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JulyMay 2007Marchne April 200654 Volume 621059 No. 5 3 76 4 St. Mary's Episcopal Church
961 S. Mariposa Ave.
The Rev. H. Alix Evans, Rector Los Angeles, CA 90006
The Rev. Floyd “Butch” Gamarra, Assistant Priest The Rev. Alexandra Conrads, Assistant RectoThe Rev. Nicole S. Janelle, Assistant Rector r Phone: 213/.387-1334, FAX: 213.13/387-0023
The Rev. Jim H. Shiode, Deacon The Rev. Canon Richard Van Horn, Priest Assisting eEmail: office@stmarys-com
The Rev. Canon Richard Van Horn, Priest Assisting The Rev. Jimmy H. Shiode, Deacon Assisting
Glenn Nishibayashi, Senior Warden
Lauretta Herndon, Senior Warden
Bruce HoffmanSteve NishibayashiGayle Kawahara, Junior Warden
Prof. Jeffrey VanderWilt, Organist/Adult Choir Director
Emma Coleman, Office Administrator Prof. Jeffrey VanderWilt, Organist/Adult Choir DirectorRebecca Straayer, Youth Choir Director
Carlos Guzman Ramirez, Sexton Carolyn Morinishi, Editor, "The Spirit"
"Diverse and unafraid, with open hearts.”
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Special Dates
Saturday, May 12
9:00 am Corsage workshop
Sunday, May 13
Mother’s Day Corsage/flower sale
Wednesday, March 1
10:45 am Ash Wednesday (bilingual), Imposition of Ashes
ST. MARY’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Pentecost Sunday, May 27
[No 7:30 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. service]
9:45 am Centennial Liturgy and Dedication of Yamazaki Memorial Community Garden
11:45 am Catered lunch in Parish Hall
6 pm Spiritual Formation Group
7:30 pm Ash Wednesday service, Imposition of Ashes
Sunday, March 5
8:30 am CAST Presentation
11:00 am CAST Presentation
1:00 pm Stations of the Cross-Hillsides
Vestry Retreat - March 10 - 11
Sunday, March 19
All am LA Marathon Sunday
Vestry Episcopal Church
Visitations
Saturday, March 25
All day Diocesan Ministry Fair
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd.Campbell Hall
North Hollywood, Ca. 91607
Sunday, March 26
11:00 am Bazaar craft workshop
Regular/Ongoing Events
Every Sunday
7:30 am Holy Eucharist
8:30 am Choir Practice
9:45 am Holy Eucharist
9:45 am Sunday School/Nursery/Nursery
11:45 am Holy Eucharist (Spanish)
Every Tuesday
4:00 pm GuitarWorks program
5:30 pm Aerobics (bilingual)
EveryEvery Wednesdays
10:45 am ESL Reception
10:45 am ESL Reception/Class
11:000 am Noonday prayeroonday Prayer/oracion del Mediodia
1st/3rd Tuesday
5:30 pm Youth Guitar Class/Guitar- Works Program
6 pm Aerobics/Night Prayer
Clergy Corner . . .
Greetings on the eve of our celebration of St. Mary's Centennial! These past months have been delightful, as we receive notes, letters and phone calls from our extended community, giving thanks for St. Mary's and her ministry these past 100 years. I look forward to seeing so many of you on May 27th as we celebrate, with our diocesan bishop, The Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno and other friends.
The Book of Common Prayer provides a special Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church, which we will use in place of the usual prayers of the people at our May 27 celebration. The Litany includes these prayersthoughts:
"Let us thank God whom we worship here in the beauty of holiness. Eternal God, the heaven of heavens cannot contain you, much less the walls of temples made with hands. Graciously receive our thanks for this place, and accept the work of our hands, offered to your honor and glory. // For the Church universal, of which these visible buildings are the symbol, We thank you, Lord. // For this place where we may be still and know that you are God, We thank you, Lord... // For the blessing of our vows and the crowning of our years with your goodness, We thank you, Lord. // For the faith of those who have gone before us and for our encouragement by their perseverance, We thank you, Lord...." And I add my own prayer: For the faith of those who still gather here, for all of youus who lift your voices to the glory of God at St. Mary's in the year 2007 and who will continue to do so in her second century to come, We I thank you, Lord.
As I look with great joy toward our gathering on May 27 I give thanks for all these things. I also give thanks for Tom Guzman, chair of the Centennial Committee, and Faith Ichida, consultant, and the many other people who have labored so that we may celebrate in fullness and abundance. I give thanks for the many of you who have given generously of your time, treasure and energy in this effort.
I am also looking forward to the second and concluding celebration of our centennial year. That luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 20, at Almansor Court. Mark your calendars now to save the date -- and look for more details as we publish them throughout the summer.
Blessings to you all. Faithfully, Alix+
Upcoming Events . . .
St. Mary’s Centennial Celebration!
Sunday, May 27, 2007, 9:45 a.m.
at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Catered luncheon in Parish Hall to follow
Casual or Hawaiian attire
Very limited parking, please carpool!!! For information about transportation to event, please call Bruce/Kaaren Hoffman (310) 541-4002
Please return reply form (below) to church office by May 10
St. Mary's Centennial Celebration Reply Form
Sunday, May 27, 2007, 9:45 a.m., luncheon to follow
The following people plan to attend the luncheon at St. Mary's: _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Contact person _____________________________, phone ( )______________________
(please return form to office by May 10)
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Saturday, June 4 Young Adult Group hike in Palos Verdes
Sunday, June 5 8:30 a.m. Liturgy/Worship Committee
11:15 a.m. Council of Advice on Outreach/Inreach
Wednesday, June 8 6:30 p.m. Young Adult Group
Thursday, June 9 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Parenting Class in Spanish
Sunday, June 12 Young Adults lead the Sunday Service
Monday, June 13 1:30 p.m. Monterey Park Formation Group lunch Curry House in downtown LA
June 25 Parenting Class in Spanish 10 a.m. – 12 noon
June 29 6:30 p.m. at Rectory, California People of Faith Working against the Death penalty Dinner
Friday, May 7 - Moving Night
Sunday, May 9 Mother's Day (Corsage Sale)
Saturday, May 15 ANNUAL BAZAAR-CARNIVAL
Sunday, May 16 - Bazaar Clean-up
Clergy Corner . . .
CLERGY CORNER
Greetings in the name of Christ. The Season of Lent begins with the March 1 observance of Ash Wednesday. In order to prepare ourselves for this Lenten period, I would like to share some reflections from the book New Proclamation (2005, Augsberg Press):
"The rush of modern living makes it extremely difficult for believers today to focus on development of their spiritual lives. In the season of Lent, it is possible to call attention to the need for ongoing renewal of the spirit and commitment to holy living.
It's one thing to hear the story of Jesus going into the wilderness for forty days and fighting against the temptations of the world. It is an entirely different thing for someone sitting in church today to realize that she or he faces some of the same temptations in modern society... The astounding thing about Lent is that it combines the very personal process of examining one's own spiritual life with the corporate process of building a community of spiritually engaged believers.
The [scriptural lectionary] texts selected for Lent 2006 provide a strong foundation and rich resource for both of these tasks. The Ash Wednesday texts emphasize the fact that attention to life and growth is not a simple one-way journey, but rather an extended sojourn with God. Even the practices and rituals that seem most appropriate for that walk need to be examined with great care. The first Sunday [March 5] concentrates on new beginnings and especially on Jesus' own preparation for ministry and for the passion. Week two [March 12] reminds us of the difficulties that are inherent in any attempt to walk as a follower of Jesus, where the end of the path may be one of self-sacrifice and service. Human interaction with God's law is the focus of the texts in week three [March 19]. The readings highlight the law as both the wisdom of God and a stumbling block for humans. The week four [March 26] lection is a stark reminder that both tragic loss and ultimate exhilaration can be part of the human journey with God. The imagery of wandering, going up, and being lifted up proves to have a dual significance in this context. Finally, the texts for week five [April 2] include vivid reminders that God continues to call us to a personal relationship, but as we turn to Holy Week, we are also reminded of the costs associated with that covenant relationship." [Author, Daniel N. Schowalter; pp. 132-133]
I look forward to worshiping together with you during this season of Lent, and encountering the themes in the appointed scriptural texts as outlined above. My prayer for each of you, and for myself, during this season of Lent is that we will take the opportunity, as Prof. Schowalter suggests, "not only to walk with Jesus but also to reflect deeply on the implications, the responsibilities, and the potential outcomes of that walk." May we all search our hearts, souls and minds, seek forgiveness where it is needed, and move gratefully toward the light that God shines on our paths.
Faithfully, Alix+
community connections
We are delighted to announce that Erica Sugimori, a Tulane/UCLA Public Health student, joins us in service as our very own Public Health Intern! Over the next six months, Erica will be helping our community address issues of nutrition, exercise and general health through a series of programs and classes for both Spanish and English speakers. She will also be exploring the possibility of creating a community garden here at the church. Erika will be with us from time to time on Sunday mornings and would welcome getting to know each of you personally. Please introduce yourself and feel free to contact her via email at easugi4@. She is eager to respond to your public health concerns and would welcome a helping hand in her community work. Nicole+
A word of introduction from Erika Sugimori… “Greetings and nice to meet you! I am a second-year graduate student of International Public Health at Tulane University, in New Orleans. Although I have been more of a visitor to Los Angeles for quite a while now, I am a Southern California native. The last eight years have been an interesting journey. I have had the opportunity to live, work, and study in Berkeley, Mexico, New Orleans, and now, Los Angeles. I came back to Los Angeles in August, after hurricane Katrina. While the circumstances that brought about my return were not ideal, to say the least, this experience has given me the chance to be close to friends and family, and get to know the city again. Since my return, I have had a lot of support from friends, family, and fellow Angelenos. It was with this much needed support that I was able to complete my coursework at UCLA last quarter. Now, I am here at St. Mary’s as your community health intern. I look forward to meeting you all and working together in your community. Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. (I must add that this is also a unique opportunity for me to use my rusty language skills. So, if anyone would like to share a little Japanese or Spanish, it would be much appreciated!) Thank you for welcoming me to your church.
-- Erica Sugimori
CLERGY CORNER
Greetings to all in the name of Christ.
As Summer comes, we mark a time of transitions at St. Mary's. In June we said farewell to our Youth Choir Director, Rebecca Straayer, who is moving on to another job. We also gathered to celebrate and say good-bye to Carolyn and Ron Morinishi and their children who are moving to Missouri. (Carolyn will continue to edit our monthly issues of "The Spirit"). Our clergy community marked the retirement of our friend and colleague, The Rev. Connor Lynn, rector of St. Mary's, Palms, as he prepares to retire in August. St. Mary's also marked the high school and college graduations of some of our young people, walking beside them as they transition into new phases of their lives. We marked the end of the 2004-05 program year, paying tribute to our Sunday School teachers who serve so faithfully. At the same time, we were preparing for St. Mary's new Summer Enrichment and Spirituality Program which began on June 20, and looking ahead toward the new program year. And, under the capable leadership of Tom Guzman, we launched the Centennial Celebration Steering Committee... These are all natural events in the life of a parish. We share our sadness at departures, our happiness at jobs well done and completed, and our joy for new beginnings.
St. Mary's Vestry and I and Nicole had our annual retreat June 10 and 11 at the church. Among other topics we evaluated the program year that is just ending, and looked ahead to the year 2007, when we will celebrate our Centennial. We also looked beyond the centennial: "What are your dreams for St. Mary's for the next 25 to 50 years?" It was helpful to share our dreams and look at possibilities. It was also helpful to share our concerns and limitations. All in all, we did not hatch any grand plan for the next half-century, but we will continue to grapple with long-range issues and keep you advised as we go. We did agree on our commitment to minister to the already-existing congregation, as we also open our doors to those in our immediate neighborhood. We all, as a community of faith, shape the vision and direction of this parish.
