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. 

THE FEAST OF THE

Immaculate Conception

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Monday, December 8th

Join Us for mass at the following times:

 Sunday Dec. 7th - vigil mass at 6:00pm
Monday Dec. 8th - 8:30am, and 7:00pm


**Please note the rectory office will be closed on Monday December 8th


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

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.

JOIN US FOR 8:30 MORNING MASS ON THANKSGIVING!

It will be a great start to your holiday!

 

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

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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

Click Here for More Information

Toy Donations Needed! Drop Off Nov. 22/23 & 29/30

 Toy Drop Off: Nov. 22/23 , Nov. 29/30 ~before or after mass.

Gently Used Toys may be dropped off to the Church Basement.

Please look through your toys and bring in any gently used items that you think would make a really nice gift for a boy or girl this Christmas. We’re always accepting gently used children’s clothing, coats, boots, hats, & gloves as well.

 

Kids Closet Gently used Toy Sale Saturday Dec 6

Saturday Dec. 6th at 10AM.

Families come choose gently used winter clothing, shoes boots and new coats donated by the KOC. Lots of gently used toys, games, puzzles, books, bikes and baby gear available at no charge!.

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

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
Give the gift of love this holiday season!

Thanksgiving Food Boxes and Christmas Toy Drive

Kids Clothing Closet Toy Drop-off & Toy Drive

  • Nov 22-23 & Nov 29-30 - bring toys to the church basement before/after all masses on these two weekends.  We are accepting gently used children's clothing, coats, boots, hats & gloves as well.
  • December 6th 10am-Noon - Toy "Sale"

Volunteers Needed!

To Help with Thanksgiving Pack-Up on Nov. 22nd   click here

To help with Christmas Clothing Sorting on Nov. 28 & Toy Sorting on Nov 30   click here

To help with the Toy "sale" Saturday Dec 6 click here


Holy Family Christmas Sharing

To provide a gift for a family in need click here

Nov. 28th - Christmas giving tree goes up in the Narthex - To help a family in need with food items, take a tag from the tree and bring back food items weekend of Dec. 6/7 & 13/14

Thank you for making spirits bright this Christmas!

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 December 10th

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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 December 8th.


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 December 10th

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News & Announcements

So much to be thankful for . . . . . .  Holy Family would like to thank:

Reichel Funeral Home of Nazareth ~ for the donation of the 2026 calendars for our parishioners once again! your continued generosity is very much appreciated!

Altar Rosary Society ~ for providing the new rugs in the sanctuary - they were very much needed, we appreciate all you do for the parish!

Anonymous Donor ~who provided our new advent candles for the church advent wreath -
we truly appreciate your generosity!


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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
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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

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 Anthony Urbano, 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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Wreathes Across America! Thank you!

Through your donations Wreaths Across America raised $871.00. A Huge thank you to everyone for their support. We have met our goal of 560 wreaths -Every Veteran in both the upper & lower cemetry will receive a wreath on their grave for Christmas. Join us for the ceremony on December 15th at Noon in the upper cemetery.

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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Holy Family School Drama Club

Presents Gift Card bingo!

Friday December 5th 7:00 PM

Parish Center

For more information and link to purchase tickets click button below,

or go to:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/

gift-card-bingo-tickets-1591240195259?aff=oddtdtcreator

Click Here

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 Anthony Urbano, 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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