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. 

Upcoming Holy Family Events

In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Father will bless your pets next Saturday, Oct. 3, at 12:00 on the church lawn. All pets must be leashed or crated. If the blessing is cancelled due to poor weather, we will post it on Facebook by 11AM.

Bible Study ~ "The four last things!"

Starting Thursday Oct 1st 6:00PM-7:30PM - Parish Center

The Last Things Are Not the End—They Are the Beginning

Rooted in Church teaching, this book reflects life’s ultimate realities and dive into why it is important to live each day in light of eternity. 

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KOC Baby Bottle Campaign

Sept. 13 - Oct 4

All proceeds go to Cay Galgon Life House

For information click below

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Altar Rosary Holiday Bazar

Oct 17-18: Saturday, 8AM-2PM and Sunday, 8AM-1PM Tricky Tray, Bake Sale, Crafts, Nice as New Gifts & Jewelry, Quilt & Cash Raffles, Food & Fun. Please join us! Food on Saturday only starting at 9AM: Cabbage & Noodles, Halupki, Homemade Soups, Turkey BBQ, Hot Dogs & More. 

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2027 Mass Book

Beginning October 20th we will open our 2027 Mass book for the January-June months only. Each family will be allowed 1 weekend Mass and 2 weekday Masses. This policy will remain in effect until the end of December. After that, we will accommodate other mass requests from families for the January—June months. The second half of 2027 will be available in the spring. We cannot accept lists of Mass requests. We will continually take private masses to be sent out, in order to accommodate requests.  

CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 9AM MASS

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 & 4th Sunday.

*Not on Kids Mass weekends*

Cemetery Clean Up

Please remove ALL ITEMS from the cemetery that you wish to keep by Sunday October 4th.

Fall Cleanup is scheduled for the week of October 5-9

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In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Father will bless your pets next Saturday, Oct. 3, at 12:00 on the church lawn. All pets must be leashed or crated. If the blessing is cancelled due to poor weather, we will post it on Facebook by 11AM.

Bible Study ~ "The four last things!"

Starting Thursday Oct 1st 6:00PM-7:30PM - Parish Center

The Last Things Are Not the End—They Are the Beginning

Rooted in Church teaching, this book reflects life’s ultimate realities and dive into why it is important to live each day in light of eternity. 

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Children's Masses Are Back!! Next Childrens Mass October 17/18

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OCIA

OCIA is a spiritual formation process beginning in October and ending with initiation at the Easter Vigil. OCIA classes are taught Monday evenings from 6-7:30. These classes are for anyone with interest, no matter what your current denomination. For more information, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Donna Ely. elyd@holyfamily-edu.org or (610) 759-0870, ext. 4.

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Photo Directory Round 2!

Monday Oct. 26 2:00PM-8:30PM

We only need 19 more appointments to be filled for us to receive hard bound photo directories free of charge! Click below to see how to sign up for

your free photo!

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Blood Drives

Holy Family October 31st,

Diocesan Blood Drives Sept. 19th through Dec, 16th. Click below for more info!

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Holy Family Alumni TV Raffle

Support the HFS Alumni Assoc. in funding educational projects that enhance and support the Holy Family School students!

Enter the raffle to win at 60" TV donated by William Searock Electric.

Contact Sandy at 484-264-4269 for ticket information

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

Children's Masses Are Back!! Next Childrens Mass October 17/18

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OCIA

OCIA is a spiritual formation process beginning in October and ending with initiation at the Easter Vigil. OCIA classes are taught Monday evenings from 6-7:30. These classes are for anyone with interest, no matter what your current denomination. For more information, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Donna Ely. elyd@holyfamily-edu.org or (610) 759-0870, ext. 4.

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Holy Family Parish Pilgrimage to Ireland 
April 9-18 2027

Pilgrimage Update: If you are interested in coming along on our pilgrimage to Ireland, please let us know of your intention by next Sunday, October 11th. After that, we will open up the available spots to the Diocese.


April 9 – 18, 2027

  Tour directed by Globus Journeys ~ Tour Chaplain: Rev. Jason F. Stokes  

2 nights Dublin and Knock / 1 night Galway, Ennis, Cashel and Waterford

Mass each day at the most beautiful Cathedrals & Churches in Ireland

¨ Depart from Nazareth after a sendoff Mass and lunch, taking a motorcoach to Philadelphia for an overnight flight to Dublin.

