I'd like to share a motive with you discreetly .I have been working on supporting parishioners in need and the sick with gift cards in our parish . As families and individuals continue to struggle in these times, as the need arises.. This should be confidential until they get the Vouchers in their email, as it is a surprise. If it's not too much trouble let me know if you can assist with the purchase, You will be reimbursed .I will be waiting for your feedback. God bless you
Add that Father will never request money or gift cards from parishioners through text message or email.
Be Aware of a SCAM email being sent to some parishioners!
Some people have reported getting an email from Fr. Jonas asking for help with gift cards for families that are sick and are struggling financially - asking that you keep this confidential. PLEASE delete this email if you receive it - this is a Scam email!
Please note that Fr. Jonas would NEVER email anyone to ask them to send funds or gift cards!!
Saturday 5pm with procession* *See panel below for procession info*
Sunday Mass 7AM, 9AM, 11AM
No Morning Mass
Mass of the Lords Supper 7PM
Adoration until 11PM
No Morning Mass
Veneration of the Cross 3PM
Stations of the Cross 7PM
No Morning Mass
No Confessions, No 5pm Mass
Blessing of Foods~11AM, and 12
Easter Vigil 8PM
Masses at 7AM, 9AM & 11AM
Please note ~ Wednesday April 16th there are No Confessions after 8:30 Mass; Priest's attend Chrism Mass. Adoration will be at 4:30-7:30
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CRS RICE BOWL ~
Pick up a rice bowl at church and participate in this wonderful Lenten tradition!
The
CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, that
invites Catholics and faith communities in the United States to encounter God and our global family throughout Lent by practicing the pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Week 5 - The Eucharist and Hunger
The Eucharist makes visible our communion with our sisters and brothers and our shared responsibility as one human family. As Catholics, we believe no person should go hungry; however, our world is currently facing levels of hunger that experts believe could be the new normal. That’s why it is more important than ever for us to recommit each Lent—and throughout the year—to supporting our global family experiencing these challenges.
Click -CRS rice bowl week 5 to read more about the efforts of Rice Bowl
Click Here - to see a video on the history of Rice Bowl which started in Allentown Pa!!
Acceptable items: clothing, shoes sneakers, purses, backpacks, briefcases, belts, hats, gloves, socks, scarves, ties, blankets, pillows, sheets, comforters, towels, tablecloths, drapery & curtains.
Create in Me a New Heart
Thursday April 3rd 7PM
To find Examination of Conscience choices and guides to reconciliation and penance service:
Saturday April 12 9AM-1PM
Sunday April 13 8AM - 1PM
Holy Family Field
Gather at 9:50;
Egg Hunt at 10AM Sharp.
Bring a basket!
Rain date: 4/13 after 9AM Mass.
After the 9AM & 11AM Masses. Please join us after mass for coffee, juice,
a donut & fellowship!
Pierogi sale
April 5 & 6 in Church after Mass. $8 per dozen. Please bring exact change if possible or check payable to HF Church.
May 2, 3 & 4 8AM-2PM
Drop off at the Parish Center from 6-8PM on Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Or: Place in the marked bins in the Narthex. Bins will not be available during
Holy Week & Easter.
*No large furniture, glasses, mugs or clothing.
Acceptable items: clothing, shoes sneakers, purses, backpacks, briefcases, belts, hats, gloves, socks, scarves, ties, blankets, pillows, sheets, comforters, towels, tablecloths, drapery & curtains.
Create in Me a New Heart
Thursday April 3rd 7PM
To find Examination of Conscience choices and guides to reconciliation and penance service:
Holy Family School Students will present Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 11th at 7PM. Please join us for this annual tradition.
The annual Altar and Rosary Society Mother Daughter Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 6, in the Parish Center. Members without daughters available may bring a guest (7th grade or older). Doors open at 5pm; dinner is at 5:45pm. Cost is $8 per person. Call Nancy (610) 392-9854 for reservations for you and your guest(s)
or for more info.
Deadline for reservations is April 25.
There are many ways you can help. We will be having a training session on Saturday, April 12th right after the 8:30 morning Mass. If you are interested, please call or text Dawn Peterson at (908) 896-2356 or email her at: sdpeterson69@verizon.net.
