4th Sunday of Advent

Carolyn Kannapel • December 17, 2025

Pastor’s Notes for 21 December 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas

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After the Babylonian exile,

Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, 

Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Zerubbabel the father of Abiud.

Abiud became the father of Eliakim,

Eliakim the father of Azor,

Azor the father of Zadok.

Zadok became the father of Achim,

Achim the father of Eliud, 

Eliud the father of Eleazar.

Eleazar became the father of Matthan,

Matthan the father of Jacob, 

Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.

Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.

~ Matthew 1:12-16


The upper section of the Jesse Tree window at Chartres Cathedral, France showing Jesus at the apex and Mary below Him.

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The whole Holy Family parish staff wish you a Merry & Blessed Christmas.

As we rejoice in the coming of Christ, Emmanuel, once again, may we be renewed in the Love & Mercy of the Father for all of Creation. And may we share that Love & Mercy that flows from His Birth to all we encounter.

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Christmas Mass Schedule: Dec 24 @ 4p and 6p.        Dec 25 at Midnight & 8a

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Holy Family Parish Office will be Closed Wednesday 24 December 2025 until Monday 05 January 2026 for the Holiday Break. We will have our normal Mass schedule, except the special times for Christmas Eve and no Mass on Friday Dec 26. I will be around, so of course, if there is an emergency or pressing need, please call.



Nothing Less than saints for the Holy Family of God.

Holy Family, Rejoicing at Christ’s Birth, Pray for us.

~ Fr Jeremy M. Gries

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • June 16, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 28 June 2026 – Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • June 16, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 21 June 2026 – Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • June 9, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 14 June 2026 – Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Parishioner Joy Creps Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • June 5, 2026
Joy Ann Creps, 85, of New Albany, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1940, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Von Weddle and Aurelia (Speck) Weddle. Joy was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana. She was a proud teacher and graduated with her Master's degree from Indiana University. She spent most of her career as an English and journalism teacher at New Albany High School. A visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana, on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.  A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 am, with her entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, Indiana.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

By Carolyn Kannapel • June 3, 2026
PASTOR’S NOTES for 07 June 2026 – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

Parishioner Lisa Stoy Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • June 1, 2026
Lisa Marie Stoy died at age 69 on 23 May 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis A. Stoy and Ruth C. Stoy. Lisa studied dance at Columbia College Chicago and is a graduate of Purdue University. She was a commodities broker and retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. Lisa is survived by her brother Brett C. Stoy, sister Susan Stoy and a host of cousins from our extended family. A funeral Mass at Holy Family parish in New Albany, Indiana will be held Friday morning, June 5th at 11:00 followed by private burial. Per her request, there will be no visitation.

The Most Holy Trinity

By Carolyn Kannapel • May 29, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 31 May 2026 – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Pentecost Sunday

By Carolyn Kannapel • May 20, 2026
A letter from Youth Minister- Valerie Huber

The Ascension of the Lord

By Carolyn Kannapel • May 13, 2026
A letter from Youth Minister- Valerie Huber

Register Now for Our 2026 Golf Scramble!

By Carolyn Kannapel • May 11, 2026
Get your team together for the 6 th Annual Holy Family School Golf Scramble on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Champions Pointe Golf Club ! This fun-filled day supports our 8th grade students’ Washington, D.C. trip and includes: 🕐 12:15 PM – Registration ⛳ 1:00 PM – Shotgun Start 🍽️ 5:00 PM – Dinner & Awards Enjoy 18 holes of golf , lunch , dinner , contests, prizes, and fellowship — all while helping create lasting memories for our students. 💼 Sponsorship opportunities are available! Let’s tee off for a great cause!