Parish Updates Community Updates
Registration for high school students looking to attend the Steubenville-St. Paul Conference July 26-28 will begin on February 9. This is a weekend conference that evangelizes, equips, and empowers high school youth to become radical, joyful disciples. There are 20 spots reserved, which will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. The parish will host an informational meeting for the trip on Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 pm in the Sacred Heart School Basement. If you are interested in participating in the conference, please attend the meeting and fill out the interest form at hffdl.org/event/steubenville2024/ Registration will be posted on the site as well.
Holy Family is hiring for its High School Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Coordinator position. This role collaborates with the Priest Team and Director of Christian Formation to manifest the vision for the catechetical and sacramental life of the parish through the High School Formation Program and Confirmation Preparation Program, including weekend retreats. In addition to managing these programs in accordance USCCB & Archdiocesan guidelines, the coordinator will organize Youth Group and oversee and assist catechists and other volunteers assisting in various Formation programs, prayer experiences, events, etc. A bachelor’s degree in theology/education/social work/psychology from a Catholic institution of higher learning is preferred. At least two years of experience in a parish or Catholic school setting as a catechist, teacher, or administrator are required. To apply, please click here.
Experience a night of reverent worship at Holy Family’s monthly Cor Jesu on Thursday, February 1. Taking place the first Thursday of each month at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 705 Michigan Ave., North Fond du Lac. Cor Jesu begins at 6:30 pm with Adoration and Confession, followed by Mass with music at 7:30 pm.
Disney Universe Trivia Night! Bring your friends and family to this free trivia night following the 4:00 pm Mass in Holy Family Hall, 271 Fourth Street Way, on Saturday, February 3. You will answer questions spanning the Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney classics catalogue. Admission is free, and pizza, snacks, and water will be available for purchase. Prizes will be awarded!
Calling all card players! Holy Family will host its Euchre Tournament on Sunday, February 4 at Holy Family Hall (inclement weather date: February 11). Join the parish for the afternoon to play Euchre and enjoy food and beverages. Sign-in begins at 11:00 am and the tournament will begin at 12:00 pm. Partners will be randomly assigned. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $20 per person, which includes food and beverages, and can be paid on the day of the event.
Pre-register by calling the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 or by visiting online. Registration for the tournament will initially be limited to the first 60 people. The tournament may be able to walk-ins if there are open spots available that day. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
Holy Family invites high school students to join them on their trip to the Steubenville-St. Paul Conference July 26-28. Steubenville-St. Paul is a weekend conference that evangelizes, equips, and empowers high school youth to become radical, joyful disciples. There are 20 spots reserved which will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. The parish will host an informational meeting for the trip on Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 pm in the Sacred Heart School Basement. If you are interested in participating in the conference, please attend the meeting and fill out the interest form below.
Eat great food and support the Holy Family Warming Shelter when you purchase burgers, Blizzards, and other treats from Dairy Queen, 635 W. Johnson St., from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13. Proceeds from sales that day will benefit the Holy Family Warming Shelter.
You can help ease financial strain on eight local homeless and crisis programs in Fond du Lac by donating to 101.7/91.9 FM Fond du Lac and FOX 11’s Help for the Homeless Drive taking place February 11-March 3 at Holy Family Catholic Community.
The drive will collect items to serve those in need in our community. Needed items include: bathroom tissue, cleaning supplies, dental care, deodorant, diapers/baby care, face/bath soap, feminine care, hair care, laundry detergent, paper towels, razors, and trash bags. All donations can be dropped off in boxes marked for the drive at any of Holy Family’s churches. Thank you!
This month, Holy Family’s Faith Builders Club for Kids will welcome children and their families to learn about the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a lesson and craft!
The club will meet for 15 minutes following the 10:00 am Mass at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, on Sunday, February 11 and following the 9:00 am Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 200 S. Peters Ave., Sunday, February 18.
