Upcoming Events and General Announcements
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.
Men’s Ministry Prayer Service: All men and boys of Holy Family are invited to a special prayer service, led by Fr. Bruce, to celebrate the feast day of St. Andrew at 7 PM on Monday, November 30th. The service will be available only via Zoom. St. Andrew – the patron saint of Holy Family’s men’s ministry group, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew – was the apostle best known for his efforts to bring others to Jesus. Not sure what this men’s ministry is? To quote St. Andrew, “Come and see.”
Advent Word 2020: During your Advent preparations, spend some time pondering the daily word and find or take a photo that speaks to you. Share your picture on social media and be sure to tag your post with #AdventWordHFEC2020. When you tag your photo with the hashtag, it will be added to a collection of photos that others have shared. Contact Ruth Everett for more information. youthministry@hfec.org
Christmas Eve Prelude Music: The 5PM Christmas Eve service has traditionally been a place to showcase the talent of the young musicians in the parish. If your child (or children) would like to perform a piece of music as part of the prelude, please email Bethany Paden at musicministry@hfec.org. Selections must be sacred and pre-approved. Musicians simply record their piece and send it in! Bethany is happy to help with music selection or any technical questions or concerns.
Christmas Lessons and Carols Music: Holy Family will be putting together a Lessons and Carols service for Christmas Eve. Volunteers are needed to provide a variety of carols from the hymnal for the service. Carols can be performed with voices or instruments, soloists or household ensembles. Email Bethany Paden at musicministry@hfec.org if interested. Musicians simply record their piece and send it in! Bethany is happy to help with music selection or any technical questions or concerns.
Christmas Lessons and Carols Music: Holy Family will be putting together a Lessons and Carols service for Christmas Eve. Volunteers are needed to provide a variety of carols from the hymnal for the service. Carols can be performed with voices or instruments, soloists or household ensembles. Email Bethany Paden at musicministry@hfec.org if interested. Musicians simply record their piece and send it in! Bethany is happy to help with music selection or any technical questions or concerns.
Angel Tree Ministry: Holy Family has moved its annual Angel Tree Christmas gift ministry to Sign Up Genius. Please click HERE to purchase an item that will be given to a student and his/her family members at Fishers Elementary School. Items may be dropped off at church in a contact-free manner on Thursday, 12/10 from 6-8 PM and Sunday, 12/13 from 10 AM – Noon. Please contact Jolene Johnston if you need to make alternate arrangements. jjohnston@hfec.org
Book Club: The November book will be Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. The next virtual gathering will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, January 12th at 2 PM. Questions regarding the book club can be directed to the church office. admin@hfec.org ID: 82532953961 Password: 988099