Holy Family Church

The red Sanctuary Lamp  by the tabernacle burns to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ.                            If you wish to have the Sanctuary Lamp burning  in Memory of a Loved one or in Thanksgiving to God, please make arrangements with the Parish Office. It will burn for one week. 

September 19th - September 25th
Offered this week
In Loving Memory of Leonardo & Maria Felix-Trejo

Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love.
Keep us close to your Son, Jesus,
in all our sorrows and joys.
Joseph, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm.
Help us in all times of discouragement and anxiety.
Holy Family of Nazareth, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love strengthen by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our family sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. Amen

                                                                      
2020 Parish Goal: $10,952.76
Amount Pledged: $9,935
Amount Received: $9,371
Thank You for your continued support! We are getting close to meeting our Goal. Just $1,581.76 to complete and reach our goal. Thank You!
"Do not neglect good deeds and generosity. God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind." Hebrews 12:16

 August 19, 2020

"With the recent explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, our brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church there are in great need of financial assistance. If you feel so called, please send a donation directly to St. George Maronite Catholic Church where the pastor Father Charles Khachan, MLML, will insure that all money goes directly to Eparchs (Bishops) of the country to assist their parishioners most in need. Please make checks payable to St. George Maronite Catholic Church, Aid to Lebanon, and mail to the parish at 6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78240."

In Jesus,
The Most Rev. Michael J. Boulette, D. Min., V.G. , Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio
Moderator of the Curia

July 8, 2020
My Dear Family and Friends of Holy Family,
I continue to pray for each of you and your families. Please continue to take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Continue to wear your mask and maintain distance from  others. If you have not been able to return please continue to watch Mass from home. Pray more often. Pray the rosary. Invite Jesus, Mary and Joseph to pray for you and continue the Holy Family Prayer at home with your family. Let us also pray for those that are sick and there families. Say a rosary for them. I have missed you all so very much. I am thankful to all of you for checking up on me and the staff. We thank  you all for your prayers and your constant support through this time. This is not an easy time for all of us and that it is even more important that we be united in prayer and in doing our part to keep each other safe and healthy. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for us.
Rev. Ralainirina Francois Rakotovoavy, MSF

Past messages can be found above in box "Messages from our Pastor"

Let us lift our parish family and friends in prayer.

Crystal Rodriguez/Her Family is asking for prayer. Crystal has kidney stones embedded in her kidney and surgery is not an option right now because of their location. It affects her daily living. Family is praying to be free from infections and for complete healing. 

Elida Gonzales/Her Family is asking for prayer for her lungs to regain strength. She is in the Covid Unit at Christus Santa Rosa and has been there for a while now. Has had pneumonia and currently on a ventilator. 

Mrs. Victorana Deleon/Her Husband and daughter are asking for our parish to pray for her. Let us pray together for a full  recovery from Covid-19. 8-22-20 Praise Report: Doing Better alert and talking. Keep the prayers coming.

Jackie Lucero/She is the 13 year old niece of Laura Deddo. Let us pray together a complete & full recovery from Covid-19. Praise Report: She has now completed her ten-day period of isolation, which means—even if she is not fully well yet—she is no longer contagious. We now include the parents of Jackie, Lance and Raquel to the prayer list and for their health.

     
     Our Parish Goal for 3 years:       $300,000   
Amount Pledged: $150,000
Pledges Received: $68,820
Percent of  Pledge Goal Reached: 50.3%
Participation: 28.4%
"What shall I return to the Lord for all the Lord has given to me?" Psalms 116:12
Please Pray for a successful campaign!

Things the CDC recommends to consider during the pandemic:
Consider limiting attendance at funerals held shortly after the time of death to a small number of immediate family members.
Take necessary precautions when planning and holding funeral services and visitations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among all those in attendance.  Those who have been exposed should be quarantined.

Practice social distancing while making funeral arrangements
If you are faced with a loss of a loved one during this pandemic please contact the funeral home of your choice by phone first to see how they can assist you. The funeral home will then make contact with the church after they have spoken to the family. The church staff will then contact the designated family member over the phone to discuss the funeral mass.

Holy Family Parish cares about you and your family. We hope that the information provided is helpful. We need to all work together to help slow and stop the spread of the virus. Our prayers are with you and your families. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us all.