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And the Journey Continues… Prayers of the Faithful- a Call to Action

November 13, 2022September 8, 2017

Prayers of the Faithful is a call to action. Every Mass has something in common, while the readings might be different, the homily as well, the music and musicians change, there is one common thread, the prayers of the faithful, also called Universal Prayer. These prayers call our community to action, to remind those present of the needs of our universal church. These prayers remind all to pray for our Holy Father, Francis, for the peoples of the world, all …

Prayers for Children – South Sudan

November 13, 2022August 31, 2017

September 15, 2017 – An introduction to the newest country, Republic of South Sudan, was given by Father John from South Sudan. He spoke of severe problems due to war – ethnic cleansing, famine, destruction (scorched earth), and thousands – millions fleeing to refuge centers. And the children with no parents also fleeing in groups to the centers. So many are children parenting their younger siblings. Let us remember these children and all children in positive thoughts, prayer and blessing. …

And the Journey Continues…in Support of Transitional Deacons

November 13, 2022August 16, 2017

August 12, 2017 – from our Deacon Couple: (Visit here to read all of Deacon Jay and Candy’s blogs) Today was our first day back at the Cathedral since ordination. We were here to support those being ordained as Transitional Deacons (TDs). Some of the Permanent Deacons (PDs) present, including Deacon Jay, assisted as ministers of the cup for communion. The Mass was led by Bishop Joseph Brennan. We were informed that this was the first time that the PDs …

Prayers for Children- August 15

November 13, 2022July 28, 2017

August 15, 2017. World Humanitarian Day – August 19 – is designated by the UN to celebrate the spirit of humanity. We honor those who gave their lives working for others and those today helping millions of people. Always children come first. Daily we see children starving, fighting disease, prostituted, enslaved ….. In joined humanity, let us keep these children and all children of the world in prayer, positive energy and blessing. Each day in our communities we …

July 15 – Prayers for Children

November 13, 2022July 13, 2017

Crisis in Africa. Now four nations face starvation, disease, no food, no water, drought, terrorism, war. There are 20 million men, women and children in desperate need with 1.4 million children at immediate risk of death. Their only hope are overcrowded refugee camps. One camp, the Dadaab camp has about 500,000 refugees with more arriving daily. As a concerned world, we must send positive energy, blessing and prayer to these desperate people, hoping for political change,and world response to famine relief. The …

Now a Deacon Couple – Watch Jay’s Ordination!

November 13, 2022June 19, 2017

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 …

Diaconate Journey Continues…Ordination June 10th- Thank you Holy Family!

November 9, 2022June 7, 2017

Thank you, members of Holy Family Church, for lifting up our spirits, for your gracious and heart filled support, prayers and enthusiasm. This journey would not have been possible without the support and prayers, each prayer has given us strength, and every kind word had lifted our spirits and fortified our resolution. We continue to pray for vocations and that the Holy Spirit will continue to grace our community with the spirit of service, to call others to think and discern about the Permanent Diaconate, to open hearts, minds and spirits to the possibilities.

Diaconate Journey …. Changes Lives

November 13, 2022May 26, 2017

On May 20, 2017 we met at Alemany High School. Our next class will be May 27th at Alemany High School. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) The class today involved discussions on what impact ordination would have on us as a couple and a family as well as changes in our lives that we have experienced over the past five years of formation. We also wrote letters to each other sharing what …

I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me

November 13, 2022May 23, 2017

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me. I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me. I assure you, as often as you did it for the least among you, you did it for me.” — Matthew 25:35-40 Support our local immigrant community- Do you want to do something to help …

Diaconate Journey Continues…. May 6th – 34 more days until ordination

November 13, 2022May 10, 2017

Hi, Below is our latest blog … May 6, 2017 we continue our diaconate journey…Today we had a speaker, Sr. Mary Dominic, from the Metropolitan Marriage Tribunal with the focus being on annulments. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) One of the focus areas of an annulment is the baptismal state of the individuals. This area is also of interest for those going through R.C.I.A. In order for a baptism from another faith to …