Are you now, or were you at one time an expectant mother in need? Do you know expectant mothers who are in need of help and support during a difficult pregnancy? Do you have ideas for how our parish might support women during this precious time? Holy Family Parish has joined the US Conference of Catholic Bishops in their initiative of Walking with Moms in Need. This year-long initiative will focus on identifying the needs and resources needed to help …
The Pieta by Tylonn J. Sawyer Consideration of racism is grounded in fundamental scriptural beliefs: equal dignity of all people, created in God’s image; and Christ’s redemption of all. The Catechism of the Catholic Church spells this out: The equality of men rests essentially on their dignity as persons and the rights that flow from it: “Every form of social or cultural discrimination in fundamental personal rights on the grounds of sex, race, color, social conditions, language, or religion …
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-3a What is Pentecost? Our friends from Catholic Central put this …
Dear Parishioners, Greetings from the Holy Family Pastoral Care Ministry! I am writing at a challenging time for all of us. Life seems very different from a couple of months ago. The coronavirus has impacted everyone, and our ministry, which supports our seniors, has been forced to make dramatic changes to the way we operate It is our mission to bring the blessings of the Church to the elderly, the sick, and the dying in our community. We typically visit …
Dear Parishioners, I pray that you and your family are staying healthy as we continue this global journey through the pandemic. I feel so incredibly blessed to be part of this community of faith. I am especially grateful to our priests and parish and school staff for responding with extraordinary dedication and creativity to changing the ways in which we serve and minister to you. I am equally grateful to you, our parishioners, for the emails, letters and texts of …
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Holy Family Ministries continue to make efforts to stay in contact with you! Bereavement In Remembrance Of…(IRO) will be meeting on Zoom starting on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 6:30 to 7:30 until further notice. Due to the current Shelter In Place situation the Bereavement Ministry is unable to meet in person. These Zoom Sessions will focus on the current situation and in effect, the inability to meet in person and share thoughts and feels of sorrow and sadness. The …
Care, Prayer, In Remembrance Of…. (CPR) CPR is a monthly gathering of those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It is an opportunity to come together with others who are going through a similar experience. It is a support group with those who share a common faith. The session will begin on Thursday, September 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through November 5, a total of eight Thursdays! The sessions will be informal, a chance to …
April 2020 Dear Parishioners, It has been almost five years since Pope Francis delivered his landmark Encyclical Laudato Si, a call for action to all Catholics to care for our common home. Answering this call, Catholics and others around the world have been committing themselves to conserving natural resources and taking on the challenge of reversing global climate change. In the years since the Pope’s bold proclamation, environmental issues have gained more urgency in the public discourse and the climate …
