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Earth Day 2018

Posted on Apr 23, 2018 in Children, Christian Education, Community Garden, General, Worship |

On Earth Day, April 22nd, Holy Family celebrated Earth Day in a variety of ways. During 9 AM Adult Forum, The Reverend Cathy Gray offered reflections on the holiday with those in attendance. Following the 10 AM service, everyone walked outdoors with Father Bruce to bless the Holy Family Community Garden plots as well as seeds and plants brought by worshipers. Finally, adults and children scattered native Indiana wildflower seeds along the treeline to enhance the outdoor chapel. It will be interesting to watch and see what Mother Nature provides! For more information about special events or the Community Garden at Holy Family, please contact Jolene Johnston. jjohnston@hfec.org

CLICK HERE for more photos of Earth Day at Holy Family.

Easter Day 2018

Posted on Apr 1, 2018 in Children, Fellowship, General, Worship |

Alleluia, the Lord risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Al Holy Family we celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with the joyous ringing of bells, festive songs, and celebration.

We also welcomed Emerald Blair to our Holy Family through the sacrament of Baptism. View more photos from our Easter Day celebration by clicking HERE. For more information about Holy Family, please contact our church office. admin@hfec.org.

Easter Vigil 2018

Posted on Mar 31, 2018 in General, Worship |

O God, through your Son you have bestowed upon your people the brightness of your light: Sanctify this new fire, and grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly desires, that with pure minds we may attain to the festival of everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer

Good Friday 2018

Posted on Mar 30, 2018 in General, Worship |

We glory in your cross, O Lord,
and praise and glorify

your holy resurrection;
for by virtue of your cross
joy has come to the whole world.

The Book of Common Prayer

Maundy Thursday 2018

Posted on Mar 30, 2018 in General, Worship |

The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and had washed their feet, said to them, “Do you know what I,
your Lord and Master, have done to you? I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.”

The Book of Common Prayer

Following the Eucharist, the altar was stripped, washed, and reset on the side as the Altar of Repose. Our next Holy Week service is on Good Friday, March 30th, at 7 PM.

Palm Sunday 2018

Posted on Mar 26, 2018 in Fellowship, General, Rector Search, Worship |

Holy Week 2018 at Holy Family began with one worship service at 9 AM with our new rector, The Reverend Bruce W. Gray. Congregation members gathered in the parish hall and processed to the sanctuary in traditional fashion to represent Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Due to heavy snow the day before, we held the procession indoors. In place of the Gospel, The Passion was read aloud by members of the congregation.

Following the worship service, Holy Family congregation members hosted a welcome reception for Father Bruce and his wife, Cathy. We are excited to begin this new journey in ministry together. Special thanks are extended to all those who helped make our Palm Sunday worship service and welcome reception so lovely.

We invite you to join us for our worship services during Holy Week and Easter-
you may view the schedule by clicking HERE.

New Rector Welcome

Posted on Mar 23, 2018 in Fellowship, General, Rector Search, Worship |

The Reverend Bruce W. Gray

In February 2018 Holy Family’s rector search committee presented a recommendation to the vestry. Following prayerful discussion, the vestry voted to call the Reverend Bruce W. Gray as Holy Family’s next rector. It is with great joy that we announce that Father Bruce has accepted his call to new ministry. Father Bruce brings with him many years of experience as a parish priest as well as serving for nine years as Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Find out more about Father Bruce by clicking HERE.

Holy Family 2018 Vestry

Holy Family 2018 Staff

Father Bruce spent his first week at Holy Family meeting with the wardens, staff, and vestry. His first Sunday at Holy Family will be Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. We will have one worship service at 9 AM. Following the service, we will hold a special welcome reception in the parish hall for Father Bruce and his wife, Cathy.

Cathy Gray

On Sundays April 8th and 15th, Father Bruce will be featured during our 9:00 AM Adult Forum sessions. You can ask him any questions you like, and he will be prepared to offer a brief autobiography as well. Father Bruce is also available for individual and family visits, in homes, Starbucks, the church, or wherever you would like to meet. He can be contacted at bgray@hfec.org.

CLICK HERE for more photos of Earth Day at Holy Family.

Alleluia, the Lord risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

We invite you to join us for our worship services during Holy Week and Easter- you may view the schedule by clicking HERE.

Please come worship with us, join us for fellowship, and get to know Father Bruce as he becomes part of our #holyvillage.

We invite you to join us for our worship services during Holy Week and Easter-
you may view the schedule by clicking HERE.

Please come worship with us,
join us for fellowship,
and get to know Father Bruce
as he becomes part of our #holyvillage.