Events

Grab your lederhosen and bring the whole family to Oktoberfest at Holy Family Church & Prayer Garden on Saturday, October 7! This festival will begin at 4:00 pm with a special Mass featuring Readings and music in both English and German. Then, following the Mass, take to the Prayer Garden (Holy Family Hall in event of rain) to enjoy music from the German folk band, Dorf Kapelle, and activities for people of all ages including: giant yard games, an inflatable obstacle course, makers market, petting zoo, balloon twister, cotton candy, and basket raffle! As you have fun, you can purchase brats, potato salad, food from our Hispanic community, soup, homemade desserts, soda, beer, and more! We will close out the night with a chance to win a cash prize when you play trivia beginning at 8:15 pm in the Holy Family Hall. Admission is free!     ​

All police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, emergency dispatchers, and EMS personnel are invited to attend Holy Family Catholic Community's Blue Mass at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 8 at Holy Family Church. The Mass will honor all those who serve and protect our community in the public safety field and pray for their future protection. Those who attend are encouraged to wear their uniforms and have a flag to representing their agency in the Gathering Space. People of all faiths are welcome! A social with refreshments will follow. 

Pray for our country during our Eucharistic Procession and Rosary Rally at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 8. The Procession with the Blessed Sacrament will begin at St. Mary and end at Veterans Park on the corner of Main Street and Western Avenue. In the event of inclement weather, the rally will take place at St. Mary's Church.

Holy Family Catholic Community, Marian University, and the Fond du Lac County Area United Way will host a screening of the affecting documentary "The Invisible Class" at 5:30 pm in the Marian University Stayer Center. This documentary explores what it is like to be homeless in America, addressing its systemic causes, and challenging stereotypes.   All are encouraged to attend, particularly those who are interested in volunteering at or supporting the Holy Family Warming Shelter. To learn more about the Holy Family Warming Shelter, please click here.

Blood Drive now at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm rather than previously scheduled time.    Help to save lives by donating blood at our Holy Family Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm in Holy Family Hall, 271 Fourth Street Way. Sign up today at bit.ly/holyfamilycatholicoct11 or by calling 877-232-4376. Those who donate will receive a pair of Versiti Halloween socks while supplies last.

Join us as we mark All Hallows' Eve (Halloween) and learn more about this feast in a presentation from Fr. Matthew that is perfect for the whole family! Following the presentation, attend our Solemnity of All Saints’ Day Vigil Mass in Holy Family Church. (Tricks or) treats will be served after Mass.    

Join us throughout the night from Tuesday, October 31-Wednesday, November 1 as we pray for peace for all nations at our Solemnity of All Saints All-Night Vigil. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place following the 7:00 pm Vigil Mass on Tuesday, October 31 at Holy Family Church, and end with benediction at 6:45 am on Wednesday, November 1 prior to the 7:00 am Mass. Throughout the night, you are welcome to come to Holy Family to adore our Lord. The Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel will remain open at its regularly scheduled hours.