Together in Mission: February campaign
Together in Mission, the annual effort to assist parishes and schools in need throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, kicks off in February with Announcement Weekend Feb. 11-12.

During the weekend liturgies, parishioners will learn about the Annual Appeal to ensure that parishes serving low-income Catholic families have the necessary resources to support the operations of their parishes and schools.

Parishioners throughout the archdiocese will have the opportunity to pledge their support during Commitment Weekend Feb. 18-19 and Follow-up Weekend Feb. 25-26.

Past donors from 2002-2005 will be receive a direct mail request from Cardinal Roger Mahony beginning Feb. 1. Last year 118,829 donors pledged more than $18 million.

World Marriage Day: Feb. 12
The annual archdiocesan celebration of World Marriage Day, sponsored by the Office of Family Life, will take place Feb. 12 in two locations: the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles (3:30 p.m.) and San Roque Church in Santa Barbara (2 p.m.).

This year, couples observing anniversaries of 25, 30, 40, 50 years and beyond are invited to attend and receive recognition.

The deadline for submitting the $35 per couple registration fee for the cathedral event is Feb. 6. Contact Annette Vichot in the archdiocesan Office of Family Life, (213) 637-7228, for an anniversary Mass registration form. The form, and $35 fee, can be sent to Office of Family Life, World Marriage Day, 3424 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010.

To register for the Santa Barbara celebration, call San Roque Church, (805) 687-5215 or the Santa Barbara Regional Office, (805) 682-0442. The registration form and $15 per couple fee are due Feb. 6.