Church of the Holy Family Pastoral Vision The Church of the Holy Family is dedicated to manifesting the joy of the Gospel and enriching every individual’s Spiritual relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. The Church of the Holy Family Ministries dedicate themselves in service to our Parish Community, building a just society, and outreach to those in need. Weekend Masses Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer & Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m. The Room Inside the Chapel Summer Masses First weekend in July through Labor Day Weekend Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Family Day School 757-481-1180 1279 North Great Neck Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 757-481-5702 • Fax 757-481-3989 www.holyfamilyvb.org A Parish of The Catholic Diocese of Richmond Please remember in your prayers our sister parish, St. Jude in Baptiste, Haiti Welcome – If you are new to our church or just visiting, we are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like to join our parish, registration is held in the Welcome Office after all Masses. Wedding Policy – Six months before the wedding, the couple should meet with the pastor, before the wedding dates are selected. At least one member of the family should be a member of our parish. Baptism Policy – Parents must be registered parishioners and attend a Baptism Class before their child may be baptized. Expectant mothers are encouraged to attend. The class is for parents only – baby-sitting is not provided. Funeral Policy – Funerals are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday. We discourage funerals Sundays and Mondays. Participation by other priests and deacons must have prior approval of current pastor. A Catholic Church Parish Servant Leadership Team Fr. René R. Castillo – Pastor Rev. Mr. Bob May – Parish Deacon Sylvia Chapa – Director of Music Ministries Stella Havens – Bookkeeper Jeff Mingin – Youth Minister Laurie Powers – Admin. Assistant Carla Schneider – Parish Secretary Mark Stinard – Facilities Director Tiffany Watson – Director of Rel. Ed. Cindy Girard – Day School Director
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Church of the Holy Family Pastoral VisionThe Church of the Holy Family is dedicated to manifesting the joy
of the Gospel and enriching every individual’s Spiritual relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. The Church of the Holy Family Ministries
dedicate themselves in service to our Parish Community, building a just society, and outreach to those in need.
Weekend MassesSaturday 5:30 p.m.Sunday 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.
A Parish of The Catholic Diocese of RichmondPlease remember in your prayers our sister parish, St. Jude in Baptiste, Haiti
Welcome – If you are new to our church or just visiting, we are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like to join our parish, registration is held in the Welcome Office after all Masses.
Wedding Policy – Six months before the wedding, the couple should meet with the pastor, before the wedding dates are selected. At least one member of the family should be a member of our parish.
Baptism Policy – Parents must be registered parishioners and attend a Baptism Class before their child may be baptized. Expectant mothers are encouraged to attend. The class is for parents only – baby-sitting is not provided.
Funeral Policy – Funerals are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday. We discourage funerals Sundays and Mondays. Participation by other priests and deacons must have prior approval of current pastor.
