News Update !!

Hello friends!

For those of you who are interested in learning more about music or singing, there is a great opportunity for you. Chú Tú (choir director of Ca Đoàn Thánh Linh) is offering FREE classes to improve musical skills specifically for our TNF. Classes are every week on Friday nights from 7pm-8pm in Room 10 at St. Catherine.  If you are in TNF choir, this is a chance for you to learn more and improve your musical talents for God.
Please contact Chú Tú for more information by e-mailing cdtl0109@gmail.com or call (310) 516-2016.

Also, St. Catherine Labouré is having their annual Fiesta from October 3-5. TNF Torrance is supporting our parish by running a boba booth and we need volunteers! Please look at the image below and sign up for the shifts that are highlighted in yellow. Your efforts are much appreciated and your sacrifice will surely put a smile on God's face.
To sign up, please message me on Facebook or find me this Saturday, September 27th.

Thanks for your constant love and support,


Chị Brenda Nguyễn
Nghĩa Trưởng
Đoàn Thiếu Nhi Fatima Đức Mẹ Truyền Tin Torrance

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ST. CATHERINE LABOURE FIESTA OCT 3-5

The annual St. Catherine Laboure Fiesta is almost here!
On October 3-5, stop by the Vietnamese boba and food booths for some great treats before you go off to the fun rides!

Have you gotten your ride tickets for Fiesta yet?

Pre-sale ride tickets cost $10 for 20 tickets and will be on sale after all the Masses this weekend outside of Room 9. Tickets are also being sold in the Ministry Center Monday thru Thursday, 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm and in the Parish Office during regular office hours.

Get them now for the major 50% discount!

We hope to see everyone there!

Chị Pauline
Ðoàn Trưởng 
TNF Torrance

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Ngay Khai Giang (First Day) September 13, 2014

What a wonderful First Day of school we had yesterday! Thank you for everyone who showed up early to help prepare get the day started. It couldn't be done without the your time and support! We pray that God will stay along our side to lead us in the journey for 2014-2015! Hope to see you all again next week 

Chị  Lucy Ta 
Phụ Tá Nội Vụ
TNF Torrance

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Launch of our new website!

Today is the official launch of TNF Torrance website!
To stay updated on upcoming events/activities, homework, etc., visit our first ever web page!
http://tnftorrance.blogspot.com/

Chị  Lucy Ta 
Phụ Tá Nội Vụ
TNF Torrance

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First Day of TNF September 13

Our first day for the year of 2014-2015 will be this weekend on September 13th! Registration will begin from 11 AM and ends at 1 PM so don't forget to mark your calendars! Cotton candy and snow cones machines will be out and available for everyone! Join us for activities from 1 PM- 6:30 PM and mass at 7 PM. 

How exciting! Time is flying by so quickly. We pray that God gives us the strength for all of us to handle our responsibilities to able to fulfill our roles. Who else is ready to embark on what this year has to offer? I know I am! See you all soon :) 

Chị  Lucy Ta 
Phụ Tá Nội Vụ
TNF Torrance

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Thứ Bẩy Đầu Tháng September 6

 Thứ Bẩy Đầu Tháng is this Saturday, September 6, 2014!

Please join us in discussion and praying the rosary.
Lunch will be provided.

Visit the Facebook Event to RSVP by Thursday!

Chị Pauline

Ðoàn Trưởng 

Đoàn Thiếu Nhi Fatima
Đức Mẹ Truyền Tin Torrance

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Be still and know I am here.

RE: One-Day Spiritual Leadership Retreat

This past weekend on Saturday, August 30, TNF Torrance held our One-Day Spiritual Leadership Retreat for prospective leaders and well as our current leaders.

This year's theme was: Who do the crowds say I am? (Lk 9:18)
This verse is in reference to when Jesus asks His disciples who they think He is. We are followers of Jesus but how you live your life as His students also depends on your perspective. What kind of cross do you take up? Who do you think Jesus is?  

The event took place at our Ministry Center from 9 AM - 6 PM with 18 participants and 5 guest speakers. We had a full day of fun but also many learning experiences and moments of reflection.

We began the day with prayers and a short introduction to the purpose of the retreat. Then we headed outside for some fun warm up activities. Chị Britnee lead the group in a few rounds of a game called "Bird and Perch" well as "Body Parts" and "French Charades". By the end of the games we were comfortable and ready to learn.

Our speakers included Fr. Long, Anh Long, Fr. Hoang, TNF Torrance HT's (Brenda, Lucy, & Pauline), Deacon Long, and Linda. There were a range of topics such as Motivation, Priority Management, What it takes to be a Spiritual Leader, Love & Devotion, Reconciliation, and the theme, Who do the crowds say I am? (Lk 9:18). Each session was about an hour and included a variety of activities such as demonstrations, discussions, and reflections. 

Something fun we did was our Questions Box. Throughout the day, participants could put in questions for our speakers or to anyone else in the room. There were some silly questions, such as "What is your favorite boba drink? What do you think your best physical feature is?" and also some serious questions such as "Do you ever get scared about TNF? How do you deal with it?" 

At the end of the day, we were full of new ideas. We learned, we bonded, we laughed, and we cried. Looking back, we feel happy, motivated, and revitalized for the new year of TNF. 

We can certainly answer the question: Who do you think Jesus is?


Chị Pauline
Ðoàn Trưởng 
TNF Torrance

*Special thanks to our guest speakers for your continuous support and dedication to TNF and our future leaders. Big thank you to those of you that helped organize the event. We also extend thanks to those of you that participated in this event for your positivity and devotion to learning. Best wishes to all of you and God bless! 

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