MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM (Folk Choir) 6:30 PM (Misa en Español) Sunday………………… 7:30 AM (Cantor)

9:00 AM (Solemn Mass) 10:30 AM (Children’s Mass) 12:30 PM (Misa en Español)

Monday-Friday…………7:00 & 9:00 AM Saturday…………………9:00 AM First Friday…………….. 7:00 PM Federal Holidays……… 9:00 AM RECONCILIATION (Confesiones) Friday…………………… 7:00-7:30 P.M. First Friday……………… 6:30-7:00 P.M. Saturday………………… 8:30-9:00 AM & 4:00-4:30 PM

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

Wednesday………………9:30 AM -7:00 PM Benediction First Friday………………7:30 PM -8:30 AM Saturday

Holy Family

Catholic Church 14160 Ferndale Road

Dale City, VA 22193

December 13, 2015

CLERGY

Pastor………..…………...Rev. Gerard Creedon

Parochial Vicars………...Rev. Alexander Diaz Amaya

Rev. John T. O’Hara

Permanent Deacons……Mr. Vincent Einsmann

Mr. Joseph L. Santiago

Mr. Helio Gomez

In Residence……………Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg

PARISH INFORMATION

Telephone……………….. 703-670-8161

Fax ………………………... 703-670-8323

Web Site: holyfamilycatholicchurchdalecity.org

E-mail parishoffice@holyfamilydalecity.org

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri………………….. 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

Saturday………………….9:00 AM—5:00 PM

Sunday……………………9:00 AM—2:00 PM

Holy Family Catholic School

Principal…………………. Mrs. Sarah Chevlin

Preschool Director………Mrs. Judi Peacott

Office Manager…………..Mrs. Kathy Murphy

Telephone……………….. 703-670-3138

NEW PARISHIONERS and those with address changes….Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Church! We are very

pleased to have you join as a parish member. Simply fill out the information below and return it to us and we will contact you.

God Bless, Fr. Gerry Creedon

Name:_____________________________________ Home Phone:_________________ Cell# :________________

Address:________________________________________ City:______________ St:______ Zip Code:__________

PASTOR’S CORNER

Dear Parishioners,

The Jubilee Year of Mercy began on December 8th. Mary is recog-nized under many titles; The Im-maculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mother of Mercy. Mercy is a quality of compassion that needs to influence all dimensions of the life of the disci-ple. Mercy in our personal relationships allows us to continue to offer a second chance to a friend and/or a family member. In our Church it calls us to live with human fail-ing and fragility without a loss of hope. Nowhere is Mercy more urgently needed than in our soci-ety; it is the antidote to hate and bigotry. When viewed through the prism of mercy attitudes to abortion, the death penalty and the cult of the gun are transformed. Vengeance gives way to forgiveness, even in the midst of hostilities. Mercy becomes a corporal work when we trans-late it into a social ministry of service and jus-tice, especially in issues that affect the vulnerable and the poor. A big thank you to all who have taken a tag from our giving tree as this demonstrates your sup-port of the outreach of Catholic Charities. Put our New Year's Party on your calendar! More information to come. The Sacrament of reconciliation and mercy beck-ons us during Advent. From the New Rite you may use this simple act of contrition; "Lord Je-sus, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner".

With Advent Hope, Fr. Gerry Creedon

Nuevos Feligreses y Feligreses con Cambio de dirección ¡Bienvenido a la Iglesia la Sagrada Familia! Estamos muy contentos que se

van a inscribir como miembro de la parroquia. Favor de llenar la siguiente información y devuélvalo a la oficina y nos pondremos en

contacto con usted.

Nombre:_________________________________ Teléfono (Casa):______________ Teléfono Celular:________________

Dirección:______________________________________ Ciudad:______________ Edo:____ Código Postal:______

El Rinconcito del Padre

Estimados Feligreses,

El Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia comenzó el 8 de diciembre. María es reconocida bajo muchos títulos; La Inmaculada Concepción, Nuestra Se-ñora de Guadalupe y la Madre de la Misericordia. La misericordia es una cualidad de compasión que necesita influir todas las dimensiones de la vida del discípulo. La misericordia en nuestras relaciones per-sonales nos permite continuar ofreciendo una segunda oportunidad a un amigo y miembros de la familia.

