This six week workshop is for adults of all ages who have type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or who live with someone that does.

Led by trained leaders, some of whom have diabetes, the program focuses on helping you feel better, have more control, and do the things you want to do.

This program is free with an optional workbook purchase of $20. Holy Family will cover the cost of the book of any participant in need.

Workshop dates: Wednesdays, March 6 to April 10
1:00 - 3:30 pm at Holy Family Hall
Space is limited. Preregistration is required!

Register online at Agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes, or call the Agnesian HealthCare Resource Center at 920-926-4960 for more information, or if help is needed with registering.

Hosted at Holy Family by Health & Wellness Ministry

 

5:30 Appetizers and social
6:30 Improv show by Fond du Lac Community Theatre members
7:15 Time to mingle

https://hffdl.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/MrMrsEvents/donate

 

Holy Family will be offering an Anointing Mass on Thursday, Arpil 4 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Church. Several priests will be available for the anointing. Sacred Heart is conveniently accessible for people with wheelchairs. All are welcome.

Since the renewal of the sacraments after Vatican II, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has experienced changes. The very name for this sacrament has been changed; from Extreme Unction, which describes a sacrament for the dying, to Anointing of the Sick, which describes a sacrament for those who are ill. The sacrament confers a special grace on persons experiencing illness. The sacrament may be offered more than once, especially in the case of a person becoming seriously ill again or the worsening of a condition. The sacrament is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is a rite that conveys God’s grace through the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

You are invited to join us for an evening of knowledge, purpose, and advocacy. Sandy Bernier, Tobacco Control Coordinator, will share her expertise on some of the latest trends of juuling, e-cigarettes, and vaping. The risks involving these products, for teens and adults, are greater than we believe.

Also that evening, Holy Family parish member, Linda Kroll, will describe her experience of trying to help her son, Adam, battle through his marijuana and alcohol addictions and his death. Hear the ways God has blessed her through grief. A true testimony of how, if we listen, God can help us turn over our worst losses into something so meaningful.

We hope to see you April 8, at
Holy Family Hall, at 6:00 pm.

 

Luke Spehar, a nationally known Catholic singer/songwriter and recording artist, will be performing a concert during Lent. Join us for a beautiful evening of music on Monday, April 15, 6:30-7:45 at Holy Family Church. Luke's heartfelt lyrics are interspersed with virtuoso level guitar work that puts us in mind of the rich tradition of singer/songwriters such as Jim Croce, Paul Simon, and Dave Matthews. Mark your calendars and invite your friends to this powerful spirit-filled event you won't want to miss. For more information visit www.lukespehar.com.

How Catholics Face the End of Life

Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00 pm
Holy Family Hall

Father John Mitchell will talk about what Catholics believe about death, funerals, funeral planning, and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Chaplain Amy Golm, from SSM Health/Agnesian Healthcare will talk about end of life and how to approach it through palliative and hospice care.

Funeral planning information, Durable Power of Attorney, and a resource guide will be available.
For more information or to register, contact Mary Denzin at Holy Family Offices or mdenzin@hffdl.org.

 

Wednesday, April 17, noon until 5:00 pm in Holy Family Hall
All attempting donors will receive a coupon for 4 free passes to Mt. Olympus Outdoor Waterpark, while supplies last. You must pre-register at either 877-232-4376 or http://bit.ly/HFCCApril2019. Refreshments provided by Holy Family Health & Wellness Ministry. Be a Hero, Give Blood Today!

Holy Saturday – April 20, 2019
Food Blessing - 12:00 pm at Sacred Heart
Easter Vigil (RCIA) - 8:30 pm at Holy Family (please note later start time)
Holy Saturday Mass fulfills the Sunday obligation.

 

Easter Sunday – April 21, 2019
Please note that the Mass times this year are reverting back to our usual Sunday Mass schedule (instead of the special schedule in use the last 3 Easters), with minor changes/additions to accommodate the large number of people wanting to attend Mass.  These changes are for Easter Sunday only.

*Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the 10:15 am Mass at Holy Family! There will be eggs for toddlers through age 8 to collect and take home!