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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
The child grew to maturity and was filled with wisdom
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday:
ENGLISH 6:30 am, 8:00 am,
* 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
ESPAÑOL * 1:30 pm, * 7:00 pm
* Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Saturday: 8:15 am Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm (Vigil)
Week Days:
Morning Prayer: 7:55 am
Morning Mass: Monday - Friday 8:15 am
Rosary recited after the Morning Mass
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Every Thursday after the Morning Mass
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Benediction: 5:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday (bilingual): 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
1st and 2nd Sunday of Month (bilingual):
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 7:00 pm
Fridays:
8:30am - 4:30 pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 3:00 pm
10727 So. Downey Ave.
Downey, CA. 90241
Phone: (562) 923-3246
Fax (562) 862-7020
Email: [email protected]
www.olphdowney.org
Information and requirements about
Baptisms, Marriages, Anointing of the
Sick, and Quinceañeras, see page 8.
December 27, 2015
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I saw this reflection in Bringing Home the Word published by Liguori Publication
and wanted to share it with you.
INSTINCTIVELY RESPONDING
When I was in junior high, my mother was mugged as we left our local library. A
man came out of nowhere, grabbed her purse, knocked her down, and ran. I was
paralyzed with fear until I heard my mother yell, “Janel, get him!” With no hesitation
or realization that this man might have a weapon, I took off after him. I got fairly
close before I heard my mom screaming for me.
When I got back, she was terrified. She had actually screamed, “Someone, get
him!” but that’s not what I’d heard. My instinct was to heed my mother’s words
even if doing so made no sense.
We see Jesus in the Gospel doing something that makes no sense to his parents –
something that wouldn’t make sense to most parents. Losing your child is every parent’s nightmare, and I can’t imagine the worry Mary and Joseph felt when they realized Jesus had stayed behind in the Temple.
However, Jesus was responding to his Father’s voice – he had an instinctual connection to his Father’s will, and he followed without question. But realizing the anxiety his actions had inadvertently caused his parents, he went home and lived obediently with them until he was grown.
We may not have been conceived without sin, but that doesn’t keep us from nurturing holiness in our families. We belong first to God, so we need to deepen our instinctual response to God’s call just as Jesus did. When we’re first rooted in right relationship with God, we’re able to more clearly see our family members’ needs and
how we can respond to those needs in love.
That’s what a “holy family” looks like.
On behalf of Fr. Pako, Deacon Charles and Olivia, Deacon Carlos
and Betty, and the OLPH Family, I'd like to wish you all a very
wonderful and joyful New Year. God bless you all!
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
A sincere thank you to
everyone who came and
celebrated Advent and Christmas with us and were so generous with
your compliments, donations and participation.
It’s the most wonderful church of the year
On behalf of our community, I'd like to thank all of our friends
and parishioners who volunteered to give us such a wonderful
"Christmas environment." You know too well how tedious it is
to put them all up! It's because of you that we truly felt "The
Spirit of Christmas" here at OLPH. A special thanks to Julie Bosdachin, Dennis Rogers, Mike and Bev Baumann, Maria "Trini"
Azucena, Denise Thomas, Aaron Espejo, and to all of you who
quietly and cheerfully served The People of God. We owe it to
you!
"Angels We Have Heard On High!"
You could not have the Christmas Spirit without "angels" singing beautiful church Christmas Carols. Thank you very much to
Amy Brent and our very own "Our Lady's Choir." In spite of
their crazy holiday schedule, they still made great sacrifices to
squeeze in intense rehearsals just to give us wonderful Christmas music and to most of all lead us in singing to our Emmanuel.
Muchas gracias to our Efrain Andrade and our spanish choir
for the beautiful music at our celebrations of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Posada “Misa de Gallo” and Christmas day mass.
For Our Lady of Guadalupe, Posada and Simbang
Gabi Celebrations
Muchisimas Gracias!
We thank Fr. Pako, Deacon Carlos and Betty Origel, the Hispanic Ministry and the rest of the Hispanic Community for the
successful Novena Masses. Also for the beautiful "Mañanita"
and the masses on the feast day of "La Virgen de Guadalupe."
Thank you for your delicious "pan dulce y champorado!"
Maraming salamat din! (Many thanks, too!) to the Filipino
Community, for serving us at Simbang Gabi. Thanks to the
leadership of the Romero and the Danganan families. Thanks
to all the core members and everyone else from all the various
ethnic groups who donated, served, and attended. Thank you
to all our guests from different parishes who came to visit us
and celebrate with us "The Word Made Flesh."