En nuestra Iglesia nos llama a vivir con debilidad y fragilidad humana sin la pérdida de la esperanza. No hay ningún otro lugar en que la misericordia es ur-gentemente necesitada como en nuestra sociedad; es el antídoto contra el odio y la intolerancia. Cuando se ve a través del prisma de la misericordia, las actitudes sobre al aborto, la pena de muerte y el culto del revol-ver se transforman. La venganza le da paso al perdón, aún en medio de las hostilidades. La misericordia se convierte en una obra corporal cuando lo traducimos en un ministerio social de servi-cio y justicia, especialmente en cuestiones que afectan a los más vulnerables y los pobres. Un gran agradecimiento a todos los que han tomado una etiqueta de nuestro árbol de regalos y para todos los que apoyan la labor de Caridades Católicas. ¡Ponga la fiesta de nuestra celebración de Año Nuevo en el calendario! El jueves, 31 de diciembre, de 9:00pm a 1:00am. Los boletos están a la venta en el vestíbulo. El Sacramento de la Reconciliación y la misericordia nos llaman durante el Adviento. De acuerdo con el nuevo Rito, se puede utilizar este simple acto de con-trición: "Señor Jesús, hijo de Dios, ten misericordia de mí, pecador".

Con la esperanza de Adviento, Padre Gerardo

Generosity Report Thank you for your continued support!

Regular Collection

December 5th and December 6th

In Pew: $ 13,097

Faith Direct: $ 5,633

Total Offertory $ 22,091

Dear Parishioners,

It’s not too late to make that special end of year

2015 contribution to Holy Family to be included in

your annual giving statement!

Second & Special Collections for

December 2015 Dec Christmas Flower Donation

Dec 08 Immaculate Conception

Dec 13 Catholic Charities (Arlington Diocese)

Dec 20 Parish Repairs and Maintenance

Dec 25 Christmas

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parish using electronic funds transfer from either a bank account or credit/debit card just as you may do now with your mortgage pay-ment, cable bill or other expenses.

How does Faith Direct work? Faith Direct is a secure system

that works directly with your bank account or credit/debit card—much the same as other direct payments you may have set up for utility bills or mortgage payments. There is no cost to you to partici-pate in the program.

Can additional funds be taken from my account other than what I have authorized? NO. The Faith Direct pro-

gram is strictly regulated, and only you can designate the amount to be debited on a monthly basis. We will not disclose any non-public personal information except as required by law.

When do transactions take place? Transactions take place on

the 4th and 15th (or the next business day). The total amount of your gifts for that current month (both offertory and second/special collec-tions will be debited in one monthly total.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stewardship Reflections

December 13, 2015

3rd Sunday of Advent “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer

and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests

known to God.” (PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7)

St. Paul reminds us that our

God is an abundant God,

the ultimate giver of gifts.

He promises to give us all that we need.

When we trust that God will take care of us,

it is easier for us to share what we have been given.

December 14, 2015 - December 20, 2015 † Denotes Mass for Deceased

Monday: St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

7:00 AM † Robert V. Bernhardt 9:00 AM Noel S. Soto Tuesday: 7:00 AM † Bob Tekampe 9:00 AM Carmen Maria Rivera Wednesday: 7:00 AM † Ventrice, Tyson, Jr. & Adam Tyree Johnson 9:00 AM † Sonia Salazar

Thursday: 7:00 AM † Jim Mathieson 9:00 AM Ivette Rivera

Friday: 7:00 AM † Robert C. Tekampe 9:00 AM † Art Barry Saturday: 9:00 AM Carol Egan 5:00 PM † Mr. & Mrs. Michael Legin 6:30 PM All Holy Family Parishioners

Sunday: 4th Sunday in Advent

7:30 AM † Joyce Ondo 9:00 AM † Helen & Alfred York David Combs

10:30 AM Josephine Dombrowski 12:30 PM Ernestina Perez y Familia

Now the people were filled

with expectation, and all

were asking in their hearts

whether John might be the

Christ. John answered

them all, saying, "I am

baptizing you with water,

but one mightier than I is coming." - Lk 3:15-16a

Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/

Lk 3:10-18

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 21:23-27

Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19,

23/Mt 21:28-32

Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Ps 85:9-14/

Lk 7:18b-23

Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-4, 7-8, 17/

Mt 1:1-17

Friday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19/

Mt 1:18-25

Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-6, 16-17/

Lk 1:5-25

Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/

Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45

Readings for the Week of December 13, 2015

This week at Holy Family

Monday, December 14, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 3:30 PM HFCS Varsity Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 5:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting - Baptistery 6:00 PM Admin Usage - Liturgy Office 7:00 PM Legion of Mary - Immaculate Heart of Mary - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Spanish Legion of Mary - Teachers Lounge 7:00 PM Reunion - Familia de Nazaret - Baptistery 7:00 PM Cursillo - Library 7:00 PM Reunion del Grupo Timón - Room 6 7:00 PM Choir Practice - Church 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 1392 Meeting - Teen Center

