Many thanks to the Holy Family Church of South Pasadena volunteers who headed out to Dolores Mission 4/8/11, a chilly spring evening, to march in solidarity with Dolores Mission parishioners in support of those suffering in Japan. Walkers stopped periodically throughout the 1+ mile trek to pray the Stations of the Cross. The walk ended at St. Francis Xavier Church in Little Tokyo where the entire delegation was met by Father Richard Hoynes, Pastor of Saint Francis, and several members …
The mission of the Kindred Spirits Ministry is to create a Christ-centered community of fun, faith, and friendship for ‘mature’ single adults (in general, this group is ‘over 40′). Our community is built on participating in fun social events, fulfilling spiritual enrichment activities, and meaningful service projects, activities that come from our life passions within the parish and beyond it. Members of other parishes are enthusiastically welcomed as are like-minded singles who don’t happen to be Catholic. All of …
Volunteer Interest Form in PDF format for easy printing. “… gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love…” –Henri J. M. Nouwen
Mission Statement The Holy Family LGBTQ Outreach provides a dynamic, nurturing, confidential environment for the LGBTQ community, as well as their families, to be heard and to celebrate their love and acceptance in the Catholic Church. Purpose The purpose of this Ministry is three-fold: 1. To provide monthly group meetings for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families to come together and discuss issues relating to their faith and gender identity in a safe Christian environment. To facilitate this …
CrossWalk Ministry is a dynamic service-based youth ministry program designed for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth.
Together with parents, middle schoolers meet once a month to discuss how they may reach out to those in need and perform the corporal and spiritual works of mercy by participating in service projects.
We meet for family faith formation one Sunday a month, usually from 9:00 am – 11:15 am and attend Mass together.
Spiritual Direction is an opportunity to discover who we are in God, to let go of what is not working, to fully accept our lives and forgive ourselves and others. The Spiritual Direction Ministry provides this opportunity to those who seek guidance, affirmation and/or enrichment in their spiritual experience. Each spiritual journey is a personal path and all are welcome to join. An initial conversation may help you decide if this journey will benefit you. The journey begins with a conversation to determine if …
Leadership Team Ina Baskin; Diane Collison; Carlotta DeFrancisco; Donna Gibson; Mary Hannon; Valerie Harris; Judy Henderson; Angela Howell; Pam Kennington; Rose Marie Martinez; Judi Schwab; Theresa Shaw; Diane Sternal; Donna Tucker Auxiliary team members: Ana Cordero; Michell Kim If you are interested in participating in the planning and/or execution of any or all of our programs, kindly contact us: Mary Hannon, maryhannon123@gmail.com
The Dolores Mission/Holy Family Connection For several years, Holy Family parishioners have enjoyed a special and unique relationship with Dolores Mission — a Jesuit parish in the Boyle Heights section of East Los Angeles. The proximity to South Pasadena enables the Holy Family community to be in a relationship of solidarity — a friendship among people who share a common faith and a desire for deeper understanding and cultural enrichment. Our Time and Talent at Dolores Mission Holy Family’s involvement with the people of Dolores …
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 History of the Blessed Mother Prayer Group In 1987, a group of Holy Family parishioners visited Medugorje, Yugoslavia (at that time) led by Alva Lee Arnold (RIP). There, they became more appreciative of Mary’s role in their redemption, more appreciative of the precious gift of faith, and more appreciative of the prayers of the …
Mission Statement The Hospitality/Greeters Ministry promotes a welcoming environment at Holy Family. We are committed to making these words a reality for all in our parish community. When we gather, we do so as a community – to celebrate, to give thanks, to praise, to worship, to rejoice. We take joy in the presence of one another. About the Greeters/Hospitality Ministry Hospitality ministers extend a warm greeting to all who gather at weekend Masses and are available to serve at special …