Catholic Family Festival

Celebrate America 250!

DROP-IN, FREE EVENT

Families, Married Couples, Singles, Youth, Young Adults across the New England area

Come for whatever part of the day fits your schedule.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

12:00 PM

Rosary, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration

to Pray for families and our Nation

4:00 PM

Inspiring Talks on the Mission of the Family

6:00 PM

Dinner & Ice Cream

7:30 PM

Eucharistic Procession & America 250 Concert!

Family Friendly!

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS -thank you!

GLOW STICKS FOR CHILDREN

(sorry no pets, thank you!)

Location: The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street, North Easton, MA

Registration greatly appreciated, thank you.

Space is limited; please register early!

REGISTER HERE

Donations are always gratefully accepted.

FREE & CONVENIENT PARKING BEHIND THE FATHER PEYTON CENTER

For more info, please contact us: mission@hcfm.org

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“The Mission of the Family”

Highlighting Pope St. John Paul II's vision for marriage, the Domestic Church, and our unique vocation to radiate faith in the modern world.

Families and friends across the New England area, please join us for whatever part of the day fits your schedule

DETAILS:

SATURDAY, August 15, 2026

12:00pm

Rosary, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration to Pray for our Nation

4:00pm

Inspiring Talks on the Mission of the Family

6:00pm

Dinner & Ice Cream Social

7:30pm

Eucharistic Procession & America 250 Concert

Location: The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street, North Easton, MA

Who: Families, Married Couples, Singles, Youth, Young Adults are warmly welcome

Registration appreciated by August 5. Space is limited; please register early!

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Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C., invites you and your family to our

Family Advent Celebration

to benefit Virika Cathedral, Fort Portal Diocese, Uganda

Saturday, December 7

~join us for one or both parts of the celebration~

Christmas Carol Family Sing-Along Celebration 

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA

Craft - Nativity Ornament
Christmas Carol Family Sing-Along
Pizza & Salad

Candlelight Benefit Concert Celebration

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Saint Joseph Chapel, 500 Washington St., N. Easton, MA

Advent Reflection offered by Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C. 
Christmas Carol Concert, featuring Catholic musician, Marie Miller
Reception and merriment to follow

Cost:

There is no admission charge for either event, however your generosity will support the Diocese of Fort Portal, Uganda, in their effort to raise $430,712 needed to replace the roof of the Virika Cathedral.

If you are unable to join us, you may use the QR code below to donate online or send a check to: Holy Cross Family Ministries, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA 02356, memo line “Virika Cathedral.”

Registration: Space is limited,

Parking:

Park at the Father Peyton Center - Shuttle provided to and from Saint Joseph Chapel (on the campus of the Father Peyton Center)

Questions?

Please contact Amy Dyke at 508-238-4095 or by email at ADyke@hcfm.org.

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Join us for

Faith & Family Day!

When:

Saturday, September 13, 2025,

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:

The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street, North Easton, MA

Event Schedule:

11:00am - Rosary & Mass at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, weather permitting

12:30pm - Family Fun: Food, Drinks, Ice Cream, Music, Indoor/Outdoor Games & Activities, fun for the entire family!

2:00pm - Event concludes

Registration:

Kindly register by September 8.

(Registration is not required but greatly appreciated to account for food/drinks- thank you!)

Cost:

Free event; optional donations always gratefully accepted

Parking:

Convenient, free parking behind The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street, North Easton, MA

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Kick-off on October 3, and continuing on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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When: Monthly series from October 2024 to June 2025

Where: The Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., North Easton, MA

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7 p.m.
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- Rosary, silent prayer
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8 p.m.
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Conclusion of Evening

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October 3, 2024
November 7
December 5
January 2, 2025
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5

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Gentlemen of St. Joseph

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Who: Gentlemen, young adult and up

What: Spiritual reflection on Saint Joseph, Rosary, Confession, silent prayer, and fellowship

When: Monthly series from October 2024 to June 2025

Where: The Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., North Easton, MA

Evening Format:

7 p.m.
Holy Hour:
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- Rosary, silent prayer
- Confession available

8 p.m.
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Conclusion of Evening

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October 3, 2024
November 7
December 5
January 2, 2025
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
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Reflections of Family and Faith

Catholic Family Festival

Celebrate America 250!

DROP-IN, FREE EVENT

Families, Married Couples, Singles, Youth, Young Adults across the New England area

Come for whatever part of the day fits your schedule.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

Add this event to your calendar

“The Mission of the Family”

Highlighting Pope St. John Paul II's vision for marriage, the Domestic Church, and our unique vocation to radiate faith in the modern world.

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Faith & Family Day!

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