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:45 AM Legion of Mary Meeting - Baptistery 4:00 PM HFCS Varsity Basketball Game vs. St. Patrick - Gym 7:00 PM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 7:00 PM Jr. Legion of Mary Meeting - Teachers Lounge

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:30 AM Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Church 3:30 PM HFCS Varsity Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Benediction - Church - Deacon Santiago 7:00 PM Crecimientos - Grupo 2 - Room 1 7:00 PM Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oración - Teen Center 7:00 PM Work Camp 2016 Interest Meeting - Meeting Room 7:00 PM RCIA Class - Room 7 7:30 PM Schola Choir Practice - Church

Thursday, December 17, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:30 AM Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon - Baptistery 4:00 PM HFCS Varsity Basketball Games vs. Holy Cross - Gym 5:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00 PM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 7:00 PM Sunday Spanish Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Reunion de Ministerios - Room 1 7:00 PM Altar Server Training - Church

Friday, December 18, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 10:00 AM Decorating Christmas Trees - Church 3:00 PM HFCS Girl Scout Meeting - Teen Center 7:00 PM Reunión del Comité Guadalupano - Room 5 7:00 PM Grupo de Oración Y de Jóvenes - Fr. Griffin Hall, room 6, 7 7:15 PM Agape Meeting - Meeting Room

Saturday, December 19, 2015

8:30 AM Reconciliation - Church 8:30 AM Reunion Annual de la Legion de Maria - Fr. Griffin Hall 1:00 PM Decorating the Church for Christmas - Church 4:00 PM Reconciliation - Church 8:30 PM Simbang Gabi Mass - Church 9:30 PM Simbang Gabi Celebration - Fr. Griffin Hall

Sunday, December 20, 2015 8:30 AM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 9:00 AM RCIA - English - Room 6 11:00 AM RCIA - Spanish - Room 7 2:00 PM Decorating the Church for Christmas

Remember in your prayers...

The sick of our Parish Community: Bayron Perez, Marlene Perez, Kathy Miskin, Larry Olijar,

Geraldine Mullins, Honorio Diaz, Lawrence Shannon,

Helen Bowen, Frank Begg, Rita Ligotski, Mary Ash, John

Campos, Olivia Bowie, Eric Fuller, Molly Barcalow,

Philip McFadden.

Please pray for our deceased relatives and

friends: Antonio Rivera Sanchez, Setsuko Diaz, Elva

Ramirez.

Pray for our military men and women and

their families, may God keep them safe and out

of harms way: Diana Cabrera, Emilio Lopez, Kenny Molina, Zachary

Ritter, Erick Noland, Natalie Campos, Capt. Airforce ,

Ivan Solvado Sanchez, Maria & Cesar Hernandez, Vic-

toria Lopez, Jason Budoya, Patrick Rotchford, Nicolas

Potter, Lance Corporal Jared E. Middleton, George

Frye, U.S. Marine, Dawn Sloan.

(Please let us know if your loved one returned safely home.)

Liturgy

Daily Advent Meditation Booklets Daily Advent meditation booklets are available in the lobby.

$1.00 each or any donation accepted

Liturgy Meeting….There will be a Liturgy meeting on Wednes-

day, 12/9 at 7:00 PM in the liturgy office. All ministries are encour-aged to attend...ushers, choir leads, sacristans, Eucharistic leads, lector leads.

Decorating for Christmas Indoor: Friday 12/18 10:00 AM—3:00 PM Saturday 12/19 01:00 PM—4:00 PM Sunday 12/20 02:00 PM—4:00 PM

Trees of Many Nations

Once again we are inviting families to decorate a tree from their country.

As we have done in the past few years, we will be decorating our church with Christmas trees from around the world that represent the many nationalities in our community. Please consider donating and decorating a tree. Please contact Jeannine Evans at jslmevans@comcast.net for more informa-tion. You can also sign up in the Church Office.

Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015

“All were questioning in their hearts.” Are you considering a vocation

as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?

