Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Church
We strive to worship God and celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in Word and the Sacraments as one Holy Family. We seek to open our hearts daily to the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit as we endeavor to be a Catholic Church that puts all people in touch with God. We are building a faith community of hope, love and acceptance that nourishes, comforts and embraces.
Live Stream MassFor use during Virtual Masses: Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in Holy Communion. I love you above all things and I desire you in my soul. Since I cannot receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually in my heart, as though you are already there, I embrace you and unite myself wholly to you; permit not that I should ever be separated from you. Upcoming MassesWeekday Livestream: Join us for our daily morning Mass and the rosary in person or live streamed, Tuesday through Friday this week at 8:05AM PST here on the website, or on Facebook.
Weekend Livestream: Saturday, October 23rd @5PM Weekend Masses:
Online Giving Click Here to get started!
Our parish now offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. We are providing this service so that you have the option to manage your contributions online or with your offering envelopes. This service is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. This convenient new system does not require you to contact your bank to sign up or to make changes. You can use any of your checking or savings accounts and the funds will be automatically transferred to our parish bank account. Select the Online Giving graphic to get started!
Trick or Trunk 2021
This year's annual Holy Family Trick or Trunk will take place on October 27th from 6:30-8:00PM as a Walk Through event. Trunks will be decorated for viewing, and we will have a scavenger hunt, prizes, and bags of candy for the children. In order to maintain our social distance guidelines we are requesting families try to come during the following times based on Last Name as we will be monitoring how many families can enter at one time, and we ask that everyone please wear a mask for this event.
Last Names A-H Arrive at 6:30PM Last Names I-P Arrive at 7:00PM Last Names Q-Z Arrive at 7:30PM Interested in how can you help? 1) In order to make this event a success we need help from our parishioners! We would love to have as many trunks decorated as possible to make walking through our one way path exciting for the families that attend. If you would be willing to decorate your trunk and be safely distanced on our parish playground for the event we would love to have you participate. Please sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0949AAA82AABF94-trunk OR contact Lindsay Carter lcarter@holyfamilyauburn.org / 253-833-5130 All Souls Day 2021-Observing October 30th & 31st
Parish Involvement in ElectionsHave you ever wondered what our parish is allowed to do when it comes time for elections & campaigning?
Parishes and other IRS-designated section 501(c)(3) church organizations are prohibited from participating in political campaign activity. We strongly urge all parishioners to register, to become informed on key issues, and to vote. The Church does not support or oppose any candidate, but seeks to focus attention on the moral and human dimensions of issues. We do not authorize the distribution of partisan political materials on parish property. Below are more specific details on what our parish is and is not allowed to do in regards to elections. What is our parish ALLOWED to do? *Share Catholic Social Teaching principles *Encourage voter participation-to register, to vote, to become informed on a broad range of issues, and to become active in the political life of the community *Support or oppose ballot measures, including referenda, initiatives, constitutional amendments, and similar procedures, is considered "lobbying" activity and not political campaign activity. Parishes and other church organizations can take positions on such measures and work to support or oppose them within the limits of permitted lobbying activity for section 501(c)(3) organizations. What is our parish NOT ALLOWED to do? The Church does not and will not engage in partisan politics. *Do not endorse or oppose candidates, political parties, or groups of candidates, or take any action that reasonably could be construed as endorsement or opposition. *Do not make available the use of church facilities, assets, or members for partisan political purposes. *Do not authorize distribution of partisan political materials or biased voter education materials (those that support or oppose—or exhibit bias for or against—any candidate or party) on church property, in church publications, or at church activities. *Do not invite or permit only selected candidates to address your members. Before inviting candidates, make sure such events are consistent with diocesan policy. If so, it is important that all candidates be invited. *Do not endorse or oppose candidates for political office. *Do not distribute partisan campaign literature under church auspices. *Do not arrange for groups to work for a candidate for public office. *Do not invite only selected candidates to address your church-sponsored group. *Do not conduct voter registration slanted toward one party. *Do not distribute a biased candidate survey. For more information: https://www.usccb.org/resources/dos-and-donts-guidelines-during-election-season |
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Annual Catholic Appeal
What is the Annual Catholic Appeal?
The Annual Catholic Appeal funds various ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle. Through your generous giving, our 169 parishes & missions and 74 schools help to provide A Future Full of Hope for thousands of people throughout Western Washington. How does the Annual Appeal differ from my parish stewardship giving? Annual Catholic Appeal
Parishes are direct recipients of the ministries and services supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal. In addition, any money received and exceeding the parish assigned goal is returned through a rebate to your parish to use for a stated project or as needed. How can I donate?
Click the donate now button to be taken to the donation website Thank you!
Formed.org Parish SubscriptionFormed.org is an online resource you can access through our parish subscription to view videos, scripture study, and so much more. Log-in instructions can be found here:
Archdiocese of Seattle ResourcesArchbishop Video Message from May 24, 2021: https://vimeo.com/553104162
Virtual Mass Options:
Come and Be Fed Video Series
View the Videos here: https://archseattle.org/be_fed/
Bishop Mueggenborg’s Sunday Gospel Reflections:
Mass readings and prayer resources: http://usccb.org/ Rosary: Sacred Heart Radio: www.sacredheartradio.org Stations of the Cross:
At Home with Faith: A weekly prayer and learning resource for families to focus on faith at home. The site includes updates each week for families to read (scripture), talk (discussion questions), and do (activities) to help them grow closer to God and each other. marriagefamilylife.seattlearchdiocese.org/athomewithfaith The Archdiocese of Seattle recently launched a new website, "Protect and Heal," as a way to communicate sincerely and openly about the clergy abuse crisis. The site provides facts about the crisis and the Archdiocese's response to it, including resources for the victims. Visit this link to view the website: https://protectandheal.seattlearchdiocese.org/
Pope urges people to get Covid VaccineRe-Opening: Limited Indoor Masses
Father Roy, and representatives from Parish Administration and the Parish Council provide updates on the Masses that began at Holy Family starting June 14th by reservation only. Currently, reservations are no longer needed, but many of these changes remain in place.
Our current Masses look different with new guidelines from the Archdiocese of Seattle. Dawn shares the changes parishioners will experience when attending these Masses. Please watch the video for full details.
Called to Serve as Christ Campaign Click the graphic to DONATE NOW!
Update: Families at Holy Family have raised $247, 591 in gifts and pledges. These generous gifts come from 30% of our registered families.
If you have still have yet o make your gift, you can do so by calling the parish office, emailing campaign@seattlearch.org or y clicking the graphic to the left here. The Called to Serve as Christ campaign is a significant investment for future generations of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The campaign is the first in over 20 years for the Archdiocese and aims to raise $100 million to support retires priests, women religious, and all parishes. our parish will soon participate in this campaign, and we need more volunteers for us to b successful. You may be wondering if you would make a good volunteer, the answer is yes. We will provide you with training to be successful and develop how you can best help with this effort. www.calledtoserveaschrist.org/2018yearendupdate | ||||||||||||
