“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me….whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Mt 25: 35, 40
“…not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Phil 2:4
“The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” Prov 22:4
“Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2Cor 9: 6-8
Our Catholic faith is based on the love for one another. Let us show that love by being the hands and feet of our Lord in this world and crisis. If you need help (food, shelter, a phone call, a priest) or know of someone who needs help, especially during this time of great uncertainty, please contact Holy Family at 626-799-8908 or e-mail mary@holyfamily.org and of course, please avail yourselves of the resources below. We are here for you and we continue to pray for all of you!
- Give of your time – Please let us know if you are willing to help volunteer to bring food to those who are hungry and homebound, make phone calls or be part of a phone tree or help bring groceries or bookstore items to people’s cars.
- Give of your treasure – now, more than ever, Holy Family needs your financial donation as we are no longer getting donations at Mass. But we are still supporting our people, our priests, our staff and teachers, our community and those in need by: live-streaming Mass to anyone in the world who desires to watch it (a very expensive endeavor), giving food to hungry families, the homeless and the home-bound (through our Giving Bank and Pastoral Care Ministries) and reaching out to the lonely, the elderly and the sick. We are continuing to monitor and communicate to our “virtual congregation.” Our teachers and school staff are continuing to serve our school children too!
Food Resources
- Holy Family’s Giving Bank e-mail: marlenemoore@holyfamily.org or call – 626-403-6140 or
- LA Food Bank- www.lafoodbank.org or call (323)234-3030
- CalFresh – ,www.benefitscal.org/ or call (877)847-3663
- LA County Information Hotline- https://www.211la.org/ or call 800-339-6993 or simply dial 211
- Foothill Unity Pasadena, 191 N. Oak Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107, 626–584–7420
- Friends in Deed, – Food Pantry – 444 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91114, 626–797–2402
- Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, 1180 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-798-9163
- Pasadena Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107, 626–351–9631
- Salvation Army Pasadena, 960 E. Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106, (626)773-4404
Senior related Resources
- Adult Protective Services-(877)477-3646
- South Pasadena Senior Center ,southpasadenaca.gov or call (626) 403-7360
- Pasadena Senior Center ,www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or coll (626) 795-4331
- LA County Information Hotline- https://www.211la.org/ or call 800-339-6993 or simply dial 211
General Need (financial, shelter, food, other)
- Our Money: A Hub for Help During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Catholic Charites – www.catholiccharitiesla.org or call (213)251–3400/11,
- Friends in Deed – shelter, food programs, etc. 444 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91114, 626–797–2402
- LA County Information Hotline- https://www.211la.org/ or call 800-339-6993 or simply dial 211
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Legitimate Sources for Coronavirus Updates
The internet is a wonderful tool and gives us literally thousands of pieces of information at our fingerprints, but be aware that there are many sources of misinformation about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its spread. It’s natural and good to share “the news” with our friends and neighbors, but we urge everyone to be careful about where you’re getting information and double check sources before you share what you’ve heard or read. Spreading misinformation can lead to unfounded fears and worse. Here are a few legitimate sources to keep you up-to-date about COVID- 19.
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Johns Hopkins University – School of Public Health
- National Institutes of Health
- California Department of Public Health
- LA County Public Health
- Pasadena Public Health
- City of South Pasadena
- Harvard Medical School
- LA Times
- ABC News
- NBC News
- Los Angeles Archdiocese
And to see what is NOT legitimate information about this virus – Snopes investigates the memes, rumors, jokes, and misinformation spreading on social media in the wake of the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.