Holy Family Catholic Community will host “Grief Share,” a 13-week support group and seminar designed to help people rebuild their lives after loss. The group will meet Mondays, August 21-November 20 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in the Holy Family Board Room. Those interested in joining the group must register, but can join the program after the start date. To sign up, please email Mary Denzin at mdenzin@hffdl.org.
Holy Family Catholic Community, Marian University, and the Fond du Lac County Area United Way will host a screening of the affecting documentary "The Invisible Class" at 5:30 pm in the Marian University Stayer Center. This documentary explores what it is like to be homeless in America, addressing its systemic causes, and challenging stereotypes. All are encouraged to attend, particularly those who are interested in volunteering at or supporting the Holy Family Warming Shelter. To learn more about the Holy Family Warming Shelter, please click here.
The Holy Family Quilters meet every Tuesday morning from 8:00 to 10:00 am in the St. Mary's Church basement. All the quilts that we make go to the less fortunate people in the area. We also make lap quilts for the area nursing homes. We can use small pieces or yardage of new material to make the tops and clean blankets and mattress pads, also any sewing items. These items can be dropped off at the church office, or call Dorothy, 921-5543, or Catherine, 539-0313 for pick up.
Every Tuesday at St. Mary Church, those in need can get a free to-go meal, canned goods, and hygiene/cleaning items through the Blessed Bites program. Items are available from 4:30 to 5:30 pm - or until meals are gone. All who are in need are welcome. En St. Mary Church, artículos que puedes llevar gratuitos son: productos enlatados y los artículos de cuidado personal / limpieza, están disponibles a través de Blessed Bites los martes de 4:30 a 5:30 pm, hasta agotar existencia.
You are invited to join dozens of men every Wednesday morning from 5:30 to 7:00 am in the Holy Family North Hall, 271 Fourth Street Way, for Men’s Group beginning September 6, 2023. The St. Ambrose Men’s Group hosts “That Man is You” every Wednesday. The morning includes a full breakfast, a video for the program at 6:00 am, and a small group discussion. That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive! This year’s theme is “Worthy of the Call” and will focus on discovering and embracing the call to live a life worthy of the call you have received! No registration is required – you can join at any time! There is a cost of $10 for materials.. . Leader: Mike Frydryk (mfrydryk@kondex.com or 920-602-0155) For more information, visit paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you.
Blood Drive now at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm rather than previously scheduled time. Help to save lives by donating blood at our Holy Family Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm in Holy Family Hall, 271 Fourth Street Way. Sign up today at bit.ly/holyfamilycatholicoct11 or by calling 877-232-4376. Those who donate will receive a pair of Versiti Halloween socks while supplies last.
Learn how to take the Catholic faith out of the doors of the church and into your home at our Building the Domestic Church sessions! Each session will include a lesson on the night's topic by one of our priests, a sharing from one our parish couples, a challenge to live out the topic, and free resources to take home. Topics for this year include: October 11: Getting Your Kids to Heaven - Fostering their VocationNovember 8: Avoiding the occult - What the devil might be using to get inside your homeJanuary 10: Talking to your kids about their bodies - teaching of Theology of the BodyMarch 13: Devoting your Family to the Trinity - developing a relationship with the Trinity