Thank you Deacon Carlos and Betty Origel and to our beloved
Hispanic Community for joining us and serving with us, too,
both in "La Misa y La Mesa."
Thanks to Lulu Macaspac, Francis Tanglao and the Filipino
choirs of St. Raymond and Holy Family, Artesia! For the sacrifice to rehearse every night to provide us great Filipino church
music.
Thank you so very much, Julie, for all the hardwork! We really
appreciate it.
For your Service
Thank you to all the ministers who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Servers and Ushers, and Master of Ceremonies.
From the Servant’s Heart
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Signing Up For Life!
The Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill has unfortunately become a law as Gov. Brown put his stamp
on it. But that should never stop us from defending
the lives of our brothers and sisters whom society
considers as an "expense." Thank you for your precious signatures. Let us pray hard that through our
signatures and with God's help and our Blessed
Mother's, this "unjust and inhumane law" will be
overturned. Please pray the Rosary and to our Divine Mercy. Nothing is impossible with God.
Thank you to Fr. Pako and the Respect Life Ministry
under the leadership of Glenn and Linda Malme and
all the members of Respect Life who volunteered to
gather signatures after Mass a few weeks ago.
Welcome Our Lady of Guadalupe!
We are happy to welcome the image of Our Lady
of Guadalupe to our beautiful church! This icon is
hung on the wall of our Blessed Sacrament Prayer
Room. Thank you Dennis Rogers, Mike Baumann,
Lalo Vasquez and everyone who assisted us in putting up "La Virgen" in that special spot.
Big thanks to the Fiala family especially, Bonnie
and Harvey, for donating the image. Also to The Velazquez family especially Roberto and Connie for its
beautiful frame. May the Lord and our Blessed
Mother continue to bless you and your families
abundantly.
No First Friday Exposition on January 1
We apologize for moving our usual First Friday
Blessed Sacrament exposition to the second Friday
of January. Since Friday, January 1, is a holiday we
will be closing the church right after the 10:30 am
New Year's Day Mass. Instead, the exposition and
benediction will be on January 8. Thank you for
your consideration.
New Year, New Leaf!
As we say goodbye to 2015, we pray to say goodbye to whatever it is that may have caused division
in our families and in our community. Let us move
forward and not stay stuck. It is the Jubilee Year of
Divine Mercy. Let us forgive each other and reach
out to one another. Let us also thank God for all our
blessings this 2015 and for the coming blessings of
2016.
“
LPH with a HEART”
Fr. Joseph
December 27, 2015
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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
“Let marriage be
honored among all …”
Hebrews 13:4
Sunday, January 17
9:30am - English
1:30pm - Spanish
We will be celebrating World Marriage Day
on Sunday, January 17. We would like to honor
those couples who are celebrating anniversaries
ending in 0 or 5 (5th, 10th, 20th, etc) and for
any anniversary over 50 years plus (51, 53, 62,
64, etc) at the 9:30am English Mass and the
1:30pm Spanish Mass.
If you would like to participate in the celebration, please call the Rectory at 562) 9233246.
NEWLYWEDS 101
WHAT IS IT?
Newlyweds 101: A God Centric Enrichment Program is a 6-session program designed to help newly
married couples adjust to their new lives together.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Catholic couples married for 5 years or less.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
One Friday a month
January 22
February 26
HOW DO YOU SIGN UP?
March 18
Register by emailing:
April 22
[email protected]
May 20
Suggested donation: $20 (at door)
June 24
St. Basil Church,
637 S. Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
You’ll certainly get the most out of the program by
attending all the sessions, but you may join at any
time. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.
SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL RESPECT
LIFE MASS
AND CEREMONY OF
LIGHT
ONE LIFE, ONE LIGHT
REQUIEM FOR THE
UNBORN
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 ~ 5PM
CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY
Come as a family; come as a parish; ALL are
encouraged to attend.
Some are born great,
others have greatness thrust upon them,
and others are unborn; their destiny in our hands.
Together let us commemorate and celebrate
these lives so brief, yet so precious.
Information at:
www.olacathedral.org
www.la-archdiocese.org
full-time Secretary
The ideal candidate would be working
Monday through Friday. Must have good people
skills, computer skills, typing, filing and general
secretarial skills. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Send your resumé to
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
10727 S. Downey Ave.
Downey, Ca 90241
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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KIDS CORNER
TIME FOR FAMILY PRAYER
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Show each child the correct path
to follow so each child can join in
family prayer.
