Pastoral Goals

MISSION OF THE PASTORAL GOALS 2018-2023 Holy Family is a diverse, welcoming parish committed to building a Catholic Eucharistic community of disciples of Jesus Christ which connects faith with life and reaches out to those in need. Our Pastoral Goals provide a framework and foundation to continue Holy Family’s growth as an active and energized community focused on deepening our faith and spiritual connection to God, proclaiming hope and the good news of Jesus Christ, and empowered to lead and …

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May 15th Prayers for Children

Present events seem to surround us with negativity,disbelief,and lack of concern for others. Currently there is a crisis at the US border. A caravan of 1,500 people from Central America are fleeing violence, poverty, gangs, drug cartels, death and seeking asylum in the US. Half of these refugees are children. These events compel us to join in positive thought, prayer and blessing for all refugees, especially the most vulnerable – the children. “Every refugee story is different and their anguish …

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April 15th – Prayers for Children and April 12th World Day for Street Children

April 2018 – Prayers for Children. Let us pray, bless, think positively of the children of the world especially on April 12 – World Day for Street Children. On this International Day, we hear the children speak for their rights and identity. These children are the garbage pickers of Brazil, the children living in the sewers of Russia, the beggars of India, the restavecs of Haiti. It includes the children hiding under bridges, sleeping in any shelter possible. These children …

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Landscape Revisioning Project

Landscape Project Update Dear Parishioners, Friends and Colleagues, As you know, we have re-landscaped the area around the Church to transform it into the Garden of the Angels, a memorial garden and an oasis of calm and tranquility within a beautiful native landscape environment. The new design captures the welcoming spirit of Holy Family, while introducing a variety of native and drought-tolerant plants, as well as a new irrigation system that will reduce our water usage and costs significantly. It …

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Prayers for Children, March 2018

March 15, 2018 -CHILDREN – school shootings USA – killings, wounding in almost every nation – Isis -bombings -Nigerian girls taken by Boca Haran – gun sales – What to do?  Within our homes, neighborhoods, our state, we can work for change.  We can be aware of those who bully others. We can observe and help those with depression and abuse.  We care and join in world prayer. Blessing and positive thought for all the children of the world. Donna …

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A Holy Family Prayer Service for Leah

A Prayer Service for Leah – If you would like to help Leah and her family, please accept your homework and prayer one of the above at least once a day. This past Saturday we led a prayer service for Leah Garcia. A beautiful twelve-year-old child who is scheduled for surgery next month. About seventy family and friends gathered to pray for Leah and her family. Afterwards, there was sharing and fellowship.  Before everyone left, they were given homework. Each …

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Prayers for Children- December 15, 2017

This is the season of celebration, giving thanks, and thoughts of peace. Gratefully, many children will celebrate with family and friends. Still all of us are aware of the children and youth who have no hope, no peace, nowhere to lay their head. We listen to their voices as they cry out for the warmth of love and silence of peace. Let us join together and remember all children in thought, blessing and prayer. A quote from Elie Wiesel – …

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Nov. 15, 2017 Prayers for Children – Hope

There is hope even amidst chaos and inhumanity, and we especially thank young people who are leading us out of negativity with generosity. Young people respond by becoming leaders and helping in churches, synagogues, mosques, government, arts – music, teaching and caring for children, traveling to other countries to build houses and more. In Syria, groups of young men (The White Helmuts) go to bombed buildings to rescue people. The rescued children become their son, their daughter. Their motto: “To …

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Catechist Formation, Faith Formation Center

Mission Statement Holy Family Education Formation team seeks to have all catechists who serve the people of Holy Family to be well formed in the Catholic Faith, pastorally sensitive with all learners, and Christ-like in all ways. About One Mission One Faith, Ministry Formation Centers One Mission One Faith is a basic ministry formation process for anyone who serves in the life of the Church. The goal of One Mission One Faith is growth as a missionary disciple of Jesus …

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