Diaconate Journey…Four Faces of Jesus

October 18, 2014  During this class we discussed our papers about the article, “The Four Faces of Jesus” by Virginia Smith as well as the introduction to the book “Who is Jesus? An Introduction to Christology” by Thomas P. Rausch. As we prepare for each class we usually have a reading assignment. When we read something for class, we produce a one page paper that contains three or four parts: What did I learn? (Intellectual Component) This is 5 – …

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Diaconate Journey Continues….Together Alone

October 4, 2014  We continue our third of five years in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. This was the first time during formation that both of us did not attend class together. Candy was out of town at her 40th class reunion. The date for her reunion had been set prior to the formation schedule and she was one of the chairs. Being at class without Candy was strange to say the least. As …

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October 15, Prayers for Children, Respect for Life

October 15, 2014  Respect for Life  Joining in concern for each unique individual the dignity of life, beginning with the miracle of conception family the rights of children and youth child refugees seeking safety and basic necessities girls and their right to be educated, and be free from harmful traditional practices ourselves as uniquely, gifted persons may we bless, pray and think positively that as a global family, we grow in respect for all creation. . A Native American quote …

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Diaconate Journey Continues…We are Family!

On Saturday, September 20, 2014, we continued our third of five years in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. This class was the annual opening all group retreat for Diaconate Formation. The focus of this retreat was that of family. Family, as it relates to each of our personal families (i.e. small church community), the Diaconate, and the larger family including our parish and local communities as well as the larger Church. This also …

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How the journey to the Diaconate all began, someone asked….

In 2010, we were at a good friend’s home having dinner. After dinner, one of our friends said ‘Jay, you do a lot of good things at your parish, have you ever thought about being a deacon?’ The friend had a deacon in his parish and had been asked to think about the diaconate himself.  Candy and I thought about it, prayed about it, and talked about it.  After about six months, we decided to look into the diaconate process …

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Diaconate Journey Continues…Candidacy Year II Begins

On Saturday, September 6, 2014 we started our third of five years in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. We were excited as we walked down the halls of Bishop Alemany High School trying to locate our new classroom.  As we started to see our classmates, we knew we were near. We found out that an additional couple had joined the Spanish class. They were in the formation program previously, had taken a leave …

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Religious Education Needs Teachers!

Holy Family’s Religious Education (RE)  is currently seeking 2 catechists (a.k.a. religion teachers) to join our Wednesday grades 1-5 team! Wednesday RE meets from 4pm-5:15pm in the Education Center.  No experience required – just a heart to share your faith! You will receive a catechist/teacher guide and access to the training and resources of the RE Office. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Colette Villegas, Director of Faith Formation for Children  626.403.6118.  Cvillegas at Holy Family.org Religious Education/Formation at …

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Ministry of the Arts

Mission:Pope St. John Paul II in a letter to artists said that the Church needs artists, and that art needs the Church. This statement can be said to drive our mission of the Ministry of the Arts. We offer arts programs that are an integral part of Holy Family Church. Through the arts (music, painting, sculpture, literature, dance, theatre, film, and architecture), we aim to deepen a connection to God; to emphasize the sacredness and mystery of human life; and …

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Senior Scam Stopper and more

Holy Family’s Pastoral Care Ministry would like our seniors (and the folks who love them 🙂 ) to know about the following opportunities taking place in our community: Monday, September 8th San Marino Senior Scam StopperCrowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA 9110810 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Monday, September 15thLA County Assessor’s Property Assessment Workshop1301 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 915069:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Tuesday, October 21stGlendora Senior Scam StopperLa Fetra Senior Center, 333 E Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA …

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