Filipino Community

Our Commitment:

The Filipino Community at Holy Family strives to bring together parishioners of Filipino descent to create a strong community united in serving God by being involved in Holy Family Church’s programs, projects, and ministries.

What We Do:

• Encourage Filipino parishioners to actively participate in the life of Holy Family Church through different ministries
• Preserve and showcase unique Filipino values and traditions through cultural and religious celebrations such as the Simbang Gabi during Advent
• Provide assistance to other Filipinos here in the U.S. and in the Philippines, especially in times of disaster
• Coordinate the annual health fair , which provides free health screenings, health education, and awareness services
• Coordinate the annual flu clinic
• Participate in the annual Fall Festival, and assist in other fundraising efforts of the parish
• Sponsor, at least, one fundraising dinner/dance yearly
• Participate in the Festival of Ministries, usually held during the last weekend of August
• Collaborate with the Jesus the Black Nazarene Ministry in several activities and projects
• Sponsor one scholar yearly to the permanent diaconate formation school

Time & Training:

• Meetings are usually held, at least, six times per year, and is dependent on the activities the ministry will be involved in

Requirements:

• Desire to connect with other fellow Filipino parishioners
• Open to parishioners of Filipino descent
• Adults members must complete the archdiocesan Safe Environment Training for Adults

Contact

Hernand and Lolly Paler