Call Father J.D. Jaffe

(703) 841-2514, or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Parish Staff Mrs. Daisy Ramos, Office Manager 703-670-8161 x302 Mrs. Blanca Sloan, Office Assistant 703-670-8161

Mrs. Damaris Santiago, Secretary 703-670-8161 x301 Mrs. Juana Bernal, Receptionist 703-670-8161 Miss Rosa Rivera, Weekend Receptionist 703-670-8161

Mrs. Jodi Williams, Bookkeeper 703-670-8161 x306

Mr. Sergio Gonzales, Facilities Director 703-670-8161 x309 Mr. Ray Watson, Facilities Assistant 703-670-8161 x309

Mrs. Elia Rodriguez, Rectory Administrator 703-670-8161

Liturgy and Music Deacon Gomez & Jeanine Evans, Liturgy Coordinators Ms. Janet Munford, Music Coordinator

Religious Education & Youth Ministry Fr. Diaz, Director of Faith Formation 703-670-8161 x304 Mrs. Toni Papp, Director of Youth Ministry 703-670-8161 x311 Mrs. Linda Bishop, Secretary 703-670-8161 x308 Mrs. Patricia Soriano, Secretary 703-670-8161 x325

Social Ministry Mrs. Matty Lupo, Director 703-670-8161 x312 Ms. Guadalupe Thompson, Special Projects Volunteer 703-670-8161 x312 Mrs. Ana Lemus, Assistant 703-670-8161 x336 Volunteer Line 703-670-8161 x313 Food Pantry & Assistance 703-730-1791

Bulletin Submissions Deadline: Monday, noon Please email submissions to………. dsantiago@holyfamilydalecity.org

Altar Flower Donation Program

Dear Parishioners, During this Holy Season of Advent, in

accordance with the USCCB, the liturgical color for Advent is purple, just like Lent—as both are seasons that prepare us for great

feast days. Also Advent (like Lent) includes an element of penance in the sense of

preparing, quieting and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. Therefore, we try to constrain from

decorating the Church with flowers until the joyous birth of our Lord.

Work Camp 2016 One week of repairing homes, prayer,

games, teamwork and challenges with 800

teens. Open to all high school teens. Be in-

volved in something HUGE. Interest/

Information Meeting on December 16 at

7 PM. WorkCamp preparation meetings

start Jan 11th at 7 PM.

We want to communicate with you! Flocknote, our newest tool is easy! 2 ways:

https://new.flocknote.com/HolyFamilyCatholicChur19/my Fill in: First name, Last name, Cell phone, Email

OR Send a TEXT to 84576, Type in HFRE

You will receive a text with a link.

Click the link or reply with your email address.

Choose which method you want to receive information (text or email) and from what groups.

Youth Ministry and Religious Education will be sending up-dates and notices through Flocknote.

Youth Ministry & Religious Education

Dec 15 PULSE, 6:30-8:30 PM—Highs and Lows,

prayer and running!

Dec 20 Christmas Caroling to the homebound

(No regular PULSE session)

Jan 02 Twilight Retreat for College age and high

school seniors

PULSE...A weekly hangout time for high school

teens 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Dinner, crazy fun games like

Quidditch, zombie Tag, Capture the Flag, Life size

video games. PLUS short sessions about the Catholic

faith & how to live it. We will answer your questions

& love a challenge! Just show up next Sunday!

Twilight Retreat... an evening “retreat” just for

college age adults and high school seniors from local

churches. Includes yummy dinner, great mini-

workshops on faith in college, Adoration, Mass, con-

fession, and end with some crazy fun at Skyzone

Trampoline Park. Permission slip required, cost to be

announced.

Christmas Caroling to the Homebound: Spend the afternoon/evening visiting our parishion-

ers who need a bit of Christmas brought to them.

Meet at 3:35 PM, return at 9 PM. Counts as Works

of Mercy Hours. Open to middle & high school teens,

plus adults. (Please eat before you come) If you

know someone who is ill, recovering or homebound

and would benefit from a short visit contact the

Youth Ministry Office. We will try to include them.

Works of Mercy Opportunities: Backpack Food Program

Decorating for Christmas Indoor: Friday 12/18 10:00 AM—3:00 PM Saturday 12/19 01:00 PM—4:00 PM Sunday 12/20 02:00 PM—4:00 PM Bring food for the Backpack program – earn 30 minutes of service for bringing food each week. Needed: Granola bars, individual Mac and cheese cups, fruit snacks, soup. Bring lots and bring it often! Collect & bring toothbrushes & Toothpaste to help people in Haiti – Must be to the RE Office by December 8th

Dear Parents of Religious Education Students:

Please note the church policy for cancelling all reli-

gious education classes:

Holy Family School and Parish (Religious Educa-

tion Classes) will follow Prince William County

Schools for school closings, delays and early clos-

ings.

Masses are not cancelled.

Parish activities also follow Prince William

County Schools if schools close early or are

closed all day, all parish activities (such as reli-

gious education classes, group meetings, etc.) are

cancelled.

Holy Family Parish Office and Employees follow

the Federal Government for delays or closures.

Direct # for Social Ministry & Food Pantry 703-730-1791

Do you want to contribute to us? America’s Charities - ID #558

UNITED WAY COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

SOCIAL MINISTRY

Pantry Needs….we are in need of canned meats (spam, chicken, ham, tuna, etc.)

