Altar Server/Ministerio de Servidores del Altar
Boys and girls from grade 4 and above who assist the priest and serve in a special way during the celebration of the Liturgy. For more information or to sign up, please contact John Freeman at 723-8211 or hfc-altarservers@surewest.net (English) or Edwin Valdez at (916) 349-1741 (Spanish).
Baptism Preparation/Platicas Prebautismales
Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Please call the parish office at (916) 723-2494 for more information.
Bereavement Ministry
This ministry coordinates and organizes funeral receptions. For more information, please contact the parish office at (916) 723-2494 (English) or Esther De Leon at (916) 962-2209 (Spanish).
Catholic Ladies Relief Society/Senoras Catolicas de Asistencia Social
The Ladies Relief Society is a Diocesan organization dedicated to prayer, charity and assistance to our Bishop and priests. Throughout the year the ladies are involved in several charitable fundraisers and are active in service to our parish. For more information, please contact Gina Washington at (916) 370-7593.
Environment Committee/Ministerio de Ambientacion
Serves in tandem with the Liturgy Committee to perfect the flowers, banners, and other sacramentals, that adorn the church on Sundays, Solemnities, Feasts, and Special Occasions during the year. For more information, please contact the parish office at (916) 723-2494.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance. To sign up for your hour or if you need additional information, contact the parish office at (916) 723-2494.
Eucharistic Ministers/Ministerio Eucaristico
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are men and women who assist in distributing the Holy Eucharist at each Liturgy and also to those who are unable to attend Liturgy due to illness or disability. If you would like to view the Eucharistic Minister guidelines, please click here. For more information, please contact Deacon Mark Hronicek or Deacon Mark Holt in the parish office at (916) 723-2494 (English).
Feed the Needy/Ministerior de Caridad
Once a week throughout the year, a group of volunteers from our parish serve dinner and dignity to the less fortunate in our community. All are welcome to come help in this rewarding ministry. Meals are served on Wednesday night each week. For more information, please contact the parish office: 916-723-2494.
Fellowship & Welcoming Ministry
For more information, please contact Leanne Etcheverry at (916) 723-1775 (English) or Silvestre Lopez at (916) 332-2952 (Spanish).
Finance Council/Consejo Finanzas
The Finance Council advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets, and raising funds. For more information, contact the parish office.
Flowers and Grounds
Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church. For more information, please contact the parish office.
Greeters
Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass. For more information, contact the parish office.
Hispanic Apostlate/Apostolado Hispano
Apostolado Hispano is comprised of men and women from our parish whose purpose is to support and collaborate in the needs of the Hispanic liturgical and pastoral work. For more information, contact Maggie Gonzalez at (916) 276-6525.
Holy Family Parish Fine Arts League
The Holy Family Fine Arts League was formed in January 2011 to provide a way to finish the stage area of the Community Center. At the time it was built, there were no extra funds to install a sound system, lights or a curtain for the stage. The Fine Arts League puts on shows in an effort to earn the money necessary to finish the stage. All funds donated at each performance go directly into an account for this purpose. If you can sing, play an instrument or act, we could use your talents. Rehearsals are usually one night a week until the week prior to show time. If you have always wanted to let the "inner you" out for the world to see, come and join us. You can help make a difference at Holy Family Parish. For more information, please contact the parish office at (916) 723-2494.
Hospitality/Hospitalidad
After sharing in God's Word and Sacrament we share in the spirit of fellowship. Join us in St. Anne Conference Room for coffee, cookies and doughnuts after the 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. masses. For more information, please contact Leanne Etcheverry at (916) 725-1478 (English) or Victor Garcia at (916) 342-0128 (Spanish).
Knights of Columbus/Los Caballeros de Colon
The Knights of Columbus is the largest men's fraternal organization in the world. This service organization is dedicated to "Charity, Unit, Fraternity, and Patriotism" along with good works directed toward the parish and the community. All catholic men 18 years or older are welcome to inquire. For more information, please contact Grand Knight George Eilhardt at (916) 987-7367
Lector/Proclamadores de la Palabra
This ministry is an important part of the celebration of the Liturgy. The lector is entrusted with the task of making the word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian community. If you would like to view the Lector guidelines, please click here. For more information, please leave a message for Bernadette Viernes at the parish office at (916) 723-2494 (English) or Pedro Garcia at (916) 878-9511 (Spanish).
