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5:30 Choir

Choir, Youth 5:30 p.m.

Mission Statement The Holy Family 5:30 Youth Choir strives for spirituality through music ministry. In a professional manner, the 5:30 Youth Choir leads the assembly in prayer through song by means of a cantor or ensemble, utilizing a variety of musical instruments and musical styles and serves the parish community in the spirit of love and sharing. “All Are Welcome” is the motto of the parish. Highlights of the 5:30 Youth Choir Ministry In addition to Sunday Mass, the 5:30 …

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Hospitality

Greeters Ministry

Mission Statement The Hospitality/Greeters Ministry promotes a welcoming environment at Holy Family. We are committed to making these words a reality for all in our parish community. When we gather, we do so as a community – to celebrate, to give thanks, to praise, to worship, to rejoice. We take joy in the presence of one another. About the Greeters/Hospitality Ministry Hospitality ministers extend a warm greeting to all who gather at weekend Masses and are available to serve at special …

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Ushers

Mission Statement The Usher Ministry serves the worshiping assembly by providing a welcoming, hospitable atmosphere and assuring the orderly progress of the liturgy. About the Usher Ministry The Usher Ministry finds it roots in Hebrew scripture. The Second Book of Kings speaks of the “doorkeepers” who collected money offerings from the people (2 Kings 22:4). Ushers are liturgical ministers, assuring the comfort of the assembly in the worship space and performing various functions during the liturgy.  Ushers help people sit …

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Community Life Commission

– The Community Life Commission is committed to providing a welcoming, hospitable atmosphere throughout the parish community. The commission fosters interaction and communication among parish organizations, encourages broad-based parishioner involvement in parish life and ministry, and promotes opportunities for community building.

Discipleship Letter August 2022

August, 2022   Dear Holy Family Parishioners, We are blessed to have so many wonderful young people and their families in our parish. As I reflect on our Confirmation candidates, this amazing group of teens continues to surprise me.  They were engaged in liturgical ministry and enjoyed in-person retreats this year. These candidates have demonstrated a desire to know more.  I have seen teens help and guide other teens throughout the confirmation process. Each month they participate in providing the …

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Pastoral Care: Ministry to the Elderly, Sick and Homebound

Mission Statement Holy Family Pastoral Care ministers to the elderly and sick members of the community with dignity and respect, offering compassionate care and encouraging a sense of belonging and connection to the Body of Christ through Eucharist and the people of God. About Pastoral Care Pastoral Care brings Church to people. It brings a sense of connection and belonging to the elderly and sick, allowing them to make a meaningful contribution to society. Over 70 volunteer Eucharistic Ministers  are …

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August Discipleship Letter

Hello Holy Family Community, According to the evangelist, Matthew, Jesus’ parting words to his disciples were: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) Every disciple of Jesus Christ shares in His mission. Adult Catholics look to grow in faith and …

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Conversion is Not Possible without Recognition of Our Sin

Conversion is Not Possible without Recognition of Our Sin Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, S.M. Fr. Ferree Professor of Social Justice President Emeritus, University of Dayton From Open Wide Ours Hearts, The United States Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter Against Racism “What is needed, and what we are calling for, is a genuine conversion of heart, a conversion that will compel change, and the reform of our institutions and society.” All of us are in need of personal, ongoing conversion. Rosary beads …

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The Scourge of Racism – Fr. Jim Heft

The middle of five children, I grew up in a family that was wonderful in bringing Protestants and Catholics together, and this was long before Vatican II. My father was a Protestant and my mother a Catholic, and despite objections from both of their families, they built a good marriage. After leaving the farm in central Ohio, my Dad worked in Cleveland for a Jew, Max Friedman, who was, to mix religions, like Santa Claus to our family. This was …

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Safeguard the Children Policies and Procedures, September 2018

Holy Family Church South Pasadena, California Safeguard for the Protection of Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures (Rev. September 28, 2018) INTRODUCTION The Imago Dei, the image of God, is the teaching of our God that all people, everyone, are made in God’s own image.  The human family is precious.  God has bestowed this honor on us, therefore, we have an obligation to honor and respect all humans.  Because of this teaching, our church and our faith …

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