You can help to save a life when you donate blood! Holy Family will host a blood drive from 12:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10 at Holy Family Hall. Sign up to donate by visiting https://bit.ly/HFApril24Drive or calling 877-232-4376.
All mom's and children are invited to join the Moms Group! Meeting on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 am in Holy Family Hall, the Moms Group is an informal gathering where moms can enjoy fellowship and children can play together.
Kids of all ages, particularly those in grades pre-K through sixth, are invited to join us after the 10:00 am Mass at Holy Family Church on the second Sunday of the month for the parish’s fun Faith Builders Club for Kids! Children will enjoy a short mini lesson about the Catholic faith, which will include a video and a craft, while parents enjoy refreshments in the Fireside Room. Topics for this year include: September 10 - Gospel of Matthew October 8 - St. Therese of Lisieux November 12 – Pope St. Peter December 10 – The Holy Family January 14 – Baptism of Jesus February 11 – Sacred Heart of Jesus March 10 – St. Patrick April 14 – Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help May 12 – The Holy Spirit
Join us at Our Risen Savior on Sunday, April 14 after the 10:00 am Mass for our Patronal Feast Day fellowship. We will serve a hot breakfast with desserts. The Patronal Feast Day for Our Risen Savior falls on the 3rd Sunday of Easter (April 14) and will replace the fellowship that would normally occur on the third Sunday of April (April 21).
On Monday, April 15, we will celebrate the completion of St. Mary's bell automation project and 158 years of the bell tolling in downtown Fond du Lac with our St. Mary's Bell Rededication Ceremony! Through this new bell system, the bell will toll on the hour, as well as for funerals and weddings. It will also play the Angelus at noon and 6:00 pm daily. Join us outside St. Mary's Church at 11:50 am on Monday, April 15 for the bell blessing. A small reception will follow the 12:10 pm Mass inside the church. PLEASE NOTE: This date is based on current installations estimates and will be updated if needed. Please check back for updates.
Are you struggling with grief? Holy Family 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, beginning January 15 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 or for any questions, please email Mary Denzin at mdenzin@hffdl.org.
