July 2006 – Holy Family Church

St. Joseph’s Table

November 9, 2022July 31, 2006

Mission Statement The tradition of St. Joseph’s Table, which dates from the Middle Ages, honors St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ and patron of the Universal Church. At Holy Family, the annual celebration, organized entirely by parishioners, supports the Giving Bank and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. About St. Joseph’s Table In Sicily, a St. Joseph’s Table was primarily meant for feeding the poor as a form of communal or public charity, in thanksgiving for the …

Filipino Catholic Association

November 9, 2022July 31, 2006

Mission Statement The mission of the Filipino Catholic Association is to foster a spirit of fellowship and togetherness in prayer among its members, being mindful of the preservation of Filipino culture for future generations, and to provide spiritual and financial support to those in need. Various activities to accomplish these goals include: Participation in Parish activities and programs such as the Ministry Fair, the Giving Bank’s Adopt-A-Family Christmas program, and possibly the Parish Fall Festival when volunteer resources are available. …

Italian Catholic Federation

November 9, 2022July 31, 2006

Mission Statement The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) is a national apostolic and charitable organization based at local parishes. Through families and fellowship, the Italian Catholic Federation promotes and supports the Catholic faith and its values, encourages apostolic and charitable works, and celebrates our Italian American heritage and all the heritages of our communities. Membership is available to all Catholics. There are many members who are not of Italian ethnicity or descent but who share the ideals of the ICF and …

Saint Vincent de Paul

November 20, 2022July 31, 2006

Mission StatementThe St. Vincent de Paul Society leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. About the Saint Vincent de Paul SocietyThe SVDP Society is the oldest ministry in the parish, having been originally formed in 1921. It is currently comprised of 13 volunteers and one staff member. The group meets monthly and operates throughout …

Restorative Justice Ministries

November 9, 2022July 31, 2006

Mission Statement Restorative Justice Ministries of Holy Family Parish support the work of the Catholic community, especially the Los Angeles Archdiocese Office of Restorative Justice and nonprofit organizations, to seek justice and healing for all those affected by crime – victims, offenders, their families, and the community-at-large. About Restorative Justice The guiding principles of restorative justice are included in the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ 2000 pastoral statement, “Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice.” Holy Family’s …

Friends Who Care

November 9, 2022July 31, 2006

Mission Statement Friends Who Care provides comfort and hospitality, while bringing loved ones together in a time of loss and re-birth. About Friends Who Care The Friends Who Care ministry was formed in 1990 by a group of caring individuals, one of whom had just experienced the loss of a beloved family member. This dedicated group assists in providing receptions for families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The reception takes place after a funeral or memorial …