Blog - Page 23 - Holy Family Church

2-18-17 Diaconate Journey Continues…Canon Law

November 13, 2022February 23, 2017

February 18, 2017 we continue our diaconate journey…at Saint Anne Church and Shrine in Santa Monica. Today we had a guest speaker, Msgr. Craig Cox who spoke on Canon Law and Canonical Services. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) In the morning, Msgr. Craig discussed the most recent Cannon Code that was published in 1983. As part of the discussion was the “Rights and Obligations pertaining to all the “Christian Faithful”, the “Lay …

Diaconate Journey Continues… Passing the Oral Interview

November 13, 2022February 10, 2017

We continue our diaconate journey on February 4, 2017 at Saint Anne Church and Shrine in Santa Monica. We will be meeting here for our next classes on the 18th of February as well. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) All Candidate Couples in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Diaconate formation (that’s us!) have successfully completed their final interviews. The interview covered not only what we have learned in our past four …

Prayers for Children – “It Takes a Healthy World to Raise a Child”

November 13, 2022February 6, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017 – Current world events and climate changes cause suffering, fear and death. The National Academy of Sciences tells us that climate change causes severe weather conditions. All of us are affected by sixteen of the 17 hottest years since 2000 causing floods, drought, fires, heat waves, rising sea levels and more. In 7 African countries, 13 million children are malnourished. Madagascar (90,000 dying of starvation) – South Sudan (food and water shortages) – Nigeria ( 1/2 of …

1-21-17 Diaconate Journey Continues… Addiction & Recovery

November 13, 2022January 31, 2017

On January 21, 2017 we met at Saint Anne Church and Shrine in Santa Monica where Deacon Brian & Sherry Clements spoke to us on Addiction & Recovery, Developing and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries in Ministry and Suggestions for Developing a Balanced Self-Care Program. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) Regarding addictions & recovery, Deacon Brian and Sherry discussed the importance of being aware of the different types of addictions that people can might, available …

Diaconate Journey 1-7-17… Deacon of the Word and Altar

November 13, 2022January 12, 2017

January 7, 2017 we continue our diaconate journey… today, Deacon Ryan Adams went over the responsibilities of being deacon at the Altar and deacon of the Word. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) The deacon of the Word would carry the Book of the Gospels in the entrance procession, proclaim the Gospel, and if a deacon was to provide a homily, it would be here, he also reads the Prayers of the Faithful. …

Prayers for Children – January 15th, 2017

November 13, 2022January 4, 2017

January 15,2017– Thinking back over the year 2016, we realize it was a most difficult and divisive year. Daily we heard the news, reports, and saw pictures of the suffering and death of hundreds – thousands of people and among the most vulnerable – the children. Now more than ever we need to reconnect to all that matters and is important to our families, nations, the world. Let us pray, bless and think positively about respect for life, common basic …

Diaconate Journey Continues…Nuptials

November 13, 2022December 28, 2016

December 17, 2016 we continue our diaconate journey at Alemany High School. Our next class will be on January 7th at Alemany High School. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) There is an expression between couples, “I would marry you all over again!” That is exactly what happened in our last class. Two of our classmates had their Wedding practicum and they both asked the same couple (Lita & Masselino) to be the bride …

Consider Signing the Catholic Climate Control Covenant

November 13, 2022December 19, 2016

Environmental Ministry In his encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, Pope Francis says that “Climate change is a global problem with grave implications. … It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day. Its worst impact will probably be felt by developing countries in coming decades.” Pope Francis also reminds Catholics in Laudato Si that caring for creation is an essential part of our faith, and he calls upon world leaders to work together to solve the …

Diaconate Journey continues…December 3

November 13, 2022December 16, 2016

On December 3, 2016 we met for our class project at St. Margaret Mary in Lomita. Our next class will be on December 17th at Alemany High School.(Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly Deacon formation classes) Our project was to help serve a Christmas lunch to families with Special Needs members. After the families arrived, signed in and had their picture taken with Santa, we greeted the families and escorted them into the hall where …

Prayers for Children… Gift of Peace

November 13, 2022December 5, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016 This is the season of celebration, giving thanks, and thoughts of peace. We think of our children and pray for peace. Also in thought, prayers and blessing – remember all the children of the world, especially those who have never known peace and mercy. They are in want and need. They cry for the warmth of love and the silence of peace. Listen to Elie Wiesel and let “Peace be our gift to each other.”