Upcoming Events and General Announcements
Bible Study: A Bible Study on the book of Matthew will be facilitated by Stephen and Kristine Canter starting September 10th from 9 – 9:45 AM on Sunday mornings in the Conference Room. The material for the bible study will be N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides. If you have any questions please contact Stephen or Kristine via the church office. admin@hfec.org
Newcomer Info Session: Holy Family will hold a Newcomer Information Session on Sunday, March 17th at 11:15 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. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 14th.
Reading the World Book Group: The March book selection seems light weight on first glance…but it’s a great story about friendship, grief, and committing oneself to a worthy cause. The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson is a tale of a librarian in an English village and her efforts to save her small and threatened library – in company with an eclectic group of library patrons and villagers. Fun, inspiring, a victory pulled from loss! The book will be the topic of conversation at the next group meeting, March 20th at 3 PM. Talk to Fr Bruce or Cathy Gray for details on how to join the conversation. bgray@hfec.org
The book for April is a novel by a Cuban writer, Daina Chaviano. The Island of Eternal Love is a story about the power of stories and how what has come before can become a part of who people are. Details of the meeting date will be available soon.
Holy Week Information: Details for Holy Week worship and fellowship activities at Holy Family will be posted HERE. SIgn up to fill a Holy Week serving role HERE.
Stations of the Cross with a Social Justice Focus: On Friday, March 22nd at 6 PM, all are welcome to participate in a social justice focused Stations of the Cross in the Holy Family sanctuary. Several years ago, youth group members joined in this, and it was a profound time of reflection. As the church enters into Holy Week, this is a good way to re-focus and re-center yourself as you follow Christ’s final journey on earth. Contact Ruth Everett with any questions. youthministry@hfec.org
Easter Brunch: You are invited to help provide food and drinks for the pitch-in Easter Brunch held at 9 AM on Sunday, March 31st in the parish hall. Volunteers are also needed to help with set-up & clean-up. The parish hall must be cleaned up immediately after the brunch to prepare for the Egg Hunt, which will take place in the parish hall following the 10 AM service. Please contact Ruth Everett for more information. youthministry@hfec.org
Easter Egg Hunt: Please return bags of filled eggs to church by Palm Sunday, March 24th. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the parish hall following the 10 AM service on Easter Sunday for children in 4th grade and younger. Please bring a basket or bag to take home candy and treats from the Easter eggs. Thank you for your generosity in helping continue this tradition for Holy Family’s children and visitors!
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night is Friday, April 5th at 7 PM. Feel free to bring games you are interested in playing. Please contact Fred Naatz through the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org See you there!
Music & Meditation: April is dedicated to listening to music with a message – Welcome the Stranger. These selections come from outside of any spiritual tradition and are a reminder that important messages can come from places that are the least expected. Selections will include music from Gorillaz, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, and Andrew Bird. You are encouraged to bring your own comfy chair, blanket, or bean bag on Sunday, April 7th at 7 PM. All are welcome! Questions may be directed to Joel Bruns via the church office. admin@hfec.org
Prayer Group Meeting: Holy Family Prayer Group meets from 6:30 – 7 PM on the second Monday of the month. The next gathering is April 8th. All are welcome to come and join in prayer. Contact Kristine Canter or the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry: The Prayer Shawl Ministry is open to anyone who has the skills or desire to knit or crochet. Additional hands are always needed, and teachers are available! Prayer Shawls begin with the shawl maker saying prayers for the recipient. Prayers are continued during the creation of the shawl and shawls are blessed by the priest before they are given as gifts. Meetings are held in the Narthex of Holy Family at 7 PM on the second Monday of the month. The next meeting will be April 8th. Please contact Kristine Canter or the the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Children, Food, and Education: They quite naturally go together! Now that kids and teachers are back in the classroom, the snack supplies are being nibbled down daily, so the Support a Teacher and Staff team is asking for help in filling up the snack box to feed the bellies and brains of kids at Fishers Elementary. Thanks to all who have (and will) donate to this special outreach!
Summer Mission Trip to Philadelphia: Holy Family youth are invited to participate in a weeklong service trip alongside the diocesan youth, from Sunday, July 7 to Sunday, July 14, 2024. The activities planned for the week encompass a blend of social and physical engagements, providing opportunities to immerse in the vibrant culture of Philadelphia. For further details and the registration link, please click HERE. Limited scholarships are available through the diocese (contact Heather Kenison, Diocesan Youth Minister, at heather@indydio.org) and Holy Family (contact Fr. Bruce Gray at bgray@hfec.org). For additional inquiries and to confirm attendance, please reach out to Ruth Everett, Holy Family Youth Director. youthministry@hfec.org
Missionaries of Charity Donations: Holy Family is collecting needed items to support women at the Missionaries of Charity shelter in Indianapolis. Items may be placed in the collection box in the Narthex. The following items are requested: women’s underwear (all sizes), summer sleepwear (all sizes), sanitary pads, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap bars, and deodorant.
Township Food Pantry: The food pantry has asked for the following items: sugar, oil, flour, juice, peanut butter/jelly,
spaghetti sauce, rice, dried beans, canned fruit, crackers, oatmeal, cereal, household cleaners, laundry detergent, bleach, personal hygiene items. This list includes suggestions, but any canned or nonperishable item is gratefully received.