Book Club: The next book will be The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. Join the conversation on Wednesday, May 13th at 3 PM. Visit the Book Club webpage for Zoom information for this gathering. admin@hfec.org
Reflections From Africa: This forum is more of an invitation to hear a few stories, to see a few images, and to reflect together on what it means to encounter a different culture and history, especially one marked by both deep pain and enduring hope. I hope you will join me on Wednesday, May 13th at 7 PM online. This presentation will also be given during 9 AM Adult Forum on Sunday, May 17th. – Father Frank
Senior Sunday: On Sunday, May 17th, 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.
Celebration of Life – Fred Naatz: On Saturday, May 30th from 11 AM – 2 PM, Holy Family will hold a Celebration of Life for Holy Family parishioner Fred Naatz. There will be a short service followed by a reception in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend.
Church Picnic: On Sunday, May 31st following the 10 AM service, Holy Family will hold a pitch-in church picnic. Members of the Men’s Ministry will fire up the grill and provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixin’s. You are kindly asked to sign up to bring a side dish or dessert and to help with clean up. Please bring drinks for your own family and camp chairs to sit outside and enjoy yard games and fellowship. Please sign up to help at HERE.
Prayers of the People Update: Each liturgical season, Holy Family refreshes its list of names read aloud during the Prayers of the People. Please use THIS LINK to submit the names of those you would like to add for the season after Pentecost (summer 2026).
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night will be on Friday, June 5th at 7 PM. Bring any games you like or try something new! Please contact Ben Paden through the church office for more information. Please contact Ben Paden through the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org See you then!
Newcomer Info Session: Holy Family will hold a Newcomer Information Session on Sunday, June 14th at 11:30 AM. You may have attended Holy Family in person or watched online for some time but have not had the opportunity to learn more about the worship, ministry, outreach, and fellowship offerings of the church community. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the #holyvillage.
Prayers of the People Update: Each liturgical season, Holy Family refreshes its list of names read aloud during the Prayers of the People. Please use THIS LINK to submit the names of those you would like to add for Eastertide.
Bible Study: Bible Study is focusing on the Nicene Creed using Father Ben Wyatt’s 2025 text Christ and the Council. Father Ben, the Priest-in-Charge at Nativity Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, will provide study questions. The book is available from the publisher, on Amazon, and in local book stores. All classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 9-9:45 AM in the Conference room just off the Narthex. The full schedule of readings is available at the Bible Study webpage. All are welcome! Please direct questions to Stephen and Kristine Canter via the church office. admin@hfec.org
Food Pantry Support: In support of the Delaware Township Food Pantry, Holy Family parishioners are invited to donate canned goods, oats, snacks, tomato sauce, jello mix, canned fruit, sugar, oil, flour, crackers, dried beans, crunchy peanut butter, beef stew, minute rice, canned pasta, and corn bread mix. For a list of items that the food pantry especially needs, click HERE or use their Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the baskets near the coat racks in the church lobby during Sunday worship hours. Please direct questions to Sharon Keller via the church office. 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, please speak with Senior Warden Kay Mulhall. For the 10 AM service, a Hospitality Host schedule is ready, so please check your calendar and choose the Sunday that works best for you! 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