St. Mary's is blessed with remarkable leaders, both on the Vestry and serving in other capacities. Each and every one of you has something important to contribute to this House of God that has now been gathering for 98 years. Let us look back at those who have given so much, and ahead to those who will join us on this journey, and give thanks to God for the opportunity to serve.
Let us also embrace St. Mary's new Mission Statement, which was adopted by the Vestry last summer and which we are pleased to unfold:
"St. Mary's Episcopal Church, a welcoming community of faith, hope, and love shaped by the Japanese-American experience, strives to grow in our relationship with God through worship, fellowship, outreach, and service." Together, we will live into and embody --make incarnational-- that mission.
Peace and blessings,
Alix+
from the assistant rector
April Showers Bring May Flowers
MAYBE WE DO NOT HAVE TONS OF RAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, BUT WE DO HAVE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS AT ST. MARY’S: BLESSINGS IN THE FORM OF NEW SPANISH SPEAKING FRIENDS SHARING OUR CHURCH, AND BLESSINGS IN THE FORM OF PARISHIONERS DONATING GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Thank you to many anonymous donors, Margaret Atkinson, Judy Dionzon, Keiko Hamagiwa, Marian Kubota, Wally and Betty Nakama, Yoshiko Sakurai, Fusa Sugawara, Irene Yoneshige, Midori Yoshimura,and Margaret Yuki and the St. Mary's Altar Guild. Together they blessed us with rice crispy treats, juices, cans of food, crackers, cookies, muffins, adult and children’s clothing, toys, craft supplies, household goods, and hours spent with the ESL child care music class and the Spanish language service. With our increase in children in the ESL child care room, we have been able to keep up with the increased need for snacks because of your gifts to our program. Our major needs continue to be juice, cookies, and crackers.
May God’s blessings flow in the lives of everyone in our St. Mary’s family. As Lent concludes, I wish you all a blessed Easter!
In Christ’s Love, Mother Alexandra+
Age workshop
ASAE OSHITA, GEORGE OSHITA, KUMI GERBER, KAZUMI HIGA, LAURETTA HERNDON, FUSA SUGAWARA, MARGARET YUKI, FUMI MIYATAKE, MARIAN KUBOTA, KAZIE HIGA, STANLEY NAKAMURA, BETSY NAKAMURA, YO GUZMAN, IRENE YONESHIGE, MAXINE YAMAMOTO, FAITH PLETED IN RECORD TIME, ENJOYED POTLUCK,
Easter Joy
MANY THANKS TO NORMAN NAITO OF TROPICAL GARDENS FOR GETTING AND DELIVERING THE LILIES TO ST. MARY'S. THANK YOU, CARLOS RAMIREZ AND HIS SON, SANTIAGO, FOR CARRYING THE POTTED LILIES OUTSIDE TO A SUNNY AREA DURING THE DAY SO THAT THE BUDS WOULD BLOOM AND BRINGING THEM BACK INSIDE AT NIGHT. SINCERE THANK YOU TO ESTHER LEE AND YOSHIKO SAKURAI'S CALLE LILIES FROM YOUR GARDENS. THEY LOOKED BEAUTIFUL ON THE FLOWER STANDS FLANKING THE WOODEN CROSS.
Irene Yoneshige, thank you for cutting the newspaper circles to line the potted lilies and obtaining the rubber bands to bundle the Sunday flowers before Easter Eve. We missed you on Saturday due to your previous committment.
A big thank you to Asae Oshita, Maxine Yamamoto, and George Oshita for ironing the red and white banners and the canopy over the altar, and to Carlos Ramirez for hanging them in church. What monumental tasks you've been performing for many years, and please know your deeds have not gone unnoticed.
For your artistic and creative works, a heartfelt thank you to the faithful Easter bunnies--Midge Furuta, Yo Guzman, Faith Ichida, Marian Kubota, Margie Leong, Christine Mora, Asae Oshita, Fusa Sugawara, June Toda, Maxine Yamamoto, and Donna Zoriki.
The Altar Guild is especially grateful to Yoshiko Sakurai for helping to launder the church linens during the year and making sure no soiled linens are left in the sacristy during the week after the 3rd service.
Thanks a million to each of you for bringing the joy of Easter to St. Mary's.
-- Margaret Yuki
Palm Sunday Thanks
FIRST OF ALL, THANK YOU, CARLOS RAMIREZ, FOR ASSISTING THE ALTAR GUILD BY CLIMBING THE VERY TALL LADDER TO DRAPE THE HUGE WOODEN CROSS IN RED CHIFFON, AND THANK YOU, JIMMY ITO OF GARDEN ARTS FOR SUPPLYING THE VARIOUS SIZED PALMS.
On Saturday before Easter, the Altar Guild arrived early to get the church ready for the beginning of Holy Week. Thank you, Donna Zoriki, Maxine Yamamoto, June Today, Fukiko Tauchi, Fusa Sugawara, and Asae Oshita for veiling all the crosses and religious artifacts in red chiffon and decorating the church with palms. You truly created an atmosphere at St. Mary's that celebrates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
-- Margaret Yuki.
Parish News . . .
Spiritual Formation Group – next meeting: ash wednesday
THE 20S/30S GROUP IS IN NEED OF NEW BLOOD! THUS, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF RENAMING OURSELVES TO REFLECT WHO WE ARE – PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO WISH TO GATHER ONCE A MONTH ON A WEEKNIGHT TO BETTER KNOW ONE ANOTHER AND TALK ABOUT SPIRITUALITY, GOD, THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION AND OTHER TOPICS THAT EXCITE US. DO JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 6PM. WE WILL BE WATCHING AND DISCUSSING A SHORT CLIP FROM THE VIA MEDIA SERIES. ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGY AT 7.30 PM FOLLOWING THE MEETING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SPEAK TO GWENDOLYN DAVIS OR NICOLE JANELLE (REVJANELLE@).
Exercise Program at St. Mary’s Continues
Many of your know that this past summer we instituted a twice a month Yoga Program for the community. Following the six month evaluation of that program, our participants have elected to engage in some fast-paced exercise in the form of aerobics! In February we kicked off the Aerobics and Night Prayer Program. Participants meet in the parish hall on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7.30 pm to work their bodies and then cool down in the chapel with the words of the ancient service of Compline. This community offering is taught bilingually by teacher Angelica Haro and the Reverend Nicole Janelle. Participants are asked to donate a few dollars to help cover the cost of instructorion and childcare. Persons of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to the class. March classes are held on the 7th & 21st. Do come and join in the fun!
CALLING ALL GRADUATES!!
THE SPIRIT WILL PUBLISH A LIST OF 2005-06 GRADUATES IN THE JUNE ISSUE. IF YOU KNOW OF A GRADUATE (JR. HIGH AND ABOVE), PLEASE SUBMIT: NAME, SCHOOL, DEGREE EARNED, MAJOR, ANY AWARDS EARNED. THE SPIRIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SHORTEN SUBMISSIONS AS NECESSARY.
webmaster for st. mary’s
LEANNA MORINISHI, OF CHESTERFIELD, MO, HAS VOLUNTEERED TO BE THE WEBMASTER FOR ST. MARY’S. SHE WILL BE GIVING THE ST. MARY’S WEBSITE A NEW LOOK (DEBUTING 4/06), ADDING NEW FEATURES, AND UPDATING IT REGULARLY, INCLUDING AN ONLINE SPIRIT. (OUR ST. MARY’S WEBSITE ADDRESS IS WWW.STMARYS-). IF YOU HAVE ANY WEBSITE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL HER AT OUTTATUCHWREALIT@
LITURGY IN LENT
In our celebration of Lent this year, we will be worshipping with the Enriching our Worship bulletin complied by the Liturgy and Music Committee for seasonal use. During this short liturgical season that is characterized by reflection and repentance, we will follow the second part of the bulletin—Holy Eucharist B—that draws heavily from the texts of the Anglican New Zealand Prayer Book. While more “traditional” in character than Form A that we used this past fall, this liturgy will nonetheless introduce us to some new service music and different images of God; in response to your feedback, the more traditional version of the Lord’s Prayer will be recited every Sunday.
The Liturgy and Music Committee thanks you for your feedback of your experience worshipping with EOW last year. Here are some comments gleaned from the surveys:
The highlight of using the EOW liturgy was getting to try something new, especially saying the Prayers of the People written by people who attend our church.
I liked following the service using just one booklet rather than back and forth to the Prayer Book. It’s easier to follows the service especially for visitors and those new to the church.
I do not like the new version of the Lord’s Prayer, General Confession and Creed in the EOW. Why do we have to be at odds with the BCP which is used by the Episcopal Church in the Diocese as well as nationally? Why was EOW imposed on the congregation without the congregation first being informed of the change?
It’s a good change.
My least favorite part of using the EOW liturgy has been saying the Nicene Creed and Lord’s Prayer because it was hard to try not to say the old regular one we are use to.
I enjoy singing the old familiar tunes and hymns and listening to the new ones.
The highlight of using EOW has been the new sung responses, using new and different Prayer of the People.
I don’t like the new Lord’s Prayer in the EOW liturgy. Using the EOW liturgy was a positive change if only used seasonally.
I believe that changing our worship format seasonally helps keep the liturgy fresh.
Good job!!
Please continue to give us your feedback as we use this bulletin in March and April. The Liturgy and Music Committee will evaluate your experience of worshipping with Form B of EOW at the end of Lent.
Lenten blessings,
The Liturgy and Music Committee of St. Mary’s
vestry minutes – december 18, 2005
PRESENT: KAAREN HOFFMAN, BRUCE HOFFMAN, LAURETTA HERNDON, MO. ALIX, GWENDOLYN DAVIS, JOHN TOKESHI, TOM GUZMAN, LEROY ICHIDA, ANSON STEWART, MICHELLE WATANABE, GAYLE KAWAHARA, FRANK OMATSU, JACOB GAVIA.
Excused: Carolyn Lee, Steve Nishibayashi.
Opening: Meeting was called to order at 11:50 AM with opening prayer by Mo. Alix.
Introduction: Mo. Alix introduced Jacob Gavia to the Vestry. He works for Youth Advocates, a Houston, Texas company. Jacob recently relocated from Texas and will be starting an after school program at St. Mary’s concentrating on homework help, nutrition, arts, and recreation. They will be using the former YPF room on the second floor.
Minutes Approval: After corrections, the minutes of the 11/20/05 meeting were approved.
Finance:
2003 Audit: Mo. Alix announced that Steve Nishimura finished the audit for year 2003 and handed out copies of his report. The report was reviewed and motion was M/S/A to accept it.
Check Received: Mo. Alix passed out a copy of a $6,000 check from Bishop Bruno in support of Mo. Nicole.
Bank Statements: Mo. Alix passed out bank statements of our Bazaar account and Bldg/Capital account. Both are at California Bank. The bazaar account showed a balance of $57,070.16 as of 10/31/05, and the capital account showed a balance of $8,162.15 as of Nov. 30, 2005. $50,000 will be transferred from the bazaar account to the bldg./capital account.
Reports: Income/Expense reports as of Nov. 30, 2005 of the General Account and Bazaar Account were reviewed. The General Account shows YTD income of $193,518.47 and expenses of $249, 763.56 for a net negative $56,245.09. The Bazaar Account shows income of $30,910.01 and expenses of $14,505.20 for a net of $16,404.81. After review, a motion was M/S/A to approve these reports.
Vestry Nominating Committee: Nominees for the four 2006 Vestry positions are still in work. The Annual Meeting and following Installation Luncheon is scheduled for Jan. 29, 2006. It will be a catered affair in the Parish Hall with John Tokeshi teaching line dancing afterwards.
Budget Review Committee: Lauretta, Michelle, Gwendolyn, Nicole, and Mo. Alix met on Dec. 4th to discuss the 2006 budget and consider some cost cutting measures. They will meet again on Jan. 8th for final decisions requiring Vestry approval at the Jan. 22nd meeting and proposal to the congregation at the Annual Meeting on Jan. 29th.
