Breakfast with St. Nick 2022

On Saturday, December 3rd, Holy Family hosted its annual Breakfast with St. Nick event. Members of Holy Family’s Brotherhood of St. Andrew chapter prepared and served a delicious breakfast while children visited with Bishop Nicholas. Participants also enjoyed various Christmas train displays hosted by church members. For more Christmas fun at Holy Family, visit the church Christmas web page. View more St. Nick photos HERE.


Trunk or Treat 2022

 
On Friday, October 28th, Holy Family held its third annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event. After enjoying the benefits of using the parish hall in 2021 due to inclement weather, organizers decided to host the event this year indoors. Trick or treaters from the parish and community visited decorated displays and enjoyed receiving candy and other treats. For more information about activities for children at Holy Family, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston. jjohnston@hfec.org
 

View photos from Trunk or Treat 2022 HERE.



Playground Dedication

 
On Sunday, October 23rd, Holy Family dedicated its new playground to the memory of a beloved former parishioner, and Hannah Chapter Daughters of the King member, Elaine Pickens. Holy Family thanks Larry and Bridget Pickens for their generous donation to this meaningful project.  

View more photos from the playground dedication HERE.



Pet Blessing 2022

 
Holy Family held its annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 2nd at 10 AM in the outdoor chapel. This special day celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. Among many other wonderful things, St. Francis was known for his love of animals and uncanny ability to connect with them. It is said that he treated animals with the utmost respect, love, and care.   Legend has it that St. Francis even preached to the animals about God’s love and concern for them! At Holy Family, ALL are welcome!
 

View photos from the Pet Blessing HERE.



Sunday School Kickoff 2022

On Sunday, September 18th, Holy Family’s Children’s Ministry and Youth Group programs held a kickoff carnival to begin the Sunday school year. Students participated in painting kindness rocks, playing teambuilding yard games, and sharing a snack together in the outdoor picnic shelter. More information about activities for children and youth is available from their directors. All are welcome!
 
Children’s Ministry: Jolene Johnston   jjohnston@hfec.org
Youth Group: Ruth Everett   youthministry@hfec.org
 

View photos from the Kickoff Carnival HERE.



Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2022

 

It was a tasty way to prepare for the season of Lent! Special thanks to members of Holy Family’s Brotherhood of St. Andrew for making and serving such a delicious dinner. Proceeds from this event support mission work of the HFEC Youth Group. For more information, please contact Youth Director Ruth Everett. youthministry@hfec.org
 


Bishop Jennifer’s Visit – February 2022

 
On Sunday, February 6th, the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, made her semi-annual visit to Holy Family. Bishop Jennifer presided and preached at both the 8 & 1o AM services. She hosted a discussion during the 9 AM hour and joined congregation members for hospitality following the 10 AM service. Finally, Bishop Jennifer met with staff and vestry members to discuss parish activities and plans for 2022. For more information about Bishop Jennifer’s visit, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
 

View photos from Bishop Jennifer’s visit HERE.

View the 10 AM worship livestream HERE.



Christmas 2021

 
Holy Family was able to resume its traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services in 2021 with added precautions due to COVID-19. For more information about worship at Holy Family, please contact Holy Family’s Rector, the Reverend Bruce Gray. bgray@hfec.org
 

View more Christmas photos HERE.



Greening of the Church 2021

 
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19th, Holy Family hosted its annual Greening of the Church event. Parishioners gathered to clean and decorate the church for Christmas. Following the decorating, participants enjoyed a spaghetti dinner cooked and served by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew members. For more information about fellowship events at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
 

View Greening of the Church photos HERE



Breakfast with St. Nicholas 2021

 
On Saturday, December 4th, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew returned to hosting its annual Breakfast with St. Nicholas event. Children and grownups alike were delighted with a delicious breakfast prepared on site, games and crafts, and a visit from Bishop Nicholas himself. Several members of the parish displayed model trains in wintery scenes as an additional treat. For more information about fellowship events at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
 

View photos from Breakfast with St. Nicholas