by Jay Krueger, Holy Family Parishioner In the America magazine article “Night Shift – How I learned to take homeless personally” James Lang discusses how he is able to put a face on the poor by being an overnight chaperone for three homeless families in a program called family promise. I was overwhelmed after 5:30pm when my wife and I went to collect the items for the Holy Family Giving Bank. The yellow bin that had been filled a few …
Fr. James Martin, SJ has a new book out entitled, Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life (soon to be, if not already, available at the Holy Family bookstore). Fr. Martin, SJ, who you may know from his many appearances on the Stephen Colbert show, says in his book that if we are truly filled with the Holy Spirit then we should be joy-filled- as that is one of the …
Holy Family has launched an official Facebook page – but don’t be fooled by any “look-alikes” – be sure to “like” and “link” to this page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Family-Church-South-Pasadena/132521810182790 We are excited to have yet another channel for sharing information and “The Good News” with parishioners and the rest of the world. Check in to our Facebook page everyday to read the latest post. You will find them illuminating, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes amusing but always interesting, and worth sharing. If you have …
Many of us are struggling with the new economic realities of the past two or three years. Unemployment, and underemployment, figures continue to be gloomy. Countless people have been looking for work for months without success. Our faith can be challenged at times like this, and it can be hard to keep optimistic and cheerful when, however hard we try, doors are constantly shut in our face. It’s only natural to question and doubt God. “Where is God in all …
This was sent to me by a friend reflecting on the sad death of Apple Founder Steve Jobs. I think it is worth sharing. “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” —Steve Jobs At the passing of Steve Jobs, Apple founder and business mogul, we learned a new “i” word – iSad. People immediately began texting, tweeting and facebooking “iSad” and other messages as a way of expressing their grief over the …
I am amazed each time I have the privilege of meeting with a parishioner who wants to become more involved in their Church by volunteering. I am awed by their generosity, their openness to the Spirit of God’s call, and often by their remarkable faith journey. But it is just as often that I am startled by their humility. Again and again when I suggest that a person consider bringing Eucharist to the home-bound or becoming a Catechist, I receive …
Holy Family is in need of Catechists, those willing to share faith with children, teens and adults. Recruiting catechists is one of the most difficult challenges that catechetical leaders face! We catechists know that the invitation to become a catechist, while flattering, can also be intimidating. We’re not sure if we are qualified or capable of forming others in the faith. As a result, we often come into this ministry with a bit of reluctance, maybe a little fear! Fear …
Historically, the Roman Catholic tradition has defined grace as the God-given gift of salvation granted to humanity. Our parish has embraced an expanded definition to include the time we spend honoring God in prayer and worship, sharing love with family, friends, and our faith community…
One Light, One World Cambria Smith and Fr. Jose Parathanal, on behalf of the Holy Family community, received this light in remembrance of the many whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001. Our thoughts turn to the somber events when so many innocent lives were lost in the brutal assault on the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the further attacks in Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. On the tenth anniversary may we remember our beloved dead and …