Register now for First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation
Registration remains open for Holy Family Catholic Community’s Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Children in grades 2-4 can receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion through this program. Preparation for First Reconciliation will occur in the Fall and preparation for First Holy Communion will occur in the Spring. To register, visit hffdl.org/CF.
Men’s Group Set to Return – Wednesday Mornings
The Holy Family Men’s Group, also known as the Brotherhood of St. Ambrose, invites men to join them each week for breakfast, a video program, and small group discussion as part of the “That Man is You” program Wednesday mornings from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. from September 15th to December 15th. The program blends the Church’s teachings with medical and social science to address the pressures facing men as fathers and husbands in today’s society.
Join the Holy Family Children’s Choir – Rehearsals each Thursday
The Holy Family Children’s Choir will resume this month, and is open to all students reading age through 8th grade. Children’s Choir sings for one Mass per month, as well as for special events like the Living Nativity and Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals are held at Holy Family Church every Thursday at 3:30 p.m., and will begin on September 16th. Visit hffdl.org or contact the Choir Director, Eva Thelen-Dunphy, for more information.
Healthy Living Program – Begins September 13th
Join Mary Jo Neumann, MS, this fall as she shares ways we can all live healthier lives. Sessions take place on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Holy Family Church Hall. Topics include “Home Safety Tips” on September 13th, “Nutritional Needs as we Age” on October 11th, and “Healthy Holiday Tips” on November 8th. All sessions will include a Q&A period. Registration is required by contacting Erin Cobb at (920) 921-0580 ext. 301.
Holy Family Offers Meal Program for Those in Need – Held on Tuesdays
Holy Family Catholic Community’s Blessed Bites program offers to-go meals, canned goods, and cleaning/care items to those in need each week. The program takes place at St. Mary’s Church, 59 E. Merrill Ave., Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.—or until meals are gone. All who are in need are welcome.
Laudato Si’ Study – Wednesday Nights
Holy Family’s Human Concerns Ministry will host a study of Pope Francis’ document on caring for creation, Laudato Si’, on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. through October 13th in the Fireside Room at Holy Family Church. Copies of Laudato Si’ will be available. Contact Kelsey Carter with questions kelseyc@hffdl.org.
Magnifikids Available
MagnifiKids are available in the back of each Holy Family site for the new month on a first come, first served basis (one packet is for the whole month). MagnifiKid is the ideal spiritual guide for your children (ages 6-12), perfectly adapted to their lives.