Upcoming Events and General Announcements
Bible Study : Holy Family’s Bible Study group meets in the conference room on 9 AM each Sunday morning. The topic for this study is the Gospel of Luke. View the lesson schedule HERE. Please direct questions to Stephen and Kristine Canter via the church office. admin@hfec.org
Music & Meditation RESCHEDULED- Special Guest: You are warmly invited to a special offering of Music & Meditation on Sunday, January 12th at 7 PM. Jeff McLaughlin, a local musician, teacher, and mindfulness meditation practitioner, will lead an evening of guided meditation with musical accompaniment. Jeff will guide a 20-30 minute meditation with an ambient music soundtrack. Don’t miss this opportunity to slow down and refresh after the busy holiday season! Questions may be directed to Joel Bruns via the church office. admin@hfec.org
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 January 13th. 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 January 13th. Please contact Kristine Canter or the the church office for more information. admin@hfec.org
Book Club: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot, written by Marianne Cronin, is the story of 17 year old Lenni, who is living in the terminally-ill ward of a Scotland hospital, who meets 83 year old Margot (who loves fruitcake!). An unusual friendship forms, and the two women (whose combined ages equal a full century) undertake a century-defining painting project. Both tears and deep-hearted smiles are guaranteed! Join the conversation on Wednesday, January 15th at 3 PM. Contact Fr Bruce for Zoom information for this meeting. bgray@hfec.org
REGISTER NOW! Gospel at Hogwarts: Holy Family invites you to the 2025 Gospel at Hogwarts! This year’s FREE children’s ministry event for kids ages 4-14 will be held on Saturday, January 18th from 6-8 PM. The theme for this event is discipleship, also known as working together as a team to spread the Kingdom of God on earth. Students will visit Hogwarts classrooms as teammates and discover how the disciples of Jesus also worked together to share His message of love and compassion. Come ready to visit with/take photos of your favorite Hogwarts characters. While there is no formal fee to register, donations to offset supplies are gratefully accepted. Familiarity with the Harry Potter books or movies is desirable. Please bring your wand if you have one. Please register to attend to ensure that enough supplies are prepared. Questions may be directed to Jolene Johnston at jjohnston@hfec.org. Come be part of the magic of discipleship. All are welcome! https://tinyurl.com/GospelatHogwarts2025
Support a Teacher & Staff Ministry: Happy 2025! Holy Family welcomes you to the next call out/organizational meeting for the SATS (Support a Teacher and Staff) ministry that partners with Fishers Elementary School. The meeting will be held on Sunday, January 19th in the Youth Group room immediately following the 10 AM service. A major topic of discussion will be plans for the future of SATS as Fishers Elementary moves into its brand new building by this time next year. Please bring a friend…all are welcome! Please reach out to Susie Beard or Jessica Largent with any questions through the church office at admin@hfec.org. Thank you!
Annual Meeting: Holy Family will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, January 26th at 9 AM in the sanctuary. Delegates for Diocesan convention will be elected as well as three new vestry members. Vestry information and the application can be found at www.HolyFamilyFishers.org/Vestry. The church treasurer will present the budget for the calendar year, and Father Bruce will also give his final rector’s address. Ideas and concerns can be submitted to the church office in advance of the meeting. admin@hfec.org
Full Steam Ahead! Please come to celebrate the ministry of Father Bruce and Mother Cathy Gray on Sunday, February 2nd at 11:30 AM in the parish hall. Excitement lies ahead as they close this chapter and begin their next. Whether you are a guest, a long time parishioner, or something in between…all are welcome!
Game Night: The next gathering of Game Night is on Friday, February 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!
Mark Your Calendars! All current 7th through 12th graders are invited on the annual Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to St. Louis, MO on July 6-11, 2025. Participants will work with service partners connected to local Episcopal churches. Youth and adult chaperones will stay at Salem United Methodist Church, located in the Ladue suburb of St. Louis. Service activities will be a mix of social and physical, with opportunities to experience the rich culture of St. Louis. The trip costs just $500 for youth and is free for adult leaders. Contact Ruth Everett, Holy Family Youth Director (youthministry@hfec.org) with any additional questions. More information and the registration form can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/HFECmission2025.
Missionaries of Charity Collection: Holy Family is actively collecting donations of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sleeping bags, and blankets for the guests at Missionaries of Charity shelter in Indianapolis. Please drop off donations in the basket in the Narthex. Thank you for your support and keeping our neighbors in need warm this winter! Please direct questions to the church office. admin@hfec.org
Brain Food – UPDATED LIST! Students at Fishers Elementary need individually wrapped (nut-free) snacks: Pretzels (Rolled Gold, Pepperidge Farm, Herr’s), Popcorn (Skinny Pop, Smartfood, Utz), Cheez-Its, Teddy Grahams, Veggie Straws, Pepperidge Goldfish Crackers (Plain, cheddar, pretzel), Animal Crackers (Barnum, Austin Zoo), Pirate’s Booty, Nilla Wafers, Raisins and other dried fruits. Questions can be directed to the SATS team via the office. admin@hfec.org
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.
Sunday School Registration: Please follow this link to register your children and youth for childcare, Sunday school, and other activities this school year. Great news! There is a “shortcut” version that skips having to fill out your address, emergency contacts, etc. for multiple children in one household. Please complete the form fully once for the first child, then select the shortcut version for additional children. https://tinyurl.com/CMYG2024. Jolene Johnston, PreK-6th grade jjohnston@hfec.org Ruth Everett, 7th-12th grade youthministry@hfec.org