Sometimes, kids need a place to go where
they can say what they want, and they won’t be
immediately punished or have to deal with a
negative reaction. It’s important to make sure
your child has such a space or time – after dinner conversations, an ice cream spot, riding
home from school – where they can tell you
what’s on their mind, good or bad, and you can
just listen and discuss, without taking the instant
parental approach. If your children feel safe
talking to you openly, you are better equipped to
notice and handle any red flags in their lives.
For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Modeling
Good Communication,” email: [email protected].
For more information, call our Parish Contact
Theresa Nicholas at 562) 862-7268.
TAKE A TIME OUT TO COMMUNICATE
STEWARDSHIP
Collection for Weekend of December 13, 2015
# of envelopes
Electronic
RE CONGRESS 2016
FEBRUARY 25 - 28
"BOUNDLESS MERCY"
The three-day weekend is open to adults and
young adults and offers
more than 200 speakers
presenting over 300
workshops, in addition to
lunchtime entertainment,
evening concerts, Liturgy
in a variety of characters,
the Exhibit Hall and
much more.
You may access the book online and register
by visiting www.RECongress.org or call the RECongress information line at 213) 637-7348 to
request your own copy of a Registration Guidebook.
Fee is $70 per person. $80 after January 8
376
66
Sunday Regular Collection
Immaculate Conception
(2 weeks = $3,275)
Retirement for Religious Fund
(2 weeks = $6,409)
School Support
Capital Improvements
$14,200
$3,129
$6,229
$124
$3,000
HOLY HUMOR
A PLACE AND TIME FOR EVERYTHING
While watching a movie recently, I couldn't
hear the dialogue over the chatter of the two
women sitting in front of me.
Unable to bear it any longer, I tapped one of
them on the shoulder.
"Excuse me," I said, "I can't hear."
"I should hope not," she
replied sharply. "This is a private conversation."
Cybersalt.org
27 de diciembre, 2015
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Vi esta reflexión en Bringing Home the Word publicada por Ligouri Publications y
quiero compartirla con ustedes.
RESPONDIENDO POR INSTINCTO
Cuando estaba en secundaria, mi madre fue asaltada cuando salíamos de la
biblioteca local. Un hombre salió de la nada, le arrebató el bolso a mi mamá, la
tumbó y se fue corriendo. Mi mamá estaba paralizada de miedo hasta que la oí gritar,
"Janel, detenlo!" Sin vacilar, ni pensar que este hombre podría tener un arma, corrí
detrás de él. Ya casi le daba alcance cuando escuché a mi mamá que me gritaba
Cuando volví, ella estaba aterrorizada. Actualmente ella realmente había gritado,
"!alguien deténgalo!" pero eso yo no lo había oído. Mi instinto fue prestar atención a
las palabras de mi madre aun si lo no tenían sentido.
Vemos a Jesús en el Evangelio haciendo algo que no tiene ningún sentido para sus
padres, algo que no tendría sentido para la mayoría de los padres. Perder a su hijo es
la pesadilla de todo padre, y no me puedo imaginar la preocupación que sentirían
María y José cuando se dieron cuenta que Jesús se había quedado atrás en el Templo.
Sin embargo, Jesús estaba respondiendo a la voz de su Padre – él tenía una
conexión instintiva a la voluntad de su Padre, y la siguió sin lugar a dudas. Pero
dándose cuenta de la ansiedad que sus acciones habían causado a sus padres, él se fue
a su casa y vivió obedientemente con ellos hasta que se hizo adulto.
Nosotros no fuimos concebidos sin pecado, pero no nos impide enriquecer la
santidad en nuestras familias. En primer lugar pertenecemos a Dios, así que tenemos
que profundizar nuestra respuesta instintiva al llamado de Dios tal como Jesús lo hizo.
Cuando estamos arraigados en relación correcta con Dios, somos capaces de ver más
claramente las necesidades de los miembros de nuestras familias y cómo podemos
responder a esas necesidades con amor.
Así es lo que parece una "Sagrada Familia".
De parte de Padre Pako, Diácono Charles y Olivia,
Diácono Carlos y Betty, y toda la familia de OLPH
quiero desearles uno feliz año nuevo.
!Que Dios los bendiga!