Vestry Retreat for 2006: Mo. Alix announced that she would like to schedule the Vestry Retreat for earlier in the year than the historical June date, maybe late March or early April. A topic must also be selected.
Centennial Committee: Tom Guzman reported that he has contacted the Japanese American Museum and will set up some dates to review what we would like to duplicate for the celebration. The museum will waive the duplication fee. He is also continuing with the oral interviews of the niseis.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 1:23 PM.
Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Ichida
minutes of vestry meeting – january 22, 2006
Present: Ken Watase, Mo. Alix, Bruce Hoffman, Kaaren Hoffman, Tom Guzman, Carolyn Lee, John Tokeshi, Gayle Kawahara, Michelle Watanabe, Anson Stewart, Lauretta Herndon, LeRoy Ichida, Gwendolyn Davis, Mo. Nicole, Frank Omatsu.
Excused: Steve Nishibayashi
Opening: Meeting was opened at 8:37 AM with opening prayer by Mo. Alix.
Finance: Treasurer Ken Watase passed out the December 31, 2005 totals and went over how year 2005 fared. He then went over a budget for 2006 that will be presented to the congregation at the annual meeting. The budget forecasts another large deficit, so discussion ensued. It was brought to our attention that a resolution was passed at the Special Convention of September, 1996 that parishs’ Mission Share Fund requested percentage is 15% with a minimum of 12%. A motion was made to meet the 12%, but cut back on Carlos’ and Emma’s times to reduce the expected deficit. After discussion, that motion did not pass. A motion was M/S/A to keep Emma and Carlos full time and cut back our Mission Share Fund to 10%. The rest of the budget was approved to be presented to the congregation.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM with closing prayer by Mo. Alix.
Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Ichida
minutes of vestry meeting – january 29, 2006
Present: Dr. Steve Nishibayashi, Dave Iwataki, Alda Cabral, Gwendolyn Davis, Carolyn Lee, Michelle Watanabe, Lauretta Herndon, Tom Guzman, Anson Stewart, John Tokeshi, LeRoy Ichida.
Excused: Gayle Kawahara
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the December 18, 2005 meeting, pending incorporation of corrections, were approved.
Election of Junior Warden: Dr. Steve Nishibayashi was elected Jr. Warden.
Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Ichida
Minutes of Annual Meeting - January 29, 2006
OPENING: MEETING WAS OPENED AT 10:15 AM BY MO. ALIX. PAMPHLETS CONTAINING THE AGENDA AND COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE PASSED OUT.
Committee Reports: Motion was M/S/A to accept the committee reports as documented in the Annual Report (pamphlet that was passed out). Canon Van Horn, chairman of the Endowment Committee, reported that St. Mary’s Endowment Fund in the Diocesan Investment Trust is valued at $638,586.39 and that more than $29,000 is available without diminishing capital.
Finances: Ken Watase, treasurer, went over the financial report and 2006 budget.
Delegates to Diocesan Convention: Gwendolyn Davis, Dr. Steve Nishibayashi, Greg Sata, and Larry Higa were elected delegates to convention. Alda Cabral and Karen Yokoyama were elected alternates.
Appointment of Senior Warden: Mother Alix announced that she has appointed Lauretta Herndon as Senior Warden for 2006. Lauretta graciously accepted the position for another year.
Election to Vestry: A motion was M/S/A to suspend the by-laws to allow Michelle Watanabe to serve another year on a one year term. Michelle, Alda Cabral, and David Iwataki were nominated and unanimously elected to Vestry.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Ichida
minutes of vestry meeting – january 29, 2006
PRESENT: DR. STEVE NISHIBAYASHI, DAVE IWATAKI, ALDA CABRAL, GWENDOLYN DAVIS, CAROLYN LEE, MICHELLE WATANABE, LAURETTA HERNDON, TOM GUZMAN, ANSON STEWART, JOHN TOKESHI, LEROY ICHIDA.
Excused: Gayle Kawahara
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the December 18, 2005 meeting, pending incorporation of corrections, were approved.
Election of Junior Warden: Dr. Steve Nishibayashi was elected Jr. Warden.
Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Ichida
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR SPIRIT CONTRIBUTIONS
THE EDITOR OF THE “SPIRIT”, CAROLYN MORINISHI, WILL SOON BE MOVING TO MISSOURI. SHE WILL CONTINUE HER WORK FROM HER NEW HOME, BEING CONNECTED TO ST. MARY’S VIA EMAIL AND FAX. TO SUBMIT ARTICLES FOR THE SPIRIT, PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO OHANA523@. A FAX NUMBER WILL BE FORTHCOMING (HAVEN’T SET UP PHONE SERVICE YET).
VESTRY SUMMARY – APRIL 17, 2005
Report on Ministry Fair: Lauretta reported on the Ministry Fair held at Campbell Hall in Laurel Canyon on April 2nd. Attending from St. Mary’s were Lauretta, Nicole accompanied by 10 members of the Spanish-speaking ESL-congregation, Gwendolyn and Steve Nishibayashi. Kathryn Nishibayashi was also there as a presenter. Lauretta attended the workshop for Senior Wardens and Gwendolyn and Steve attended others. Lauretta enjoyed the experience very much and thanks St. Mary’s for sending her.
Vestry Retreat: June 10-11. Mo. Alix and Nicole are working on a facilitator, possibly the strategist for United Methodist Church, who is excellent on vision work.
Mo. Alix’s Sabbatical: Mo. Alix went over her sabbatical proposal which she had proviously e-mailed to Vestry members. It covers the dates, purpose, etc. of her sabbatical. She also reported that on Wednesday, April 13th, she and Dr. Steve Nishibayashi (Vestry representative) met with the Rev. Mark Kowalewski at the Cathedral Center regarding her request for Sabbatical in the year 2006. Mark advised that the Diocese will pay one-third of the Sabbatical expense with a cap of $2,500 for a 12 week Sabbatical. However, since only one month of Sabbatical time is being requested, Mark advised that Mo. Alix may want to use only one-third to one-half of that money for this sabbatical and keep the rest in reserve for a future sabbatical.
Endowment Committee Action: Endowment Committee meeting is scheduled for May 1 to decide on the recommendations of the Budget Committee.
Celtic Cross Task Force: Actions pending – Awaiting Bruce’s return
Centennial Celebration Planning Committee: An announcement will be made that anyone who wishes to help on this committee to call the office. A list of names was generated for people who will be asked to be on this committee. Morio Fukuto will also be contacted for names of who helped on the 75th Celebration. A meeting of this committee is planned for June 12th at 8:30 AM. Tom Guzman is working on reducing the printing costs.
Summer Enrichment Program: This summer, St. Mary's will offer a half-day Summer Enrichment and Spirituality Program for neighborhood children from June 20 through July 21. The expenses for this program will be covered by part of a very generous anonymous parishioner gift designated as the “Arigato Heritage Gift”. St. Mary’s will also receive a summer intern funded by the Lilly Foundation who will run the program. Anthony Palacio, who is a current HeadStart teacher at St. Mary’s (and last year's HeadStart supervisor) will also be part of the program. Anthony’s salary will be paid for out of the Arigato Heritage Fund.
Bazaar Meeting: Mother Alix reported that the organizational bazaar meeting went well. Volunteers are needed to make phone calls, mainly to donors to request donations and coordinate pick up schedules. Phone calls are preferably made from the church office to facilitate coordination with the 3” X 5” pick-up cards, but calls from home can be worked out.
FICA coverage for Nicole: For a “normal” worker, half of FICA (formal name for Social Security) “tax” is paid by the employer, and the other half is paid post-tax by the employee. However, the IRS considers clergy to be self-employed, so they must pay 15.3% of their pre-tax salary if they want to be part of the Social Security program. Nicole has pointed out that many parishes in the diocese and around the country provide FICA compensation as part of their salary package. Since St. Mary’s compensation package was the lowest she received, she passed over a higher salary to be at St. Mary’s. In consideration of this, she is requesting that in her second year of ministry (a new contract will begin on Sept. 1, 2005), the “normal” part of an employer’s Social Security cost (half of total) be included in her next contract.
This subject was discussed. However, there are many unknowns (FICA has never previously been part of our compensation package to any clergy). For one, since the IRS considers clergy to be self-employed, St. Mary’s cannot just write them a check as normal employers do. Is a “reimbursement” taxable or non-taxable? If it is taxable, we may as well just raise her base salary because she’ll pay tax on it anyway. But that’ll increase the amount St. Mary’s has to pay the diocese for Nicole’s diocesan retirement. This subject was tabled pending investigation of these issues and inclusion of Dr. Steve who is chair of the Budget Committee.
Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Ichida (Clerk)
ADAMS HARBOR THANK YOUS
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WHO DONATED SACK LUNCHES TO THE ADAMS HARBOR FOOD KITCHEN FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: AIKO & KOJI TOMIKAWA, MARIAN & MIKE KUBOTA, YURI MATSUNAGA, MOTHER ALIX AND MELISSA & CAROLYN MORINISHI.
Just a reminder for those who make sack lunches: Many of the people at Adams Harbor are missing teeth, so avoiding hard foods (like apples) is a good idea.
mother's day CORSAGE/FLOWER SALE
ORDERS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR THE ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY CORSAGE/FLOWER SALE. PROCEEDS WILL BE CREDITED TOWARD THE BAZAAR FLOWER BOOTH. ALL CORSAGES AND FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS WILL FEATURE ORCHIDS FROM THE GARDENS OF GEORGE OSHITA, LARRY HIGA, MARIAN KUBOTA AND OTHER ST. MARY'S FRIENDS.
Single Corsages are $8 and Double Corsages are $10. Flower arrangements vary from simple bud vase arrangements to fancy "ikebana-style" arrangements and prices vary from $15 on up. For pre-orders, please call Leanna or Justin Morinishi at (805) 496-8520, (805) 338-7459 or email your order to: rmori@. The email ordering is preferred. You can honor your mother or other favorite lady with a beautiful floral gift, and help St. Mary's Bazaar at the same time!adams harbor thank yous
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WHO CONTRIBUTED SACK LUNCHES TO THE ADAMS HARBOR SOUP KITCHEN FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL: THE TOMIKAWAS, MARIAN KUBOTA, THE MATSUNAGAS, AND THE OSHITAS.THANK YOU NOTE FROM KEIRO HOMES
Dear Women of St. Mary's:
On behalf of Keiro Senior HealthCare, thank you for your generous donation. Your gift will help Keiro to continue programs and services that meet the needs of seniors in our community.
Since 1961, Keiro, which encompasses Keiro Nursing Home, South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, Keiro Intermediate Care Facility, Keiro Retirement Home, Keiro Adult Day Center of Orange County, and Keiro Community Education, has served over 50,000 seniors and provided peace-of-mind to their families. We are very fortunate that friends like you support Keiro's mission of caring for our seniors in their twilight years.
Wonderful stories of our residents and participants, enveloped in an environment with familiar language, food and values, are occuringoccurring every day here at Keiro. And friends like you who respond with compassion make this all possible.
Once again, thank you for your generous and kind gift.
With appreciation,
Shawn Miyake,
President & Chief Executive Officer
ANNUAL GIVING COMMITTEE FORUM – JULY 17
The “Annual Giving” Committee (also known as the Stewardship Committee) would like to invite EVERYBODY to a Discussion/Forum. We welcome new ideas, comments, and constructive criticism. We would also like to hear personal testimonies on “Why I give to the church”.
The Forum will be held on Sunday, July 17 at 8:30 am. Questions? Contact: Anson Stewart (949) 786-5124 or Gayle Kawahara (310) 516-6184.
