HOLY FAMILY CHURCH 1501 FREMONT AVENUE SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91030

Cambria Smith, Parish Life Director Reverend Jose Parathanal, Priest Minister Fr. Bob Folbrecht, Priest Minister Monsignor Clement J. Connolly, Spiritual Director Reverend Niall O’Leary, Director of Spirituality

Reverend Anthony Scannell, Capuchin, Weekend Presider

PASTORAL CENTER (Parish Offices) 1527 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030 Phone: 626.799.8908 Fax: 626.799.0423PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. – Thurs, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil – 5:00 p.m. Sundays – 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., & 5:30 p.m.Weekdays – 6:20 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. only

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturdays – 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m., or by appointment, please call the Pastoral Center.

VOCATION OFFICE Fr. Rick Viveros Phone: 626.330.2269 Assisted listening headsets are available at weekend Masses, please see an usher. Visit our website at www.holyfamily.org.

Welcome to Holy Family Church If you are visiting, or new in our com-munity, we are blessed that you arehere to worship with us.

Our Parish Life Director, priests, and allour parish family extend to you thehospitality of Jesus Christ. If you wouldlike more information about our parishor wish to join our faith community,please visit the Welcome Center onSunday mornings or contact thePastoral Center.

Holy Family Mission StatementHoly Family Church is a welcomingCatholic Eucharistic community ofdisciples connecting faith with lifeand reaching out to those in need.

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HOLY FAMILY CHURCHOUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

THANKSGIVINGDid you know that Thanksgiving is theday on which more families get togeth-er than any other - even more than onChristmas? It shouldn’t be any sur-prise that it is also the day on whichthe most food is consumed in thecountry! But how did it all begin?Come along, as we journey into the“Behind the Scenes Making ofAmerican Thanksgiving”!The “First Thanksgiving” was celebrated in 1621 by about 53Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians, led by their chiefMassasoit, at Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. The feastlasted three days, and was in celebration of a successfulgrowing season. Numerous Thanksgiving feasts were cele-brated throughout the ensuing years, but with no regularity oruniformity. On October 3, 1789, George Washington declaredthe first Thanksgiving Day officially designated by the nationalgovernment. In his proclamation, he called for “a day of publicthanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledgingwith grateful hearts the many and signal favours of AlmightyGod”. In 1827, magazine editor and writer of the nurseryrhyme, “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, Sarah Josepha Hale,launched a campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a nationalholiday. In 1863, at the height of the Civil War, her quest wasrealized as Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a nationalThanksgiving Day to be celebrated on the final Thursday ofNovember; however in 1941, Thanksgiving was officially desig-nated as the fourth Thursday in November. On November 19,1963, John F. Kennedy became the first President to sparethe life of a turkey, which has now evolved into the tradition of“Turkey Pardoning”, carried on by all successive Presidents.As Catholics, each time we receive the Eucharist we partakein thanksgiving of the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord andSaviour, as he gave His own life so that we might live eternally.

CONTACT NUMBERSBOOKSTOREParish Hall, lower level. . . .626.403.6133

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS &REMEMBERING CHURCHDawn Ponnet . . . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.6128

EDEN CENTER – 1520 Fremont Ave.Youth Ministry & Youth Confirmation:Dawn Ponnet . . . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.6128

EDUCATION CENTER – 1301 Rollin St.School:Dr. Frank Montejano . . . . . .626.799.4354Religious Education:Colette Villegas . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.6118

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTSCall the Pastoral Center at 626.799.8908. Assistance with funeral,music, liturgy and other needs is avail-able. Funerals are scheduled fromTuesday through Friday mornings.

INFANT OUTREACH/REFERRALSCarrie-Ann Lue Sue. . . . . . .626.403.6140

LITURGY AND ADULT FORMATIONFrank Ponnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.6116

MUSICDirector of Music and 11:15 a.m. Choir:Andrew Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.61249:30 a.m. Choir . . . . . . . . . . .626.799.8908Sunday 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir:Ben Coria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323.491.8951

PASTORAL CARE(Ministry to the Elderly & Sick)Mary Ternan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.6115

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATIONParents are asked to inquire at thePastoral Center prior to the child’s birth.

ST. JOSEPH CENTER – 1524 Fremont Ave.Giving Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .626.403.6140Community Services:Carrie-Ann Lue Sue. . . . . . .626.403.6140

VIDEO MINISTRY . . . . . . . . .626.403.6128

VOLUNTEERINGMary Schimmoller. . . . . . . . .626.403.6113

WEDDINGSOne party must be a registered parish-ioner for one year before booking awedding. Call the Pastoral Center at626.799.8908 at least 6 months prior to

proposed date of marriage.

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COMMITMENT CARDSDid you remember to submit or mail in your commitment cards which you received lastweek? Your commitment to Grace, Gratitude and Generosity is important to us. Pleasecontact the Pastoral Center if you need any assistance in filling out and submitting yourpledges.

TOGETHER IN MISSIONHoly Family’s Response to Together in MissionWe have exceeded our goal of $146,862 by $2,518! More than 85 financially disadvan-taged parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will benefit fromyour contributions to provide sacramental, ministerial and educational services in their com-munities. As some of you continue to fulfill your pledge, you are also helping Holy Familyin its mission of discipleship. We would like to thank all of you who donated to Together inMission. Your generosity is exceptional and part of who you are as beloved Disciples ofChrist.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESSHoly Family is indeed a family. We care for each other and reach out to the members ofour family and all others we can help. Part of our outreach has been developing anEmergency Preparedness Committee to help parishioners prepare for natural disasterssuch as earthquakes, fires and storms. Remember, we are told that it is only a matter oftime before we have another very large earthquake or other disaster so the very best thingwe can do is to make every effort to be prepared. Please contact Marc Ulrich atmarc.ulrich@gmail.com if you have further questions.

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDRENTraining SessionsThe Archdiocese has mandated that all adults who work with oraround children in any capacity must know how to recognize andprevent child sexual abuse by attending a “Protecting God’sChildren” VIRTUS awareness session. All adults are encouragedto attend VIRTUS sessions at Holy Family. Please pre-register byvisiting www.virtus.org and click on “Registration.” If you need assistance withregistration, contact Elizabeth Calciano Fagan, 626.437.3865.Virtus Re-certificationAnyone who attended a Virtus class prior to December 31, 2009 needs to be Re-certified. Classes at other parishes may be available. Call the Pastoral Center at626.799.8908 for more information. FingerprintingView the complete fingerprinting schedule at the Welcome Center or at:http://www.archdiocese.la/about/ hr/index.php or call to schedule an appointment.Appointments are still necessary to facilitate a smooth operation in the field.

Friday, December 6, St. Christopher, West Covina, 626.338.2937Friday, December 13, St. John the Baptist, Baldwin Park, 626.960.2795Wednesday, December 11, St. Patrick, North Hollywood, 818.752.3240

Did You Know? How to communicate with those showing inappropriate behavior How should you communicate your concerns to someone who may be behaving inappro-priately with children? The “I” message is a simple way to reframe what you want to say sothat the listener hears you speak of your feelings and concerns rather than hearing a com-plaint against themselves. The “I” message, simply diagrammed is: “I feel” (feeling) when(situation) because (reason). For example, you can say: “I feel anxious when you drive achild home alone after religious education classes because that could put you or the childin a potentially risky situation.” It is a much more constructive approach than saying: “Youshouldn’t be driving children home alone because it is against the rules and puts them indanger.”

