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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 29TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 4TH
The theme is: “Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service.” Catholic schools are not only committed to high academic standards, but also to spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Schools celebrate education that goes beyond preparation for a secular life; it is an education that prepares students for a Christian life.
HOLY FAMILY SENIORS-Meeting February 8, 2012
HOLY FAMILY LENTEN RETREAT-February 25th 2012
REGISTRATION FORM
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON GUILD-Calendar Party February 25th, 2012
COLUMBIETTES-Mother Daughter Social February 26th, 2012
MOM'S PLAY & SUPPORT GROUP-Event Calendar
ALTAR FLOWERS 2012
You may download an order form for the purchase of Altar Flowers by clicking on Publications Index and then on Altar Flowers 2012 - Order Form. The cost is $40. Click here to view available dates. If you need help, you may contact Vicki in the church office.
MASS BOOK
The 2013 Mass Intention Book has been opened due to the many Mass intentions requested this year. Please stop by the church office with your request. Since our Masses fill up rather quickly, we ask that you schedule no more than (3) three at this time. After everyone has a chance to schedule three Masses, we will open the book for additional intentions.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
It is not too late to join our children’s choir. Students – grades 2 – 6 are welcome. Rehearsals are on Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the church. PLEASE NOTE that if there is no Faith Formation class on a particular Wednesday, Choir rehearsal is automatically cancelled. Our Choir sings at 11 AM Sunday Mass on the First Sunday of the month.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Volunteers are needed to package bread, bagels, and pastries donated to Bread Basket for the Poor by Panera Bread®. Volunteers meet in the church kitchen every Tuesday at 10:00 am and spend 45 minutes to an hour packaging the bulk baked goods into family sized portions. Once packaged, the baked goods will be taken to Catholic Social Services (CSS) and distributed to members of our local community. It is a great way to spend time with friends while helping others. A Volunteer is also need to deliver the Packaged Baked Goods to Catholic Social Services (CSS) at 621 W. 2nd St, Winston Salem, NC 27101. Packaged goods are available for pickup every Tuesday after 11:30 am. This volunteer should be able to lift 40 lbs and have reliable transportation capable of transporting several large boxes. For more information about dates or to sign up, please visit our sign up page at www.mysignup.com/BreadBasket_CSS or contact Lettitia Iruela at 336-399-1214 or lettitia_iruela@vfc.com.
EVENT CALENDARS
HOLY FAMILY COMMISSIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
Please click on the month below to view Monthly Event Calendar
2012
February
March
April
May
June
ENGLISH/SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUPS:
Join the English/Spanish Conversation Group. Converse in Spanish with native Spanish speakers and help them with English. Interesting topics provided plus refreshments. Free. Holy Family Catholic Church, Tuesdays 9:30-11 AM Room 1. No prior registration - just show up. For information call or email Enrique Ginocchio 768-1462; eginocchiob@bellsouth.net, or Tom Rucker 765-0777,bradleyrucker@att.net.
Practique ingles y ayude a personas nativas a que aprendan espanol. Nos reunimos cada Martes a las 9:30 am en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia, Centro Parroquial, salon # 1. Gratis.
Para mas informacion llamar a Enrique Ginocchio (336) 768-1462.
ELECTRONIC GIVING PROGRAM
Many of you are already contributing to offertory through participation in our Direct Debit Giving program (Electronic Funds Transfer or EFT). We have expanded our electronic giving program to offer you the opportunity to donate to offertory through the use of Credit & Debit Cards or Online Giving directly from this website.
Electronic giving offers convenience for our parishioners and provides donation consistency for Holy Family. We anticipate that this expansion of electronic giving options will appeal to many of you. Longtime parishioners will appreciate an alternative to frequent check writing and our younger members may prefer to donate via electronic means whenever possible.
In addition to contributions to Offertory the online giving program may also be used for the payment of Columbarium/Cemetery Fees, Faith Formation/Sacramental Fees, and contributions to the Liz Brooks Memorial Organ Fund.
Please click Donate to view information regarding Online Giving plans; to participate, click on the“Donate Online” box just above the plan descriptions.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ~ BUILDING OUR FUTURE
Where will you be in 16 years? For students currently starting kindergarten, the answer is “entering the work force”. Investing in these students is a direct investment in our Church and in our future. You have an opportunity to support Catholic Education in the Greensboro and Winston Salem Vicariates by placing a donation in our church offertory collection. Children and families in our Catholic schools support our faith community. Your prayers and generous contribution will, in turn, support them. We will have only one collection. Use your Catholic Education Envelopes, or clearly mark Catholic Education in the memo section of your check. Thank you!
CATHOLICS COME HOME
Catholics Come Home is a national effort to encourage inactive Catholics to rediscover and perhaps renew their faith. We have some resources that have proven helpful to others on their journey. Holy Family will host a series in May to help reacquaint you with the church and provide an opportunity to address your concerns.
