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Due to the winter weather forecast tuesday evening:
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Fr Eugene said he will celebrate the mass for all by himself. He requests everyone stay off the roads and remain in the safety of their homes.
RCIA is canceled.
Wednesday Religious Ed is canceled.
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“When you have nothing left but God, you have more than enough to start over again.” (St. Teresa of Calcutta)
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How Blessed Are You?
In today’s Gospel, Jesus goes up the mountain to teach his disciples the eight Beatitudes also known as the Sermon on the Mountain. The word Beatitude comes from the Latin beatis, meaning, blessed or happy. In proclaiming the beatitudes, Jesus presents the requirements and the reward for true Christian living such as being poor in spirit, mourning for the sinfulness of the world, being meek, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, being merciful, being pure of heart, being a peacemaker, and being persecuted for righteousness. The Blessedness belongs only to those who fulfil these requirements.
The Beatitudes could be seen as a summary of the law and all prophecies by Christ, the law giver, high priest, and the fulfilment of all prophecies. He says, “Do not think that I have come to abolish Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matthew 5:17)
Moses came down the mountain with the ten commandments. But Jesus went up the mountain to teach the Beatitudes. The mountain signifies a higher standard that Christ the law giver is setting in the New testament. He says, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (Jn 13:34). The Beatitudes summarize the requirements of Christian Love. “Beatitude … is a possession of all things held to be good, from which nothing is absent that a good desire may want.” (St. Gregory of Nyssa)
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The Pastoral Council Election will be held February 18/19 at ALL Masses. Please read the candidates bios and choose 6 to vote for.
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our mission in 2023
Brothers and sisters,
As we prepare for our Town Hall Meeting this weekend, I thank the Lord for the special gift of another year. I also wish to share with you some of the plans we have for our great parish this year. I would like to hear your suggestions and contributions on these issues. This year, by God’s grace, we intend to:
· Strengthen Spiritual Formation in the parish by training and encouraging small group leaders to encourage participation and service.
· Carry out infrastructure development to enhance our worship experience.
· Encourage more generous giving through the Increased Offertory Program
I thank the Lord immensely for your love and commitment to our great parish – Holy Family. Thank you for your generous giving to the Encountering Christ Campaign and the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). I wish to appeal to those who are yet to make their 2022 CSA contribution to please do. There is still time.
My prayer for all of us this year is that the Lord will increase our Faith, strengthen our Hope, and renew our Love for him and his Church. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Cor 13:14)
Blessings!
Fr. Augustine
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Parish Office & Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm Closed on Federal Holidays.
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Mass Times & ConfessionCommunion Service - Monday 5:30 pm
Daily Mass - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am
Weekend Mass - Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm and Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:30 pm
Reconciliation(in the cry-room/Kempner entrance) - Saturday 4:00 pm-5:00 pm and Tuesday & Friday 4:45 pm-5:15 pm(or by appointment) -
Holy Family Town Hall Meeting
Please join us for a town hall meeting on Sunday, Jan 22 at 3:30 pm in the church. Fr Augustine will be discussing current and future projects going on in the church and listening to any questions and concerns. Please attend in person if you have questions and concerns. We will attempt to a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams, please send us your email address if you would like to be added as a participant.
Candace: cmoyna@hf-cc.org or
Linda: lmchugh@hf-cc.org
Please be patient with us as this is our first time doing a virtual meeting. Thank you.
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In reverence for our lord in the blessed sacrament:
- Arrive before Mass begins.
- Place your heart and mind in the presence of the Lord.
- Participate at the Mass by saying the Mass prayers and singing the Hymns.
- Please do not bring food or drinks into the church, it is costly to have the pews cleaned.
- Please turn your cell phones off or to silent and do not play games during Mass.
- Remember not to leave until our celebrant has given the final blessing and has left the church.
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eGiving ~ Online Donations
Consider using our secure electronic giving program. eGiving will automatically process any offertory or second collection donations of your choosing. It is the most convenient way to make sure that the parish receives your gift regularly. No more checks to write or envelopes to worry about. Please click on the picture or call the office (254-547-3735) if you need assistance to establish eGiving. -
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Flocknote - get connected!
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Parish Registration
New parishioners: All Catholics living within the parish boundaries (Copperas Cove and Kempner) and regularly participate in the liturgy are invited to register online. Keep in mind, church attendance alone does not make you and your family registered members. Your Privacy is Our Priority - This information is confidential and will only be used for the purpose of registering you and/or your family with Holy Family Catholic Church. We do not and will not share your information with any other individuals or businesses. This is our pledge to you!
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Today's Readings
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Hallow app
Our parish has partnered with Hallow this Advent as a way to intentionally bring God into our hearts through prayer.
You can unlock all of Hallow’s content by selecting our parish and entering your email: hallow.com/holyday
Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app with over 5,000 sessions. The content ranges from daily meditations, traditional prayers, Bible stories for sleep, kids and family prayers, mental health meditations, Seasonal music, and so much more.
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Hallow Video
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Vocations
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Formed
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Hospital Visits
If you are a
parishioner at Holy Family and one of your loved ones is admitted to the hospital and would like a visit from Fr. Augustine please, please call the office at 254-547-3735 and let us know. We are told frequently that a parishioner was hospitalized and wasn’t seen by Fr. Augustine. Father is more than willing to make hospital visits. We also have Father Vincent who is the official hospital chaplain for our area available at any time for hospital visits. If you call after office hours, please listen to the message, there is an emergency number that is given.
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Holy Communion
Parishioners who are unable to walk in the communion line to receive the Eucharist during weekend Masses are asked to inform an usher before Mass begins each week. This will ensure that the head usher directs the Extraordinary Minister to your seat and that you do not miss the opportunity to receive Our Lord.
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Anointing of the Sick
If you or a family member are ill or facing surgery, and would like to be anointed, please contact the office to let Fr. Augustine know at least 2 days in advance of your scheduled procedure. When it is not an emergency, please call before going to the hospital. Our number is 254-547-3735.
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Flower Arrangements in the Church
If you are interested in sponsoring the flowers in the church in memory of a loved one or a special celebration, please stop by the parish office.
• Cost: $80+
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myParish App
Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with an easy-to-access calendar. Also enjoy additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Click on the picture below to get started or come by the parish office if you need assistance.
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Austin Diocese Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Volunteer Application and Background CheckThe EIM Office would like to thank you for your support during the transition of our website and curriculum to VIRTUS.org. If you had an EIM account in the past, your data has been transferred to VIRTUS and you'll receive a welcome email with your VIRTUS login information.
If you are new to the EIM process, please go to: www.austindiocese.org/eim-virtus-intro to learn how to create an account and sign-up for a workshop. If you have any questions, please reach out to the EIM Office at eim@austindioce.org or (512) 949-2447.
The Diocese of Austin requires all clergy, religious, seminarians, employees and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, must attend a workshop when their current workshop expires. All persons must be EIM compliant to volunteer or work within the Diocese. Additionally, anyone new to the parish, wishing to serve in a ministry here, must fill out and submit an online volunteer application/background check form and attend a workshop in order to be compliant with diocesan EIM policies.
How to report an incident of concern: The Diocese of Austin is committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. If you are aware of sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, state requires you to report that information to local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at (800) 252-5400 or www.dfps.state.tx.us. Addtionally, if the suspected abuse is by clergy or an employee or volunteer of any diocesan parish, school or agency, a Confidential Notice of Concern should be submitted to the diocesan Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Office at (512) 949-2400. The Confidential Notice of Concern can be found at www.austindiocese.org (click on the link HOW TO REPORT ABUSE). Reports may be made anonymously.
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Events
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Word on Fire
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