Church of the Holy Spirit, Penfield
1355 Hatch Road
Webster, NY 14580

Email: pholyspi@dor.org
Phone: 585-671-5520

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Welcome to the Church of the Holy Spirit

We invite you to join us in celebrating the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each week we gather to worship as a community of Catholics from all walks of life. Come join us and connect with Christ to celebrate together as a Catholic family of faith and share our gifts and talents in loving service to others.

If you would like to contact us, please feel free to call, send us an email, or use the "Get In Touch" form on this page.

Where should I park?

We have two parking lots that are connected. All of our entrances are on the same side of the building. Our building is not very complicated so you should be able to find the church proper from any entrance, but if you want to make it easy you can enter it directly through this entrance:

I have young children, what should I do if they start crying or become restless during Mass?

Relax, God made children as they are. If you feel that you need to step outside for a bit, while we hope you rejoin us, feel free to go into our Gathering Area (the lobby to the west of the church proper) which is setup with seating and fed audio from the Mass. We also have Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00AM Sunday Mass. This is a great program that gears the weekend's readings for children and helps them meet other children. Parents are welcome to join their children for this program.

How do I know when to kneel, sit, or stand?

Don't worry about these responses. Just follow the lead of others around you. We also have missalettes in the pews that follow the order of the Mass and queue you in on what to do and when.

Am I expected to put money in the offering?

If you are new or if you are visiting then we don't want you to worry about it. It is more important that you participate in the Mass than get distracted by money. If you begin to consider Holy Spirit your home, then we would love for you to prayerfully consider giving to Holy Spirit so that we may continue our mission.

Is there a dress code for Mass?

The key thing is that you come clothed. Some of our parishioners wear their "Sunday Best" while others wear jeans and a tee shirt, especially for the Saturday 4:30PM Mass.

Are there guidelines for receiving Communion?

Catholics believe that the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Christ and is the most intimate expression of our faith. If you are Catholic and have made your First Communion then we welcome you you join us. If you are not Catholic or aren't sure if you should receive communion at the time then we welcome you to come forward in the line with your hands crossed over your chest to receive a special blessing from the priest or deacon.

Is there someone I can talk to after Mass?

Of course! We have greeters standing at the entrances before each of the Masses and after Mass the ushers hand out the bulletins at the entrance. Feel free to strike up a conversation with them. You can easily identify them by their nametags. Also, please join us after the Masses on Sunday for our Coffee Hour where you can meet the priest and other parishioners.

Is the church only open for Mass?

No, the church is open most of the time! On weekdays the church is open from 8:00AM-9:00PM except on Wednesdays when we close it at 4:00PM. Check our Eucharistic Adoration times to find out the best time to come and spend a quiet moment with Christ.