March 2020 archive of Parish News
Online Bulletin - March 22
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/23/20
While Masses are suspended, we will not be publishing a traditional bulletin. Please share this information with those who may not follow us online. You can also sign up for our weekly email here to get this content directly in your inbox. What To Do When You Can't Go ... Read More »
Parishioner Viola (Lilly) Montague Passes Away
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/23/20
Viola (Lilly) Montague, 100, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Viola was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church.She was born on August 10, 1919, in Lanesville, Indiana, to the late Charles and Ethel (Geis) Lilly. Along with her parents, she is ... Read More »
St. Vincent de Paul Operations During COVID-19
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/20/20
Your Saint Vincent DePaul Society is making the following changes to continue to help our neighbors during the highly contagious COVID-19 outbreak: Home visits are being replaced by phone calls to help neighbors with rent and utility assistance. Food deliveries are still taking place but we will only deliver ... Read More »
What to Do When You Can’t Go to Mass
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/18/20
With the announcement that all public Masses are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, many Catholics are wondering how to maintain their own spiritual health while protecting the physical health of their community members. Losing regular access to the Eucharist, the real presence of Jesus Christ, is tremendously sad. ... Read More »
COVID-19 Update - March 17
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/17/20
Dear parishioners, friends, and benefactors: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” ~ Matthew 14:27
Archbishop Thompson suspended all public Masses and Liturgy in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis effective March 18 until stated otherwise. All public Masses, Confessions, Adoration, and parish Stations of the Cross are now ... Read More »
COVID-19 Precautions - March 13 Update
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/13/20
Following on recommendations from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Holy Family Catholic Church has made adjustments to our schedule and routine for the coming weeks. Below is the plan, as of the morning of March 13: Mass, Adoration, Confessions, and Stations of the Cross will continue as scheduled. The parish ... Read More »
COVID-19 Precautions - UPDATED March 12
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/12/20
Update: March 12, 7:30pm
The Archdiocese has lifted the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for all faithful, until further notice. As always, we will continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly.
From the Archdiocese of Indianapolis:
"Archbishop Thompson has decided that, effective immediately, and until further notice, the ... Read More »
Holy Week Schedule – No 6pm Easter Sunday Mass
Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/11/20
Holy Family will not be holding our typical 6pm Sunday Mass on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Please plan your holiday weekend accordingly.
The Holy Week schedule is as follows: 4/9 Holy Thursday: 7pm Mass 4/10 Good Friday: 3pm service 4/11 Holy Saturday: 8:45pm Easter Vigil (note no 8am ... Read More »