Be A Part of Our Parish’s Welcoming Spirit This Christmas!


This Christmas, Holy Family Parish has a tremendous opportunity: more than 4,000 visitors will walk through our doors on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.


Many come seeking hope, connection, or a renewed relationship with Christ—and we have the blessing and responsibility to welcome them with the warmth of our faith community.


To make this possible, we need your help!


We are asking our parishioners to step forward and serve on our Christmas Mass Welcome Teams, helping us greet and accompany the many guests who will join us this year. Your smile, your presence, and your hospitality are powerful forms of evangelization. By giving just one hour of your time before and after Mass, you can help someone feel seen, known, and loved by God.


Please prayerfully consider joining us in this important ministry of welcome. Together, we can ensure every person who visits Holy Family this Christmas encounters the joy of Christ through the warmth of His people.



Sign Up Here!

Christmas Mass Schedule & Volunteer Time Slots

Christmas Eve

  • 4:00 PM Vigil Mass
    Volunteer shift: 3:25 PM – 5:05 PM
  • 6:00 PM Vigil Mass
    Volunteer shift: 5:25 PM – 7:05 PM
  • Midnight Mass (12:00 AM)
    Volunteer shift: 11:25 PM – 1:05 AM


Christmas Day

  • 8:30 AM Mass
    Volunteer shift: 7:55 AM – 9:35 AM
  • 10:30 AM Mass
    Volunteer shift: 9:55 AM – 11:35 AM


How Many Volunteers Are Needed?

Each Mass requires:


  • 4 entrances
  • 2–4 volunteers per entrance


Total needed per Mass: ~14–16 volunteers

This is a simple but meaningful way to serve our parish family and our many Christmas visitors.


Volunteer Responsibilities

Before Mass

  • Arrive at the Bell Tower entrance 35 minutes before Mass.
  • Place coats or belongings on the rack in the Lower Church Hall or on the pew where you plan to sit.
  • A staff member will greet you, provide a lanyard, and assign your entrance.
  • Arrive at your assigned entrance 30 minutes before Mass begins.
  • Greet every person who arrives, hold doors, introduce yourself when possible.
  • Continue greeting until 5 minutes after Mass starts, then proceed into church.


After Mass

  • After receiving Communion, return to your entrance.
  • Greet people as they leave and offer:
  • A one-page handout with upcoming parish events (adults)
  • A candy cane (children)
  • Answer any parish-related questions as needed.
  • Continue greeting until the majority of the congregation has exited.


How to Sign Up

Use the SignUpGenius link below to sign up today! We kindly ask that all volunteers register no later than December 17th, so we have the time needed to plan and prepare.

We Want To Say Thanks!

Thank you once again for your time, generosity, and dedication to our parish. We deeply appreciate your willingness to sacrifice your time in the midst of such busy and hectic schedules. Know that this is a truly beautiful way to invest your time and a meaningful way to celebrate the Christmas season. Even if you are unable to assist with this specific welcome effort, we remain grateful for your presence at Mass and for the spirit of hospitality you show to all who join us for Christmas Mass.



Please keep in your prayers all who will walk through our doors this Christmas season—that they may be guided by Christ’s light and filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit.




We appreciate your willingness to serve!


All volunteers will be invited to a special appreciation gathering in January. Date and time: TBD


We are grateful for your willingness to help create a warm, joyful, and faith-filled Christmas celebration for all who enter our doors.