Visitor Information
Visiting a new church can be a daunting experience. Here are some things to keep in mind if you'll be joining us for prayer for the first time.
All are welcomed. We are a welcoming & inclusive community. Expect a warm welcome, regardless of who you are or where life has led you!
If you arrive early for Mass. We celebrate Sunday Masses in English at 9:00 a.m. in the church and at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel. For those who are interested, we host a conversation on scripture and spirituality in the church before the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you are coming only for Mass, but arrive in the middle of our conversation, please don't feel embarrassed in the least. Numerous people join us only for Mass, and they enter amid our conversation. All are welcomed at any moment!
Parking. There is plenty of parking in the grass-covered gravel lot to the west of the church. We thank you in advance for not parking in such a way that you block or obstruct other vehicles.
What to wear. Modesty and cleanliness have long been respected (and sometimes demanded) by churches. While we thank you in advance for not dressing in such a way that distracts from our celebration of the Church's sacraments, we welcome you as you are! For the record, God loves you as you are, as well!
Who can receive Communion. Following in the footsteps of Christ, we desire to be an inclusive and compassionate community. We do not exclude anyone from the table of our Lord. We do not wage "wafer wars," judging who is worthy or not to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Instead, we recognize that Jesus sat down to dine with public sinners (Mk 12:30-31). If, within your heart, you feel the Spirit of the Lord inviting you to nourish yourself with the Body and Blood of Christ, by all means we invite you to share in the Eucharist with us!
Questions? If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the friendly faces that you'll meet at Holy Family!
All are welcomed. We are a welcoming & inclusive community. Expect a warm welcome, regardless of who you are or where life has led you!
If you arrive early for Mass. We celebrate Sunday Masses in English at 9:00 a.m. in the church and at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel. For those who are interested, we host a conversation on scripture and spirituality in the church before the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you are coming only for Mass, but arrive in the middle of our conversation, please don't feel embarrassed in the least. Numerous people join us only for Mass, and they enter amid our conversation. All are welcomed at any moment!
Parking. There is plenty of parking in the grass-covered gravel lot to the west of the church. We thank you in advance for not parking in such a way that you block or obstruct other vehicles.
What to wear. Modesty and cleanliness have long been respected (and sometimes demanded) by churches. While we thank you in advance for not dressing in such a way that distracts from our celebration of the Church's sacraments, we welcome you as you are! For the record, God loves you as you are, as well!
Who can receive Communion. Following in the footsteps of Christ, we desire to be an inclusive and compassionate community. We do not exclude anyone from the table of our Lord. We do not wage "wafer wars," judging who is worthy or not to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Instead, we recognize that Jesus sat down to dine with public sinners (Mk 12:30-31). If, within your heart, you feel the Spirit of the Lord inviting you to nourish yourself with the Body and Blood of Christ, by all means we invite you to share in the Eucharist with us!
Questions? If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the friendly faces that you'll meet at Holy Family!