Liturgical (Altar) Linen Service
Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens. For more information, please contact the parish office (916) 723-2494.
Liturgy Council/Consejo Liturgico
The Liturgy Council is an advisory council which works closely with the Pastor and all Priests, Deacons, and the Liturgy Director in the planning and evaluation of all parish liturgical activities. For more information, contact Deacon Mark Holt at (916) 723-2494, ext. 142 or email holyfamilychurch@surewest.net (English) or Petra Delacruz at (916) 769-7118 (Spanish).
Ministry of Consolation
This ministry provides bereaved families with condolences and support. They provide prayer, support, and consolation at 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year intervals after a death. For more information, please contact Loretta Claycomb at (916) 726-7217.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound/Ministerio del Enfermo
The mission of the Ministry of the Sick and Homebound is to take and provide the Holy Eucharist to those who are unable to attend Mass. These include the homebound and those living in board and care facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. For more information, please contact Deacon Mark Hronicek at (916) 723-2494, ext. 138 (English) or Esther De Leon at (916) 962-2209 (Spanish).
Music Ministry/Ministerio de Musica
Make melody to the Lord with all your heart. Singers, musicians, composers and those with experience as cantors or song leaders are encouraged to become involved in this high form of prayer. Children and adult choirs are available. For more information, contact John Wihl at (916) 722-7956 (English) or Jorge Rivera at (916) 223-2448 (Spanish).
One Stitch At A Time Prayer Shawl Ministry
We are the weavers of comforting prayers that are stitched into the creation of our homemade shawls, blankets, or hats. Our finished garments are blest by the priest and given to individuals that are enduring difficult times in their lives. When someone is sick, anxious or depressed, it means a lot to know that God is with them and that others care and are praying for them. This simple labor of love gives the gift of God's comfort, peace and tranquility through the power of prayer. If you are interested in joining our group, please leave a message for Carol Gallagher at (916) 965-3479.
Parish Vocations Committee
This committee assists us as a parish and family to join in prayer and work to create a greater awareness of the call to religious life as a priest, deacon, sister, brother, or lay minister - all in fulfillment of our Baptismal call to discipleship. For more information, please call Chryl Marquez at (916) 723-1478.
Pastoral Council/Consejo Pastoral
Holy Family Pastoral Council is comprised of men and women from our parish whose purpose is to support all of the various ministries and organizations of Holy Family Parish with a Christian heart, mind and soul. The council assists the priest in pastoral planning.
Prayer Groups
Mother's Ministry: We gather to pray for our children and unite our prayers with all Mothers Prayer Groups throughout the world. For more information, contact Julie Desrochers at (916) 784-7622.
RCIA-Adults and Children
Adults - Weekly sessions for adults seeking to join the Catholic Faith. This includes the unbaptized and those baptized in another faith, as well as baptized Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation. For more information, please contact The parish office at 916-723-2494 or office@holyfamilycitrusheights.org
Children - Sessions for children seeking to join the Catholic Faith or baptized Catholic children seventh grade or older who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation. Sessions meet through the school year and children attend with a parent for a minimum of two years. For more information, please contact Loretta Claycomb at loretta-hfc@surewest.net.
Religious Education-English
Classes for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade and Confirmation. For more information, contact Sr. Susana Wong Garcia at (916) 723-2494 X 111 or email suwoga@yahoo.com.mx
Religious Education - Spanish
Classes for children in first grade through confirmation. For more information, please contact Sr. Susana Wong Garcia at (916) 723-2494 X 111 or email suwoga@yahoo.com.mx
Stations of the Cross
Held Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church during Lent followed by soup and sharing in the Fine Arts Building.
Stewardship
All parishioners, young and old, have gifts to share with our faith community. Your gifts of time and talent, along with your financial contribution, helps to accomplish the mission of Jesus, not only within our parish, but beyond. For more information, please contact the parish office at (916) 723-2494.
Usher
Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection. For more information, contact the parish office.
Women’s Council
All women of the parish are a member of the Women's Council so all are welcome! This organization's primary goal is to foster fellowship, spirituality, and camaraderie among the women of our parish. The council hosts several parish events and participates in various community services.
For more information, please contact Leanne Etcheverry at (916) 872-5703.
Youth Ministry
There is a youth ministry for middle school students and a youth ministry for high school students. There are lots of activities. Please contact Rodrigo Uribe at (916) 721-8329 or
email youthminister-hfc@surewest.net.
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