Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church We base ourselves on the model of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. As a family, we vow to work together in fellowship through prayer and praise

Todos están invitadosEspecialmente los padres y padrinos de los candidatos de confirmación de este año
08/31/2026

Todos están invitados
Especialmente los padres y padrinos de los candidatos de confirmación de este año

Are you interested in volunteering with us? Text us for more information. Join us to encourage, inspire, and empower the...
08/29/2026

Are you interested in volunteering with us? Text us for more information. Join us to encourage, inspire, and empower the youth of Holy Family!

YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Do you have a heart for young people and a desire to help them grow in faith?Our Youth ...
08/28/2026

YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you have a heart for young people and a desire to help them grow in faith?
Our Youth Ministry is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and committed volunteers to help support our youth programs and activities.

We need volunteers to help with:
Youth gatherings and activities
Small-group discussions
Events and service projects
Mentoring and encouragement
Planning and supporting youth programs
No special experience is required - just a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference!

Together, we can encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation!

Save the date! Gordita Plate tickets on sale NOW at the parish office! Our Guadalupanas and Grupo Oracion ladies make ...
08/28/2026

Save the date! Gordita Plate tickets on sale NOW at the parish office! Our Guadalupanas and Grupo Oracion ladies make the best-ever Gorditas!

All women are invited to come, have a ready-cooked, relaxing dinner and learn something about this Saint.
08/12/2026

All women are invited to come, have a ready-cooked, relaxing dinner and learn something about this Saint.

08/11/2026

Hello friends. Agape charismatic renewal group will be gathering this evening, Thursday August 13th for fellowship, praise, prayer and faith sharing. The gathering will be from 7pm to 8:30pm at Holy Family Catholic Church in NB in the hall conference room.

Please pass the word along and feel free to bring someone with you. All are welcome.

Blessings. Mario@

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryVigil Mass: Friday, Aug 14 at 6:30 pmSolemnity Mass: Saturday, Aug. 15 at7:30 am
08/10/2026

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Vigil Mass: Friday, Aug 14 at 6:30 pm

Solemnity Mass: Saturday, Aug. 15 at
7:30 am

Be reverent at all times in church
07/06/2026

Be reverent at all times in church

Love scripture, live scripture, obey scripture
05/02/2026

Love scripture, live scripture, obey scripture

04/28/2026

✝️ STOP SAYING, "I AM GOING TO ATTEND MASS"

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How often have we said it?

"I am going to attend Mass."

It sounds harmless.

And in ordinary conversation, everyone understands what we mean.

But strictly speaking, it does not capture the full reality of what happens at the altar.

Catholics do not merely attend Mass.

Catholics offer Mass.

And that difference matters.

✝️ MASS IS A SACRIFICE

From the beginning, worship has always involved sacrifice.

In the Old Testament:

Abel offered the firstlings of his flock.

Noah offered burnt offerings.

Abraham prepared to offer Isaac.

Israel offered lambs in the Temple.

Worship was never mere observation.

It was always offering.

And the Mass is the fulfillment of every Old Testament sacrifice.

At Mass, the one Sacrifice of Christ on Calvary is made sacramentally present.

✝️ THE PRIEST OFFERS, AND SO DO WE

The priest acts in persona Christi, in the person of Christ.

He stands at the altar as the visible minister.

But he does not offer alone.

The whole Church joins in the offering.

That is why the priest says:

"Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God..."

Notice carefully:

Not my sacrifice alone.

But my sacrifice and yours.

The Mass belongs to the entire Church.

✝️ WE ARE NOT SPECTATORS

At Mass, you are not an audience.

You are not watching a performance.

You are not attending a religious show.

You are participating in the greatest act of worship on earth.

You unite:

your prayers,

your sufferings,

your joys,

your sacrifices,

your entire life

with Christ's perfect offering to the Father.

That is why the Mass has infinite value.

✝️ THE LANGUAGE OF THE CHURCH

Traditionally, Catholics often spoke of "hearing Mass."

Today, many say "attending Mass."

Neither expression is wrong.

But neither fully expresses the richness of Catholic worship.

The deeper truth is this:

We go to Mass to offer the Holy Sacrifice.

That language reminds us of our active role.

✝️ WHAT DO YOU PLACE ON THE ALTAR?

Every Mass is an opportunity.

Bring something.

your family

your work

your struggles

your thanksgiving

your intentions

your tears

Place them spiritually upon the altar.

Christ will unite them to His own offering.

Nothing given to God at Mass is ever lost.

✝️ FINAL WORD

Do not go to Mass merely to "be there."

Go to worship.

Go to sacrifice.

Go to offer.

Because Calvary is made present.

And you are invited to unite yourself completely to Christ.

✝️ REMEMBER THIS ALWAYS

You are not just attending Mass.

You are offering the Holy Sacrifice with Christ, through the priest, to the Father.

That is why Catholics do far more than simply show up.

We offer.

✝️

Address

245 S Hidalgo
New Braunfels, TX
78130

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Saturday 3pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+18306095320

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