Upcoming Events and General Announcements

Choir Rehearsals Begin: Choir starts in September! Parishioners aged 13 and older and singers of all skill levels are welcome to join the Choir! Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings and will begin September 4th from 8-9 PM. The choir sings a variety of music as offertory anthems at the 10 AM service each Sunday starting September 21st. Email Bethany at musicministry@hfec.org with any questions. Instrumentalists interested in opportunities to perform with the choir, please reach out to Bethany, too!

Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night will be on Friday, September 5th at 7 PM. Bring any games you like or try something new! Please contact Fred Naatz through the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org See you then!

Loneliness and Its Effects on Human Health: An Exploration: Holy Family is pleased to share this special presentation during 9 AM Adult Forum on Sunday, September 7th led by Holy Family parishioner David Diaz. David Diaz MD has been practicing adult consultation-liaison psychiatry in Indianapolis for 36 years. He is a native of Newburgh and a graduate of the University of Evansville and IU School of Medicine, where he also completed four additional years of residency in psychiatry. He continues to teach medical students and psychiatry residents at IUSM. Please plan to attend this special event.

Chalice Bearers/LEV and Healing Info Session: An information session led by Father Frank and other ministry leaders will be held at 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 7th for those interested in filling serving roles are Chalice Bearers (who serve Communion wine), Lay Eucharistic Visitors (who deliver Communion to those who cannot attend services), and Healing Ministers (who pray with people at the side chapel during worship). This gathering is intended for people who currently serve in these roles as well as those who wish to learn more and sign up to participate. Lay Eucharistic Visitors are also required to complete Diocesan training/licensing (please see next announcement). All are welcome!

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 September 8th. 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 September 8th. Please contact Kristine Canter or the the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org

Holy Family at Fishers Pride: Holy Family would like to host an information booth at the upcoming Fishers Pride Festival from 12-5 PM on Saturday, September 13th at Billericay Park (12690 Promise Rd, Fishers). Before committing to a booth, volunteers are needed! Please click HERE to sign up for a time to greet visitors and share information about the loving, affirming community provided by the Holy Family #holyvillage.For more information, please contact Jolene Johnston. jjohnston@hfec.org

You’re Invited to The Amazing Grace Race! Holy Family invites all children and youth (PreK-12th grade) to a high-energy kickoff to the Children’s Ministry and Youth Group Sunday School program year on Sunday, September 14th at 9 AM. This fun-filled morning will feature:

Team-building games

A chance to meet your teachers

Get to know new friends and classmates

A joyful start to a new season of faith and fun!
Bring your tennis shoes and an open heart, and let’s launch into the new school year together. All are welcome—invite a friend! Questions can be shared with program directors:
Jolene Johnston – Children’s Ministry (PreK-6th grade) jjohnston@hfec.org OR Ruth Everett – Youth Group (7th-12th grade) youthministry@hfec.org.

SATS Info Meeting: Holy Family welcomes you to the first call out/organizational meeting for the SATS (Support a Teacher and Staff) ministry that partners with Fishers Elementary. The gathering will be Sunday, September 14th in the Youth Group room immediately following the 10 AM service. FES teachers move into their brand new building during winter break, so there will be a discussion of how SATS can best support them. Bring a friend…all are welcome!! Please reach out to Susie Beard or Jessica Largent through the church office with any questions. admin@hfec.org

Hospitality Hosts Wanted: Holy Family’s hospitality coffee hour gatherings following the 8 AM and 10 AM services are being reorganized in an effort to better welcome visitors and provide a warm environment for fellowship. Hospitality Hosts are needed to lead this important ministry! Hosts are responsible for making and serving coffee and lemonade as well as cleaning up. They may provide snacks, but this is not required.

In an effort to increase participation in this wonderful ministry, each family is being asked to sign up to host hospitality once per program year. For those who regularly attend the 8 AM service, they will organize their own sign-up sheet. For the 10 AM service, a new Hospitality Host schedule is being prepared to begin in early September, so please check your calendar and choose the Sunday that works best for you! An information session for both services will provide helpful details to make hosting easy and enjoyable. Whether you are new and want to learn more or are a returning Hospitality Host, please speak with Father Frank to make sure you are added to the contact list. frfrank@hfec.org

Book Club: The next book for discussion will be The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester. Join the conversation on Wednesday, September 17th at 3 PM. Visit the Book Club webpage for Zoom information for this gathering. admin@hfec.org