Upcoming Events and General Announcements

NEW Adult Forum: Saints or Sinners? We are exploring the messy, holy, and complicated lives of figures who shaped our faith – and what their failures and triumphs tell us about our own walk today. Grab your favorite drink and join the conversation! Visit the Adult Forum webpage to connect. – Father Frank
Wednesday, January 7th 7 PM, Online
Sunday, January 11th 9 AM, In-person
Wednesday, January 14th 7 PM, Online
Sunday, January 18th 9 AM, In-person

Newcomer Info Session: Holy Family will hold a Newcomer Information Session on Sunday, January 11th at 11:30 AM. You may have attended Holy Family in person or watched online for some time but have not had the opportunity to learn more about the worship, ministry, outreach, and fellowship offerings of the church community. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the #holyvillage. Hope to see you there!

Book Club: The next book will be Destiny of the Republic by Candace Millard. Join the conversation on Wednesday, January 14thth at 3 PM Visit the Book Club webpage for Zoom information for this gathering. admin@hfec.org

Gospel at Hogwarts Registration Open: Join us for this year’s Gospel at Hogwarts on January 17th from 6-8 PM. This free, interactive, children’s ministry adventure for kids ages 4–14 is where the world of Harry Potter meets the hope of baptism. Through hands-on classes and magical spaces, children will explore what it means to be named, loved, and sent as God’s own. From discovering their true identity in the Mirror of Erised to being “re-rooted” in God’s promises in Herbology, each stop in their journey helps young disciples connect the stories of faith with the story God is writing in them.

Come ready to visit with/take photos of your favorite Hogwarts characters. While there is no formal fee to register, donations to offset supplies are gratefully accepted. Familiarity with the Harry Potter books or movies is desirable. Please bring your wand if you have one.

Please complete one registration form for each student who will attend – spaces are limited! Questions may be directed to Jolene Johnston atjjohnston@hfec.org. Come be part of the magic of discipleship. All are welcome!

Music & Meditation: Join the fun on Sunday, January 18th at 7 PM in the sanctuary. Questions may be directed to Joel Bruns via the church office. All are welcome! admin@hfec.org

2026 Annual Meeting – New Format! Holy Family will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, January 25th. There will be one worship service at 9 AM, and then everyone is invited to attend the meeting and participate in a pitch-in brunch in the parish hall. Please sign up HERE to provide food/drinks and to help clean up. The meeting will include a look back at highlights from 2025, a Q & A panel with Father Frank and the wardens, a preview of the 2026 operating budget, and more. This is a great time to learn more about the future of the #holyvillage and how you can play an important role in the mission and ministry of Holy Family. Questions can be directed to Father Frank. frfrank@hfec.org

Acolyte Ministry: Calling all current and potential acolytes! All HFEC children from second grade through high school – and adults – are invited to attend an acolyte info and training session on Sunday, February 1st beginning at 11:30 AM (snacks provided). Learn more about this serving role and receive hands-on practice.To help prepare for the session, please take about 30 minutes to watch this acolyte training video before the gathering: HolyFamilyFishers.org/acolyte.
See if you can notice anything in the video that you didn’t know! If you are interested in acolyting but can’t come on February 1st, please contact program coordinator Heather Tannas via the church office. admin@hfec.org Hope to see you there!

Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night will be on Friday, February 6th at 7 PM. Bring any games you like or try something new! Please contact Fred Naatz through the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org See you then!

Winter Prayers of the People: At certain times during the year, Holy Family refreshes the Prayers of the People list. While prayers continue for those who have been read aloud in the past, this gives an opportunity to add new names for those in need. Please click HERE to add the names of those you wish to be read aloud during the Advent and Christmas liturgical seasons.

Hospitality Hosts Wanted: Holy Family’s hospitality coffee hour gatherings following the 8 AM and 10 AM services are being reorganized in an effort to better welcome visitors and provide a warm environment for fellowship. Hospitality Hosts are needed to lead this important ministry! Hosts are responsible for making and serving coffee and lemonade as well as cleaning up. They may provide snacks, but this is not required. In an effort to increase participation in this wonderful ministry, each family is being asked to sign up to host hospitality once per program year. For those who regularly attend the 8 AM service, please speak with Senior Warden Kay Mulhall. For the 10 AM service, a Hospitality Host schedule is ready, so please check your calendar and choose the Sunday that works best for you! Whether you are new and want to learn more or are a returning Hospitality Host, please speak with Father Frank to make sure you are added to the contact list. frfrank@hfec.org