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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KINGNovember 24, 2013“Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

- Luke 23:35-43

If you are interested in bringing up our gifts of bread & wine, please see an usher before Mass begins.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEKTHIS SUNDAY: 2 Samuel 5:1-3Psalm 122:1-5 Colossians 1:12-20Luke 23:35-43MONDAY: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20Daniel 3:52-56 Luke 21:1-4TUESDAY: Daniel 2:31-45Daniel 3:57-61 Luke 21:5-11WEDNESDAY: Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28Daniel 3:62-67 Luke 21:12-19THURSDAY: Sirach 50:22-24Psalm 138:1-5 1 Corinthians 1:3-9Luke 17:11-19FRIDAY: Sirach 44:1, 10-15Psalm 24:1-6 Mark 10:17-21 SATURDAY: Romans 10:9-18Psalm 19:8-11 Matthew 4:18-22

For a reflection on the Sunday readings, pleasego to: http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml

MASS INTENTIONSMONDAY, NOVEMBER 256:20 a.m. – Diletta Bertone †8:00 a.m. – Felicidad Bautista †TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 266:20 a.m. – Mary Lou Workman †8:00 a.m. – Amy Lawrence †WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 276:20 a.m. – Antonetta Russo †8:00 a.m. – Michael McCarthy †THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 286:20 a.m. – Holiday, No Mass 8:30 a.m. – No Intentions FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 296:20 a.m. – Holiday, No Mass8:00 a.m. – Carmine Sabatella †SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 308:00 a.m. – Marte Bonnet Lewis †

PRAYER GROUPSBlessed Mother Prayer Group meets onthe 1st Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m.,Eremos Chapel, in the Pastoral Center.Contact: Margie Jaramillo, 323.257.1935FCA Block Rosary & Divine Mercy PrayerGroup meets on the 2nd & last Sundaysof the month.Contact: Ramon Lacson, 323.257.1017Mom’s Prayer Group meets everyWednesday, 9:30 a.m., at the Eden Center.Contact: Gigi Salinas, 626.799.5818Prayers for Children no meetings, justthe power of prayer. We pray for all of God’schildren on the 15th of each month. Contact: Donna Gibson,prayersforchildren@holyfamily.org

DEVOTIONSOur Lady of Perpetual Help after Tuesday8:00 a.m. Mass, followed by the rosary.Immaculate Heart of Mary after 8:00 a.m.Mass on the 1st Saturday of the month, fol-lowed by the rosary.Sacred Heart Devotions after 8:00 a.m.Mass on the 1st Friday of the month, fol-lowed by the rosary.

LITURGY OF THE HOURSLiturgy of the Hours provides psalms, read-ings, meditations and intercessions for everyhour of the day, to inspire us to pray. Comeand join us for Morning Prayer from 7:15-7:45 a.m., Mon.-Sat., inside the church. Forinfo, e-mail: funteena@hotmail.com.

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday for medita-tion, 7:00.-7:20 p.m., in the GuadalupeRoom. Sharing/discussion follows, 7:30 .-8:30 p.m. Contact: Brian O’Neill,626.482.9239 or ddscls@dy-dee.com.

ROSARYJoin us in the church to pray the rosary after8:00 a.m. daily Mass. We have a wonderfulstep-by-step guide to praying the rosary,which has all the prayers and their sequence,including the new Luminous Mysteries. Comeand pray with us and get reacquainted withthis powerful tool.

FCA/BLD HEALING MASSThe Filipino Catholic Association, in partici-pation with BLD Los Angeles, invites allparishioners to a special healing mass everyfirst Friday of the month held at 8:00 p.m. inthe church. Contacts: Jun & Alice deGuzman, 626.372.4522 or jun-alice@att.net. 3

Silence is GoldenPlease turn off cell phones and other electronic devices and refrain from texting during Mass. Thank You!

LADIES RETREATSave the Date, Feb 21-23, 2014Ladies of the Parish, take a good look at the calendar!!! The holidays will behere before you can turn around and you will be in need of a spiritual rechargeafter all is over. Our annual Ladies Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House inAlhambra on Feb 21-23, 2014 is the answer. What a perfect way to prepare forthe Season of Lent which begins on March 5th. Accommodations range fromprivate to shared rooms. Don’t miss out. Call a friend and have her join you.Reservations are now being taken. For more information please call GloriaLopez, Parish Captain, 626-799-4652 or email gloria.lopez@protravelinc.comThe Carmelite Sisters are praying for you.

BIBLE STUDYWe're beginning a study of the Sunday Advent readings this week at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdayevening in the Galilee Room. This week we'll study Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122:1-9; Romans 13-14 and Matthew 24:37-44. Please join us as we prepare for the celebration of the Incarnation,God-with-us.

THANKSGIVING MASSWe will have a special Thanksgiving Mass on November 28 at 8:30 a.m.

LITURGY MATTERSThe Fourth Session, September to December 1965On September 14, 1965 the fourth session of Vatican II opens. Pope Paul presides at asimple ceremony, lacking the pomp of previous openings. In the homily, he avoids dis-cussion on the issues before the Council and calls only for charity in dealing with oneanother. He also announces his intention to visit the United Nations in the fall. And thebest news of all, he announces his intention to establish a Synod of Bishops to advisehim. (The formation of such a group had been called for since the beginning of theCouncil and was part of the movement toward collegiality among bishops.)On September 15, Pope Paul attends the first working meeting of the fourth session.While there, the motu proprio entitled Postolica Sollocitudo is read, actually establishingSynod of Bishops promised only the day before. No one had expected such a rapidaction. Also on this day, the document on religious liberty, as promised, is reintroducedfor discussion. The scope of the document, is made clear by Bishop to Smedt(Belgium), is to address the question of “the human and civil rights of liberty on religiousmatters.” The document defends the place of conscious in such matters, as well as thenotion that doctrine develops over time. The majority generally favor the revised docu-ment, citing the growing worldwide movement towards personal independence andcivil liberty, separating civil from religious institutions. The minority caution against sepa-rating state and church, citing the Italian experience, one Spanish Cardinal (Arriba) saysthat only the Catholic Church has the right to preach the gospel. Therefore, he argues,others who want to seek converts in Catholic countries must be suppressed, even bythe state. Cardinal Ottaviani declares that only the Catholic Church has a true, natural,and objective right to liberty. The attitude of the minority is in direct contradiction to thespirit of the document on religious liberty.Those who oppose the document fear it will compromise the claim of the CatholicChurch to be the one true church while others fear losing a person’s right to religiousfreedom on the dignity of the moment. In general, American prelates, coming fromtheir long tradition of religious tolerance in the United States, jubilantly hailed the docu-ment. Bishops from heavily Catholic countries tend to oppose it, along with the curialminority. Bishop from countries where the church is undergoing persecution stronglyfavor it, including Cardinal Wojtyla of Kraków. Who eventually was chosen as PopeJohn Paul II. Despite the many speeches in favor, it seems that this declaration is run-ning into trouble and might not come to a general vote in the Council.

