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Academy of the Holy Family Presents:
The Westing Game
November 14th & 15th
A thrilling dinner theater with Asian cuisine,
and a show with a mystery to keep you guessing to the end!
Reflection for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; St. Luke 17:11-19 Where are the other nine? A person who has been bedridden is grateful to God for the sunshine on the first day he can get out of bed. A person unjustly accused will thank her defenders when the
The Power of Prayer
We wanted to share a story of encouragement from the recent Eucharistic Congress. You may remember that in the summer of 2024, our Sisters, along with about 60,000 others, journeyed to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Eucharistic Congress. It was a time filled with faith, prayer, evangelization, and meeting many
October 9th is DAF Day!
October 9th is DAF Day! What is DAF Day, you ask? It’s a special day set aside to celebrate the impact of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and the generosity of those who use them to change lives. More people than ever are choosing to give through their DAFs, using
In Memory of Larry Cardinal
The SCMC community pauses to remember our dear friend, Larry It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Larry. Larry was a valued member of our development office team whose warmth, humor, and dedication made a lasting impact on all who worked
Family Consecration Prayer
Family is so very important, something our annual Family Blessing Mass reminds us of each year. The Catholic Church understands this importance of family and aids the faithful in any way it can. On custom in the Church is the “Family Consecration.” From our family to yours, we
Family Blessing Mass and Gratitude Luncheon 2025
With our largest gathering to date, we have celebrated yet another Family Blessing Mass and Gratitude Luncheon. Families from near and far joined us in the Motherhouse Chapel, lifting their hearts in prayer and receiving God’s abundant blessings. After Mass, the joy continued as we gathered around the table
Reflection for the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4; Psalm 95; Timothy 1:6-8; St. Luke 17:5-10 Beloved, I remind you, to stir into flame the gift of God that you have…. We may have suffered from very big disappointments in our lives, like the prophet Habakkuk did. This first Mass reading from the Old Testament
Reflection for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; St. Luke 16:19-31 Lay hold of eternal life I remember what the human circulatory system looks like because of an excellent seventh-grade science teacher. Have you had a favorite teacher? More than one? Perhaps you, too, were inspired by their eloquence
Reflection for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; St. Luke 16:10-13 Everyone agrees that we need good leaders. What are the qualities you look for in a leader? Integrity, initiative, honesty, faith? To obtain and uphold the good leaders that we need, we should follow St. Paul’s advice to St.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. Do you have a favorite Olympic medalist? The bright medals that the Olympic winners proudly wear symbolize
and then