A Catholic Church
Parish Servant Leadership TeamFr. René R. Castillo – PastorRev. Mr. Bob May – Parish DeaconSylvia Chapa – Director of Music MinistriesStella Havens – BookkeeperJeff Mingin – Youth MinisterLaurie Powers – Admin. Assistant Carla Schneider – Parish SecretaryMark Stinard – Facilities Director Tiffany Watson – Director of Rel. Ed.Cindy Girard – Day School Director
CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
HOLY FAMILY CAN ONLY HAVE 3 BOARDS BULLETIN – 4-COLORANYTHING ELSE IN BLACK AND WHITE - PER CATHY
December 14/15, 2019Third Sunday of Advent
Breviary Week I – p. 37
REMEMBER THE DEAD: Fran Winn
PRAY FOR: Theresa Andrew, Susana Asercion, Eddie Bano, Lennie Bano, Mary Barraco, Kathie Bujan, Jennifer Wright Case, Joshua Chernigo, Mike and Michelle Chernigo, Tucker Davis, JoAnn DeJaeger, John Dunn, Sister Suzanne Duzen, Michael Eaton, Brendan Feely, Jackie Feeley, Dalton Fox and Family, Robert Garrison, The Ginley Family, Solange Graham, Roger Hall, George Heath, Kathleen Horey, Gary Jani, Susan Kayota, Margi Keating, Shannon LePage, Tony and Tess Liene, Connie Loschi, Lou Lucente, Thomas Lyver, Cheryl McLeskey, Vivian Marshall, Doris Maviglia, Debbie Merritt, Maureen Morrissey, Sandy Nuzum, Maria Oakes, Larry Oleszko, Sean Palmer, Carrie Pfeiffer, Ryan Piotti, Dan Ryan, Jr., Eugene Schilling, Michael T. Smith, Tonya Trimble, Ken Watson, Jim Welter, Paul Wesolowski, LaRue Wright
Some of the names to “pray for” have been in the bulletin for three months and are being removed this weekend. If you need prayers for you or your family members, please contact the Parish Office at 481-5702. These names will be in the bulletin for three months before being removed. “Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will.” Mark 11: 24
PRAYERLINE REQUESTS: Please call the Parish Office at 481-5702.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sunday, December 15: Third Sunday of Advent: Is 35: 1-6a,10; Ps 146: 6-10; Jas 5: 7-10; Mt 11: 2-11Monday, December 16: Nm 24: 2-7,15-17a; Ps 25: 4-9; Mt 21: 23-27Tueday, December 17: Gn 49: 2, 8-10; Ps 72: 1-4, 7-8, 17; Mt 1: 1-17Wednesday, December 18: Jer 23: 5-8; Ps 72: 1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1: 18-25Thursday, December 19: Jgs 13: 2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71: 3-6, 16-17; Lk 1: 5-25Friday, December 20: Is 7: 10-14; Ps 24: 1-6; Lk 1: 26-38Saturday, December 21: Saint Peter Canisius, priest, doctor of the church: Sg 2: 8-14 or Zep 3: 14-18a; Ps 33: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1: 39-45Sunday, December 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent: Is 7: 10-14; Ps 24: 1-6; Rom 11: 1-7; Mt 1: 18-24
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: If you have an emergency and call the Church Office (757-481-5702), please follow the directions on the phone as to what number to call for what emergency. Do not call the number listed for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick if you need Financial Assistance. There is a separate number for Financial Assistance.
FINANCE COUNCIL: Fr. René Castillo, Pastor; Paul Battaglia, Chairperson – [email protected]; Jill Broome; Buzz Crown; Stella Havens; Olive Lincoln; Dan Ryan; Rick Paradiso.
CALENDAR
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 – Advent IIIGiving Tree Gifts Due TodayFair Trade Show Sales (after Masses)Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)K-5/Edge 9:30 a.m.RCIA 9:30 a.m.“Genesis to Jesus” 9:30 a.m.Giving Tree Gifts Sorted 12:00 p.m.Confirmation Session 12:15 p.m.Children’s Choir, Teen Singers, and Teen Ensemble 12:30 p.m.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16Christmas Baskets and Giving Tree Gifts Picked Up The Chosen Ministry Group Christmas Dance 6:30 p.m.Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.“Genesis to Jesus” 7:00 p.m.Prison Ministry Meeting 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Childbirth Lamaze Class 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Cub Scout Pack Meeting 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18J.O.Y. Club 11:00 a.m.Childbirth Lamaze Class 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Rosary 6:00 p.m.Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m.Parish and Christmas Choirs 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19Learning & Leisure Meeting 10:00 a.m.Holy Family Ringers 5:45 p.m.Holiday Grief Workshop 6:30 p.m.Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 p.m.K of C Officers’ Meeting 7:00 p.m.Filipino “Simbang Gabi” Mass 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20Day School ClosedPatriotic Rosary 9:40 a.m.Chaplet of Divine Mercy 9:45 a.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 – Advent IVReconciliation 4:00 p.m.Servant Leadership Team, Parish Pastoral Council,Finance Council, and NET Christmas Party (after Mass)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 – Advent IVChristmas Décor Up 12:30 p.m.Children’s Choir, Teen Singers, Teen Ensemble, and Holy Family Ringers 12:30 p.m.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMonday, December 16: Morning Prayer Tuesday, December 17: Joyce Palacios by Adeline LoftusWednesday, December 18: Thomas McAndrew by John & Jean TrotterThursday, December 19: Mary Lenahan by Nancy KellyFriday, December 20: Joyce Palacios by Joanne StewartSaturday, December 21: Holy Family ParishionersSunday, December 22: 8:15 a.m.: Living Intention for Tyler Piotti by The Benedetto Family; 11:00 a.m.: Fred and Peggy Pace by Paula & Warren
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Fr. René Castillo, Pastor; Joe Stefonowich, Chairperson; Kay Flohre, Vice-Chairperson; Audrey Douglas-Cooke, Secretary; Linda Baker; Kim Howell; “Mike” Jakubec; Mike O’Brien; Leah Rowland; Tom Rumely; Amy Schleicher (Youth Representative). [email protected].
