Steve Jobs made a “Dent in the Universe”

This was sent to me by a friend reflecting on the sad death of Apple Founder Steve Jobs.  I think it is worth sharing. “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” —Steve Jobs At the passing of Steve Jobs, Apple founder and business mogul, we learned a new “i” word – iSad.  People immediately began texting, tweeting and facebooking “iSad” and other messages as a way of expressing their grief over the …

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This Addict Is a Saint

I am amazed each time I have the privilege of meeting with a parishioner who wants to become more involved in their Church by volunteering.  I am awed by their generosity, their openness to the Spirit of God’s call, and often by their remarkable faith journey. But it is just as often that I am startled by their humility.  Again and again when I  suggest that a person consider bringing Eucharist to the home-bound or becoming a Catechist, I receive …

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Volunteers/Catechists Needed

Holy Family is in need of Catechists, those willing to share faith with children, teens and adults. Recruiting catechists is one of the most difficult challenges that catechetical leaders face! We catechists know that the invitation to become a catechist, while flattering, can also be intimidating. We’re not sure if we are qualified or capable of forming others in the faith. As a result, we often come into this ministry with a bit of reluctance, maybe a little fear!  Fear …

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Grace

Grace, Gratitude, Generosity & Mercy

Historically, the Roman Catholic tradition has defined grace as the God-given gift of salvation granted to humanity. Our parish has embraced an expanded definition to include the time we spend honoring God in prayer and worship, sharing love with family, friends, and our faith community…

9/11 Remembered

One Light, One World Cambria Smith and Fr. Jose Parathanal, on behalf of the Holy Family community, received this light in remembrance of the many whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001. Our thoughts turn to the somber events when so many innocent lives were lost in the brutal assault on the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the further attacks in Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.  On the tenth anniversary may we remember our beloved dead and …

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Holy Family’s Welcome Center

“Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.”(Matthew 25:34-36) Do you remember (or at least recall hearing about) the days when the “Welcome Wagon” made its way through the neighborhood bringing gifts and baked goods to those who had just moved into the community?  I …

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Life Without Parole for Juveniles

Click on photo for brief Holy Family Productions video by Jane Argento, chair, Holy Family Restorative Justice Ministries “We bishops cannot support policies that treat young offenders as though they are adults.  The actions of the most violent youth leave us shocked and frightened and  therefore they should be removed from society until they are no longer dangerous.  But society must never respond to children who have committed crimes as though they are somehow equal to adults fully formed in conscience and …

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Keep Holy Election Day

Keep Holy Election Day As we enter into the run up to the next Presidential Election in November 2012, I have been thinking more and more about what it means to be an American citizen and a Catholic.  The 2012 election will be my first opportunity to vote for a US President since becoming a citizen in 2010. Being an engaged citizen and being a Catholic are two absolutely complementary things.  As Catholics, our Church asks us to bring our …

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Dolores Mission Tutoring Ministry Begins…

Holy Family’s tutoring ministry at Dolores Mission is seeking volunteers who love children and can commit one half day a week to spend time with selected students at Dolores Mission School in East Los Angeles. Some of our tutors work with children in K-8th grades in reading and math. Some tutors are needed for library aides. This year we would like to have a library aide in the library 4 mornings a week and 2 aides in the library 2 …

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