Prayers For Children

March 15, 2014 – Through prayer, thought, and blessing, let us join together in concern for the world’s children and youth. All have seen the faces of our children on cartons, flyers, TV. billboards …… The number of missing children is growing and are trafficked into slavery, prostitution, sexual exploitation, forced labor, harvesting of bodily organs, and more. Whole families are forced into bonded labor – generation after generation. The UN places trafficking as the 3rd largest criminal activity in …

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App for LIFE!

ARCHBISHOP GOMEZ LAUNCHES VIRTUAL COMMUNITY TO SAVE REAL LIVES   Archbishop José H. Gomez, joined by health leaders, mothers and babies, launched a digital App designed to offer prayers, resources and support for thousands of women and girls nationwide in crisis pregnancies. Today’s launch, at Guadalupe Medical Center in the Los Angeles community of Koreatown (3020 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 219), coincides with the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. “Today we are taking a big step to expand our circle of care and concern for unborn …

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February 15 Prayers for Children – Refugees

February 15, 2014. On the 15th, let us as a global community direct our thoughts, prayers and blessings to refugees scattered around the globe. A United Nation’s report numbers refugees at 45.2 million people. 80% live in camps in poor countries. They live in camps ranging from 46,000 people to 138,000 or more. This overwhelming number includes many children and youth. These are a generation of damaged children – no family life – no education – no health care – …

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Kindred Spirits enjoy Gods & Gifts

Six members of the Kindred Spirits had a great time at the Bower’s Museum this Saturday, enjoying the “Gods & Gifts:  Vatican Ethnological Collection” exhibition (not to mention the spectacular jewelry in the Van Cleef  & Arpels exhibit).  Consider joining us (40+ singles) for our monthly mass and dinner on the first Saturday of the month.  Please contact ,Linda Long, at kindredspirits@holyfamily.org for more information.  

January 15 – Prayers for Children

January 15, 2014 – In our shared humanity and dignity, let us join in prayer, blessing and thought for the world’s children, their families, and caretakers. We are a global family united in the love and care of all family members especially our children and youth. The problems and concerns are many and universal. All people share the same needs and basic necessities. Let us make a difference. Let us be one worldwide community – caring and supporting one another. …

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Custom Jewelry Benefits Pastoral Care

In Spanish, La Viajera means The Traveler.  The jewelry from La Viajera is certainly well traveled!  As Julia Majcher travels the world, she collects one of a kind treasures, and transforms them into masterpieces.  All of the necklaces have a story.  From the old city in Jerusalem to the Brooklyn Flea Market, Julia gathers a variety of items to create stunning works of art. Not just beads!  She uses belts, earrings, stones and more as findings for her pieces! All …

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Living our Faith in the 21st Century

Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall Join with other Holy Family parishioners for a fascinating exploration of how we can live our faith in a new way in the world—in a world of technology.  What are the opportunities for us as a community to repurpose the technological tools we use everyday—iPhones, droids, iPads, tablets, laptops–as a means of faith formation, spiritual development and spreading the Gospel message?  Technology is always …

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Today is the Feast Day of Mother Cabrini

Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized; she became a U.S. citizen in 1909. Her deep trust in the loving care of her God gave her the strength to be a valiant woman doing the work of Christ. Refused admission to the religious order which had educated her to be a teacher, she began charitable work at the House of Providence Orphanage in Cadogno, Italy. In September 1877 she made her vows there and took …

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All Saints Day

All Saints Day, the day on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, is a surprisingly old feast. It arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of saints on the anniversary of their martyrdom. When martyrdoms increased during the persecutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses instituted a common feast day in order to ensure that all martyrs, known and unknown, were properly honored. The current date of November 1 was instituted by Pope …

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October 15 Prayers for Children of Haiti

Oct. 15,2013 – This month through prayer, blessing, positive thought, and worldwide concern, we focus not only on Syria but the children of Haiti. The UN reports in Haiti – 81,600 children are malnourished – 385,000 people remain in camps in deteriorating conditions – and there is increasing drug trafficking – cholera outbreaks – gang violence, and prostitution. But there is hope. Even in the largest slum, Cite Soliel, (yes, the children still eat mud pies, live in shacks surrounded …

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