Pentecost Sunday

Maria Hayes • June 6, 2025
"I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT" - Catechism of the Catholic Church

687 "No one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God"(1 Cor 2:11). Now God's Spirit, who reveals God, makes known to us Christ, His Word, His living Utterance, but the Spirit does not speak of Himself. The Spirit who "has spoken through the prophets" makes us hear the Father's Word, but we do not hear the Spirit Himself. We know Him only in the movement by which He reveals the Word to us and disposes us to welcome Him in faith. The Spirit of Truth who "unveils" Christ to us "will not speak on his own" (Jn 16:13). Such properly divine self-effacement explains why "the world cannot receive (Him), because it neither sees Him nor knows Him," while those who believe in Christ know the Spirit because He dwells with them (Jn 14:17).

 

688 The Church, a communion living in the faith of the apostles which She transmits, is the place where we know the Holy Spirit:

  • in the Scriptures He inspired;
  • in the Tradition, to which the Church Fathers are always timely witnesses;
  • in the Church's Magisterium, which He assists;
  • in the Sacramental Liturgy, through its words and symbols, in which the Holy Spirit puts us into communion with Christ;
  • in prayer, wherein He intercedes for us;
  • in the charisms and ministries by which the Church is built up;
  • in the signs of apostolic and missionary life;
  • in the witness of saints through whom He manifests His holiness & continues the work of salvation

Sort of like light passing through a stained glass window, we don’t directly ‘see’ the third Person of the Trinity. Yet, we can clearly see the impact & influence of the Holy Spirit. Today, we celebrate the gift of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was first poured out upon the Apostles to form the Church. The continuously present Church in which we worship is among the most evident, visible effects of the Holy Spirit, Itself. After receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles went forth boldly to light the world on fire with Love & the Gospel. People could not see the Spirit, but they could see the Love shining through the Apostles & early Christians. People heard, received, & believed. Being baptized & Confirmed, others have continued to share the Gospel through the ages. The Spirit has enlivened Christian faithful and ensured the presence of God’s People upon the earth.


Do you feel Holy Spirit-filled? If not, the places we encounter & recognize the Holy Spirit listed in the Catechism (688) are great opportunities for you to open yourself more fully to the Spirit’s presence in your life. Reading the Scriptures, not just for Truth & moral wisdom, but to be more Spirit filled. Adhering to the unbroken Tradition and listening to the Magisterium of the bishops opens us to the Spirit. Worthy, open hearted celebration of the Sacraments and peace filled prayer are encounters with the Holy Spirit. Service & evangelization where your particular charisms & witness impact others with the grace of God express the Holy Spirit to the world. One cannot see the Holy Spirit Itself, but one can – and most certainly should – see the impact & influence of the Holy Spirit in the Church, in You.

 

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in us the fire of Your love.

 

Nothing Less than saints for the Holy Family of God.

Holy Family, Giving Witness to the Power of the Holy Spirit in Them, 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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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.