FAMILY MINISTRY

"(Let us)...put our families in God's hands, (for)...The family is the nearest hospital, the first school for the young, the best home for the elderly.  The family...cannot be replaced by other institutions.  It needs to be helped and strengthened."  Pope Francis, July 6, 2015

                  

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”.  Luke 6:36
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Pope Francis says that mercy is "the beating heart of the Gospel".  The spiritual works of mercy are: counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish the sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, bear patiently those who do us ill and pray for the living and the dead.  The corporal works of mercy are feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, healing the sick, welcoming  the stranger, visit the imprisoned and bury the dead.  View this website to see how communities of faith around the country are living mercy.  http://www.wearesaltandlight.org/

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CREATE A SACRED PLACE IN YOUR HOME!

A Sacred space should be distinctly different from the rest of the house.
It is a place to enter into prayer and should look different than your normal living space.

However, different does not need to mean expensive.
The sacred space is typically a table-top set with religious items like: A Bible, A Crucifix, Prayer Cards, Rosaries, Candles, Statue of Mary or other saints and Holy Water.
Have everyone in the family be part of the process of setting up your sacred place.

Once the sacred space is set up, the family can bless it with Holy water with the following prayer:“Heavenly Father, we ask you to Bless our sacred space. We ask for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on this space and on our family. Help us to grow closer to you and to each other. In the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

Once in place, encourage all family members to use it.

Be patient with very small children and let them wander around, look through a board book or color.
For children 4 and older, let them lead a prayer for the whole family.
Keep prayer journals in the sacred space for family members to use privately.
Little children should be encouraged to draw pictures in their journal.

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BLESSED ARE THEY...
READ ABOUT THE INSPIRING WAY THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS THROUGH OUR MINISTRIES AT
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH  
                                                                                           
ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY -CLICK LINK
THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT - CLICK LINK
RESPECT FOR LIFE - CLICK LINK
SENIOR MINISTRY - CLICK LINK
PRAYER NETWORK MINISTRY - CLICK LINK
CARING FOR CREATION - CLICK LINK
FAITH AND ABILITIES - CLICK LINK    
SEW TIME MINISTRY - CLICK LINK     
WELCOME COMMITTEE - CLICK LINK                  
BOOK CLUB - CLICK LINK   
FAITH AND ABILITIES - CLICK LINK 
USHER MINISTRY - CLICK LINK     
RCIA - CLICK LINK                              
EVENING BIBLE STUDY - CLICK LINK
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR - CLICK LINK
CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION - CLICK LINK
LITURGY MINISTRY - CLICK LINK
BEREAVEMENT GROUP - CLICK LINK
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST - CLICK LINK
TRADITIONAL CHOIR- CLICK LINK
ALTAR SERVERS - CLICK LINK
LAZARUS MINISTRY - CLICK LINK
MEN'S OPEN GYM - CLICK LINK
CURSILLO FRIENDSHIP GROUP- CLICK LINK
ADORATION MINISTRY- CLICK LINK

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CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD...
We are holding Children's Liturgy during the 9:15 am mass at this time.

Even though we do not go to the church every Sunday "at this time",  it would nice to still build up our volunteer base, so when we start
going back we will be in full force!
We can train you on email or an interactive app.  Please email me if you are interested at familyministry@hfccmail.org. 

Children's Liturgy of the word is held on Sundays at the 9:15 am and 11 am Masses.  We are looking for adults and for youth (teenagers) to assist with this blessed endeavor. 
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is for ages 4 to 10.

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NORA’S KNAPSACKS
Nora Morris was a parishioner here at Holy Family and those of you that knew her will not be surprised when I tell you of her personal outreach to help others.
Nora put together bags with granola bars, water and various other items and kept these bags in her car.  She would drive around the less fortunate neighborhoods of Baltimore and would give them to people on the streets who appeared to be in need.  She was a brave and caring person.  Her courage has been an example for all of us.  In honor of Nora’s outreach, we, at Holy Family, have begun putting together drawstring bags of our own.  Keep one in your car.  When you see someone who is in need (when you are stopped at a traffic light, walking in a parking lot, in your daily travels) you give them a bag.  We call these bags Nora’s Knapsacks.
We will have these bags available in the Narthex every day of the week for anyone who wishes to participate.  They are empty bags (for you to fill) and information sheets for you to be part of this wonderful ministry.
 
