Winter Impact Update CONTINUING VENERABLE PATRICK PEYTON'S LEGACY. CHANGING LIVES FOR GOOD.
The Family That Prays Together Stays Together
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“Prayer is the door of faith; prayer is medicine for the heart.” – Pope Francis
2020 Winter Impact Update
Our Mission A family of Catholic ministries that inspires, promotes, and fosters the prayer life and spiritual well-being of families throughout the world.
Our Vision Holy Cross Family Ministries strives to be a respected and reliable catalyst for inspiration, support, and dynamic content on family life through a focus on spirituality and prayer, especially the Rosary.
Congregation of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Family Ministries is proudly under the sponsorship of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who shares in the Church’s mission by working as educators in the faith. The Congregation’s ministries, whether through Holy Cross Family Ministries, schools, parishes, or other works of missionary outreach and social justice, serve by educating hearts and minds and building communities of the coming kingdom.
2020 Winter Impact Update
Recent Updates and News The Museum of Family Prayer in Easton, MA, opened on September 15! The Museum is a contemporary experience that engages people in the history and power of prayer and depicts the inspiring story of Venerable Patrick Peyton. On December 8, the Museum hosted a Family Advent Craft Event where families painted the Nativity scene and explored the Museum. Stayed tuned for more family programs and events! This past November, the Museum was awarded The Economic Impact Award from the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. This honor recognizes the Museum's positive impact on the community, which has been made possible through your support! A new podcast from Family Theater Productions features remastered radio classics featuring Venerable Patrick Peyton and stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Visit Soundcloud.com and search "Family Theater Productions" to listen today. In Uganda, our ministry served over 2,500 children in 2019 and taught them about family prayer and how to pray the Rosary by using visual aids. Uganda is home to three of our 24 mission centers in 17 countries that continue the legacy of Father Peyton through changing lives for good by sharing the power of prayer and faith! Family Theater Production's new documentary, "Pray", received the Best Documentary Award at the 2019 God Country Family Christian Film Festival this past December. "Pray" tells the inspiring story of Father Peyton and illustrates the power and impact of prayer.
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Photo from the Museum's opening.
The Impact Your Support Provides At HCFM, we have no greater purpose – or joy – than developing an enduring passion for prayer and spirituality among families. We believe prayer and spirituality are at the core of developing strong, united families that are a source of strength for the Church and our world. Here's the impact your support provides in the words of a few of those whom we serve.
“I have faced many challenging times and find comfort in listening to the Catholic Momcast and all of the resources Catholicmom.com provides.” Jennifer Thomas Catholicmom.com Subscriber
“Praying the Rosary brings ME peace, and hopefully some peace to OUR world." Lucy Kress Family Rosary USA
"The Museum of Family Prayer offers individuals and families a truly unique experience - to grow, strengthen and share their prayer life.” Michelle Hassan Museum of Family Prayer Member Family visting the Museum.
“My husband and I are very happy. We feel like this is our second honeymoon after so many years.” Marriage enrichment event participants Family Rosary East Africa
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Photo from the December family Nativity painting event at the Museum.
What's ahead?
Continuing Venerable Peyton's Legacy and Supporting Families in Faith
The Museum of Family Prayer will continue to offer new programs and activities for children and their families in 2020. The Museum strives to provide an interactive and engaging prayer experience that strengthens families. To find more information and keep informed of future events, visit www.MuseumofFamilyPrayer.org. Our film, "Pray" will be released by Family Theater Productions in 2020. The film tells the inspiring and powerful story of Venerable Patrick Peyton. The film will engage thousands in the incredible life of Father Peyton while encouraging families to pray together, which we believe has transformative impacts on family life. We encourage you to watch the film's trailer at www.PrayTheFilm.com and stay tuned for the official release date! Exciting news for Spanish-speakers! Lente Catรณlico, a fun, new web series in Spanish is coming this spring 2020 from Family Theater Productions to answer your questions about Catholic practice, beliefs and spirituality in a fresh new way. Using a team of witty writers, talented Latino hosts and even some learned theologians, Lente Catรณlico offers shareable, snackable videos that teach timeless truths and delve deep into the history of the Church with humor and heart. Look for it this spring at www.FamilyTheater.org.
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HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES GIVING SOCIETY THANK YOU!
The HCFM Giving Society recognizes those who have made substantial contributions to HCFM, which advances the work you have read about and much more. Your generosity strengthens families and our Church. Thank you for your support and partnership! This donor honor roll is for July 2019 - December 2019. Guardians of the mission - ($50,000+) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Adams ESQ Adams Family Foundation Edward James Hayes Estate Jaime & Rosario Infante Sarita Kenedy East Foundation, Inc. Mr. Harold E. Ziegler Jr.
