Parish & Community News 

June 1st, 2023

In this week's Parish News eLedger

Join the Holy Family Parish Office Team!


Holy Family is hiring! The parish is currently seeking to fill two roles in our Christian Formation Ministry: a High School Faith Formation Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant.


The High School Faith Formation Coordinator 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 with United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archdiocese of Milwaukee guidelines, the coordinator will organize Youth Group and oversee and assist catechists and other volunteers assisting in various Formation programs, prayer experiences, events, etc. The full-time coordinator also is in charge of establishing a program calendar, evaluating programs, communicating and working with parents, and maintaining records. 


A bachelor's degree in theology/education/social work/psychology from a Catholic institution of higher learning is preferred, and the coordinator is required to have at least two years of experience in a parish or Catholic school setting as a catechist, teacher, or administrator. The Administrative Assistant will work with those in Christian Formation to organize and support its programs and events. The person in this part-time role will help with background clerical work and record maintenance, including sacraments, and more. 


The Administrative Assistant will work with those in the Christian Formation Ministry to organize and support its programs and events. The person in this part-time role will help with background clerical work and record maintenance, including sacraments, as well as coordinate important details for events and work with families receiving the sacrament of Baptism. 


For application materials and further job descriptions, please visit hffdl.org/jobs.

Pilgrim Sculpture: “Memorial for Unborn Children”

Throughout the month of June, which the Church honors as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and in which we celebrate, remember, and revere the heart of the gift which is all human life, a copy of the sculpture ""Memorial for Unborn Children,"" will travel to our various Holy Family church sites. A copy will also be in the Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel all month. 

The newly formed Holy Family Respect Life Committee hopes this sculpture will serve as a reminder both of this painful reality and the possibility of reconciliation with God, and the need to pray for conversion, beginning with ourselves. Additional literature and prayer cards, including those of spiritual adoption, will be available by the sculptures. 

Holy Family Seeking Nominations for Parish Trustee

Holy Family is accepting nominations for one of it's Parish Trustee positions. The parish has two trustees that serve the parish who are elected to two-year terms. Any registered member of Holy Family who is a practicing Catholic and over the age of 25 is eligible to be a nominee for parish trustee. 

Nominees must submit a written nomination form, signed by at least 10 parish members, to the Parish Office no later than Friday, June 2nd to be included in the trustee election. 

As of now, current trustee and member of Finance Council Steve Michels, is the only nominee and he is willing to serve another term. He will be reappointed to the position by the pastor, Fr. Ryan Pruess, if he is the only candidate. 

To receive a nomination form, visit the Parish Office or hffdl.org/trustee.

2023 Brown Bag Lunch Program 

Summer Book Read with Fr. Michael

This summer, reintroduce yourself to the ancient meaning and power of the Eucharist when you join Fr. Michael Malucha for Holy Family’s Summer Book Read of "Eucharist" by Bishop Robert Barron. 

If you would like Holy Family to order your copy of the book, submit your registration by Tuesday, June 6th. You can still register for the book read after June 6th, but you must provide your own copy of the book.

The schedule for the Summer Book Read is below. We hope you'll join us!

Holy Family Adopt-a-Highway Day 

Holy Family has rescheduled its Adopt-a-Highway Day to now take place on Friday, June 9th from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.. Volunteers will meet in the Parish Office lobby, and are asked to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. 

Please note that children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Young volunteers must be at least 10 years old. 

To sign up, please visit hffdl.org/highway. E-mail Gabby Murry with any questions or call her at (920) 921-0580 ext. 303.

Walleye Weekend Mass

Holy Family will offer Sunday Mass at Walleye Weekend at 11:00 A.M. on June 11th on Fountain Island! Come celebrate Mass in the heart of Lakeside Park by the Gazebos! 

Due to limited seating, please bring your own chair.

Candlelight Eucharistic Procession for Corpus Christi Sunday

Join Holy Family on Sunday, June 11th from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. for the parish's beautiful Corpus Christi Procession through the Marian University Campus. 

The candlelight procession will begin at the Stayer Center parking lot on the corner of Second Street and National Avenue and process to Dorcas Chapel for prayer and benediction.

