Mission Statement Holy Family, a Eucharistic community, invites its young people and adults to serve at the table of the Lord. Altar Servers help facilitate our Eucharistic liturgies in a regular and reverent manner. About the Ministry Serving the people of God while we worship in the church is a way of growing closer to God. We cannot see God. But when we do something for God’s people, we give worship and honor to God and encounter the living God. …
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 …
CONTACT: Joe Manahan – jmanahan@holyfamily.org or 626-403-6149 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 …
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 …
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 …
Download: Holy Family Volunteer Recognition VOLUNTEER for Holy Family • Where is God calling you? Join the fun, join the family, come and volunteer! It’s easy to forget that an integral part of our faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ is communion with others, especially in service. Your participation is not only welcome at Holy Family Parish, it is vital to our mission. Every single person sitting in our pews has a role here and we invite you to share …
A wedding is a day; a marriage is a lifetime For Catholics, marriage is not only a personal covenant; it is also a sacrament in which God is present in a special way in the lives of the two persons joined with Christ in a union of love. The community of Holy Family extends a cordial welcome to you who are planning to consecrate your love for one another in the sacrament of matrimony. It is our privilege to help …
– The Worship Commission seeks to encourage full, active, conscious participation of the whole community at worship to help connect faith with life. This Commission coordinates all aspects of prayer and liturgy in the parish. It provides direction and vision for what the parish seeks in communal worship.