THANKS TO ST. MARY'S FROM EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT
St. Mary's recently received the following thank you letter from Episcopal Relief and Development regarding our cash donations to the tsunami relief effort:
"May 5, 2005
Dear Friends in Christ:
Thank you for St. Mary's Episcopal Church's recent gift of $250.00, which we received on Thursday, February 17, 2005. Your gift will be designated for our South Asia Relief Fund.
We apologize for the delay in sending your acknowledgement letter. We have been overwhelmed by the number of generous donations we received from the South Asia disaster. We want to assure you that your donation is already at work in the region.
Thank you for helping families affected by the tsunami.... Your gift makes a long-lasting difference for families suffering in the aftermath of this catastrophe...For each of the lives your contribution has touched, thank you. May God bless you!
[Signed, Sandra Swan, President of ERD; The Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge, III, Chairman, Board of Directors]"
[See the original letter posted on the bulletin board outside the church office]
Upcoming Events ..
Quick! Bury the alleluias! Lent is here! – ash wednesday services: march 1
Ash Wednesday services will be held at St. Mary’s on March 1st at 10:45 am and 7.30 pm. Join us as we mark the beginning of Lent, a reflective season of penitence. The 10:45 am service will be bilingual with imposition of ashes and guitar accompaniment. The 7.30 pm service will be an intimate and spoken candlelight service withthis short meditation and imposition of ashes.
Coalition Against Slavery & Trafficking - march 5
The Coalition Against Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) based here in LA will make two informative adult education presentations in English on Sunday, March 5th at 8.30am and 11am. LastThis past month, CAST gave a presentation in Spanish and Korean that was well received by the ESL Community. The trafficking of human beings for sex slavery and forced labor is an increasing global epidemic. Come learn more about this issue, including statistics that will astound you, the operational premise of human trafficking and ways in which you can help interrupt global trafficking.
easter baskets for sale, starting march 12
Easter baskets created by the Women of St. Mary's will be on sale from Sunday, March 12th for $10.00 each. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Bazaar Gift Booth. Each basket will contain a Beanie Baby plus traditional spring goodies. Purchase yours early for best selection.
bazaar craft/sewing workshops – march 26, april 30
There will be a series of craft/sewing workshops in preparation for the Bazaar. These workshops will be held after the 9:45 AM service on the last Sunday of February, March and April. We welcome all who are willing to lend a helping hand to make articles to sell at the bazaar (sewing and non-sewing projects). And, of course, we have great pot-luck lunches! Please join us on any or all of the following dates: March 26, 2006 and April 30, 2006.
-- Kumi Gerber
bazaar cookie workshop – april 8 & 29
Cookie Workshops are scheduled for April 8 (to make cookie dough) and April 29 (to bake cookies). Both workshops will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Please join us for fun, laughs, and lunch.
We're also looking for cookie supply donations - flour, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, chocolate chips, peanut butter, oatmeal, raisins and nuts. Please drop off your donations by April 2. A sign-up sheet will be out at coffee hour. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATES FOR BAZAAR WORKSHOPS IN APRIL and MAY
Saturday, March 26 11:00 a.m. Craft/sewing workshop
Saturday, April 8 9:00 a.m. Cookie dough making workshop
Saturday, April 29 9:00 a.m. Cookie baking workshop
Sunday, April 30 11:00 a.m. Craft/sewing workshop
Saturday, May 6 9:00 a.m. Manju workshop
Saturday, May 13 9:00 a.m. Corsage/flower arranging
Saturday, May 13 9:00 a.m. Egg fry/bake
TBA Age workshop
In the Community...
Healthy Snack Donations Sought
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION OF A HEALTHY SNACK FOR OUR ESL HOSPITALITY RECEPTIONS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:45 AM. ITEMS SUCH AS NUTS, CRACKERS, DRIED FRUIT, GRANOLA BARS, YOGHURT CUPS, 100% JUICE AND OTHER HEALTHY ITEMS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!
casting call
The Grateful Crane ensemble is casting for understudies for its touring production of “The Camp Dance”. They are looking for Asian singers/actors age 18 and above and other adults to work as crew. Submit photo & resume by March 4, 2006 to: Soji Kashiwagi, Producer, Grateful Crane Ensemble, PO Box 28772 Los Angeles, 90029
parishioners Centennial News . . .
support our “virtual bazaar”!
IMAGINE YOU ARE WALKING ACROSS AN URBAN PARKING LOT, THE STRAINS OF “NANATSU NO KO” FILLING THE AIR, CROWDED WITH FOOD AND GAME BOOTHS AND MANY PEOPLE HAVING A GREAT TIME. YOU GET A WHIFF OF TERIYAKI SMOKE AND YOUR MOUTH BEGINS TO WATER. YOU REACH INTO YOUR POCKET, ONLY TO FIND THAT YOUR ONCE-FAT WAD OF SCRIP HAS DWINDLED DOWN TO A FEW SHEETS. YOU CAN’T DENY YOURSELF ANOTHER TASTE OF THAT FAMOUS TERIYAKI, SO YOU HEAD OVER TO THE BOOTH NEAR THE GLASS DOORS, WHERE SOME FRIENDLY FACES ARE WILLING TO SELL YOU MORE SCRIP. YOU REACH FOR YOUR CHECKBOOK . . .
Wait, this is 2007!! We aren’t having a “real” bazaar this year so we can focus our energies on the upcoming Centennial Celebration! However, you can still reach for your checkbook and support the Building and Grounds Fund with a check to St. Mary’s (on the memo line write “Building and Capital Fund”). You might not get a taste of that famous teriyaki this year, but you’ll still support a great cause (and it’s certainly less calories this way!) -- Carolyn Morinishi
mother’s day corsage sale
WE WILL BE SELLING CORSAGES AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 13, FEATURING THE BEAUTIFUL ORCHIDS OF GEORGE OSHITA AND OTHER ST. MARY’S MEMBERS. THERE WILL BE A WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY, MAY 12 TO MAKE THESE ITEMS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO OFFSET OUR CENTENNIAL LUNCHEON EXPENSES. TO PLACE AN ORDER, PLEASE CONTACT FAITH ICHIDA, LFICHIDA@, 818.882-2590 HOME, 818-678-3411 WORK. -- FAITH ICHIDA
silent auction for the october 20 CENTENNIAL luncheon
WE WILL BE HAVING A SILENT AUCTION AT THE OCTOBER 20 CENTENNIAL LUNCHEON AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. SILENT AUCTIONS IN THE PAST HAVE INCLUDED HANDMADE QUILTS, COLLECTIBLES SUCH AS AUTOGRAPHED BASKETBALLS AND BEANIE BABIES, TELEVISIONS AND TICKETS, CHINA AND CRYSTAL, JEWELRY AND GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND, YES, A GIANT CANDY BAR. SOME OF OUR MOST ACTIVELY PURSUED ITEMS HAVE BEEN QUITE UNUSUAL -- BE CREATIVE!
If you are interested in contributing items to the Silent Auction, please contact Fifi Newcomb at 213-215-3883 or Gayle Kawahara at 213-384-1956. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will go to St. Mary's Building and Grounds fund. -- Fifi Newcomb
Parish News . . .
larry wong american heritage foundation raffle
WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE LARRY WONG AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION. LAST YEAR, ST. MARY’S RECEIVED OVER $900 FROM THE FOUNDATION. PLEASE BUY AND HELP SELL THE TICKETS. LAST YEAR’S GRAND PRIZE WAS A 2006 MUSTANG. THIS YEAR, BESIDES THE 2007 V6 FORD MUSTANG, THE PRIZES WILL BE: 2ND PLACE - $1000, 3RD PLACE - TV, AND 4TH PLACE - VCR. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS A GOOD FUNDRAISER FOR ST. MARY’S. PLEASE CALL LARRY HIGA AT (626) 307-1833 FOR MORE INFORMATION. – LARRY HIGA
FESTIVE AND DELICIOUS EASTER BREAKFAST ENJOYED BY MANY!
ON EASTER SUNDAY, ST. MARY'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, WITH HELP FROM VESTRY MEMBERS AND OTHER ADULTS, PREPARED A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST FOR OUR ENJOYMENT IN THE PARISH HALL. SCRAMBLED EGGS, FRIED RICE, CHILI WITH RICE, PASTRIES, JUICE... IT WAS ALL YUMMY! MANY THANKS TO ALDA & TROY CABRAL WHO DID THE GROCERY SHOPPING; AND TO THE FOLLOWING FOLKS WHO HELPED PREPARE AND/OR SERVE THE BREAKFAST: ALDA, TROY & TRAVIS CABRAL, TANISHIA DIXON, KEISHA, MONISHA, TOM GUZMAN, LARRY HIGA, GAYLE KAWAHARA, RYAN KUROIWA, SHALENE & SHARON MIGUEL, TORY MCKINSTRY, CHAMPAGE MURILLO; GLENN, GARRETT AND KENDALL NISHIBAYASHI, CRAIG STEWART, JOHN TOKESHI. ALSO, THANKS TO PAULA NISHIBAYASHI FOR ATTENDING THE EASTER BASKET AND FIG JAM SALE TABLE.
Thanks to the Women of St. Mary's for coordinating the Easter basket workshops and sales; to Hiro Hishiki and Cindy Abrams for preparing and donating the fig jam. Dave Iwataki (on keyboards) played fabulous jazz music during the breakfast, joined by musicians Don Littleton, Larry Steen and Dino Durand. Thanks to Dave for bringing this talented group together for our enjoyment. Faithfully, Alix+
palm sunday & easter kudos
THANK YOU JIMMY ITO OF GARDEN ARTS WHO ARRIVED AT THE CRACK OF DAWN WITH MANY VARIETIES OF PALMS AND THREE BEAUTIFUL WOVEN PALM FROND SPRAYS. FOR PALM SUNDAY, THE BEGIN-NING OF HOLY WEEK, THE FOLLOWING ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS GATHERED TO VEIL ALL THE CROSSES AND RELIGIOUS ARTIFACTS IN RED CHIFFON AND TO DECORATE THE CHURCH WITH PALMS: YO GUZMAN, MARIAN KUBOTA, ASAE & GEORGE OSHITA, FUSA SUGAWARA, KAZUMI SUZUKI, FUKIKO TAUCHI, MAXINE YAMAMOTO AND IRENE YONESHIGE. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CARLOS RAMIREZ FOR CLIMBING THE VERY TALL LADDER TO PLACE A RED SHROUD ON THE WOODEN CROSS. THANKS TO YOUR HARD WORK AND ARTISTICALLY PLACED PALMS, ST. MARY’S CELEBRATED JESUS’ TRIUMPHANT ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM.
After the events of Jesus’ suffering and death came the glory of Easter. Thanks to Norman Naito of Tropical Gardens for the potted lilies and the decorative pot covers. Thank you, Marian Kubota, Esther & Carolyn Lee, and Isao Sakurai for the calla lillies, and Fusa Sugawara for the yellow irises.
A big thank you to the following people for Easter basket donations: Faith Ichida, Kim & Marian Kubota, Ida Kunitsugu, Toshi Kurihara, Laura Ridnor, Mary Sata, Kazumi Suzuki, Irene Yoneshige and Margaret Yuki. Many kudos to the faithful Easter bunnies, who not only decorated the church, but cleaned and put together the candles for the Easter vigil, assembled the Easter baskets and made corsages from George Oshita’s gorgeous orchids: Faith Ichida, Marian Kubota, Margie Leong, Fumi Miyatake, Asae & George Oshita, Fusa Sugawara, Kazumi Suzuki, Fukiko Tauchi, June Toda, Maxine Yamamoto and Irene Yoneshige. Again, thanks a million to each of you! – Margaret Yuki
WELCOME TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED!
