Parish Updates

Wisconsin's Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter on Immigration

Earlier this week, Wisconsin’s Catholic Bishops released a pastoral letter on immigration. In this letter, the bishops explain that “every person, regardless of immigration status has certain fundamental human rights which can never be infringed.” At the same time, in upholding this truth and showing solidarity with immigrants, the Church “is not doing so to impede the lawful enforcement of immigration laws, nor to encourage illegal entry.” There is no contradiction in urging everyone to follow the law and to uphold fundamental human rights, they say.

Jubilee Talks Continue this Week

Learn about what the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year means for us 2025 at parishioner Chris Dudzinski’s Jubilee Talks at Sacred Heart Church on Monday, February 17 at 6:30 pm and Friday, February 21 at 12:45 pm (following the noon Mass). Please note: the talks on Monday and Friday will cover the same content, so you only need to attend one.

 

 


 

Holy Family Blood Drive February 19, 2025

Help save lives when you donate blood at the Holy Family Blood Drive from 12:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 19 in Holy Family Hall. Appointments are encouraged. To secure your spot, please visit tinyurl.com/mw7zcmzt or call 1-877-232-4376.

 

 


 

Family Event - Journey with Jesus

Holy Family Catholic Community invites all families to take an amazing journey into scripture with Jesus to experience the “Wedding Feast at Cana”. This hands-on experience will include exploring the city of Cana, learning about the bible story and what it means for us, celebrating with an activity, making a craft, and having a snack. This event will take place at Sacred Heart Hall from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

 

 


 

Join Holy Family at the Wisconsin Herd Game on Saturday, March 1, 2025

Join friends, family, and staff of Holy Family for a fun night out with the Wisconsin Herd at the Oshkosh Arena! The Herd will face off against Raptors 905 on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $18 each and must be purchased by February 21. Attendees will be invited to participate in Herd fan experiences. To purchase your tickets, please visit fevo-enterprise.com/event/Holyfamily86. High school students will receive a gift card to purchase food and merchandise at the game.

 

 


 

Lent to begin March 5, 2025

Holy Family Catholic Community is preparing its schedules for Ash Wednesday Masses on Wednesday, March 5 and its Way of the Cross offerings. Masses will be held at the following times on Ash Wednesday: Holy Family-7:00 am, 5:00 pm, and in Spanish at 7:00 pm; St. Peter-8:30 am; Sacred Heart-12:00 and 6:00 pm; Marian University-12:00 pm; St. Mary-6:00 pm; and Our Risen Savior-6:30 pm. Every Friday throughout Lent, March 7-April 11 (except April 4 when the Way of the Cross will not be offered at Holy Family), Holy Family priests will lead the Way of the Cross at 6:00 pm at Holy Family, 7:00 pm at Our Risen Savior, and in Spanish at 7:00 pm at St. Mary.

 

 


 

Save the Date! Sheepshead Tournament at Holy Family March 9, 2025

Come play Wisconsin’s favorite card game at the Holy Family Sheepshead Tournament on Sunday, March 9! The cost of $20 per person includes food and drink and is to be paid the day of the tournament. Sign-in will take place from 11:00 to 11:45 am, with the tournament starting at 12:00 pm.

 

Pre-registration is required to reserve a space by calling the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 or by visiting hffdl.org/event/sheepshead-2025/. Please fill out one form for each player. If your plans change and you are not able to attend, it is very important that you notify the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 ext. 104 before noon on Friday, March 7.

 

 


 

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary

This Lent, join the Holy Family Priest Team and explore how the Bible teaches us that Mary is the Queen of Heaven and Earth, Mother of God, the new Eve, and the new Ark of the Covenant with the Holy Family Christmas Read, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah by Dr. Brant Pitre. The talks will take place at Holy Family Church from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and last about 30 minutes, with 30 minutes of discussion to follow. The talks will be recorded and shared on the Holy Family website.

 

Talks are as follows: Tuesday, March 11: Chapters 1-2 with Fr. Kevin Durand; Tuesday, March 18: Chapters 3-4 with Fr. Kevin Tanel; Tuesday, March 25: Chapter 5-6 with Fr. Ryan Pruess; and Tuesday, April 8: Chapter 7-8 with Fr. Matthew Kirk.

 

 


 

Support Holy Family ministries by donating to Celebrate Holy Family Gala

Holy Family Catholic Community invites businesses, organizations, and families to donate items to Celebrate the Holy Family Gala silent auction on Wednesday, April 23. The proceeds of the auction will support the operations and ministries of the Holy Family parish. They ask that all items are worth at least $100 and brought to the Parish Office by April 2. To learn more, please contact Eva Thelen-Dunphy at ethelen@hffdl.org or (920) 921-0580 ext. 202.

 

 


 

Support Holy Family with Anniversary Wine and pick up at the Parish Office

For a limited time, you can purchase a bottle of Holy Family Catholic Community’s 25th Anniversary Wine created by Ziegler Winery and have it delivered right to our Parish Office for pickup at no additional cost! To place your order, call Ziegler Winery at (920) 670-0034 during its hours of operation (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00 pm; Friday: 12:00 to 8:00 pm; and Saturday: 12:00 to 3:00 pm). State that you are ordering Holy Family’s anniversary wine for pickup at the Parish Office and provide your credit card information over the phone. Orders placed Wednesday through Sunday will be available for pickup at our Parish Office beginning that following Monday afternoon during our office hours.

 

 


 

Community Updates

Bowl for Kids' Sake - Game Day

Huddle up because Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County is taking the field for our biggest event of the year, Bowl for Kids’ Sake – Game Day! Put together an all-star team with your friends and family and make some game-changing plays while honoring the sports, teams, athletes, and coaches who inspire you.

 

 

 


 

Breakfast with Women Explores Spiritual Journeys

Breakfast with Women: Energizing Spirits will be held on March 6, 2025, in downtown’s historic Hotel Retlaw. The breakfast will provide a sacred space to explore the themes of fear and faith, the challenges of change, and the power of shared stories. As we stand on the edge of what is to come, we will embrace the possibility that the future is not something to fear, but something to face with integrity and a heart full of hope. Key highlights of the gathering include guided reflection and spiritual mirroring. Lead by Sister Doris Klein, the group will delve into the themes of her published piece “Risk the Sacred Journey,” focusing on how we can trust in the unfolding journey, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Afterward, each participant will explore their own sacred journey with a table partner using “spiritual mirroring” to share personal stories of faith, doubt, courage, and transformation.

 

Check-in and breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. The event will start promptly at 8:15 a.m. with presentation and discussion until 9:30. Attendees are welcome to stay for continued conversation with others until 10:00 a.m.

 

Visit www.csasisters.org/breakfast to purchase your $15 ticket before March 1, 2025.

 

 

 


 

Italian Night

Italian Night at Avenue 795
When: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 4:00- 8:00 p.m. dinner severed starting at 4:30 p.m.
This event is open to the public, reservations are highly appreciated!

 

Need More Information?
Contact Pam Burmeister at Avenue 795 @ pam@avenue795.com or (920) 921-1290.

 

Menu: 
Spaghetti
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Lasagna
Chicken or Vegetable Alfredo
Italian Bread stuffed with 3 cheeses served with alfredo and marinara
Desserts