When a death occurs, please call the Pastoral Center. We want to be there for you at this very human, very sacred moment. We are blessed as a community when a family or friend comes to us to join them in their prayer and celebration of the life of a loved one. Those making funeral arrangements are asked to make an appointment with a member of the funeral planning ministry team.
Mission/Philosophy Our Mission Statement The mission of Holy Family School is to instill Christian values and Catholic principles in students through the Gospel message of Jesus. We foster and nurture the development of the whole child and strive to achieve educational excellence. We are guided in faith and principle by our Schoolwide Learning Expectations, and we work toward enabling our students to grow and be successful in attaining them. Our Philosophy Holy Family students are nourished by liturgical and sacramental …
Feb.15,2016. Though we are many people in many lands, we are just one family in just one world. In shared humanity and dignity, with caring, love, and mercy, we welcome the opportunities of each day. Especially on the 15th of each month, offer positive thoughts, prayers and blessing for all children in cities and villages, countries and continents, and every corner of the world. Our children are today’s gift and tomorrow’s’ promise. Be one with the family of the world …
On January 23, 2016 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at Alemany High School, Mission Hills where we had Fr. Alexei Smith speak to us on Ecumenism. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-weekly Deacon formation classes). Fr. Alexei Smith, was born in Los Angeles. He obtained his Undergraduate studies in the field of International Relations from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He was awarded a Master of Divinity Degree with High Distinction from Holy …
January 9, 2016 we continue our diaconate journey…at Alemany High School, Mission Hills. Our next class will also be at Alemany High School, Mission Hills on January 24th, 2016. One of the items that we reviewed was part of the requirements for out Baptism practicum. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-weekly Deacon formation classes). If you have been following this blog for a while, you will remember that there were practicums for proclaiming as a lector, proclaiming …
Jan 15, 2016. “Listen to the stories of a year. Hear the songs,the joys, the prayers, the best and worst of times. It is the children who speak. More than words must be heard, their voices echo through…” Msgr. Clement J. Connolly. Yes, we see their sufferings, hear their cries. We hear their pleas for respect and love. We rejoice with each step forward, We gather them all into an embrace of caring and love. We must continue in blessing, …
On December 19th, 2015 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at Alemany High School, Mission Hills. Our next class will also be at Alemany High School, Mission Hills on January 9th, 2016. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-weekly Deacon formation classes). As a couple in Diaconate Formation one of the many items that you agree to do is to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. This is also referred as the prayer of the …
The Bible that was place on the table is the one Candy received during her Rite of Acceptance into RCIA. The two sets of prayer beads and marriage medallion were gifts from Deacon Chris and Yvonne, Candy and Jay’s first year Diaconate Formation facilitators
On November 21st, 2015 the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton class met at Incarnation Parish, in Glendale. Our next class will on December 5th at Alemany High School, Mission Hills. (Click here to read all of Jay and Candy’s Diaconate blogs!) The majority of today’s class was spent discussion the General Instructions of the Roman Missal or, as it is referred to, the GIRM. Most people have never looked at the document and would surmise by the title that it contains …
Mission Statement Holy Family Church’s Giving Bank takes seriously our baptismal call to be responsible, respectful stewards of one another. Recognizing that God works in and through the world, and in each one of us, the Giving Bank provides direct relief to those in the local Los Angeles area who face food insecurity and hunger. Our action is implemented in a welcoming spirit of Christian love for one another, recognizing that all involved are assembled as God’s community. About the …