The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through the specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy (hymns, responses, etc.) by looking alert and sitting or standing at the appropriate times.  

Boys and girls in fourth grade and above are welcome to serve. All servers will receive annual training and ongoing formation. 

If you are interested in serving at the altar, please fill out the form linked below and we will reach out to you. 

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Baptism is the first Sacrament celebrated with your child in the Catholic faith. Baptism is an invitation to join the living gospel values with Jesus right now, where Jesus acknowledges us as his children and transforms our lives into a story of love with Him.

Baptism is a family event. It's a special occasion in the life of your family and in the life of the Church. In the preparation class for the Rite of Infant Baptism, you will come to a deeper understanding of the ritual process of Baptism communicated through Scripture, prayers, signs, and symbols as you begin your lifelong journey with your child.

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Holy Family CYO seeks to enrich the mind, body and spirit of our youth by fostering discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, good health and charitable works. Each year over 400 children participate in our programs which include basketball, volleyball, swimming and track. In addition, over 30 adults volunteer their time and talents as coaches. Children are encouraged to and given the opportunity to give back to their community in a number of ways from volunteering at special Olympics, feeding and clothing the homeless and raising money for children battling cancer. They learn the importance of volunteerism, which pays dividends in our community for years to come. 

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The Consolation Ministry journeys with those suffering from the loss of a loved one. Members help families to plan the funeral, members serve at the funeral,  provide baked goods for the families, and help the priests better serve our families in grief. 

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The Purpose of the Daughters of Holy Family is three-fold:

1. To Grow their faith
2. To have time to socialize
3. To be involved in projects and activities that will benefit the parish and community

Daughters of Holy Family is open to all women of the parish 21+ years of age.

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The Festival is sponsored by the Parish of the Holy Family on Long Island.  It is hosted on the parish's campus in Hicksville, NY.   

Check out our Festival Web Page for more information

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If you would like to volunteer, then visit our Volunteer page.

We work with a fantastic ride vendor in Newton Shows.  They put together an awesome midway on the Holy Family grounds.  Find out more about Newton Shows here.

Naturally, we are having food and drinks and live music, so even if you are not a ride lover, come down and enjoy being outdoors on an August summer night.

We also have a Casino Games for adult folks.  The Casino is set right in the Festival itself, so the excitement of the gaming action is everywhere.  We will have multiple Blackjack tables, Big Spinning Wheels, and Let It Ride card game. Come down and join in the fun! 

Feel free to contact the Festival Committee at [email protected].

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The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with brotherly companions. It offers the opportunity for fellowship with those of the same belief who recognize the same duty to God, to family and to neighbour, and who stand with those who share those beliefs. Programs are organized to appeal to the individual interests of the members and to enable them to render service to their church, their country, and their fellow men. Regularly-scheduled times of prayer and devotion are also part of the Knights’ charism, helping brothers to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic charitable organization whose membership is open to all men of the parish 18 years old or older and dedicated to helping others.  meetings are held every Second and Fourth Wednesday at the Parish Center and start at 8pm.  Our fund raising efforts make it possible for us to help, the Parish outreach, Catholic Charities, Haiti Relief and many others.

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Mary’s Hands meets during the week to knit items for adults and children in need.

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Youth and Young Adults collect food and clothing from the parish to bring and distribute to the homeless once a month. 

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The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by leading the music ministry at Sunday Masses through hymns and songs that will ensure the “full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgical celebration” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 14).  The whole church community benefits from participating in the Eucharist through prayerful music.

• Youth Choir: Ages 8-16 10:30 am Sunday Mass
• Rehearsals Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
• Adult Choir: Ages 16+

Rehearsals Wednesdays 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm

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Parish Social Minstry is a vibrant growing part of our faith community here at Holy Family Parish.   This ministry is staffed by the Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry, Deacon Jose Contreras and parishioners committed to helping the people of our community.   Volunteer ministers give freely of their time and talent providing assistance to those with basic needs, ministering with compassion, sensitivity and confidentiality while striving to treat each person with the dignity they deserve in Christ.

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The Mission of the Church & the Nature of Charity

The Church's deepest nature is expressed in her three-fold responsibility of:

• proclaiming the word of God
• celebrating the sacraments
• exercising the ministry of charity

These duties presuppose each other and are inseparable.  For the Church, charity is not a kind of welfare activity which could equally well be left to others, but is a part of her nature, an indispensable expression of her very being.

What is Parish Social Ministry (Outreach)?

The definition of Parish Social Ministry is the empowerment of the parish as the people of God to fulfill the Church's mission of love, justice, freedom and peace by communally responding in an organized way to societal and individual human needs.  

Parish Social Ministry:  A Vision and a Resource (The National Conference of Catholic Charities, 1985)

It is the action that the faith community takes to live out the Gospel we proclaim and to grow in love with our neighbor.

• relationship
• direct services to those in need
• empowerment
• advocacy and organizing
• global awareness
• service

The vision of Parish Social Ministry is to assist parishioners, through parish community, to understand and act on Catholic Social Teaching.  

Parish Social Ministry:  Strategies for Success (Tom Ulrich, 2001)

There are Seven Basic Principles of Catholic Social Teaching:

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person.  Every person is precious; people are more important than things; the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances this life.
2. Call to Family, Community and Participation.  The person is not only sacred, but social;  marriage and family are central social institutions; people have a right and duty to participate in society, seeking the common good and well being of all.
3. Rights and Responsibilities.  Every person has a fundamental right tolife and those things required for human decency; corresponding to these rights are duties and responsitbilities to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are fairing, recalling the Last Judgment (mt. 25:31-46) to put their needs first.
5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.  Basic rights must be respected; to productive work, fair wages, organizing unions, private property and economic initiative.
6. Solidarity.  We are one human family; we are our brothers' and our sisters' keepers; our love for all demands that we promote peace and justice in a world surrounded by violence and conflict.
7. Care for All God's Creation.  We show respect for our Creator by stewardship of creation; the environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions. 

Holy Family Parish Social Ministry/Outreach

These are the ways in which over 125 parishioners volunteer through outreach to serve and touch the lives of others.  We provide direct services, support groups and advocacy through our various programs:

• Food Pantry/Outreach Office
• Thrift Shop
• Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound
• Transportation for Doctors, Medical Treatment/Therapy
• Consolation Ministry
  • Companion to the family
  • Baking
  • Ministering the day of the funeral Mass as Eucharistic Ministers, Lector, Sacristans, Greeters and Servers
• Bereavement Support Groups
• Caregivers Support Group
• Emmaus Widows & Widowers
• Mary's Hands (knitting/crocheting for preemies, cancer patients, Armed Service members, homeless, hospitals, foster children and others in need)
• Michael's Angels
• Telephone Ministry to shut-ins
• Friendly Visitors
• Hospitality - welcoming new parishioners, sending cards at various holidays to our shut-ins
• Thanksgiving Share-A-Meal
• Christmas Gift Giving Program