Lent

Lenten Events at Holy Family

Lenten Penance Service

March 5 | 7 pm | Sanctuary
Our Lenten Penance Service will take place on Thursday, March 5, in the Sanctuary.  We hope you will join us for prayer and renewal in preparation for the Easter season.

Hallow Lent Prayer Challenge | Pray40: The Return

Join us on a journey back home to the Lord – no matter our sins, no matter our struggles, no matter how far we’ve strayed away.  This prayer challenge kicks off on Ash Wednesday and  is available to everyone who has joined our parish community on Hallow. To join, click HERE and sign up for a free subscription.

Stations of the Cross

We invite you to join us every Friday throughout Lent for Stations of the Cross. Students in grades 6–12 are invited to participate in Living Stations on February 27.

February 27 | 7 pm | Sanctuary | Living Stations
March 6 | 7 pm | Sanctuary
March 13 | 7 pm | Sanctuary
March 20 | 7 pm | Sanctuary
March 27 | 7 pm | Sanctuary
April 3 (Good Friday) | 3 pm | Sanctuary

Due to damage to the trees from the recent ice storm, the outdoor Stations of the Cross have been removed for an indefinite period of time.

Friday Fish Fries

Join us for Friday fish fries throughout Lent, hosted by the Men's Club and the Knights of Columbus! Seating times are 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 pm. Chicken tenders will be available for children. Click HERE to sign up.

March 6 | Parish Hall
March 20 | Parish Hall | Featuring a performance by the Southern Irish Dancers

 

Almsgiving Opportunities

40 Cans for 40 Days
Holy Family is once again asking all families and individuals to support the 40 cans for 40 days of Lent campaign. This is a great opportunity to get your kids involved by having them select cans at the store and bring them to church. We invite everyone in the Parish to please bring your cans and drop them off at the designated boxes in the Narthex. All support is greatly appreciated.

Mercy Bound Prison Ministry Lenten Card Drive
Click HERE to spread the word of hope and redemption by sending a card to a prisoner in our Mercy Bound program.

Room in the Inn Lunch
We invite you to join us in serving a taco salad lunch to our neighbors at Room in the Inn on Thursday, March 12. Please consider donating time, funds, or ingredients to help us make this lunch possible. Children 10+ with a parent are invited to volunteer! Click HERE to learn more, donate, or sign up.

DPC Meal Ministry
Downtown Presbyterian Church's (DPC) Meal Ministry provides a hot meal and shelter to those in need in Downtown Nashville on Saturday mornings. Our next event will be March 14. Children 12+ with a parent are invited to volunteer! Click HERE to sign up.

Support our Global Outreach Ministries
Haiti
Our Haiti Ministry invites you to help support St. Joseph, our sister parish in Bahon, Haiti. Your gifts allow us to provide financial support, as well as educational, nutritional, and medical needs to St. Joseph parish. Click HERE to give, or email [email protected] to get involved with the ministry.

Honduras
Mission Honduras is an opportunity to put your faith into action. Join us June 6–13 for a week in Juticalpa, Honduras, where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, build lasting friendships, and grow spiritually while making an impact on the Honduran community. To learn more about the trip and reserve your spot or to make a gift, click HERE!  For questions, please contact [email protected].

 

Thursday Morning Rosary

The Knights of Columbus invite all to join us in praying the Rosary every Thursday morning throughout Lent at 7 am in the Sanctuary

Lenten Q&A with Fr. Joseph

Join the Holy Family Women's club for a Lenten evening with Father Joseph. This special evening will include a Lenten reflection followed by a Q&A led by Holy Family's very own Father Joseph. Please have your questions ready. Food, wine, and a prize-winning raffle also included! Thursday, March 19 in the Gather Area at 7:00pm (doors at 6:30pm)
FREE for Paid Members. Single Tickets $25. Click HERE to sign up.

Lenten Retreat

The Knights of Columbus invite all to join our annual Lenten Retreat.  This retreat will begin with the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 8:00 AM followed by Mass celebrated by Fr. Joseph at 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Sister Henry Susso and Sister Mary Ellen from the Dominican Campus will offer Lenten reflections and will provide time for quiet contemplation.  Lunch will be provided by the Knights of Columbus. The retreat will wrap up by 1:00 PM.  To register, please click HERE. The retreat is limited to the first 50 registrants.

Easter Egg Hunt

The Family Fellowship Ministry invites you to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 22 after the 11 am Mass.  Bring your baskets, bunny ears, and eagle eyes. Children 10 and under are invited to join in the fun and visit with the Easter Bunny!

Holy Week

Tuesday, March 31 | Chrism Mass | 6:30 pm | Catholic Pastoral Center

Holy Thursday | April 2
No Noon Mass
Mass of the Lord's Supper | 7 pm
Adoration | 8 pm–Midnight
Night Prayer | Midnight

Good Friday | April 3
No 9 am Mass
Tre Ore (personal prayer) | 12–3 pm
Stations of the Cross | 3 pm
Reconciliation | 5:30–6:30 pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion | 7 pm

Holy Saturday | April 4
No 5 pm Mass
Easter Basket Blessing | 11:30 am
Reconciliation | 3:30–4:30 pm
Easter Vigil Mass | 8 pm

Easter Sunday | April 5
Mass in Sanctuary | 8 am
Mass in Parish Hall | 8:30 am
Mass in Sanctuary | 10 am
Mass in Parish Hall | 10:30 am
Mass in Sanctuary | 5:30 pm