Last Chance! PARISH LIFE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
We recently sent a mailing with more details about a possible expansion of our parish and school facilities, and a request for you to answer a few questions in our feasiblity study. Based on participants' responses, we hope to decide the next steps in the future of our parish and school.
Please discern and participate in the study here or by returning your mailing by Tuesday, August 14th!
We recently sent a mailing with more details about a possible expansion of our parish and school facilities, and a request for you to answer a few questions in our feasiblity study. Based on participants' responses, we hope to decide the next steps in the future of our parish and school.
Please discern and participate in the study here or by returning your mailing by Tuesday, August 14th!
Last Chance! WHO'S YOUR FAV? HELP US WIN LOCAL CONTEST!
The St. Louis Park Annual Readers' Choice Awards is accepting votes and noting local bests, including best "Place of Worship" and many bests in education.To help recognize our awesome parish and school, please cast your vote for Holy Family Catholic Church and Academy! It's easy!
To vote:
1) Go to the survey here.
2) Enter your required information.
3) Choose "St. Louis Park" as your community.
4) Scroll down to the Education category (11. Education) and fill in "Holy Family Academy" for the many applicable categories (you can even give a teacher or Mr. Grogan a shout out!).
5) Scroll down to the last category (16. Religion) and list "Holy Family Catholic Church" as your favorite "Place of Worship." Thank you!
FALL FESTIVAL 2018: NEW KICKBALL TOURNAMENT!
There is so much to see and do at this year's Fall Festival! Help make this important get-together and fundraiser a success.
Got talent? Try out for the Fall Festival Talent Show in the Fr. Wilkins Room after the 11 AM Mass any Sunday in August.
For Kicks & Giggles (9th grade and older) sign up here for the Kickball Tournament, new this year!
There is so much to see and do at this year's Fall Festival! Help make this important get-together and fundraiser a success.
Got talent? Try out for the Fall Festival Talent Show in the Fr. Wilkins Room after the 11 AM Mass any Sunday in August.
For Kicks & Giggles (9th grade and older) sign up here for the Kickball Tournament, new this year!
Last Chance! RSVP: SUMMER REGIONAL GATHERINGS!
We would like to get our parishioners from the different regions of the Twin Cities together in August!
Members of the East region will be welcomed to any of the following gatherings that work for them.
We would like to get our parishioners from the different regions of the Twin Cities together in August!
Members of the East region will be welcomed to any of the following gatherings that work for them.
- South Regional Dessert Potluck- RSVP Closed
- August 8th, 7 PM- hosted by Ryan & Mary Skoug Family
- West Regional Dessert Potluck- RSVP Closed
- August 9th, 7 PM- hosted by Carren Meitz, Kathy Fink, and Mary-Anne Klobe
- Central Regional Picnic- RSVP here by 5 PM Sunday, August 12th! Last Chance!
- August 14th, 7 PM- hosted by Holy Family
- Northwest Regional Dessert Potluck- RSVP here by 5 PM on Sunday, August 12th Last Chance!
- August 16th, 7 PM- hosted by the Matt & Kirby Hoberg Family
- August 16th, 7 PM- hosted by the Matt & Kirby Hoberg Family
REMINDER: THE ASSUMPTION- HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday, August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have a Vigil Mass on Tuesday, August 14th at 5 PM, as well as two Masses on August 15th, at 8 AM and 7 PM. Please join us!
Wednesday, August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have a Vigil Mass on Tuesday, August 14th at 5 PM, as well as two Masses on August 15th, at 8 AM and 7 PM. Please join us!
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
THIS WEEKEND:
- Sunday, August 12th:
- Donut Sunday
- with presentations by FOCUS missionary William Scheremet about his work and faith journey
- Fall Festival Talent Show Auditions
- Young Adults Gospel Discussion
- Donut Sunday
BUILD OUR COMMUNITY: HELP AT DONUT SUNDAYS
The next two Donut Sundays (8/12 and 8/26) we especially need disciples to sign up and help out. These particular Sundays will promote the Smoker Poker and Fall Festival- two critical events for our school and parish (both for fellowship and finances).
The next two Donut Sundays (8/12 and 8/26) we especially need disciples to sign up and help out. These particular Sundays will promote the Smoker Poker and Fall Festival- two critical events for our school and parish (both for fellowship and finances).
Sign up to help here!
NEEDED: SUMMER MINISTERS FOR DAILY MASSES
We're in great need of altar servers, cantors, and lectors during summer daily Masses!
We're in great need of altar servers, cantors, and lectors during summer daily Masses!
Sign up here!
PICK UP YOUR PHOTO DIRECTORY!
If you had your photo taken for the church directory, please pick up your complimentary copy (one per family) in the parish office (hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30 PM).
If you had your photo taken for the church directory, please pick up your complimentary copy (one per family) in the parish office (hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30 PM).
SIGN UP TO DONATE BLOOD
Donate blood in Fr. Moorman Hall on Monday, August 20th, 2 to 6 PM, for a chance to win Vikings or Gopher tickets (see attached flyer)!
Click here and enter Sponsor Code 0183, then schedule your time, OR schedule with Sharon at 952.999.4890.
Donate blood in Fr. Moorman Hall on Monday, August 20th, 2 to 6 PM, for a chance to win Vikings or Gopher tickets (see attached flyer)!
Click here and enter Sponsor Code 0183, then schedule your time, OR schedule with Sharon at 952.999.4890.
SMOKER POKER: SIGN UP TODAY!
All gentlemen are welcome to the Smoker Poker on Friday, August 24th! The evening's festivities include a poker tournament, and great food and company! All proceeds benefit the Holy Family Academy Scholarship Fund.
Register here!
Last Chance! SIGN UP FOR MOTHER/DAUGHTER WEEKEND
Moms: Spend quality time doing fun activities with your daughters while supporting our parish! Register for a Mother/Daughter Weekend at the Yanta's Farm on Thursday, August 16th - Sunday, August 19th!
See more details here!
Moms: Spend quality time doing fun activities with your daughters while supporting our parish! Register for a Mother/Daughter Weekend at the Yanta's Farm on Thursday, August 16th - Sunday, August 19th!
See more details here!
"'Amen, amen, I say to you,whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.'"
Saint of the Week Quotation:
"Those who join the Carmelite Order are not lost to their near and dear ones, but have been won for them, because it is our vocation to intercede to God for everyone."
- St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Virgin & Martyr
(Feast Day: August 9th)