Parish Updates

Among Us Catholic Youth Group – Thursdays

Youth grades 6-12 are invited to join the Holy Family Catholic Community Among Us Youth Group for games, small groups, candlelight prayer, and food. The group meets on 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (5th) Thursdays of the month throughout the year from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, 678 Western Ave.


Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build – April 8th – 9th

Volunteers are needed to help Holy Family Catholic Community build beds for children ages 3-17 in the Fond du Lac area at its Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build on Friday and Saturday, April 8th – 9th. The program has a goal of making sure that every child in the city has a bed to sleep in each night. Call Kelsey at (920) 921-0580 ext. 504 to sign up for a shift or to learn more! You can also sign up for a shift by clicking here. This is a great opportunity for service hours!


Tenebrae Service at Our Risen Savior Church – Wednesday April 13th

Come to Our Risen Savior Church, N6499 Co. Rd. Y, Eldorado, WI 54932, at 7:00 pm on April 13 as we join in prayer for the Tenebrae Service. During the service, we will listen to Readings, and watch as candles are gradually extinguished. This service is traditional for Holy Week, and takes place the Wednesday before Holy Thursday.


Holy Family Catholic Community Easter Egg Hunt – April 17

Hop over to the Holy Family Prayer Garden (or Holy Family Hall in the event of inclement weather) for an Easter Egg Hunt following the 10:00 am Mass at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, on Easter Sunday, April 17. Children can search for eggs with treats inside at the hunt. Bags will be provided but children can bring their own baskets if they’d like!


Teens invited to attend Steubenville Conference – July 15th – 17th

Holy Family Catholic Community invites high school students to join its trip to the Steubenville Rochester Conference from July 15-17, 2022. According to the conference’s website, it “is a weekend conference that evangelizes, equips and empowers 8th-12th grade youth to become radical, joyful disciples. Enjoy keynote speakers, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and much more.” For more information, contact Kelsey at kelseyc@hffdl.org or (920) 921-0580 ext. 504.


Life Teen Conference – July 31st – August 7th

High School students are invited to join Holy Family for a trip to the “best camp ever,” July 31-August 7, Life Teen Camp Covecrest. Camp Covecrest is Life Teen’s flagship summer camp. Nestled into the mountains of Northern Georgia, Covecrest provides a scenic place to experience life and encounter Christ. Besides ample activities at camp like a ropes course, human foosball, and wiffle ball stadium, teens have the opportunity to go whitewater rafting! Teens will also hear powerful talks from relatable, funny, and challenging hosts. Life Teen believes deeply in the power and grace of the Sacraments, and provides opportunities to experience God through the Sacraments, including many moments for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and daily Mass. Those interested in learning more about this amazing summer opportunity can fill out this form:

 

Form for more information


Holy Family Catholic Community seeking two Maintenance Assistants

Holy Family Catholic Community has two part-time employment opportunities available! The parish is looking to hire two Maintenance Assistants to help in the important work of keeping its Holy Family sites running and great condition! One position will focus on work at the Holy Family Church site, while the other will focus on the Rectory and the parish’s six church sites. Both positions will require employees to install, repair, and maintain various equipment, as well as to work with volunteers to coordinate maintenance, and tradesmen and supervisors to execute projects. Maintenance assistants do need be able to carry weights greater than 50 pounds, and must have the ability to work on evenings and/or weekends if needed, such as to respond to emergency after-hours situations. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please send a resume, cover letter, completed Archdiocese job application available at hffdl.org/jobs, and three personal references to Ellen Kant at ellenk@hffdl.org. For any questions, please call (920) 921-0580 ext.105.

Community Updates

National Honor Society Blood Drive - April 27th

NHS Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in the SMSA High School Hutter Gymnasium on Wednesday, April 27th. The Blood Drive will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Please be aware we maintain COVID-19 protocols. You will need to sign up for a time slot to give blood, only a limited number walk-ins can be accepted.

 

See or email Ella Blackburn (22eblackburn@smsacademy.org) to make an appointment OR click here and enter 54935 to make an appointment. Students UNDER 16 must fill out a Parent Consent Form, stop in by Dr. Biessman to grab your sheet!

 

On the day of the drive, please remember to bring your Driver’s License or Valid I.D. to your appointment.

 

Please note these eligibility requirements as well before signing up:
Donation frequency:
Every 56 days
You must be in good health and feeling well
You must be at least 16 years old
Weigh at least 110 lbs. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school student donors.

 

If you have any questions please contact jbiessman@smsacademy.org OR 22eblackburn@smsacademy.org with any questions.

 

Thank you for your consideration.


 

Prison Ministry - Taycheedah Women’s Correctional

Taycheedah Women’s Correctional is once again open for our donations. They are seeking yarn and material for sewing projects, knitting and crochet needles as well as pattern books. They are anxious for donations.

 

Any items you have to offer can be brought to the South Lobby office at SMSA now through spring break. Thank you!


Junior Ledger Fastpitch Softball

Interested in joining the Junior Ledger Fastpitch Softball program?

Click here for information.

Click here for the liability waiver

Click here for the COVID-19 waiver


Rec Department Arts & Crafts Expo

Fond du Lac Recreation Department

Springtime Splendor Arts & Crafts Expo

Saturday, April 30, 2022

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$2 admission (kids 10 & under free with paid adult)

Held at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Center

 

Booths with wonderfully handmade items such as unique fiber art, outdoor decorations, resin paintings and decor, wood signs, jewelry, and much more!

 

Like and follow our Facebook page at: Art & Craft Expos – Fond du Lac Recreation Dept for event information and reminders. We have been featuring a Vendor of the Day along with photos of their amazing handmade crafts.

 

Click here to view the flier


 

Aurora Free Injury Evaluation

If pain has moved you from participant to spectator, call Aurora Sports Health to schedule a free injury evaluation. Performed by a licensed athletic trainer, physical therapist or occupational therapist, the free screening includes a pain assessment and recommendations for treatment or physician referral, if needed.  Click here for the assessment.


Speech Therapy at Aurora Health

Speech-language pathologists or speech therapists work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social-communication, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders. 

 

Speech-language pathologists work with any age, from infants to adults, to help restore the ability to communicate, eat safely, remember, understand and solve problems.

 

Have more questions contact us at 920-907-7000 or visit us at aurora.org

Click here for information.