So, now you will be prepared, for at some time in your week, or month, or year, you will hear Jesus’ words:  “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…”





 

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       FAMILY SPORTS NIGHT!


There will be a few nights during the warm months when
we will have different outdoor games available to everyone.
Ladder golf, volleyball, basketball, corn-hole and more.


Come and enjoy playing with other parishioners and have an Italian Ice or Popsicle with us!!

Dates to be announced in June.
 
If you are interested or have any questions please contact
Cyndi Zajic, Coordinator of Family Ministry at familyministry@hfccmail.org
 
 

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FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP
EVERY FRIDAY IN THE LOWER GALLERY
9:30 AM (AFTER 9 AM MASS)
ALL YEAR FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES!
JOIN US FOR A GAME OF CARDS OR MAH JONG OR CRIBBAGE!
WE WILL HAVE REFRESHMENTS AND SOCIALIZING.
We follow Anne Arundel Public School cancellations - no school or delayed school and we have no Friday Fellowship that day.

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BAPTISMAL CLASSES
 
HELD ONCE A MONTH
IN CLASSROOMS 10 AND 11
 AT 7 PM
Please contact the church office to register for a class.
(410)269-0586 or (301)261-7399
office@hfccmail.org

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HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH NURSERY
is not open at this time, due to COVID.
We are looking for volunteers!!
For 9:15 am and 11:00 am Masses
We need adults 18 years or older to assist with supervising and 17 years or younger to volunteer with the children.
Contact Cyndi Zajic at familyministry@hfccmail.org.

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                    Creating Family Memories with Parents and Children
              “We love because He first loved us.” – I John 4:19

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MEN'S OPEN GYM
7:30 to 8:30  PM
Twice a month on Sunday Evenings
January 2 and 23
February 6 and 20
2022

YOU MUST BE VACCINATED TO PARTICIPATE
At Riva Trace Baptist Church - 475 W Central Avenue
For men 18 years old or older for an hour of basketball

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“The time you spend with Jesus                                                          ADORATION                                  
in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time                                                                                           
you will spend on earth.”                                                                          
– Mother Teresa

"When we go before the Blessed Sacrament,
let us open our heart; our good God will open His.
We shall go to Him; He will come to us;
the one to ask, the other to receive.
It will be like a breath from one to the other."
– St. John Vianney

“Do you realize that Jesus is there
in the Blessed Sacrament expressly for you,
for you alone? He burns with the desire
to come into your heart.”
–St Therese of Lisieux

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A NEW MINISTRY:  FAMILY ADORATION HOUR
 
SPEND 20 MINUTES WITH YOUR FAMILY IN ADORATION.

WE HAVE ONE HOUR RESERVED FOR FAMILY ADORATION  ONE SUNDAY A MONTH
TIME TO BE DETERMINED.
We will have 3  twenty minute time slots.
 
Please email familyministry@hfccmail.org is you and your family are interested in participating in this new ministry.

                 MAKING MUSIC, PRAYING TWICE
                  “Sing to the Lord a new Song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth.” – Psalm 96:1, 2      
                COME BE PART OF OUR MUSIC CLASS FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN IN THEIR PRESCHOOL YEARS AND THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS.

                    CLASSES ARE NOT BEING HELD AT THIS TIME.

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DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.

It is a 13 week support group with videos and book studies.

We will begin a new session on January 26, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 7 pm in classroom #17.