On April 29 St. Mary's celebrated the baptisms of teneight children, all from households that have been long-term members. We welcome the following new members of the Church:
From the Adachi extended family: Christian and Kendall Gerber, children of Darin and Lynne Gerber, and grandchildren of Kumi Gerber; Haley Suzuki, daughter of Erik and Judy Suzuki and , granddaughter of Kazumi and Ro Suzuki; Kyle Suzuki, son of Sean and Wendy Suzuki and, grandson of Kazumi and Ro Suzuki; Brennan, Sidney and Ryan Bowe, children of Roy and Kristin Bowe and , grandchildren of Anne and Fred Morisaki.
Also, from the Cabral extended family, we baptized Jeremiah and Ervin, Jr.Caleb Theus, son of Ervin Theus and _________, and grandson of Sharon Miguel; and Collin Blease, son of Debbie and Collin Blease. . Best wishes to all of these children, and their families, with peace and blessings. Faithfully, Alix+
about our members . . .
INTO ETERNAL LIFE
EDNA YASUKO OKUI, 75, PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 2. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND MICHIO; SONS, MARK JIRO AND GLEN T. OKUI; SISTER, KINUE (HORST) KLEINSCHMIDT; BROTHERS-IN-LAW, TOSH (JOYCE), MAS (AKI), YUKIO, KUNIO (PATTI) AND TADAO (LOIS) OKUI; AND MANY NIECES, NEPHEWS AND OTHER RELATIVES. EDNA AND MICHIO WERE MARRIED AT ST. MARY'S 41 YEARS AGO. A MEMORIAL SERVICE CELEBRATING EDNA'S LIFE WAS HELD AT ST. MARY'S ON APRIL 14, MOTHER ALIX OFFICIATING. THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED THAT IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS BE MADE TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
TOSHIO “IGGY” YOSHIMURA, 88, PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 7 FOLLOWING A BRIEF ILLNESS. HE IS SURVIVED BY WIFE MIDORI, DAUGHTER ANN KUMATA; GRANDDAUGHTER KRISSY (BENSON) WONG; SISTER, TOMI SHIMAMOTO; BROTHER-IN-LAW TARO "BUDDY" (FUMI) KASAI; AND MANY NIECES, NEPHEWS AND OTHER RELATIVES. A FUNERAL SERVICE FOR IGGY WAS HELD ON APRIL 14, WITH MOTHER ALIX AS OFFICIANT AND FR. VAN HORN, HOMILIST. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO ST. MARY'S ENDOWMENT FUND.
“MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AND MAY LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM . . .”
HILLSIDES COMMUNITY ANGEL AWARD
STEVEN NISHIBAYASHI WAS HONORED WITH THE HILLSIDES COMMUNITY ANGEL AWARD AT A CELEBRATORY GATHERING AT HILLSIDES ON APRIL 12. STEVE RECEIVED THIS AWARD FOR HIS MANY VOLUNTEER HOURS IN THE HILLSIDES COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF LOS ANGELES. HE WAS DESCRIBED BY JOHN HITCHCOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HILLSIDES AS “A BLESSING TO HILLSIDES AND THE WORLD OF CHILDREN.” CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE!
TRACK & FIELD NEWS
NAOMI GUZMAN, AGE 9, GRANDDAUGHTER OF TOM AND YO GUZMAN AND DAUGHTER OF GLENN AND BOBBI GUZMAN PLACED SECOND IN HER LONG JUMP DIVISION (8' 9") AT THE LAKEWOOD ALL CITY TRACK AND FIELD MEET. SHE MOVES ON TO THE SOUTHEAST REGIONALS IN MAY. CONGRATULATIONS, NAOMI!
STATE CHAMPION
MELISSA MORINISHI, GRANDDAUGHTER OF MARIAN KUBOTA, COMPETED AT THE MISSOURI STATE WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS ON MARCH 30. AT USAG WOMEN’S LEVEL 5 (AGE 11) SHE TOOK 1ST PLACE IN THE ALL-AROUND (36.65), 2ND ON VAULT (9.25) AND 2ND ON FLOOR (9.15).
JUSTIN MORINISHI, GRANDSON OF MARIAN KUBOTA, COMPETED AT THE MISSOURI STATE MEN’S GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS ON MARCH 24. AT USAG MEN’S LEVEL 10, HE PLACED 2ND ON POMMEL (8.35) AND HIGH BAR (7.8) AND 3RD IN ALL-AROUND (47.1). CONGRATULATIONS, GYMNASTS!
J-TOWN BRONZEVILLE SUITE – MAY 11, 2007, 7:30 P.M.
A YEAR AFTER ITS PREMIER AT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF DEMOCRACY, THE "J-TOWN/BRONZEVILLE SUITE" BY DAVE IWATAKI WILL BE PERFORMED AGAIN, AT THE HAROLD M. WILLIAMS THEATER AT THE GETTY CENTER ON MAY 11 AT 7:30 PM. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. TICKETS WILL BE RELEASED ON APRIL 19, THE FIRST DAY YOU CAN CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. EACH PERSON CAN RESERVE UP TO 4 TICKETS. RESERVATIONS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY GOING TO WWW.GETTY.EDU OR CALL 310-440-7300.
The suite musically represents Little Tokyo in the time period before, during and after WWll, and includes original music written for koto, shakuhachi, and jazz quartet. The performance will start at 7:30 pm, but your reservation allows you to visit the entire Museum and beautiful grounds, so arrive early to enjoy all the beautiful Getty Center has to offer. There are 2 cafes and one will remain open until 8 pm. So make it a full Friday evening out, and get a glimpse of a little known piece of Los Angeles' colorful history!
GROUPS WHO USE ROOMS AT ST. MARY’S ARE ENCOURAGED TO TIDY UP THEIR BELONGINGS (SUCH AS THE DOROTHEA GUILD SEWING ROOM, CLOSETS BESIDE STAGE, ETC.) GOLF ANYONE???
The St. Mary's Men's Club Annual George Omatsu Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 7 at Montebello Country Club. Golfers of all ages, men and women, and all skill levels are invited to participate. The registration fee is $125.00 (includes cart, prizes and dinner at Paul's Kitchen afterward). The first tee time is 10:00 am. Please see the enclosed registration form for details. For additional information, please contact Stanley Nakamura at (818) 340-8465, Carl Kubota at (310) 560-7935, or Glenn Kubota at (213) 892-5752.
BOUTIQUE WORKSHOP DATES
Please save these dates for the Women of St. Mary’sour Christmas Boutique workshops (after the 9:45 a.m. service): July 31, August 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27. Our workshops are always filled with fun and fellowship!
summer enrichment program – june 20 – july 21
St. Mary's will be hosting a Summer Enrichment program for the children in St. Mary's neighborhood which will run from June 20-July 21. The tentative schedule is:
Session One – June 20-23, June 23-27, an 8-day session for middle school children
Session Two – July 5-8, a 4-day session for pre-school aged children, 3 ½ - 5
Session Three – July 11-14, July 18-21, an 8-day session for elementary-aged children
The staffing for the program will be provided by summer intern Lucy Grunkemeyer (see article below), current headstart teacher Anthony Palacio, and volunteers from St. Mary's. The curriculum for this program is being planned by a committee of St. Mary's members and will include: nutrition, health, exercise, music, gardening, animal care, and various field trips.
If you would like to volunteer for this program, there are many opportunities as part of the staff, field-trip chaperones, and drivers. Please call the office to volunteer.
st. mary's SUMMER INTERN
FOR FIVE WEEKS IN JUNE AND JULY, ST. MARY'S WILL HAVE A SUMMER INTERN NAMED LUCY GRUNKEMEYER FROM TENNESSEE HELPING PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN. HER INTERNSHIP WILL BE FUNDED BY THE LILLY SUMMER DISCERNMENT INSTITUTE AND WILL RUN FROM JUNE 11 – JULY 23.
For her first 2-3 weeks in Los Angeles, Lucy will live at the Rectory. For the rest of her stay, we are looking for parishioners who would have her for a week's stay or more. Please let the office know if you can help in this way. Thank you!
PILGRIMAGE TO JAPAN - OCTOBER 17-27
THE NIKKEI INTERFAITH GROUP IS PLANNING A PILGRIMAGE TO JAPAN ON OCTOBER 17-27 TO SEE SOME CULTURAL POINTS OF INTEREST, TRAVEL TO HIROSHIMA PEACE PARK AND LEARN MORE ABOUT JAPANESE RELIGIONS (SHINTO, BUDDHISM, AND TENRIKYO IN PARTICULAR). PARTICIPATING IN THIS TRIP WILL BE MOTHER ALIX, JOE, NICOLE, JOE'S FATHER AND STEP-MOTHER, AND SEVERAL PEOPLE FROM THE NIKKEI INTERFAITH GROUP. THE FIRST SIX OR SEVEN NIGHTS WILL BE SPENT IN HOTELS, THE REMAINDER AT BUDDHIST AND TENRIKYO CENTERS NEAR KYOTO OR NARA. THERE ARE STILL SEVERAL SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE.
In the Community Involvement...
About our members . . .
new arrivals
AIDAN ROGER WITTERS, son of Christine (Lee) and John of Everett Washington, was born on Friday February 10 at 5:00 a.m. He weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. The new family is doing well, and Esther Lee is now a grandmother of four! The Lee and Heithe families are looking forward to meeting the new nephew and cousin this summer. Congratulations!
CHARLIE AND ALEX CUMMIN, sons of Pete and Joanna Cummins were born Friday, February 17th. Our prayers are with the family as the twins receive care in the NICU of Good Samaratan Hospital. Congratulations!
gymnastics update
LEANNA MORINISHI, 15, granddaughter of Marian Kubota, competed in the Gateway Challenge Gymnastics meet in Collinsville, IL. She qualified for Level 9 “event finals” (the top six scores in the entire meet) on 3 of the 4 events and took first place in Vault (9.275) and Balance Beam (9.225).
JUSTIN MORINISHI, 13, competed at the St. Louis Traveling Cup as a Men’s Level 9, and won first place on Floor (8.6), Vault (8.35) and All-Around (48.5).
MELISSA MORINISHI, 10, also competed at the Gateway Challenge (Level 5). She got a 4th on Floor (9.325), and 5th on Vault (8.55), Bars (8.875), Beam (9.025) and All-Around (35.775). Congratulations, gymnasts!
orchid show winner!
GEORGE OSHITA WON 3 SECOND PLACE RIBBONS AT THE 19TH ANNUAL GARDENA CYMBIDIUM CLUB ORCHID SHOW HELD AT THE KEN NAKAOKA COMMUNITY CENTER IN GARDENA ON FEBRUARY 18-19, 2006. HIS PRIZE WINNING PLANTS INCLUDED A BEAUTIFUL PINK/PURPLE, BRIGHT GREEN/YELLOW CASCADE, AND BROWN/GOLD MINI. GEORGE ALSO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING THE SECURITY DURING THE SHOW AND CALLED ON FELLOW ST. MARY'S MEMBERS: ASAE OSHITA, MAXINE AND CLARENCE YAMAMOTO, STANLEY NAKAMURA AND KOJI TOMIKAWA. SEVERAL OTHER MEMBERS OF ST. MARY'S ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL ARRAY OF ORCHIDS ON EXHIBIT AND FOR SALE. CONGRATULATIONS, GEORGE!
into eternal life
JAINE O. HAGIWARA, 84 year old Los Angeles-born Nisei passed away on January 28, 2006 at home following declining health; her three children were with her, as well as other family and friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 11 at St. Mary's, with Mother Alix officiating, Fr. Richard Van Horn and Deacon Jim Shiode assisting. Guest preacher was The Rev. Paul Hiyama of Michigan, husband of Jaine's sister-in-law, Grace. A committal service was held at Inglewood Cemetery later that day, following a reception at the church. Jaine's husband, Mike, passed away when their youngest child was an infant. She is survived by her children Maureen (Mark) Keckeisen; Patti (Gordon) Akers; and Michael; grandchildren Kailey and Julianne Akers and Tyler and Marisa Keckeisen; brother, Min (Kimi) Oi and Mako Oi of San Mateo; brother-in-law Pat (Misako) Hagiwara of Seattle; sister-in-law Grace (Paul) Hiyama of Michigan; and many other relatives.
