Ash Wednesday 2020
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. – Book of Common Prayer
More photos from Ash Wednesday are available here.
Shrove Tuesday 2020
On February 25th, Holy Family held its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper youth group fundraiser. Guests enjoyed several different types of homemade pancakes and other treats. Special thanks are extended to those who prepared the food and to those who attended to support the youth. For more information about Holy Family youth group projects, please contact Youth Directors Ben and Bethany Paden. youthministry@hfec.org
To view more photos from the
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper,
please click HERE.
#GetLernt: Cooking
Holy Family’s youth group got together on Sunday, February 16th to “get lernt” on making a spaghetti dinner. Complete with vegetables (no plain, buttered noodles here), Holy Family’s young adults learned how to put together a properly sauced Italian dish worthy of Nonna’s recipe book. They experienced how to dice and add fresh ingredients, cook to perfection on the stove, and time everything to be ready at the same moment. Excitement is high for next month when youth leaders attempt to pass on the skills of monetary frugality and budgeting. See you in March! For more information on youth group events at Holy Family, please contact Youth Directors Ben and Bethany Paden. youthministry@hfec.org.
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Singoff at the OK Chorale
On Saturday, January 25th, members of the Holy Family choir performed a fundraiser concert, Funds received offset the cost of participating in a large choir ensemble performance at Lincoln Center in New York City in May 2020 under the composer Pepper Choplin. The concert featured a variety of vocal acts including Broadway numbers, classical selections, sacred pieces, and a crowd sing-along. To make an online donation to support the choir’s trip in May, please click HERE.
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Christmas 2019
Holy Family celebrated the birth of our Lord with three worship services – 5 PM Children’s Service and 11 PM Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning, the unique “Pajama Eucharist” was held at 10 PM when participants are encouraged to “come as they are,” even if that means in holiday pajamas and robes. For more information about worship at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
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Greening of the Church 2019
On Sunday, December 22nd, members of Holy Family spent time decking the halls at the annual Greening of the Church event. Following the preparations for Christmas services. the Brotherhood of St. Andrew members hosted a spaghetti dinner in thanks for their hard work. More photos from this event can be seen HERE.
Breakfast with St. Nicholas 2019
On Saturday, December 7th, the Holy Family chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew hosted Breakfast with St. Nicholas. Families enjoyed a variety of breakfast treats and participated in crafts and games. St. Nicholas himself joined the gathering to share his story and give the children chocolate coins. A special addition this year was a train village with many houses and charaters. St. Nick had a few minutes to take photos with the children before he had to get back to his adventures. For more information about children’s activities at Holy Family, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston jjohnston@hfec.org.
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the Breakfast with St. Nick event.
Stewardship Ingathering 2019
On Sunday, November 24th during both the 8 AM and 10 AM services, Holy Family congregation members gathered to offer their 2020 pledges of financial support to Holy Family and its ministries. Father Bruce blessed the pledges and encouraged those gathered to light a candle as a symbol of their role in the greater #holyvillage. For more information about supporting the worship and ministries at Holy Family, please contact the church office. admin@hfec.org
Parishioners Talk About Faith
On Sunday, November 10th. Holy Family began its 2019 Celebrating Generosity stewardship campaign. Following both the 8 AM and 10 AM services, a brunch presentation was held that featured video reflections from Holy Family congregation members. Additional videos about hope and charity will be presented in upcoming weeks. To view the videos, please CLICK HERE. For more information about stewardship at Holy Family, please contact Holy Family’s Rector, The Reverend Bruce W. Gray. bgray@hfec.org
Halloween Blood Drive 2019
On Sunday, October 27th. Holy Family hosted a Halloween weekend blood drive that would make any vampire happy. Parish members and those in the community were invited to donate blood from 9 AM – 2 PM. More photos from the blood drive can be seen HERE. For more information about outreach projects at Holy Family, please contact Deacon Cathy Scott. cscott@hfec.org