All police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, emergency dispatchers, and EMS personnel are invited to attend Holy Family Catholic Community's Blue Mass at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 8 at Holy Family Church. The Mass will honor all those who serve and protect our community in the public safety field and pray for their future protection. Those who attend are encouraged to wear their uniforms and have a flag to representing their agency in the Gathering Space. People of all faiths are welcome! A social with refreshments will follow.
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
Pray for our country during our Eucharistic Procession and Rosary Rally at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 8. The Procession with the Blessed Sacrament will begin at St. Mary and end at Veterans Park on the corner of Main Street and Western Avenue. In the event of inclement weather, the rally will take place at St. Mary's Church.
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.