FLOCKNOTE messages from Church of the Holy Family
February 23, 2026
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The Good Newsroom is pleased to share a complimentary digital keepsake that captures key moments of a significant, historic moment for the Archdiocese of New York.
Buenas Noticias se complace en compartir un recuerdo digital gratuito que captura los momentos clave de un hito momento histórico y significativo para la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York.
As we welcome the beginning of Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks’ leadership in New York, we also thank Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his tenure and pastoral care.
Al dar la bienvenida al inicio del liderazgo del arzobispo Ronald A. Hicks en Nueva York, también agradecemos al cardenal Timothy Dolan por su mandato y su cuidado pastoral.
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The Good Newsroom is pleased to share a complimentary digital keepsake that captures key moments of a significant, historic moment for the Archdiocese of New York.
Buenas Noticias se complace en compartir un recuerdo digital gratuito que captura los momentos clave de un hito momento histórico y significativo para la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York.
As we welcome the beginning of Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks’ leadership in New York, we also thank Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his tenure and pastoral care.
Al dar la bienvenida al inicio del liderazgo del arzobispo Ronald A. Hicks en Nueva York, también agradecemos al cardenal Timothy Dolan por su mandato y su cuidado pastoral.
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February 21, 2026
Attention:
The 6:00 pm Iona University Mass at our church is CANCELLED on Sunday, February 22.
ALL other Masses are as scheduled.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes are as scheduled.All Sunday, February 22 Masses will be live-streamed and available at https://www.youtube.com/@Holy-Family-Church
The 6:00 pm Iona University Mass at our church is CANCELLED on Sunday, February 22.
ALL other Masses are as scheduled.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes are as scheduled.All Sunday, February 22 Masses will be live-streamed and available at https://www.youtube.com/@Holy-Family-Church
Feburary 4, 2026
This week, our Archdiocese will celebrate the installation of the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York.
Here are YouTube links to the Solemn Vespers on February 5 and the Installation Mass on February 6.
Solemn Vespers link: https://youtube.com/live/ZsxMljXmT4Y
Installation link: https://youtube.com/live/zgHv-Zmb50s
Here are YouTube links to the Solemn Vespers on February 5 and the Installation Mass on February 6.
Solemn Vespers link: https://youtube.com/live/ZsxMljXmT4Y
Installation link: https://youtube.com/live/zgHv-Zmb50s
February 3, 2026
Holy Family Small Group Lenten Program 2026 - Return to Joy! (flyer below)
We may not think of joy when we think of Lent – but we are an Easter People! Celebrate joy in Lent by joining one of Holy Family’s weekly faith-sharing Lenten groups. Sign-up in Church at the table by the choir: weekends of 2/8 and 2/15
• Saturday Mornings at 9 am on Zoom with Deacon Don; Lenten reflections begin on February 21st. The Zoom link will be sent, and books will be available at the rectory or by delivery.
• Monday Afternoons at 12:30 pm (after the noon Mass) starting Monday, February 23rd with MaryAnn Preiato & Kate Maria - Parish Conference Room
• Thursday Evenings at 7:30 pm starting February 19th with Cathy Clarke and Carl Procario-Foley - Parish Conference Room
• ¡Abre nuestros corazones, Señor! El grupo de habla hispana se reunirá semanalmente a partir del miércoles 25 de febrero, de 18:00 a 18:50, (6-6:50pm ) antes de la misa de las 19:00. (7pm)
• Books are provided by the Parish and distributed at the first in-person session. For more information, book delivery, or to sign up contact Cathy Clarke [email protected] or 914 738 8077
We may not think of joy when we think of Lent – but we are an Easter People! Celebrate joy in Lent by joining one of Holy Family’s weekly faith-sharing Lenten groups. Sign-up in Church at the table by the choir: weekends of 2/8 and 2/15
• Saturday Mornings at 9 am on Zoom with Deacon Don; Lenten reflections begin on February 21st. The Zoom link will be sent, and books will be available at the rectory or by delivery.
• Monday Afternoons at 12:30 pm (after the noon Mass) starting Monday, February 23rd with MaryAnn Preiato & Kate Maria - Parish Conference Room
• Thursday Evenings at 7:30 pm starting February 19th with Cathy Clarke and Carl Procario-Foley - Parish Conference Room
• ¡Abre nuestros corazones, Señor! El grupo de habla hispana se reunirá semanalmente a partir del miércoles 25 de febrero, de 18:00 a 18:50, (6-6:50pm ) antes de la misa de las 19:00. (7pm)
• Books are provided by the Parish and distributed at the first in-person session. For more information, book delivery, or to sign up contact Cathy Clarke [email protected] or 914 738 8077
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January 24, 2026
A message from Fr. Livinus:
A blessed greeting to all members of Holy Family Parish. Due to the incoming winter storm, here are a few updates about our weekend schedule.
1 - ALL Religious Education classes scheduled for Sunday, January 25 are CANCELLED.
Families enrolled in the program should look for an email from Deacon Don with specific information about your child and their class.
2 - ALL Masses on Sunday, January 25 will be live-streamed on our StreamSpot and YouTube platforms.
