explore our parish
Little ones ages 2 through 5 learn while playing, solving challenges, and building their first Catholic community of friends at Ryan Center for Young Children.
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Kids in Kindergarten through ninth grade meet once a week to learn more about the Holy Trinity and the saints, grow in relationship with God, and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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Holy Family knows that high school students are not too young to make an impact on their community! Come and discover your God-given gifts and talents and use them to help tackle problems. Be a part of something bigger than yourself--go make a difference.
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Adults choose to continue getting closer to Christ by participating in classes offered by the School of Christian Formation, RCIA, Theology of the Body, and various Scripture studies.
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worship with us
The Holy Sacrifice
of the Mass WEEKEND
Saturday Vigil, 4:00pm Sunday, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm Spanish Mass, 6:00pm on Saturdays WEEKDAYS Monday through Friday, 8:00am Saturday, 8:30am HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil, 5:30pm Holy Day, 8:00am, 10:00am, 7:00pm |
Sacrament of
Reconciliation Saturdays in the main church
10:00am - 11:00am 2:45pm - 3:45pm |
Eucharistic
Adoration The church is open
for private prayer in front of the Tabernacle Mondays through Fridays 9:00am-2:00pm unless otherwise announced in the bulletin |
YOU HAVE A LOT OF BUILDINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY.
Yes, we have 3! When you enter our one-way driveway, you will have to choose to go right or go straight.
Turning right will take you to Ryan Center for Young Children Ministry, our preschool located toward the back of our property.
Going straight, you will first pass the entrance to Our Lady's Chapel.
Immediately after, you will pass the breezeway, which covers the main entrances to the church and the Parish Hall.
Driving on, you'll come to the Religious Education Program entryway.
Just around the curve is the Food Pantry Drive-through,
and just beyond that is the entrance to the Parish Office.
Our one-way driveway is a big U-shape, and we've got plenty of parking.
Turning right will take you to Ryan Center for Young Children Ministry, our preschool located toward the back of our property.
Going straight, you will first pass the entrance to Our Lady's Chapel.
Immediately after, you will pass the breezeway, which covers the main entrances to the church and the Parish Hall.
Driving on, you'll come to the Religious Education Program entryway.
Just around the curve is the Food Pantry Drive-through,
and just beyond that is the entrance to the Parish Office.
Our one-way driveway is a big U-shape, and we've got plenty of parking.
where do i go for mass?
We celebrate daily Mass, Adoration, and funeral Masses in Our Lady's Chapel.
Weekend and Holy Day Masses as well as wedding and Quinceñara Masses are celebrated in the main church.
As you’re walking to the building, our Ministers of Hospitality will greet you. We are ready to answer your questions and direct you to handicapped seating and our restrooms. We’re a welcoming parish, and we're here to serve you.
Weekend and Holy Day Masses as well as wedding and Quinceñara Masses are celebrated in the main church.
As you’re walking to the building, our Ministers of Hospitality will greet you. We are ready to answer your questions and direct you to handicapped seating and our restrooms. We’re a welcoming parish, and we're here to serve you.
how long is a mass, and what is it like?
Mass lasts for about one hour, shorter on the weekdays. We sing, we pray, and we listen to Scripture, then a priest or deacon will give a homily. After that is the most powerful prayer of a Catholic Mass: the Eucharist. At the end of our gathering, we are invited to go out into the world to share with others, in verbal and non-verbal ways, that God's love and forgiveness is real.
what should i wear to mass?
Here in Florida, most people dress casually when they go to church. We are ok with that, but we do ask for modesty: hemlines to the knee for both men and women, and shoulders and chests covered for both men and women. Men are not permitted to wear hats inside of any Catholic church, but women may. Because people are meditating in the sanctuary, quiet shoes are appreciated. You may bring in a closed bottle of water, but practicing Catholics who want to receive the Holy Eucharist must follow the one-hour fast and not consume any other drink or food one hour before receiving.
Can i attend if i'm _____?
Fill in the blank with whatever fear you have about not being accepted: divorced, a single parent, broke, an addict, a skeptic, whatever. Everyone is welcome at Holy Family, and we encourage you to set up an appointment to speak with a priest or deacon about your concern.
I'm actually only here for a class or OTHER EVENT.
Holy Family hosts a variety of parish and private events. We've hosted concerts, retreats, classes, meetings, dinner-dances, breakfasts, and receptions. Unless the event announcement specified going into the church, events are held in the Parish Hall. The entrance to the Parish Hall is directly across from the main entrance to the church. Come on in -- your host will direct you to restrooms, water fountains, and event spaces.
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what we're up to
The landscape architects have been working diligently for the past month on our new Rosary Walk. It is still possible to purchase a brick engraved with a personalized message to add to this lovely prayer space. Download the order form below, or call our Parish Office at 772-335-2385.
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