Easter Sunday and the Octave of Easter

Carolyn Kannapel • April 1, 2026

Pastor’s Notes for 05 April 2026 – Easter Sunday and the Octave of Easter

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


Matthew 28:1-8


      After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men. Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him.’ Behold, I have told you.” Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to His disciples. 


     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.

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Easter Octave Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist

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    Next Sunday, April 12, the entire New Albany Deanery will have a joint Divine Mercy Service. Several priests will hear confessions (including me) starting at 1230p. At 3p there will be a Holy Hour with recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a talk by Mother Olga from the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, 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

6th Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 25, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 29 March 2026 – 6th Sunday of Lent

Parishioner Charles Marking Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 23, 2026
Charles "Charlie" A. Marking, 94, passed away surrounded by his family on March 20, 2026, in Sellersburg, Indiana. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 6, 1931, to the late Arthur J. Marking and Antoinette A. (Schoenbaechler) Marking. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a pipefitter on the LST 758. In his retirement years he worked with the restoration of the LST 325, and was an Honorary Crew Member of the LST 325. He was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. A Visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring, New Albany, Indiana, on Wednesday March 25th from 2:00 pm- 8:00 pm & on Thursday March 26th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am.  A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Thursday March 26th at 11:00 am. Committal Service with Military Honors will follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

Parishioner Patricia "Pat" Boesing Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 19, 2026
Patricia Ann (Pat) Boesing, age 88, was born on May 8, 1937, in New Albany, Indiana. She attended St. Mary’s elementary school in New Albany and was a member of the first full graduating class of Providence High School in 1955. She married Joseph Anthony Boesing, Sr, of Starlight, Indiana, on May 26, 1956. They were married for 67 years, until Joe’s death in 2024. Visitation will be on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at the Market Street Chapel of Naville and Seabrook Funeral Homes( 1119 East Market Street, New Albany.) The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany, at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with the burial to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery.

5th Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 18, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 22 March 2026 – 5th Sunday of Lent

Holy Week Schedule 2026

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 16, 2026

4th Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 11, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 15 March 2026 – 4th Sunday of Lent

Parishioner Rosemary O'Bryan Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 11, 2026
Rosemary Heuke O'Bryan, a beloved matriarch, passed peacefully on March 9, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on October 10, 1928, in Evansville, Indiana, Rosemary was a proud graduate of Holy Rosary Academy, where she developed an early passion for learning and the arts. The memories of Rosemary will be lovingly held in the hearts of all who knew her. For those who wish to pay their respects, visitation will be held on March 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Southern Indiana, followed by a Mass on March 13, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church (129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana).

3rd Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 4, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 08 March 2026 – 3rd Sunday of Lent

Parishioner David Adams Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • February 26, 2026
David Wayne Adams, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born August 13, 1959, the son of Harlan Adams and Catherine Lynch Adams. David was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He worked at U of L School in the controller office as a CPA, where he retired after a lifetime of service. David could often be found playing music, taking trips, and building or creating things. He could truly do anything he set his mind to. Above all things he was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather to his family. Funeral Mass will be conducted privately with family only. Friends are encouraged to leave memories on David's page through the funeral home.

2nd Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • February 25, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 01 March 2026 – 2nd Sunday of Lent