Holy Family Church Other Ministries And Programs

Holy Family Church
Other Ministries And Programs

403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 (781) 878-0160

Christ Centered 12-Step Group
meets on Thursday nights at 7:30p.m. in the LifeHouse (across the street from the Church).

Are You Troubled By Someone's Drinking?
Al-Anon is for you! We meet every Wednesday night starting at 7:00 in the K-1 classroom at Holy Family School. Stop in and check us out. You will be glad you did.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
For the past 83 years, our SVDP society has been committed to providing emergency assistance and services to the needy with our community. The society is comprised of 18 dedicated individuals who are called upon to serve an average of 25 individuals or families each week.

During these past several years of economic uncertainty, the need for help has never been greater. Within the last 12 months, the requests for assistance has risen nearly 10%. What doesn't get reported in the national unemployment figures, are the vast number of individuals that encounter expiring benefits prior to finding gainful employment. These individuals and families still require food and shelter, and often times have nowhere else to turn.

Historically, 100% of all monies collected have gone directly to those in need of assistance within this community. We are eternally grateful for your past support and pray that you find in your hearts to help us continue these charitable works in Jesus' name.

Outreach Ministry
This ministry, bringing Holy Communion, prayer and connection to our Parish community to the sick and homebound, is coordinated by Sister Anne Conway, C.S.J.

Breakfast Club
This ministry of preparing breakfast and enjoying it with residents of halfway houses on Saturday mornings continues to grow as the volunteers themselves are fed, not only with bacon and eggs (or whatever) but also spiritually. The interaction stretches us as we listen to stories or share the fruits of our culinary labor with the men and women. We are all the same “under the skin” but we also recognize that many people do not share the same backgrounds, benefits, faith, support, etc. that has been ours. Six groups of volunteers help out at one of four houses on a monthly basis; planning the meals, shopping, preparing, serving, and cleaning up. Everyone is usually back home by noon, with the rest of the day before them. A few new volunteers have offered their services so we will begin an additional group soon. If there are a couple more of you who are interested in this ministry, there may be a place for you. Give me a call at the rectory and we’ll talk. (781-878-0160) Thanks! You’ll love it! Sister Anne

Choirs & Music Ministry
We are rightly proud of our music ministry here at Holy Family Parish. Led by our Music Director Mr. Bob Kirby, the music for our liturgies is phenomenal.

9:00 Folk Choir
The 9:00 Folk Choir has a long history of liturgical ministry here at Holy Family Parish. It has been under the direction of Kathy Botelho since 1990, and has recently been joined by Bob Kirby. The Folk Choir is a ministry of joy, leading the assembly in song and deepening the spiritual nourishment of its members at the same time. The Folk Choir is looking for voices and instrumentalists that can give life to a wide contemporary repertoire.

The group is comprised of about twenty voices, several guitars and keyboards. We occasionally add percussion and other instruments. Our music is heartfelt and devotional, often reminiscent of charismatic hymns. If you have musical gifts and a heart for God, please give us a try. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. and generally go from Sept. to June.

11:00 Choir
The Holy Family Traditional choir is looking for voices to enhance a traditional repertoire, which is growing ever more contemporary. The choir seeks to provide songs in rich harmony (SATB) with keyboard/organ accompaniment. If you enjoy singing harmony and traditional sacred music, this is the place for you. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm and generally go from Sept. to June.

Lifeteen
The Holy Family Lifeteen Band ministers to teens and other parishioners with very upbeat contemporary music, designed to specifically engage teens. The band has electric guitars, drums, percussion and keyboards and several vocalists. The repertoire is diverse, coming from contemporary Christian songs and more traditional sources. The standard for instrumentalists is generally professional/semi-pro. Material is often limited to one rehearsal before the Mass (CD's may be provided).

Parish Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 10a.m. until 1:30p.m and will be closed on Saturdays during the summer. The shop will reopen on Saturdays in September. Please leave donated items during shop hours only. Thank you.