WELCOME BACK!
Please take a look at the Catholics Come Home Website http://www.catholicscomehome.org/
Contact Barbara & Ed Cunnings at 336-768-9276 or email at edwardcunnings@hotmail.com
MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2012
The Mass book has been opened due to the many Mass intentions requested this year. Please stop by the church office with your request. Since our Masses fill up rather quickly, we ask that you schedule no more than (3) three at this time. After everyone has had a chance to schedule three Masses, we will open the book for additional intentions.
PARISH ACTIVITY CENTER ROOM AND PICNIC SHELTER RENTALS
The Diocese of Charlotte has issued a new Special Events Insurance Application. This document is to be used to obtain insurance coverage for non-parish activities conducted at Holy Family by entities unable to supply Holy Family with a Certificate of Insurance with Bishop Peter J. Jugis named as the additional insured. The cost is $100.00 per 24 hour event and does provide host liquor liability coverage. Alcoholic Beverages were not previously permitted on the premises. This fee is in addition to our regular Parish Activity Center room rental and Picnic Shelter rates.
A copy of this form may be obtained at the church office or may be downloaded from our church website under the tab entitled “Publications Index” Parish Activity Center – Room Rental Form or Picnic Shelter Rental Form. Special events insurance must be in effect for any event held at Holy Family that is not parish sponsored and where the entire parish is not invited; this would include, but is not limited to Baptismal parties , Anniversary parties, Wedding receptions, and other Private meetings or events. Funeral receptions are covered by diocesan insurance, thus a separate policy covering this type of event is not required. The term "liquor" means any beverage served that contains alcohol.
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ATTENTION GROUP LEADERS, COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS & ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS
Please review the following guidelines regarding the posting of your group’s activities at Holy Family Church, and share them with the folks you have chairing your activities.
RESPECT LIFE For help with an unplanned pregnancy, please call one of these numbers: 1-800-848-LOVE; Catholic Social Services, 727-0705; Salem Care Center, 760-3680; Birthright, 774-0456 or Her Choice, 748-8777. For post-abortion healing, 1-877-HOPE4ME.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms are performed on the first and third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. and must be scheduled at least one month in advance. Please call the Faith Formation Office at Extension 214 to reserve space in the required Parent Preparation Class held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. In preparation for this class please complete the Baptismal Form and bring it to the class.
COLUMBARIUM & CEMETERY
If you would like to reserve a columbarium niche or cemetery plot please contact Sandy Arend in the church office at 778-0600, Extension 203 for information or to obtain an application. Click here to download an application form. Parishioners have the option of acquiring the rights to interment in columbarium niches or cemetery plots with payment in full at the time of the reservation or through an Installment Payment Plan of $100/month. Fees are $1,500/$2,500 for a single/double niche or plot.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
A Funeral Arrangements booklet has been prepared to assist you with planning for the interment of your loved ones in the Holy Family cemetery or columbarium. Whether you have already made funeral arrangements or are planning to visit the church to begin preparations, the necessary steps are explained in this booklet. We will be happy to answer any further questions you may have after reading this material. Booklets are available in the church office and the text is available on this website-please click here. In order to make arrangements for the interment of a family member now or at some time in the future please call Sandy Arend at Extension 203 in the church office during regular office hours Tuesday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
FREE ROSARY REPAIR SERVICE
Send your broken Rosaries in a padded envelope to: Betty and Dick Holden (November to April) 7930 Estero Blvd., Apartment 502, Fort Myers Beach, Fl 33931; (May to October) Crane Place, Simsbury, CT 06070. They will be repaired and returned within a week of receipt. Donations of old and broken Rosaries are also accepted which will be repaired and sent on to the missions. Include a note indicating if your Rosary is for repair and return or if it is a donation. In Florida, call 239-463-3993, in Connecticut call 860-658-6330; or send e-mail to holdenbnd@comcast.net
HANDBOOKS, PLANNERS AND FORMS
Please visit our Publications Index to obtain handbooks, planners or forms you may need in connection with Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Rental of facilities and other church related activities.
NEED TO VIEW A PRIOR ISSUE OF THE WEEKLY BULLETIN?
To view prior issues of the Holy Family Weekly Bulletin click on Catholic Links on the left side of our home page or any page, then click on the Catholic Web link. This will take you to the Holy Family page at Catholic Web. Once there, click on the "Bulletins Tab" and select the date of the bulletin you wish to read. You may become a member of Catholic Web and have the bulletin emailed to you each week. Select "Become a Member" on the left side of the page.
MOVING FROM YOUR CURRENT RESIDENCE?
Please notify our Data Manager, Sandy Arend, by telephone at (336) 778-0600, Extension 203, or by E-Mail at sandy@holyfamilyclemmons.com with updated address information, even if you are moving out of the parish, in order that we may correct our records.
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