Holy Family Parish & School

Holy Family Parish & School Holy Family Parish and School is a community of faith-filled believers. A Brief History of Holy Family Parish

On August 1, 2023, Immaculate Conception and St.

David Parishes in Arnold, Missouri, merged to form Holy Family Parish. The two had a long shared history, as St. David's was established in 1960 as an offshoot of Immaculate Conception. Over the years, they collaborated on programs like C*C sports and Catholic education. Immaculate Conception, founded in 1840 by German and Alsatian immigrants, built its first stone church in 1851, with the current

church completed in 1895. The parish's strong commitment to stewardship led to the construction of a parish center in 2000. St. David Parish, named after an English Benedictine saint, began in 1963 with 200 families. Before its church was built, Masses were held at Franke Motors. The church cornerstone was blessed in 1964, and services were initially held in the rectory basement before the parish expanded to include a school, gym, and athletic field. A pivotal moment in their partnership came in 1988 when both parish schools merged into HolyChild School, later joined by St. John's School in 2007, ensuring strong Catholic education for K-8 students. In 2023, as part of the Archdiocese All Things New initiative, the parishes officially merged. Fr. Gerald Blessing was anointed Pastor, with Fr. John Brennell assisting in the transition. A major step was unifying worship at the Church Road location, with Fr. Blessing emphasizing, "We need one worship site to truly come together." Since the merger, committees from both parishes have worked to integrate events and resources, strengthening parish life. Key milestones include the parish renaming and new logo, the final Mass at St. David, Archbishop Rozainski's visit, and Fr. Blessing's installation. Community traditions such as the former Fall Festival, Spring Picnic, and Festival of Trees continue to support parish needs, while Holy Family Parish School remains central to fostering faith, education, and community, ensuring the parish remains a thriving spiritual home. Immaculate Conception had a history of offering a Mass in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking community in the area. As such, Holy Family Parish continues to offer a Mass in Spanish and has a segment of its membership that is Spanish-speaking.

06/04/2026
🇺🇸Today, we observe two meaningful occasions: Memorial Day and the memorial of Blessed Mary, Mother of the Church. As we...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸Today, we observe two meaningful occasions: Memorial Day and the memorial of Blessed Mary, Mother of the Church. As we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, we also turn to Mary, Mother of the Church, asking her to pray for us and for all who have sacrificed for our freedom.

Remember to wear your red to Mass on Pentecost Sunday!Sunday, May 24th. Pentecost Prayer —Come Holy Spirit,Descend upon ...
05/21/2026

Remember to wear your red to Mass on Pentecost Sunday!
Sunday, May 24th.
Pentecost Prayer —
Come Holy Spirit,
Descend upon us and fill us with the fire of Your love!
Remind us of Your dreams for us,
ignite us with new zeal,
place new visions on our hearts,
and the grace to work alongside You.
Amen.

📸Schedule your family photo session today and be a part of Holy Family History! Slots are filling up fast. For direction...
05/21/2026

📸Schedule your family photo session today and be a part of Holy
Family History! Slots are filling up fast. For directions on how to schedule your appointment online, or to learn more about the photo directory, visit https://holyfamilyarnold.org/ and click on the Photo Directory icon under the Latest News section. In-person scheduling will take place the weekend of May 30th and 31st, after all masses, for anyone needing assistance with scheduling their appointments.

For questions or to change or cancel your
photography appointment, contact Beth at [email protected]
or 636-321-0002 ext. 113

05/18/2026

Please be aware that due to the storms this afternoon, we are experiencing internet outages campus wide. Unfortunately this affects phones, computers and the DOOR SYSTEM. We are in the process of getting repairs done, however they may not be completed by this evening. This means that only manual key entry is allowed. Door schedules and fobs are all disabled. If you have a meeting scheduled for tonight, it may be best to cancel.

Thank you for your understanding.

Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, commemorating Mary’s apparitions to three shepherd children in Portu...
05/13/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, commemorating Mary’s apparitions to three shepherd children in Portugal in 1917. The final apparition was witnessed not only by the children but also by thousands of others, including skeptics. This event became known as the “Miracle of the Sun.”
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

📣🎟️Tickets are still available to purchase online until Wednesday, the 13th, or until sold out. Only 26 tickets remain!!...
05/11/2026

📣🎟️Tickets are still available to purchase online until Wednesday, the 13th, or until sold out. Only 26 tickets remain!! After Wednesday, if we aren't sold out, anyone wishing to purchase a ticket must contact Preston Haglin at (314) 409-6935. 💰
https://e.givesmart.com/events/NUd/i/

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2300 Church Road
Arnold, MO
63010

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(636) 296-5485

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