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On Saturday, November 1, Holy Family will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints by offering several Masses. They will offer Vigil Masses at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 31 at Holy Family and in Spanish at 7:00 pm at St. Mary with Confessions prior from 6:15 to 6:45 pm. On Saturday, November 1, they will offer Mass at 8:00 am at Holy Family with Confession to follow at 8:30 am, as well as Mass at 10:00 am at St. Mary. Although the Solemnity of All Saints is usually a Holy Day of Obligation, because it falls on a Saturday this year, it is not. However, Holy Family Catholic Community still encourages you to join them for Mass.

On Sunday, November 2, Holy Family Catholic Community will celebrate All Souls’ Day, also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, a day dedicated to praying for our beloved dead. They will remember parishioners who passed away between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 with a Memorial slideshow at all Holy Family weekend Masses (4:00 pm November 1, 8:00 am & 10:00 am November 2). The Memorial Mass will be livestreamed at 8:00 am on Sunday, November 2. Following the Masses at 8:30 am at St. Peter and 10:00 am at Our Risen Savior on Sunday, November 2, there will be a procession through their cemeteries to pray for the beloved dead.

Kids can learn about the life of Saint Francis Cabrini at Holy Family’s Faith Builders Club for Kids following the 10:00 am Mass at Holy Family on Sunday, November 2 and 9:00 am Mass at St. Mary on Sunday, November 9. Join your child or grandchild in a video lesson and craft, and in 15 minutes, you‘ll learn something new and have a fun craft to take home!

Holy Family’s Living Nativity is back and grander than ever before! Come see the beautiful retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth with live animals, music from the choirs, and more in this popular event at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 7 at Holy Family Church. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 3 at hometowntickets.com/hf or the Parish Office for $18 each plus tax. Children age 3 and under are free, but still must reserve a seat. Seats are limited so get your tickets early!

Support Holy Family high school students’ trip to the Steubenville Youth Conference in Joliet, Illinois, in June by eating at Culver’s, 969 E. Johnson St., from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, November 3. A portion of the sales from that night will benefit the students. Donations will be accepted as well. Please keep an eye out for conference sign up! It will be shared soon.

All interested and committed to serving as a lector at any of the Holy Family church sites for the next liturgical year should plan on attending the lector training on Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 pm at Holy Family Church. Continuing lectors should bring their new lector books along with them for this session. New lectors are welcome. If you’d like to lector this year but are unable to attend, please contact Michelle O’Brien at michelleo@hffdl.org. A link with recorded session will be shared with all those unable to attend.

Mark your calendars! Holy Family will Celebrate the Holy Family Gala on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to celebrate the good work you make possible in their parish! This beautiful night will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner catered by Chef Jack’s, games, silent auction, live music, and special presentation. Table and seat reservations will open in January.

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