Welcome to Holy Family Parish
Holy Family Parish, once known as Saint Joseph Parish, is the current site of all the Roman Catholic Parishes that were originally in Portage. Those parishes were, Sacred Heart, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint John the Baptist, and of course, Saint Joseph. On September 9, 1999, Sacred Heart, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist Parishes merged to become Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. In 2004, Saint John the Baptist was relegated to profane but not sordid use. On August 17, 2015, Saint Joseph Parish and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart officially merged. With the completion of renovations and remodeling, Saint Joseph Church was renamed Holy Family Church. The Rededication of the Church and Consecration of the Altar was celebrated on June 19, 2016. To view a chart of significant dates and events for all Portage Parishes, click the button below.
Our Pastor
Fr. Tom Stabile, T.O.R.
Fr. Tom Stabile, T.O.R., was born in Fort Monmouth, NJ, the youngest of 6 children. He joined the Franciscans Third Order Regular in Loretto, PA immediately after high school. He graduated from St. Francis University with a BA in Psychology and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies in 1982. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1987, having completed his seminary studies in Toronto, Canada from the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology and the University of Toronto. He has mostly been in parish ministry in Texas and Florida. He was assigned as Pastor to Holy Family Parish as of February 14, 2018.
Holy Family Staff
Kelly Yancey - Office Manager
Pamela Ellis - Assistant Office Manager and Director of Cemeteries
Sr. Vivian Ndum Nchuaji, SSA - Director of Religious Formation + Children & Youth Protection Coordinator
Missy Lee - Certified Trainer for Mandatory Reporter & VIRTUS Training
Mark Stefanko - Plant Manager
Sara Aungst - Music Director & Parish Musician
Mary Louise Elchin - Housekeeper
Parish Leadership and Organizations
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Parish Finance Council
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Parish Pastoral Council
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Parish Leadership Team
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Parish Fundraising Commitee
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People Helping People (outreach to parishioners and others in need)
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Prayer Chain Ministry (contact Elaine Schaffranek @ 736-9375)
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Hospitality Committee (Receptions for Funerals)
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Youth Ministry (organize seasonal children's activities)
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Portage Area Knights of Columbus
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Sacred Heart Ushers Club
More About Our Parish
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Family Parish Community is called to serve God and one another in love. We are challenged to hear and live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ by involving our Christian community in worship, education and Christian service. We invite and welcome all people to join us in this journey of faith as we strive to build up the Kingdom of God.
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Address
509 Caldwell Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
Phone & Fax
P: 814-736-4279
F: 814-736-4764
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM