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Mission Haiti

Mission Statement: Mission Haiti experiences the vitality and love of Jesus Christ by reaching out beyond our community and sharing Christ’s presence in the impoverished communities of Haiti. Dear Parishioners,With grateful hearts, we thank you for your generosity during the Mission Haiti appealweekend.  Once again you warmly welcomed Fr. Tom Hagan and Doug Campbell fromHands Together.  You listened to their messages about the dire situation in Haiti andyou answered their plea for help with tremendous generosity.  Holy Family parish is …

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Outreach Commission

– The Outreach Commission provides servant leadership for all parish groups and ministries that reach out beyond the people who come to church, fosters cooperation and sharing of resources among groups, and sets visionary goals in keeping with the core values of our parish.

Outstanding Curated Videos from Holy Family Productions

Below are outstanding videos produced by Holy Family Productions. MOST RECENT Unity in Faith, Holy Family Retreat, 2025 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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS …

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Karl Holtsnider Recognized by Pope Francis

We are delighted that Karl Holtsnider, our retired Parish Administrator and Mission Haiti co-founder, has recently been awarded the Papal Honor “Benemerenti.”  The name of the award is translated as serving with distinction, and recognizes his personal commitment both to the Church and to the Holy Father.  An Archdiocesan celebration of Vespers with blessing of those receiving ecclesiastical honors has been scheduled for Sunday, September 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Cathedral.  We hope many of our parishioners will attend …

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History of Holy Family

Our origins were faith-filled.On May 10, 1910, seventy-five families gathered with Fr. Cotter for worship in a modest cottage at the El Centro and Fremont location. Together, they called themselves Holy Family Parish. At the time, parish boundaries extended from Columbia Ave. to the north, Alhambra Rd. to the south, Garfield Ave. to the east, and Arroyo Dr. to the west. Our origins were prophetic. Our origins were courageous.On November 24, 1923, the parish acquired the property at Fremont Ave. …

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Volunteering at Holy Family

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 …

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Italian Catholic Federation

Mission Statement The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) is a national apostolic and charitable organization based at local parishes. Through families and fellowship, the Italian Catholic Federation promotes and supports the Catholic faith and its values, encourages apostolic and charitable works, and celebrates our Italian American heritage and all the heritages of our communities. Membership is available to all Catholics. There are many members who are not of Italian ethnicity or descent but who share the ideals of the ICF and …

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History of Holy Family Church Buildings

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 …

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Prayers for Children

About Prayers for Children Prayers for Children is an inclusive ministry that welcomes people of all faiths and denominations. It was born from a deep concern for the well-being of children everywhere—our own, our nation’s, and the world’s—especially those struggling to survive in unimaginable conditions. These are the children whose lives too often seem forgotten or disposable. We invite you to join us in remembering and praying for children on the 15th of each month. This ministry is grounded in …

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