Holy Family Parish is a welcoming community of faith rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition. As members of the Body of Christ, we are a multicultural and multigenerational parish called to share our gifts and talents. Our experience of worship in Word and Sacrament compels us to witness to all people through catechesis, service and evangelization.
The Feast of Pentecost
The Year of Jubilee, 2000
Rev. James Nash, Pastor
Rev. Michael J. Cook, Associate Pastor
Rev. Antony William Rajayan, Priest in Residence
Deacon:
Mr. Joseph Certesio
Director of Liturgical Music
Mr. Richard Mitchell, III |
Director of Religious Education
Sr. Carol Heffner, SSJ
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mrs. Mary Lou Draper
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Parish Office
15 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-4665
Parish Outreach
Parish House
(302) 861-0143
Religious Education Center
(302) 368-8976
21 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
During months Religious Education is not in session:
Monday-Thursday 9-4pm
Friday 9-12noon
During the months Religious Education is in session:
Monday: 9-4 5:15-8pm
Tuesday:9-8pm
Wednesday: 9-4 and 5:45-8pm
Thursday: 9-4pm
Friday: 9-12noon
Sunday: 9-11:30
Religious Education Center is closed during the month of July.
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation: begins in Fall of Grade 2 (minimally)
First Eucharist: begins in Spring of Grade 2 (minimally)
Confirmation takes place in Grade 10 (minimally)
Adult Confirmation: (18 and older)
Diocesan guidelines are followed for all sacraments. Please consult DRE/YM for more information.
Matrimony
Baptisms: Are celebrated during Sunday liturgies or on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Please call the Parish Office to schedule.
Matrimony: Consult parish priest at least one year in advance and before any plans or decisions are made.
Scheduled Meetings and Chairs
Pastoral Council:
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7 PM in the Adult Education Room
Finance Council:
Every 1st Thursday of the month
(closed meetings).
Executive Officer: Larry Bucci
