Holy Family Church

The Holy Family Church COVID safety plan is available here, please familiarise yourself with this plan so that you are aware of what to do and what to expect.

• Parishioners maintain a minimum of two (2) square metres per person
• The weekly collection can be placed into the relevant locked box in the foyer of the church.
• Bulletins should not be re-used. They must either taken home or disposed of.
• It is important everyone continues to practise physical distancing, keep 1.5 metres away from others wherever possible.
• It is STRONGLY recommended to receive Holy Communion on your hand.
• There will be no chalice of the Precious Blood.
• The Sign of Peace to be given without physical contact.
• Practice good hygiene, hand sanitisers are available at the entry of the church.
• Parishioners are strongly encouraged to download the Covid-safe app.

New Directives for Churches and Chapels - Phase 4 Commencing 27 June 2020 is available here

Please Read:  Pastoral Letter from the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB 18 May 2020 regarding Children and Community Services Amendment Bill (2019) & Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB open letter dated 02 July 2020

Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) Classes:
For all children not attending a Catholic school and wishing to be do their Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Come along to the Holy Family Catechism Classes on a Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is welcome! 

Class time: Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45pm (During School term)

NEW SACRAMENTAL DATES 2020

Reconciliation: Thursday 6th August 2020
Eucharist: Friday 21st August 2020 6pm
Confirmation: Friday 4th September 2020 6pm (Temporarily Suspended)

Contact:  Lourdes Benedictos at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Safeguarding Program:  (Protecting Children in the Catholic church)

Child Protection Week 2020 Competition - Open to all young people 12 – 18 years.

Create a 2-minute media clip outlining the importance of ‘Putting children’s needs first’.
First prize $500 Gift Voucher
Entry forms are available from the back of the church or visit: www.perthcatholic.org.au/safeguarding
Entry closes Friday 14th August.

Our parish has two Safeguarding Officer:

Lourdes Benedictos - 0416 826 133
Paul Hansen - 0417 956 603

Children involved in Parish activities will be informed of their rights and responsibilities.
Volunteers working in church activities will all have Working With Children clearance. 
If you wish to know more about the program click on this link to the Safeguarding Website. 

What's Coming Up? 

For more information on these events, read the parish bulletin or contact the parish office.

Holy Family Care: Need Help? We care! If you need help, please contact the following coordinators for short-term emergency help:
Meals: Maureen 9293 3340 or 0419 049 496
Visits / Home Help: Antonietta 6293 1401

Pilgrim Statue: Have you considered taking the pilgrim statue home for a week as a prayer focus? Book your dates in the register on the church foyer table and pick up the statue in the sacristy on Sunday and drop if off there the following Sunday.

Lighthouse Media CDs: Take a fresh look at our wonderful faith with CDs of powerful conversion stories, talks on specific aspects of our beliefs and practical advice on how to live a truly Christian life. Available for sale from the church foyer. One CD costs $5 or get 3 for $12.

Parish Social Events:  Keep an eye out on the Bulletin and the Events and page for any up coming Parish Social Events like Curry night, Lawn Bowl, Movie nights or wine and cheese nights.

Parish Rosters: To access the current roster, go to Rosters .