Ash Wednesday 2017
On March 1st. Holy Family celebrated the Ash Wednesday Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer. The first of the forty days of Lent, this day is named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality, and may be imposed with the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday is observed as a fast in the church year of the Episcopal Church.
For more information about worship at Holy Family,
we invite you to contact our church office. admin@hfec.org
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2017
On February 28th, Holy Family’s Youth Group hosted its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper fundraiser.
Our kitchen crew, made up of primarily Brotherhood of St. Andrew members, cooks up a feast including four kinds of pancakes plus sausage, applesauce, and beverages,
Holy Family is delighted to serve congregation members and guests of all ages.
Midway through the event, we paused to participate in a liturgy to burn the palms used to create ashes for our Ash Wednesday service.
Some of our youngest participants watched from the comfort of our parish hall. The Youth Group members would like to thank those who volunteered as well as everyone who attended to support the event.
Our Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 PM and is open to all.
Scout Sunday 2017
The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8th (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.
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On February 5th, visiting clergy The Reverend Kate Wilson blessed all scouts and scouters in attendance including those from Troop 199 which is chartered at Holy Family. Reverend Kate’s homily also made connections between the day’s Gospel reading and scouting.
Boy scouts in attendance led the reading of the Psalm and carried to the gifts at Communion. For more information about scouting at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
Coffeehouse Talent Show 2017
On Saturday, February 4th, members of the Holy Family Youth Group hosted their first Coffeehouse Talent Show.
Visitors were treated to delicious desserts and beverages while enjoying musical performances by youth group students and parents.
This event serves as a fundraiser for youth group activities including their yearly mission trip. More information about the Holy Family Youth Group can be obtained by emailing Youth Director Marty Blake. mblake@hfec.org