If you are interested in attending please email Cyndi at familyministry@hfccmail.org 

WE ARE IN NEED OF SOME GROUP FACILITATORS FOR THIS PROGRAM.  IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN LEADING, CO-LEADING OR ASSISTING IN A GROUP, PLEASE REACH OUT NOW TO CYNDI AT familyministry@hfccmail.org.

MARCH 31, 2020:
FYI - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN AN ONLINE GROUP NOW...PLEASE GO TO THIS WEBSITE AND CLICK ON "FIND A GROUP" .  IT WILL SHOW YOU ONLINE GROUPS AS WELL.  GOD BLESS!

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DIVORCECARE4KIDS

A NEW GROUP WE ARE CONSIDERING

Help your children heal from the pain of divorce.

Are your children angry, hurt, and confused about your separation or divorce? A DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) support group is a safe, fun place where your children can learn skills that will help them heal. DC4K groups blend, games, music, stories, videos and discussion to help kids process the divorce and move forward. Groups meet weekly and are designed for children ages 5-12.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS (ADULTS) WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FACILITATING THIS PROGRAM.  IF INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL CYNDI AT FAMILYMINISTRY@HFCCMAIL.ORG.

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HOLY INNOCENTS

A ministry to families who have lost children to miscarriage

(410)547-3142
holyinnocents@archbalt.org

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CREATING A HEALTHY FAMILY - REMEMBER HOME SHOULDN'T HURT
You are not alone!
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

YWCA of Annapolis
https://www.annapolisywca.org/about_domestic_violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.ndvh.org

Catholics for Family Peace
www.CatholicsForFamilyPeace.org

For Grandparents

There are a few websites that are specifically for Catholic Grandparents.  
Take a look!

http://www.catholicfamilyfaith.org/grandparents.html

http://www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org/

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HERE'S AN IDEA:  CHILDREN'S MASS BAGS

Put together a bag specifically for Mass.  Have the children decide what to put in it, with your guidance.  The can change the items each week.

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SACRISTANS NEEDED:
Holy Family Catholic Church is looking for young parishioners who is interested in employment, as well as serving their parish.  The Sacristans are the individuals who prepare the church for Mass on Saturdays and Sundays every week.  You need to be at least 14 years old.  Please contact Cyndi Zajic if you are interested and want further information.  familyministry@hfccmail.org

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FAMILY MINISTRY DATES FOR 2020-21

HOLY FAMILY MINISTRY FAIR
Saturday, August 29 & Sunday August 30
In Unity Hall after every mass.
GRADUATION SUNDAY - June 6, 2020
5 pm mass and refreshments in Unit Hall afterwards.  Wear your school colors!
IN HARMONY YOUTH PLAYERS - SUMMER OF 2020
"NUNSENSE" - JULY
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" - AUGUST
PILGRIM PROCESSION OF MARY
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2020
DIVORCECARE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
13 WEEK SESSION BEGINS - Every Wednesday at 7pm in Classroom #17
Day Care Available
TRUNK OR TREAT - October 25, 2020
Games, decorated cars and best Halloween costume
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AUDITIONS - Sunday, November 1, 2020
at 12:15 pm in Classrooms 10 and 11 for children 5th grade or younger
ALL SAINTS DAY - Sunday, November 1, 2020-
Will have information on how to celebrate your values on All Saints, All Souls and Halloween
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - Thursday, November 26, 2020
10 am - Church
ADVENT  Begins November 29, 2020 -
Look for information on "The Best Advent Ever" for you and your families.
We also have a manger activity in the Narthex for Lent - take a look!
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT - Sunday, December 6th -
After 11 am Mass in the church.  Reception in Upper Gallery afterwards.
CAROLS AND COCOA - Saturday, December 12, 2020 -
Come celebrate St. Nicholas Day!  Pizza, trivia and caroling!
HOLY FAMILY MINISTRY FAIR
Saturday, January 9 & Sunday, January 10
In Unity Hall after every mass.
SCOUT SUNDAY
Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7, 2021
During Mass and in Unity Hall after 11 am mass

