Our Mission

 Holy Family Parish of Nazareth is a Christ centered sacramental family modeled after the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We are dedicated to growing our faith, spreading the Gospel in our community, preserving our rich traditions while looking to the future and living

 as disciples of Jesus Christ. 

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces and remember those who sacrificed all. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.

Amen

40-Hours Eucharistic Devotions

Devotional Liturgies
Friday, November 20 5:00 PM: Evening Prayer w/ Benediction

Saturday, November 21 7:00 PM: Evening Prayer w/ Benediction

Sunday, November 22 5:00 PM: Solemn Closing of 40-Hours 

The 40 Hours Devotion is a Catholic liturgical practice of continuous prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition, lasting approximately 40 hours. It is a time for prayer, adoration, and reparation, inspired by Biblical events like Jesus' 40 days in the desert and His 40 hours in the tomb. Parishes organize these events, often inviting the faithful to sign up for an hour of adoration or to come and pray at any time. Each evening includes Evening Prayer with a reflection by a guest Priest and Benediction. Sign up at church for a time of prayer with our Lord. Friday 5PM-11PM ~ Saturday 9AM-11PM ~ Sunday 12PM-5PM Come any time that works for you. ~ Let's fill the church


Jesus, What a gift we have in your True Presence: the assurance of your friendship, your company, your grace, your love. Increase our thirst for you as you, also,

desire to draw closer to us. Amen.

Upcoming Holy Family Events

Parish Festival!!

We are looking for volunteers to help guide the vision and plan the details for our 2027 Festival!. We plan to meet in November to discuss next year's plan - if interested please contact:

hfp23@rcn.com or (610) 759-0870

Come See how you fit in!

Message from Father Stokes

Staying Connected and

Being Present to You!

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Wreaths Across America

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA will again be putting wreaths on Veterans' graves following a ceremony in the upper cemetery on December 19th at noon. All are welcome to attend and help place the wreaths on the graves.

PRIEST CONVOCATION

November 11-13

Our priests will be attending the Priest Convocation with the Allentown Diocese. Therefore we will not have a morning Mass Wednesday, 11/11-Friday, 11/13. To view a list of local masses during this time, please click below. The Masses scheduled at Holy Family on these days will be said privately by a priest in the Diocese.

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Pray & Play Moms Group

Next Meeting Wednesday November 18th 10:00 - 11:00.

Click below for details.

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Christmas Sharing!

We have begun the planning process for our annual Christmas Sharing Program. We hope to provide Christmas food and gifts for nearly 25 families! Food items needed will be specified on the Giving Tree in the first weeks of Advent. A list of the gift items requested for the children will be included on a sign up Genius. Please prayerfully consider how you, your parish group, or your business can help those in need in our parish community this Christmas season. Your help is needed and appreciated by those of our parish family!

Parish Festival!!

We are looking for volunteers to help guide the vision and plan the details for our 2027 Festival!. We plan to meet in November to discuss next year's plan - if interested please contact:

hfp23@rcn.com or (610) 759-0870

Come See how you fit in!

Message from Father Stokes

Staying Connected and

Being Present to You!

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Children's Masses Are Back!! Next Childrens Mass November 14/15

Click Here to Sign Up!

Gently Used Toy Sale Dec 5th 10AM

Gently used toys are being collected now for our Christmastime “Toy Sale”. * Bring gently-used toys to any Mass Nov 21-22 & Nov 28-29 * Call the Parish Office 9AM-1PM, Mon-Thurs to arrange for drop off *

Call/text Kathi (484)542-9637

for porch pick up

Service Hours Available

November 21 @ 8AM at Bushkill Fire Station

We are so thankful to BEI Electric for providing Thanksgiving meals for parish families. If you would like to help with packing the boxes of food, please email hfp23@rcn.com by 11/15. This is a great project for youth

K of C Book Club

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Monday Jan. 11th 6:30PM Parish Center

RSVP Required!

RSVP: Giluliano at 610-751-8402

if you plan to attend.

All are invited!

Donut Sunday!

Donut Sunday will be held after the 9AM & 11AM Masses this weekend ~ Nov. 15th. Join fellow parishioners after Mass for coffee, juice, a donut! Thank you to The Plasencia Family for sponsoring this months social. 

Children's Masses Are Back!! Next Childrens Mass November 14/15

Click Here to Sign Up!

Gently Used Toy Sale Dec 5th 10AM

Gently used toys are being collected now for our Christmastime “Toy Sale”. * Bring gently-used toys to any Mass Nov 21-22 & Nov 28-29 * Call the Parish Office 9AM-1PM, Mon-Thurs to arrange for drop off *

Call/text Kathi (484)542-9637

for porch pick up

Click here for link to a family Advent Calendar!

Advent


Come Home for the Holidays!

This Advent, let’s reach out and invite someone home.

We all know someone who has drifted away from the Church. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple invitation to remind them that they are welcome.

As we prepare for Christmas, invite a friend, family member, neighbor, and/or someone you meet at Mass to join you at Holy Family Parish.

Throughout the season, we’ll also be sharing special ways for our Holy Family community to come together, celebrate, and prepare our hearts for Christmas as a Family, we welcome you to bring someone with you.


This Advent, be the reason someone comes HOME.

