Register Now for Family Faith Formation at Holy Family – Begins September 21
Maria Hayes • July 16, 2025
Registration is now open for Holy Family’s 2025–26 Family Formation Program!
This liturgically based Catholic faith formation program is designed for families with children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, offering an engaging way to grow in faith together.
What is Family Formation?
Our Family Formation program equips both parents and children to live and learn the Catholic faith in a deeper way. Each monthly session includes:
- Children’s Classes – age-appropriate lessons led by catechists
- Parent Sessions – focused on guiding and empowering parents as the primary educators of the faith
- Take-Home Materials – resources to continue formation at home during the rest of the month
Classes meet on select Saturdays from 9:10–10:20 AM in the Daisy Activity Center (DAC).
2025–2026 Family Formation Class Dates:
- September 21
- November 2
- December 7
- January 11
- February 1
- March 1
- April 12
- May 3
Register Online by August 10
Please register your family online no later than August 10 to ensure we have enough materials prepared.
💲Cost: $75 per child — due at the first session on September 21 (check or exact cash preferred).
Questions?
Contact Kristina Seipel at kseipel@holyfamilynewalbany.org or 812-944-8283 ext. 4
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Pastor’s Notes for 29 March 2026 – 6th Sunday of Lent
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.
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.
Pastor’s Notes for 22 March 2026 – 5th Sunday of Lent
Pastor’s Notes for 15 March 2026 – 4th Sunday of Lent
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).
Pastor’s Notes for 08 March 2026 – 3rd Sunday of Lent
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.