If it is unsafe for you to attend Mass on Sunday, or if the civic officials announce a travel restriction, please stay home and be safe. We hope that you will attend Mass virtually to satisfy your Sunday obligation. https://www.holy-family-church.com/social-media.html
3 - The Little Sisters of the Poor were scheduled to ask for your financial support this weekend at all Masses. A Sister will be present at the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass if you are able to attend. Please consider supporting them through their online portal https://littlesistersofthepoorbronx.org/donate/
God Bless You all, and take care of each other.
A blessed greeting to all members of Holy Family Parish. Due to the incoming winter storm, here are a few updates about our weekend schedule.
1 - ALL Religious Education classes scheduled for Sunday, January 25 are CANCELLED.
Families enrolled in the program should look for an email from Deacon Don with specific information about your child and their class.
2 - ALL Masses on Sunday, January 25 will be live-streamed on our StreamSpot and YouTube platforms.
If it is unsafe for you to attend Mass on Sunday, or if the civic officials announce a travel restriction, please stay home and be safe. We hope that you will attend Mass virtually to satisfy your Sunday obligation. https://www.holy-family-church.com/social-media.html
3 - The Little Sisters of the Poor were scheduled to ask for your financial support this weekend at all Masses. A Sister will be present at the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass if you are able to attend. Please consider supporting them through their online portal https://littlesistersofthepoorbronx.org/donate/
God Bless You all, and take care of each other.
January 3, 2026
Happy New Year to all our parishioners and friends of The Church of the Holy Family!
Perhaps you are making plans for the new calendar year, and we hope that a more active participation in parish life is part of those plans. In one week, we welcome back the families who brought a family member for Baptism in 2025 -- there were 139! In the Bulletin, on Facebook and Instagram, and in announcements at Mass, we have put out a call for Volunteers to support these families at the celebration next week, and we are waiting for your response.
Are you ready to support them, too? Send a quick email to [email protected] saying that you are able to help -- possibly with setup, during the event, and clean up.
If this is not an event that works for your schedule, we invite you to participate in all of the other volunteer opportunities of the parish: supporting HOPE Community Services with a monthly home-cooked meal, supporting our young people in Religious Education and in the teen group Relig, supporting liturgical life as a Lector, Usher, Choir member, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, caring for the altar decor, and so much more.
Maybe in 2026, you are feeling a nudge to participate in the Saturday Bible study on Zoom, the Senior Social group, praying the Rosary with others after weekday Masses or prayers of Divine Mercy on Tuesday evenings, praying in community after the Wednesday and Friday evening Masses, Bible Study in Spanish on Monday evenings, and taking notice of all the Bulletin items, announcements at Mass, and our social media channels.
We are blessed to call The Church of the Holy Family our parish home, and we are glad to welcome all of you to grow in faith with each other!
Perhaps you are making plans for the new calendar year, and we hope that a more active participation in parish life is part of those plans. In one week, we welcome back the families who brought a family member for Baptism in 2025 -- there were 139! In the Bulletin, on Facebook and Instagram, and in announcements at Mass, we have put out a call for Volunteers to support these families at the celebration next week, and we are waiting for your response.
Are you ready to support them, too? Send a quick email to [email protected] saying that you are able to help -- possibly with setup, during the event, and clean up.
If this is not an event that works for your schedule, we invite you to participate in all of the other volunteer opportunities of the parish: supporting HOPE Community Services with a monthly home-cooked meal, supporting our young people in Religious Education and in the teen group Relig, supporting liturgical life as a Lector, Usher, Choir member, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, caring for the altar decor, and so much more.
Maybe in 2026, you are feeling a nudge to participate in the Saturday Bible study on Zoom, the Senior Social group, praying the Rosary with others after weekday Masses or prayers of Divine Mercy on Tuesday evenings, praying in community after the Wednesday and Friday evening Masses, Bible Study in Spanish on Monday evenings, and taking notice of all the Bulletin items, announcements at Mass, and our social media channels.
We are blessed to call The Church of the Holy Family our parish home, and we are glad to welcome all of you to grow in faith with each other!
December 10, 2025 Sign up for Flocknote HERE
Dear Holy Family parishioners,
We would like to cordially invite you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors to celebrate the birth of Jesus with us this Christmas. Here are our Mass times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 12/24)
Be sure to look at our Bulletin, our Facebook page, and our Instagram account for all the updates and photos of the activities and celebrations in our community.
We would like to cordially invite you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors to celebrate the birth of Jesus with us this Christmas. Here are our Mass times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 12/24)
- 5:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
- 9:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 12:30 pm
Be sure to look at our Bulletin, our Facebook page, and our Instagram account for all the updates and photos of the activities and celebrations in our community.
December 5, 2025
Christmas Greetings!
Every year, Holy Family provides gifts at Christmas for those in need through our Giving Tree.
The tree is up in front of the church. If you have not done so already, please take a tag or two and buy the gift listed on the tag.
Gifts are to be returned by Sunday, December 14th, so that they can be picked up by the charities that distribute the gifts.