FREE COUPLES COUNSELINGThis opportunity is available now!Free Couples Therapy in Pasadena: Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology isoffering up to 15 free couples therapy sessions on a first-come-first-servedbasis for qualified adults. All therapy will be conducted by Marriage and Family Therapy masters studentsunder the direct supervision of licensed supervisors. Each session will be con-ducted under direct video supervision. Please contact Amy Drennan in theFuller School of Psychology at 626.204.2009, (amydrennan@fuller.edu), for anyquestions or to set up a phone intake.

ARE YOU CALLED TO SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH CHILDREN?Holy Family needs committed people to teach in our Religious Education program. Youdon’t have to be a professional teacher, or have in-depth knowledge of CatholicDoctrine. All that is required is that you love children and have a deep desire to shareand model your Catholic Faith with them. Volunteers wanted to teach religion (cate-chists*) for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Grade-schoolers on Sunday mornings (or Weds.afternoons for elementary school).Why We Need You! We need people of every station in life to develop relationshipswith each child in our programs. The diversity of our participants demands a diversity ofvolunteers. PARENT - you are the primary evangelists for your children. Serving as a catechist foryour child’s class or a concurrent class supports all parents’ responsibilities for handingon the faith. SINGLE - What a wonderful way to develop unique relationships with young people.WORKING - The powerful witness of the priority you give your faith speaks volumes tothe young people you would serve and to your own family. GRANDPARENT - Stay connected with the vitality of youth and share your stories ofour tradition. NEW TO THE PARISH or even to our FAITH? Involvement in catechetical ministry“plugs you into” the vibrancy of parish life. Don’t worry - Holy Family provides professional staff, curriculum, materials, etc. For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Mary Schimmoller at 626-403-6113 or e-mail: mschimmoller@holyfamily.org and visit www.holyfamily.org.

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PRAY FOR THE SICKPlease remember the sick in your prayers:Emily Morales Judith Buckner PatComte Lucia Nerpiol Rick HumeCarmen Chung Armando MartinezBrenda Barragan Helen Ford AnaCordero Robert Figel Sr. Joseph NallySr.

FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFELillian Perez Joel Jehning ColleenDonova Patrick Hart Francisco de laCruz Ceres (Sara’s) Pondevida Recent deaths in our Holy Family communi-ty are posted on our website. With the con-sent of the family, funeral arrangements arealso listed and updated according to themost recent information that we havereceived. Go to holyfamily.org and click on“Recent Deaths in our Holy FamilyCommunity” under “Mass”. May the soulsof the faithful departed, through the mercyof Christ, rest in peace. Amen. Namesreceived after 3:00 p.m. on Friday will gointo the following week’s Prayers for theFaithful.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTIONNovember 26, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.All are welcome on the 4th Tuesday of themonth.

BAPTIZED BABIES’ BLESSINGJanuary 12, 9:30 a.m.Anyone who has recently had a baby bap-tized is welcome to receive a special bless-ing. Please call in advance to celebrate withus for the Baptized Babies’ Blessing.Contact: Pastoral Center, 626.799.8908

ANOINTING OF THE SICKJanuary 18, 5:00 p.m. and January 19,11:15 a.m.The Sacrament of the Sick is for Catholicswho have reached the age of reason andwhose health is seriously impaired by ill-ness, accident, or old age, and for thosefacing surgery when serious illness is thereason.

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGDecember 1, 9:30 a.m.Couples celebrating an anniversay thismonth are welcome to receive a specialblessing. Please call in advance to celebratewith us. Contact: Pastoral Center,626.799.8908

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HOLY FAMILY BOOKSTOREBooks for all ages!Religious Items Gifts Fine Art JewelryGreeting Cards Sacramental Gifts

Bookstore HoursTuesday – Saturday. . .10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.CLOSED MONDAYS

Lower Level – Parish Hall – Elevator Access

Contact: 626.403.6133

EDUCATION/FORMATION

HOLY FAMILY TODDLER CO-OPThe Toddler Co-Op is a fully cooperative experience for walking toddlers between theages of 1 and 3½ years. The Toddler Co-op meets during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on mostSundays from September through May in the St. Joseph’s Center. Toddlers engage inage-appropriate crafts, free play, and circle time while you attend Mass. The ToddlerCo-Op will provide your little one with friendships and a faith foundation that can last alifetime. Questions? Send us an email at toddlers@holyfamily.org or leave a voicemail at626.403.6121.

SUNDAY PRESCHOOLSunday Preschool is a cooperative preschool experience for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Thecurriculum is developmentally appropriate, designed to introduce preschoolers to Godand their faith community. Calling all high school students in need of service hours!Holy Family Sunday Preschool and Toddler Co-Op are seeking responsible high schoolstudents who like working with small children to become volunteer classroom helpersduring the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Service Hours and letters of recommendation provided todeserving students. Please contact jacquilinewagner@hotmail.com 619.871.234.The Giving Bank - Reaching Out to Those in NeedIn an effort to connect our faith with life, each year the Holy Family Sunday Preschoolsupports the Giving Bank with their Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive. This year, we willagain be participating in the canned food program. Items needed include: Boxed orcanned milk, boxed potatoes, canned yams, canned cranberries, or cranberry sauce.Through participation in this community and in this ministry we can continue to live infellowship with God and the Holy Spirit.Director of Administration: Alex Uriarte lexuriarte@gmail.com, Director of Curriculum:Jacquiline Wagner jacquilinewagner@hotmail.com. Contact: 626.403.6112 or Email:hfsundaypreschool@gmail.com.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONReligious Education is a fun, engaging, active process of formation that intends to con-vert the learner to the religious tradition of the Catholic Church, with the explicit goal ofpassing on the beliefs, history, rituals and ethical code of our tradition. We invite all chil-dren grades 1-8 to participate and journey together to become disciples of Jesus. Formore information contact Colette Villegas, DRE at 626-403-6118.For regular updates see our website: re.holyfamily.orgDecember 9th: Advent Assembly! 6:00pm-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. This year'sassembly theme is "Happy Birthday Jesus!" Join us for an evening of fun, games,crafts, dinner and cake as we celebrate the birth of our Lord together! All Year 1 andYear 2 families are expected to attend - all others are welcome! To RSVP fill out theform in this week's Parish Highlight and return to the RE Office. Cost is $5 per person.

EDGE: MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRYEDGE is a fun and welcoming youth group for 6th-8th graders. We meet weekly onWednesday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Eden Center. For more information pleasecontact Angelina Duell, MDiv at edge@holyfamily.org or visit our website:youthministry.holyfamily.org/edge. EDGE seeking volunteers to join our Core Team! EDGE is the wonderful and vibrantministry it is because of our amazing, dedicated volunteers. Relational ministry is the keyto successful ministry with young adolescents so we are inviting YOU to consider joiningour ministry as a small group facilitator, musician, game/sports leader, among othergreat options! Please see our website or contact Angelina for more information.

