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November is an important month for our Church. It is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. We commemorate all her faithful children who have departed from this life but have not yet attained the joys of Heaven. The Church tells us to pray for those who have gone into eternity. I encourage you to join the church in these prayers for our loved ones.
We also end the liturgical year in November and the first day of Advent begins on Sunday, November 28. This is one of my favorite seasons on our church calendar. It is my prayer that this holy season is better than any "pre-COVID" one. It can be a season of so much grace. Decide to make this a meaningful Advent, as we prepare to celebrate our Savior's Birth.
Pray for us as we at Holy Family Radio pray for you!
Joe Nebistinsky
Station Manager
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Spiritual Advisor's Corner
I was out for a run a few days ago, and I thought, "Wow, doesn't it seem like a really nice Fall day?" It was so strange, but it didn't even occur to me that it is actually Fall! We went from Summer to Fall very quickly, but we're here, for sure, now!
The changing of the seasons is something that we take for granted, but is such a special gift. It's something that reminds me that human beings are not in charge of some things. If we were, we'd make sure it was Spring, or Fall, or whatever our favorite season is, all year around! But we are not in charge!
At the point in the Mass where the priest asks us to "lift up our hearts," he says a prayer (called the Preface to the Eucharistic Prayer). In Ordinary Time, we have nine options we can pray on a Sunday, but one of my favorites says this about our Heavenly Father: "For you laid the foundations of the world and have arranged for the changing of times and seasons; you have formed man in your own image and set humanity over the whole world in all its wonder, to rule in your name over all you have made, and forever praise you in your mighty works, through Christ our Lord."
Sure, God put us in charge over creation, but He's the one that put it in motion. He controls the changing of times and seasons! As we prepare for Advent, perhaps we can get that proper perspective: We are God's hands on earth, but He's in charge, and time and seasons obey Him, and not us! God bless you.
Fr. Timothy Sahd
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NEW PROGRAM:
Positively Pro-Life airs Saturdays at Noon
Positively Pro-Life! is an upbeat, engaging program covering issues from a pro-life perspective.
Positively Pro-Life! offers a dynamic view of the top pro-life issues of the day. Co-hosts Bonnie Finnerty and Maria Gallagher of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation explore topics revolving around the beauty and sacredness of human life. Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic, this weekly program provides a fresh perspective on the issues and events which impact the lives of the most vulnerable among us.
Bonnie Finnerty, Education Director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, has previously held the positions of public and private school teacher, Director of Religious Education, and homeschool mom. Bonnie graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Secondary Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading. She and her husband of 34 years have been blessed with five children and several grandchildren.
Maria Gallagher serves as Legislative Director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the state affiliate of National Right to Life. Prior to her work with the Federation, Maria worked as a legislative associate with Ohio Right to Life. Before joining the pro-life cause, Maria worked as a reporter and news producer. Maria earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at Ohio State University and her Master’s Degree in Journalism at Northwestern University.
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Friday, November 19th, is the 2021 Day Of ExtraOrdinary Giving. Holy Family Radio is participating again this year. It is a source of additional funds that will help us to meet our expenses.
To donate in the ExtraOrdinary Day of Giving, go to extragive.org. Be a part of thousands who are supporting more than 500 local organizations. Your donations will be increased by a pool of more than half a million dollars created by the Lancaster County Community Foundation, Rodgers and Associates, The High Foundation and other community sponsors.
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Did You Miss
Our 10th Anniversary Special?
Don't worry, you can listen to the program at any time as a podcast. Search for Holy Family Radio wherever you get your podcasts. You can also use this link to listen from our website.
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Keep up-to-date with our Parish Bulletin Board.
Use the link below.
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MassTimes.org
is the easiest way to find Mass locations and times.
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How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Unsure how to pray this important devotion?
Use the link below to learn how.
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Now you can listen to our local programs as podcasts on our YouTube channel. Go to YouTube and search for Holy Family Radio. |
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At St. Peter's Catholic Church in Toronto, they have weekly marriage seminars for husbands.
At the session last week, the priest asked Giuseppe, who said he was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes to share some insight into how he had managed to stay married to the same woman all these years.
Giuseppe replied to the assembled husbands, "Wella, I'va tried to treat her nicea, spenda da money on her, but besta of all is, I tooka her to Italy for the 25th anniversary!"
The priest responded, "Giuseppe, you are an amazing inspiration to all the husbands here! Please tell us what you are planning for your wife for your 50th anniversary?"
Giuseppe proudly replied, " I gonna go pick her up."
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Fall Pledge Drive: SUCCESS!
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Our Fall Pledge Drive: "A Decade of Nourishing our Catholic Faith, Sharing our Faith with Others" was a success. Thank you for your support of this important event. We also wish to thank all of our guests who gave their time to join us on the air. Funds are still coming in, so we don't know a total amount of donations at this time.
The entire Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers are encouraged by your prayers and financial support of Holy Family Radio.
Thank you!
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Please continue to support our
sponsors and underwriters
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This Month's
Featured Sponsor
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The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation underwrites our program Life Lines.
Phone: 717.541.0034
Use the Link on the left.
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Here is a short list of some of the items we need at our Broadcast Center. The next time you are shopping please consider purchasing one of the items listed below. We try to keep our expenses as low as possible and this really helps us.
Thank you to all who have responded to this request!
- printer ink (HP952XL)
- postage stamps
- 8' foldable portable table
- MacBook laptop computer
- portable hard drive
We truly appreciate any assistance you can give us. Please email or call us to make arrangements to drop off any donations you have for us.
717.525.8110
THANK YOU!
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Prayer for the Year of St. Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace and mercy and courage and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Pope Francis
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Holy Family Radio, Inc.
P.O. Box 6028
Lancaster, PA 17607-6028
717-525-8110
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