Category Archives: Holy Family Church

Soup Dinner Before Stations

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Father Joe

Prior to the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 22, the Knights of Columbus sponsored our weekly soup dinner. The bread was good, too!  Special thanks goes out to BK Pete Rozanski!

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Stations of the Cross at Holy Family

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Father Joe

OPENING PRAYER:  When our Lord enters Jerusalem, he is acclaimed with palm branches and cries of Hosanna.  Nevertheless, many of the same voices that praise him will eventually cry, “Crucify him!”  The drama is glorious and frightful.  While we are … Continue reading →

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Blessings of Animals this Weekend!

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Father Joe

FACEBOOK Addendum:  Very few attended the blessings…

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Rosary for Healing

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Father Joe

We are having a Rosary for Healing this Friday night starting at 7:00 PM at Holy Family Church in Mitchellville, MD. The Knights of Columbus are asked to assist. All are welcome. You can help in these efforts by offering … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Month: Mother Teresa

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Father Joe

September 2018 thru August 2019 a small framed picture of a saint whose memorial is celebrated during the given month will be displayed in the back of the parish church. This month we honor Mother Teresa. Children are often introduced … Continue reading →

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Living as Missionary Disciples

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Father Joe

Here is a brief excerpt from my letter as pastor to the parish: “The purpose of youth ministry is to ENABLE, not to entertain. It seems to me that much of youth ministry these days seeks to amuse; and yet, … Continue reading →

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One of Our Own Awarded as Outstanding Teacher

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Father Joe

The Washington Post has honored teaching excellence in the Washington region for three decades with the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award for their work in the classroom, creativity and contribution to the improvement of education. One of our own Knights … Continue reading →

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Helping at Shepherd Cove Shelter

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Father Joe

BK Craig Hebron and BK Terry Johnson delivered the Smart Trip Cards ($700 worth) and toiletries to Ronnetta Williams, the coordinator for Shepherd’s Cove Family Shelter. They bought more deodorant and women’s hygiene products to make the donation equal. Craig … Continue reading →

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Bishop Martin Holley Comes to Holy Family for Confirmations

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Father Joe

Bishop Martin Holley confirmed our teens at Holy Family Parish tonight. He was my classmate at CUA many years ago. Everything went well.

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PG Choral Society: Beethoven’s Mass in C Major

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Father Joe

All are invited to this free presentation of Beethoven’s Mass in C Major by the PG Choral Society. It is Sunday, May 17 at 4 PM at Holy Family Church, Mitchellville, MD. They always do a great job. Come and … Continue reading →

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