DIACONATE INFORMATION DAYSCalled To Be A Deacon? Prospective applicants and their wives are invited to attend anInformation Day presented by the Office of Diaconate Formation. Here you can meetthe formation staff and learn more about the formation program. Sunday, January 12,2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. John Chrysostom Parish, 546 East FlorenceAve., Inglewood, CA 90301. Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St.Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 5801 Kanan Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91362.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONThe Spiritual Direction Ministry provides an opportunity to those who seek guidance, affir-mation, and/or enrichment in their spiritual experience. Each spiritual journey is a person-al path and all are welcome to discover a deeper relationship with God. Contact: MaryO’Brien, 323/550-8394Veronica Hurd, 626/627-6022 or v1veronica@gmail.comElwia Beaudette, 626.831.2462 or elwia.b@gmail.com.

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We are pleased to announce that in anticipation of holi-day gift-giving, Meg Geddes is here for a Sunday Trunk

Show with her incredible vintage medal jewelry We have at least 60 necklaces, some in sterling, some in white gold

and some in yellow gold. Some are set in diamonds or sapphires, some less expensive pieces are not. Because these are definitely one-of-a kind pieces, there is no dupli-cation of necklaces. Each necklace is unique. Most are depictions of the Blessed Mother, but we also have St.

Therese and the Infant of Prague. Meg is also producing abeautiful line of vintage reproductions in sterling silver, in-cluding Joan of Arc, Madonna of the Lilies and Our lady of Lourdes. They are like nothing you have seen. Meg has

also brought some beautiful vintage rosaries

City of Angels Jewelryy Trunk Show

Today, November 24 9a.m. to 1 p.m.

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MEN’S READING GROUPDecember 16, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., in theGuadalupe Room of the Pastoral Center.We meet on the 3rd Tuesday ofthe month to discuss booksconcerned with religious,moral, and ethical issues. Evenif you don’t read the books,you’re welcome to join us forgood fellowship! We’re readingImmigration and the nextAmerica by Archbishop JoseGomez.Available in the Holy Family Bookstore.Contact: Ron Piccirillo, 626.993.5563

WOMEN’S READING GROUPJanuary 13, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., in thePastoral Center. Please join us on the sec-ond Monday of the month in the CardinalManning room for a provocative and ani-mated discussion. Don’t worry if you don’tget a chance to read the book – come any-way, the discussion is always lively and fun.We’re busy wrapping - not reading - inDecember, please join us after the holidays.Available in the Holy Family Bookstore.Contact: Mary Miasnik, 323.222.7944

DIVORCED AND SEPARATED GROUP The group usually meets Thursday eveningsin the Pastoral Center. If you are joining thegroup for the first time, please pick up acopy of the book, Rebuilding When YourRelationship Ends. Facilitating this group areBill Metzdorf and Heidi Seber. To join, to beadded to our e-mail update list, or for moreinformation, please contact Heidi,626.233.8370.

GAY AND LESBIAN OUTREACH Many gays and lesbians feel disconnectedfrom their Church. Holy Family’s Gay andLesbian Outreach, in the spirit of ALL AREWELCOME, provides a confidential, safeenvironment for discussion, education andsocialization every Wednesday evening.Gays and lesbians, as well as their parents,are welcome. For further information pleasecontact Elizabeth S. Taylor, Ph.D., MinistryChair at 626.792.1103.

MAYFIELD SR. OPEN HOUSE Discover Mayfield Senior School of the HolyChild Jesus! Please join us on Sunday,December 8th for our annual OPEN HOUSEfrom 12:00-4:00 p.m. Mayfield is a Catholic,independent college preparatory school foryoung women grades 9-12. You and yourfamily are invited to our beautiful 8-acrecampus overlooking the Arroyo Secco todiscover our premier academic program, ourchampionship athletics, our internationally-traveling Conservatory for the Arts as well asour extensive advising, college counselingand Christian service program. This specialday includes guided tours by students, awelcome by the Head of School andStudent Body President and a performanceby our Conservatory. For more information,

please contact Clemmie Phillips,Director of Admissions, at (626)799-9121 ext. 287 or visit our website atwww.mayfieldsenior.org.

HOLY FAMILY YOUTH MINISTRYHoly Family Confirmation and Youth Ministry would like to wisheveryone a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Spots for Union Station are filling up! And as you can see, ourministry to the homeless has been fruitful and life-giving to notonly those we serve but for our teens and families. If youwould like to help feed our brothers and sisters in need atUnion Station in Pasadena, visit our website to sign-up. It’s agreat opportunity to experience God’s moving grace.

HOLY FAMILY YOUTH MINISTRYyouthministry.holyfamily.orgConfirmation Sessions will resume in January2014Confirmation 2015: Session 3 on Tuesday,January 7 at 7:00 pm or Sunday, January 12at 3:45 pmConfirmation 2014: Session 10 on Tuesday,January 21 at 7:00 pm or Sunday, January 26at 3:45 pmFor Confirmation 2015 candidates, the

StrengthFinders Retreat is Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Eden Center. If you wouldlike to attend this retreat, please make sure to fill out the permission slip on our website,youthministry.holyfamily.org. Paperwork and $50.00 payment are due by December 15,2013.

ADULT CONFIRMATIONIf you are a practicing Catholic but have not yet celebrated the Sacrament ofConfirmation, consider attending a refresher course in Catholicism. Please call Dawn at626.403.6128 or dponnet@holyfamily.org.

RE-MEMBERING CHURCHRe-Membering Church is a ministry that helps people discover what has changed sincethey have been away from the faith. It also is a warm and welcoming way to comeback—without judgment, only the loving embrace of this community. To join the groupplease call Frank at 626.403.6116 or email him at fponnet@holyfamily.org.

EMBRACING THE BEGINNING OF LIFEEmbracing the Beginning of Life - A new ministry at Holy Family which seeks to build aware-ness within our parish in accordance with the Vatican II's Charter on Rights of the Family,'Human Life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.'Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center.Contact Rafael Flores larafa@yahoo.com or Natalie Duran jasjusd@sbcglobal.net for moreinformation.

RCIA: RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OFADULTSA few weeks ago we had a Rite of Acceptance for people wishing totake a journey of faith toward becoming a Catholic. At the Rite theywere asked, “What do you ask of God and God’s Church?” We willhighlight each person’s answer in the weeks to come. If you knowsomeone who would like to take a journey of faith and explore theCatholic faith, please call Dawn 626 403-6128 or email:dponnet@holyfamily.org.Afifeh Hadizadeh said: “I ask both God and the church to help her embrace God’s loveand peace in her heart.”

HOLY FAMILY TUTORING MINISTRYYou may just be the person one of our two Catholic schools needs to tutor a child inreading or math. You need not be a credentialed teacher to participate in our ministry.We hope you love to spend time with children and love to see them become success-ful in school. We would love to see a tutor in grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5.We are also seeking two more librarians to join our group at Dolores Mission. Wewould like to put two volunteers a morning to help children check out books. Thelibrary is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only.If you are interested and can donate a half day a week, please contact MarySchimmoller, Holy Family’s Volunteer Coordinator at 626.403.6113.