La Sagrada Familia de Jesus, Maria y Jose
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PROTEGIENDO LOS NIÑOS
TOME UN TIEMPO PARA COMUNICARSE
Algunas veces los niños necesitan un lugar
donde puedan ir y decir lo que quieran, y donde
no serán castigados inmediatamente o donde
tengan que lidiar con una reacción negativa. Es
importante asegurar que su hijo o hija tenga tal
espacio o tiempo, que puede ser después de
las conversaciones de la cena, un lugar donde
vaya a comer helado, o el trayecto de la
escuela a la casa, donde él o ella puedan
decirle lo que piensan, bueno o malo, y que
usted sólo pueda escucharlos y discutir, sin
tomar ninguna decisión inmediata. Si sus hijos
se sienten seguros al platicar con usted
abiertamente, usted estará mejor equipado/a
para notar y manejar cualquier dificultad en sus
vidas.
Para una copia del artículo de VIRTUS®
“Modeling Good Communication,” (Modelando
buena comunicación) por favor envíe un email
a: [email protected].
CONGRESO 2016
25 - 28 DE FEBRERO
"MISERICORDIA INAGOTABLE"
El fin de semana de tres
días es para adultos y
jóvenes adultos y ofrece
más de 200 oradores
que presentan más de
300 talleres, además de
entretenimiento,
conciertos, Liturgia de
una
variedad
de
caracteres, una sala de
exposiciones y mucho
más.
Puede acceder y reservar en línea y
registrarse visitando www.RECongress.org o
puede llamar a 213) 637-7348 para más
información o para solicitar su propia copia de
libro de registro.
$70 por persona. $80 despues de 8 de enero
HORARIO DE MISA
Año Nuevo - 1 de enero
10:30 am ingles
HORARIO DE LA OFICINA
jueves, 31 de diciembre
 La oficina cerrará a las 3:00pm
viernes, 1 de enero Adoración Eucarística
del primer viernes se ha
 Oficina cerrada
cambiado al 8 de enero
 La iglesia cerrará despues de misa
EL GRUPO DE ORACION
Lunes, 28 de diciembre ~ 7pm
Auditorio de la Escuela
Jesús dice: “Vengan a mi los que
se sientan cansados y agobiados,
porque yo los aliviaré.”
Te invita a finalizar este año y recibir el año
nuevo con alegría y gozo en el Señor.
Estelita Villegas estará a cargo de la
alabanza y predicación.
DIRECTORIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
RESPONSABLES:
Rev. Francisco G. Adame
Diácono Carlos Origel
COLABORADORES:
Maria Bertieri • Rosa Bulnes • Emma Romo
Teresa Morales • Higinio y Olimpia Cosio • Aaron Lugo
CORO: 1:30 pm y 7 pm
ENSAYOS DE LOS COROS jueves 7 pm
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN lunes 7 pm
GRUPO DE JOVENES
ROSARIO martes 6 pm
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ viernes 7 pm
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL miércoles 7 pm
CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD
DIVORCIADOS Y SEPARADOS
Efrain Andrade
(323) 560-9195
Maria Bertieri
Alejandra Rivera
Aaron Lugo
Rosa Bulnes
Higinio y Olimpia Cosio
Miguel y Teresa Vela
Maria Paredes
923-8294
382-3077
806-9823
417-6624
923-6839
879-9516
397-6444
December 27, 2015
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DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 26
5:00 pm
Ricardo Ruelas Sr. (RIP)
Sunday, December 27
6:30 am
Arturo Rodriguez Montalbo (RIP)
8:00 am
Maria Aurora Antonio (RIP)
9:30 am
Carlos Gutierrez (RIP)
11:30 am Mr & Mrs Ben Danganan
1:30 pm
Abel Fletes (RIP)
5:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
7:00 pm
Marco Herrera (RIP)
Monday, December 28
8:15 am
Jose Reyna (RIP)
Tuesday, December 29
8:15 am
John & Irma Saavedra
Wednesday, December 30
8:15 am
Lucas Hurtikant
Thursday, December 31
8:15 am
Margarita Avitia (RIP)
Friday, January 1
10:30 am Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
Saturday, January 2
5:00 pm
Lola Caolema de Nieto (RIP)
Sunday, January 3
6:30 am
Anthony Carlos (RIP)
8:00 am
Juan and Miriam Urday
9:30 am
Esaul Delgado (RIP)
11:30 am Oki Lawa (RIP)
1:30 pm
Henry Delva (RIP)
5:00 pm
Tieh Montalbo (RIP)
7:00 pm
Pro Populo (parishioners of OLPH)
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
For those suffering illness, infirmity,
and those in need of our prayers.
For those who have gone before us,
Life has changed, not ended.
 Terry Lambros
 Charles Denisac
 Carlos Humberto Muñoz
 Norma Muñoz
 Antonio Rodriguez
 Marcello Bisarelo
 Armando Palacios
Lord, Hear Our Prayers
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families. We ask this in the name
of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
PAPAL INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER
General Intention: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires
of forgiving.
