Mission

Our Liturgical Ministries

If you would like to be added to the schedule to volunteer for any of these ministries, contact 
Krisi Christensen
pastoralministry@holyfamilyportland.com
 

Altar Servers

Involvement in the Mass is a great way to get your kids interested and excited about church! At Holy Family, we value and cherish the children that come through our doors. Most of all, we love to see them up on the altar, participating in our celebration of God! Altar Servers are helpers of the Priest during our celebration of Mass and serve during our Eucharistic Celebration. 

Do you have a kid in middle school? If you would like them to be trained to be altar servers, contact:
Jack Ford
jackmilfordford@comcast.net 
503-880-0788
 

Eucharistic Ministry

There is something spiritually powerful about giving others the Holy Eucharist. Help with distribution of the Holy Eucharist at the weekend Masses. Normally, service is every four to six weeks with substitutions available. If you are interested in providing this service to our church, please email: 
Deacon Tim Dooley
tim_dooley@hotmail.com
503-661-5078
 

Sacristan Ministry

Are you always at mass early? Sacristan Ministry is a way to help get the church ready for the weekend masses. These ministers are in charge of unlocking the church and setting up for Mass, synchronizing the with the Eucharistic Ministers as to duties. 
To be trained in this ministry, contact Deacon Tim Dooley.
 

Lectors/Commentators

The word of Christ is the fruit of our knowledge. If you would like to share this word with our church, please contact Jack Ford.
 

Greeters/Hospitality

All are welcome in our home. We have a great variety of people who greet people at the doors of our church so that all feel like Holy Family is their home. Assistance with seating is offered and the collection at Mass is undertaken. If you would like to be one of these people, please contact Krisi Christensen.

In addition to the above roles, other responsibilities of those greeting will include knowledge and use if the AED machine and location of the phone to call 911 or the fire department in the case of an emergency. 
 

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound

Some of our Parishioners can no longer make it to Mass. it is very important that they get the opportunity to receive the Holy Eucharist as well. As Ministers, we strive to create a blessed and joyful environment for anyone who is in need of our service. You can find more information about this ministry in the menu to the left. If you would like to help create this beautiful environment for those in need, or if you - or someone you know - would like to receive the Holy Eucharist at home, please contact Deacon Tim Dooley.

Altar Society

The love of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament; the care of the Sanctuary. Altar Society keeps our Sanctuary beautiful and clean for each of our Masses. They are open to all members of Holy Family by paying annual dues. These dues, along with the fundraisers this society run, provide the money to pay for Altar supplies (candles, wine, flowers, etc.). If you would like to be involved in our Altar Society, please contact:
Joyce Holohan-Bell
503-775-5767

Subcommittee: Arts and Environment

Designs and prepares the environment for liturgical seasonal masses, particularly Christmas and Easter, including all decorations, changing out the altar cloth, flowers, and candles, with banners hung by Bert Morrison. If you would like to be involved in the committee, contact
Kathie Robison.

 

Friday Adoration

Join together to pray in the presence of the blessed sacraments. Your time of meditation can incorporate reading, making rosaries, or any other form of spiritual endeavor that helps to center and rejuvenate you, bringing you in closer contact with God. You are invited to sign up for 30-60 minutes. To do so, contact:
Holy Family Parish Office
503-774-1428