June 2016 – Holy Family Church

Diaconate Journey – Diaconate Ordination

November 13, 2022June 15, 2016

On June 11, 2016 most of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class was present to help with the ordination of thirteen men to the order of the permanent diaconate. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes). Here is a link to the homily that Archbishop Gomez that he made at the ceremony: . This is a link to a video summary of the ordination: https://www.facebook.com/olacathedral/videos/10154321643656383/ This was the fifth ordination that Jay had attended and …

Prayers for Children-World Refugee Day

November 13, 2022June 15, 2016

June 15, 2016. Let us focus our prayers, blessings and positive thoughts on the hungry, the starving, the thirsty. Every 10 seconds a child dies of hunger. This is due not only to government mismanagement and war but also the drought. Throughout the world – Africa, South America, Canada, the Mediterranean, Central Europe, the United States and more – children and families are starving. Water is so scarce, crops cannot grow. Let us show our concern and continue our service …

Diaconate Journey Continues… Last Class of Year 4

November 13, 2022June 7, 2016

On June 4, 2016 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at St. Louis of France La Puente. This was our last class of fourth year. We will return here on September 10th to begin our 5th and final year of diaconate formation. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes). Milia Islam-Majeed (pictured) and Fr. Alexei Smith did a wonderful presentation on the Islamic faith. Milia is the Executive Directive of the South …