Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper On Holy Thursday, we wash one another’s feet, as Jesus did for his apostles at the Last Supper centuries ago. Jesus gave us the Mandatum (Latin for mandate), the command to daily wash one another’s feet. We wash and we pray, serve in kindness, forgive eagerly, and show thanksgiving for all that is good and holy. Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion On Good Friday, we reverence the cross, saying, “Behold, behold the wood …
The Church as a Sacred Space When we speak of the Church, we often refer to the people of God. However, the church building itself holds profound significance. The word “church” derives from the Greek kuriakos (“of the Lord”). These physical structures are more than gathering places; they symbolize the Church living in a particular community—the dwelling of God with His people, reconciled and united in Christ. Entering a church means crossing a threshold, symbolizing the passage from a world …
Mission StatementHoly Family, as an initiating community, nurtures individuals on their faith journeys, challenging them to live the Gospel message as Catholic Christians. New Inquiry (Precatechumenate) session to begin following EasterJoin our warm and welcoming team and you look at the Catholic way of life. Pope Francis said, “Find new ways to spread the word of God to every corner of the world.” OCIA is one way this community attempts to share the good news about Jesus Christ to the …
Below are outstanding videos produced by Holy Family Productions. MOST RECENT Parish Retreat Journey in Faith: Our Path to Lent The archived videos below are in alphabetized categories ABUSE SCANDAL IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ADULT FORMATION: CATHOLIC LEARNING & EVANGELIZATION MESSAGES ART & FAITH TOGETHER IN MISSION BIBLE STUDY (In alphabetical order by book) CAMINO DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA CATECHESIS CHOIRS CHRISTIAN MEDITATION CHURCH ISSUES (In chronological order most recent at the end of this category) GOOD FRIDAY ECUMENICAL SERVICES …
CONTACT: Joe Manahan (jmanahan@holyfamily.org) WELCOME – Join Us for Our “Prayer & Practice” Sessions! Mission Statement – The mission of the Holy Family Lector Ministry is to rouse the faith of the assembly and inspire them to discipleship by proclaiming the Word of the Lord with clarity and conviction. About the Lector Ministry The Lector Ministry makes a truly satisfying and meaningful contribution to Eucharistic celebrations at Holy Family. St. Benedict says in his Rule: “They should not presume to …
– The Education/Formation Commission supports all levels of religious education; encouraging all to participate in life-long spiritual formation through community-wide catechesis.
Mission StatementThe Music Ministry’s purpose is to: Praise God in song.Lead and support the assembly in their active participation at Sunday EucharistFoster a sense of community and shared prayerEmphasize teachings and concepts from the scripturesTouch the heart in a way that words alone cannotExpose our parish community to different styles of liturgical music, maintaining our links to the traditions of the Church through the ages and presenting fresh music from our time. A music minister is someone who shares faith, …
Among several Spanish-speaking countries and among many Hispanics in the United States there is the custom of celebrating the passage from childhood to adolescence with a ritual that expresses thanksgiving to God for the gift of life and that asks for a blessing from God for the years ahead. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Order for the Blessing on the Fifteenth Birthday The Thanksgiving Mass for Quince años (when a girls turns 15 years old) are celebrated at Holy …
Mission Statement Holy Family strives to meet each family’s needs as they plan a funeral Mass for a loved one. The Funeral Planning Ministry guides the family through each step in the process of making the funeral arrangements. About the Ministry Under the leadership of the Director of Worship, those involved in the Funeral Planning Ministry meet with family members to assist them in planning a funeral for a loved one. The funeral liturgy which includes the celebration of the …
June 10, 2017 Ordination & Deacon Couple On Saturday morning, June 10th Jay along with eighteen of his classmates were ordained Permanent Deacons for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and he has been assigned to Holy Family Parish, South Pasadena. The ordination Mass can be viewed at this link http://www.olacathedral.org/live/ . The past week of Dcn. Jay & Candy’s life has been amazing. From the rehearsal at the Cathedral and the dinner that followed at the hotel, to the day …