¨ Take part in an orientation tour of Dublin and some free time prior to touring the world famous Guiness Storehouse and an amazing Irish-themed dinner.

¨ Visit the monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly on the River Shannon prior to visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock where the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist and Jesus himself appeared in 1879. We will spend 2 nights in Knock as we immerse ourselves in one of the holiest sites of Ireland.

¨ We will also visit Galway, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher prior to visiting Limerick and Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.

¨ Our visit to Ireland includes a tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.

¨ Returning to Dublin, we tour the famous Trinity College Library and take part in the Book of Kells experience prior to visiting the Jameson Distillery.

¨ We celebrate everything Irish with a special farewell evening at Taylors Irish Night, which includes a wonderful dinner and an action-packed show featuring Irish dancers, singing and superb professional musicians. 

Guess What Time it is . . . . . . .

Cooks with Collars Time!!...tell a friend!

Fr. Stokes & Fr. Gabby whippin up Meal #2 in this years Cooks With Collars Competition!

It’s that time of year again, when priests across the Diocese of Allentown put on their aprons and head into the kitchen for “Cooks with Collars,” the annual online cooking competition that raises funds for local parishes and ministries.

Lets go Holy Family! You know who your favorite priests are; Fr. Stokes & Fr. Gabby of course! Lets show them our love and appreciation by voting for their video here: https://p2p.onecause.com/cookswithcollars/holy-family-nazareth

Dont just do it for them, do it for the whole parish!All monies raised stay here in the parish to be used for special projects!

Voting started September 1st and runs through Wed., Sept. 30.


**For every $25.00 you donate for Holy Family, you will get 1 raffle ticket. At the
end of Cooks with Collars each ticket will be put in a raffle to win dinner
for your family cooked by our priests!**


Altar Rosary Society Happenings ~ Annual Bazaar October 17-18

Bazaar Donations Needed!

The ARS is seeking donations for their Bazaar “Nice as New” tables. Please bring any NEW or LIKE NEW items and jewelry in good condition to the Parish Center on the following Tuesdays from 4:30pm- 6:30pm, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, and the final day Oct. 6. Please NO mugs or glasses and NO Flea market items.

Altar & Rosary
Meeting

October 6th, 6:30PM

All women of the parish are invited to our next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30pm.  New members always welcome!

Boscovs Shopping Pass

The ARS is offering Boscov’s shopping passes for a $5 donation. The passes give you a 25% off discount on most items purchased. The passes are to be used on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 8am- 11pm in store AND online. Members will be selling them after Mass the weekend of Oct. 10/ 11, and they will also be available during our bazaar weekend Oct. 17 and 18.

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 October 14th

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Youth Group

The Journey Continues After Confirmation!



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

Next Youth Group meeting: October 11th

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Altar & Rosary Society

1st Tuesday in Parish Center 6:30PM September -June. Next Meeting is on October 6th!


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 October 14th

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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.

 

RESPECT LIFE MONTH NOVENA

October is Respect Life Month. Join Catholics nationwide praying a special novena for the protection of human life from conception to natural death October 22-30. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more. Sign up at: www.respectlife.org/celebrate. Hard copies and a sign-up form are available in the Narthex.

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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

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

Children’s Liturgy will resume this weekend. 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 Alumni Mixer

October 17, 2026

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Holiday Assistance

The holidays can bring extra financial strain, and no one in our church community should have to struggle during this time. If you are a Holy Family Parishioner whose family is experiencing financial hardship and could benefit from some assistance with food, clothing, or Christmas gifts for your children, please reach out by October 1st. Connect with Florinda or Eileen in the Parish Office at (610) 759-0870 or hfp23@rcn.com. If we have helped you in the past few years we still need you to contact us. Your privacy is completely respected. 


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

Children’s Liturgy will resume this weekend. 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 Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday Oct. 28th 7PM ~School Gym

Join Father Stokes & Mr. Peiffer for a Holy Family School Town Hall Meeting. All Holy Family Parents & Parishioners are invited!

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Holy Family School
Top Ranked Academics!

More Reasons to Join the Family!
Enroll today ~ call 610-759-5642

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