Parish News & Announcements
Reopening Reminders
- Public Masses have resumed following our regular schedule.
- To maintain proper social distancing, Masses this weekend (May 29/30) are open to Holy Family parishioners with last names A-J.
- The 8am Sunday Mass will continue to be live streamed on Facebook and later posted on YouTube.
- Weekday Masses are open to all parishioners and typically have a small number of people in attendance. These would be a good option for those concerned about the large Sunday crowds but would still like to come to Mass.
- The obligation to attend Sunday Mass is lifted until at least August 15.
- Volunteers will sanitize pews, door handles, and other commonly touched surfaces between each Mass.
- The church is open for private prayer from 8:30am to 5pm Monday-Saturday.
- Beginning June 1, our Sacrament of Reconciliation schedule will return to what it was pre-closure. See our website for times.
- Wearing a mask is recommended before entering the church building.
For complete information about Mass procedures, please read the Protocols document.
Today is the last Live Rosary!
Each Friday in May, we will be live streaming a Rosary on Facebook Live. May is a month that Catholics show their love and devotion to Mary in a particular way. The stream will begin at 6pm on the Holy Family Parish Facebook page.
Pope Francis is encouraging families to "rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May." He has provided two prayers to Our Lady that can be prayed at the end of the Rosary during this month. Read his letter and access the prayers here.
Closing Remarks from Jerry Ernstberger
After 26 years as the principal of Holy Family School, Jerry Ernstberger has some final thoughts to share with the Holy Family community. You can read them here.
Job Opportunity: High School President
Our Lady of Providence High School is currently accepting applications for the position of president. The position of president is an administrative position. Qualified applicants will have spent the majority of their career in the corporate or non-profit world in a leadership role. The president of the school is the chief executive, advancement, and financial officer of the institution and is responsible for all facets of its operation. The president leads and articulates the school’s mission and vision, creates and implements strategic plans, and builds and nurtures relationships. The president reports to and is evaluated by the superintendent of Catholic schools for the archdiocese with inputs from the Board of Trustees. The president works in close partnership with the principal who is the chief operating officer of the school.
The full job description and application information can be found here: https://archindy.applicantpro.com/jobs/1398455.html
Catalyst Catholic Updates
Online registration for Volleyball is now open for girls in 3rd through 8th grade! Athletes must attend a Catholic school in the New Albany Deanery or be a registered member of a Catholic parish in the New Albany Deanery. Athletes are not permitted play for their public-school team and the parish team at the same time. Information about the season can be found on Catalyst Catholic's website. Registration information is found on the attached flyer (links work best in Chrome or Firefox).
Girls Volleyball Registration
Elementary and Middle School Football registration is open! There are two teams - 3rd-6th graders, and 7th-8th graders. Athletes must attend a Catholic school in the New Albany Deanery or be a registered member of a Catholic parish in the New Albany Deanery. Athletes are not permitted play for their public-school team and the SIC team at the same time. Registration and other information can be found using the links below.
Elementary Football
Middle School Football
Visit catalystcatholic.org/camptonmission to register for the home-town mission this summer!
Mass will continue to be streamed on Sundays at 8am
Liturgy guides with the readings and music for each Sunday will be available at holyfamilynewalbany.com/covid19. Download or view them on your phone to follow along while live streaming. Guides for the Pentecost Sunday are here:
Mobile | Download/Print
Like and follow us on Facebook to be notified when we go live. We will begin the stream 5 minutes before the scheduled time so you pray in silence before we begin.
Not on Facebook? No problem! All our live streams are now available even without an account. Go to our Facebook page and click on the "Live" tab. The video will also be available on holyfamilynewalbany.org/covid19 by 10am each Sunday.
Online Giving
Your continued financial support is needed and appreciated during this time. If you are able to continue to give your weekly donation during this time, please consider signing up for our online giving program through Faith Direct.
You may also mail your weekly envelope to our office:
Holy Family Parish
129 West Daisy Lane
New Albany, IN 47150