Christmas II – The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Jospeh Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 The Holy Family Parish. It is the only Catholic community in the Gaza Strip. 7 October 2023. Hamas attack on Israel. Holy Family. A refuge for hundreds of civilians, elderly people, people with disabilities, women and children. Holy Family. A shelter for families. Hot meals. Fresh fruit. Vegetables. Nursing formula. Water.

Christmas I – The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. At Night: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 Imagine your nativity scene at home. What is missing? A strange question you might ask? Let’s see. Shepherds. Check. Angel. Check. Joseph and Mary. Check. Magi. Check. Ox, ass, sheep, manger and child! Check. Check. Check. Nothing missing. When Francis of Assisi created the first nativity scene, he did so to scandalize us. To wake