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Holy Family
New Brighton
PA
15066
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Who we are
Welcome to Holy Family Parish!
Is there a way we can serve you? Don't hesitate to call!
You are invited to become a member and be involved!
Mission Statement
The mission of Holy Family Parish community, a diverse group of individuals united as one body in Christ, is to accomplish God's will while strengthening and enriching our faith through ministries committed to service, worship and education. The celebration of the Eucharist at Sunday Mass is the source and summit of who we are as Holy Family Parish.
Is there a way we can serve you? Don't hesitate to call!
You are invited to become a member and be involved!
Mission Statement
The mission of Holy Family Parish community, a diverse group of individuals united as one body in Christ, is to accomplish God's will while strengthening and enriching our faith through ministries committed to service, worship and education. The celebration of the Eucharist at Sunday Mass is the source and summit of who we are as Holy Family Parish.
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
Rev. Robert J. Miller, MDiv, MA
Administrator
1851 3rd Ave
New Brighton,
PA
15066
United States
Phone: 724-847-3538
Fax: 724-847-3585
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Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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Roman Catholic
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Rev. Robert J. Miller, MDiv, MA
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Janet Smith
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Holy Family New Brighton Mass Times
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Mon., Weds. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Confessions Saturday 3:10 - 3:45 p.m.
Mass Times last updated on the 10th of May, 2019
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Mon., Weds. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Confessions Saturday 3:10 - 3:45 p.m.
Mass Times last updated on the 10th of May, 2019
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How to become a Catholic
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA] is a process for persons who have never been baptized and persons who have been baptized in another Christian church who want to become a member of the Catholic Church. Catholics who have been baptized but never received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Eucharist are also welcome to participate.
The goal of the RCIA process is to help each person come to a full and conscious decision to participate actively in a life with Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church. This year, gatherings are held on Monday evenings 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the parish office. Everyone -from the parishes or the community at large - is invited to attend.
Feel free to come to a single evening on a topic of interest or every evening! If you are interested in being a participant in the RCIA process or if you would like to help, please contact Father Tom.
How to be a God Parent or Sponsor
Often there are questions about the necessary qualifications for a Sponsor or a God Parent. A God Parent for Baptism or a Sponsor for a Confirmation candidate is a person who is interested and able to fulfill the role of a guide, companion and mentor. A sponsor is to be a person of good moral character who practices the Catholic faith. As a young person moves on in life, there is a need for spiritual encouragement and support. The Catholic Church gives requirements for the suitability of God Parents and Sponsors. The local pastor is to certify that the persons to serve in the role of Sponsor fulfills Church requirements. Persons who are members of Holy Family Parish and who are interested in being a God Parent or Sponsor should speak to the parish priest, Father Tom, in person. Father Tom is at the church vestibule before and after every weekend Mass. This would be a convenient time to see him about becoming a Sponsor or God Parent; or contact him at 724-847-3538. Persons who are members of another parish and who are interested in becoming a God Parent of Sponsor must visit with their own pastor and bring a "sponsor certificate" from their parish.
Requirements to become a Godparent or Sponsor
The person has received the Sacrament of Baptism.
The person has received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The person has received Holy Eucharist and participates at Sunday Mass weekly.
The person must be 16 years of age or old. Special permission from the pastor is required for a younger sponsor.
If the person is married, the marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church as valid.
The person belongs to a parish. This means that a person is registered at a parish.
The person supports their parish by use of the Sunday envelopes.
The person cannot be one of the parents of the child to be baptized or the person to be confirmed.
Someone may stand in for the God parent or sponsor on the day of Baptism or Confirmation. This person is called a proxy. The proxy must be certified as described above. The proxy may not be one of the parents.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA] is a process for persons who have never been baptized and persons who have been baptized in another Christian church who want to become a member of the Catholic Church. Catholics who have been baptized but never received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Eucharist are also welcome to participate.
The goal of the RCIA process is to help each person come to a full and conscious decision to participate actively in a life with Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church. This year, gatherings are held on Monday evenings 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the parish office. Everyone -from the parishes or the community at large - is invited to attend.
Feel free to come to a single evening on a topic of interest or every evening! If you are interested in being a participant in the RCIA process or if you would like to help, please contact Father Tom.
