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. 

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Masses

4:00pm Mass**

6:00pm Mass

10:00pm Mass

   **Children's Nativity Pageant will take place
at 3:30 prior to the 4pm mass**

Christmas Day Masses

8:30am Mass

10:00am Mass

The Holy Family Christmas Sharing Program provides food and gifts to families in need. If you would like to help, please sign up on the sign-up genius link Click Here
We need all gifts by Monday, Dec 15. They may be brought to the cash card table at Mass, dropped at the Parish office, or contact Kathi 484-542-9637 for porch pick up. For gift card donations, please purchase through the Holy Family Cash Card Program, and Sandy will hold them for Christmas Sharing - completely contactless for you! :)


As Always, we thank you for your generosity!

Upcoming Holy Family Events

Gather your friends for a fun afternoon!





Holy Family Paint N Sip

Sunday December 14th 2PM

Click below for details!

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Lottery Tree is Here!

What a fun way to bring people together & spread holiday cheer!. Take a chance to win $400 worth of Lottery Tickets!! Buy tickets after weekend masses, at the Parish Office, at Parish & School events. Tickets are 1 for $5, or 6 for $20.

Winning ticket will be pulled on December 21st at donut Sunday!

To sign up to help sell tickets click below.

Click here

50/50 envelopes are in the Narthex! Place your 50/50 envelopes in the collection basket

Winner will be drawn at end of each month.

Parish Confessions

Thursday Dec 11th at 5:30PM until 7:00PM - join us for a very special sacrament to prepare yourself for the coming of our Lord.


Other Confession Times:

Wednesdays after the 8:30AM mass, and 4:00-4:45PM

Church Cleaning

We will be giving the church an extra good cleaning for Christmas on Thursday, December 18th at 6PM.

Both men and women are welcome to join us! Bring your own buckets, rags and your favorite cleaning products. Hope you can give us some of your time to beautify the church.

 

Donut Sunday December 21

Join us for coffee, juice, a donut & fellowship, after the 9AM & 11AM Masses December 21st.  


Thanks to the Perusse Family for sponsoring this month’s social!

 

 

 

Gather your friends for a fun afternoon!





Holy Family Paint N Sip

Sunday December 14th 2PM

Click below for details!

Click For Information

Lottery Tree is Here!

What a fun way to bring people together & spread holiday cheer!. Take a chance to win $400 worth of Lottery Tickets!! Buy tickets after weekend masses, at the Parish Office, at Parish & School events. Tickets are 1 for $5, or 6 for $20.

Winning ticket will be pulled on December 21st at donut Sunday!

To sign up to help sell tickets click below.

Click here

Children's Masses DECEMBER 20 & 21

 We invite the youth of our parish to participate as ushers, readers, gift bearers, etc. Please see the Sign Up Genius link in the blue panel below under "Important Parish Links"

to sign up for a spot.

2025 Mass Book is now closed!

Our 2025 Mass book is now filled. We can take private mass intentions should you want a mass in 2025. These private masses will be sent out.


For Information about the 2026 Mass Book and new procedures for the mass book please click below

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Holy Family New Years Eve Party

December 31st - 6:30PM - 10:00PM

Adults $50.00, Children 5-17 $20.00 Children 4 & under are free.

Includes Dinner, live music by Billy Bauer Band for details click below.

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Solemnity of Mary

Mass Times:


December 31st at 4:00PM &

January 1st at 10:0 AM

Christmas Envelopes

Christmas Flower Envelopes~

The names listed on your Christmas Flower envelopes will be listed in the Dec. 14th bulletin if they are received by 12/7.  

Christmas Mass Remembrance Envelopes ~The 10AM Mass on Christmas Day will be said for the intentions listed on your Mass Remembrance envelopes.

 

Wreath Ceremony December 13th

Please join us for the Wreaths Across America Wreath Ceremony on Saturday December 13th at 12:00 in the Upper Cemetery. Wreathes will be placed on the graves after the ceremony.

