Holy Family Catholic Church

REGISTER TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR PARISH

Holy Family invites you to become a part of our parish family.
Parish registration includes filling out the two forms. You are encouraged to set up an appointment with the staff and take a tour of the church and school facilities.

Click on the PAGE ONE, then on PAGE TWO to download the forms. After you have filled out BOTH pages, drop them off at the rectory during business hours (M-F 8 am - 12 noon), at the church on Sunday, or mail them to: Holy Family Church - 714 North Adams Ave. - Mason City, Ia 50401

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Paloma by phone at (641) 423-7301, or by email at: dbq129s@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

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PARISH MINISTRY

At Holy Family, there are several ways that you can share your gifts of time and talent. Get involved with parish life and worship! You do not need to be a member of a group or committee to volunteer your talent or time! Click here to fill out a Time & Talent Form. Drop off the form at the church rectory or leave in collection basket at mass.

Contact: Lisa Paloma, Coordinator of Ministries: 423-7301

PARISH OFFERING MADE EASY!

Lots of people pay all of their bills electronically, without writing a check. Now you can make your church donation electronically, too. Do you get to church and realize that you forgot your church envelope at home? Do you reach for your purse or wallet at offertory and realize that you don't have cash? If you do, then the Electronic Giving Plan may be the answer for you! This plan is a reliable, secure way to contribute to Holy Family Catholic Church. Your gifts are automatically withdrawn from your bank account at a frequency you choose.

The Electronic Giving Plan is very easy to set up. Just fill out THIS FORM and return it to the church office. You specify the amount that you wish to donate weekly (or monthly) to the church. You may also designate amounts to be given for special occasions. The donation can be taken directly from your checking account. Use this LINK to download and fill out a form or contact parish business manager, Neal Bohnert, at 423-7301

PARISH OPPORTUNITIES

Keyboard / Organist Needed: Do you play the piano? Organ?  We’re looking for anyone with keyboard skills to accompany weekend liturgies at Holy Family. Contact Jenny Cooper at 424-6251

Share your faith with our little ones. Assist another adult during one Mass a month to bring them closer to God. Be a part of our exciting Children's Liturgy experience. Call Lisa, 423-7301, to volunteer.

Newman Preschool 2010/2011 school year Get your child signed up for Preschool and Pre-K program.Call DayCare 423-0168

Volunteer -Willow Pointe Assisted Living: to call Bingo once a week , and to play piano one day per week, thirty to forty minutes each. Call Glady at Willowpointe, 423-7722

Shop to raise funds for HF
CLICK ON www.bign.com/hfc Then click on the red Big N MarketPlace Logo Select the link to the store of your choice and browse! More Info: click here Questions? ask Lori: 420-1446

School Tuition Organization
Contribute to the Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization and receive a 65% tax credit. That means for every $100 you donate, you receive an Iowa income tax credit of $65, plus the entire amount of the gift is eligible for federal deductibility. For more info, visit: www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us/STO/index.html

Holy Family Newsletter - EMAIL!
Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter Just send an email to: cooperc7@mchsi.com then write 'subscribe' in the subject line! Your email address is not used for any other mailings.

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SACRAMENTS AT HOLY FAMILY

The Sacraments are "actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are the 'masterworks of God' in the new and everlasting covenant" (Catechism 1116). "The purpose of the Sacraments", wrote the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council, "is to sanctify human beings, to build up the Body of Christ, and, finally, to give worship to God... They not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they also nourish, strengthen, and express it".

The Seven Sacraments of the Church:

The Sacraments of Christian Initiation
1. The Sacrament of Baptism
Communal celebrations of Baptism are held within the Mass on weekends. Classes are held at either Holy Family or St. Joseph- on the third weekend at 12:30 - 2:00 pm.   Contact rectory for more information.   Holy Family classes are held in the rectory basement. Print and use this Baptism data sheet and bring it to class.
Dates for 2010: Jan 17 (St. Joe), March 21 (Holy Family), May 16 (St. Joe), July 18 (St. Joe), Sept 19 (Holy Family), Nov 21 (Holy Family).

Adults interested in becoming Catholic participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). This program begins in the fall and concludes at the Easter Vigil.

2. The Sacrament of Confirmation
Students in tenth grade spend a year in weekly small group sessions to prepare for the sacrament of confirmation. This sacrament is typically celebrated in the March or April.

3. The Sacrament of the Eucharist
Eucharist is available daily at church liturgies; times vary from day to day (see the Bulletin or Home).
In second grade, children begin to prepare to receive the Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ, for the first time.  Students participate in a yearlong program through attendance at Newman Catholic School or through the religious education classes. This includes preparation for First Reconciliation and culminates in the First Eucharist celebration usually in May.

The Sacraments of Healing
4. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment

5. The Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick -formerly known as 'last rites' -is no longer considered a sacrament only for those at the point of death. Instead, this healing sacrament is for all those who are facing major surgery, chronic illness, or the weakness that comes with age. For information, contact the rectory office during office hours. In an emergency, or after hours, call the hospital, at 641-422-7924.
Celebration of this sacrament takes places several times a year within the Mass (watch for these times in the bulletin).

The Sacraments at the Service of Communion
6. The Sacrament of Holy Orders – Priest, Deacon
Contact the rectory if you are interested in finding out more, or know of someone who might be interested.

7. The Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact the rectory at least 6 months prior to date of marriage.
Do you have questions concerning this sacrament? ...mixed marriage? ...want your wedding blessed? ..recently divorced? ...annulment? For answers to these questions, set up a time to meet with Fr. Mike to discuss your concerns. Click here to read Fr. Mike's comments on marriage.