How to be a God Parent or Sponsor
Often there are questions about the necessary qualifications for a Sponsor or a God Parent. A God Parent for Baptism or a Sponsor for a Confirmation candidate is a person who is interested and able to fulfill the role of a guide, companion and mentor. A sponsor is to be a person of good moral character who practices the Catholic faith. As a young person moves on in life, there is a need for spiritual encouragement and support. The Catholic Church gives requirements for the suitability of God Parents and Sponsors. The local pastor is to certify that the persons to serve in the role of Sponsor fulfills Church requirements. Persons who are members of Holy Family Parish and who are interested in being a God Parent or Sponsor should speak to the parish priest, Father Tom, in person. Father Tom is at the church vestibule before and after every weekend Mass. This would be a convenient time to see him about becoming a Sponsor or God Parent; or contact him at 724-847-3538. Persons who are members of another parish and who are interested in becoming a God Parent of Sponsor must visit with their own pastor and bring a "sponsor certificate" from their parish.
Requirements to become a Godparent or Sponsor
The person has received the Sacrament of Baptism.
The person has received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The person has received Holy Eucharist and participates at Sunday Mass weekly.
The person must be 16 years of age or old. Special permission from the pastor is required for a younger sponsor.
If the person is married, the marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church as valid.
The person belongs to a parish. This means that a person is registered at a parish.
The person supports their parish by use of the Sunday envelopes.
The person cannot be one of the parents of the child to be baptized or the person to be confirmed.
Someone may stand in for the God parent or sponsor on the day of Baptism or Confirmation. This person is called a proxy. The proxy must be certified as described above. The proxy may not be one of the parents.
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Holy Family History
Holy Family Parish was founded February 14th, 1994 when Bishop Donald Wuerl, as part of a larger reorganization of the Diocese, appointed Father Harry Parson as Pastor and combined the St Joseph and Sts Cyril and Methodious Parishes. It consists of the Beaver County municipalities of New Brighton, Pulaski Twp, Daugherty Twp, Marion Twp, Fallston, Eastvale and North Sewickley Twp to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Both Sts Cyril and Methodious and St Joseph Parishes had long and venerable Catholic histories in the area.
St Joseph Parish had it's official beginning in 1862. Father James Reid celebrated Mass in several homes in New Brighton. On December 6th, 1863 Bishop Domenec dedicated a remodeled brick building which served as the first church of the Parish. The first three pastors commuted from Pittsburgh. Father M.J. Mitchell became the first resident Pastor when he purchased the first Rectory in 1865. The next Pastor, Father Bigham (1866-1891), founded St Jospeh's Cemetery and purchased the plot where St Joseph Church (later Holy Family) was built. The cornerstone of the St Joseph Church was laid by Bishop Domenec on November 17th, 1871. Because of difficult economic times, the Church was not completed until May 1st, 1885 when 3000 attended the dedication. Fire struck the Church on October 25th, 1911. The fire started in the sanctuary, destroyed the upper steeple and gutted the interior. Within a year, the Church was rebuilt. The Church has undergone two major renovations since then. The last one was under Father Robert Rishel to accomodate the Church to the changes in the Vatican II Liturgy.
St Joseph Parish also enjoyed the benefits of a Catholic school founded in 1884 and served by the Sisters of St Joseph in Baden, Pa. Sadly, the school closed in June of 1973. Many happy memories of their St Joseph school days remain with the parisioners.
In the early 1900's, many people from Croatia and Slovakia settled in the area. Sts Cyril and Methodious Parish was founded by Bishop Regis Canevan to address the needs of those who could not speak English. The Parish celebrated its first Mass on October 1st, 1916 in the basement of St Joseph Church by Father Ignatius Herkel. On September 3rd, 1917, the first Church was dedicated. Father Martin Rubicky was appointed the first resident Pastor in February of 1921. Father John Sima was given permission to build a Church/School building. This buidling was constructed on property donated by Mrs Marie Heath, which included her home which became the Parish Rectory and now the current Holy Family Rectory. On August 14th, 1957, the Church moved into its new building at 1851 3rd Avenue which has now become the Holy Family Pastoral Activity Center.
Sts Cyril and Methodius also enjoyed a school which opened in September of 1926 and closed in 1947. The Vincentian Sisters of Charity served it.
In 1959, St Joseph Cemetery opened a new section to accomodate burials for years to come.
