It’s not too early to plan for Christmas! The Giving Tree Project is an annual outreach by St. Irenaeus Health Ministry that has been a tradition at St. Irenaeus for the last 35 years. Our aim is to show residents, no matter their religion, that they are not forgotten during …continue reading
St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church hosted over 250 persons would otherwise be alone or Christmas dinner this past Wednesday, Christmas Day, 2019. In attendance were survivors of the Paradise fires, that have recently relocated to the Los Alamitos area, including a 102-year-old woman who lost everything during the disaster. Other attendee’s …continue reading
Christmas presents come each year in a variety of shapes and sizes. For parents at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, Santa “delivered” their Christmas miracle in a giant, red stocking! For more than 55 years, the Cherese Mari Laulhere BirthCare Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s has …continue reading
This excerpt from Through the Year with Fulton Sheen is, maybe, a good thing to read once all the excitement and clamor of Christmas morning has quieted… Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which in 2020 falls on February 26. In the epistle to the Philippians we read: “For the divine …continue reading
Orange County Rescue Mission is reaching out to the local community for gift donations to help the 179 formerly homeless adults living at Village of Hope and other Rescue Mission transitional housing campuses celebrate the holidays. The Rescue Mission has announced an urgent need for holiday gift donations for adults, …continue reading
Liset Meruelo holds a special place in her heart for children facing chronic and often life-threatening illnesses at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. Meruelo is the wife of prominent Cuban-American businessman Alex Meruelo, of the Meruelo Group, and 23 years ago, she launched the “Bear Hugs Toy …continue reading
St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church will host it’s 39th annual Christmas Dinner for those without family or who may be alone on Christmas Day. “Our community comes together in the Spirit of Christmas to bring joy and happiness to those who might otherwise be alone,” said Deacon Henry Eagar. Every year, …continue reading
The whistleblower in the impeachment campaign is not the only anonymous person too cowardly to publicly stand behind his/her opinion. The September 2019 issue of Jewish Life of Orange County magazine printed my column where I asked readers “Could IT Happen Here?” Of course, the “it” being another Holocaust. As …continue reading
St. Irenaeus Music Ministry celebrated the Christmas season with performances by all four of the church’s choirs at their annual Noel Night Concert on Friday, December 6, 2019, at St. Irenaeus Church in Cypress. The Parish Choir, the Youth Choir, the Spanish Choir, and the Teen Ensemble all performed at …continue reading
At this time of year, many Christian churches celebrate the season with special Christmas concerts and devotionals. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is no exception. An annual Christmas Concert is held each year during December that brings together invited local city representatives, congregants, families and their friends. …continue reading
The 2019 holiday season is here, and the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region wants everyone to stay safe as they decorate their homes. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home fires during the holidays — with Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day being …continue reading
The holiday season is upon us and the Seal Beach Police Departments wants to remind the community of simple tips to ensure the holidays are happy and safe. When shopping at malls or retail centers consider the following: Park in well-lit areas. Place purchases in the trunk of your vehicle, …continue reading
Due to expected rain on Wednesday, the City of La Palma’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, December 11. More information on our website at www.cityoflapalma.org RESCHEDULED: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Visits with Santa and Crafts 5:30 p.m. | Tree …continue reading