Altar Server Training will begin soon! Anyone who has completed grade 3 who is interested in Altar Serving can train to be an altar server! To sign up for training or for more informaiton please call the office or email Eileen at lorioe@holyfamily-edu.org
Our Martha Mary Ministry (church cleaners) will clean the church for Holy Week beginning at 6PM on April 10th. Please bring a bucket, rags and your favorite cleaning product. Join us for any amount of time that your schedule allows. Many hands make light work.
Thanks in advance!
Holy Family School Students will present Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 11th at 7PM. Please join us for this annual tradition.
The annual Altar and Rosary Society Mother Daughter Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 6, in the Parish Center. Members without daughters available may bring a guest (7th grade or older). Doors open at 5pm; dinner is at 5:45pm. Cost is $8 per person. Call Nancy (610) 392-9854 for reservations for you and your guest(s)
or for more info.
Deadline for reservations is April 25.
On Palm Sunday we begin our solemn celebration of Holy Week by remembering Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. At the 5PM Mass, weather permitting, all who are able will move to the Parish Center shortly before the celebration begins, where the palm branches will be blessed and distributed; all will then process to Church. As this occurs, the ushers will distribute blessed palm in Church to those who were unable to participate in the procession. The blessed palm we will receive is a sacramental – a symbol of our Catholic faith. Let it also be a constant reminder of the Redeemer and King who is our Lord and Savior.
Join us in Praying the glorious mysteries before morning mass Mon-Thurs 8:00am . If mass is at 9AM then Rosary will begin at 8:30am
2nd Wednesday of the Month Next Meeting Wednesday April 9th
The Journey Continues After Confirmation!
Every 2nd Sunday after the 11:00 am mass. Next Meeting: April 13th
1st Tuesday in Parish Center 6:30PM September -June.
Next Meeting: April 1st
New members always welcome! Paradise Choir, Holy Family Parish Choir and Folk Group,
The Prayer Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in the Church. All are invited to join us for a special time of prayer and fellowship. We hope to see you there!prayer requests, please email hallmanm034@gmail.com
Join us in Praying the glorious mysteries before morning mass Mon-Thurs 8:00am . If mass is at 9AM then Rosary will begin at 8:30am
2nd Wednesday of the Month Next Meeting Wednesday April 9th
Safe Haven Sunday~ "Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children"
Safe Haven Sunday: Thank you!
The Allentown Diocese and Holy Family Parish extends a tremendous “Thank You!” to all for participating in Safe Haven Sunday. Thanks to all parishioners for their support of the education and awareness on the issues of pornography at our Sunday celebration.
Again, thanks to our parish community for your openness to the topics of internet safety and the dignity of the human person in light of the pornographic culture.
We will make the materials available to you in the Narthex and on our website until April 6th. Should you want a copy of the book, Equipped, after that please contact the Parish Office.
Please click on the following digital resources.
To learn more or with questions, contact Rev. Allen J. Hoffa, Chair, Lumen Christi Commission at:
ahoffa@dioceseofallentown.com
Support Sr. Rosie & the MSC Sisters!
The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Friday May 23rd at 1:00 in the church basement, New members are always welcome!
To request a prayer shawl please call Eileen (610) 730-3779 or Mary Ann (610) 837-6777. There are always a few at the Parish Office too.
Easter Flower Envelopes that are turned in by 3/23 will have the names listed on the envelopes printed in the bulletin. Please print legibly. If you give online email your names to hfp23@rcn.com prior to 3/24.
Easter Mass Remembrance Envelopes
These envelopes will be placed on the altar and are part of the 9-day novena that begins on Easter Sunday.
Please note that to allow the PREP Students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before Easter, there will not be Wednesday evening Adoration on March 26th or April 2nd. Also, on April 9th there will not be Adoration due to our Lenten Mission.
March 25, 1900-March 25, 2025
We are preparing to start training new altar servers! Anyone in 4th grade and up interested in joining the Altar Server group please email Eileen at lorioe@holyfamily-edu.org, or
call the parish office.
Support Sr. Rosie & the MSC Sisters!
The MSC Mission Office currently has 3 new projects they are working on; one in Vietnam, one in Senegal and one closer to home in the Dominican Republic. To see what they are currently working on and if you are able to assist with these projects Click on the button below. Paper copies are also available in the narthex.
We look forward to working together as an MSC Family to assist those in need.
Track & Field Registration for K-8 Grade~ click the button below for registration
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
NEW ENROLLMENT FOR 2025-2026
OPENING JANUARY 18TH!
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