NEW EVANGELIZATION TEAM (NET): Tom Rumely, Chairperson; Mike DeJaeger, Shannan LePage, Elizabeth Panchik, Cate Sleigh, Todd Solomon, Steve Winter, Fr. René Castillo. NET email: [email protected].
WEEKLY OFFERTORY
Budget 2019/2020 is $1,136,000.00. This includes Diocesan Schools Parish Sharing Assessment of $106,460.00.
December 7/8, 2019 $21,094.06
We need $21,840.00 each week for Church Operating costs.
Social Ministry: $1,612.00Haiti Fund: $300.00Capital Reserve: $734.27
Make your stewardship easy with e-giving. Have your contribution taken from your bank account or charged to your credit card. See “Online Donation” on the Parish website: htts://holyfamilyvb.org/. Contact Stella Havens in the Parish Office if you have questions.
LEGACY GIVING PROGRAM: By making a Planned Gift to our Legacy Giving Endowment, you will be providing Church of the Holy Family perpetual financial support and pass on our Catholic Faith to future generations. For more information on the Church of the Holy Family Legacy Giving Program, contact Steven Winter (Legacy Giving Chairperson) at [email protected] or [email protected].
A YEAR-END GIFT USING YOUR IRA Consider making charitable donations from your IRA to benefit our parish or ministry. IRA owners age 70½ and older can direct gifts from IRA accounts straight to the Church through December 31, 2019. The qualified gifts count as a required minimum distribution from an IRA and are excluded from taxpayer income. Contact your IRA administrator, tax preparer Stella Havens at 757-937-6975 for more information.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Social Justice Ministry Coordinator Church of the Holy Family is seeking a part-time Social Justice Ministry Coordinator. The person in this position should be in good standing in the Catholic faith. Some responsibilities include: facilitating, motivating, and encouraging the ministry of social justice within the community; raising awareness of and educating parishioners in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching; developing and sustaining a Social Justice Committee comprised of willing parishioners. Computer experience and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Interested candidates should complete the Diocesan application and send it and a resume by December 20 to Laurie Powers, Church of the Holy Family, 1279 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, or email [email protected].
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE: Tuesday, December 24: (Christmas Eve) – 4:00 p.m. – Church 4:00 p.m. – Family Room 9:00 p.m. – ChurchWednesday, December 25: (Christmas Day) – 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, December 31: (New Year’s Eve) – 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, January 1: (New Year’s Day) – 10:30 a.m.
