2020 Summer Impact Update

Summer Impact Update CONTINUING VENERABLE PATRICK PEYTON'S LEGACY. INSPIRING LIVES OF PRAYER AND FAITH DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES. The Family That Prays Together Stays Together

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Serving in Prayer and Faith Our Response to COVID-19 Dear Friends, Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) has been keeping you and your loved ones in our prayers during these challenging times. The changes brought about in our daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic beckons us back to our core dynamic of faith. The need for family prayer and faith has never been more urgent. Just as families need medical care, food, and shelter, they also need God's love and mercy. In response to this crisis and the increased spiritual needs of families, our HCFM team has refocused our energy and efforts on what will best serve the family in prayer and faith.

With some churches closed, the domestic church, or the family’s home, is as important as ever. That is why we have devoted ourselves to supporting the spiritual needs of the family and the domestic church by enhancing and expanding our digital prayer and spiritual experiences. The next few pages share some of the critical services we’re providing and the impact that has on building up our domestic churches and families. Your support has funded key faith-filled experiences from our video Catholic education series "Catholic Central" to our family focused weekly podcast "Catholic Momcast" to our June and July webinar series focused on training Church leaders to help Catholic families see their households as real extensions of the Church.

As you read this brief update, I hope you take pride in knowing your philanthropy and kindness has made this work possible and helped thousands of families during this crisis. Together we’ve built up the family and brought them closer to God, but we must also remember that more needs to be done.

Many families are in pain due to COVID-19 and need to deepen their faith, so that we all come out of this pandemic stronger than ever. Thank you for your contributions and as we enter a new fiscal year this July, I pray for your ongoing support of our ministry.

Sincerely in Christ, Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. President, Holy Cross Family Ministries

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Serving in Prayer and Faith: Our Response to COVID-19 Our new Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life held a virtual six week long Family Life Director Summit from June to July for the Diocesan Family Life Directors who are Church leaders focusing on supporting family spirituality, with topics such as Celebrating the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life.

Families at home and children unable to attend school, are able to continue their faith formation at home through watching new Catholic Central episodes produced by our ministry Family Theater Productions. At CatholicCentral.com, families find "going deeper" questions and free downloadable activity guides that accompany each episode.This Spring we launched a Spanish-language version called Lente Catรณlico. Visit LenteCatolico.com to watch this new, approachable and informative faithfilled series that connects with the younger Hispanic Catholic audience in the U.S. and Latin America.

CatholicMom.com has all the latest articles on how to deal with the sudden stress of parenting during the pandemic. There you will find articles such as Suddenly Homeschooling, which provides tips on how to cope with this new way of life. You can find other articles, podcasts, and resources that support families and faith during these difficult times by visiting CatholicMom.com.

Over the last few months, we partnered with the Daughters of St. Paul in California, South Carolina, and Kansas. The Daughters of St. Paul are doing drive-thru giveaways and passing out our Rosaries with the small guides on praying the Rosary. Prayer is more important than ever right now.

In East Africa, weekly Family Rosary radio programs are inspiring the home bound to pray together.

In Ireland and other countries, our online broadcasts of the Rosary and Masses have increased. In America, there is Rosary with the youth through Zoom every evening and phone calls and emails to lonely seniors to check on them during these hard times. We continue to spread the power of Rosary nightly at 6:00pm ET through the Family Rosary Across America on Relevant Radio.

Rosary and Mass is celebrated daily at 11:30am ET at the Museum of Family Prayer and Father Peyton Center in Easton, MA. You can join virtually by visiting Facebook.com/FamilyRosary (you do not need a Facebook account to watch!). Confession is also available outside the building every Monday-Friday 3-4pm.

Father Jilson, C.S.C. in his new AV/audio role for daily Mass and Rosary in Easton, MA.

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The Impact Your Support Is Providing During COVID-19 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 a glimpse at the impact your support has provided during this crisis in the words of those we serve.

"Rosary prayer has brought immense peace and happiness to our family despite the fear and worries the pandemic has brought.”

Joseph Lalthansanga Served through HCFM's International Work

"The lockdown has kept us confined to our homes and hence reducing all distractions.

Live streaming of the Eucharist through social media and TV channels have also been very helpful to us."

Dhanajoy and Rita Reang Served through HCFM's International Work

"As a mother of 7, teaching assistant, and Sunday school teacher, I am always looking for good Catholic resources.

CatholicMom always delivers and is a great source of comfort as I navigate this world."