Holy Family Parish seeks to build on this history by living a strong Catholic life. Our CCD program has over 129 students in grades K through 12. Our CCD teachers are advancing in certification. Our Liturgical ministries are highly competent and dedicated. Our Eucharistic ministers visit the homebound. Adult education is available at various times during the year. The finances of the Parish are stronger due to the efforts of those who work bingo and our parish raffle. The Pastoral Council and Finance Council are served by very dedicated and insightful parishioners. Our Christian Mothers and Holy Name Society offer their membership opportunities for service and spiritual growth. Holy Family Gold offers a special atmosphere and opportunities for different kinds of trips for our senior parishioners. We also offer to bereaved families of the Parish the use of the social hall at no cost and provide a staff of dedicated volunteers who serve the wake luncheon.
After Father Parson's retirement, Father James Orr became our pastor until April 2004. Father James Gretz then served as our pastor until December 2007. Father Steve Palsa served as our pastor until April 2009. Father Tom Kredel is now serving as our parish priest.
Our motto is "In all things may Jesus be glorified". If we do this, our brief history will join the venerable history of Catholicism here to the greater glory of God.
Both Sts Cyril and Methodious and St Joseph Parishes had long and venerable Catholic histories in the area.
St Joseph Parish had it's official beginning in 1862. Father James Reid celebrated Mass in several homes in New Brighton. On December 6th, 1863 Bishop Domenec dedicated a remodeled brick building which served as the first church of the Parish. The first three pastors commuted from Pittsburgh. Father M.J. Mitchell became the first resident Pastor when he purchased the first Rectory in 1865. The next Pastor, Father Bigham (1866-1891), founded St Jospeh's Cemetery and purchased the plot where St Joseph Church (later Holy Family) was built. The cornerstone of the St Joseph Church was laid by Bishop Domenec on November 17th, 1871. Because of difficult economic times, the Church was not completed until May 1st, 1885 when 3000 attended the dedication. Fire struck the Church on October 25th, 1911. The fire started in the sanctuary, destroyed the upper steeple and gutted the interior. Within a year, the Church was rebuilt. The Church has undergone two major renovations since then. The last one was under Father Robert Rishel to accomodate the Church to the changes in the Vatican II Liturgy.
St Joseph Parish also enjoyed the benefits of a Catholic school founded in 1884 and served by the Sisters of St Joseph in Baden, Pa. Sadly, the school closed in June of 1973. Many happy memories of their St Joseph school days remain with the parisioners.
In the early 1900's, many people from Croatia and Slovakia settled in the area. Sts Cyril and Methodious Parish was founded by Bishop Regis Canevan to address the needs of those who could not speak English. The Parish celebrated its first Mass on October 1st, 1916 in the basement of St Joseph Church by Father Ignatius Herkel. On September 3rd, 1917, the first Church was dedicated. Father Martin Rubicky was appointed the first resident Pastor in February of 1921. Father John Sima was given permission to build a Church/School building. This buidling was constructed on property donated by Mrs Marie Heath, which included her home which became the Parish Rectory and now the current Holy Family Rectory. On August 14th, 1957, the Church moved into its new building at 1851 3rd Avenue which has now become the Holy Family Pastoral Activity Center.
Sts Cyril and Methodius also enjoyed a school which opened in September of 1926 and closed in 1947. The Vincentian Sisters of Charity served it.
In 1959, St Joseph Cemetery opened a new section to accomodate burials for years to come.
Holy Family Parish seeks to build on this history by living a strong Catholic life. Our CCD program has over 129 students in grades K through 12. Our CCD teachers are advancing in certification. Our Liturgical ministries are highly competent and dedicated. Our Eucharistic ministers visit the homebound. Adult education is available at various times during the year. The finances of the Parish are stronger due to the efforts of those who work bingo and our parish raffle. The Pastoral Council and Finance Council are served by very dedicated and insightful parishioners. Our Christian Mothers and Holy Name Society offer their membership opportunities for service and spiritual growth. Holy Family Gold offers a special atmosphere and opportunities for different kinds of trips for our senior parishioners. We also offer to bereaved families of the Parish the use of the social hall at no cost and provide a staff of dedicated volunteers who serve the wake luncheon.
After Father Parson's retirement, Father James Orr became our pastor until April 2004. Father James Gretz then served as our pastor until December 2007. Father Steve Palsa served as our pastor until April 2009. Father Tom Kredel is now serving as our parish priest.
Our motto is "In all things may Jesus be glorified". If we do this, our brief history will join the venerable history of Catholicism here to the greater glory of God.
Holy Family Historical Photos
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