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‘Blast from the Past’ Concert Light On The Corner Church is hosting a Palm Sunday concert on March 25. This concert is a “blast from the past” and features “oldies” music, including songs from the Beatles, Everly Bros., Elvis … and much more. Come at 5 p.m. for “Dinner at the Diner” before the concert, […]

Preparing for Easter – the History of the Celebration

Preparing for Easter – the History of the Celebration

By Charly SHELTON If any person on the street, be they Christian or otherwise, was asked what the biggest Christian holiday is, most likely the answer given would be “Christmas.” It gets the biggest promotion, the largest celebration and the longest vacation from work. But Christmas was a lesser feast day during most of the […]

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Can’t bake? Volunteers are still needed for the annual St. Joseph’s Table celebration at St. Bede’s. Help is needed with cashiering, bartending and selling. Please contact Phyllis Harb at (818) 790-7325 or email Phyllis@RealtorHarb.com to lend a hand.   This Week at LCIF As the Lenten Season continues, Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the […]

’Tis Himself – Patrick

By Mary O’KEEFE On St. Patrick’s Day there is a lot of talk about going to the pub and having a pint, but it is important to remember who Patrick was and why he has become the patron saint of Ireland, even though he has not officially been canonized by the Catholic Church. The celebration […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: We’re having a back and forth argument with our son, who is graduating from high school this year. He wants to join the military and tells us he has a deep desire to defend our country and democracy. We’d rather see him go to college because there are so many senseless wars where our […]

The Depth of The Well

The Depth of The Well

By Charly SHELTON For many, organized religion is daunting. Whether raised as part of a church/synagogue/mosque and then separating from it later in life, or trying to break into the scene for the first time, there are a lot of challenges and intimidating social conventions that must be confronted, especially when one is trying to […]

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Rummage, Craft & Collectibles Sale Rescheduled The rummage, craft and collectibles sale at Center for Spiritual Living has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living. Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta   Make St. Bede’s Annual St. Joseph’s Table A Success […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: I guess the older you get, the more you experience loved ones – family and close friends – passing away. I’m overwhelmed by so many recent losses (five) and, I have to admit, my faith is shaken and I’m very depressed. I pray, but nothing is happening. Jesus said, “Ask and ye shall receive […]

St. Luke’s Prepares to Search for New Vicar

St. Luke’s Prepares to Search for New Vicar

By Charly SHELTON For nearly a month now, St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church in La Crescenta has been preparing for and adjusting to life without a vicar. The Rev. Kirby Smith left the church to take a position as the chief financial officer of the Episcopal Diocese in San Diego, and the congregation […]

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ICF Prepares for St. Joseph’s Table The Italian Catholic Federation is seeking parishioners who can contribute food or baked goods for their annual St. Joseph’s Table on March 18. ICF raises money for scholarships, and several charities. Most of the money raised is through the sales of baked goods and food at this annual St. […]