Advent

This Advent season, Holy Family is committed to helping you and your family prepare for the joyous birth of Our Savior by providing opportunities for faith, fellowship, and service.

Advent Penance Service

Thursday, December 7 | 7 pm | Main Sanctuary
Several priests will be available to hear confessions.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday, December 8 | 9 am & 7 pm | Main Sanctuary
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. On this solemnity, we celebrate the conception of Mary, who was born free from original sin.

4th Sunday of Advent will be celebrated on:

Saturday, December 23 | 5:00 Vigil | Main Sanctuary
Sunday, December 24 | 8:30 am | Main Sanctuary
Sunday, December 24 |11:00 am | Main Sanctuary

December 24, Christmas Eve Masses:

Sunday, December 24 | 4:00 pm| Main Sanctuary
Sunday, December 24 | 4:30 pm | Parish Hall
Sunday, December 24 | 6:30 pm | Main Sanctuary
Sunday, December 24 | 9:00 pm | Main Sanctuary

December 25, Christmas Day Mass:

Monday, December 25 | 9:00 am| Main Sanctuary

Women's Morning of Reflection

November 30 | 9:00 am | bit.ly/adventmorning
Begin the season of Advent with some intentional time away from the hustle and bustle that can become the holiday season. Join us for a morning of silence and prayer. Janis Lovecchio will direct this time of quiet reflection and group sharing. The morning will begin at 9am and conclude at noon with the opportunity to attend daily Mass. All that is needed is a Bible and a journal. Please email Amy Eubanks with any questions. If there is demand, we may be able to offer childcare in the nursery. Please email Brigitte Hohman by November 16, if you are interested.  To sign up, please use the link above.

Day of Reflection

Wednesday, December 6 | 9:30 am to 6:15 pm, 7 to 8 pm | Main Sanctuary
In addition to our regular hours of Eucharistic Adoration (9:30 am to 6:15 pm), there will be an extra hour of Adoration (7 to 8 pm) after the evening Daily Mass. This is to provide you an extra opportunity to have silent reflection time with our Lord during Advent. All day during Adoration, there will be guided reflections available in the Main Sanctuary.

St. Meinrad Retreat

December 15 -17 |  /bit.ly/stmeinrad
During this Liturgical Year the Church has been engaged in Eucharistic renewal. In the season of Advent, we are called to focus our meditation on a central mystery of our faith: the Incarnation of Jesus. Join us Dec 15-17 in retreat with Father Adrian Burke, O.S.B., a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, to pray and reflect in preparation for the solemn feast of the Lord's Incarnation and Nativity this Christmas. Details can be found here.  For more information or questions, contact Deacon Dave.  To sign up, please use the link above.

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 9 | 9 am | Parish Hall
All families are invited to attend Breakfast with Santa from 9 am to 12 pm in the Parish Hall for crafts, games, a Living Nativity, food, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! There is no cost or RSVP necessary to attend. Teens and adults are needed to volunteer to help make the event a success. Please sign up to volunteer at /bit.ly/3MmrbDl

Room In the Inn

November - March | bit.ly/HFCCRITI2023
During the coldest months of the year, we host 14 gentlemen guests each Saturday evening and Sunday morning, providing shelter, meals, and loving hospitality to our brothers in need.  Please consider volunteering by going to the link above.

Christmas Basket Program

December 11 — 16 
The Christmas Basket Program is a Holy Family tradition! Every year, Holy Family partners with GraceWorks to provide 200+ families in need with gifts and a food basket for Christmas. With several steps in the process to make this program happen, there is a way for everyone to get involved. Please visit holyfamilycc.com/christmas-baskets for more information.