Upcoming Events and General Announcements
Bible Study : 9 AM Bible Study will finish out the program year with a six week book study on The Lord’s Prayer using The Lord and His Prayer by N. T. Wright. Please direct questions to Stephen and Kristine Canter via the church office. admin@hfec.org
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night is on Friday, May 2nd 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!
SATS Picnic: Holy Family’s Support a Teacher and Staff (SATS) 2nd annual picnic will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 1:30-3:30 PM in the parish hall. This will be the last SATS event of the year before summer break. Your help is requested in order to make this a success for the 60 Fishers Elementary teachers/staff and their families served by this ministry. A sign up genius link to provide food items or volunteer can be found HERE.
Spring Market & Flower/Plant Sale: On Mother’s Day weekend, Holy Family will host its annual Flower and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10th from 9 AM – 3 PM. There will be a lovely variety of hanging baskets, garden plants, and flowers for sale. Proceeds from the Flower/Plant Sale benefit fundraising efforts for Holy Family. Volunteers are needed – SIGN UP HERE!
In addition, a Spring Market of vendors will be set up in the Narthex with plenty of crafts and gift items that are perfect for Mother’s Day. Many of the vendors are parishioners at Holy Family, so this is a great time to support their businesses as well as the church. Craft fair sales do not benefit the church. Questions can be directed to the church office. admin@hfec.org
Mother’s Day Hospitality: Following both Sunday worship services on May 11th, some special treats will be provided in honor of Mother’s Day and all mother figures of the church. Thanks for all you do!
Prayer Group Meeting: Holy Family Prayer Group meets from 6:30 – 7 PM on the second Monday of the month. The next gathering is on May 12th. 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 gathering is on May 12th. Please contact Kristine Canter or the the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Men’s Ministry Callout Breakfast: Holy Family’s Men’s Ministry will hold a callout breakfast at 10 AM on Saturday, May 17th in the parish hall. This gathering will include a St. Patrick’s Day inspired breakfast and some spirited conversation about future activities hosted by the ministry including worship, service projects, fellowship events, and more. Bring all your great ideas! Please RVSP HERE so that enough food can be prepared. Please direct questions to Matt Okerson through the church office. admin@hfec.org
Senior Sunday: On Sunday, May 18th, Holy Family will celebrate its graduating high school seniors at the 10 AM service. All graduating seniors and their families are encouraged to attend. This will also be the final day for 9 AM Sunday school this year. Classes for PreK-12th grade will take a break for the summer.
Book Club: The next book for discussion will be Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi. Join the conversation on Wednesday, June 11th at 3 PM. Contact the church office for Google Meet information for this meeting or click HERE. admin@hfec.org
Mark Your Calendars! All current 7th through 12th graders are invited on the annual Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to St. Louis, MO on July 6-11, 2025. Participants will work with service partners connected to local Episcopal churches. Youth and adult chaperones will stay at Salem United Methodist Church, located in the Ladue suburb of St. Louis. Service activities will be a mix of social and physical, with opportunities to experience the rich culture of St. Louis. The trip costs just $375 for youth and is free for adult leaders. Contact Ruth Everett, Holy Family Youth Director (youthministry@hfec.org) with any additional questions. More information and the registration form can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/HFECmission2025.
Sunday School Registration: Please follow this link to register your children and youth for childcare, Sunday school, and other activities this school year. Great news! There is a “shortcut” version that skips having to fill out your address, emergency contacts, etc. for multiple children in one household. Please complete the form fully once for the first child, then select the shortcut version for additional children. https://tinyurl.com/CMYG2024. Jolene Johnston, PreK-6th grade jjohnston@hfec.org Ruth Everett, 7th-12th grade youthministry@hfec.org