As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the bishops of the State of New York are hosting a state-wide Eucharistic Congress October 20-22, 2023 at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville, New York.
Join in the fun of putting on the performance of the first annual Christmas play: “The Story of the Nativity.” This year it will be hosted at the Holy Family Parish Center for two performances on Friday, December 15th at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 17th at 2 p.m.
Centuries ago, men and women like Sts. John Bosco, John Baptiste De LaSalle, Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Catherine Drexel started schools for children who were too poor to receive an education. Now, the poverty is different. The poverty is poverty of truth, poverty of God, and poverty of joy.
Last week I shared with you the new strategy for making disciples, particularly amongst younger men and women. This week, I want to continue offering some background on why I came to this conclusion of changing to Parish Family Catechesis.
It is time we change our approach and create a program rooted in the liturgy and aimed, not at a particular age group, but at the entire parish family. Understanding that the Church upholds the dignity and beauty of the family.
Did you know that your sneakers could help support Holy Family Parish AND save our environment? Holy Family will host a Sneaker Drive in the Parish Gym on Saturday, August 12th, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, August 13th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, get a $5 Snack Pack with a hotdog, chips, and water.
Holy Family Parish, a Roman Catholic Church located in Little Falls, NY, introduced a Rebuild & Renew Restoration Campaign to parishioners at weekend Masses on May 20 and 21, to fund raise $300,000 for capital projects at the church and Parish Office Building.
I have always been an advocate of maintaining some of the Lenten practices in our lives going forward. The small disciplines, the self-restraint, the conscious charity, etc. should become a part of us. Habits, once ingrained in us, do not need to be remembered. Things that were once hard for us, requiring much thought and effort, can become light and easy with God’s grace.
Holy Family Parish & St. Joseph’s Church will bring back a lost but cherished tradition; the blessing of the Easter Baskets. Father Slezak will bless the baskets on Easter Sunday after each Mass on April 9th.
Join us for a Feast of Mercy on April 16th. Divine Mercy Sunday is perhaps God’s greatest gift for our time. The promise of this day is nothing less than the forgiveness of all sins and punishment due to sin for anyone who would go to Confession and receive Jesus in Holy Communion on this very special feast. According to Divine Mercy Productions, one may receive the Sacrament of Confession, also known as Reconciliation, twenty days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday. Here’s the schedule: 2:00 PM - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 2:15 PM-2:45 PM. Confessions Begin Meditations read from the Diary of Saint Faustina 3:00 PM. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction, and Veneration 1st class Relic St. Maria Faustina. CONFESSORS: Father Brian Slezak, Father Rendell Torres, Father Paul Catena, and Father Michael Cambi. RESOURCES: Free books and devotionals at church entrances.
Reconciliation and Penance Services in March for Healing of Our Sins! Three priests will be channels of God’s tender mercy at these times and places: Wednesday, March 15th, St. Joseph the Worker, West Winfield, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23rd, Holy Family, Little Falls, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29th, Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Frankfort, 6-7:30 p.m.
Each Lent we are encouraged to meditate on the Passion of Christ by walking and praying the Stations of the Cross. “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
Ash Wednesday Schedule: Holy Family - 8 a.m. - Usus Antiquior (Latin) Holy Family - 12 p.m. - Novus Ordo (English) St. Joseph - 5:30 p.m. - Novus Ordo (English)
Holy Family Parish and St. Joseph Church will be offering a Lenten educational series this year entitled: “Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist.” Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. This program explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members.
Holy Family Parish is blessed to have such beautiful, historic, and one-of-a-kind stained-glass windows in our church. Author Louis Baum spent countless hours over several years researching and writing a book describing the story of each window. Both Louis and Jean Ronan (who assisted in the project) have graciously donated all their time and efforts to complete this book project. The book will be available at all Masses to view this weekend (Feb 18th-19th) and next weekend (Feb 25th-26th). Now that the book has been completed, the parish is offering it for purchase for only $20 each (to cover cost). Upon receiving your prepayment, we will order the books. Order forms are available in church or by calling/visiting the Parish Office. Please enclose payment with your order. Order soon! (We plan to place the first book order on March 6th.) Upon arrival of the books, we will notify you.
Wear your green and bring your favorite dish to pass as we celebrate St. Patrick with fellowship, great food, music & dance on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the Parish Gym. One of our Holy Family parishioners is a Championship Level Irish Step dancer who will perform a few routines along with some special friends. This event is open to all Holy Family/St. Joseph’s Church parishioners, family, and friends.
Can You Share Your Secret Winning Chili Recipe? Do you love Chili? Want to Be Involved in a Family Event! We Need Your Support for Holy Family's Chili Contest Sunday, February 5th from 1:30-4 p.m.!
Holy Family Parish and St. Joseph Church will give out blessed “Chalking the door" kits this weekend at Mass. This is a wonderful way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God’s blessing of our lives and home.