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
FAMILY OPEN GYM HOUR

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              FAMILY TIME                                                                                                                         FAMILY ENRICHMENT
  CREATING TRADITIONS - CLICK ON LINK                                                                                    STRENGTHENING YOUR FAMILY - CLICK ON LINK
   MY CATHOLIC HOME - CLICK ON LINK                                                                                                            FAMILY GIVING OF GIFTS AND TIME - CLICK ON LINK
    FAMILY PRAYER - CLICK ON LINK                                                                                           GOOGLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR - CLICK ON LINK
                                                                                                                                                                                                           GOOGLE CALENDAR LINK 

                                                                       THE FAMILY RAINBOW
                            There are many definitions of a family.  For us at Holy Family Catholic Church a family is a group of
                          people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation:  fellowship. We are all family here.  We
                            have many programs for all different kinds of families.  Please click on the links below to see all you
                                                                                   can be part of at Holy Family.
                                                                                        FAMILIES OF FRIENDS
                                                                                       FAMILIES OF COUPLES
                                                                       FAMILIES WITH NEWLY BAPTIZED CHILDREN
                                                               FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (PREK TO 5TH GRADE)                                                                                                                        FAMILIES WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
                                                                       FAMILIES WITH HIGH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
                                                                           FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN COLLEGE
                                                                              FAMILIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN
                                                                                       FAMILIES WITH SENIORS
                    
                                                                                                                        
                                                                    
 
                     THIS MONTH'S FEATURED ARTICLE  
                                               OCTOBER
                        LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT - CLICK FOR LINK
                                             NOVEMBER
      4 WAYS PARENTS CAN PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING - CLICK FOR LINK
                                             DECEMBER
                    MYTHS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS - CLICK FOR LINK
                                            JANUARY
5 WAYS POPE FRANCIS WANTS YOU TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY -CLICK FOR LINK                
                                            FEBRUARY                                                                                                                                                                 
                       THE POWER OF FAMILY RITUALS - CLICK FOR LINK 
                                            
                                                                                                                             THIS MONTH'S FEATURED BOOK
                                                                                                                                              OCTOBER
                                                                                   VIBRANT PARADOXES: THE BOTH/AND OF CATHOLICISM BY BISHOP BARRON
                                                                                                                                             NOVEMBER                                                                                                                                                                 MEDITATIONS ON MARY BY JOHN HENRY NEWMAN - CLICK FOR LINK                                                                                                                                              DECEMBER
                                                                                                               PRAYERS AND THE RITUALS FOR THE HOME- CLICK FOR LINK
                                                                                                                                              JANUARY
                                                                                                                     CATHOLIC HOME BY MEREDITH GOULD - CLICK FOR LINK
                                                                                                                                             FEBRUARY
                                                                                                                          THE POWER OF FAMILY RITUALS - CLICK FOR LINK
                                                                                                                (Can be found on Amazon or The Catholic Company.com)
                                                                                            
                                                                                              
                                                                             LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES!
                                                                                       OR SHOULD WE?
                                           Ever wonder if the movie you choose to view is the correct one for your
                          children and you?  Here are a few websites that can give you reviews and recommendations
                                                           of what is playing now or recently in the theater.
                                                                             http://sisterrosemovies.com/
                                                                   http://www.catholicnews.com/movies.cfm
                                                         http://www.americancatholic.org/movies/default.aspx
                                                              http://www.catholicspirit.com/movie-reviews/
                             Know what your child is watching – better yet, view it with them!! Great family night activity!

                                                
                                   
              ONLINE RESOURCES:                                                                                                       FAMILY MINISTRY CONTACT
                www.catholic.org                                                                                                    Cyndi Zajic, Coordinator of Family Ministry
              www.catholicfaith.org                                                                                                         familyministry@hfccmail.org
             www.catholicmom.com                                                                                                                 (410)269-0586
              www.catholickids.com
               http://ucatholic.com
         http://www.catholicicing.com/

"The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need."  - Pope Francis
                                                                                           

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