Posted on Oct 2, 2022 in General, Worship |
Holy Family held its annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 2nd at 10 AM in the outdoor chapel. This special day celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. Among many other wonderful things, St. Francis was known for his love of animals and uncanny ability to connect with them. It is said that he treated animals with the utmost respect, love, and care. Legend has it that St. Francis even preached to the animals about God’s love and concern for them! At Holy Family, ALL are welcome!
View photos from the Pet Blessing HERE.
Posted on Oct 2, 2022 in Children, Christian Education, General, Youth Group |
On Sunday, September 18th, Holy Family’s Children’s Ministry and Youth Group programs held a kickoff carnival to begin the Sunday school year. Students participated in painting kindness rocks, playing teambuilding yard games, and sharing a snack together in the outdoor picnic shelter. More information about activities for children and youth is available from their directors. All are welcome!
View photos from the Kickoff Carnival HERE.
Posted on Mar 2, 2022 in General |
It was a tasty way to prepare for the season of Lent! Special thanks to members of Holy Family’s Brotherhood of St. Andrew for making and serving such a delicious dinner. Proceeds from this event support mission work of the HFEC Youth Group. For more information, please contact Youth Director Ruth Everett. youthministry@hfec.org
Posted on Feb 6, 2022 in Fellowship, General, Worship |
On Sunday, February 6th, the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, made her semi-annual visit to Holy Family. Bishop Jennifer presided and preached at both the 8 & 1o AM services. She hosted a discussion during the 9 AM hour and joined congregation members for hospitality following the 10 AM service. Finally, Bishop Jennifer met with staff and vestry members to discuss parish activities and plans for 2022. For more information about Bishop Jennifer’s visit, please contact the church office.
admin@hfec.org
View photos from Bishop Jennifer’s visit HERE.
View the 10 AM worship livestream HERE.
Posted on Dec 25, 2021 in General, Worship |
Holy Family was able to resume its traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services in 2021 with added precautions due to COVID-19. For more information about worship at Holy Family, please contact Holy Family’s Rector, the Reverend Bruce Gray. bgray@hfec.org
View more Christmas photos HERE.
Posted on Dec 21, 2021 in Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Fellowship, General |
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19th, Holy Family hosted its annual Greening of the Church event. Parishioners gathered to clean and decorate the church for Christmas. Following the decorating, participants enjoyed a spaghetti dinner cooked and served by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew members. For more information about fellowship events at Holy Family, please contact the church office.
admin@hfec.org
View Greening of the Church photos HERE
Posted on Dec 21, 2021 in Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Children, Fellowship, General |
On Saturday, December 4th, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew returned to hosting its annual Breakfast with St. Nicholas event. Children and grownups alike were delighted with a delicious breakfast prepared on site, games and crafts, and a visit from Bishop Nicholas himself. Several members of the parish displayed model trains in wintery scenes as an additional treat. For more information about fellowship events at Holy Family, please contact the church office.
admin@hfec.org
Posted on Nov 8, 2021 in Children, Christian Education, General, Teambuilding, Worship |
Holy Family held its annual Gospel at Hogwarts event on November 6, 2021. This year the scripture and activities were based on the fourth book and movie in the Harry Potter series called “The Goblet of Fire.” At Holy Family, students were sorted into three schools based on the elements of fire, water, and earth. The activities and scripture used throughout the evening, escape-room-style, also followed that theme. Students were challenged to solve puzzles and work together through many tasks including facing a dragon! At the end of the evening, all guests enjoyed Yule Ball refreshments and music in the parish hall. A special dance presentation and waltz lessons were provided by professional dancers. The final comments by Professor Meryl and closing prayer by Dumbledore called upon the Holy Spirit to be with each and every student and guest, that day and always. For more information about this annual ministry event, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston. jjohnston@hfec.org
View more Triwizard Tournament photos HERE.
Posted on Nov 8, 2021 in Children, Fellowship, General, Outreach |
Photos credit: Ruth Everett
On Friday, October 29th, Holy Family hosted its second annual Trunk or Treat. This year’s event was held in the parish hall due to rainy weather. Eleven Holy Family households hosted decorated booths for children to trick or treat safely indoors. Great fun was had by all. For more information about Holy Family’s events for children, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston.
jjohnston@hfec.org.
View more Trunk or Treat photos HERE.
Posted on Sep 9, 2021 in General |
Holy Family newsletter: September 12, 2021
