Holy Family Catholic Church

Most holy body & blood of Christ / Corpus Christi procession
    Sunday, June 11th after the 11AM Mass
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also called Corpus Christi, honors the real presence of the body (corpus) of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.  The Corpus Christi      procession is a centuries-old tradition of the Catholic faith to process the Real Presence of Jesus — the Eucharist — in public.
After the 11AM Mass next Sunday please join us in music and prayer as we process around the parish grounds. We invite all parishioners and parish groups (Ex: Knights, Altar Rosary Members, Choirs) to take part.

Congratulations to Caitlin Genzale, Jack Hasker and Cara Magliochetti; our graduating Altar Servers. We thank you for your years of service and dedication to this ministry, and wish you the very best!

Congratulations to ALL of our Graduating Seniors!
We wish you all the best in your future.

Fathers Day Mass Remembrance. . . . . 
The Father’s Day Novena will begin on June 18th and continue for 9 days following. Envelopes received by Sunday, June 11th, will have the names of their living or deceased fathers listed in next week’s bulletin if they are printed legibly.
 
Cards for your living fathers are available in the narthex. 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

Being held by: Knights of Columbus
        Council 4282
Benefits: Cay Galgon Life House
When: May 13 to June 25 (Approx. Mother’s Day - Father’s Day)
The mission of the Cay Galgon Life House is to prepare pregnant women and mothers of infants for a life of self-reliance.
How can you help?  . . . . Pick up a baby bottle from the Narthex. Fill it with coins, cash or checks and return it on June 25. Together we can make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in our communities.
Baby Bottle Campaign Coordinator:
David Jaman (610) 746-0164 ~  CLICK HERE to donate online.

  Banns of Ordination
Rev. Mr. Alexander T. Brown, baptized in this parish, has been called to the Order of the Presbyterate by His Excellency, Alfred A. Schlert, D.D. Bishop of Allentown. Rev. Mr. Brown will be ordained at the Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Siena, Allentown on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
In anticipation of his priesthood Ordination, a special evening prayer service will take place on Thursday, June 1st, at 6:30 in the evening at Sacred Heart Parish, 117 Washington Street, Bath. All are invited to join in prayer on this evening.
Cards of Congratulations can be sent to:  Rev. Alexander Brown ~ Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish ~ 210 E. Northampton St. ~ Bath, PA 18014

Plase consider making a pledge to the Because We are Catholic Annual Appeal. Making a six-month pledge to the Appeal allows you to  maximize the amount that you may give by making monthly payments. As of today, Holy Family Parishioners have contributed $57,933.00 to the 2023 Because We are Catholic Annual Appeal. This represents 176 donors; 8.57% of our parish families. Our Parish Goal is $103,189.00. Help us to reach our goal!  With 100% participation, we can make a major impact on the lives of friends, families, and neighbors in need. If you have not made your pledge of support, you may return your pledge form to the parish office or make your gift online. Remember, every gift counts, no gift is too small. Every dollar helps those in need. If you have any questions or would like to make a gift, call the parish office or visit: BecauseWeAreCatholic.org

     Join our prayer shawl ministry anytime

New members are always welcome. We meet four times a year but continually make shawls, pillowcases and blankets. Call the contact people below if interested in joining. If anyone is in need of a prayer shawl, blanket, pillowcase or pocket cross, for someone going through a difficult time, please let us know or stop in at the rectory to pick one up.  We will be praying for the person and have a mass said each month for their intentions. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated to help pay for our materials. Contact Eileen Paukovits (610) 730-3779 or MaryAnn Tasillo  (610) 837-6777 with any questions.

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a bus trip to see Moses at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster on Wednesday, August 23rd. Prior to the show we will stop for a smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple. Trans-Bridge coach will depart the Holy Family Church parking lot at 10:15 AM. We will arrive at Shady Maple at noon and depart at 1:15 for the 3PM spectacular Moses show at the Sight and Sound Theatre. The bus will return to the church parking lot by 8PM. Cost is $125pp and includes bus fare, lunch, show ticket, snack on return trip and tip for our driver. Payment must be received by 6/30. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council 4282 and mail to: Ed Rossner, 102 Morris St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Questions/Reservations: Ed at (610) 365-8877.

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UPCOMING MINISTRY TRAININGS
We will soon 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: [email protected] or call (610) 759-0870.
Any youth who have completed 3rd grade and would like to be trained as an altar server, please contact us anytime. We have a GREAT need for Altar Servers!

WE NEED YOU !

To be the FUNNEL CAKE CHAIRPERSON at our festival this year.
Call Jim if you can help out. (610) 703-7307
Festival Dates: July 28, 29, 30

  Cantors Needed
If you have been blessed with the gift of song, please share your voice with us! We are in need of cantors for weekend masses and funerals.
Funerals are generally Mon.-Fri. at 10AM or 11AM.
Please call the Parish Office or email: [email protected]

Baptism class facilitators needed
Holy Family is looking for volunteers to assist as Baptismal Class Facilitators. The classes are held the 1st Sunday of each month at 12:30. We currently have three facilitators and are looking for a few more. You will be teaching our parents and Godparents the significance of this Sacrament of Initiation.
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to volunteer.

CROSS COUNTRY COACH(ES) NEEDED
For many years we have had a successful Cross Country program; some years including 80-100 athletes. We are in need of a coach(es) to be able to continue to offer this CYO sport. It would be devastating for our students to lose the opportunity to participate in a great sport that anyone can do. If this is something you would consider, we will train any interested parent/coach/ coordinator in any way to ensure that this program continues. For more info. or to offer any help please contact Chris Ryan at: [email protected]

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Parishioners & School Students in Grades 4-8 Required Parent Meeting in HF Gym on Monday, August 7th ~ 4th & 5th grade @ 5:00PM - 5:15PM ~ 6th, 7th and 8th grade @ 6:30PM - 6:45PM
Evaluations: August 7th—9th 4th and 5th grade 5-6PM. 6-8 Grade 6:30-7:30. Individual team practices start week of August 14th. Coaches needed and training will be provided. For more information email: [email protected]
Hope you will join us!!

Job opportunities at holy family school
**Substitute teachers and nurses needed
Email resumes to Mr. Peiffer at: [email protected]

**Preschool Aides and  Substitute Teachers  needed
Email resume to Suzy McMullan: [email protected]      

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