amihaloew

As I shared last week, Advent is a time to anticipate Christ’s coming in history and also his coming in glory in the end of time, but we also seek his coming now to us in mystery. Besides the music being slightly different, we will have the Cave and Nativity in the front of the [...]

This last week our 8th graders visited the seminary in Wickliffe for a Discovery Day about vocational discernment! It was great to be able to show them where I discerned my call to the priesthood! Please pray for them and their openness to God’s call! We have nearly 600 downloads for our podcast, “Unveiling Christianity”! [...]

We will have the 2nd presentation of the State of the Church in the chapel at 9:30am on Monday, November 10th. Please join me for this important conversation! If you are not able to join, please find the recording on our YouTube channel. We have a Facebook page!!! If you are on social media, you [...]

As we prayerfully remember our deceased loved ones at the vigil Mass this weekend, we welcome all of our families who lost a loved one this year who returned to pray with us. Thanks to all who helped to coordinate the liturgy and reception for the families. Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord, and let [...]

This Thursday is the “State of the Church” Conversation at 6:30pm in the main church. If you are a Holy Family Parishioner, this will be a very important evening to be a part of as I share candid observations and exciting opportunities for a vibrant future for our parish. The event will be live streamed [...]

Thank you to Sally Herman and her team as we had a very successful and fruitful Parish Day of Service and Prayer last week! Many cards were written, blankets made, prayers prayed, and vines taken out from around the Holy Family statue area! Thank you to all who helped to serve and pray! As mentioned [...]

Did you know that we have two saint relics in our altar? The tradition goes back to the early church as some of the first Masses were celebrated on the tombs of martyrs. They offered prayers for them, but also sought their intercession. To this day, especially in Europe, many churches have saints buried beneath [...]

If you know of anyone who is in need of and interested in coming into the church, please reach out and give me a call/send me an email. While Sister Yvonne took inquires previously, Deacon Dale and myself are meeting with people and getting them on board. That said, we are inviting them to the [...]

Coming soon is the parish podcast: Unveiling Christianity: Encountering Beauty, Goodness, and Truth within the Church. This little internet radio show will be available on the parish website and all podcast places. Sacramental Preparation for 2nd and 8th Grade (First Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation) is beginning soon!!! Please keep our kids and their families in [...]