Sisters of the Holy Family | Advocating for the underserved in our community

“Their sturdy backs bent down, by labor and fatigue, their eyes intent upon the earth, sift through stubble discarded by the reapers.”

—Sister Michaela O’Connor

 

 

Above: The Gleaners, by Jean-François Millet (1857), depicting three peasant women gleaning a field of stray stalks of wheat after the harvest.

Our Mission:
To seek out and advocate for the poor and needy, especially families, for the Kingdom of God since 1872

Blessed are you, Lord our God of all creation, for it is from your goodness that we have so much to be grateful for as we count our blessings each day and especially during our celebration of Thanksgiving.

We thank you for deepening our compassion for one another. We are mindful of those who struggle for equality or for the necessities of life as we sing your praise.

We commit ourselves to greater generosity toward those who need our support as we share the wonderful spirit of Thankfulness.

Although this will be a Thanksgiving holiday like no other, may we be strengthened in remembering that You still love, care, and desire what’s best for us.

Amen.

Be assured that the Sisters of the Holy Family will pray for the grace of health, peace, and hope as you and your loved ones celebrate Thanksgiving during these unsettling times.

 

Celebrating Our Legacy
Past

As Gleaners, we stood at the edge of society where Christ was encountered in word, silence, and action as the power of His Kingdom pushed out the boundaries of our world. We have been recognized by our simplicity of life and visible presence among the most abandoned.

Learn More

Celebrating Our Legacy
Present

Our mission as Gleaners is to serve segments of the population who are underserved by Church and social institutions. As we Celebrate Our Legacy: Past, Present & Beyond, our ministries will focus on children, the homeless, the hungry, immigrants and refugees, and those needing healthcare.

Learn more

Celebrating Our Legacy
Future

Reflecting the heart of our mission our legacy will live on into the future for others through the Gardens at Palmdale, our Opportunity Fund with Abode Services, our Archives Collection, and Early Childhood Education Scholarships.

Learn more

Scripture Reflection for November 22, 2020
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

This Sunday is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. As far as the church is concerned, this year is over! Many people will be glad to see it go! But this celebration leaves me with a question, which I will put to you. It’s worth some thought. Sunday’s gospel tells the story of the separation of the sheep and the goats, good sheep and bad little goats. This is the final judgment at the end of all time. And as the sheep and goats are separated, one group to enter the kingdom, the other group to destruction, what if one little goat looked at the King of the Universe and said, “I’m so sorry.” What will Jesus do then? Is there still a chance? And if there is, how can we refuse to give people that one more chance here and now? But if there isn’t a chance, how can we refuse to give people that one more chance here and now? In other words, who here and now needs our kindness, our forgiveness, our re-direction or simply our love to prevent them from being among the goats on that last day?
Sister Carol J. Crater, SHF

Join Us

There are a number of ways you can join our Family of Friends, including donations, prayer requests, connecting with a Sister, and joining our mailing list.

Learn More

Prayer

If you would like to request a prayer for yourself or a loved one, please let us know.

Learn more

News