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Please have your announcements and liturgical materials submitted via email: holyfamilyusvi@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, 3:00 pm. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Vatican News
  • Seven Days Sanctuary Lamp Devotion: The Sanctuary Lamp which burns in the Sanctuary of our church, the reminder of the Lord’s Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, will burn from October 10 to October 16, 2026
    for God’s continued blessings for Joe & Bridget Toussaint on their wedding anniversary, requested by the families; and for God’s blessings, healing, protection, and guidance for Mika Joseph, requested by her father, Vladimir Joseph.
  • Bishop’s Appeal: This year’s theme, “Strengthening Our Church, Transforming Lives,” invites us to support the mission of the church and help bring healing, hope, and new life to our communities.
    • As of July 31, 2026, we have contributed $27,325.61, or 78% towards our goal of $35,000. We thank all who have already returned their envelopes, and we continue to encourage those who have not yet contributed to drop their envelope in the collection basket or directly at the church office. Contributions are gratefully accepted through December 2026. Thank you for your generosity.
    • You can view the provisional list of contributions for the Bishop’s Appeal, provided by the chancery, on the bulletin board.
    • “And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap.” —(Galatians 6:9)
  • Necrologium: Holy Family Parish community extends sincere sympathy to:
    • Jay Dean Rambaran Sr. and family on the passing of his daughter, J’Niya Desiree Kamel Rambaran, who died on September 28, 2026. Her funeral service will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Church.
    • Katia Stuart and family on the passing of her father, Pascal Stuart, who died on September 23, 2026. His funeral service will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Church.
    • Agnes Canning and Vincia St. Jean and family on the passing of their brother and uncle John George.
    • May theirs soul and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
  • Month of October: October is the month of Our Lady of the Rosary. During this month, our parish will hold Christian Deepening Catechesis every Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us.
  • Offertory: Our collection the weekend of October 10 – 11, 2026 was $4,782.35. See the bulletin for the breakdown. Thank you for your generosity.
  • In Need of a Hospital Bed? Please contact (340) 998-7739 Ms. Marissa McFarlane.
  • Fundraising: The youth of the parish will sell water Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the end of the 7:30 am and 10:00 am Masses to support the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the parish.
  • Special Collection: A special collection will be taken up for the air conditioning project the weekend of October 17 – 18, 2026 at all Masses. Thank you for your generosity.
  • The Launch of the Pastoral Year will be held on October 18, 2026 at the 7:30 am Mass with the renewal of commitment and commissioning.
  • Bishop Jerome Feudjio’s 5th Episcopal Anniversary Celebration Luncheon: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:30 am at St. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Tickets for the luncheon are available after each Mass and at the parish office. Please purchase your ticket now; tickets will not be sold at the door.
  • Non-Perishable Food Items: Non-perishable food items will be collected the weekend of October 24 – 25, 2026 at each Holy Mass during offertory, following the procession after the collection. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities and shut-ins of our Parish. We thank you for your generosity.
  • Next Infant Baptism: Sunday, October 25, 2026.
  • Healing Mass: The next healing Mass will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026—6:00 pm at the Shrine (weather permitting).
  • 50th Anniversary of Our Parish: Our advertising and sponsorship sheets and anniversary tickets are now available! Please help us distribute them to companies, organizations, families, and individuals who can support this important celebration.
    • Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
    • Sunday, December 27, 2026 (Feast of the Holy Family Commemorative Mass; Celebrant, His Excellency Bishop Jerome Feudjio)
  • The Dominica Association of St. Thomas will be celebrating Dominica’s independence with a Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. Herman Sharplis.
  • The St. Joseph Workers is having a Raffle. $5 per Raffle or $50 for a Book of 11. Drawing is on Monday, December 21, 2026. 1st Prize: Round Trip to St. Croix for One; 2nd Prize: 55’ T.V.; 3rd Prize: Two Sheets VI Lottery Tickets Grand Drawing; 4th Prize: Gift Certificate for $100 Shopping; and 5th Prize: One Christmas Basket. All proceeds to benefit the ongoing Holy family Church projects. Please see the SJW members for your tickets.
  • Religious Education (CCD): Classes have resumed for the 2026-2027 year, and are held every Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the lower Columban Hall. Registration continues and parents are encouraged to register their children. Forms are located in the back of the church.
  • Pastoral Care of the Sick: Let us continue to pray for the sick and homebound members of our parish, especially Allison Callwood, Eva Donovan, Paula Andrew, Glen Lafond, and Felecinne Marcellin. May the Lord grant them healing, strength, and peace.