Summer Band Camp for Beginning Band Students 

Attention Beginning Band Students entering 5th grade! Get a head start on playing your band instrument this Summer!

Summer Band Camp will meet for 10 days: Thursday, August 3rd - Wednesday, August 16th in Band/Choir Room in High School with Mr. Gerry Scudella

The cost is $50.00 per student to cover instruction. Students will also receive a Band Method Book ($5.00 per lesson). Please make checks payable to SMSA.

Instruments rented through Mike's Music will be delivered and ready for your on the first day!

To sign up please E-mail Mr. Scudella by Thursday, June 22nd so he knows how many books to order.

The daily schedule for each instrument is:

Last Call for Mass at the Ballpark Tickets!

Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress Revival 

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, Catholics of all ages and backgrounds are invited to attend the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, June 10th at Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive in St. Francis. 

The day will include Mass, a Eucharistic Procession, opportunities for prayer and service, a keynote presentation from Fr. John Burns, formation sessions, Adoration, a picnic lunch, and more! 

Cost is $10 per individual and $25 per family. Register by June 1st to attend! 

Save the Date for Latin Flavor Carnival!

Register Now for Holy Family VBS!

Registration is open for Holy Family Vacation Bible School! 

All children going into grades pre-K through sixth grade this fall are invited to participate in this year's Vacation Bible School: Kingdom of the Sun - A Prayer Safari. From July 31st - August 4th, children will discover God's love while learning through Bible stories, playing games, making crafts, and singing! 

To register, visit hffdl.org/cf. Children entering grades 7-12 are invited to volunteer. Those with children participating in the program can sign up when registering. All others can contact Trisha Zimmerman at (920) 921-0580 ext. 503.

Join Holy Family's "Neighbors in Faith" Program!

Are you in need of assistance with (or eager to help someone with!) yardwork, spring cleaning, running errands, minor repairs or jobs, and other tasks. Maybe you're just looking for companionship. If you could benefit from assistance or from sharing your assistance, please consider connecting with Holy Family’s Neighbors in Faith Program. 

For more information, contact Gabby Murry at the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 ext. 303.

Adorers Needed at Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel

Devotions Throughout the Year

Are you looking to deepen your life of prayer and worship throughout the year? Holy Family invites you to use its Monthly Devotions guide to help you as you pray and worship. 

To see our guide, please visit hffdl.org/prayer.

Are you Struggling with Grief? Holy Family's GriefShare Program May be Able to Help

Register for Holy Family's Bible Study/Small Groups!

Children's Liturgy of the Word Needs You!

We're looking for volunteers to run Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 AM at Holy Family, 8:30 AM at St. Peter, or 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart.


If you are interested in running Children’s Liturgy at any of these Mass times, please contact Trisha Zimmerman at the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 ext. 503 or trishaz@hffdl.org.

Join the Human Concerns Youth Group!

High school students with a passion for service and advocacy are invited to join Holy Family once a month for the parish’s Human Concerns Youth Service Group Night!

The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Andrew Skiff for more information about this program.

Middle School & High School Youth Group

All middle school and high school students are invited to attend the Middle School and High School Youth Groups on Thursday nights.


The groups will meet the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at:


Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

705 Michigan Ave

North Fond du Lac


as part of Cor Jesu, and every other Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at


Sacred Heart School

678 Western Ave.


Find more information on Holy Family’s website or contact High School Formation Coordinator Andrew Skiff.

Fondy Summer Team Tennis Program

Free Injury Evaluation from Aurora Sports Health

If pain has moved you from participant to spectator, call Aurora Sports Health to schedule a free injury evaluation. Performed by a licensed athletic trainer, physical therapist or occupational therapist, the free screening includes a pain assessment and recommendations for treatment or physician referral, if needed. 

 

Click here to complete a free assessment.

Speech Therapy at Aurora Health

Speech-language pathologists or speech therapists work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social-communication, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders. 

 

Speech-language pathologists work with any age, from infants to adults, to help restore the ability to communicate, eat safely, remember, understand and solve problems.

 

Have more questions contact us at 920-907-7000 or visit us at aurora.org

 

Visit Aurora Health online for more information.