Holy Family Catholic Community will host this year’s Catholic Charities’ Lenten Luncheon for the region on February 27! Archbishop Listecki will honor three awardees with the Treasures of the Church Award, given for their compassionate service in their community.
This year’s awards will be presented to: Joe and Diane Thome, Fr. John Radetski, and the Solutions Center. Holy Family invites you to join the parish for a simple lunch during the Lenten season with Archbishop Listecki, Treasures of the Church Awardees and friends of Catholic Charities! For more information and to register, please visit www.ccmke.org/Lenten-Luncheons.
Children can sing their hearts out and show their love for the Lord when they lead the music at Mass with the Holy Family Children’s Choir! Children in grades 2-8 are invited to join the choir, which rehearses at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, on Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm through May, and leads the music at Mass once a month. You do not need to register your child for them to participate. Come to rehearsal to receive a schedule. To hear why children enjoy participating in this choir, please watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iusnWqmyRg
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Church and your faith and do so with your fellow Catholics? Then join one—or more—of Holy Family’s Small Groups and Bible Studies beginning this winter! Groups and studies are a great way to connect with others through the faith and to learn more about the Catholic Church and God’s message for us. You can learn more about available classes and register now on Holy Family’s website at hffdl.org/sm.
Calling all mothers, wife’s and busy women! A faith study through Holy Family is starting on Friday mornings from 8:15-9:45 on January 19th – March 22.
Walking with a Purpose: Seven Priorities that Make Life Work
Lisa Brenninkmeyer understands how it feels when life is stuck on the spin cycle. As a mother of seven, she knows we don’t just need to be told what kind of women we should be. We need some help getting there.
Drawing from her own experience of balancing marriage, motherhood, and work inside and outside the home, Lisa helps you uncover the key to living a busy life with inner calm. What’s the secret? Identifying key priorities, and doing first what matters most.
With humor and wisdom, Lisa will help you:
Stop striving and rest in God’s unconditional love.
– Experience new hope in your marriage.
– Reach your child’s heart.
– Create clarity in a cluttered home.
– Find friendships that go below the surface and satisfy.
– Discover your passion and purpose.
Once in awhile, things may seem as if they’re under control, but we want to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances. God wants us to daily experience the joy and contentment that comes from knowing we have given our all to what he considers most important. The abundant and purposeful life we were created to live is just around the corner.
Are you searching for meaning in your life and wondering what path God has in mind for you? If you are asking these questions or questions like them, the Catholic way of life awaits you. Join Holy Family’s Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults program, or RCIA. RCIA is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. Adults from other faith traditions and those baptized Catholic but not raised Catholic are also welcome. The program will begin this month.
What is the central question of your life right now?
Join us in an exploration of your own spirituality and discussion of spiritual resources and journeys that are respectful of all belief systems. Five spiritual directors from the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes will guide us in exploring the landscape of spirituality.
Breakfast with Women: Energizing Spirits will be held on March 7, 2024, in downtown’s historic Hotel Retlaw. Check-in and breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. The event will start promptly at 8:15 a.m. with presentation, discussion, and panel questions until 9:30, after which, attendees are welcome to stay for continued reflecting and connecting with others in the room until 10:00 a.m.
$15 tickets and details at www.csasisters.org/breakfast
On Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 The Fond Du Lac Chapter of Wisconsin Right to Life is hosting a comedy show at Horace Mann Performing Arts Center in North Fond du Lac.
Comedian Andy Beningo, who was named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine, will be performing his clean and clever “everyman” material that centers around his wife and kids, short lived career as a middle school teacher and his aging parents dealing with technology. He has performed in all 50 US States, in Canada and in Europe, and is best known for his Drybar Comedy special, which has over 7 million views on social media. The show will feature opening act Des Mulrooney, a comedian from Chicago that made his big screen debut in the film “The Road Dog.” The show is FREE to attend, but free will donations are accepted and appreciated. The show beings at 7PM.