Come Home for the Holidays!

Invite. Welcome. Share the joy.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Weds. 4:30PM-7:30PM

Benediction ~ 7:15-7:30

AND

1st Friday's 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Benediction ~ 3:45-4:00


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Morning Rosary

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 November 11th

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Youth Group

The Journey Continues After Confirmation!



Every 2nd Sunday after the 11:00 am mass.

Next Youth Group meeting:

December 13th

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Altar & Rosary Society

1st Tuesday in Parish Center 6:30PM September -June. Next Meeting

is December 1st!


Choir Practice




New members always welcome! Paradise Choir, Holy Family Parish Choir and Folk Group,

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Prayer 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 


First Saturday Devotions

First Saturday of each month before mass at 7:45, . The devotions begin with the rosary at 7:45,

followed by 8:30 mass and confession.

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Eucharistic Adoration

Every Weds. 4:30PM-7:30PM

Benediction ~ 7:15-7:30

AND

1st Friday's 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Benediction ~ 3:45-4:00


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Morning Rosary

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 November 11th

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News & Announcements

Holy Family Mausoleum Repairs!


  Our maintenance staff is working on several projects in the Mausoleum:

  • Security Door Release
  • Exterior Granite Trim Repair
  • Flooring Tile & Grout Repairs

We appreciate your patience while this work is being done and apologize for any inconvenience.


CEMETERY@HOLYFAMILY-EDU.ORG, 610-759-0870 ext. 6

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Cash Card Program Needs Volunteers

Weekend Mass Volunteers - No Experience Needed We will show you what to do! Volunteers needed to fill gift card orders before and after mass. Volunteer at your convenience - Quarterly, monthly or weekly! What are you waiting for - contact us today:

hfcc@holyfamily-edu.org, or call rectory office at 610-759-0870

DONUT SUNDAY NEEDS YOUR HELP!

SPONSORSHIPS: If you would like to sponsor the cost of a Donut Sunday, contact Sal at salaprile145@gmail.com or (484) 298-3688. A $150 donation provides all the refreshments and helps us to refresh our supplies. Most importantly, your donation helps us to continue this ministry of fostering community and fellowship

HELP NEEDED: We can use some help on Donut Sunday in various ways: set up, hosting, making coffee, etc. contact Sal at the information above

 

Used Clothing Shed

As an alternative to the Altar Rosary biannual clothing drives, we now have a clothing shed set up in the parking lot to deposit your used clothing and other items all year long. Turn Key Enterprises set up the shed free of charge and will empty the shed every week. The items will then be sold to over 400 non-profit organizations. Holy Family will receive $.08 per pound. Acceptable items are wearable clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, pillowcases and stuffed animals. NO rags, pillows, toys or household goods. All items should be in plastic bags and tied.

 

Holy Family School Scoreboard Needed

Help Light UP The Scoreboard!!

To see how you can help Holy Family CYO sports in this endeavor - clip below!


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Click for this week's "Tip of the Week"

Cash Card Program Needs Volunteers

Weekend Mass Volunteers - No Experience Needed We will show you what to do! Volunteers needed to fill gift card orders before and after mass. Volunteer at your convenience - Quarterly, monthly or weekly! What are you waiting for - contact us today:

hfcc@holyfamily-edu.org, or call rectory office at 610-759-0870

Holy Family Memorial Fund

One of the most important things we can do as Catholics is to pray for our loved ones who have died. We do this at Mass with the Mass intention. However, as we continue to have more requests than mass times available, we are not able to offer masses for everyone as we would like. The Memorial Fund is a good opportunity to help with this situation.

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Children’s Liturgy at the 9AM Mass

All children ages 3 - 1 grade are welcome to join! Just before the first reading the children are dismissed to the church basement to learn about the liturgy on their level. Parents pick them up after Mass. This program is every 1st , 2nd and 4th Sunday.

*Not on Kids Mass weekends.


 

 

Diocesan Men's Conference

"Come Home To Mary, Mother

of the Church"

Saturday Nov. 21st 8AM-5PM

DeSales University Center Valley

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St. Lukes Hospice Luminaria Lighting December 3rd

St. Lukes Hospice offers a way to honor and remember those who have passed with a special "lighted Path" see below for details.

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Holy Family Memorial Fund

One of the most important things we can do as Catholics is to pray for our loved ones who have died. We do this at Mass with the Mass intention. However, as we continue to have more requests than mass times available, we are not able to offer masses for everyone as we would like. The Memorial Fund is a good opportunity to help with this situation.

Click Here for Memorial Fund Info

Children’s Liturgy at the 9AM Mass

All children ages 3 - 1 grade are welcome to join! Just before the first reading the children are dismissed to the church basement to learn about the liturgy on their level. Parents pick them up after Mass. This program is every 1st , 2nd and 4th Sunday.

*Not on Kids Mass weekends.


 

 

Holy Family School Times

Windows of Opportunity

Help us replace our classroom windows!

Please support the Windows of Opportunity Campaign for Holy Family School ~ click below for details

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Holy Family School ~ After Care Monitor Needed

Make A Difference After School!

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Holy Family School
Second Grade Spolight~

Click on button below to see all the offerings for  Second Grade Students at Holy Family School~

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Holy Family School Website ~ CLICK HERE