Kara Collins CatholicMom.com Subscriber and Donor

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"I teach 7th grade religion, and I have used so many of your videos in my lessons during distance learning due to COVID-19. The kids enjoy watching the videos because they are funny and engaging, not to mention educational! Thank you!"

Lauren Kudlick Catholic Central User and Donor

Recent Updates and News While our physical offices may be closed at the moment, thousands of families are being served through FamilyRosary.org, FamilyTheater.org, CatholicMom.com, and our other faith-filled websites. These free online digital resources are more essential than ever before. With your support, all of this is possible.

HCFM is pleased to announce the new Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life. This Institute is a think-tank charged with developing new models of family prayer and spirituality to help Catholic families flourish in an authentically Catholic way. The Institute is based at the Father Peyton Center in Easton, MA under the leadership of Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak of Pastoral Solutions Institute. The Institute ran June and July's Family Life Director Summit webinar series, and we look forward to providing further trainings and sharing more exciting news about this initiative! Visit www.PeytonFamilyInstitute.org to learn more.

Catholic Mom's on going resources are available to help you during this time. Visit www.CatholicMom.com to find helpful resources such as cooking tips for easy to prepare meals if you can't run out to the stores. Catholic Momcast is a podcast available to listen to every Thursday and can help you take a break from work and your busy life. "Let's Talk about Storytelling!" is a new kid-friendly video initiative inspired by the legacy of Venerable Patrick Peyton, who used every means possible to tell the story of God's love for us. Hosted by Lisa Hendey, the founder of CatholicMom.com and author of the Chime Travelers series of books, the show encourages the young and the young at heart to read, share and tell their stories. The "Quarantine Book Club" is a relaxed and fun way for people to connect and share during these unsettling times. Join Catholic Mom Thursdays at 1:00pm ET on the CatholicMom Facebook page.

We understand times are tough and we want you to know we are here for you. If you have specific prayer intentions, please go to www.WorldatPrayer.org and submit your intentions there.

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Family enjoying the Vow Renewal ceremony at the Museum.

What's ahead?

Continuing Venerable Peyton's Legacy and Supporting Families in Faith While physically closed due to COVID-19, The Museum of Family Prayer is serving families with digital prayer experiences through social media, and we look forward to reopening soon. The Museum welcomed over 1,000 visitors after our September 2019 opening. To find more information and keep informed of future events, visit www.MuseumofFamilyPrayer.org.

Our film, PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton, will be released by Family Theater Productions on October 9, 2020. The film tells the inspiring and powerful story of Venerable Patrick Peyton, while encouraging families to pray together. We invite you to share the film's trailer with your friends by sending them to www.PrayTheFilm.com.

"Beautiful. Inspiring. Filled with Goodness and simple and powerful faith."

Father Rocky Hoffman of Relevant Radio after seeing PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton

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THANK YOU HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES GIVING SOCIETY MEMBERS!

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 - June 2020.

Guardians of the mission - ($50,000+) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Adams ESQ Adams Family Foundation Edward James Hayes Estate Jaime and Rosario Infante Sarita Kenedy East Foundation, Inc. Mr. Harold E. Ziegler Jr. Trustees Society - ($25,000 - $49,999) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Spiak Founders Society - ($10,000 - $24,999) Ms. Carol Andrejasich C.F.A. Anonymous Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Court Mr. Francis Danner 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. & Mrs. Edmond J. English Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Huston

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President's Circle - (CONTINUED) Mrs. Terry Seidler Dr. Emil Thattassery & Dr. Lindsey Thattassery Watermark Donut Co Boston Director's Circle - ($2,500 - $4,999) Anonymous Auburn Construction Co. Inc. Benevento & Mayo Foundation CatholicTV Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Durishan Michael and Eva-Lynn Langan Mrs. Kristen Quigley Mr. Louis N. Tripodi University of Portland Partners in the mission - ($1,000 - $2,499) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Amato The Mike and Shara Sweeney Family Foundation Fund Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Bentivegna Mr. Gary S. Bertocci Mrs. Felicia Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Brodnicki Catholic Diocese of Peoria