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COMMUNITY LIFE

MINISTRY OF THE ARTSSave the Date December 14—AdventMovement & Meditation Of Interest About Town—"Face toFace: Flanders, Florence andRenaissance Painting" HuntingtonLibrary Art Collections, 1151 OxfordRoad, San Marino An exhibition thatreunites possibly the finest earlyRenaissance painting in Los Angeles --Rogier van der Wyden's "Virgin andChild" -- with the other half of the miss-ing devotional diptych -- "Portrait ofPhilippe de Croy." The exhibition alsoincludes two nearly identical paintingsof Christ as "The Man of SorrowsBlessing," painted by Ghirlandaio andHans Memling circa 1490, one in tem-pera the other in oil on panel. ThroughJanuary 13, 2014.IMAGE—available in the Bookstore. IMAGE is a literary and art quarterly that provides aunique forum for the best contemporary writing and artwork that is informed by -- orgrapples with -- religious faith. Committed to artistic excellence and religious truth,IMAGE is recommended for all those interested in the visual and performing arts, litera-ture and faith.The Ministry of the Arts mission is to develop, implement and sustain a holistic arts pro-gram that is an integral part of Holy Family Church and creates an enriched, vibrantenvironment that deepens people's connection to God.

HOLY FAMILY 50 + CLUBOur regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. fol-lowed by light refreshments. Our next meeting is Thursday, December 5 at 1:30. Aregifting auction is planned. You bring a no longer used, gently aged item that can bepurchased as a gift for you or someone else. For information about our Club, call ofour president Julie Smith, 626.796.2859.Continental Breakfast And Bake Sale Today!November 24, We are having our “World Famous” Bake Sale (just in time forThanksgiving) and Continental Breakfast. Please stop by – the 50+ Club has somegreat cooks. Trip – Palm Springs Follies – never to be seen again. After the current run, the Follieswill end. It’s a great show and there is a current waiting list (we have a few seats left).Date - December 11, Cost $93.00 which includes bus and show. We’ll meet at St.Joseph parking lot at 8:30 a.m., coffee, donuts and water will be available. It is sug-gested you bring a sandwich for lunch because we anticipate crowds at most restau-rants. Call Lorraine Baldwin, 626.378.0931 with your reservation, and send your checkto her at 2630 Grayson Ct., Simi Valley, CA 93065. Get your reservation and money inASAP.Dining OutDining out is on hiatus until after the holidays. Call Carol Duhs, 626.449.7809 for reser-vations. Game DaySaturday, December 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Kitchen. (Please note date change.)Call Vestina Vargas, 323,255.2460 for reservations.For bulletin submission, contact Bette Gillette, 626.799.6487.For bulletin submission, contact Bette Gillette, 626.799.6487.

CUB SCOUTSSunday December 8thHoly Family Cub Scout Pack 333 Annual Wreath Sale. Please come support yourparish Cub Scout Ministry. Kick off the Christmas Season with our Annual Wreath SaleWreaths, Garland and more!

SERRA CLUBThe Serra Club of Los Angeles invites guestsand prospective members to join them forfellowship and affirmation. First establishedin 1934 in Seattle, Washington, and nowworld-wide with 20,000 members in 36countries, the Serra Club is the lay vocationarm of the Church. Their mission is simple.They promote, foster and affirm vocations tothe priesthood and religious life. They meetfrom 12:00-1:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4thWednesdays of each month, at TaixRestaurant, 1911 Sunset Bl., Los Angeles.Contact: John Watkins (parishioner),626.432.4712

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRIESCare, Prayer, in Remembrance of …

CPR is a once-a-month gathering of those-who are grieving the loss of a loved one.Thissupport group offers an opportunity to meetwith others who are going through asimilarexperience and share a common faith.These one-hour sessions are on the lastTuesday of each month at 6:30 in thePastoral Center.

In Remembrance of ...Eight week sessions occur on Thursdayevenings, between 6:30-8:00 p.m. ContactFrank Ponnet, 626.403.6116

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS Toastmasters: 2nd & 4th Thursday,7:00 p.m., in the Pastoral Center. Wantto improve your communication and leader-ship skills? Be more effective in meetings?Get your point across more concisely? Joinus and learn how membership can help yousucceed. Contact: Mary Elizabeth Ohde,323/257-8989.

KINDRED SPIRITSParish life can be strongly marriage andfamily oriented with few opportunities forsingle adults to feel comfortable at socialgatherings or in vounteer capacities.Kindred Spirits was formed to create com-fortable ways for single adults, over 40 toget to know each other, and to build sup-portive friendships that enhance their par-ticipation in parish life as well as createmeaningful connections in their lives outsideof church. Truly great friendships haveevolved through sharing in social events,volunteer projects, and spiritual enrichmentactivities together. We attend the Saturdayevening vigil Mass each first Saturday, fol-lowed by going to a different local restau-rant. Other potential activities are discussedand plans made during these First Saturdaygatherings. If you would like additional infor-mation, please email kindredspirits@holy-family.org.

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HOLY FAMILY ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATIONThank you members for supporting the annual ICF Bishop Day Mass andChaplain Recognition Luncheon at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral indowntown Los Angeles. Many of the 18 ICF Branches and families in theLos Angeles Archdiocese joined Branch 108 in the annual Mass followedby the Luncheon in the Cathedral Banquet Hall in support of Clergy,Chaplains and vocations at Saint John's Seminary in Camarillo.On December 1, the annual celebration of Mother Cabrini is scheduledat Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Burbank. Mass in honor ofMother Cabrini at 12:30 pm followed by a Pilgrimage and Luncheon inthe Parish Hall. Cost $14 per person. Members and Parishioners invited.For reservations call 626 372-7812. Come celebrate America's firstAmerican Saint with us. Parishioners invited on December 8, to the ICF Branch 108 CHRISTMASPARTY with Santa Claus in HF St Joseph Center from 2:00 pm to 5:00pm. Attendees encouraged to RSVP, Donate $10 for gift to a preselect-ed needy family and bring canned goods for the HF Giving Bank. Call626 403-6102 or 626 372-7812 for reservations.Parishioners are welcome to come and enjoy ICF scheduled events.If you have any questions or are interested in the ICF, and would likemore information on ICF Membership, events or volunteer opportunities, please callCarmelo Sabatella or Theresa Shaw. Contact: Carmelo Sabatella at 626.372.7812, e-mailcas1810@aol.com or Theresa Shaw at 626.403.6102.

HOLY FAMILY MEN’S CLUB CALENDARMar 1 A Night at the Races “The Holy Family Derby!!!” 7:00 p.m.

Volunteers Needed - 2 Hours Shifts Mar 8/9 St. Josephs Table

Volunteers Needed - 2 Hours Shifts Saturday PM & SundayMay Games Night- “Texas Style” 7:00 p.m. (End of Year Event)

SAVE THOSE BOX TOPSTurn your grocery shopping into easy cash for Holy Family School. Just look for the BoxTops logo on hundreds of products that you probably already buy in almost every aisleof the store. All you need to do is clip and bring them to the school office. Each BoxTop is worth 10¢ and supports our HFS GAINS program. For more information, checkout www.boxtops4education.com.

