Easter Sunday

Maria Hayes • April 17, 2025

Resurrection of Christ by Annibale Carracci, 1593 Louvre

Christ has Risen, as He said He would, Alleluia!!!

Victimæ paschali laudes

Christians, to the Paschal Victim

Offer your thankful praises!

A Lamb the sheep redeems;

Christ, who only is sinless,

Reconciles sinners to the Father.

Death and life have contended

   in that combat stupendous:

The Prince of life, who died,

   reigns immortal.

Speak, Mary, declaring

What you saw, wayfaring.

“The tomb of Christ, who is living,

The glory of Jesus’ resurrection;

   bright angels attesting,

The shroud and napkin resting.

Yes, Christ my hope is arisen;

   to Galilee he goes before you.”

Christ indeed from death is risen,

   our new life obtaining.

Have mercy, victor King,

   ever reigning!

Amen. Alleluia.

   

On behalf of all the ministerial staff of Holy Family Catholic Church, I wish you a happy and blessed Easter! As we enter into this wondrous season of Easter, may the New Life of Jesus Christ be boldly evident in each one of us as we live forth our Resurrection Joy & Grace.


Easter Octave Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist

Next Sunday, April 27, the entire New Albany Deanery will have a joint Divine Mercy Service. There will be several priests hearing confessions (including me) starting at 2p. At 3p there will be a Holy Hour with recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This will fulfill the plenary indulgence requirements.


Nothing Less than saints for the Holy Family of God.

Holy Family, Living Resurrection Joy, Pray for us.

~ Fr Jeremy M. Gries

Parishioner Robert "Bob" C. Hubler Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 24, 2025
Robert C. "Bob" Hubler, a resident of New Albany, Indiana, was born on June 20, 1926, and passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 99. Bob was born in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Roy H. Hubler and Agnes (Steinert) Hubler. Bob was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. He also spent time as a member of Floyd County Post #3281 Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion #28. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II and that service extended in his life as his return following the war. He first served the country as a railroad postal worker and then settled into his career in the postal service as a mail carrier. Bob eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service in New Albany, Indiana. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Alice A. (Hammond) Hubler. Bob is survived by his daughters; Mary (Rickie) Hurrle and Roberta Culwell. A visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana, on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 am.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 23, 2025
Pastor’s Notes for 26 October 2025 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 16, 2025
PASTOR’S NOTES for 19 October 2025 – Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 9, 2025
Pastor’s Notes for 12 Oct 2025 – Twenty-Eighth Sunday Ordinary Time

Founding Member of Holy Family Church, Audrey Capper, Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 7, 2025
Audrey Francis Capper was born on September 19, 1926, in Lanesville, Indiana. She died on October 5, 2025. She was a founding member of Holy Family Church. She led a wonderful, full life and is survived by her nieces and nephews, Jean Moss (Dale), Tom Crone (Julie), Mark Crone (Gina), Anne Spaulding (Sean), Joan Antoine, Bill Crone and James Capper. She was also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Michael Crone (Leah), Sam Moss (Shannon), David Crone (Jayme), Philip Crone (Anna), Sarah Klarer (Ian), Allison Moss (Matt Parker), Kristen Spaulding, Kevin Crone, Alan Wells, Jael Capper, and her great-great nieces and nephews, Avery and Noah Crone, Harper and Piper Moss, Lenora and Oscar Capper Klarer, Ben Crone, Maylin Audrey Crone and Lily Wells and close friend, Ginny Gohmann. She was known as “Aud” to her close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and A.G. Capper; her sisters, Mary Jean Capper and Doris Capper Crone; her brother-in law, Doris’ husband, Marion Crone, and brother, James Capper. 

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 2, 2025
Pastor’s Notes for 05 Oct 2025 – Twenty-Seventh Sunday Ordinary Time

26th Sunday In Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • September 25, 2025
Pastoral Note for September 28, 2025

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Carolyn Kannapel • September 18, 2025
Pastor’s Notes for 21 September 2025 – Twenty-Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

By Carolyn Kannapel • September 11, 2025
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Parishioner Janice Starr Renn Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • September 10, 2025
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.