With the devastation of the Los Angeles County fires over the past weeks, the diocese has received many inquiries about how to help the victims of this terrible tragedy. The USCCB’s Office of National Collections has notified us that Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is assisting with humanitarian relief through the local agencies on the ground [...]
The Jubilee Year is a special year of grace, in which the Church offers the faithful the possibility of obtaining plenary indulgences. Traditionally, it begins just before Christmas and ends on the Epiphany of the following year. In the United States, the Jubilee Year extends from the feast of the Holy Family (Dec. 29, 2024) [...]
Starting on Monday night is the first book session of “Why We’re Catholic”! Don’t miss out on these important discussions of understanding our faith more deeply. Bring your books, bring your questions, bring a friend! Bishop Malesic has recently published his first pastoral letter to the diocese called, “A Flourishing Apostolic Church”. It is a [...]
What are your spiritual New Year’s resolutions? As creatures created with growth in mind - physically, mentally, and spiritually - it is important that we commit each year to giving God our best, ultimately for our own fulfillment. Growing in prayer, the wisdom of the saints, celebrating the sacraments well, knowledge of the Scriptures, awareness [...]
It is my pleasure to announce that after a good deal of conversation and discernment, starting on January 1st, Mr. Bob McMurray and Ms. Kiersten Hopko who have been assisting with music these past months will become Co-Coordinators of Sacred Music here at Holy Family. Many of you may know Bob as he was with [...]
We are so grateful to Fr. Michael Denk for his wonderful mission on prayer last week! It was so inspiring to hear about not just the need for prayer, but also to be led through different ways of prayer. Every one of us can pray deeply and can hear God speak! That is how God [...]
Tune in to hear Advent reflections from Fr. David Stavarz, Administrator of Holy Family Parish in Parma. Father's weekly reflections will be new each week and provide inspiration for your Advent journey. You can listen to this week's reflection at https://am1260therock.podbean.com/e/reflection-for-the-1st-week-of-advent/
Advent is here!!! In this beautiful season of preparation for Christmas we remember Christ’s coming in history, we acknowledge his current coming to us in mystery (Life of prayer and sacraments), and also anticipate his coming in glory at his Second Coming. The beginning of Advent marks a new liturgical year, so happy new year!!! [...]
Recently, the USCCB has made December 9th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (which falls on a Monday this year) a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses on that Monday at 8:30am, 4:30pm, and 7pm. Remember, we see this not simply as a day of Obligation, but of Opportunity! We have a great [...]
Please join us at 7:00 P.M. on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for three evenings of prayer. music and wonder. “Pray Advent” Mission is presented by Fr. Michael Denk.
