Tag Archives: Holy Family Parish

World Organ Day 2013 at St. Ann’s Church

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

A week ago today was World Organ Day!  Althout it is an initiative of Notre Dame de Paris, it was celebrated around the world with more than 850 organ concerts.  Fr. John Kiley, pastor of Holy Family Parish, joined in … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass from St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family Parish)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

This window shows Mary Magdalen meeting Jesus after his resurrection. An appropriate theme for today’s post, as many Christians are still celebrating Easter.  For Catholics, the Easter season lasts until Pentecost, 50 days after Easter Sunday; the Greek Orthodox haven’t … Continue reading →

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St. Ann’s Church window arches in the morning

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

  – Fr. Matthew Green

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

This is the window of the Resurrection at St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family Parish). – Fr. Matthew Green  

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Living Stations of the Cross at St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family Parish)

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

…held last Sunday. I got a few decent photos: Appropriate for today, Good Friday. Our services of the Lord’s Passion will be held at St. Joachim’s Church in Rockport at 3:00PM and at St. Ann’s Church in Gloucester at 7:00PM … Continue reading →

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Meeting at the Dog Bar for Catholic Young Adults

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Announcement from Holy Family parish: Living our faith in today’s world is a challenge.  Combining family life with work is tough enough in itself; finding time to pray and get to Mass can feel like an added challenge. In addition, it can … Continue reading →

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Meeting at the Dog Bar for Catholic Young Adults

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Announcement from Holy Family parish: Living our faith in today’s world is a challenge.  Combining family life with work is tough enough in itself; finding time to pray and get to Mass can feel like an added challenge. In addition, it can … Continue reading →

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More Cancellations from Holy Family Parish: No Masses at St. Joachim’s Church

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

The morning Masses at St. Joachim’s Church in Rockport are cancelled for tomorrow. Earlier, the Archdiocese sent out the following notice: The Office of Divine Worship urges all Catholics to heed the travel advisories of their cities and towns, and to stay … Continue reading →

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Free Advent-Christmas Concert at St. Ann’s Church

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Advent-Christmas Concert at St. Ann’s Church The choir of Holy Family Parish will be offering its 8th annual free Advent-Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9, at 2PM. In addition to the parish adult choir and the children’s choir, the pastor, … Continue reading →

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Holy Family Christmas Fair

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

As I mentioned yesterday, there is a Christmas Fair fundraiser today at Holy Family Parish, being held in the parish hall at St. Ann’s Church on Pleasant Street.  The tables are overflowing with items for sale and for raffle. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Origami Santa and his Rainbow Reindeer

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

One uncut sheet of paper each.  The reindeer is folded from a design by Peter Engel, and the Santa is designed by Steven Casey.   I folded them to be among the items raffled and sold at the Holy Family … Continue reading →

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Festa Italiana at Holy Family Parish

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

An evening of festivity Italian style Dinner & a show featuring the sounds of legendary artists Barry Mooney and friends Saturday, October 27 in the Parish Hall of St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family Parish) – parking next to St. Ann … Continue reading →

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Sunrise reflected off the old convent

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

    This building is the old convent at St. Ann’s, currently the offices for Holy Family Parish. – Father Matthew Green

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Parish Picnic Fun and Games 4: Egg toss!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

    Does this guy play baseball? He was one of the finalists.   Good catch! Good catch, but she’s a goner… Some people got eggy, but everyone had fun!   Egg tossing is a spectator sport: – Father Matthew … Continue reading →

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Parish Picnic Fun and Games 3

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

  It’s great to see all generations present at these events!Potato sack races warmups!   And they’re off!   The potato sack failed… but she kept on hopping! – Father Matthew Green      

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Parish picnic fun and games 2

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Bubble gum blowing contest! Not just for kids! Here’s a big one!     Double bubble trouble? – Father Matthew Green        

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Parish picnic fun and games 1

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

From the Holy Family Parish Picnic last weekend. Game organizer “Uncle Tony” asks: can you keep a hula hoop going while patting your head and rubbing your tummy?   The answer: yes! The littlest hula hooper wanna-be: – Father Matthew … Continue reading →

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Holy Family Parish Picnic

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Last weekend, Holy Family parish had it’s annual outdoor Mass and picnic at Stage Fort Park.  I didn’t get any photos of the outdoor Mass, because I consider it inappropriate (at best) to pull out a camera and take photos … Continue reading →

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More Stained Glass from St. Ann’s

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

It’s been a while since I shared some of the gorgeous stained glass from St. Ann’s Church.

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Plants, Preserves, Pastries and Strawberry Shortcake at St. Ann’s Today

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

Don’t let the nasty weather stop you from getting some! 9AM-2PM today, in the hall under St. Ann’s Church of Holy Family Parish, located on Pleasant Street, just north of Prospect Street. There are lots of good things just waiting … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow Morning at St. Ann’s – Flowers, Strawberries, Pastries and More!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

The Women’s Guild of Holy Family parish is holding a fundraising Plant Sale/Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 2, from 9am-2pm.  The plants include all types: flowers, herbs, veggies, etc., either singly or in planters.  There will also be a General … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

This is another window from St. Ann’s Church.

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More photos of the young people’s Way of the Cross

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

…at St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family Parish) in Gloucester.  I saved these for today, Good Friday, because of the theme… I’m sure there was no one playing the violin on the way to Calvary, but it sure added a lot … Continue reading →

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More photos from the Way of the Cross

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

The young people did a great job yesterday at St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family Parish) with their live Way of the Cross! Here are a few photos.

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Peregrine Falcon visitor at St. Ann’s Church

Posted on April 1, 2012 by
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