2020 BAPTISM CLASSES AND DATES
Baptism Class: Thursday, January 2, 6:30 p.m.Baptism Date: Saturday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday, January 12 at the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Masses
Baptism Class: Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.Baptism Date: Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday, May 10 at the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Masses
Baptism Class: Thursday, August 27, 6:30 p.m.Baptism Date: Saturday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday, September 6 at the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Masses
Baptism Class: Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.Baptism Date: Saturday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday, October 18 at the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Masses
CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWSCouncil 10804
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH ~ Pat O’DonnellFAMILY OF THE MONTH ~ Carl and Nancie Wesolowski
Congratulations and thanks for all you do!
COUNCIL MEETINGKnights of Columbus Council 10804 monthly business meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month. The Rosary will be held
at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel and all parishioners are invited. The members only business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Family
Room.
We invite all of the men in our Parish to join our Council and help us make a difference!
Grand Knight ~ Herbert HughesMembership ~ Joe Stefonowich
Chaplain ~ Fr. René Castillo
WEEKLY WISDOM
The Kingdom Transformed - Session TwelveThe covenant with David is the culmination of God’s covenants in the Old Testament, gathering all the nations in His Temple for worship. In the New Testament, we see that Jesus is the true Son of David, of whose kingdom there will be no end. He offers the todah in the Eucharist, the ultimate sacrifice of thanksgiving. He restores the kingdom on earth by giving Peter the
keys, establishing His Church and renewing the priesthood. And we await the new heavens and the new earth in the heavenly Jerusalem where we will worship God forever.
Brothers and Sisters…
Hebrews 12: 28 “We have been given possession of an unshakeable kingdom. Let us therefore be grateful and use our gratitude to worship God in the way that pleases Him, in reverence and fear.”
Ephesians 3:16-17, 19-20 “May He, through His Spirit, enable you to grow firm in power with regard to your inner self, so that Christ may live in your heart through faith… then, knowing the love of Christ, which is beyond knowledge, you may be filled with the utter fullness of God. Glory be to Him, whose power working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.”
See you for our next Adult Faith Formation program…Bishop Barron’s “The Mass,” January 5-February 9, Sundays between the Masses at 9:30 a.m., as well as on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONSHonor your loved ones this Christmas season by helping to decorate
our Church. The beautiful poinsettias and greenery that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of the celebration of
Christmas at Holy Family. Donation envelopes are available in the Commons area. Thank you for your generosity and helping everyone
celebrate the Christmas season.
It is Not Too Late to Join Us!
The Women’s Book Circle will not be meeting in December. Our next gathering will be January 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The book we will be discussing is Trust God by Perry J. Hohman. All are welcome!
Women’s Scripture Circle meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. We will be continuing our study of the Gospel of Luke, part two, using “Little Rock Scripture Study.” Don’t hesitate to join us any time.
For more information on the faith sharing circles, contact Marie Sexton at 718-4147.
Have a blessed week, Your AFF Team
MUSIC NOTESMark your calendars and invite friends, family, and neighbors to come to the Advent and Christmas liturgies at Holy Family.
Parish Choir: Rehearse Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Singing at Mass Sunday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m.
Christmas Choir: What a joy to sing with Emmet Cahill, Irish Tenor, in his concert, Christmas in Ireland on December 13! Thank you for all the time you gave to prepare to sing so well! It was a beautiful evening. Onward now to Christmas Eve at Holy Family – one rehearsal remains on Wednesday, December 18, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., before
we sing the 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Please arrive at 8:00 p.m. to warm up! Caroling Concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to come early to sing along with us.
Holy Family Ringers (HandBells): Last two practices before Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass in the Church. Practice 5:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Thursday, December 19 and Sunday, December 22 at 12:30 p.m. with Youth Music Ministry. Arrive 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Preschool sings at 3:30 p.m. and caroling, including Bells starts at 3:45 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRY All Youth Music Ministry (Children’s Choir, Teen Singers and Teen Ensemble) Only 2 Christmas Eve music practices remain: Sundays, December 15 and 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Church. Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass, Tuesday, December 24 – All Youth Music Ministry arrives at 3:00 p.m. to sing and play along with Holy Family Ringers. At 3:30 p.m., the Preschool
sings and at 3:45 p.m., it’s Caroling with Youth Music Ministry, Holy Family Ringers, and the Assembly of Parishioners – the biggest choir in the parish!