FRANK HAYASHI, 81, Los Angeles born Nisei, passed away on February 5 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Frank was a resident of Los Angeles at the time of his death. He is survived by his daughters Dale, Joey (Matt Woods) and Debbie Hayashi; granddaughters Sandra Higashi, Madison Woods and Kaeo Hayashi; sister, Sachiko (Frank) Kato; sisters-in-law, Tomoye Hayashi and Kyoko Hayashi of Japan, and other extended family members. A funeral service for Frank was held on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Union Church of Los Angeles, with the Rev. Dave Unoura officiating.
PAUL OMATSU passed away on February 9. His funeral service was held Saturday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Van Nuys. The Rev. Alexandra Conrads, vicar of St. Martha's Church in West Covina, was the celebrant. He is survived by his brothers Frank (Vi) and Hoover (Nelle Ann) Omatsu; sister Grace (Rex) Ogawa; and sister-in-law Amy Omatsu; and other relatives..
“May they rest in Peace and may
Light Perpetual shine upon them . . .”
Thank You . . .
miscellaneous
NEW STILLPOINT CLASS TO EXPLORE 'SECOND HALF OF LIFE'
Entering the second half of life is often spiritually uncharted waters. It can also be an extraordinary time of exploration and growth. Join spiritual director Karen Basquez and StillPoint for "I Will Become a Story: The Second Half of Life," a new class that examines how we spiritually tell and re-imagine the narrative of our life's journey. Learn a process to make sense of these changes and what your life is becoming. The class will meet in four sessions, one Saturday a month beginning on February 11, at All Saints Church, 134 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, 12:30-3:30 pm. Tuition is $150, payable to StillPoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality. Karen Basquez is adjunct faculty at StillPoint and a facilitator in the Centerpoint Program. For more information and to enroll, contact Karen Basquez at 909.949.7226 or
Still Point: The Center for Christian spirituality is an ecumenical, non-profit organization founded in 1984, that provides spiritual resources for individuals and organizations, including spiritual exploration and development, and training for spiritual direction.
DIOCESE TO SPONSOR TWO VISITS TO BELIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Young people of the diocese ages 16 and up are invited to participate in two visits to the Anglican Diocese of Belize during the summer of 2006. Dates for the journeys will be June 26-July 5 and July 31-August 9. Belize is one of three diocese with which the Diocese of Los Angeles has a formal companion diocese relationship. A group of youths from the Diocese of El Salvador, another of Los Angeles' companion dioceses, will also be visiting Belize during that time. The young people will be housed at the diocesan guesthouse in Belize City. Three adults will accompany each group as they learn about the culture of Belize and interact with young people from that diocese. The tour will also include three days of sightseeing in Belize. Cost for each trip is $1,300.00 per person (U.S. funds). For information, contact the Rev. Julie Bryant at St. Matthew's, Pacific Palisades, 310.573.7787, ext. 129, or by email at jdbryant@ or contact Marsha Vargas at 310.836.7459 or quizene@
ministry fair date set – march 25
THE DATE FOR THE DIOCESAN MINISTRY FAIR HAS BEEN SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 25 AT CAMPBELL HALL, 4533 LAUREL CANYON BLVD.NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA. 91607. TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE.
Announcement Of Retirement from frank chuman
"I AM RETIRING FROM MY LEGAL PRACTICE AFTER SIXTY YEARS AS AN ATTORNEY AND MOVING WITH MY WIFE, DONNA, TO BANGKOK, THAILAND.
Throughout these years, I have enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of my many friends and colleagues. For the several organizations, in which I have been privileged to be a member, I leave with deep appreciation for what they have contributed to the progress and programs of their community.
I look forward to returning to the United States for occasional visits after my retirement. I wish for you and your family, good health and good fortune.
Sincerely,
Frank F. Chuman, Phone: (805) 496-7618
400 South Skyline Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91361-4912
EDUCATON FOR MINISTRY PROGRAM CONTINUES IN HUNTINGTON BEACH: FALL VACANCIES FOR YEAR ONE STUDENTS ANNOUNCED
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four year adult education program sponsored by the School of Extension at the University of the South in Sewanee. The diocese's current EfM class, at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach, started in September 2005, includes eight Year Two, Year Three and Year Four students. The classes study the historical context, the impact and the significance to our own theological perspective of the Old and New Testament scriptures, the church development and the contributions of theological trends and thinkers, "expanding the limits of our own thinking, developing maturity in our personal beliefs and familiarity with other Christian traditions. Our EfM group shares the best qualities of the small group experience. We support each other spiritually and personally. We challenge each other and grow in our Christian love."
The EfM group, meeting at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, will have vacancies for Year One students beginning in September 2006. The group will meet on Wednesday nights for the 2006-2007 school year. Anyone interested in EfM training may contact Karin Easter Gurwell at 714.372.2266 for enrollment, tuition and scholarship information.
HILLSIDES HOSTS STATIONS OF THE CROSS – sUNDAY, mARCH 5:
Join Bishop Suffragan Chester L. Talton and the diocesan community in walking the Stations of the Cross, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hillsides, 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105.
To register See details on front.
'CENTERPOINT' TO OFFER CLASSES FOR SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION AND DISCERNMENT
Do you seek a richer and deeper spiritual life? Do you sense there is much more to your spiritual journey with God? Centerpoint I is a ten-month ecumenical program designed to introduce participants to the history and practices of spiritual direction, Christian spirituality, and personal spiritual discernment.
Centerpoint I meets in small groups in which participants explore and expand their spiritual lives, learning to become more attentive to the experience of God. They learn about the rich potential of spiritual direction in the life of Christian men and women, and develop some of the skills helpful in strengthening their spiritual lives and the experience of community as they share the journey with others. This includes a process by which participants may discern a call to be a spiritual director.
New Centerpoint I classes begin in September 2005, and meet once a month. Classes are planned for Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles (including at St. Alban's Church, Westwood), and Pasadena. Deadline for applications is July 1: classes fill quickly. For more information, contact Dixie Young at 805.684.5284.
"HELPING SENIORS DOWNSIZE" IS TOPIC AT MEETING OF CHILDREN OF OLDER PARENTS (COOP) AT ST. ALBAN'S, WESTWOOD
Mona Staso, a professional organizer who specializes in helping seniors downsize their household possessions, will speak at the next meeting of COOP, the St. Alban's discussion group focusing on those caring for or concerned about the welfare of elderly parents. The meeting is at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 15, in the Upper Lounge at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles
Through her company, TLC Transitions & Organizing, Staso helps people of all ages get organized and decluttered. She focuses on helping seniors move from lifelong homes into assisted living or into retirement communities. She addresses emotional issues and seeks to establish a positive perspective. For further information, contact Vicki Torres at votorres@ or call the office at St. Alban's, 310.208.6516 or visit
An Invitation….for donations of time, talent and food for the journey
A group of our ESL students gathers every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am to say Noon-Day Prayer, celebration Eucharist, sing hymns or participate in a Bible Study. If you find yourself near St. Mary's on those days, you are invited to join in our activities and worship.
We also invite you to be our guest in the Childcare Room. We encourage parishioners (or teams of parishioners) to come read to our ESL children or prepare a short project for the children as a way of building relationships between the various parts of the St Mary's community.
We are currently in need of food and snack items for our semi-weekly ESL Hospitality Receptions. Donations of the following items are greatly appreciated:
-nuts or dried fruit
-fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges)
-popcorn, asian rice crackers, or Nature Valley granola bars
-juice boxes (100% juice) or gallon jugs of 100% juice
-paper cups
Healthy Share Food Co-op Program
If you would like to place an order with the Healthy Share food co-op program, please call or email Rev. Nicole Janelle.
THANKS TO ST. MARY'S FROM THE "GET ON THE BUS" PROJECT
On Friday, May 6 Fusa Sugawara and Carolyn Lee joined Mother Alix at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese offices to support the interfaith "Get on the Bus" project that we highlighted in the April and May Spirits. This project takes children whose mothers are incarcerated to visit their mothers on the Friday before Mother's Day each year. Our three members helped give the children breakfast, get their registration papers in order, and helped look for a child and adult sponsor that had gotten lost on Wilshire Blvd. and almost missed the trip entirely! In addition to the hands-on support, St. Mary's members and friends contributed $225.00 toward the effort; our Young Adults provided $75 of the money they made at the Easter breakfast. Here is a thank you message from the project coordinators, Sister Suzanne Jabro and Sister Suzanne Steffen:
"All of us working on the 'Get on the Bus' project, a Mother's Day Event, thank you for your gift. Your generosity helped us bring children to Chowchilla to visit their mothers [in prison]. Let us continue to share our gifts and talents so that peace and reconciliation will take root in each of our lives, our community, and the world... You are truly a 'great neighbor.' Thank you for uniting children with their moms this Mother's Day [weekend]."
Bazaar News . . . [pic]
SUCCESSFUL EGG WORKSHOP HELD:
Another successful workshop was held Saturday, May 7th for our coming Bazaar Carnival. Thanks to all the women and men who helped fry and slice many dozen eggs to be used as garnish for the chow mein plates and for also contributing to the delicious pot-luck lunch: Kazumi Suzuki, Betty Yoshimura, Lauretta Herndon, Maxine Yamamoto, Irene Yoneshige, Kazie Higa, Kaaren Hoffman, Fusa Sugawara, George and Asae Oshita, Fukiko Tauchi, Mother Alex, and Kumi Gerber. Special thanks to Koji Tomikawa for hooking up the burners.
-- Kumi Gerber
mother's day corsage/flower sale
DESPITE WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS, EARLIER-THAN-NORMAL BLOOMS, AND A POTENTIAL ORCHID SHORTAGE, THE MOTHER'S DAY CORSAGE/FLOWER SALE WAS STILL A GREAT SUCCESS! WHEN THE USUAL FLOWER DONORS REPORTED FEW AVAILABLE ORCHIDS AT THEIR HOME GARDENS, THE DESPERATE CALL WENT OUT AND GEORGE OSHITA, LARRY HIGA AND STAN NAKAMURA ASKED ALL THEIR ORCHID-GROWING FRIENDS FOR DONATIONS. SO, DESPITE THE POTENTIAL SHORTAGE, THERE WERE ENOUGH FLOWERS FOR ALL!
Thanks to the people who helped at the corsage workshop: Faith Ichida, Melinda Sata, Grandma Tsuruko Higa, Bobbie Higa, Marian Kubota, Leanna and Melissa Morinishi.
Youth Choir News . . .
FAREWELL AND BEST WISHES TO REBECCA STRAAYER, YOUTH CHOIR DIRECTOR!
On Saturday, June 4, the Youth Choir gathered for an end of the year party at the home of Glenn and Kathy Nishibayashi in Cerritos. At that gathering we had a farewell celebration for Rebecca Straayer, who has been the Youth Choir Director since September 2004, and is concluding her term of service with St. Mary's. Rebecca will have a position in the Fall with the Pasadena ________________________, working with students in the Young Musicians Program. The parish bid farewell to Rebecca on June 12 at the 9:45 service. Godspeed, Rebecca -- we will miss you!
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youth choir pool party
On Saturday, June 4, at 11:30 a.m. the St. Mary's Youth Choir will be having its annual pool party at the home of Glenn and Kathy Nishibayashi. More details will be given at upcoming Youth Choir rehearsals, which are held every Sunday after the 9:45 a.m. service.
Upcoming Events . . .
Bazaar is Coming -- Mark Your Calendars!
ST. MARY'S BAZAAR WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 15, FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL OF US TO HELP WITH THE BAZAAR, BECAUSE THE FUNDS RAISED ARE USED TO MAKE IMPORTANT REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO ST. MARY'S BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS THAT WE ALL USE AND ENJOY.