FILIPINO CATHOLIC ASSOCIATIONToday, November 24, Block rosary group will meet at the Mila Padua residence. Callevent organizer Ramon Lacson at 323.257.1017 or Francis Cavestany at 323.258.3416for details.November 29, Tagalog choir rehearsal at Saint Joseph Center (SJC) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.December 02, Working Group monthly meeting 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Holy FamilyPastoral Center, Mother Teresa room.December 06, Healing mass at 8:00 pm. Call Jun/Alice de Guzman at 626.372.4522 fordetails.FCA’s Contact Information:For more information on our organization and volunteer opportunities, please call ourCoordinator Jack Abrera at 323.258.9326, or our Secretary Rey Tuazon at 323.256.4499 or our Treasurer Henry Lee at 323.258.1903.FCA’s Mission to Preserve and Share the Filipino Culture:

Religious activities like Block Rosary Group with meetings on the 2nd and last Sundays ofeach month, Healing Mass in partnership with BLD on the 1st Friday of each month, DivineMercy Celebration on the 2nd Sunday after Easter, Simbang Gabi

Humanitarian activities like helping the Giving Bank, Mission Haiti and some Filipino charitiesSocial activities like a trip to San Manuel Casino, Filipino Brunch and fellowship gather-ing, the Parish Auction and the Parish Fair featuring Filipino cuisine and the annual din-ner dance

Offering a spiritual bouquet of prayer and Masses to ill members and serving as a sup-port group for families of deceased members. All members are encouraged to contactRamon Lacson at (323) 999-7237.

HOLY FAMILY 50+ CLUBOur regular meetings will be held on the firstThursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. followedby light refreshments. Our next meeting isThursday, November 7 at 1:30. A regiftingauction is planned for December. You bring ano longer used, gently aged item that can bepurchased as a gift for you or someone else.For information about our Club, call of ourpresident Julie Smith, 626.796.2859.Dues for the 2013-2014 year of $15.00 can bepaid from now until November 1. Makechecks payable to Holy Family 50+ Club (writemembership on the advise line) and put it inan envelope marked “50+ Club Membership”and leave it at the parish office.Dining OutOur next date is Thursday, October 24, atBarkley’s in South Pasadena at 5:30 p.m. CallCarol Duhs, 626.449.7809 for reservations. Game DaySaturday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. at ColonialKitchen. Call Lou Moore, 626.281.3561 forreservations.For bulletin submission, contact Bette Gillette,

ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRYHoly Family’s neighboring city of Pasadenahas a goal of becoming a zero-waste com-munity. The Zero Waste Pasadena 2040campaign aims to drastically reduce theamount of trash sent to landfills by virtuallyevery waste producer in the community. Inreality, “zero waste” doesn’t always translateto absolutely no waste, according to a 2011report in the “Wall Street Journal, whichmarks success at 90 percent diversion orhigher. According to Pasadena’sDepartment of Public Works, the benefits ofa zero-waste objective are plentiful. Not onlywill the initiative help shape a healthier envi-ronment and save useful materials from lan-guishing in landfills, but it may even boosthiring in the recycling and manufacturingindustries.For Catholics, the importance of suchefforts was made plain at Pope Francis’installation Mass when he said, “The voca-tion of being a protector is not just some-thing involving us Christians alone; it alsohas a prior dimension which is simplyhuman, involving everyone. It means pro-tecting all creation, the beauty of the creat-ed world, as the Book of Genesis tells usand as Saint Francis of Assisi showed us. Itmeans respecting each of God’s creaturesand respecting the environment in which welive.”Also, visit us on the Holy Family website atwww.holyfamily.org/environmental-ministry/.The ministry meets on the third Thursday ofeach month at 7 p.m. in the PastoralCenter. New members are welcome.Contact Carol Polanskey at (626) 398-4262or cpolanskey@earthlink.net.How many are your works, Lord! In wisdomyou made them all; the earth is full of yourcreatures. There is the sea, vast and spa-cious, teeming with creatures beyond num-ber—living things both large and small.

Ps104:24–25

“Homeboy Heals” A program of Homeboy Industries

Looking for licensed clinicians willing to see 1 client for weekly counseling, at no charge

Sessions can be conducted at your practice or at any of the Homeboy locations

For further information please contact Mary Schimmoller, Volunteer Coordinator, @ 626-403-6113 or email: mschimmoller@holyfamily.org

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HOLY FAMILY CAREERNETWORKING GROUPWe focus on job search skills, networking,resume reviews, and interviewing tech-niques. We are no longer meeting on the2nd Wednesday of the month. Please con-tact Bruce McIntosh to arrange for an indi-vidual and personalized meeting one-on-one. Group meetings will be held as war-ranted by the number of interested partici-pants dictates. Contact info: 626.201.6717or email at bigmac5948@yahoo.com.

FR. GREG AND HOMEBOY LOOKTO HOLY FAMILY - Tattoo Removal

Are you a PhysicianAssistant, NursePractitioner orPhysician willing togive a few hours permonth to HomeboyIndustries’ tattoo

removal program? MedicalProfessionals are needed toassist in the Homeboy tattooremoval program, Y’a Estuvo(I am ready). The RestorativeJustice Ministries of HolyFamily Church have been

asked by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., to assist inrecruiting physicians, physician assistants,and nurse practitioners who are willing togive 2 to 5 hours per month to HomeboyIndustries’ tattoo removal program.Physicians do not need a dermatology spe-cialization, only a desire to share their giftsand to have a positive impact in the lives ofeveryone at Homeboy.Mental Health Workers Also NeededHomeboy is launching a new VolunteerTherapist Program called “Homeboy Heals”.Licensed psychologists, social workers andmarriage and family therapists who are will-ing to donate from one to four hours eachweek, are encouraged to consider applyingfor our new Volunteer Therapist Program,Homeboy Heals. The Program has twoparts. Option One asks providers within a 5-mile radius of our facility to counsel oneHomeboy client weekly – at no charge – inhis or her private office. The Second Option,for those whose offices are further away, isto schedule a three to four hour block of timeeach week at our Homeboy Industries’ FirstStreet location. Please contact MarySchimmoller, Holy Family Volunteer Coordinator,at 626.403.6113. or mschimmoller@holyfami-ly.org.

MISSION HAITIThe Quandary

Every day Fr. Tom faces a quandary.

In the early morning when he leaves hisheadquarters to go to celebrate Eucharistwith the Sisters, he lives his quandary. Towalk out the gate, or not? Outside thegate a group of young men, unemployedand desperate for work, accost him.

“Pere Tom, a job!!!” “Pere Tom, why don'tyou hire me?” “Pere Tom, when are yougoing to hire me?” “Pere Tom, if you don't hire ...”

As the young men grow more and more desperate, the more fierce their demandsbecome. And the more they border on violent.

Fr. Tom thinks to himself, “If only I had more jobs. I just can't hire everybody!”

Imagine having to confront such a group every morning when you walk out of yourhouse to your job, or, as is the case with Fr. Tom, to reach out to help as many as hecan. A fearful quandary.

Fr. Tom says only his prayer life enables him to face his daily quandary and still walkout the gate with a smile. Please join us in our prayer that he will always be safe.

The Mission Haiti Committee

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! BURGERS FOR BUSES!Saturday, February 1, Holy Family Parish Hall

Holy Family and parishes throughout California will once again participate in Get OnThe Bus to enable children and caregivers to visit their parents in state prisons. Forfive years, Holy Family has been involved with Get On The Bus, originally a ministry ofthe Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Burgers for Buses, a popular parish socialevent, provides funds necessary for our bus sponsorships. Watch the bulletin fordetails!

