The Feast of the Holy Family

Yesterday was a great feast for families! The Feast of the Holy Family. I think this is my favorite feast of all. Nestled in the week between Christmas and New Year's, when my home life seems so peaceful and the pace allows for quiet reflection and thanksgiving for our many blessings, the Church calls us in her liturgy to look upon the Holy Family.

The Feast of the Holy Family is both a celebration of marriage and children and a reminder of our call as Christian families. It is an occasion to remember those beautiful words of our dear John Paul II, “Family, Become what you are!”

May God bless your family and your home in this new year.

Family Ministry gathered for an evening of Christmas cheer. The Payan Family opened up their home for a chili dinner and treats. After we filled up on yummy food and hot cocoa, we walked and toured the Christmas Lights in Rocklin. It was such a fun evening of fellowship. Fr. Glenn and Fr. Stanley joined our crazy group as we checked out all the beautiful light displays. We did find a favorite too...

Here are a few other photos from our evening.

The True Meaning of Christmas

"J" is for Jesus!

We had a great deal of fun at our last gathering. The children made up skits about the true meaning of Christmas using some random props. They definitely learned that Christmas has nothing to do with Santa wearing a tutu and grass skirt on his head! We shared who the real St. Nicholas was and how each of our families prepares for the birth of Christ.

Mr. Payan read the children The Legend of the Candy Cane and we shared a blessing of the candy canes. We enjoyed some snacks together and especially loved our time "catching up" since the last gathering.

Thank you to everyone who attended! See you on December 20th for dinner and Christmas lights!