3rd Sunday of Lent

Maria Hayes • March 26, 2025

Parish Work Day – Saturday March 29 from 9a to noon

I’ve spoken about getting more engaged once or twice before… ok, I know more times than that! Yes, here this is one more time. I’m not so much interested in engagement as a ‘volunteer’ but as a natural expression of who we are as valued & active members of the Holy Family family Family helps the family because we are family. I realize that not every member of our family has the same innate calling to visit the homebound or our nursing home parishioners. I realize not everyone has been so gifted by God to be a cantor, usher, or lector. I realize not everyone is ready to assist as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. I realize not everyone can be a coach for one of our youth sports teams nor an adult companion in our youth ministry activities. I realize not everyone can be a sponsor, godparent, or catechist. Just as not everyone can help rake leaves, paint, clean, and help make our campus more attractive.


Yet, some persons certainly can be leaf rakers and painters or cleaners. Some can assist in providing a deep spring clean of our recently refreshed church. Some can step in to do assist with a few minor maintenance projects that would be a help to our grounds. And to those of you with these particular gifts and abilities, I’m inviting to join the Holy Family family next Saturday March 29 from 9a to noon for a few hours to care for our campus home. This is a one-time commitment of time (not a lifelong committee!) to come together with fellow members of the Holy Family family to do a few Spring cleaning activities around our campus. We will do some spring cleaning inside the church as well as look at some of the flowerbeds and exterior projects. It is a different kind of ask for a different kind of work, work that is still ministry to Christ & the Church, that you might have the ability to provide. In full transparency, I do hope this becomes an annual one-time opportunity but it will be a separate ask & invitation each year. If you can bring work gloves, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, that too would be greatly appreciated. All paint & cleaning supplies will be provided. Looking forward to getting a little ‘dirt on my hands’ with some of my family next week. To further build up the Holy Family family, we will have a lunch at noon after the work morning provided by our funeral meal members. Thank you!


We have finished the first third of Lent this Sunday. Hopefully you’ve been able to start implementing some of the Led by the Spirit recommendations we received from John Beaulieu’s wonderful Parish Mission a few weeks ago. Pausing to receive the Father’s deep personal & specific love for you. Allowing the Lord more permission in your life. Letting the Spirit wash you in Mercy through your gifts of prayer, fasting, & almsgiving. It helped focus my ‘spiritual’ energies to live this Lent in the Holy Spirit.


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Lenten Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist

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Nothing Less than saints for the Holy Family of God.

Holy Family, Led by the Holy Spirit, Pray for us.

~ Fr Jeremy M. Gries

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Janice Starr Renn, age 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Janice was born in New Albany, Indiana, on February 20, 1945, to the late George W. Gilmore and Gertrude M. (Weinmann) Gilmore. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana. Janice spent several years serving the American Legion Post #28. She enjoyed playing golf as a member of Valley View Golf Course and founding member of her local bunco club with friends and former classmates. Janice is preceded in death by her parents; her loving daughter, Kimberly; her grandchildren, Brad and Jill Camm; and her sister, Carol Miller-Gilmore. Janice is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Frank Renn; daughter, Deborah (Greg) Karem; her sister, Georgie and Mary Catherine; her brothers, Dennis, Eddie, Nelson (Cindy), and Tony (Martha); many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. 

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By Maria Hayes • August 19, 2025
Charlotte E. Koch, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday August 12, 2025. She was the former Charlotte Cooper, born in Vine Grove, KY. to the late James and Laura Cooper. Charlotte was a registered nurse and worked at Floyd Memorial Hospital for over 35 years. She was a Red Hat Lady and a very active member of Holy Family Catholic Church where she volunteered for many of the parish ministries for over 55 years. Her passion however, was that she loved going to her many grandchildren’s events and attending New Albany High School basketball games. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson: Mason Brown. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 64 years: William P. Koch Jr., her children: Jeannine Michell(Steve), Steve Koch(Annette), Bill Koch(Shawn), Kevin Koch(Renee) and Michelle Kristiansen(Dave), her sisters: Lauren Hobbs(Ronnie) and Stephanie Clark(Kenny), 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

We’re Hiring: Director of Mission and Outreach

By Maria Hayes • August 10, 2025
Holy Family Catholic Parish in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Director of Mission and Outreach —a dynamic leader passionate about sharing the Gospel, welcoming others, and building a vibrant parish community. The Director of Mission and Outreach will work closely with our pastor to: Lead evangelization and hospitality efforts to welcome new members and engage the unchurched. Coordinate outreach ministries, volunteer opportunities, and parish service projects. Support pastoral care efforts such as Communion visits and ministry to the homebound. Foster spiritual growth and community life through small groups and parish-wide initiatives. This ministry role is an opportunity to bring our parish mission to life —forming intentional disciples, strengthening parish engagement, and extending Christ’s love beyond our walls. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who is deeply committed to their faith, gifted in communication and organization, and eager to serve others. How to Apply: View the full job description here and send your resume and cover letter to Fr. Jeremy Gries at frgries@holyfamilynewalbany.org .  Please join us in praying that God will send the right person to serve in this vital ministry!

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2025-2026 Sunday Missal Pre-Order

By Maria Hayes • July 30, 2025
Again this year, we are only pre-ordering Sunday missals. Missals will be distributed in November. Payment will be due at the time of pickup. Adult missals are $5 each, and children's missals are $8 each. (Adults and children in OCIA, children in 2nd Grade preparing for First Communion, and all Family Formation students will receive a missal in their classes and do not need to order one.) Pre-orders must be placed by Sunday, September 14, at bit.ly/4lS3VMH (case sensitive). We will contact you when the missals arrive to pick yours up and turn in your payment. Contact Kristina Seipel with questions at kseipel@holyfamilynewalbany.org or 812-944-8283, ext 4.

Magdalenes Fall Series Registration Open

By Maria Hayes • July 30, 2025
You're invited to join our women's ministry program! Magdalenes exists to provide a space for relationships to grow—with God and with others. Each night, a recorded "Voice of Influence" will present a topic related to our discipleship walk, followed by time for discussion and prayer. Father Jeremy will lead the final session live. Please register at the link below so we can ensure we have enough seats and snacks, and so we can send you all the necessary information. Gatherings are held on Mondays from 6-7 PM. Please save the following dates: September 8, 22, October 13, 27, November 10, and 24. Contact Kristina Seipel with questions at kseipel@holyfamilynewalbany.org or 812-944-8283, ext. 4. "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4:9)