We particularly need the help of our teenagers and college age members to help on Bazaar Moving Night, which will be on Friday, May 7, beginning with dinner at 5:30 pm., and the following day, Saturday, May 8 in the morning, to complete the construction of booths. Also, at the Bazaar on May 15 and clean-up morning, May 16.
bazaar craft workshops
THERE WILL BE CRAFT WORKSHOPS IN PREPARATION FOR BAZAAR. THESE WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS, MARCH 28 AND APRIL 25 AFTER THE 9:45 A.M. SERVICE AND THERE WILL BE A DELICIOUS POTLUCK LUNCH AT EACH WORKSHOP. JUST BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH AND COME SHARE IN THE FELLOWSHIP.
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silver award presentation
ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 29, LEANNA MORINISHI, AGE 13, WAS PRESENTED THE GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN CADETTE GIRL SCOUTING. THE PRESENTATION WAS HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE ROCKWELL SCIENCE CENTER IN THOUSAND OAKS, AND THE PRESENTER WAS CYNDER SINCLAIR, THE CEO OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF TRES CONDADOS.
The Silver Award combines leadership and community service. The scouts must perform 25 hours of service in a leadership role, earn 3 interest project patches (seven requirements each), six career activities, complete a 5-step personal and community service "challenge", and finally, plan and carry out a service project totalling at least 30 hours of work. Congratulations, Leanna, on your achievement!!
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Youth Group News . . .Youth & Young Adult ministries...
20s/30s Spiritual Formation Group
The 20s/30s Spiritual Formation Group will meet on Tuesday, June 28th at 6pm at St. Mary's to view and discuss Part I of the acclaimed film "Gandhi". All are invited to attend. For more information speak to Nicole (revjanelle@).
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group will meet Saturday, June 4 to hike a rugged trail. On Wednesday, June 8th, we will continue planning the Young Adult Sunday Eucharist which will be held on June 12th. For more information speak to Nicole.
Request for DVD Player
We are currently in need of a new or used DVD Player (non-high definition) that various groups of the church including the Young Adult, 20s/30s and Adult Education Groups, could use for educational forums.
miscellaneous . . .
japanese dance recital – june 25
On Saturday, June 25, at 2:30 p.m. the Ventura County branch of the Azuma Kotobuki Kai will present their annual student recital at the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center, 2323 Moorpark Rd. in Thousand Oaks, and will feature 36 members of the Kotobuki Kai, both children and adults. This program is also the last one before instructor Kikusue Azuma (Carolyn Morinishi) moves to Missouri.
For tickets, please call 805.496.8520, 805.338.7459, or email: ohana523@ (preferred).
about our members . . .
MOTHER KATE'S EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE:
Please note that Kate Cullinane no longer uses her AOL email account. Instead, please use the following address: katecullinane@
NEW HOME ADDRESS FOR THE MORINISHI’S
Here is the new home address for the Morinishi family: 1531 Horseshoe Ridge Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005.
ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GRADUATES HONORED
On Sunday, June 12 during the 9:45 service, we paid tribute to the following members of St. Mary's who graduated from high school recently:
HILARY MEILANI HISAKO PORTER (daughter of May), who graduated from Louisville High School in Woodland Hills on June 4, with plans to attend ________________________ in the Fall.
MARK NISHIBAYASHI, (son of Mary Dee Hacker and Steve Nishibayashi), who graduated from Campbell Hall High School in Studio City on June 6, with plans to attend ______________________ in Walla Walla, Washington in the Fall.
ERIC SMILING (son of Shalene Miguel), graduated from Los Angeles High School in L.A. on June __, with plans to attend either Santa Monica College or California State University in Northridge in the Fall.
SADE THOMPSON (friend of the Cabral family, and Youth Group member), who graduated from _______________________ in Los Angeles on June __, with plans to attend ______________________________________.
SHYNELLE WILLIAMS (friend of the Cabral family, and Youth Group member), who graduated from ______________________ in Los Angeles on June __, with plans to _____________________.
Also, we congratulated KATHRYN HONOR NISHIBAYASHI (daughter of Mary Dee Hacker and Steve Nishibayashi), who graduated from Occidental College in May. Kathryn will be an intern in the Episcopal Church's Urban Intern program in the Diocese of _________________ starting in September, with a work site in Boston.
Note to Mother Alix: you also included Lauren Watase, I think.
Congratulations to each and every one of you, for your hard work!
GRADUATES
RYAN KUROIWA graduated 8th grade on June 11, 2005 from Faith Lutheran School in Whittier as Salutatorian. He was a recipient of the James R. Mattson Outstanding Graduate Award (minimum criteria: GPA of 3.6, participate in 2 varsity sports teams, 75% church attendance, participate in Faith Alive! (the church choir), provide consistent service to his home congregation and faculty endorsement.)new address for margaret atkinson
MARGARET ATKINSON WILL BE MOVING TO OREGON. A PARTY WAS HELD IN HER HONOR AFTER THE SERVICE ON MAY 1. HER NEW ADDRESS WILL BE:
Margaret Atkinson
Pelican Pointe Room 108
615 Washburn Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
graduates
MARK NISHIBAYASHI, SON OF STEVE NISHIBAYASHI AND MARY DEE HACKER AND GRANDSON OF FRANCES NISHIBAYASHI, WILL GRADUATE IN JUNE 2005 FROM CAMPBELL HALL. CONGRATULATIONS, MARK!!
DARYN RYO WAKASA, son of Alvin and Marsha Wakasa and grandson of Ruri Miura, graduated on May 7, 2005 from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Studio Art (Cum Laude).VOLUNTEER AWARD
HILARY HISAKO PORTER, senior at Louisville High School, was recently honored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic Schools at a ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for her outstanding volunteer efforts with 1,100 hours during her four years at Louisville. Hilary volunteered at her Church, the Motion Picture Hospital, and the Japanese American National Museum. Congratulations, Hilary!
TRACK AWARD
NAOMI GUZMAN, age 7, daughter of Glenn and Bobbi Guzman and granddaughter of Tom and Yo Guzman, placed 3rd in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Foundation (Regional) in the long jump on April 30, at Lakewood High School. She placed 7th on May 28 in the SCMAF long jump finals, which was held at Garr High School in Cerritos.
jr. olympic national gymnastics championships
JUSTIN MORINISHI COMPETED AT THE JR. OLYMPIC MEN'S NATIONAL GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HOUSTON, TX, AGAINST THE TOP 12- AND 13-YEAR-OLD GYMNASTS IN THE COUNTRY. HE HAD HIS BEST MEET OF THE SEASON AND PLACED 226TH OUT OF THE 320 QUALIFIERS. (WHILE THAT DOESN'T SOUND TOO GREAT, JUSTIN COMPETED AS A 12-YEAR-OLD THIS YEAR AND HAS ANOTHER YEAR OF COMPETING AT THIS LEVEL, SO HE'S LOOKING FORWARD TO A BETTER NATIONALS NEXT YEAR.) HEY, IT'S AN HONOR TO EVEN QUALIFY FOR THIS MEET! CONGRATULATIONS, JUSTIN!
TThannk You . .
MARCH ALTAR GUILD
CANDLES IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
HELEN UMEZAWA
Mrs. Itsuko Furuta
TAKANORI & KIYO TSUCHIYAMA
M/M Tak Murase
SUMI ZORIKI
Kaysey/Donna Zoriki Hoover
Altar Guild
YUHACHI MIYAGI
Mrs. May Sahara
AZUMA SUMAKO I
SOSETSU OKAWA
Kotobuki Kai
GLORIANE OSHITA
M/M Stanley Nakamura
M/M Clarence Yamamoto
M/M George Oshita
HYAKUICHI KAWAKAMI
Yuriko Hirashima & family
D/M George Kawakami
MILDRED FUMIYO OGATA
M/M Roy Hiramoto
SHIRO KUNITSUGU
M/M Yosh Kunitsugu
MANSHIN NAKAMA
M/M James Yoshina
ATSUSHI SAITO
Marian Kubota
Altar Guild Memorial Fund:
MRS. YONE SAKURAI
TAKESHI SAKURAI
YONEZO SAKURAI
M/M Mitchel Yamamoto
MRS. YONE SAKURAI
Mrs. May Sakurai
MARGARET FUMI YAMAZAKI
D/M Mark Yamazaki
M/M Harry Wong
D/M Frances Yamazaki
PAUL OMATSU
M/M Rex Ogawa
TAKESHI SAKURAI
HARRY TOMOZO TOMIO
Mrs. Takeshi Sakurai
TAKESHI SAKURAI
Mrs. Michi Baba
M/M David Masuoka
Endowment Fund:
MRS. YONE SAKURAI
TAKESHI SAKURAI
M/M Isao Sakurai
MARCH THANK YOUS
Lent: Madeline Heithe
Adams Harbor Sack Lunches:
Mo. Alix
Aiko Tomikawa
Marian Kubota
George & Asae Oshita
Yuri Matsunaga
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marchaprilmayjan GIFTS to the TO THE ALTAR GUILD
FLOWERS GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
