FLOCKNOTE messages from Church of the Holy Family
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!