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
Holy Family Day School
HOLY FAMILY DAY SCHOOL
If you are interested in registering or need more information about Holy Family Day School, please call 757-481-1180 or email
Box Tops for Education: Our “Box Tops for Education” collection continues! Thank you for your support and dedication to our school.
Holy FamilyLearning & Leisure
Coming Attractions:
Save the Date: Thursday, January 16.
Deacon Joe Bernard of the Byzantine Rite will speak at our January L & L meeting.
L&L Hardboiled Egg Ministry: The Kitchen Renovation is complete and we are resuming the Hardboiled Egg Ministry. Please bring them to the Church before noon and mark them for Egg Ministry, date them, and put them on the bottom left of the refrigerator. The next date is Thursday, December 19.
Wednesday, February 5: Atlantic Shores tour and lunch. Meet there at 11:00. Lunch to follow at 12:15.
DEANERY 2 SCHEDULE OF PARISH ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES: • December 19 – St. John the Apostle – 7:00 p.m.
Note: You are invited to the above scheduled Reconciliation Service.
FUN-TASTIC AUCTION:It is time to plan our Auction and we are asking for your help again. On February 8, 2020, our Fifth Annual Auction is scheduled. Please mark your calendar and be looking for more information in the bulletin.
PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL: All are welcome to join Father René Castillo from the Church of the Holy Family, Virginia Beach, for a wonderful PILGRIMAGE to SPAIN and PORTUGAL. A thirteen-day trip for $4,099.00 The itinerary includes the Shrines and Cathedrals of Barcelona, Montserrat, Valencia, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, and Madrid. The price includes roundtrip airfare from Washington Dulles, 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, land travel via a deluxe motor coach, comprehensive sightseeing with professional local guides, professional tour manager and tour coordinator, entrance fees as per itinerary, daily Mass and much more. This trip is designed for one to experience the spirituality of Spain and Portugal, as well as the culture and history of the Iberian Peninsula from the famous fair of Seville, the Alcazar, Alhambra Palace and Palacio de Generalife, flamenco, and museums.
Pilgrimage departs on April 24 and returns May 6.Spaces are limited, please sign up as soon as possible. Ask Fr. Rene for a pilgrimage flier. For further information on this pilgrimage, please contact:Alba’s ToursPhone: (804) 298-4035 Email: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS: The Knights of Columbus will be awarding scholarships to the Outstanding Young Man of the Year, and to the Outstanding Young Woman of the Year. All high school seniors who are registered members of the Church of the Holy Family are eligible. Go to the Knights Website: www.koc10804.org and download the application form to your computer. (If you have trouble getting the application, email [email protected] and he will send a copy.) The deadline for submission is January 15, 2020.
HOLY FAMILY GIVING TREE: Here’s a chance to grow your Christmas spirit by helping someone in need. “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord.” (Proverbs 19) Your gifts are due back to the church by noon, Sunday, December 15, so we can sort them for pickup by our agencies. There is still time to pick up a tag to help others in our community who may not have a Christmas otherwise. If you run out of time and don’t have time to shop for your items, attach your tag to a gift card. A minimum contribution of a gift card will allow us to supplement for tags not selected. Thank you for being such a generous parish!
We will be sorting and indexing gifts after 11:00 Mass on Sunday, December 15. Volunteers are welcome and needed!
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Communion and Mission
As we prepare to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Diocese of Richmond, we are to “hold fast to the word of life,” Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. It is His birth that we celebrate at Christmas and through His life, death and Resurrection, we have been given the gift of eternal life. As the local Church of Richmond, we are part of the Body of Christ, bound together in a sacramental communion with Jesus Himself as our Head. Under the jurisdiction of our bishop, a successor of the Apostles who is in communion with the Bishop of Rome, the successor of the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, we are united to the Church of God and to one another.
