About Us

Vision, Mission, and Values of Holy Family Parish

We are United Under the Cross of Christ

We are United Under the Cross of Christ

What are the Symbols on the Crucifix

Using a crucifix with these symbols is a way for us to brand our parish community and recognize that all four churches in Holy Family Parish are “united under the Cross of Christ.” It seems appropriate that we use an image of His Cross with symbols that represents each of our churches and connects them all as one. These symbols signify that we are united by Christ crucified and depict our parish’s vision to be “United under the Cross of Christ to be one mind and heart.”

So, what are the symbols in this crucifix?
  • At the top is the universal symbol of the Most Holy Trinity: three individual triangles interconnected, showing that all three Divine Persons are equal and separate but unified as the One God.
  • At the bottom is an anchor: a traditional symbol used to depict Saint Philomena. Tradition holds that an anchor was placed around her neck and was thrown into the water… sadly not an uncommon practice in the ancient world to kill Christians.
  • On the left is a symbol of a golden crown for Saint Louis, who is often depicted as offering Jesus his gold crown in exchange for Jesus’ crown of thorns, denoting how he followed Jesus as his true King and Lord.
  • On the right is a heart surrounding a capital A to remind us of the love of Saint Ann not only for her daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, but also for all of us as our spiritual mother. The heart is a universal symbol for love.

As pastor, I hope this image will help to bring us more closely together as we accept our four churches being one parish… and that over time, this image will identify Holy Family Parish not just for our own members, but also for other parishes in our Archdiocese.

Father Thomas McCarthy

Pastor, Holy Family Parish
Beacons of Light Community – SE5

Our Vision

United under the Cross of Christ to be one mind and heart.

Our Mission

Through worship, evangelization, and stewardship, leading people to know, love, and serve the Lord in this world and to be happy with Him forever in the next.

Our 7 Family Values

We value …

  1. Truth, Sacredness, Unity and Beauty
  2. Sacraments, Liturgy and Devotions
  3. Unity with the Teachings and Traditions of the Church
  4. Personal prayer, sacrifice and service
  5. The Cross and our crosses as the pathway to holiness
  6. Respect for the Pastor and his role as our spiritual father & leader
  7. Sanctity of human life. Respect and kindness to others

Our Parish Prayer

Good and gracious Lord, I thank You for the gift of my faith. Make our parishes of one mind and heart.

Let the Holy Spirit fill us with faith, hope and charity so to be kind and forgiving.

Let us be devout and prayerful in worship and welcoming to those who enter our doors.

Give us the grace to be generous with our time, talent, and treasure. Help us to accept our crosses with humility, and to trust in Your Divine Providence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.