Upcoming Events and General Announcements
Adult Forum: The Adult Forum’s Lenten series will take place at 9 AM in the parish hall. It will be based on Kate Bowler’s recent book, The Lives We Actually Have, which explores through prayer ways to deal with what real life hands us that is painful, destructive, and undeserved. Each week Fr. Bruce will share one or more prayers to stimulate discussion around how Christians stay in touch with God by staying in touch with reality. Please contact Father Bruce with any questions. bgray@hfec.org All are welcome!
Snack Drive: Support a Teacher & Staff for Fishers Elementary School is working to create another flood of healthy snacks for kids and teachers! On April 17th, state testing will begin – a stressful and exhausting time for both students and teachers – and a time when a steady supply of nutrition can really carry the day! Snacks like crackers, granola bars, fruit bites, and popcorn are especially useful. One other thing that can be offered is prayer. A sense of God’s calming presence is the greatest gift on a stressful day! Thanks for you kindness and generosity. Please direct questions to the church office. admin@hfec.org
Reading the World Book Group: The Book Group will meet on March 15th at 1 PM on Zoom This month’s book is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. This is a story of the ways lives can turn in a moment…and how they might turn again only moments later. Set in the mid-twentieth century in India, the story reveals the divides of the traditional caste system, how that system is sometimes more permeable than one expects, and how quickly lives can be ruined by rumors and youthful mistakes. It’s also a story of hope and resilience, a fast paced and engaging story! Contact Cathy Gray or Father Bruce or visit the book group webpage. bgray@hfec.org
Ashes to Alleluia: Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross: The next Ashes to Alleluia gathering with a hearty soup supper and Stations of the Cross will be held on March 15th from 6-7:30 PM. Activities will be appropriate for all ages, so please bring the whole family. Please contact Ruth Everett or Jolene Johnston for more information.
Walking Through Lent: Join Holy Family for six weekly walks on trails around the Fishers community to commemorate the holy season of Lent. In the tradition of a Lenten pilgrimage, the walks offer fellowship with other parishioners, spiritual renewal, as well as physical exercise. The next walk begins at 10 AM on Saturday, March 18th on the Heritage Park Trail. For more information visit Holy Family’s Walking Through Lent web page.
Youth Group Agape Meal: The youth group will mark the middle of Lent with an Agape Meal on Friday, March 24th at 6 PM at Holy Family. An Agape Meal is a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ. It is not the same as Holy Communion or the Eucharist. Youth are welcome to invite a friend and/or members of their household to share in this light meal. To help with planning, please RSVP to Youth Director, Ruth Everett. youthministry@hfec.org
Newcomer Orientation: Holy Family will hold a Newcomer Orientation gathering on Sunday, March 26th 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. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 23rd.
Holy Week Cleaning: The Daughters of the King are spearheading a deep clean of the Sanctuary on Friday, March 31st from 5-7 PM. Come help make the church squeaky clean so Holy Family can put its best foot forward during Holy Week and Easter. Light cleaning duties can be expected as well as a fellowship opportunity afterward. RSVP to the DOK if you can help! admin@hfec.org
Easter Eggs: Bags filled with empty Easter eggs are available in the Narthex near the welcome desk. You are invited to take home a bag of eggs and fill them with individually-wrapped candy (no loose jelly beans), stickers, temporary tattoos, erasers, or small toys. Please loosely tie the bag shut and return it to church by Palm Sunday, April 2nd. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held following the 10 AM service on Easter Sunday. Thank you for your generosity in helping continue this tradition for Holy Family’s children and visitors!
Music & Meditation: This program will be offered the first Sunday of every month for several months (until there are no more records to listen to). During each gathering you will get a brief introduction to a recording and have the opportunity to listen to the full vinyl record. The next gathering will be held at 7 PM on Sunday, April 2nd. This is an opportunity to hear interpretations of the divine from a wide variety of artists. Learn more about the program HERE. All are welcome!
Easter Brunch: You are cordially invited to share Easter Brunch with the #holyvillage at 9 AM on Easter Sunday. This event is a pitch-in, so please click HERE to sign up to provide a food or drink item if you are able. All are welcome!
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night is Friday, April 14th 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!
Mulch Madness: Bag and bulk mulch is on sale now. Bag mulch is available for pick-up in the church parking lot. Bulk mulch can be delivered on several dates in April or May or on a date of your choice. Proceeds benefit Holy Family outreach activities. Please contact Lorri in the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Township Food Pantry: The food pantry has asked for the following items: sugar, oil, flour, juice, peanut butter/jelly,
spaghetti sauce, rice, dried beans, canned fruit, crackers, oatmeal, cereal, household cleaners, laundry detergent, bleach, personal hygiene items. This list includes suggestions, but any canned or nonperishable item is gratefully received.