During the Bicentennial, the Diocese will emphasize two essential characteristics that make up its identity as a local Church. First, we are to reflect on our “communion” with Jesus and the Church that lies at the very heart of what it means to be a diocese in the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Second, we are to reflect on the “mission” of the Diocese. As a local Church, we are to share in the actual and universal Mission of Jesus Christ; we are to help bring about the Kingdom of God on earth and in heaven and to lead people to salvation. This mission is the very purpose of the Church and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are to go forth to evangelize and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people.
Communion and Mission are integral to the identity of the Diocese and this two-fold identity will be a major focus throughout the commemoration of the Bicentennial year.
WHO ARE THE MEN OF FAITH? WHAT DO THEY DO?We are ordinary Catholic men who seek a closer relationship with God. We meet twice each month to support and encourage one another on our spiritual journey. We preview the Mass readings for the following Sunday and discuss how to apply their lessons to our daily lives. We also read and discuss good spiritual books to help us in this. We join the universal Church in praying for our needs and the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ. If this interests you, please contact Ron Batdorf at [email protected] or Bob Breault at [email protected] or (610) 360-6070.
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for Catholic Charities. Please be generous and please make checks payable to Church of the Holy Family. See the insert in your bulletin for more information on Catholic Charities and how they serve our community.
MANY THANKS!Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia wishes to thank all of the generous parishioners at Holy Family for donating Food Baskets to our clients for Thanksgiving. With your help, CCEVA was able to serve over 100 clients with abundant baskets of food. We are beyond blessed for your generosity and so grateful for your support!
COLUMBARIUM: Your visits to the Columbarium are welcome at any time. Because the Columbarium area is shared with others, please leave only small live flowers in a plastic or metal container, and remove them in a timely manner. No articles (other than flowers) should be left or attached to any part of the Columbarium. Thank you!
WINTER WEAR CLOTHING DRIVE TO START IN JANUARY:Your Knights of Columbus at the Church of the Holy Family will conduct a WINTER WEAR CLOTHING DRIVE again starting January 6, 2020, and continuing through February. We ask that you start THINKING ahead about items you may wish to donate to the needy or abused in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. But PLEASE do not bring any items to the Church until after New Year’s.
“CREATION CARE CORNER:”
Recycle Progress Report. As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to step back and take stock of our progress. Pope Francis, in Laudato Si, reminds us all to cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation. Church of the Holy Family has made several strides this year, but we are still struggling in some areas. Our recently completed kitchen renovations embraced several energy saving ideas. The dish sanitizer is an energy recovery model that reclaims heat from discharge water to pre-heat incoming wash water. The new hood starts and shuts down only as needed, based on heat sensed from the cooking surfaces…no more leaving the exhaust fan running. The new floor material was made from over 90% recycled materials and will be 100% recyclable when it is removed at the end of its useful life. The ceiling lights are energy saving LED type, and will shut off automatically if the kitchen is left unoccupied. Speaking of lights, the new lights in the Family Room and Parking Lot? They’re all LED. Our electric bill for the parking lot was lowered by over 60%! We are continuing to explore options to convert other lights to LED. Recycling trash is an area we still struggle in. Offices, the school, and restrooms are areas we seem to do pretty well. That’s mostly due to the single stream type of waste generated in those areas. Common areas such as the Family Room and meeting rooms are not so good. There tends to be too many non-recyclable items in the recycle bins, including glass. Please recall that as a commercial entity, we are not to put glass in our recycle bins. So, let’s try to take a step forward in this area next year. Dust off our “Plastic Pledges” at home and use the blue cans for recyclable material and the black cans for trash and garbage. Let us know if you have something you’d like to share with the parish. Once we start to think about the kind of world we are leaving to future generations, we look at things differently; we realize that the world is a gift which we have freely received and must share with others. Glenn Rodriguez – Holy Family Environmental Ministry.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
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