  • Devotional Space by the Left Side of the Church: We encourage parishioners to have a moment of silence with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sacred Immaculate Heart of Mary. We can also pray for the intercession of St. Joseph, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Our Lady of Częstochowa.
  • Weekly Diocesan Radio Program: Parishioners are invited to tune in to the broadcast on WSTA 1340 AM every Thursday at 7:00 pm and re-broadcast on Sundays at 12:00 noon.
  • Air Conditioning Project: We’ve made great progress on the air conditioning project for our church, but we still have many bills to pay (urgent matter). We’re counting on our parishioners and visitors to help us cover these costs so that we can finally enjoy this amenity in time for our parish’s jubilee. Fr. Modeste is encouraging any initiative from parishioners and visitors that can help us raise additional funds. Please support our project, which is in progress.
  • The Church’s Stained-Glass Windows:  The stained-glass windows are scheduled to be delivered soon; but we are still seeking donors for the remaining 2 windows plus the two altar panels. Become a donor today—order yours now.
  • Volunteers: We’re in urgent need of Counters for ALL Masses to assist with the weekend’s collection. We’re also asking for volunteers to manage the Gift Shop on weekdays (Tuesday – Saturday) and weekends at 5:00 pm, 7:30 am, and 10:00 am. Ushers and Lectors are also needed. Don’t just be a Sunday worshipper; get involved in your parish. Contact the church office at 340-775-1650 or email: holyfamilyusvi@gmail.com.
  • Home Visitation: Family visits and blessings of the homes will begin shortly. Parishioners who would like the Pastors to visit with family and have their homes blessed are asked to complete the form provided in the back of the church.
  • Parish Membership: Active members of our parish are identified by their generosity of time, talent, and treasure. Your stewardship is determined by:
    • Being properly registered and active
    • Faithful participation at weekly liturgies
    • Regular support of the parish
    • These criteria are used to verify parishioners’ status for sponsor verification, participation in sacramental, pastoral, and social ministries.
  • Gratitude: We have been receiving Offertory envelopes from our homebound parishioners. We thank you for keeping up with your sacrificial commitment. We also extend our thanks to our online contributors. May God reward your generosity.
  • Litter: Once again, parishioners are being reminded to take your water bottles, candy/cookie wrappers, and used facial tissue with you when leaving the church; DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE PEWS!!
  • Wednesday Masses: Every Wednesday, noon time (12 o’clock) Mass will be celebrated. The 7:00 am Mass will continue to be celebrated.
  • Prayers for Our Sick and Homebound: Please call the Parish Office if you are being admitted to the hospital or require Communion or Anointing of the Sick.
    • Updated information is needed on the status of the parishioners presently listed in the bulletin. If you’re a family member or know any of the individuals listed, please contact the church office. Also, if you’re aware of any sick or shut-in parishioners who are not mentioned in the bulletin, contact the church office.
  • Magnificat: Parishioners are encouraged to purchase the monthly issue of the Magnificat, available at the gift shop for $10.00.
  • Church Registration: If you are not registered as church member, please do so now. Adult children in households must register separately. Also, if you have relocated or if your mailing address has changed, please update it at the church office any Wednesday.
  • Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands helps the underserved. Gently used clothing, furniture, or mobility aids are always appreciated, as are in-kind services, food products, including vegetables, utilizing our barrel at The Market in Tutu Park Mall. Catholic Charities needs your help in providing protein items such as beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, and Vienna sausages for preparation of meals served on weekdays. For additional information, contact us at catholiccharitiesvi.org or call 340-777-8518. Thank you for your continued support!
  • Columban Hall:
    • Before removing items/furniture from the halls, permission must be obtained from the parish administrator or the church office.
    • Before scheduling any event in the upper Hall, please contact the church office to inquire of the availability for use.
  • Church reminders:
    • No eating of snacks, cookies, candies, of gum chewing is allowed in church.
    • Take empty/full water bottles, facial tissues, and paper wrappings with you when leaving.
    • Place Bibles and hymnals in pew pockets in the upright position.
  • Hospitality Lounge: Please continue to support the lounge. Donations of sandwiches, pastries and juices are accepted.
  • Eucharistic Ministry: Thanks to Felecinne Marcellin who accepted to lead the group for the interim.
  • Gift Shop: Please visit and support our gift shop on Wednesday, Saturday, or after the
    Sunday morning Masses. There are various religious items on sale. Jubilee T-Shirts are available at the gift shop for $35 regular and $40 rash guard (long sleeve).