MRS MATSU MOMII
M/M Rick Momii
MRS CHO HAYAKAWA
M/M Yosh Kunitsugu
KIYO CHUMAN
M/M Frank Chuman
CHIKUYO KAWAKAMI
Yuriko Hirashima
D/M Iwao Kawakami
Mrs. Betty Yoshimua
OLIVER GEORGE OMATSU
Mrs. George Omatsu
M/M Bob Omatsu
M/M John Nishikawa
HARRY NAKASORA
Betty, Audra, April Yoshimura
MARTINA NAVA
M/M Byron Baba
HITOSHI & CORINNE KUROMI
Kanamori, Kuromi & Fujimura families
SONOKO MIYAGI
M/M George Sahara
JEAN HIROKO NISHIMURA
M/M Steve Nishimura
TOSHI MIURA
Ruri Miura & family
HELEN MIZYHARA
YONE SAKIYAMA
GEORGE TOMIO
May Sakurai, Linda M Hurtado, Bette
Iseri & Ken Sakiyama
KIMIYO TAUCHI
Altar Guild
FR JOHN YAMAZAKI
M Yamazaki & family
H Wong & family
F Yamazaki & family
HATSUKO SHISHIMA
Keiko Hamagiwa & family
OSAMU IWATAKI
Kuwa Iwataki, Aiko Sakamoto
Alice Ishibashi
YUKIO KAKO
Frances Nishibayashi & family
GOICHI YAMAZAKI, HARU YAMAZAKI, WILLIAM ALAN OKU
Matsunaga & Oku families
TOMIO YUKI
Margaret Yuki & family
NATHANIEL SENO
M/M Steve Hayashi
TOM KAWAHARA (birthday)
Mildred KawaharaMINE FUJIMORI
Mrs. Rose Masuoka
JON CURTIS HASHIMOTO
MITSUE YUKI
Margaret Yuki & family
WAKASU MATSUO
M/M Stanley Nakamura
BOBBIE JEAN MIYANO
Keiko Hamagiwa & Kay Shishima
MAS NISHIBAYASHI
St. Mary’s Choir
MASATO RICHARD YAMADA
M/M Shig Koyamatsu
RUBY CHUMAN
M/M Paul Chuman, Daniel Chuman
HARU GOTO
Paul & Takako Chuman
HARUKO NAKASORA
Betty Yoshimura, Emi Ishibashi, Michi Oye, Yuri Hirashima
MATSU SAKUMA HEISHI,TSUMA ABE SAKUMA,FUDE WATANABE HEISHI
May & Hilary Porter
UME MIURA
Mrs. Ruri Miura
CHIYE NAKAGAWA
M/M Kiyoshi Yano
RICHARD TAKEO “TABO” MIYATAKE
FUJIKO TAKIGUCHI
Mrs. Fumi Miyatake
Michelle Miyatake-Kuruma
YORIKO OHARA
Ohara family
Flowers given for birthdays:
for Alix Evans
Joe Burns
Candles given in loving memory of:
HARUI GOTO
M/M Paul Chuman
SAKUICHI KUBOTA
Mrs. Marian Kubota
TADASHI OGATA
M/M Roy Hiramoto
KAMEKICHI HIGA
M/M Larry Higa
YASOICHI MARUMOTO
M/M George Oshita
M/M Clarence Yamamoto
STANLEY NAKAMA
M/M Wallace Nakama
TAMANO YAMAMOTO
M/M Clarence YamamotoELSIE DOI
M/M Larry Higa
CHARLES TAKEHIRO INATOMI
Mrs. Lillian Inatomi Kozai
WATAL HISHIKI
Hiro Hishiki
BUNKICHI EGUCHI
Mrs.Michi Eguchi
EUGENE & NONA HUTT
LEON & MAMIE POLK
Gravelly & Herndon families
TOMENOSUKE TAKEUCHI
Mrs. Itsuko Furuta
GENE OSHITA
M/M George Oshita, M/M Stanley Nakamura, M/M Clarence Yamamoto
Gifts to the Altar Guild Memorial Fund:
OLIVER GEORGE OMATSU
M/M Rikiya Ogawa
MARTINA NAVA
Mrs Michi Baba
KIMIYO TAUCHI
Fukiko Tauchi
For Endowment Fund:
AKIKO HOSOI
M/M Isao Sakurai
JAN/FEB ACKNOWLEDG-MENTS
Memorial:
KIMIYO TAUCHI
Fukiko Tauchi
KATSUSHIMA SHISHIMA
M/M Paul Shishima
Special Activities:
Carlton M. Jones
Initial Offering: Greg Sata
Endowment Fund:
RICHARD FURUKAWA
M/M George Sahara
TOSH MIURA
Ruri Miura & family
Adams Harbor Lunches:
Asae Oshita
Aiko Tomikawa
Marian Kubota
Yuri Matsunaga
George Kawahara
Margie Leong
Christmas:
Jimmy Shiode
WILLIAM ALAN OKU
Mrs. Miye Oku & family
JISABURO KASAI
M/M Toshio Yoshimura
Mrs. Tsuya WatanabeRAYMOND TAKEO KUNISHIMA
LINDA REIKO KUNISHIMA
Mrs. Isako Kunishima
JUNE FUJIOKA
M/M Mitchel Yamamoto
RUBY CHUMAN
M/M Paul Chuman & Daniel Chuman
HIDEAKI TAUCHI
Fukiko Tauchi
dec/JANMARch acknowledgments
MEMORIAL:
PETE & MICHAEL AKAHOSHI
THANKSGIVING LINDSEY MAHONEY
GEORGE OMATSU
KIYO HIGA
TOMO TOMIO
M/M ISAO SAKURAISHIRO KUNITSUGU
M/M YOSH KUNITSUGU
EUGENE SUGIYAMA
SANAE SUGIYAMA
TAKESHI SAKURAI
FRED KOYAMA
ROSE KOYAMA
GENERAL: PATRICIA KUHLA
ADVENT: M/M MICHEAL HEITHE
BAZAAR FUND:
MIKE KUBOTA
MARIAN KUBOTA & FAMILY
GEORGE TOMIO
MARGARET YUKI
YOUTH CHOIR FUND: ST. MARY'S JR. YPF
THANKSGIVING:
M/M TOM GUZMAN
LAURETTA HERNDON
M/M LARRY HIGA
TOYO KANEMAKI
TETSUO KAWAKAMI
BLAKE KUWAHARA
SUSAN MAHONEY
CHRISTMAS/FESTIVAL: MRS. ITSUKO FURUTA
KIYO HIGA
M/M MIN KASAI
MAKI KOYAMA
LILLIAN INATOMI KOZAI
HARRY MITSUUCHI
M/M JACK TODA
M/M MITCHELL YAMAMOTO
MICHIKO EGUCHI
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL:
M/M JACK TODA
LENT: MADELINE HEITHE
SPIRIT FUND: WM BENNETT & NOEL NEWHARD
ENDOWMENT FUND: GLORIANE OSHITA
M/M GEORGE OSHITA
ASST. RECTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND: JIM/KAY SHIODE
EASTER: ANONYMOUS
KATHY/GLENN NISHIBAYASHI
JIM/KAY SHIODE
STANLEY FURUTA
KEIKO HAMAGIWA
YORIKO CLARKSON
ED/SUMAKO TOTTEN
M/M BRUCE MORI
MARGARET ATKINSON
MARIAN KUBOTA
BARBARA OHNO
KOJI TOMIKAWA
M/M RO SUZUKI
FUMI MIYATAKE
KUMI GERBER
M/M WALLY NAKAMA
M/M TAK MURASE
MADELINE HEITHE
M/M ROBERT AHN
JACQUELINE OTA
LAURETTA HERNDON
M/M TOM GUZMAN
M/M JAMES YOSHINA
M/M KUNITSUGU
ALBERTA LEE
FUKIKO TAUCHI
M/M GEORGE SAHARA
M/M ROY HIRAMOTO
MERIAN AMANO
M/M GEORGE FURUTA
STEVE NISHIBAYASHI/MARY DEE HACKER
KURIHARA/WATANABE FAMILY
KAZ HAYASHI
CANDACE KAWAHARA
YURIKO HIRASHIMA
HARUKO IKEHARA
M/M MAMORU KANDA
MIN/TOMI KASAI
M/M KATS OKUNO
ERIK/JUDY SUZUKI
MAKI KOYAMA
BRUCE/KAAREN HOFFMAN
YOKO MIYAGI
GRACE/RIKIYA OGAWA
KAY SENO
MICHAEL HAGIWARA
JACK/MICHI OTA
SAM SENO
COL. GEORGE E. SUZUKI (RET)
K MICHAEL NAGATOSHI
SHIZ TAKAGAKI
KAREN YOKOYAMA
HIDE MATSUNAGA
HIRO HISHIKI
FUSA SUGAWARA
BILL PARTRIDGE
MARSHA WAKASA
M/M MITCHEL YAMAMOTO
JIM/DOROTHY SAKABE
M/M RICK MOMII
LARRY/BOBBIE HIGA
JUNZO OHARA
SHOKO NAKAMURA
VALERIE MURILLO
M/M MASAO YASAKI
AYAKO TAKANO
THE VERY REV. CANON R VAN HORN
PETER YAMAZAKI
KENNY DIONZON
M/M TOSHIO YOSHIMURA
TOSHIKO KURIHARA
YONEKO ITOW
MARGARET YUKI
MELINDA SATA
STAN/BETSY NAKAMURA
LEROY/FAITH ICHIDA
PAULA NISHIBAYASHI STEWART
JOAN SHELLEY
MORIO FUKUTO
HARRY MITSUUCHI
CAROLYN LEE
PARISH OF ST. MATTHEW'S
CAROL SMELLEY
ROSE KOYAMA
IDA AKAHOSHI FUND: ALTAR GUILD
FLOWERS GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
MRS. MATSU MOMII
M/M Rick Momii
MRS. CHO HAYAKAWA
M/M Yosh Kunitsugu
KIYO CHUMAN
M/M Frank Chuman
MRS. HIRO MIYATAKE
Mrs. Fumi Miyatake
Michelle, Wayne, Kelly Kuruma
Lance, Linda & Mia Miyatake
CHIKUYO KAWAKAMI
Mrs. Yuriko Hirashima
D/M Iwao Kawakami
Mrs. Betty Yoshimura
MARTINA NAVA
M/M Byron Baba
OLIVER GEORGE OMATSU
Mrs. George Omatsu
M/M Bob Omatsu
M/M John Nishikawa
HARRY NAKASORA
Betty, Audra, April Yoshimura
SONOKO MIYAGI
M/M George Sahara
HITOSHI & CORRINE KUROMI
Kanamori, Kuromi,Fujimura families
KAMEKICHI HIGA
M/M Larry Higa
JEAN HIROKO NISHIMURA
M/M Steve Nishimura
KIMIYO TAUCHI
Altar Guild
HELEN MIZUHARA
May Sakurai, George Tomio, Linda
M Hurtado
YONE SAKIYAMA
May Sakurai, Goerge Tomio, Bette
Iseri, Ken Sakiyama
FATHER JOHN YAMAZAKI
D/M Mark Yamazaki & family
M/M Harry Wong & family
D/M Francis Yamazaki & family
JOHN YASUYUKI NAKAGAWA
M/M Kiyoshi Yano
TOSH MIURA
Ruri Miura & family
Candles given in loving memory of:
SAKUICHI KUBOTA
M/M Mike Kubota
TADASHI OGATA
M/M Roy Hiramoto
STANLEY NAKAMA
M/M Wallace Nakama
FATHER JOHN YAMAZAKI
Ken Ito
Gifts to the Altar Guild Memorial Fund:
OLIVER GEORGE OMATSU
M/M Rikiya Ogawa
MARTINA NAVA
Mrs. Michi Baba
KIMIYO TAUCHI
Fukiko Tauchi
PETER, IDA, MICHAEL AKAHOSHI
Susan Mahoney
for Jim Y. Sakabe's recovery
Dorothy Sakabe
Gifts to Endowment Fund:
AKIKO HOSOI
M/M Isao Sakurai
DEC/APRIL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (partial)
Memorial
SHIRO F. KUNITSUGU
M/M Yosh Kunitsugu
TAKESHI SAKURAI
M/M Fred Koyama
CHOEN & UTAKE HIGA
M/M Kiyo Higa
Thank Offering:
for Birthday
Frank Omatsu
for 27th wedding anniversary
M/M David Eaton
Endowment Fund:
M/M Arthur Ito
TED YONESHIGE
Lillian Inatomi-Kozai
BOBBIE MIYANO
Jim Miyano
IDA, PETER, MICHAEL AKAHOSHI
Susan Mahoney
LINDSAY MAHONEY
Susan Mahoney
Rector's Discretionary Fund:
M/M Stanley Furuta
M/M LeRoy Ichida
M/M Kiyo Higa
Esther Lee
Assistant Rector's Discretionary Fund:
M/M LeRoy Ichida
Deacon's Discretionary Fund:
unnamed
Thanksgiving:
M/M Tom Guzman
M/M Yosh Kunitsugu
Christmas:
Ayako Takano
Daniel Aiso
M/M Jeff Bass
Penny Cox
Judy Dionzon
M/M Steve Hayashi
M/M LeRoy Ichida
Atsuko Imamura
M/M Thomas Kawakami & family
M/M Fred Koyama
M/M Shig Koyamatsu
M/M Yosh Kunitsugu
Carolyn Lee
Esther Lee
Matthew Lee
Hide Matsunaga
Fumi Miyatake
M/M Rick Momii
M/M Bruce Mori
Mark Nagano & Janis Dote
Beatrice Nakahata
D/M Donald Nakahata
M/M Wally Nakama
M/M Stan Nakamura
M/M Glenn Nishibayashi
S Nishibayashi/M.D Hacker
M/M William Partridge
Melinda Sata
Joan Shelley
Craig Stewart
Kim Kubota
Fusako Sugawara
M/M Ro Suzuki
M/M Fred Tanaka
M/M Harry Wong
D/M Mark Yamazaki
Karen Yokoyama
Margaret Yuki
M/M Tom Guzman
Gayle Kawahara
Yuri Hirashima
Easter:
Haruko Adachi
Kumi Gerber
Ruri Miura
Harry Mitsuuchi
George & Asae Oshita
Irene Yoneshige
Margaret Atkinson
Mary Nakagama
Dorothy Oku
Yoko Miyagi
K. Shishima
Min & Tomi Kasai
Lillian Inatomi-Kozai
D/M George Kawahara
M/M Richard Fletcher
Steve Mitsuuchi
Tom Matsunaga
Tetsuo Kawakami
Mitsuko Sankey
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
961 S. Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
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