Missionary Intention: That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the
birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.
Adminstrator Pro-Tem:
STAFF
Rev. Joseph Magdaong
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Francisco Garcia Adame
Regular Sunday Supply:
Bishop Joe Sartoris - Retired
Rev. Celso Marquez, MSpS
Deacon Couples:
Charles and Olivia Denisac
Carlos and Betty Origel
Parish Business Manager:
Betty Origel - ext. 205
[email protected]
Secretary:
Maria Ariza - ext. 201
[email protected]
Bulletin Editor:
Erika Sanchez - ext. 221 [email protected]
Family Life Director:
Olivia Denisac - ext. 204
Liturgy Coordinator:
Julie Bosdachin - ext. 211 [email protected]
Development/Facility:
Hector Perez - ext. 220
Director of Music:
Amy Brent - ext. 211
Pastoral Council:
Chair: John Saavedra
Co-Chair:Nancy Egizii
Finance Council:
Chair: Ray Brown
Vice-Chair: Debbie Hale
Regional Vocations Director:
Rev. Angel Castro - St. Helen’s (562) 563-3522
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 8:30pm)
(562) 862-7268
[email protected]
Director:
Theresa Nicholas
Secretary:
Mary Rogers
Confirmation Coordinator:
Daniel Rodriguez
Sunday Coordinator:
Sara Ponce
Communion Coordinator:
Maria Estevez
RCIA/RCIT Coordinator:
Ruby Gaytan [email protected]
OLPH SCHOOL
10441 Downey Ave., Downey
562-869-9969
Principal:
Gina Aguilar
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women’s Guild: 3rd Wednesday of month at 10 am School Hall
Armida Lugo
715-6142
Paula Mayfield
923-3518
Knights of Columbus
John Kirschner
923-1932
Little Rock Bible Study
Richard Ching
382-3360
Paul Lamotte
869-1234
Sunday Scriptures Study
Gino Bosdachin
688-3836
Respect Life Committee
Linda Malme
869-6491
Los Padrinos Detention Ministry
Sr. Teresa Doherty 940-8711
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptismal Preparation Classes required for parents and godparents prior
to scheduling Baptism. It is highly recommended parents and godparents attend
classes BEFORE the child is born.
Marriage: Call the parish office at least six (6) months (strongly recommend one (1)
year) in advance to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. To schedule a visit by a priest, we
highly recommend that you call early in the illness.
Quinceañeras: Call the parish office at least six (6) months in advance to make arrangements. The young lady must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Eucharist. It is highly recommended that the young lady be enrolled in Confirmation.
FOR MORE PARISH INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.olphdowney.org
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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December 27, 2015
SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1
10:30AM MASS
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
MASS SCHEDULE
New Year’s Day - January 1
10:30am
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, December 31
 Office closed at 3:00pm
First Friday Eucharistic
Adoration moved to
Friday, January 1
January 8
 Office Closed
 Church Closed after Mass
END OF THE YEAR TAX WRITE OFF IDEAS
If you are looking for a
tax write-off, please
consider a donation to
any of the following:
OLPH tuition scholarships
OLPH Building fund
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Together in Mission Campaign 2015
Be Joyful always,
Pray Continually,
Give Thanks.
1 Thess 5:16-18
The first of January has
many observances: we
mark the conclusion to the
octave, the week-long celebration of the feast of
Christmas; it is New Year’s
Day; we celebrate the Day
of Prayer for World Peace;
and we observe the Solemnity of Mary, Mother
of God.
In 431, the Council of Ephesus declared the
Virgin Mary to be the Theotokos, meaning
“God-bearer.” The Church has always venerated Mary as the Mother of God; it is most fitting that this particular liturgy is celebrated on
the octave day of Christmas, during a season
that revels in the coming of the Word, made
flesh in the Virgin’s womb!
HISTORY OF THE FEAST OF
THE HOLY FAMILY
The Holy Family began to
be the focus of devotion in
the seventeenth century.
Pope Leo XIII instituted a
feast in honor of the Holy
Family in 1893, in response
to disturbing changes in family life, including secularization and an increase of divorce. Pope Benedict
XV introduced the feast into the universal calendar in 1921, and it was moved to a Sunday
in 1969 in the reforms of Vatican II.
The goal of the feast is to strengthen family
life by proposing Jesus, Mary and Joseph as
the ideal family. The sense in which the Holy
Family is ideal is in their obedience to God,
their justice and their love for one another.