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
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
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night is on Friday, June 6th 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!
Celebrate Pentecost! On Sunday, June 8th, Holy Family will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost with worship at 8 AM in the sanctuary and 10 AM on the south lawn. Some chairs will be available, but you are also encouraged to bring camp chairs or blankets for the worship service. Wear red if you like! Following the 10 AM service, the church will provide grilled hot dogs and burgers for a picnic. You are invited to bring side dishes and desserts to share as well as drinks for your household. Please review the available slots below and click HERE to sign up. Questions can be directed to the church office. admin@hfec.org Thank you!
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 June 9th. 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 June 9th. Please contact Kristine Canter or the the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Dads are Super! Join the fun on Father’s Day, June 15th as Holy Family celebrates dads, grandpas, and all father figures of the #holyvillage. Refreshments will be served following the 8 AM service. At 11:30 AM, a light lunch will also be served where dads can “assemble” their own super sub sandwich with all the toppings they enjoy most. Please plan to attend! Contact Ruth Everett (youthministry@hfec.org) or Jolene Johnston (jjohnston@hfec.org) for more details.
Holy Family at Indy Pride: Join the #holyvillage and walk in the Indianapolis Pride parade at 10 AM on June 14, 2025. Please REGISTER WITH THE DIOCESE if you plan to walk so you can continue to receive updates. It is free to walk in the parade. You are encouraged to wear Holy Family or pride apparel. More information can be found HERE. All are welcome!
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