Parish Updates Community Updates

Altar Server Training previously scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at Holy Family Church has been cancelled. Holy Family will share a new date once it has been rescheduled.

The fall session for Confirmation Candidates begins Sunday, October 5. Students will meet at Presentation Church by entering the North side of the building. Class will begin at 9:00 am and go through 1:00 pm. Don’t forget to sign up for the potluck!

Holy Family Catholic Community welcomes anyone who may be interested in becoming Catholic to learn more about the faith with OCIA! OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation, formerly RCIA) is for those adults who are not baptized, those from other faith traditions, and those baptized Catholic, but not raised Catholic. Come and learn about the true Catholic Faith. Sessions will start in October. Please visit hffdl.org/become_catholic or call Sabina at the Parish Office for more information.

In the lead up to Holy Family’s Marian Procession & Rosary Rally on Sunday, October 12, a Rosary Novena will be prayed at Presentation, 705 Michigan Ave., NFDL, every night from Friday, October 3 through Saturday, October 11 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The novena will conclude at the Marian Procession on Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Holy Family is looking for volunteers to help with their Faith and Family night on Wednesday, October 8, as well as the Marian Procession on October 12. Faith and Family night is in need of volunteers to help greet, play games with the kids, and help in the childcare room. The Marian Procession needs kids to throw flowers as part of the procession in honor of Mary. If you are available to help with either day, please contact Trisha Zimmerman at trishaz@hffdl.org.

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will hold a brat fry after Masses at St. Mary and Holy Family on Saturday, October 11-Sunday, October 12. Brats will be available for a freewill donation at the following Masses: 4:00 pm on October 11, and 8:00 am and 10:00 am on October 12 at Holy Family, and 4:00 pm on October 11 and 9:00 am and 11:00 am on October 12 at St. Mary’s.

Young adults can enjoy free appetizers, grab a free beverage, and connect with others who want to explore their faith in a more meaningful way at Holy Family’s Brewing the Faith Series on Wednesday, October 15. This fall’s series will discuss Catholic Spiritualities and how to incorporate them into our lives with this month’s program focused on the Franciscan Order!

Come to Mass at 6:00 pm at Holy Family, and then go across the street to El Patron Mexican Bar & Grill, 306 Fourth Street Way, for the talk at 7:00 pm.

New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center is searching for volunteers and paid employees to assist in living out its mission of being a Christ-centered pregnancy care home providing a nurturing environment for pregnant women in crisis situations. If anyone is interested in learning more about signing up, please contact Kelly at (920) 923-1484.
Available positions are:
• Evening Volunteer Shift: 4:30 to 8:00 pm. Duties include sharing a meal with our residents, along with supervision and mentorship of our residents.
• Overnight Volunteer Shift: 8:00 pm to 7:00 am. Duties include supervision and mentorship of our residents. Volunteers may sleep in a private room with a bed and tv provided.
• Weekend Paid Shifts: Available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for those seeking part-time employment. Duties include supervision and mentorship of our residents.

The Holy Family Warming Shelter is looking for a part-time Seasonal Associate for the 2025-2026 Shelter season. The Seasonal Associate is responsible ensuring the provision of a safe, welcoming, and supporting environment for individuals experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months with compassion, empathy, dignity, and respect. This role involves assisting in the daily operations of the shelter overnight. To apply, please visit hffdl.org/jobs.

Join Mary Jo Neumann, MS, at 10:00 am on Monday, October 6 in Holy Family Hall for her informative program, “Integration the Six Pillars of Health – Nutrition, Physical Activity & Sleep.” We will explore practical approaches to integrating essential lifestyle management practices. This discussion will focus on three foundational pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. Please contact Terry at (920) 921-0580 ext. 101 to register.

Bring the whole family to Holy Family’s Faith & Family Night on Wednesday, October 8 at Sacred Heart School! The night will begin with a potluck at 5:30 pm – please bring a dish to pass! After, at 6:30 pm, parents can attend the Building Your Domestic Church Parent Session and learn more about how you can form your child’s heart through virtue. During this time, high school students can join our High School Youth Group, while elementary-age students play games. Childcare will be available for children ages 3 and up.

Holy Family would like to send a care package to your college student! You can let them know their Catholic family is supporting and praying for them while they are at college, participating in a year of service, or other immersive learning experience. Please fill out the form at hffdl.org/college by October 12, 2025 and will send out packages for them to enjoy!

All women are invited to celebrate the beauty of their Catholic faith at the annual Women of Christ Conference on Saturday, November 15, at the Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield. Under this year’s theme of “Anchored in Hope, you will take part in Adoration and Confession and hear from dynamic speakers. You will also have the opportunity to shop the Christmas market. Tickets are $47 through October 25 and available at womenofchrist.net. Please note that Holy Family will not offer a bus to the conference this year.

Please join the Fond du Lac Chapter WI Right to Life for our annual Stand for Life this Sunday from 2-3p.m.

Tired of cooking? Need a night out? Please help support your local pro life group! The Fond du Lac Chapter of WI Right to Life is hosting a Culver’s Night on October 14 from 5-8 at the East Johnson Street Culvers.

At St. Mary’s Springs Academy, we are committed to educating the whole child — academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. This year, every dollar raised through the Catholic Schools Walk will directly benefit our Pupil Services Department, which provides essential support to every SMSA student.

Pupil Services encompasses four vital areas of student life and growth:
Academic – differentiated learning, enrichment, and intervention to ensure every child thrives in the classroom.

Spiritual – opportunities for students to grow in faith through worship, service, and community.

Social Emotional – licensed counselors who guide students in their academic, personal, and career development.

Physical – onsite nursing support for physical, mental, and emotional health needs.

Over the coming weeks, each Walk communication will highlight more detail about these services and how they make an impact on the lives of our students and families. We also warmly invite our SMSA community to join our students on campus, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14–15, as they walk the track in celebration of Catholic education. A schedule of class walk times will be shared in future communications.

Together, we can support the whole child at SMSA. If you would like to support our Catholic Schools Walk and the work of Pupil Services you may donate by clicking here.

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