HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
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  • About Us
    • Pastor's Message
    • I'm New!
    • Mass Times
    • Watch Mass Online
    • Worship Aid for Mass
    • Become a Member
    • Bulletins
    • Flocknotes
    • Inclement Weather Policy
    • Parish Council
    • Finance Council
    • Corporators
    • Our Church and Facilities >
      • Unity Hall
      • History
      • Church Accessibility
      • Stained Glass Windows
      • Celebratory Bricks
    • Contact Us >
      • Staff Directory
    • Directions
  • Calendar
  • Giving
    • Fiscal Year Budget
    • Haiti Rectory Project
  • Ministries
    • Ministries & Organizations List
    • Children's Ministries >
      • Children's Faith Formation
      • NURSERY
      • Children's Music Classes: Making Music, Praying Twice
    • Youth Ministry >
      • YOUNG ADULTS
      • YOUTH STATIONS OF THE CROSS
      • TEEN TEAM
    • Adult Ministries >
      • Adult Faith Opportunities List
      • Current Adult Faith Studies
      • Men's Ministry
      • Women's Ministry
      • Book Club
      • Adoration Thursdays
      • Spiritual Direction
      • Monday Bible Study
    • Family & Fellowship Ministries >
      • BLESSED ARE THEY
      • FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP
      • MARY PILGRIMAGE
      • Natural Family Planning
      • NORA'S KNAPSACKS
      • SACRISTAN
      • SCOUTS AT CHURCH
      • SUNDAY WORD OF GOD
    • Social Justice, Awareness, and Service
    • Music Ministry
    • Liturgy and Worship
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • First Sacraments
    • Confirmation
    • Matrimony
    • Opportunities for Confession
    • Priests and Deacons
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Get Involved
    • men's retreat
    • MARYLAND PLUNGE
    • march for life
    • basket bingo
    • Winter Relief
    • Respect Life
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Light House Shelter
    • SYNOD 2021 TO 2023 >
      • Synod Survey
      • synod county report
      • Ten Themes of the SYNOD
      • synod survey results
    • Volunteer Requirements
  • Resources
    • Becoming Catholic
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The Fraternity of Pope St. John XXIII
Secular Franciscan Order

The Fraternity of  Pope Saint John XXIII Secular Franciscan Order meets here at Holy Family on the First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The Franciscan order is a world-wide community of Lay Catholic men and women who seek to pattern their lives after Jesus in the spirit of Francis of Assisi. Secular Franciscans are tertiaries, or members of the Third Order of Saint Francis founded by Francis of Assisi 800 years ago.

For more information on the Pope St. John XXIII Fraternity follow this link:  https://john23.sfousa.org
The recently established Secular Franciscan Fraternity of St. John XXIII in Davidsonville, MD professed it’s first candidates on Feb 1, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
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In the photo from left to right are Jeanne Catrow, OFS, Formation Director; Nina Teti, OFS; Fr. Paul Dressler OFM Cap, Presider; Ann Marie Pessagno, OFS; Bro. Stephen Wright OFM Cap, Spiritual Assistant; Chris Gordon, OFS; and Ron Van Nest, OFS, Minister.
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Our Franciscans are living the life of the Gospel every day supporting our church and community in Anne Arundel County Maryland and the world.
New Candidates Welcomed: On November 6, 2019 the Pope St. John XXIII Fraternity, OFS advanced seven inquirers to the level of candidate. They will continue their formation to eventual Profession of the Rule of St. Francis of Assisi of the Secular Franciscan Order. Pictured here from left to right are: Brother Stephen Wright, OFM Cap, Spiritual Assistant; Candidates Joanne Bryant, Kristen Bryant, Donna Giovinazzo, Cindy Daily, Joe O’Dea, Eugene Jones, Theresa Tucker; Jeanne Catrow, OFS, Formation Director; Ron Van Nest, OFS, Minister.
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Blessing of the Animals

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired Saint Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”
Holy Family Catholic  Church
826 W Central Ave
Davidsonville, MD 21035
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