May Procession


St. Mel School invites all parishioners to join us in honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way during the month of May at our annual May Procession, Thursday, May 15 at 10:30 am.
Students will process from the school yard to the Church where we will pray the read more »

First Communion 2008


Required First Communion Practices for Parents/Significant Adults and Children Wednesday, May 7th
5:45-7:00 pm: For 9:00 am First Communion Mass participants
7:00-8:15 pm: For 11:00 am First Communion Mass participants
6-7 pm: Thursday, May 8th, For RCIY students
Any questions? Please call Pat Andre, 818 340-6020, ext. 1022.

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St. Mel School Summer Program


Join the Fun! June 23rd - July 18th
Summer School is open to all children whether or not they attend St. Mel School. Registration forms are available at the school office and must be completed and returned by Friday, June 6. Classes are from 8:30 until 9:45 am and 10 read more »

Mother’s Day Novena Cards


Mother’s Day Novena Cards are available at all the exits of the Church

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Notes from Francesco: Exciting News!


Next December the Music Ministry Department is presenting a complete production of the opera AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS. The performance dates are: DECEMBER 13, 14, 20, 21. It will be double-cast and auditions will be held for the main roles on an individual basis. AMAHL - a boy (or read more »

Electronic Giving Program


For your convenience, St. Mel is offering you the opportunity to support your parish through our electronic giving program.With electronic giving, your offering to St. Mel is automatically deducted from your checking account or charged to your credit card. It is easy to participate. Simply complete an authorization form, available read more »

Together In Community


We cannot e x p r e s s the fullness of our gratitude for all the encouragement and support we have received during our 18 months volunteer work in Malawi with Catholic Relief Services. Through your prayers, letters, phone calls, and gifts of support we have always felt connected read more »

Book Club News: The Way of the Small


Mother Teresa once said, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Last month we considered how Big Our God Is. On Wednesday, May 21 we will consider the other options which is why we must grow “small” in order to embrace this great God within read more »

Respect Life News: Sarah’s Law Signatures Exceed Target!


Friends of Sarah, a California initiative that requires doctors to notify parents before giving abortions to minors, has collected the required signatures to be placed on the upcoming November ballot. Across the United States there are a number of state-wide initiatives being put forward to address the antiabortion movement. According read more »

Catch The Spirit of Theresians


Are you seeking opportunities to grow in your understanding of what is true and essential to being a Christian woman? Theresian communities are sacred spaces where Christian women can give one another courage to meet the ups and downs of everyday life. If you feel the Spirit is calling you read more »