St Philip Benizi Parish, Fullerton, CA -- Parish News

YOUR VOICES MATTER Register to VOTE!   [Español] Every single member of your household, family and friends who is   (1) A citizen of the United States   (2) over 18 years of age   should be registered to vote.   Voting is important not merely on the national / state levels but on the local level as well.   If you want representatives who understand you and will respond to your needs and aspirations, you need to vote.   To register to vote ELECTRONICALLY: Note that to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020 election your registration form must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Oct 19, 2020.     (1) go to https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/ or (2) take a picture with your smartphone of the below QR code, click, and you will be taken to the above website automatically: then select the language that you are most comfortable in and follow the instructions. Your participation in elections literally adds your voice to the decisions that will

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  Fridays / los Viernes -- 7 PM On / por Zoom (so you can participate / para que puedan participar) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82857213012 Meeting ID: 828 5721 3012 One tap mobile +16699006833,,82857213012# US (San Jose) And Livestreamed on / y trasmitido por Facebook (so you can watch and follow / para que puedan seguir y mirar) https://www.facebook.com/st.benizi

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[Español] Options to Participate: (1) Watch the zoom training on a wide screen TV "under the tent" at St. Philip Benizi Parish (bring your own chair / popcorn). (2) Get a zoom link and watch it from home.  If you wish to get the zoom link, please send an email to  marblelita03@yahoo.com

  [Versión en Español] The Tri Parish/Diocesan Homeless Collaborative invites you to put your Faith into Action We are looking for signature from Fullerton residents in support on extending the Safe Parking program in Fullerton to help buy us time to negotiate a regional contract.   To sign the petition click here . The Sccure Parking program, offered since the beginning of this year, located in an excellent location near the Fullerton Train Station has been a great success in helping the most vulnerable in our city. And there are efforts to extend this program to other parts of the county. Due to COVID-19, and our efforts to keep everyone safe, all signatures will be presented to at the next city council meeting by a Tri Parish leader along with the letter below: Mayor Fitzgerald, council members First of all, the TRI PARISH HOMELESS COLLABORATIVE salutes you for your development and support of the first SAFE PARKING program in Orange County. Your six month report highlights the

  Hello, All are invited to a Zoom Interfaith Memorial Prayer Service for OC's Homeless Deceased. Tuesday, Aug 11 at 12:15 PM Fr. Dennis Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83641913998 Meeting ID: 836 4191 3998 One tap mobile +16699006833,,83641913998# Prayer Service Text --  https://tinyurl.com/ya9sojzk List of Names of OC's Homeless Deceased in July 2020 --  https://tinyurl.com/y448mytc

[Español]   Have you completed your Census? Faith Leaders Ask their Communities to Respond to the 2020 Census (short version 0:52) Faith Leaders Ask their Communities to Respond to the 2020 Census (long version 3:00) Change your community’s future (0:30) It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected. Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, community programs, scholarships, and other public services. Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government. Complete your Census online at  my2020census.gov The 2020 Census can be completed by phone.  Language Hours of Operation:  Customer Service Representatives are available every day from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Time on the follow

  Join the SPB Youth team in our efforts to fight suicide, and raising awareness . How? By supporting the  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention  mission- to  Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide ! We have Registered and created a team to participate in this year’s  Orange County Out of the Darkness Experience  which will be held on  October 24 th . Join our team by Registering for the event and selecting Join a team and search for “St. Philip Benizi Youth” https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=register.start&eventID=6979 In conjunction of this event, they have also stated a  challenge  which launched today- Monday, August 3rd  and will end on  Sunday September 13 th The challenge is designed to raise awareness and build community while taking action to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by stepping up your self care routine.  Whether that means walking, cycling, baking, or making tik tok videos, lets go on a wellness journey to

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