Below is a list of the charities served by your generosity. New hats and gloves, and multipair sock packages are also welcome. Thank you!
Questions? Brendan Clarke [email protected]
Every year, Holy Family provides gifts at Christmas for those in need through our Giving Tree.
The tree is up in front of the church. If you have not done so already, please take a tag or two and buy the gift listed on the tag.
Gifts are to be returned by Sunday, December 14th, so that they can be picked up by the charities that distribute the gifts.
Below is a list of the charities served by your generosity. New hats and gloves, and multipair sock packages are also welcome. Thank you!
Questions? Brendan Clarke [email protected]
November 18, 2025
Our Facebook Events page has been updated to help you -- our parishioners -- to be informed and involved in parish life. Click on this LINK to see the upcoming events that you want to attend.
Hemos actualizado nuestra página de eventos en Facebook para que ustedes, nuestros feligreses, estén informados y participen en la vida parroquial. Hagan clic en este ENLACE para ver los próximos eventos a los que quieran asistir.
Our Facebook Events page has been updated to help you -- our parishioners -- to be informed and involved in parish life. Click on this LINK to see the upcoming events that you want to attend.
Hemos actualizado nuestra página de eventos en Facebook para que ustedes, nuestros feligreses, estén informados y participen en la vida parroquial. Hagan clic en este ENLACE para ver los próximos eventos a los que quieran asistir.
November 15, 2025
On Sunday, November 16, Fr. Patrick Nsionu celebrates his 40th anniversary of ordination.
Earlier this year, he received the Papal Blessing parchment as a gift from our parish.
Thank you Fr. Patrick, and God Bless You!
El domingo 16 de noviembre, el padre Patrick Nsionu celebra su 40 aniversario de ordenación sacerdotal.
A principios de este año, recibió el pergamino de la bendición papal como regalo de nuestra parroquia.
¡Gracias, padre Patrick, y que Dios le bendiga!
On Sunday, November 16, Fr. Patrick Nsionu celebrates his 40th anniversary of ordination.
Earlier this year, he received the Papal Blessing parchment as a gift from our parish.
Thank you Fr. Patrick, and God Bless You!
El domingo 16 de noviembre, el padre Patrick Nsionu celebra su 40 aniversario de ordenación sacerdotal.
A principios de este año, recibió el pergamino de la bendición papal como regalo de nuestra parroquia.
¡Gracias, padre Patrick, y que Dios le bendiga!
November 11, 2025
A reminder that our priests will NEVER contact you by email asking for "off the record" requests. Please check the sender's acutal email address, block that sender, and delete the message.
Le recordamos que nuestros sacerdotes NUNCA se pondrán en contacto con usted por correo electrónico para solicitarle información «extraoficial». Compruebe la dirección de correo electrónico real del remitente, bloquee a dicho remitente y elimine el mensaje.
A reminder that our priests will NEVER contact you by email asking for "off the record" requests. Please check the sender's acutal email address, block that sender, and delete the message.
Le recordamos que nuestros sacerdotes NUNCA se pondrán en contacto con usted por correo electrónico para solicitarle información «extraoficial». Compruebe la dirección de correo electrónico real del remitente, bloquee a dicho remitente y elimine el mensaje.
November 8, 2025
Dear Parishioners,
When you come to Mass this weekend, here's the "why" behind the Feast of the St. John Lateran Basilica *instead* of a Sunday in Ordinary Time.
https://www.americamagazine.org/good-word/2025/11/05/catholic-homily-feast-dedication-john-lateran/
"A large—though still abbreviated—inscription at the entrance to the church, installed in an 18th-century restoration of its façade, provides the answer: Sacros[ancta] Lateran[ensis] Eccles[ia] Omnium Urbis et Orbis Ecclesiarum Mater (“Of all the churches in the world, the most holy Lateran church (is) mother and head”)."
and
"St. Paul told his flock that they were now God’s home, the place where humanity flourishes, the temple in which God again dwells among us:
Do you not know that you are the temple of God,
and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
If anyone destroys God’s temple,
God will destroy that person;
for the temple of God, which you are, is holy (1 Cor 3:16-17)."
Blessed to pray in community with you -- The Church!
Dear Parishioners,
When you come to Mass this weekend, here's the "why" behind the Feast of the St. John Lateran Basilica *instead* of a Sunday in Ordinary Time.
https://www.americamagazine.org/good-word/2025/11/05/catholic-homily-feast-dedication-john-lateran/
"A large—though still abbreviated—inscription at the entrance to the church, installed in an 18th-century restoration of its façade, provides the answer: Sacros[ancta] Lateran[ensis] Eccles[ia] Omnium Urbis et Orbis Ecclesiarum Mater (“Of all the churches in the world, the most holy Lateran church (is) mother and head”)."
and
"St. Paul told his flock that they were now God’s home, the place where humanity flourishes, the temple in which God again dwells among us:
Do you not know that you are the temple of God,
and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
If anyone destroys God’s temple,
God will destroy that person;
for the temple of God, which you are, is holy (1 Cor 3:16-17)."
Blessed to pray in community with you -- The Church!