Trustees Society - ($25,000 - $49,999)
Director's Circle - ($2,500 - $4,999) Anonymous Auburn Construction Co. Inc. Benevento & Mayo Foundation CatholicTV Michael and Eva-Lynn Langan Mr. Louis N. Tripodi University of Portland
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Spiak
Partners in the mission - ($1,000 - $2,499)
Founders Society - ($10,000 - $24,999)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Amato Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Bentivegna Mr. Gary S. Bertocci Mrs. Felicia Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Brodnicki Catholic Diocese of Peoria Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Chappell Corporate Fulfillment Systems, Inc. Ms. Kathleen Fernandez Mrs. Bridget M. Flanagan Irving & Judith Goldberg Mr. Brian Golden Mr. Glenn Hendry Jr. Integrated Office Technology, LLC Kings College
Ms. Carol Andrejasich C.F.A. Anonymous Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Court Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Ehrenzweig Andrea & Adam Jablonski Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. O'Toole Jr. Mrs. Mary T. Raftery Mr. & Mrs. Charles Reynolds
President's Circle - ($5,000 - $9,999) Eastdil Secured, LLC Mr. Edmond J. English Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Huston Dr. Emil Thattassery & Dr. Lindsey Thattassery Watermark Donut Co Boston
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Partners in the mission - (Continued) Lynch Cleaning Contractors, Inc. Mrs. Victoria Miko Mr. James P. Mulligan My Brother's Keeper, Inc. Ms. Kathryn Nirschl Mr. George O'Grady Ms. Alice Phalan Mrs. Kristen Quigley Ms. Jeanne Ann Reynolds Ruth & William Merkey Foundation Ms. & Mrs. Scully Mrs. Terry Seidler Stonehill College Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Sullivan The Mike and Shara Sweeney Family Foundation Fund Mrs. Margaret Usumanu Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Vukojevich Ms. Susan Wallace Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo & Mr. David Bartkus
Benefactor - ($500 - $999)
Allegra Print Mr. Thomas Aschenbrenner Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Belden Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky Mr. Stephen L. Fiacco Ms. Jeanne Finlayson & Mr. David A. Finlayson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Forbes
Benefactor - (Continued) Friends of the Unborn Mr. John P. Leonard Mr. Arthur A. Leonardo Mr. Sean and Mrs. Andrea McFaul Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Pinola Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Sands Sr. St. Anthony of Padua Parish St. Mary Parish Dr. Teresita E. Tan Mr. J. Leo Tuite, Jr. Mr. Gerard O. Velthaus
Ambassador - ($250 - $499) Anonymous Anonymous Ms. Constance M. Burns Ms. Sadie Butscher Mr. & Mrs. Walter Chojnacki Mr. Christopher Cooney Mr. Carlos De La Vega Mr. & Mrs. Edward de Lang Mr. Paul R. Devin Mrs. Lisa Hendey Mr. & Mrs. John F. Hester Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. House Immaculate Conception Church Ms. Lisa Jones Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Kappes Mr. Michael S. Klapak
Photo from the inauguration of the new Ministry Center in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Ambassador - (Continued)
LAOH JFK Div 1 Mr. Mark Leffler Mr. & Mrs. Denis J. Leonard Jr. Mr. Bruce A. Loughran Mr. & Mrs. David Marcham Mr. Paul J. O'Connor Mr. & Mrs. James W. Piggford Jr. Ms. Vanessa Pompei-Britt Richard Wackell Insurance Ms. Victoria Sica-Peters Mrs. Carol J. Sievers Ms. Cynthia Slattery and Mr. Gregory Jezard Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Smith St. Michael's Church Ms. Debra M. Tanguay Mr. Glenn Tyranski Mr. & Mrs. David Urbanus Mrs. Edelisa P. Uy Mrs. Linda P. Vigars Amyot
Sustainer - ($150 - $249) Ms. Esther M. Adams Mrs. Patricia A. Brophy-Signori Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Casieri Mrs. Libera Cigliano Mrs. Mary Cloran Ms. Joyce M. Collins Ms. Judith Collins Ms. Krisa Cooper Mrs. Tracey Cottle
Sustainer - (Continued)
Ms. Margaret M. Courcy Mr. & Mrs. Dennis M. Cronin Jr. Ms. Mary Cronin Mrs. Jane M. Cusimano Cranberry Vine Catering & Events Mrs. Catherine Davis Dr. & Mrs. Peter G. De Rosa Ms. Mary E. Dewald Reverend Jospeh C. Dieckhaus Mr. Brandon G. Fitts Ms. Harriet K. Frost Ms. Denise Galindo Mrs. and Mr. Hassan Miss Elinor L. Josenhans Ms. Mary Anne Kent Mrs. Anne Krasnicki Ms. Mary Beth Legg Legion of Mary Mrs. Audrey G. Mahoney Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Marcotte Ms. Monica Martinez Dennis and Anne McMenamy Ms. Ellen Mongan Ms. Rosemary Moser Mrs. Patricia Nevins Ms. Helen Polito Ms. Mary Jane Price Rhoda Wise Shrine Inc. Mr. Frank Sacchetti
Photo of the "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest winners in Manila, Philippines.
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Sustainer - (Continued) Ms. Louise Shaw Ms. Judith Shooter Mr. William J. Soisson Mr. Lloyd Spiegel Mr. Michael Sponsler Mrs. and Mr. Stevens Mrs. Cynthia Stewart Mrs. Mary Rose Teahan Ms. Koshy Thomas Ms. Elena M. Turley Ms. Mary E. Turner Ms. Rita Voge
Thank you to all of our Giving Society Members, other annual donors, and Father Peyton Legacy Society Members who have included HCFM in their estate plans!
Photobooth photo from the Museum's opening event.
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Thank you for your support and have a blessed 2020 -Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. President of Holy Cross Family Ministries
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Tom McKenney at tmckenney@hcfm.org or 508-930-7882.
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