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Summer Catholic Family Festival Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Join us for an unforgettable day of faith, fun, and community! The event kicks off with patriotic songs during a lively family sing-along, alongside engaging children’s activities and outdoor yard games. Attendees will hear an inspiring talk by Fr. Sinisa Ubiparipovic, followed by a prayerful Eucharistic Adoration and Family Rosary. To top it all off, everyone can enjoy a delicious dinner, an ice cream social, and a live outdoor concert.

Details

Admission is FREE, but a ticket is required. (Drop-ins welcome!)
Join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  • 4:00 PM | Doors Open – Seating begins
  • 5:00 PM | Program Begins – Patriotic songs, family sing-along, and an inspiring talk on the “Mission of the Family in America” by Fr. Sinisa Ubiparipovic (St. Thomas, Millis). Followed by a Family Rosary & Eucharistic Procession to pray for our families and nation.
  • 6:15 PM | Dinner & Ice Cream Social – Enjoy yard games, cornhole, face painting, and family fun!
  • 7:00 PM | Outdoor “Celebrate America 250” Concert – Please bring blankets or lawn chairs for extra seating.
DINNER
We are grateful to the Knights of Columbus for helping to sponsor dinner for Catholic Family Festival.
RAFFLE
Your name will automatically be entered into the Raffle for Catholic Family Festival upon your ticket being scanned at check-in.
WHAT’S INCLUDED in the Raffle Basket? Three chances to win a Gift Shop Gift Certificate in the amount of $50, $75, or $100 – plus additional awesome Peyton Center goodies for the spiritual enrichment of your family. The more family members you bring, the better chance you have of winning!
Questions? Contact Amy: mission@hcfm.org, 508-238-4095

LOCATION: Where is The Father Peyton Center located?

  • The Father Peyton Center’s address is 518 Washington Street, N. Easton, MA.
  • We are situated on 8 rural acres of beautiful land, nestled between My Brother’s Keeper and Stonehill College. Our property is easy to reach, with convenient parking.

PARKING: Where do we park when we arrive, and is the property handicap accessible?

  • Parking at The Peyton Center is free and convenient. The large parking lot is in the back of the Center. Parking Attendants will direct you upon arrival.
  • Handicap parking is available. Please share your needs with the Parking Attendants when you arrive.  Additionally, if you need immediate, special attention, please alert the Parking Attendants.  We are happy to help accommodate and make the event comfortable for you.
  • If you’d like to share your handicap needs in advance, when registering online, please fill out the “note area” at the bottom of the Registration page and add any special requests.

ONLINE REGISTRATION TICKETS: Is online ticket registration required? Do I need multiple tickets for my family, or does my one registration ticket cover all those in my party?

  • Yes, we are implementing a new process that requires “online ticket registration.” Please register online to secure your party’s ticket.
  • When you register, you will select the number of adults and children in your party. Your one registration ticket covers all those included in your party.

PRESENT TICKET UPON ENTRY: If I can't print out my ticket, how should I present my ticket upon entry – and what if I forget my ticket?

  • Please print out your ticket in advance — or download it on your phone to use as a digital ticket – and it will be scanned upon entry by our registration team at the “Registration Check-In Table.”
  • If you forget your ticket or don’t plan to download the ticket onto your cell phone, we will have a printed list of those who have registered at the Registration Table.
  • Our registration team will check-in the registered guests accordingly, if needed.
  • Having your ticket in hand –or on your phone — is preferred, of course, for ease of process. Thank you for your patience in transitioning to this new system.

ALTERNATE WAYS TO REGISTER: May I register by email or phone instead?

  • If you prefer to register via email (mission@hcfm.org) or phone call (508-238-4095), our staff is happy to help you.

ATTENDING WITHOUT REGISTERING: What if I delayed my online registration, and at the last minute, decide that I want to come?

  • We will not deny you or your family if you have not registered in advance.
  • We do ask, however, that you make every effort to register online in advance and help us concretize this new registration system. Having registration numbers in advance helps us plan for ample seating, food, and drinks. Thank you.

DROP-IN EVENT: If I can only come to a certain part of the program, is that ok?

  • Yes, come for whatever part of the event that fits your schedule.
  • We ask that you please still register for the event and present your ticket upon entry.

COST: Do the tickets have a fee attached to them, and should I anticipate paying for any of the additional services offered?

  • There are no fees for this ticketed event. Your ticket covers everything: parking, entry for the entire program, dinner, ice cream, and concert.
  • As stated above, acquiring a ticket is free and is now part of the online registration process. This new system helps the Peyton Center to embrace better quality control and management of our events.

DONATION: Is it expected/required to offer a donation if I attend?

  • No, it is not expected or required to offer a donation. We seek to make our events affordable for families and all guests. We are blessed to welcome you as our guests.
  • If you are inclined to offer a donation of any amount, it is always warmly welcome.

LAWN CHAIRS/BLANKETS: Even though chairs are provided, may we bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for relaxing during dinner and the concert?

  • Yes, you are warmly welcome to bring your personal lawn chairs/blankets to relax and enjoy dinner and the concert with your family and friends.
  • The green space around the perimeter of the Grotto is available for your use.

DINNER: What's for dinner? Will there be adequate food for my family or should I bring supplemental food/drink items? Will you have allergy-friendly food items?

  • Dinner will include fried/baked chicken, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, and cookies. As an added treat, there will be an ice cream truck.
  • You are welcome to bring additional/different food/drink items that suit your family’s palate, especially if you have food allergies or specific, different food preferences.

RESTROOMS: Are there restrooms readily available?

  • Yes, we have conventional restrooms inside the Peyton Center. Additionally, there will be porta-potties available outside.

SPECIAL SPEAKER: Who is Fr. Sinisa, and how long will his Talk be?

  • Sinisa is the pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle in Millis, MA. He is a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Boston.
  • Sinisa’s Talk will be about 20+ minutes long. He will be drawing from the great wisdom of the Church found in Pope St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation on the Family, Familiaris Consortio, to inspire the joyful witness of living out family life in America. Fr. Sinisa will also lead us in Eucharistic Adoration and the Holy Rosary.

PRAYER PART OF THE PROGRAM: If I don't understand Eucharistic Adoration or don't know how to pray the Rosary, may I still participate in this part of the event?

  • Yes! We welcome you and your family to join us in these special prayer moments, regardless of your knowledge or experience of Eucharistic Adoration or the Rosary.
  • For your convenience, there will be a printed booklet to follow along.

BAND: Who is the band, "The Americana Catholics"?

  • These four talented local Catholic men have banded together for this special event to offer a fun, family-friendly, engaging Celebrate America 250 Concert!
  • The individual band members of the Americana Catholics are Mark Carey, Matthew Bellet, Brandon Fitts, and Mike McDuffee. They love the Lord, live the mission of the family, and treasure our great nation.
  • Their musical talents include a mix of Americana classics, nostalgic rock-n-roll favorites, county/folk, and sacred music.

WHAT ABOUT RAIN? If it rains, will this event still happen?

  • Yes, this event is a “rain-or-shine event.” We’ve got this!
  • Parking will remain at The Father Peyton Center.
  • If rain:
    • 5:00pm – St. Joseph Chapel
      • The first part of the program will happen next door at St. Joseph Chapel for Fr. Sinisa’s Talk, Adoration, and Rosary.
    • 6:15pm – Large Tent
      • The second part of the program, Dinner, Ice Cream, and Concert, will be moved under the large tent in the back lawn of the Peyton Center.

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