Holy Family Parish Mission Statement
Holy Family Parish is a community empowered through the Holy Spirit to promote the Kingdom of God and to extend Christ's presence among us. The vision will be realized with our loving acceptance of all people, through heartfelt openness, parish and family unity, and Spirit led involvement.
Mass Times
8:30 AM (Monday - Saturday)
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Confession Times:
Wednesday & Saturday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass.
Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM.
Office Hours
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
**Please note, there is a drop-box outside the office door for any afterhours business.
Ordination Anniversaries. . . . . . .
As we celebrate this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, please keep in your prayers Deacon Mike and Deacon Tom. This week on April 25th they will celebrate their 9th Ordination Anniversary. We thank you for all of the time, service and dedication you provide to our parish and your ministry. Congratulations Deacons!
Donut Sunday
Sunday, May 5th, after the 9AM & 11AM Masses
Join us for coffee, juice and a donut with fellow parishioners! Thanks to Sandra & Stuart Grimm and Molly Ellis for sponsoring this months social!
DONUT SUNDAY SPONSORSHIPS
If you or your family would like to sponsor the cost of a monthly gathering, please contact Tara LaForge at tara.laforge.pac@gmail.com or (617) 981-3888. A $100 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 in our parish.
Mother’s Day
Mass Remembrance: The Mother’s day Mass Novena will begin on Mother’s Day and continue for 9 nine days following. Envelopes received by May 5th will have the names of their mothers listed in out Mother’s Day bulletin. Cards to send to your living mothers are available in the narthex.
Mother’s Day Flower Sale: In support of Pennsylvanians for Human Life flowers will be sold after all Masses on Mother’s Day weekend. Roses: $2 each, 3 for $5, 6 for $10
If you would like to help to sell the flowers please call Jen Hudak at (610) 759-7171 or email: jenmhudak@gmail.com
Pro-Life Rosary Prayer Walk
Each year in the United States, millions of unborn children lose their lives to abortion. Stand with the Knights of Columbus as we pray the Rosary and advocate for the protection of the unborn. Join us for a prayer walk around the parish grounds on Sat., May 11th at 2PM. All parishioners and pro-life supporters are warmly invited to assemble in front of the parish center starting at 1:45. In case of rain we will gather inside. Let us unite in prayer and action to support women in choosing life and to uphold the dignity of every unborn child. Info/Questions: Chris Adams (610) 390-1249 or David Jaman (610) 746-0164.
Baby Bottle Campaign Knights of Columbus Council 4282 holding baby bottle campaign to benefit the Cay Galgon Life House. The mission of the Cay Galgon Life House is to prepare pregnant women and mothers of infants for a life of self-reliance. Campaign will run from May 5th – May 26th. Pick up a baby bottle from the Narthex. Fill it with coins, cash or checks and return it on May 26. Together we can make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in our communities.
2024 Because We Are Catholic Annual Appeal is underway!
Our parish support is a vital part of this Diocesan-wide effort to serve children and families in our own community and throughout the Diocese of Allentown. You can make your gift today by clicking here: BecauseWeAreCatholic.org
or call the Appeal Office at (800) 831-4443.
Thank you!
Anointing Mass~Holy Family
Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 AM
In his life and ministry, Jesus healed the sick. In this sacrament, the Church continues the healing mission of Jesus and prays that God will grant healing to the person who is suffering. This Sacrament offers spiritual healing through the Holy Spirit’s gifts of peace and courage. And so, anyone who is living with serious illness: physical, emotional or psychological, those with failing health, those who are going for surgery and the elderly are encouraged to celebrate this sacrament.
Holy Family Youth Group!
Every 2nd Sunday
Next Meeting: May 19th (3rd Sunday this month)
Who: 8th after Confirmation – 12th Grade
Where: 2nd Floor Holy Family Parish Center (last door on right)
When: May 19, 2024 @12:15pm - 1:30pm.
What: ¨ Games, Puzzles, Crafts, & Spikeball¨ Talk & Pray - when you are ready
Contact: holyfamilyyouth2024@gmail.com
Bring your favorite games, snacks, friends!
Pray the Rosary before Morning Mass
Please join us each weekday at 8:00 AM to pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. If mass is at 9:00 the Rosary will begin at 8:30.
~We can coordinate for the rosary to be prayed before the four weekend masses as well. If you are available to lead the rosary before the 5PM, 7AM, 9AM or 11AM masses, please call the Parish Office.~
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy takes place during the 9AM Sunday Mass for children ages 3 thru 1st grade. Children are dismissed before the first reading and are picked up from the Children’s Liturgy room in the church basement after mass.
Leaders: Alyssa Lagodney & Maria Braxmeier
hfnazchildrensliturgy@gmail.com
Events
MAY CROWNING
Next weekend, May 5th, we will welcome the Altar Rosary Society to the 9AM Mass. The society will attend mass a whole for the crowing of the Blessed Mother.
*Members are requested to wear their badges and meet in the narthex at 8:45.
Altar Rosary Mother Daughter Dinner
~The annual ARS Mother Daughter Dinner will be on Tuesday, May 7th, in the Parish Center. Members without daughters available may bring another guest (7th grade+). Doors open 5PM; Dinner at 5:45. Cost is $8 per person. Call Nancy (610-392-9854) for more information or reservations for you and your guest(s). Deadline is 4/26.
PREP 2024-2025
Holy Family PREP (Parish Religious Education Program)
PREP classes are for students attending public school in grades K - 8. Online registration is taking place now at: www.holyfamilynazarethpa.com/p ~In person classes are held on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 in the Holy Family School building. If this time conflicts with your schedule, Family Home Study is available as well. Questions: Contact our DRE, Mrs. Donna Ely at elyd@holyfamily-edu.org
Pastoral Council is seeking nominations for new members
Who We Are: The PPC was formed by Father Jonas in the Spring of 2021. The council was started with a small subset of parishioners of diverse backgrounds and talents with a mission to bring forward the Kingdom of God and extend Christ's presence among the parishioners of Holy Family Church. We are a praying community that through our engagement and example lead our parish community into a fuller life of prayer.
What We Do: The PPC is an advisory team to Fr. Jonas tasked with bringing forward the spiritual and physical needs and concerns of the parishioners that will help him identify goals, priorities and action plans for the betterment and growth our church. We support Fr. Jonas in his role as shepherd and engage with the parishioners of Holy Family to encourage participation in parish life and the various parish organizations.
Interested in becoming a PPC Member? Nominations for yourself or someone else can be submitted via email to Chris Adams at: disciple5171@gmail.com. If you cannot email, please place your interest, with the required information, in an envelope marked “Chris Adams/ Pastoral Council Nomination” and placed in the Sunday collection before 5/12/24.
Include the following information: First and last name, phone number, email address, best day/time to contact you, number of years as a Holy Family Parishioner, current volunteer ministries (ex: lector, cantor, catechist) and why you would like to participate in PPC.
Nominations will be open through May 12, 2024. All nominees must be at least 18 years of age, registered at Holy Family Church and considered a catholic in good standing. Nominees will be contacted by a Nomination Team Member from the PPC via phone for a short call to learn more about your interest in becoming a member and next steps in the process.
For more information you may contact Chris Adams at the email address listed above or at (610) 390-1249.
We Have A Great Need For More
Servers!!!
Serving at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn “enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them.”
~ Pope Francis
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING: If you have completed, or will be completing, 3rd grade and would like to be trained to be an altar server, please call the Parish Office or
email lorioe@holyfamily-edu.org
Lector and Eucharistic Minister Training:
Over the summer we will train new Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. If you are a registered, active parishioner in good standing and would like to be trained, please email your name and which ministry you are interested in to:
lorioe@holyfamily-edu.org or call (610) 759-0870.
Click Here for more summer camp information
We invite you to Spend Time With Our Lord
in Eucharistic Adoration
* Wednesdays 4:30 - 7:30
* First Friday of the month after 8:30 AM Mass until 4PM
To sign up for a time slot go to: https://www.holyfamilynazarethpa.com/adoration or by calling Dawn at (908) 896-2356 or just stop in anytime to spend some peaceful, prayerful time with our Lord.
Diocese of Allentown Pillgrimage Opportunities:
Pilgrimage to the National
Centre for Padre Pio
A Local Diocesan Pilgrimage has been planned for September of 2024 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA. Please save the dates for Thursday, September 19, 2024 (High School), Friday, September 20, 2024 (English), and Saturday, September 28, 2024 (Spanish). Contact Father Hoffa directly at his diocesan email ahoffa@allentowndiocese.org or call 610-921-2729, ext. 2205.
Pilgrimage to the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Diocesan Pilgrimage tradition to Mary’s House is typically held every four years. More information will be forthcoming for individuals, parishes, and schools. Contact Father Hoffa directly at his diocesan email: ahoffa@allentowndiocese.org or call 610-921-2729, ext. 2205.
Pilgrimage to Italy
with Bishop Schlert
Click HERE for Flyer Reserervations are now open for the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy with Bishop Schlert & Father Hoffa - Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – Saturday, April 3, 2025. The first Diocese of Allentown International Pilgrimage will “Follow the Footsteps of Saints Peter and Paul” through Florence, Assisi, and Rome. To sign up for the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage, please contact Father Allen Hoffa directly at ahoffa@allentowndiocese.org or 610-921-2729, ext. 2205.
CASH CARDS
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS
The Holy Family School Players will proudly present Disney’s High School Musical Jr.
May 3rd at 7PM, May 4th at 3PM & 7PM, May 5 at 3PM in the Holy Family School Gymnasium.
$12 General Admission. Hope to see you there! Online Tickets & Donations:
https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=715
Our parish has a subscritption to FORMED, an online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children. As a Holy Family Parishioner, you have access to all of the material on FORMED to support your own faith journey! For more information, including directions on how to sign up for free, click on the FORMED tab at top of the website.
CLICK HERE to see April Growing in Faith
CLICK HERE For the Feb 24/25 Bulletin Inserts
CLICK HERE For the April 6/7 Bulletin Inserts
CLICK HERE For the April 13/14 Bulletin Inserts
CLICK HERE For online access to your parish contributions, and to print your own contribution statement
Staff
Useful Links
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC)
Knights of Columbus Council 4282
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
CLICK HERE for online access to your Parish Contributions