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PASTORAL CARE (MINISTRY TO THE ELDERLY AND SICK)Monthly Mass ScheduleProspect Manor: 1st Wednesday of the month, 2:00p.m., 800 Prospect Ave., South Pasadena

To notify us of someone in the parish who is sick,please follow these procedures:1. Call the Pastoral Center, Monday to Sunday if the

sick person needs to be visited by a priest.2. You will be asked a few important questions by the

staff person answering your call, as a form must befilled out. Hospital? Home? Communion? Person’shome address and phone? Parishioner or not?Elderly? Name on intercessions?

3. Please ask the staff person to notify Mary Ternan.Water Color and Drawing Art Class Offered Tuesdaysfrom 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at The South Pasadena Senior Center at 1102 Oxley St.in South Pasadena. For questions and or information, please call Lorrie at626.799.4215.

THE GIVING BANKat ST. JOSEPH CENTER (SJC) – 1524 Fremont AvenueContact: Carrie, Marlene, or Juan, 626.403.6140

Our volunteers are assured of fun, fellowship, and a friendly atmosphere.

Donations are accepted Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Press the buzzerso that we know you are there, and our staff will be happy to help you carry theitems in from your car! Please do NOT leave any items outside St. Joseph Centerafter 4:30 p.m. or on weekends. St. Vincent de Paul offers FREE PICK-UPS; call 1-800-974-3571.

Giving Bank: Monday Distribution 9:00-10:45 a.m. (Volunteers are needed 7:00-11a.m.)

Bagging Sundays: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Lunches for the homeless: Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

CARMELITE SISTERS OFFERING INFANT CARECarmelite Sisters at the Little Flower Missionary House in Lincoln Heights have addedinfant care to their program. Infant (6 weeks old) to Kindergarten (6yrs), Potty Trainingavailable. Open: M-F 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call for more information and atour: 323.221.9248 or visit www.littleflowerla.com.Please Use `Good Search.com' and Little Flower gets a donation every time yousearch! Just be sure to put Little Flower Missionary House as your designated chari-ty!

WALK FOR LIFEJoin us for the 2014 Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco.Charter Bus will depart from Saint James the Less CatholicChurch in Perris, Ca. There will be a pickup locations in nearbyDuarte, CA. Bus fare is only $75 round trip. Hotel accomodationsare seperate and can be made through the trip coordinator.

Bus departure on Friday morning January 24th, Walk is onSaturday, January 25th, returning on Sunday Evening, January26th.

For more information please contact JoseGomez at (951) 943-7799. Evenings arebest, please feel free to leave message.

DRESSES FOR HAITIFor those making pillowcase dresses for Haiti, please dropthem off at the Pastoral Center front desk. There will also bea box to collect them in the church vesibule on Sundays. Ifyou are still interested in making one (or more) it’s not to late!Please contact Karl at karlholt@holyfamily.org.

OPTIONS FOR SENIORSWe are very fortunate andblessed to have the CarmeliteSisters in the San Gabriel Valley.They are able to offer manyoptions for people, especiallyseniors. They are the ONLYCatholic religious community in

the area that is able to offer independent liv-ing, assisted living, and a skilled nursingfacility for seniors. They provide excellentquality of care, but they also are part of a lov-ing, supportive, spiritual, and compassion-ate team that cares for the residents andfamily members. They offer Mass on a regu-lar basis. Please call if you have any ques-tions and/or are thinking about senior hous-ing for yourself or a loved one.

Contact: The Manor’s Admissions Coordinator, 626/256-3055

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPSFree support groups for families dealing withAlzheimer’s.

Adult Children’s Support Group (for thosewho care for a parent or a grandparentwith Alzheimer’s) meets on the secondand fourth Wednesdays of every monthfrom 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Spouse’s Support Group meets on thesecond and fourth Thursdays of everymonth from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Meetings are held at the Mission Lodge, 824 S. Gladys Ave., San Gabriel, CA.

Contact: Larry Schulte, Ph.D.,626/795-8681 Please leave your telephone number andvarious times that he may contact you withmore information about the support group.

HOMEGIRL SALSAAll 265 Ralph's stores in Southern Californiaare now stocking Homegirl Cafe's salsasand tortilla chips. Salsas available includemorita, mango, salsa verde, mole, and picode gallo (mild and spicy). If you haven't tast-ed these salsas before, do so, and you willnot be disappointed. They are all creationsof Homegirl Chef Pati Zarate whose culinaryskills have been praised extensively and whofounded Homegirl Cafe with Fr. Greg Boyle,SJ. The salsas are also available Mondaythrough Saturday at Homegirl Cafe, 130 W.Bruno Street, Los Angeles (at Alameda --under the Chinatown Gold Line station).

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Thanksgiving Day Mass 8:30 am.

The 8:30 am Mass will be the only Mass on Thanksgiving Day.

Start your Thanksgiving at the Table of the Lord!

Bring a part of your Thanksgiving meal to be blessed

Bring bread, wine or some other part of your thanksgiving meal and join in the entrance procession. Designate one member of your family to carry up your food and place it before the altar. Gather on the front steps before Mass.

Support the St. Vincent de Paul Conference The collection on Thanksgiving day supports the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at Holy Family whose main function is to help those in need. While this ministry gives priority to our own parish people, it does not hesitate to reach out to serve surrounding areas.

Continue celebrating the day. Perhaps you would like to use this prayer

Lord, we thank you for the goodness of our people And for the spirit of justice that fills this nation. We thank you for the beauty and fullness of land and the challenge of the cities. We thank you for our work and our rest, For one another, and for our home We thank you Lord:

(Pause for other prayers of thanksgiving.)

For all that we have spoken and for all that we keep in our hearts, accept our thanksgiving on this day.

We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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Advent Opportunities 2013

Advent Wreath Blessings – Every Sunday Mass for Advent To sign up to be part of the blessing please call Erin at 626 403-6143 or email her at elima@holyfamily.org

Advent Christmas environment work-

Call Liturgy Office 626-4036116

Soup and Cinema: 6pm dinner/7pm Movie St Joseph’s Center December 6 Christmas Vignettes with Fr. Tony December 13 It’s a Wonderful Life

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Dec 12 6:00 pm and reception St. Joseph’s Center

Ministry of the Arts Advent Meditation in Movement Saturday December 14th at 10:30am Parish Hall

Advent Concert and Tamale Dinner December 14 6:15 –dinner in Hall/ 7:30 Concert in church

Advent Reconciliation Service Dec 17th 7pm Church Simbang Gabi December 20th 7pm Church and Hall reception

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THE YEAR AHEAD

March 10-12 Parish Mission

March 13-16 Religious Education Congress

May 2 Confirmation

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

WELCOME CENTERSUNDAY, DECEMBER 18:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Ariel Valdescona12:30 p.m. – Mary Azcona- Erememco, Maria Demarzzo, Patricia Palmer

