Christmas 2019
Holy Family celebrated the birth of our Lord with three worship services – 5 PM Children’s Service and 11 PM Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning, the unique “Pajama Eucharist” was held at 10 PM when participants are encouraged to “come as they are,” even if that means in holiday pajamas and robes. For more information about worship at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
View more photos from Christmas at Holy Family by clicking HERE.
Greening of the Church 2019
On Sunday, December 22nd, members of Holy Family spent time decking the halls at the annual Greening of the Church event. Following the preparations for Christmas services. the Brotherhood of St. Andrew members hosted a spaghetti dinner in thanks for their hard work. More photos from this event can be seen HERE.
Stewardship Ingathering 2019
On Sunday, November 24th during both the 8 AM and 10 AM services, Holy Family congregation members gathered to offer their 2020 pledges of financial support to Holy Family and its ministries. Father Bruce blessed the pledges and encouraged those gathered to light a candle as a symbol of their role in the greater #holyvillage. For more information about supporting the worship and ministries at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
Pet Blessing 2019
On Sunday, October 6th, Holy Family held its annual pet blessing during the 10 AM worship service. Many dogs, and one brave cat, attended the service with their humans and received a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Photos from this special service can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Jr. DOK Prayer Walk
On Sunday, July 14th, a few members of Holy Family’s Daughters of the King and Jr. Daughters of the King chapters participated in a prayer walk at Flowing Well Park in Carmel. Participants enjoyed the glorious weather and stopped along the trail to focus on nature, read scripture, and reflect on God’s glory. For more information about Jr. Daughters of the King at Holy Family, please contact Directresses Ruth Everett and Kristine Canter. mmjrdok@gmail.com
June Youth Gathering
On Sunday, June 9th, members of Holy Family’s youth group gathered with their parents for some teambuilding activities, campfire s’mores, and Compline. Despite the rainy weather, everyone took part in the activities in the outdoor picnic shelter. For more information about Holy Family’s youth activities, please email youthministry@hfec.org.
Pentecost 2019
On Sunday, June 9th. Holy Family celebrated the Feast of Pentecost at both morning services and with a pitch-in picnic lunch. Guitar music was provided by Ethan Everett accompanied by pianist Bethany Paden. Recent Confirmand Mikaila Blake was also recognized and presented with a certificate signed by Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows and her own personal Book of Common Prayer. For more information about being confirmed, received, or reaffirmed in the Episcopal Church, contact Holy Family’s rector Father Bruce Gray. bgray@hfec.org
Pride 2019
On a glorious morning filled with sunshine, Holy Family joined with over 200 members of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis and the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana to walk in the 2019 Pride parade. The morning began with a prayer service held in English and Spanish. Walkers carried Episcopal flags and handed out fans, stickers, and stress balls emblazoned with messages of God’s love for all. For more information about Holy Family’s “Believe Out Loud” welcoming mission, please contact The Reverend Bruce W. Gray bgray@hfec.org (rector) or The Reverend Cathy Scott cscott@hfec.org (deacon).
More photos from the Pride parade can be seen HERE.
Celebration Sunday 2019
On Sunday, May 19th, Holy Family honored its 2019 high school graduates. Three students participated in 9 AM Sunday school, sharing reflections from their years in high school, holding part time jobs, and applying for college. Their parents were also invited to attend. During the 10 AM service, Father Bruce blessed all the graduates as well as its Christian formation teachers. The high school graduates will receive bibles and prayer shawls made by Holy Family’s Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Easter 2019
Holy Family celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord at Easter Vigil and on Easter Day services. Photos from worship, Easter Brunch, and the annual Easter egg hunt are available by clicking HERE. You may view videos of Easter homilies and choir anthems by clicking the links below.
Easter Vigil homily:
by the Reverend Cathy Gray
Easter Vigil choir anthem:
Easter homily:
by the Reverend Bruce W. Gray
Easter choir anthem: