Our Lady of Talpa

Join us for Weekday Liturgies from Monday to Friday at 8:00am. Holy Hour and Confessions take place on First Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Weekend Liturgies include Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm and Sunday at 8:00am & 10:00am. Confessions are also available on Saturdays at 4:00pm.

Reserve your Mass Intentions for 2027 by visiting the Avila Center during office hours. Intentions are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Requests cannot be taken over the phone or in the Sacristy. Don't miss out on reserving your preferred dates!

Let us pray for the sick in our community, including Martha Méndez, Jesus Hernandez, and many others. Your prayers bring comfort and strength to those in need of healing. May God's grace be upon them during their time of illness.

This week's message focuses on the importance of frequent forgiveness in our Christian lives. Just as God never tires of forgiving us, may we also practice forgiveness with joy and lightness in our hearts. Challenge: Identify something to seek forgiveness for in your life and take a step towards reconciliation.

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Join us this Sunday for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass times: English at 9:30 a.m. and Spanish at 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Confessions are available on Saturday with Marina Marquez from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Also, ongoing religious education programs are offered during the week.

Join us for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to participate in this time of prayer and reflection.

Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme 'I will not forget you' to honor grandparents and the elderly, emphasizing God's unfailing love. Let us remember and celebrate the wisdom and blessings they bring to our lives.

Mark your calendars for upcoming celebrations: September 14th and 15th events and activities are planned in honor of the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.

Sun: 7am Mass for Robert Pernudi. 9am Ubaldo Rodriguez's 10th Birthday celebration. 11am Thanksgiving for Carreon Family. 1pm Mass for Souls in Purgatory.

Interested in joining the Adult Confirmation program? Sign up at the Pastoral Center to start your journey in faith.

Need-based tuition assistance available for Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School. Call (323) 255-6456 for more information.

Thank you for your generous contributions at the weekend Masses. Your support is vital for the parish's mission and activities.

Confession available: Wed 6–7pm, Sat 3–4pm. Adoration: Thu 9am–7pm. Visit during these times for silent prayer and reflection.

Sun 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am Mass • Wed 7pm Bible Study • Thu 6pm—9pm Adoration • Fri 7am—2pm Food Drive. All events held at St. Paul the Apostle Church.

Sept 19 • Youth Ministry Meeting • Sept 22 • First Confession Preparation Workshop • Oct 3 • Volunteer Training Session. Stay tuned for more details.

Join the Youth Ministry to impact our community positively. Volunteers needed for Bible Study sessions. Contact the parish office to get involved.

Participate in the upcoming Food Drive to support families in need. Your donations make a difference in our parish community.

Confession: Wed 6:30pm—7:30pm, Sat 4pm—5pm • Adoration: Mon 9am—7pm, Tue & Fri 9am—12pm • Parish Office Hours: Mon—Fri 9am—4pm.