A Brief History Originally, the Pope was chosen by the senior clergy of Rome. In 1059, this responsibility was restricted to the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Today, only Cardinals under the age of 80 at the time of a papal vacancy are eligible to vote. Since the Pope is also the Bishop of Rome, only someone eligible to be ordained a bishop can be elected. Technically, this means any baptized Catholic male could be chosen. (Fun fact: Pope …
Embracing the Beginning of Life – A ministry which seeks to build an awareness within our parish that ‘Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from moment of conception. From the first moment of existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person – among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life’ Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2270. Join us in praying the Pro-life rosary every 3rd Tuesday of the …
Mission StatementHoly Family, as an initiating community, nurtures individuals on their faith journeys, challenging them to live the Gospel message as Catholic Christians. New Inquiry (Precatechumenate) session to begin following EasterJoin our warm and welcoming team and you look at the Catholic way of life. Pope Francis said, “Find new ways to spread the word of God to every corner of the world.” OCIA is one way this community attempts to share the good news about Jesus Christ to the …
Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J. Session 1 Introduction Chapter 1 The Wild One Chapter 2 The Cruelty Points Chapter 3 The Blindfold Chapter 4 The Tribe to End all Tribes Chapter 5 Actamiento Chapter 6 Visible Entirely Chapter 7 The Windows Chapter 8 Households of God Chapter 9 Fastest Route
The Brothers of Holy Family are committed to deepening their spiritual lives in accordance with the Gospel and Church teaching, building up the fraternal brotherhood among their members, and serving the entire Holy Family community. We have a monthly meetup at a local restaurant. You can find the most up-to-date schedule in the Sunday Bulletin, or if you have any questions, just reach out to Antonio de Cardenas at adc201@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Sacraments unite us all before God in special rituals of initiation. They refresh our bond and presence each week, celebrating life’s joys and sorrows. The sacraments mark significant moments in our lives, from marriage to reconciliation, healing, and death. They also honor those who lead us as ordained ministers. The sacraments shape our daily routines, from morning prayers to evening reflections. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturday mornings from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to …
CONTACT: Joe Manahan (jmanahan@holyfamily.org) WELCOME – Join Us for Our “Prayer & Practice” Sessions! Mission Statement – The mission of the Holy Family Lector Ministry is to rouse the faith of the assembly and inspire them to discipleship by proclaiming the Word of the Lord with clarity and conviction. About the Lector Ministry The Lector Ministry makes a truly satisfying and meaningful contribution to Eucharistic celebrations at Holy Family. St. Benedict says in his Rule: “They should not presume to …
To support your journey, we will provide lesson guidelines for each chapter of selected books. These resources are designed to serve as a helpful framework for your discussions, while still allowing flexibility for your group’s unique insights and reflections. If you need any additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dawn Ponnet. We are here to support you every step of the way! dponnet@holyfamily.org or 626.403.6128