  • Hospitality Lounge: Thank you to all the parishioners who continue to contribute and support the Lounge.
  • Restrooms: Let’s keep our restrooms clean at all times. DO NOT flush any other product apart from toilet tissue down the toilet. Thank you!
  • CCD Religious Education/Faith Formation: CCD classes take place every Saturday from 9:00 am – 12 noon.
  • Office Hours:
    • Sunday and Monday: Office closed
    • Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    • Saturdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
  • Wednesdays: The church will be open every Wednesday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • Poor Box: at the entrance of the Church.
  • Food Drive: Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands is seeking food donations to support those in need within our St. Thomas/St. John community. You can drop off your donations at any of the church offices during office hours or bring them with you to Sunday Service. For more information, please call (340) 777-8518.
  • Catechesis: Follow in the bulletin to enhance your spirituality.
  • Church cleaning: We need volunteers to reinforce the church cleaning teams. Please join one of these teams.
    • 1st week : Haitian group (Friday evening)
    • 2nd week: Haitian group (Friday evening)
    • 3rd week: Dominican group (Friday evening)
    • 4th week: Viola group (Saturday morning)
    • 5th week: Viola group (Saturday morning)
  • Breast Cancer Patient and Survivor Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Wesley Methodist Church Educational Complex.
  • Saint Vincent de Paul Youth Conference: The SVdP Youth conference provides an excellent organization in which young people can grow spiritually as well as give service. It is an opportunity for Youth to use their talents to make a difference in others’ lives. We invite the young people of the parish to join the Society.
  • Hospitality Lounge: We’re asking for your support of the lounge. You are invited to join us every Sunday after Mass to share a moment of fellowship. Please contact Hilda Celestine, Lounge Manager, at 340-227-1219 with your donations.
  • Weekday Offerings: Collections will be taken up at the 7 am Wednesday Masses and feast days.
  • The Holy Family Prayer Group meets every Monday in the church from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in praise and worship and intercessory prayers as we lift our personal petitions and those of the entire Church community to the Lord.
  • Holy Water: Parishioners are asked to refrain from filling large bottles at the holy water container. Appropriate bottles (8 ounces) are available for sale at the office.
  • Maintenance Person: We continue to seek a maintenance person, with a good knowledge about plumbing and electricity works, in good health and fear of God. Let all parishioners help to have someone in this position.
  • Mass Schedule Change: Effective July 3, 2023, there is no Monday Mass, and Friday Mass has returned to 7:00 am. We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause. Please note: the Charismatic Prayer Group continues to meet on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in the church; all are encouraged to attend.
  • The Catholic Voice—Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm: We are pleased to announce that our diocese has been blessed with a new weekly television and radio program, titled “The Catholic Voice.” We will be airing our program every Wednesday at 5:00 pm and replay on Sunday at 1:30 pm on television, and on Sundays at 6:00 pm on CBN (Caribbean Super Station) radio frequency 90.9 FM to promote our mission, visions and its objectives. Tune in!
  • Altar Servers: The Holy Family Parish is in need of additional Altar Servers to serve at its various masses. Training for current and new Altar Servers are held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays, following the CCD classes. Please contact Mr. Austin Walters if your child has made 1st Communion and is willing to serve in this important ministry. Applications can be found in the back of the church.
  • Sons of Abraham: The men of our church continue to meet on Thursdays, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Columban Hall.
  • Personal Items: Please note the Church is not responsible for any personal items left in the church. Parishioners are being asked to check for items before exiting the church.
  • Devotional Candles: Good news! The candles are here! You can purchase your candles(s) at the Sacristy (before or after Mass) or at the office. Candle sale is limited to five (5) candles per person; candles will not be sold by the case. We thank you for your cooperation and your patience while awaiting the arrival and delivery of the candles.
  • Offertory Envelopes: Parishioners who are not registered for envelopes are invited to do so at the office.
  • Ministry Meetings: Ministry Leaders are being asked to give the office a courtesy call if your ministry will not be meeting on its scheduled date. This is to ensure that the gates will not remain open unnecessarily.
  • Price Increases: Parishioners be advised of the following increases: Eternal Candle is now $25, Weddings $800, and Funerals $600. These increases are effective July 1, 2022.
  • Parish Activities and COVID-19 Protocols’ Update
    • Columban Hall
      • No need to seek Department of Health’s permit if you have less than 1000 guests attending the event.
    • Holy Mass
      • No temperature check at the church doors.
      • Effective Christmas Midnight Holy Mass, there will be two lectors assigned to proclaim the Word of God at Holy Mass.
