Construction Site Tour
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On Sunday, November 15th, Holy Family members were invited to a presentation of the progress of our City of God expansion project to date. Aspen Group members led a question and answer session in the sanctuary and presented some schematics to show the phases of the project.
(From left to right: Terry Brown (Aspen Group), Dona Loftus (Aspen Group), and Mark Keys (Holy Family).
Also present from Aspen Group was Bob Gray.)
Following the discussion, congregation members were invited to tour the construction site and see the progress in person. The first phase of construction is projected to be complete by Christmas. The expansion will continue into early 2016.
More information about our City of God expansion project can be found by clicking HERE.
Acolyte Training 2015
Following the 10 AM service on Sunday, acolyte leader Joe Spangler and Father Mike led a training session for new and returning acolytes. Following the session, everyone was invited to share in a pizza lunch. If you or your child is interested in serving as an acolyte, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
Pet Blessing 2015
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Today on a sunny Sunday afternoon, Father Mike blessed many of the pets of Holy Family members and nearby neighbors. This year’s liturgy hosted dogs and cats. Pet blessings are typically held in early October in honor of St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. Several conflicts pushed our event later in the fall.
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Anniversary Gift from the Vatican
Fr. Mike and his family gathered at the 10:00 service on October 18th to bless a new chalice and paten into service at Holy Family. The set was presented as a gift to the parish by the Galvin family. During Fr. Mike’s sabbatical this past summer, he and daughter Kelsey made a pilgrimage to the Vatican in Rome. While there, they purchased the set as a gift celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Holy Family Episcopal Church. (Pictured from left; Rachelle, Kelsey, Abby and Fr. Mike Galvin)
Making Way for Change
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This weekend a crew of volunteers from the congregation shared their helping hands and happy hearts to pack and move items out of our education wing in preparation for construction in that area. In typical Holy Family fashion, even the kids got involved and were very helpful with moving and lifting items. Thank you to everyone who came out to clear the classrooms in record time. More information about our City of God expansion project can be found by clicking HERE.
Pastor Appreciation
For Pastor Appreciation Sunday we celebrated Father Mike and Deacon Cathy with cake and lots of hugs. Bless you for your ministry and dedication!
