What does it mean to be a “parishioner”?

Holy Family parishioners are registered, practicing members of our vibrant and loving community, who joyfully live and boldly proclaim the Gospel. Our parishioners are responsive to the needs of the poor and the vulnerable, and are committed to growing as disciples and apostles to transform the world. Parishioners worship consistently at our parish, and invest their time, talent, and treasure at our parish and in our local community.

The word “parish” comes from the Greek word “paroikia”, which means “sojourning in a foreign land”. This helps us remember that this world is not our home. Our parish is meant to reach our final homeland: heaven.