Upcoming Events and General Announcements
Bible Study: Bible Study at 9 AM on Sundays in the conference room will hold an eight week study on the book of Philippians. Please contact Stephen and Kristine Canter through the church office if you have questions. admin@hfec.org
Book Club: The chosen book for May is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 15th at 3 PM via Zoom. Please contact Father Bruce for how to join. All are welcome! bgray@hfec.org
Senior Sunday: On Sunday, May 19th, 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.
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night is on Friday, June 7th 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!
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 10th. 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 10th. Please contact Kristine Canter or the the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Children, Food, and Education: They quite naturally go together! Now that kids and teachers are back in the classroom, the snack supplies are being nibbled down daily, so the Support a Teacher and Staff team is asking for help in filling up the snack box to feed the bellies and brains of kids at Fishers Elementary. Thanks to all who have (and will) donate to this special outreach!
Summer Mission Trip to Philadelphia: Holy Family youth are invited to participate in a weeklong service trip alongside the diocesan youth, from Sunday, July 7 to Sunday, July 14, 2024. The activities planned for the week encompass a blend of social and physical engagements, providing opportunities to immerse in the vibrant culture of Philadelphia. For further details and the registration link, please click HERE. Limited scholarships are available through the diocese (contact Heather Kenison, Diocesan Youth Minister, at heather@indydio.org) and Holy Family (contact Fr. Bruce Gray at bgray@hfec.org). For additional inquiries and to confirm attendance, please reach out to Ruth Everett, Holy Family Youth Director. youthministry@hfec.org
Missionaries of Charity Donations: Holy Family is collecting needed items to support women at the Missionaries of Charity shelter in Indianapolis. Items may be placed in the collection box in the Narthex. The following items are requested: women’s underwear (all sizes), summer sleepwear (all sizes), sanitary pads, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap bars, and deodorant.
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.