend retreat at Camp Gilmore in Calabasas. The bus will leave St. Mel at 6:15 pm on Friday and return at 2:00 pm on Sunday. February 25: Urban Plunge #2. Details read more »

Les Dames de Saint Louis

Les Dames de Saint Louis cordially invite you to attend our annual luncheon on Sunday, February 19th, at 11 am at the Hyatt Westlake, 880 So. Westlake Blvd. Please note the new venue this year.

We are delighted to have obtained the date at the Hyatt and I'm happy to read more »

St. Mel Golf Tournament

St. Mel is proud to announce the 1st Annual St. Mel Golf Tournament on March 12, 2012 at Woodland Hills Country Club. The event gives golfers from the St. Mel Community a chance to spend the day playing golf and to enjoy the evening with a dinner and small auction. read more »

St. Mel Elementary School Year 2012-2013 Registration

New student registration at St. Mel Elementary School for Fall 2012 has begun.The office is open between the hours of 8 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Applications may also be downloaded at the school website, www.stmel.org>.

Preschool Registration and Open House

If you are considering enrolling your child in our Preschool, now is the time to make an appointment for a Parent Orientation Tour. The tour is a necessary introduction for all parents and is the first step in the enrollment process. After the tour, parents may add their name read more »

Dear Parish Community of St. Mel!

Christmas doesn't fall on a Sunday very often. But it did this year. Which gives me the opportunity to use this "Pastor's Corner" to wish all of you, and your loved ones, a very happy and blessed Christmas!

Most of us have exchanged Christmas greetings and presents with family, friends read more »

Christmass Blessings From Sister Marie Paul

Often in the last few weeks, I have heard the song "I'll be home for Christmas." For me the song has always conjured up images of childhood Christmases, welcoming relatives seen only occasionally, college students returning home for break, and the heartbreaking knowledge that some will be home "only in read more »