Month: August 2014

September 15 Pray for Children!

November 13, 2022August 29, 2014

September 15,2014 – Many children are beginning the school year – others on vacation. All children and youth through education share citizenship in the global world. Through education, we build a better future against ignorance, unemployment, illiteracy, disease, the cycle of poverty……..Malala Yousufzai (the 16 year old Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban for defending her right to an education) said,”Let us pick up our books and pens, they are our most powerful weapon.” May we join in worldwide thought, …

Holy Family Campus Security Update

November 13, 2022August 21, 2014

Dear Community of Holy Family: In light of the recent event concerning South Pasadena High School, where detectives stopped a potential mass shooting, some of you will be feeling understandable concern about the safety and security of our own campus at Holy Family. It’s clearly both timely and important to review our current and planned safety and security procedures (find details on this page), since the security and safety of all is of paramount importance for both our parish and …

Prayer Vigil for South Pasadena Schools and Community, Wednesday at 7 p.m

November 13, 2022August 20, 2014

Dear Parishioner: We have all been shocked and saddened by the news of a plot to harm teachers and students at South Pasadena High School. We are incredibly blessed that the South Pasadena Police Department, working closely with the administration of the high school, was able to thwart the plot and that the two students responsible are now in custody. As a sign of solidarity with our schools and community, we invite you to a Prayer Vigil today (Wednesday) at …

A Life Rosary

November 13, 2022August 11, 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014, 6:30 in the church. Please join us as we pray a rosary together for all life, especially protection of the unborn. Please bring your own rosary, a prayer sheet is provided. Sponsored by the Embracing the Beginning of Life Ministry-“from conception to natural death and everything in between.”

PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN

February 13, 2023August 5, 2014

August 15, 2014 – Recent world events have caused suffering, death and fear: the downing of the Malaysian airline, the Hamas and Israeli war, refugee crises, turmoil leaving children and youth at risk. Many of these children have never experienced peace in their lives. They have no family security, no education, no chance to develop their potential, no hope. Let us again join in shared humanity and global concern and continue in prayer, positive thought and blessing for all children …

Religious Education Congress

November 9, 2022August 1, 2014

The Religious Education Congress is a gathering of the brightest and the best in the area of Catholic Religious Formation, Pastoral Leadership, Scripture Study, Music and Worship. Each year Holy Family sends a large delegation of catechists, parish leaders, parents and teens to this four day event. Each year The Religious Education Congress is held in the winter/ or early spring at the Anaheim Convention Center (near the Disneyland resort). Some of our delegates travel each day to Anaheim for …