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Parish Newsletter
May 29, 2026
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The Holy Family Parish Newsletter is here to help keep you informed about many of the wonderful activities happening within our parish. We are a vibrant and active community, and we hope that YOU will come join us at some of our fun and exciting events!
To view our parish website, simply click the “Visit Our Website” link below! Changes are being made weekly to our website!
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Living in the Love
of the Trinity
On this beautiful celebration of Trinity Sunday, we are invited to reflect on the mystery at the very heart of our Catholic faith: one God in three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While the Trinity is a mystery beyond full human understanding, it is not distant or unreachable. The Holy Trinity is the living relationship of perfect love into which we are lovingly welcomed each day.
God the Father creates us and calls us His beloved children. Jesus the Son walks beside us, teaches us, redeems us, and shows us the depth of God’s mercy through the Cross. The Holy Spirit strengthens, guides, and renews us, filling our hearts with grace and courage for the journey of faith.
Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, we proclaim this sacred mystery. Every Mass begins and ends in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not simply a doctrine to learn, but a relationship to live. We are called to reflect the love of the Trinity in our own lives through unity, compassion, forgiveness, and selfless love toward one another.
In a world often marked by division and isolation, Trinity Sunday reminds us that we were created for communion — with God and with each other. The perfect love shared within the Trinity becomes the model for our families, our parish community, and our daily relationships.
As we celebrate this holy feast, may we open our hearts more deeply to the presence of the Triune God. May the Father guide us, the Son walk beside us, and the Holy Spirit fill us with peace, wisdom, and joy.
Prayer:
Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — draw us ever closer to Your perfect love and help us to reflect that love in all we do. Amen.
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2026 Priest Ordination Mass
For the first time in its 54-year history, the Diocese of Charlotte will ordain 10 men to the priesthood in 2026 – the largest ordination class ever for the growing diocese. Join us live at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, from St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville, North Carolina, as Bishop Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., presides over this historic liturgy.
Can’t make it in person? Watch the Mass live on the diocese’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/DioceseOfCharlotte
TOMORROW Saturday, May 30th at 9:00 am
St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, N.C. 28078
Click the link below to be taken to the Diocese You Tube to watch the Ordination and access the Ordination program
Diocese of Charlotte - YouTube
2026 Priest Ordination Mass - Diocese of Charlotte
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Fr. James’ 20th Anniversary of Ordination!
This Wednesday, June 3, we celebrate Fr. James’ 20th Anniversary of Ordination! We give thanks to God for Fr. James’ faithful “yes” to the call of the priesthood and for the many ways he has blessed our parish community through his ministry, and leadership.
Please join us in praying that God continues to bless him abundantly in the years ahead.
If you are able, we invite you to join us for the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, followed by a reception for Fr. James in the concourse immediately after Mass.
Come celebrate this joyful milestone with our Holy Family community!
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!
Congratulations to all of our graduates! From preschool and kindergarten to high school, college, post-graduate studies, technical and vocational programs, ministry formation, and every milestone in between! We celebrate your hard work, dedication, and achievements. May God continue to guide your path, bless your future endeavors, and fill your next chapter with wisdom, joy, and purpose.
We are proud of you all!
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Follow Your Flock!
Please be on the lookout for communications from Holy Family sent via Flocknote this week and beyond! Our first Flocknote newsletter will be next, Friday, June 5th,
Comments? Questions? Ideas? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!
Communications@holyfamilyclemmons.com
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Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, June 13th
Holy Family is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive in the Family Center on Saturday, June 13th from 8 am – 12:30 pm. Please sign up by visiting the Red Cross website, visiting our Narthex donor table after masses on May 30th & 31st, or by contacting
leonard@holyfamilyclemmons.com (336.778.0600 x223).
Thank you for giving the Gift of Life on June 13th!
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Do you feel called to serve at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? Children and adults who have received their First Holy Communion are invited to attend our next Altar Server Training Session on Sunday, June 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Come discover if God is calling you to this special ministry!
Serving at the altar is a beautiful opportunity to grow closer to Christ, deepen your understanding of the Mass, and actively participate in the sacred liturgy of our Church. Altar servers play an important role in helping our parish worship with reverence, prayer, and joy. Whether you are feeling strongly called or simply curious about serving, we warmly invite you to come and learn more. You may discover that God is calling you to serve in a meaningful and grace-filled way!
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Baccalaureate Mass
Join us as we honor our graduating seniors at the Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, May 31st at 12:30 PM.
Seniors are encouraged to wear their cap and gown as we celebrate this joyful milestone together!
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Registration for the 2025–2026 Religious Education year is still open!
We offer faith formation opportunities for all ages, including Pre-K, K–5, Middle School and High School Youth Ministry, Intergenerational Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation, and Confirmation preparation.
Registration is online only this year. Please visit our website or scan the QR code on the flyers in the church concourse to register.
We look forward to growing in faith with your family! Registration closes June 30, 2026.
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