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Are you interested in learning more about how someone joins the Catholic Church? The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which a person is initiated as an adult into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. Through this process, an adult is formed in the Christian faith, with the local parish community serving as both catechists and models. OCIA is for three groups of people: those who have never been baptized in any faith; people who were baptized in another Christian faith; and baptized Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church, use this form. You can also reach out to Sabina at scarter@hffdl.org or Fr. Waddell at frwaddell@hffdl.org at Holy Family Catholic Community to learn more. Classes begin this month!

Are you a high school student looking for an experience that will evangelize, equip, and empower you to become a radical and joyful disciple? Then consider joining Holy Family for the Steubenville – Joliet Youth Conference next June. Enjoy keynote speakers, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and much more at the Conference! Registration is now open on our website at hffdl.org/hs. Don’t wait! Spots are limited.

Holy Family is excited to send a special care package to your college‑aged student! Whether they’re studying on campus, serving for a year, or diving into another immersive learning experience, Holy Family wants them to feel the love, support, and prayers of their Catholic family.

Let’s brighten their day and remind them they’re never far from home! Fill out the form by October 11, 2026: https://form.jotform.com/262015375771154

Join Holy Family at 2:00 pm this Sunday, October 11 as we raise our hearts in prayer to our Blessed Mother Mary at our Marian Procession & Rosary Rally. The procession will begin inside St. Mary Church, 59 E. Merrill Ave., and process south on Main Street to 2nd Street to Macy Street to return to St. Mary’s. If you are unable to join the procession, you are welcome to pray the Rosary with us at St. Mary.

This month, Holy Family is once again partnering with Odyssey Cinema to sponsor Faith-Based Secret Cinema at 1:00 pm this Sunday, October 11 at the theatre, 1131 W. Johnson St. What is the film? You will find out when the lights go down! Purchase your tickets at the door or purchase now at hffdl.org/event/cinema-oct26. Online service fees may apply.

Are you looking for conversations about faith, life, and the experiences that connect us all? Listen to Holy Family’s new podcast, Shores of Faith, with Fr. Ryan Pruess! Every other Tuesday, tune in to listen to Fr. Ryan talk with people from throughout our community about their faith and the moments that have shaped them. Our first episode features former Green Bay Packer and current Marian University Senior Vice President for

University Relations George Koonce and will be available this Tuesday! For more information, visit hffdl.org/shores.

This Wednesday, October 14, all young adults ages 18-29 can enjoy an evening around the bonfire at the Holy Family Rectory, W4587 Fourth Street Road. First, attend 6:00 pm Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 200 S. Peters Ave., then come to the Rectory at 6:30 pm to spend time with our Priest Team and your fellow young adults at our bonfire!

Families invited to parish Domestic Church Family Night Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Families can come together and learn about living as a faith-filled family this Wednesday, October 14 at Sacred Heart School. The evening will begin with a potluck in the Sacred Heart School Gym from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Please bring a dish to pass! From 6:30 to 7:30 pm, there will be something for everyone! Parents can attend a workshop on staying rooted in your own faith, while grades 1-4 will have fun with faith-based activities. Students in 5th–7th grade are invited to join Holy Family for Open the Word, a night to grow in faith, ask questions, and explore the Bible together in the Sacred Heart Victory Center. Students in grades 8-12 will head into the basement to play a game of Jeopardy! Please note: Childcare is available for children ages 3+, no diapers please.

Upcoming Dates: October 14 • November 11 • January 13 • March 10

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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 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

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