A Message from the Pastor

             Welcome to Holy Family’s parish website! We are happy that you have taken the opportunity to see what we have going on in our Parish at this time.

We invite you to give us a call, send us an email, or stop by and visit if you have any questions or would like to request prayers for your Special Intentions.

If you have any pastoral, spiritual, or sacramental need, please do not hesitate to call me at 814.446.5759 for assistance.  If you have any suggestions or ideas on aspects of how parish life and ministry might be enhanced, please be in touch.  When we all work together, great things can be accomplished. 

As always, please feel free to contact me with your prayer requests at 814.446.5759 or via email at [email protected].

With heartfelt blessings and prayers,

Father Willie Lechnar, Pastor

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Easter 2024 Sarris Candies Fundraising

Please join us in participating in our Sarris Candies Easter 2024 Fundraiser.  Order online by clicking the button below through March 22, 2024.  All online orders, using our PARISH “GROUP ID” 10-3584, will generate a 25% profit for Holy Family Parish.  Online orders can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. (regardless of order size) for a flat rate shipping fee of $5.00.  Thank you for your support of this endeavor that helps to underwrite costs of the many exciting Faith Formation and Evangelization efforts at Holy Family Parish!  If you have questions regarding this wonderful fundraising effort, please contact our Parish Office at any time at 814.446.5759.  Happy candy shopping!

Rada Cutlery Fundraising

Please join us in participating in our NEW Rada Cutlery Fundraiser.  Order online by clicking the button below.  All online orders, using our Parish Group Name: Holy Family Seward, will generate a 40% profit for Holy Family Parish.  Online orders can be shipped anywhere in the U.S.  Thank you for your support of this endeavor that helps to underwrite costs of Parish Office and Liturgical supplies at Holy Family Parish!  If you have questions regarding this wonderful fundraising effort, please contact our Parish Office at any time at 814.446.5759.  Happy shopping!

2024 Diocesan Lenten Appeal

To participate in the 2024 Diocesan Lenten Appeal, please link on the image above to be directed to our online giving options. Your generosity will support ongoing and new technology and physical plant needs. Thank you for choosing Holy Family Parish, Seward, to receive your tax deductible charitable contributions. Please feel free to contact our Parish Office at 814-446-5759 any time with any questions.

Parish Calendar

  • March 19, 2024
    12:00 pm: Weekday Mass
  • March 19, 2024
    12:30 pm: Stations of the Cross
  • March 22, 2024
    12:00 pm: Weekday Mass
  • March 22, 2024
    12:30 pm: Stations of the Cross
  • March 23, 2024
    4:00 pm: Mass - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
  • March 24, 2024
    9:30 am: Mass - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Saint Joseph Pilgrimage

Online Giving Options

You can make your gift online here by clicking on the picture above.

Join Bishop Kulick during Lent

Exploring God’s Call

Prayer Requests

Mass Schedule

​Weekend Mass:

Saturdays at 4:00 PM
Sundays at 9:30 AM

Daily Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Please see the bulletin as days and times may vary.