    • Funeral Services
      • Viewing in church and Rite of Committal at the cemetery resumed on December 23rd’s funeral service.
      • Please note social distancing, mask wearing, and personal efforts to mitigate the spread of the disease are still required.
  • Ministry of the Word: Sign up: Registration for new members is in progress. Please consider joining this ministry by signing up your name on the sheet provided on the desk at the rear of the Church. Existing lectors do not need to sign up again.
  • Protection of Children: The Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands is committed to protecting children from all harm. If you have knowledge of any member of the clergy or other church worker who may have abused a minor, please contact the diocesan child protection coordinator, Callista Julien at 340-772-4214.
  • Pastoral Letter: A message from Bishop Jerome Feudjio, June 2021.
  • Parish Accountant: We welcome onboard Ms. Penrose Gardiner as our new Church Accountant. The imperative need to improve and update our accounting system services has added a significant load of works that exceeds the available time for Mona who served in this capacity for many years as a volunteer. Taking this opportunity to thank her for her service and for facilitating a smooth transition. God bless you!
  • Holy Water Fountain: Holy Water Fountain is available at Marian Side. Please note, Holy Water is a sacramental; kindly refrain yourself from using drinking water bottle to keep Holy Water; instead use Holy Water bottle. Holy Water bottles are available for sale in our Gift Store.
  • Weekend Offerings Appeal: In view of the current financial challenge our parish is facing to meet its financial obligation, I prayerfully urge parishioners to discern ways you can do to help your church during this time by maintaining your offertory commitment. As it is now, Sunday collection is the sole revenue we rely on to meet our financial obligation. We thank you for considering this sacrificial commitment.
  • Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Classes: Classes are held every Saturday during the school year and begin with attendance and instruction in the lower level of Columban Hall at 9:00 a.m.
  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Classes: RCIA is the journey of faith by which interested persons become members of the Roman Catholic Church. The program instructs adults to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church through Baptism and/or Confirmation and Holy Communion. To register, please call the church office at (340) 775-1650.
  • Candles: Please note that the cost for candles is now five dollars ($5.00) each.
  • Catholic Charities: Are you behind on your rent or utility bills due to the COVID-19? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has been created just for you. If your income was reduced due to layoff, less hours or you had to stay home due to COVID-19, please call Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands at 340-777-8518 or info@catholiccharitiesvi.org.
    Who is eligible:
    • Household owes at least one month of rent or utility bill or anticipates need for future rental assistance.
    • One or more household members at risk of homelessness due to non-payment of rent.
    • Household head or co-head suffered loss of income due to COVID-19.
    • Household annual income is at or below 80% of area median income.
  • Church Bulletin: Please be reminded that the church bulletin can be viewed or accessed online at www.holyfamilystt.com or via myParish app. Access the App Store, download the myParish App, and then put in the name of your parish (Holy Family). Please be guided accordingly.
  • On Line Giving: Visit our website: www.holyfamilystt.com and select online giving. Holy Family offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone, using “GIVE PLUS” mobile app. Thanks to all those who are using online giving; may God continue to bless you richly.
  • Devotional Candles: Please be reminded that blue and red globes are provided for you to place your candles. If the globes are all filled, please refrain from putting your candles on the shelf of our Blessed Mother and the shelf of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
  • Televised Mass: Sunday mass is streamed on Cathedralvi.com and televised on channel 7 on Sunday at 10 a.m. from the cathedral. Also every weekday morning at 7:00 a.m. mass is televised and streamed from the cathedral.
  • Let us all continue to practice social distancing and pray for each other.
  • Holy Family Registration: Parishioners who are 18 years and older are invited to register at the Church Office as well as become active and contributing members. We would like to maintain an up-to-date listing of all Holy Family parishioners. Registration also helps in providing quick services for the request and proof of miscellaneous church letters for individuals, Baptism, Confirmation, etc.
  • At Holy Family: Please check out our new website at www.holyfamilystt.com and our Facebook page at Holy Familyvi.
    (1) Log on to FORMED.ORG/REGISTRATION then use the parish code QMPGC4. (2) MYPARISHAPP: Access the App Store, download the MYPARISH APP, put in the name of your parish (Holy Family).
  • Online Giving: Visit our website: www.holyfamilystt.com and select Online Giving from the main menu or Support our parish at the bottom of the page. Holy Family offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone, using “GIVE PLUS” mobile app. Thanks to all those who are using online giving; may God continue to bless you richly.
  • RCIA: Adults who wish to join the Catholic church or know their faith more are encouraged to attend classes on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. in Lower Columban Hall.