Partners in the mission - (Continued) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Chappell Corporate Fulfillment Systems, Inc. Ms. Julia D. Cox Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky Ms. Kathleen Fernandez Mrs. Bridget M. Flanagan Irving & Judith Goldberg Mr. Brian Golden Mr. Glenn Hendry Jr. Integrated Office Technology, LLC Kings College Mr. John A. Little Lynch Cleaning Contractors, Inc. Mrs. Victoria Miko Mr. James P. Mulligan My Brother's Keeper, Inc. Ms. Kathryn Nirschl Mr. George O'Grady Mr. & Mrs. Michael Parker Ms. Alice Phalan Ms. Jeanne Ann Reynolds Ruth & William Merkey Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Sands Sr. Ms. & Mrs. Scully Stonehill College Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Sullivan Mrs. Margaret Usumanu Mr. Gerard O. Velthaus Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Vukojevich Ms. Susan Wallace Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo & Mr. David Bartkus Benefactor - ($500 - $999) Allegra Print Anonymous Mr. Thomas Aschenbrenner Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Belden Mrs. Jane M. Cusimano Mr. Justin Fatica Mr. and Mrs. Fatica Mr. Stephen L. Fiacco Ms. Jeanne Finlayson & Mr. David A. Finlayson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Forbes

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Benefactor - (Continued) Friends of the Unborn Mr. & Mrs. Denis J. Leonard Jr. Mr. John P. Leonard Mr. Arthur A. Leonardo Mr. Brian Major Mr. & Mrs. David Marcham Mr. Sean and Mrs. Andrea McFaul Mr. & Mrs. James W. Piggford Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Pinola Deacon Hector Raymond Mr. Delbert & Dr. Marylyn Spomer St. Anthony of Padua Parish St. Mary Parish St. Michael's Church Dr. Teresita E. Tan Ms. Debra M. Tanguay Mr. J. Leo Tuite, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Whittemore Ambassador - ($250 - $499) Ms. Buchi Akpati Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mrs. Patricia A. Brophy-Signori Ms. Constance M. Burns Ms. Sadie Butscher Mr. & Mrs. Walter Chojnacki

"Information about the Catholic Faith presented in an easy to understand, educational, and entertaining manner. I love watching these short videos.

The hosts do a wonderful job.

Bravo Catholic Central! Keep up the great work!�"

Tina Tomini Donor to Catholic Central

Ambassador - (Continued) Mr. Christopher Cooney The Hon. & Mrs. Roger W. Daley Mr. & Mrs. Edward de Lang Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Devin Miss Mary E. Fallon Dr. Mary Hartigan Mrs. Lisa Hendey Mr. & Mrs. John F. Hester Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. House Immaculate Conception Church Ms. Lisa Jones Miss Elinor L. Josenhans Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Kappes Mr. Michael S. Klapak LAOH JFK Div 1 Mr. Mark Leffler Mr. Bruce A. Loughran Mr. & Mrs. Patricia McEntee Mr. Thomas J. McEnaney Jr. Ms. Kathy J. Megliola Mr. Joseph F. Moran Mr. Paul J. O'Connor Ms. Diana Pace Mr. & Mrs. Everett Pizzuti

Ambassador - (Continued) Ms. Helen Polito Ms. Vanessa Pompei-Britt Mrs. Joan R. Quigley Mr. Christopher Reid Richard Wackell Insurance Ms. Louise Shaw Ms. Victoria Sica-Peters Mrs. Carol J. Sievers Ms. Cynthia Slattery and Mr. Gregory Jezard Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Smith Ms. Fay Soesanto Mr. William J. Soisson Mr. Michael Sponsler Mrs. Mary Rose Teahan Mr. Glenn Tyranski Mr. & Mrs. David Urbanus Mrs. Edelisa P. Uy Mr. Joe Van Benten Mrs. Linda P. Vigars Amyot Ms. Karen Weber

Thank you to all other donors who made gifts under $250. Your contributions combined with hundreds of other annual donations make a big difference and we look forward to listing your names in our Annual Mission Impact Report published in November. We also deeply appreciate our Father Peyton Legacy Society Members who have included HCFM in their estate plans!

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"I read the Catholic Mom blog just about every day, and it feeds my faith. I also share the articles with my prayer group ladies and any other Catholic moms who I know would benefit. I've even shared some articles with my husband. Thanks for bringing such great content together!�

Erika Dix Donor to Catholic Mom

Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone.

Pope Francis

Father Jim Phalan, C.S.C., and Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., giving Rosary packets to children in Peru.

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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.

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER www.HCFM.org

Thank you for your support and God bless you.

-Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. President of Holy Cross Family Ministries

Have questions about partnering with us or want to learn more?

Contact Tom McKenney at tmckenney@hcfm.org or 508-930-7882

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