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HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
 
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd.
Orlando, Florida 32819
Website(you are here!): http://www.holyfamilyorlando.org
 
Church Office: 407/876-2211		Church FAX: 407/876-1167
School Office: 407/876-9344		School FAX: 407/876-8775
 
School website: http://www.hfcschool.com
 
PREP Office: 407/876-6331
Fitness Center: 407/876-8443
Office of Youth Ministry: 407/876-0057
Early Education: 407/876-3943
Bethany Library: 407/876-0833
 

PASTOR

    Fr. William Ennis

 

ASSOCIATE PASTORS

   Fr. Kenny Aquino 

    Fr. Valdemar Maciag

 

PERMANENT DEACONS

   Reverend Charles Mallon 

    Reverend Robert Pleus

    Reverend Carl Orbon

    Reverend Jack Martin

    Reverend Tom Breaud

    Reverend Larry Brockman

 

RELIGIOUS SISTERS FILIPPINI

Sr. Dorothy Sayers, M.P.F.; School Principal

 

PARISH STAFF

Director of Operations-------------------- Julie Kreinheder

 

Early Ed. Center Director------------------- Lorraine David

Director of Religious Education-------------- Nora Carbone

Religious Ed. Secretary------------------ Melissa Simmons

Youth Minister------------------------------ Gayle Zambito

Marriage Preparation Advisor----------------- Wilma Aubry

Scheduling----------------------------------- Bernice Golen

Parish Bookkeeper--------------------------------  Maureen

Systems Administrator-----------------------  Louise Faust

Planning/Development--------------------- Robert Shearer

Liturgy/Music Director--------------------- Gary Prettyman

CYM Music Director---------------------------Eric Anderson

 
 

NURSERY: Childcare is available for children walking to age 3 years in the Nursery located in the Auditorium during 8:45 and 10:30 am Sunday Mass.  The Nursery can accommodate up to 15 children with 2 workers present and is available on a first arrival basis. If you have any questions please call the church office at 407-876-2211 and ask for voice mail ext. 424, or contact April Eckwielen at aeckwielen@yahoo.com.  

SUNDAY SCHOOL: The three and four year olds are invited to participate in the Sunday school program during the 8:45 and 10:30 Masses.  Fee is $25 and your child must be registered.  Call the PREP Office, 407/876-6331

 

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION:

CONFESSIONS are heard daily after the 8:30a.m. Mass.  Saturday, after the 8:30am Mass, 4-5p.m. and after the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Families seeking infant baptism should be registered members of the parish and are urged to begin preparation for the sacrament during pregnancy. Parents are asked to come to the parish office to register for the baptismal preparation program and to receive information about procedures for this sacrament. Only 6 babies are assigned to any one Sunday. Children, ages 7 or older, who are in need of Baptism participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) process.

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 Baptism FAQ's

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Ninth grade is the time for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Family. There is a two year pre-confirmation preparation period through PREP or Catholic Religious Education. During the Confirmation year, students will be attending sessions relating to the celebration of the sacrament, a day of reflection and a retreat. Adults seeking confirmation should contact 407-876-2211 ext. 292.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Please call the parish office at least six months in advance to make an appointment with a priest to begin marriage preparation before setting any dates.  The Catholic party wishing to be married at Holy Family must also be registered at least three months prior to beginning preparation and must be a practicing Catholic.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION

For those seeking the following information please call:

Deacon Charles Mallon, 407-876-2211 ext.266.

§          Annulments

§          Those not married by a priest

§          Those questioning their marital status  

 

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Hospital patients or their families or anyone desiring this Sacrament should contact the 
church office at 407-876-2211. Communal anointing of the sick takes place every second Saturday at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
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FUNERALS
To review Scripture Readings, click here
To review General Intercessions, click here
To review Music Selections, click here
Click for printable Family Liturgy Planner 
 
If you have any questions or would like to email your selection, please contact Ruthven Jackie.
 
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BETHANY LIBRARY A spiritual lending library for all ages. Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Bethany Library is located behind the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and is open to all parish/diocesan members.      

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION

Coordinator: Nancy Harnish---------------------------407-345-8865

Sign-up sheets available in the Narthex.

   

ROSARY FOR LIFE is prayed in the Adoration Chapel weekdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and on Sundays after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

   

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:  

To become members of the parish you must be properly registered.  Please pick up a new parishioner packet at the church office or ask an usher before/after any Mass. Please notify the office of any address/telephone change, birth, death, marriage, etc.

 


EDUCATION/FORMATION PROGRAMS:


ADULT EDUCATION: 
For information call: 407-876-0833.  Office Hours: Mon - Thurs. 9am-2pm; Mon. evening, 4pm-9pm. Also watch bulletin for dates and times of programs.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA):  A process of conversion and invitation whereby individuals journey together in faith sharing experiences while discerning God's call in becoming a Catholic Christian.  Please call the parish office to register.

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM "PREP"  (Classes are held in our educational facilities.)


Grades K-5
Tuesdays       4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays   4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesdays   6:30 - 7:45 p.m.


Middle School
Tuesdays       7 - 8:30 p.m.

 



MARY, QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE SHRINE:  The Shrine's existence today is a direct result of Holy Family's "Tourist Ministry" outreach.  Holy Family continues to be committed to this ministry through volunteer service to the Shrine as Lectors, EME's, Cantors, etc.  The Shrine is located at 8300 Vineland Avenue, close to the Disney Village. To volunteer, please call 407-239-6600. To visit the Shrine's website, click here.

 

 

 


 

 

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