“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.
So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all.” – Galatians 6:9-10a
Service Project Reflection Submission
Serving others is one way that we can put our faith into action. As a way to experience and grow in this way of living out our faith, we ask that each Confirmation family completes at least one service project of fours hours or more (consecutive hours or separate times). Each teen then needs to complete a Service Reflection about their experience and turn it in at least one month before Confirmation Day (or sooner–no need to wait!). We highly recommend that teens complete this reflection right after finishing their time of service so that it’s fresh in their minds.
The opportunities to serve in our community are endless! The numerous ministries at Holy Family Church and the needs of our local communities provide various options for candidates and their families to find meaningful ways to serve together. It is our hope that each household will be generous and find a good match for their interests and their calling from God, who showed us that loving your neighbor is essential.
Union Station: We no longer offer Union Station as an option on-site. If you would like to volunteer at this great organization, please contact Union Station and work with them directly.
Fall Festival: Each year, the Confirmation and Youth Ministry program are in charge of the Sweets booth for the Fall Festival. We need teens to sign up to work the booth. We also need parent volunteers to oversee the teens at the booth. Click below to sign up.
Teens: Click here
Parents: Click here
Holy Family Giving Bank: It’s a place that utilizes its various connections and overall space to help our brothers and sisters on the street. Whether it be food or clothing, the Giving Bank is a vibrant, communal space here to help those who are without basic necessities to get through the day. For more information about the Giving Bank and how you can help, please contact our Director of Community Services, Marlene Moore, at 626-403-6140 or marlenemoore@holyfamily.org.
Good Friday: During our Good Friday Service, our teens assist with veneration of the Cross. They bring the Cross through the congregation and parishioners touch the Cross as it moves through the Church.
Adopt-A-Family: We are providing for more than 75 families this Christmas. Please could you deliver gift cards to help us with this effort. You can be imaginative in what the gift cards may be for! Help us make these families Christmas special. Please deliver them by December 16. Thank you.
Religious Education assistance needed Sundays 7:50 am -9:15 am. Please contact Colette Villegas: cvillegas@holyfamily.org for more information.
This page will be continuously updated to reflect current and new opportunities.
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” – Mother Teresa
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.“ Dr. Seuss
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Children’s Hunger Fund (Christian organization)
Elizabeth House (Christian Organization)
“I hope you will judge yourselves not on your professional accomplishments alone, but also on how well you have addressed the world’s deepest inequities…on how well you treated people a world away who have nothing in common with you but your humanity.“ Bill Gates