Children's Masses DECEMBER 20 & 21

 We invite the youth of our parish to participate as ushers, readers, gift bearers, etc. Please see the Sign Up Genius link in the blue panel below under "Important Parish Links"

to sign up for a spot.

2025 Mass Book is now closed!

Our 2025 Mass book is now filled. We can take private mass intentions should you want a mass in 2025. These private masses will be sent out.


For Information about the 2026 Mass Book and new procedures for the mass book please click below

Click Here for More Information

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Eucharistic Adoration




Every Weds. 4:30-7:30 and 1st Friday's 9-4


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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 January 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: December 14th

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Altar & Rosary Society

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


Eucharistic Adoration




Every Weds. 4:30-7:30 and 1st Friday's 9-4


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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 January 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 SPONSORSHIPS

If you or your family 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 in our parish.

 

Holy Family School Alumni Committee member needed!

Please consider this service with the goal of supporting our school with the money we raise for enhancement and improvement for our school children's experience.

Contact Sandy Trinkle Stephen at (484) 264-4269

to find out more!

Job Opportunity At Holy Family Parish

Title: Director of Music

Job Status: Part-Time

Reports to: Pastor

If interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume addressed to Fr. Stokes to: hfp23@rcn.com

For more details click below:

Click here for Job Information
Click to see this week's updates

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

Diocesan Blood Drive

In honor of St. Januarius the Diocese of Allentown is offering a diocesan wide blood drive. For more information and registration click below.

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Join A Parish Choir!!

For more information contact our Music Director at music@holyfamily-edu.org

 Holy Family Parish Choir: Church Choir with organ accompaniment

Rehearsals- 6-7:30 PM on Thursday in the choir loft Performs- Sunday 9AM Mass.

 Folk Group: Church Choir with guitar and keyboard accompaniment Rehearsals- 7-9PM on Sunday in the choir loft

Performs- Every other Sat. 5PM Mass. 

 Paradise Choir: Special Choir for funeral Masses. Rehearsals- 10-11AM Wednesday Performs- Funerals usually take place on weekday or Saturday mornings.

 

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Join the Knights of Columbus!


Are you a Catholic man looking to put your faith into action? Knights of Columbus Council 4282 invites you to join us in serving our parish and community. Click below for more information

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Cantors Needed!

O’ Come all ye faithful singers!

We are in need of new cantors! If you have been blessed with the gift of song and feel you can share this with the congregation, please contact

the Parish Office.

 

 

Diocesan Blood Drive

In honor of St. Januarius the Diocese of Allentown is offering a diocesan wide blood drive. For more information and registration click below.

Click Here

Join A Parish Choir!!

For more information contact our Music Director at music@holyfamily-edu.org

 Holy Family Parish Choir: Church Choir with organ accompaniment

Rehearsals- 6-7:30 PM on Thursday in the choir loft Performs- Sunday 9AM Mass.

 Folk Group: Church Choir with guitar and keyboard accompaniment Rehearsals- 7-9PM on Sunday in the choir loft

Performs- Every other Sat. 5PM Mass. 

 Paradise Choir: Special Choir for funeral Masses. Rehearsals- 10-11AM Wednesday Performs- Funerals usually take place on weekday or Saturday mornings.

 

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Online Donors ~ 2026 second collections NOW posted on WeShare!


If you donate online and wish to contribute to any of the second collections, you need to schedule these each year. To do so for the remainder of this year, or for 2026, click on the gold “Give Online” button on our parish website. Log into your account using your email, then click on “Second Collections” – you will be directed to a list of second collections. Select the ones you wish to schedule by indicating the amount you wish to donate. At the bottom of the page click on the blue “Submit” button and you will be good to go. If you have any questions, please reach out to Eileen in the Parish Office at: Lorioe@holyfamily-edu.org

 


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