Parish Ministries
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Altar Society: Maintains the sanctuary area. Four shifts: work one hour a month on Saturday, 9:15-10:15 am. Pauline Oehlman, 244-1699.

Altar Servers: Boys and Girls needed to serve at the altar, ages 12-17. Contact Pius Oller, 246-1308 or Fr.Tim, 242-2579.

Art and Environment Committee: Responsible for designing, putting up and taking down the seasonal decorations in the Church. Kay Kennedy, 241-1437.

Bereavement: Members are available to help with funerals and assist with other needs in the aftermath of a loss. 4th Monday of month, 7:30 pm, Parish Center. Pius Oller, 246-1308.


Capital Campaign: Coordinating the fund drive to retire the debt for the new Central Avenue property. Contact: Ben Aranda, 956-9965.

Couples for Christ (CFC): A movement, present in 199 countries, intended for the renewal and strengthening of every aspect of Christian family life. Cell groups meet once a week. Eric & Pat Villanueva, 631-5620.

Communications Committee; Publicizes and promotes parish organizations and activities. Rita Guild email: rguild@incaglendale.org.

Development Committee: Assists the Pastor in planning the maintenance and upkeep of parish buildings. Advises regarding capital improvement. Vince Petito, 246-6050 x59. Fax: 240-0430.

Divine Mercy: The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy study the Scriptures, the Catechism, the Diary of St. Faustina and Pope John Paul II's encyclical, Rich in Mercy. 3rd Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm, Room B201. Purisima Narvaez, 543-1831.

Drama Ministry: "I Have Scene the Light Players!" brings the "Living Word" to life through the dramatization of spiritually uplifting readings, parables, and gospels from the Bible. No acting experience is required. All you need is your love for the Lord and the desire to proclaim the Good News. Lisa's audition process is very simple. If you have a pulse...you're in the play! Lisa Brandi, 243-9255 or E-mail-brandilandink@sbcglobal.net

Eucharistic Adoration: Encourages a deeper personal understanding and relationship with Jesus. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed every Friday from 9:15 am to 5:15 pm in the church.

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick: Take weekly communion to the shut-ins in their homes, nursing homes and hospitals. Peg Algiers, 241-0344.

Finance Council: As commanded by the 1983 Code of Canon Law (#537), this Council "aids the Pastor in the administration of parish goods". It also helps prepare the budget and makes financial reports.

Friendly Visitors Reaches out to those isolated by infirmity, age or hospitalization. Members visit shut-ins at their homes and convalescent hospitals. 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm, Room B101. Betty Dos Remedios, 550-7434.

Greeters Ministry: folks needed to serve as greeters at liturgy. Contact the parish center, 242-2579.



Hospitality: Develops community spirit by organizing and assisting with parish social events, Sunday coffee and donuts, bake sales and Lenten soup suppers. Assists in projects for the homeless: 1) prepares and serves dinner twice a month at Project Achieve in Glendale, 2) with "Food for Body and Soul", prepares and serves a BBQ lunch every Sunday in August. 1st Monday, 7:30 pm, St. Michael's Hall. Lee Henry, 246-5400.


Lectors, Mass Readers: Readers for liturgy, training available. Contact Pius Oller, 246-1308, Ellie Doyle or Fr.Tim, 242-2579.

Library: The Parish Library offers books, audiotapes, videos, magazines, CDs and DVDs. All parish members are welcome. Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm and Sundays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Parish Center. Suzanne Bitterman, 249-5684.

Liturgy: Develops meaningful liturgy in accord with Church documents. 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm. Kay Kennedy, 241-1437.

Loaves and Fishes: Collects food and small necessities for the poor. Suggested items are posted on the church bulletin boards. Bring donations to the parish parking lot on the 3rd Sunday of each month or take to Loaves & Fishes at 4322 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, 818-409-3080. -Please do not bring donations to the Church or Parish Center as we have no available storage.

Marriage Encounter in the Filipino Perspective: A weekend seminar is offered quarterly for married couples, especially for Filipino and mixed Filipino couples. Tony and Guing Ramos, 956-3327 or Mandy/Zennie Jose, 766-3779. You may register online at their website .

Regional Marriage Encounter Weekend: is something that will be remembered for a lifetime. Call Amber and Felix Masci at 805.581.1670 for information or visit the web site at www.geocities.com/melawest/ to register online.

Marriage Validation Team: Helps Catholics married outside of the Catholic Church to get married in accord with the laws of the Catholic Church. Fr. Paul Hruby, 242-2579.

Natural Family Planning Classes

Outreach Committee: Sponsors the American Red Cross Blood Drive twice a year. Promotes the yearly 5K Crop Walk, which helps raise funds to combat local and international hunger. Sponsors Meals On Wheels Benefit Luncheon. Dr. Daniel Urrutia, 244-0547.

Pastoral Council: : Provides advice and assistance to the Pastor for the building of our faith community. 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Parish Center. Becky Doody, 242-2579.

Prayer Groups and Opportunities for Prayer:


Respect for Life: Informs parish about legislative efforts that encompass all life issues from birth to natural death. Maria AI-Quaddoomi, 626-795-0321.

Retreat Ministry Come on retreat and see what God's grace can energize in you!
Weekend retreats are held annually at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre
Men in September- Jim Trinity, 241-9087
Women in October - Lee Henry, 246-5400.

Small Faith Communities Small faith sharing groups that meet for two-6 week sessions yearly.


St. Vincent de Paul Society: Assists in works of Christian charity to the poor. 3 Bundle Sundays throughout year; watch bulletin for dates. 1st Monday, 6:30 pm, Parish Center. For donation pickup call 1-800-974-3571. -Please do not bring donations to the Church or Parish Center as we have no available storage.

Stewardship Committee: Promotes parish stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure throughout the year and sponsors the annual November Stewardship Fair, 242-2579.

Web Page:Spreading the Good News through Incarnation Parish and School's web page at http://www.incaglendale.org . Webmaster: Dennis Doyle 818-956-1311, ddoyle@glendale.edu.

Welcome Committee: Greets and introduces newly registered parishioners at all Masses on "Welcome Sunday," the 1st Sunday of the month. A Welcome Gift-Basket with information about the parish, ministries, organizations, the Parish Center and library is delivered to homes of new parishioners. Volunteers are needed to assist with deliveries and transportation. Call Maria AI-Quaddoomi, 626-795-0321.

Youth Ministry9th-12th grade. Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm, St. Michael's Hall.



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