Posted on Dec 14, 2022 in Children, Christian Education, Outreach, Worship, Youth Group |
On Sunday, December 11th, students in Holy Family’s Sunday school classes helped sort and organize gifts collected to support students at nearby Fishers Elementary School. The gifts were presented during the 10 AM worship service to be blessed by Father Bruce. For more information about outreach activities at Holy Family, please contact Cathy Gray via the church office.
admin@hfec.org
View more Angel Tree photos HERE.
Posted on Dec 14, 2022 in Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Children, Fellowship, General |
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.
Posted on Nov 3, 2022 in Children, Fellowship, General |
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.
Posted on Oct 27, 2022 in Children, General |
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.
Posted on Oct 20, 2022 in Children, Christian Education, Outreach, Worship, Youth Group |
On Sunday, October 9th, members of Holy Family’s Children’s Ministry and Youth Group programs held their first Kindness Rocks Walk. Kindness rocks are small rocks painted with characters or words of encouragement and hidden in public places for people to find and enjoy. Students painted their Kindness Rocks during the Sunday school kickoff carnival in September.
Participants met at the old train station in downtown Fishers and walked the Nickel Plate Trail that runs behind the church. They started with the Hiker’s Prayer, deposited Kindness Rocks along the trail, peeked through the treeline at Holy Family, then finished with a prayer for the community. For more information about activities at Holy Family for children and youth, please contact the program directors.
View photos from the Kindness Rocks Walk HERE.
The Hiker’s Prayer
Thank you God for the rising sun.
You’ve granted me another day.
Your grace is amazing; bless you faithful Lord.
The creation sings your praise, and I join the sound.
Heal my tired soul; restore my aching bones.
Lead each step along my path today.
Ease my burdens as I press forward.
Quench my thirst with your living streams.
Like the cool morning breeze, your peace refreshes me.
Steady me on the slippery slopes.
Release me from the ropes that bind me, that hold me back.
Protect me from the viper that hides.
Lift me up from this shadowy valley.
The peak is almost in sight. I am rising above this world.
Into your country, I long to go.
Bless my companions who travel with me.
The trail is rugged and narrow, but you are right beside me.
Thank you God, my trusted Guide.
Glory to your holy name. Amen.
Posted on Oct 2, 2022 in Children, Christian Education, General, Youth Group |
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!
View photos from the Kickoff Carnival HERE.
Posted on Feb 20, 2022 in Children, Christian Education, Outreach, Youth Group |
On Sunday, February 20th, students in the Disciples Sunday school class and members of the Holy Family Youth Group gathered to sort, count, and bag hygiene supplies for local friends in need. Their discussion focused on agencies that offer support and additional ways to serve as the heart and hands of Jesus in the community. For more information about outreach programs within Children’s Ministry and Youth Group, please contact one of the program directors. Jolene Johnston (Children’s Ministry)
jjohnston@hfec.org or Ruth Everett (Youth Group)
youthministry@hfec.orgView more photos HERE.
Posted on Dec 21, 2021 in Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Children, Fellowship, General |
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
Posted on Nov 8, 2021 in Children, Christian Education, General, Teambuilding, Worship |
Holy Family held its annual Gospel at Hogwarts event on November 6, 2021. This year the scripture and activities were based on the fourth book and movie in the Harry Potter series called “The Goblet of Fire.” At Holy Family, students were sorted into three schools based on the elements of fire, water, and earth. The activities and scripture used throughout the evening, escape-room-style, also followed that theme. Students were challenged to solve puzzles and work together through many tasks including facing a dragon! At the end of the evening, all guests enjoyed Yule Ball refreshments and music in the parish hall. A special dance presentation and waltz lessons were provided by professional dancers. The final comments by Professor Meryl and closing prayer by Dumbledore called upon the Holy Spirit to be with each and every student and guest, that day and always. For more information about this annual ministry event, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston. jjohnston@hfec.org
View more Triwizard Tournament photos HERE.
Posted on Nov 8, 2021 in Children, Fellowship, General, Outreach |
Photos credit: Ruth Everett
On Friday, October 29th, Holy Family hosted its second annual Trunk or Treat. This year’s event was held in the parish hall due to rainy weather. Eleven Holy Family households hosted decorated booths for children to trick or treat safely indoors. Great fun was had by all. For more information about Holy Family’s events for children, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston.
jjohnston@hfec.org.
View more Trunk or Treat photos HERE.
