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Join Holy Family and St. Mary’s Springs Academy in celebrating those who make a difference in our Catholic community at our Cor Unum Awards! The Cor Unum Awards will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Holy Family Church, and begin with hors d’oeuvres & drinks from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, followed by our Cor Unum Awards Prayer Service at 7:00. The cost is $30 per person.

To reserve your spot, please visit https://smsacademy.org/corunum by Monday, September 7.

Join Holy Family as they celebrate Labor Day with a special Labor Day Outdoor Mass at St. Peter Church, N8079 Church Road, Malone, on Monday, September 7 at 8:00 am. Those who attend are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. Please note that the Holy Family Parish Office will be closed that day in observance of the holiday.

All young adults ages 18-29 are invited to enjoy a fun evening of ultimate frisbee with their fellow young adults from the parish at Lakeside Park on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm. Park on Frazier Drive and meet by the shelter near the splash pad.

Raise your voice in song for the Lord by joining one of Holy Family’s parish choirs! The parish has several choirs for you to join including the Holy Family/Sacred Heart Choir, Our Risen Savior Choir, St. Peter Choir, and Children’s Choir (for children 2nd-8th grade). Choirs rehearse once a week and lead the music at Mass on a regular basis. The Holy Family/Sacred Heart Choir will begin rehearsing on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 pm and the St. Peter Choir will begin to rehearse on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm to prepare for their first Mass on Sunday, September 20. Children’s Choir will return on Thursday, September 10 and rehearse weekly from 4:00 to 4:45 pm at Holy Family Church. To learn about these choirs, visit hffdl.org/choir or contact the Parish Office.

All interested and committed to serving as a Lector at any of Holy Family’s churches for the next liturgical year should attend the parish’s Lector Training on Monday, September 14 at 6:00 pm in Holy Family Church. New books for all lectors will be provided at the meeting. Those who would like to lector this year but are unable to attend should contact Summer Anderson at summera@hffdl.org.

Mark Your Calendars! High School Youth Group is Back!

Calling all high school students! Come join Holy Family for fun, fellowship, faith, and time together at High School Youth Group!

When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
Where: Sacred Heart School Basement
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

Looking for upcoming activities and events? Be sure to check the activity bulletin boards at church and Facebook! Fr. Durand will also have a list of upcoming activities available.

Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and come join us—we can’t wait to see you there!

For the Unbaptized and those Baptized in other Christian Faiths. Join Holy Family Staff and Fr. Durand on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 in the South Hall at Holy Family from 5:30-6:30pm to learn more about joining the Catholic Church.

Contact Sabina at scarter@hffdl.org or 920 921 0580 ext. 501, at Holy Family for more details.

Adult Confirmation Classes start September 9, 2026

Have you graduated from High School? Are you Baptized Catholic, and have already received Reconciliation and First Communion in the Catholic Church? Are you wanting to be confirmed in the Catholic faith? Consider joining Holy Family’s Adult Confirmation program.

Please contact the Director of Christian Formation for more information at (920) 921-0580 ext. 501 or fill out the registration form by clicking here. The Sacrament of Confirmation will deepen and strengthen your relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit. Adults needing preparation for confirmation will attend classes to ready themselves for the Sacrament which is celebrated at various times throughout the year. OCIA /Adult Confirmation Registration/Interest Form

Any high school students interested in traveling with Holy Family to the March for Life in January 2027 are encouraged to attend the parish’s Informational Meeting immediately following the 10:00 am Mass at Holy Family Church on Sunday, September 13. The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country coming together to celebrate life.

The trip will take place from January 20-22, 2027. For any questions about attending, please contact Fr. Durand at frdurand@hffdl.org.

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Join the Sisters of St. Agnes for contemplative prayer on one Sunday each month from 4-5 p.m in the CSA Chapel (320 County Rd K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937).

The prayer time begins and ends with a prayer. Silence is maintained in the interim to allow for personal prayers. This prayer is for our country, for peace in the world, and for family and friends.

Join us for your special needs and graces. All are welcome to participate for the hour or a portion of it.

Please arrive by 4pm.
Remaining dates for 2026 are September 13, October 11, November 15, December 13.

The Mission Integration Committee of Marian University is pleased to present a speakers series focusing on Catholic Social Teaching. Each session will focus on a single theme of Catholic Social Teaching and explore it through the lens of a CSA Corporate Stance and a Marian major. The series will take place from 3-4 p.m. in Marian University’s Stayer Auditorium. Each session is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed to the CSA YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@csasisters

September 29 Theme: Call to Family, Community, and Participation
CSA Corporate Statements: Human Trafficking
CSA Speakers: Sr. Rhea Emmer
Division/Major: Jennifer Farvour – Social Work

October 27 Theme: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
CSA Corporate Statements: Women and Church in Society
CSA Speakers: Sr. Julie Ann Krahl
Division/Major: Taylor Bufton – Counselor

Save the dates for the rest of the series and visit www.csasisters.org for additional details.
November 17 Theme: Rights and Responsibilities
January 26 Theme: We are One Human Family
February 23 Theme: The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
March 23 Theme: Care for God’s Creation
April 13 Theme: Life and Dignity of the Human Person

On Thursday, September 17, Sister Dianne Bergant, CSA, will talk about unity and diversity from a theological perspective.

The event will take place at the Prairie Theater and Event Center (400 University Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with remarks beginning at 6 p.m. The audience is invited to engage with the speaker via a Q&A segment after remarks and again informally during a reception in The Winnebago Room with heavy hors d’oeuvres. During the reception, two tables will be available for optional participation in facilitated discussion between attendees.

Registration is greatly appreciated at www.csasisters.org. This event is the second in a three-part series on the theme “To Form A More Perfect Union: Division and Unity in the USA at 250” presented by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

Speakers will explore the enduring principles of the U.S. Constitution and their relevance to today’s challenges. From the roots of representative democracy to the evolving meaning of liberty and justice, each of the three lectures will aim to deepen public understanding and inspire constructive engagement.

A livestream will also be available on the CSA YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@csasisters

Sisters & Seekers is based on a national program called Nuns & Nones. Our purpose is to come together as women from diverse spiritual backgrounds and belief systems to reflect on the deeper meaning and spiritual questions of our lives in a world that is chaotic, polarized, and fear-driven. Sisters & Seekers gatherings follow these guiding principles: (1) Create safe places for relationship, dialogue, inquiry, and spiritual practice that can inform personal social action. (2) Welcome mutual learning and pluralistic thought- not persuasion of belief. (3) Aim to root oneself in a personal spiritual foundation that can bring forth a more just and loving world, no longer dependent on systems of extraction and oppression. (4) At best, grows into a supportive, welcoming and committed community (5) Led by a Guiding Committee composed of two capable Sisters and two Seekers.

Please RSVP to Sister Edie at csaedie@gmail.com.
Gatherings are 5:30 pm-7:00 pm every first Wednesday from September 2026 through May 2027

Season of Creation unites the global Christian family from September 1 until October 4 in celebrating the wonders of Creation.

On September 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Family Hall, we will watch and discuss “The Letter,” a documentary film about how our spiritual values call us to take action on the planetary emergency.

On September 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the CSA Motherhouse, we celebrate the annual Earth Fair! Visit informational and interactive booths from Earth-focused exhibitors and participate in eco-spirituality activities near the solar array and at the top of the Niagara escarpment.
On September 29 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Founders Hall at the CSA Motherhouse, join a watch party & discussion of the Faith In Place Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit Keynote featuring Bill McKibben.
Visit csasisters.org for more information on any of the Season of Creation Events or call 920-907-2300 with questions.