4th Sunday of Lent
Congratulations to parishioner Karen Schueler!
St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities has selected Karen Schueler as a 2025 recipient of the Spirit of Hope Award. This will be presented at St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities’ annual “Changing Lives ~ Giving Hope” Gala on Thursday, April 10th at the Galt House in Louisville. Karen served on the Advisory Council for fifteen years, including thirteen years on the Executive Committee and four years as Council Chair. During Karen’s service the agency experienced tremendous growth. This includes:
- New programs providing care to those in need.
- The agency becoming an accredited social service agency.
- Growth of the St. Elizabeth campus to house more women and children.
In her leadership role, Karen always kept the agency focused on our mission. Karen was the agency’s biggest cheerleader and made sure the staff always felt appreciation from the Council. Karen also served on the Development Fundraising Committee and was instrumental in developing relationships that lead to new funding and connecting the agency to valuable community partners. Karen was always working in the background promoting St. Elizabeth attracting those willing to share their time, talent and treasure to support the agency. And while she has stepped down from the Board, she continues to be a huge supporter of the important work of St Elizabeth to women and children in our Kentuckiana area. Karen Schueler is well deserving recipient of the Spirit of Hope! We are very grateful for her and glad she is such a vibrant part of the Holy Family family.
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As we have a “mini-celebration” this Laetare Sunday, rejoicing that we’ve passed the half-way point of Lent, there is hint of the rising Son painting the horizon in shades of pink & rose. Hopefully, that is true in your heart & soul, as much as in the Mass vestments this weekend. Jesus through the Spirit wants to lead us into the loving embrace & eternal care of the Father. This graced time of freely chosen sufferings of Prayer + Fasting + Almsgiving help configure us to Christ’s Cross of Good Friday so as to share in His Empty Tomb Sunday.
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Special Thanks to all those who helped make our two Holy Family Fish Fry’s a swimming success. A core group of parishioners has led the charge – and monitored the fryers – the last several years. It is greatly appreciated & very delicious. We are also assisted by current 7th grade HFS students & their parents. They assist in the dining area with serving, cleaning, and cashiers, as well as the dessert table (even in Lent a little joy must be found!). Some of the proceeds from the two nights will go to their Washington DC trip at the start of 8th grade. So, thank you for coming out to support both the events, building up the Holy Family family, and enjoy some delicious fish!
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Lenten Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist
Didn’t sign up? Don’t worry. Just Show up & Pray!
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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