Help Needed...The Food Pantry is looking for volun-teers for Mondays from noon—2:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please call 703-730-1791.

The March for Life will be Friday, January 22, 2016. The bus will leave at 10:30 am from Holy Family and returning around 5:00 pm. We will be asking for a $10.00 donation to offset the cost of the bus. If you are interested in joining us please contact Matty Lupo, at 703-670-8161 extension 312 or via e-mail at mlupo@holyfamilydalecity.org.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS

Congratulations Congratulations to the HFCS Robotics Team. Falcon Team A advanced to the quarter finals at the Battle at the Bridge Robotics Competition. Our team also won the Sportsmanship Award at the competition. Way to go, Falcons!!!!

Pray with us…. During Advent our school faculty will have the op-portunity to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily. You are welcome to come and join us. We will meet each day, Monday – Friday, in the church at 3:30 PM.

Science Fair It is time to recruit judges for our Science fair which will be January 27th. This is a busy time of the year so we ask that you look at your calendar and see if you are available to help with judging on Wednesday, January 27, between 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Orientation and refreshments will be in Room 9, Science Lab, beginning at 5 p.m. If you can assist, please call the school office at 703-670-3138 or email schevlin@holyfamilydalecity.org.

From the desk of Mrs. Judi Peacott,

Our preschool children are learning about Advent and preparing for the birth of Je-sus. We are also preparing for our Christmas program and creat-

ing special Christmas pro-jects for our families! Our hallways are buzzing with all types of activities!

If you would like more information about our wonderful preschool program, please contact Mrs. Judi Peacott, at 703-670-8161 ext. 314.

Our Mission Holy Family Catholic School provides a Christ-centered and nurturing environment where every child grows in wisdom as Christ grew in wisdom with His Holy Family. Our school family is dedicated to spiritual, intellectual, and social growth while embracing individual academic needs and our culturally di-verse community. Our students strive for academic excellence and become life-long learners. We mirror Christ’s love through works of service and respect towards others.

Christmas Performance Our Christmas performance titled Lessons and Carols will be on December 21st after the 9 AM Mass. We hope you can join us for this special performance.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Holy Family School and Parish will follow Prince Wil-

liam County Schools for school closings, delays and

early closings.

Masses are not cancelled .

Parish activities also follow Prince William County

Schools if schools close early or are closed all day, all

parish activities (such as religious education classes,

group meetings, etc.) are cancelled.

Holy Family Parish Office and Employees follow the

Federal Government for delays or closures.

~ F. Y. I. ~

The Children’s Nativity Pageant

We are looking for children, ages 4-10 to perform in the Nativity Pageant during the 5:00 PM Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals will be held in the Church on December 20th and December 23rd both at 1:00 PM. There are no speaking parts and costumes will be provided.

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE CHURCH DURING REHEASALS.

For more information or questions please contact Julie Gon-zales at jgonzales@holyfamilydalecity.org.

Bishop Loverde’s Letter on the Jubilee of Mercy In the Year of Mercy, join Bishop Loverde in embracing “the inner joy that comes from receiving mercy.” He invites you to read his letter on the Jubilee, now available in Spanish and English at: www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee.

Citizenship Classes St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 1400 G St., Woodbridge, VA 22191

(off of Occoquan Rd., near Horner Road)

Registration: Monday January 4, 2016 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: $75.00 Cash Only (includes Book with CD)

Beginners and advance levels. Classes start on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 and are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00—9:00 PM. Last day of class is Friday, March 18, 2016. We welcome ALL nationalities.

Simbang Gabi in Holy Family will be held on Saturday, December 19th at 8:00 pm. All are invited to attend this lovely celebration.

If you wish to help out or provide a Filipino dish to share for the “Salu-Salu” please contact Shonnie Mon-toro at 703-680-6828 or Amy Delacruz. The local schedule for the rest of the 9 day Novena is as follows:

Date Time Place 12/15 6:00 AM Sacred Heart Church 12/16 8:15 PM Sacred Heart Church 12/17 6:00 AM Sacred Heart Church 12/18 7:00 PM All Saints Church 12/19 8:00 PM Holy Family Church 12/20 12:15 PM Sacred Heart Church 12/21 6:00 PM Sacred Heart Church 12/22 7:30 PM Sacred Heart Church 12/23 7:00 PM St. John Neumann (Bishop Loverde)

New Year’s Eve Party Please join us this year as we bring in the New Year here at Holy Family as one big happy

family!!

Thursday, 12/31/15 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. More information to

follow….