Parish Updates Community Updates

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.

Young adults can gather around the campfire and enjoy a night of fun on Wednesday, October 1! The evening will begin with Mass at 6:00 pm at Holy Family Church, and then after, come to the Sacred Heart Victory Center for a bonfire at 7:00 pm.

Boys and girls in the 3rd grade or older who are interested in serving for Saturday/Sunday Masses at Holy Family, as well as those who are currently serving, are encouraged to attend the Altar Server Training from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 4 at Holy Family Church. The program will cover Altar Server Fundamentals.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will return to St. Peter and Our Risen Savior at the start of the month. The 8:30 am Mass at St. Peter will offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word beginning the first weekend of October. It will also take place at Our Risen Savior the first Sunday of the month beginning October 5. Holy Family is still looking for volunteers to assist in offering this ministry at Sunday Masses at 9:00 am at St. Mary (Sacred Heart), 10:00 am at Our Risen Savior, and 10:00 am at Holy Family. If you are interested in assisting, please contact Trisha at the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 ext. 503 or trishaz@hffdl.org.

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!

Join Holy Family Catholic Community at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 12 at a Marian Procession & Rosary dedicated to the Mother Mary. The Procession will begin inside St. Mary Church, 59 E. Merrill Ave., and process south on Main Street to Second Street to Macy Street and return to St. Mary’s via Macy. If you are unable to process, you are welcome to stay at St. Mary’s and pray the rosary. When the procession returns, we will crown the Mother Mary outdoors, before going inside to finish with song, prayers, and fellowship.

Holy Family’s Children’s Liturgy of the Word is in need of volunteers at many of their Masses. For children ages 4-7 who have not received their First Communion, Children’s Liturgy of the Word provides children with the readings and instruction that allows them to more deeply engage in scripture and the Mass. The children parallel what is happening in the Church but hear the Sunday readings from the Children’s Lectionary, discuss what the readings mean for them, and create their own prayers of the Faithful. In order to keep offering this ministry, Holy Family will need more volunteers at the following Sunday Masses: 8:30 am at St. Peter, 9:00 am at St. Mary (Sacred Heart), 10:00 am at Our Risen Savior, and 10:00 am at Holy Family. If you are interested in assisting, contact Trisha at the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 ext. 503 or trishaz@hffdl.org.

At this time, Children’s Liturgy of the Word will begin at Our Risen Savior on Sunday, October 5 at the 10:00 am Mass and take place on the first Sunday of each month.

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.

The Sisters of St. Agnes are excited to partner with Faith in Place for their upcoming Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit, happening September 29–30, 2025, and featuring keynote speaker Robin Wall Kimmerer. Join an in-person watch party of the keynote, from 6-8 p.m. on September 30 in Founders Hall at the CSA motherhouse (320 County Rd K).

RSVPs requested.
Visit https://www.csasisters.org/news/watch-party-robin-wall-kimmerer-keynote/ for details and to RSVP.

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.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening on Saturday, October 4th, at Fond du Lac High School, and we’re looking for volunteers who want to make a real impact in their community.

Whether you’re helping with setup, cheering on walkers, or guiding participants along the route, your time and energy will help move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteer roles for all ages and abilities. This is your chance to support families, honor loved ones and be part of something meaningful.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAD2BA4F9C70-58201493-walk#/

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