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 305:00 p.m. – Marty Carmack, Catherine Coleman, Kevin Coleman, Leo DosRemedios, Bitsy Hotaling, Dick Hotaling, Esther Sustayta, Dolores TricaricoSUNDAY, DECEMBER 16:30 a.m. – Scott Delphey, Laura Escobedo, Lydia Islas, Rich Morrissey, AnneMorrissey, NOT FILLED8:00 a.m. – Eleonore Hess, Jessica Korzenecki, Thomas Korzenecki, Nancy McDonald, Martin Parkinson, Eileen Phillips, Michael Phillips, Leti Salazar9:30 a.m. – Gaelen Burgess, Diane Collison, Wanda Hinkley, Karl Holtsnider,Kathy Holtsnider, Chris Kirby, Connie Olmos-Piccirillo, Ron Piccirillo, Laura Ursitti,NOT FILLED11:15 a.m. – Mary Azcona-Eremenco, George Cabot, Dennis Diekmann,Maureen Diekmann, Debbie Eggleston, John Fuller, Nora Fuller, Karen Noyes12:45 p.m. – Dolores Alvarez, Jesse Alvarez, Carrie Diaz, Kristin Grosser, JeanLeonard, John McClurg, Jaime Sullivan, Teresa Valadez5:30 p.m. – Holly Caruso, Rita Fortner, Becky Gafvert, Anne Louit, MarleneMoore, Randy Moore, Caren Sawyer, Rosie Whitney, 2 NOT FILLED

LECTORSSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 305:00 p.m. – Terry Nally, Vince TricaricoSUNDAY, DECEMBER 16:30 a.m. – Don Clauss, Vicki Clauss8:00 a.m. – Mikki Heydorff, Tom Sullivan9:30 a.m. – Ernest Arboles, Penny Wong11:15 a.m. – Michael Cacciotti, Laurie Kruse12:45 p.m. – Norbert Bell, Lucy Lopez5:30 p.m. – Christopher Warren, Sebastian Whetsel

ALTAR SERVERSSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 305:00 p.m. – Catherine Condit, Emma Condit, Tommy Long, Maya TanasiSUNDAY, DECEMBER 16:30 a.m. – Aidan Blake, Camellia Cartland, Angelina-Rose Cotton, Patrick McDonald8:00 a.m. – Anna Esteverena, Brendan Floyd, Genevieve Harnsberger, PatreseHarnsberger, Christopher Pallares9:30 a.m. – Giovanni Butteri, Isabela Cacho-Sousa, Thomas Hatton, DelaneyMiller, Liam Miller11:15 a.m. – Chloe Baker, Andrei Cosinas, Sebastian Evans, Madeleine Hotaling,Melanie Shrock12:45 p.m. – Alyssa Adriano, Kayla Adriano, Felix Diaz, Meghan Sullivan,Michael Sullivan5:30 p.m. – Sophia Caruso, Michael Lee, Todd Sumida

HOSPITALITY MINISTERSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 305:00 p.m. – Cathy Lohr-Arkin, Mary Miasnik, Julia ScaliseSUNDAY, DECEMBER 18:00 a.m. – Judi Schwab, Patty Walcha9:30 a.m. – Patricia Lomeli, Armando Marquez, Kerrin Pittman, YadiraRodriguez Montenegro11:15 a.m. – Fran Buckingham, Manuel Gabaldon, Matt Gardner12:45 p.m. – Felicitas De La Cruz

If you are able to cover a spot that is not filled, please contact Erin Lima at elima@holyfamily.org or 626/403-6143.

TECHNOLOGY CORNER

PODCASTING AND VIDEO STREAMINGDid you know that you can watch the Mass live from your computer?Go to http://www.holyfamily.org/podcasts-and-videos/ and watchour 9:30 and other special Masses live. Did you miss the gospel andhomily? We have pod casts as well as video streaming on our website. Please visit www.holyfamily.org and select “podcasts” or “VideoMass” from the menu on the right side of the home page.

VIDEO MINISTRYIf you would like to join our hardworking video ministry staff, pleasegive us a call at 626 403-6128.

VISIT OUR WEBSITEIt is more than just the Mass schedule! We have ablog, an online prayer book, links to our Facebookpage, volunteer opportunities, information aboutupcoming events, and more!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

YOU TUBEWe have a You Tube Channel!!! Visit us athttp://www.youtube.com/user/holyfami-lyvideo. On this channel we feature thehomilies from our 9:30 masses. Tell yourfriends and subscribe!

Go to: http://www.facebook.com/holy.family.south.pasadena

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CALL TO PRAYERBegin by calling upon God: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit, Amen. Let us pause for a moment, and listen attentively to this week’spassage.

THE WORD OF GODLuke 35-43 The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let himsave himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.”Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine theycalled out, “If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.” Above him there wasan inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews.”Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not theChrist? Save yourself and us.” The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply,“Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation?And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we receivedcorresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.”Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

FAITH SHARINGChildren: Describe a time when someone you cared for hurt you.Teens: What do you think was most difficult about Jesus’ crucifixion?Adults: In today’s Gospel, we hear that the sign above Jesus’ head read “King of theJews.” If you could replace that sign, what would you write? And why?In grace: It has been said that Jesus’ real power is of love, not armies. What doesthat say about the Holy Family Community?

IN THE SPOTLIGHTGRACE, GRATITUDE, AND GENEROSITYBill Chapman officially registered as a parishioner atHoly Family in 1997, seeking to put down roots in aCatholic parish. He chose Holy Family, in part,because his grandparents were active parishionersin the 40s, 50s and 60s and his dad attended HolyFamily grade school. Bill immediately took part in“ReMembering Church” because, though he neverreally left the church, he wanted to get even closerto it. Bill called Holy Family “home”, but it took 10years for him to get more involved. In Sept. 2009Holy Family launched the Gay and Lesbian Ministry.Through this Ministry Bill finally felt “fully welcomedand accepted for who I was as God’s child, forhow he created me and for how he created me to be in his church. Through thatMinistry I came to understand that I’m not different from anyone else, that I am wel-come at the table and have been asked to be part of the church, not only the thrivingchurch that is Holy Family, but the greater Catholic church community. It opened upa new place in my heart, my self-acceptance blossomed, I felt like I got onto the freeway express lane, and there is no getting off.”In 2010 Bill met with Cambria Smith and Dawn Ponnet, who invited him to be part ofthe Evangelization Team and a Co-Chair for the very 1st Divine Dinner. Through hisinvolvement in different ministries, Bill realized that he is as much a part of the parishcommunity as anyone, “it absolutely contributed to my feelings of being loved by Godand developing self worth as a child of God. I could do good work in God’s church asa full-fledged member of the community.” Two years ago, Cambria nominated Bill for Regional Pastoral Council of the SanGabriel Region and he has now been invited to serve on the Archdiocesan PastoralCouncil. For the past year and a half, Bill has served on the Archdiocesan PastoralMinistry for Lesbian and Gay people (started by Cardinal Mahoney in 1986). Bill isnow a crucial part of the Church Environment Ministry and Ignation faith sharinggroups. But he says that getting involved with Holy Family’s Living Your Gifts, was ahuge turning point for him in seeing how he could share his gifts. “You can’t overesti-mate the slow and steady work of God, things unfold that bring us to a place wherewe’re ready and able to go forward. In 2009 God said, ‘ okay – here you go – youare ready to help build my church.’”

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