30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Carolyn Kannapel • October 23, 2025

Pastor’s Notes for 26 October 2025 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

All Souls' Day

By Jakub Schikaneder

1888

National Gallery in Prague


In the coming weeks, we have a number of Holy Days to observe that will alter the normal flow of readings and celebrations. To offer some clarity regarding upcoming feasts in the Latin Rite, and how they interact with the choices of which Mass to celebrate as well as the obligation of the faithful to attend:


+ Saturday, November 1: Solemnity of All Saints. There is no obligation for the faithful to attend this year in 2025. Holy Family will host an All Saints Mass on Saturday morning at 8a. [The US Bishops have a quasi-cryptic rule about the obligatory nature of Holydays for the faithful in the USA. The obligation to attend Mass is lifted when the Holy Days fall on a Saturday or a Monday, except for the Solemnities of Christmas and the Immaculate Conception (Patroness Title of the USA).


+Sunday, November 2: Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). This day has enjoyed great devotion among the faithful since ancient times, and so is accorded a high place on the Table of Precedence of Liturgical Days in the General Roman Calendar. Because of this, All Souls is celebrated for the Sunday Masses instead of the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time. Also, because of its importance, the anticipatory Masses on Saturday evening (our 5p Mass here at HF) is also a celebration of All Souls. Readings for this Mass can be chosen from any readings for the Mass for the Dead in the Lectionary. Please also note that, as in other Masses for the Dead, Gloria is omitted.


+Monday, December 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This is a Holyday of Obligation even when it falls on a Monday, so the obligation for the faithful to attend Mass on this day is still retained. Holy Family will have an 8a Mass (with the HF School), Noon, and 6p Mass.


+Sunday, November 9: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Though this is only a Feast and not a Solemnity, it takes precedence over the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time because of its importance, due to the Archbasilica Cathedral of St. John Lateran being the “Mother church of all the churches in the city [Rome] and the world” (the inscription over the formal entrance of the Archbasilica).


Also worth noting. Changes to the weekly Saturday 8a morning Mass. There will be no Mass on Nov 8 (Fr Gries will be away on Pilgrimage to France). And the weekly 8a Saturday Mass will be discontinued starting Dec 13. St John Paul II has decided to add a weekly Saturday 8:30a Mass to their schedule. With the arrival of two sisters from the Catholic religious community of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, they required a daily Mass. The area does not need multiple Saturday morning Masses.


Nothing Less than saints for the Holy Family of God.

Holy Family, Rooted in Worship of Almighty God, 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.

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By Carolyn Kannapel • October 16, 2025
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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. 

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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. 

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By Carolyn Kannapel • September 4, 2025
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