Holy Family Weekly Newsletter

Parish Newsletter

March 6, 2026

Holy Family Catholic Church

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!!!

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On this Third Friday of Lent, we journey through Lent and are reminded that this season is not only about sacrifice, but about drawing closer to God. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, our hearts are slowly shaped to become more like the heart of Jesus Christ.

Even when our Lenten journey feels challenging, God meets us with mercy and love. Each small step of faith, kindness, and repentance brings us closer to Him.

May this Lenten Friday invite us to pause, trust in God’s grace, and open our hearts more fully to His transforming love.

Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Bi-Lingual Stations of the Cross

TONIGHT (3/6)!

What a beautiful way to walk with our Lord!

Something exciting is headed our way... getting closer everyday!!!

Stay tuned for this exciting addition to our Holy Family!

Priests’ Retirement and

Benefits Collection

For decades, our priests have faithfully guided and cared for us. Next weekend’s second collection (March 14–15) helps provide pension and healthcare support for retired priests in the Diocese of Charlotte, including those from religious communities and other dioceses. Thank you for your generosity in caring for those who have given so much.

Brunswick Stew pick up... THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!

(3/7-3/8)

Online Giving Enrollment Drive –

March 7^th & 8^th

Have you been meaning to switch to Online Giving for your weekly Offertory (and other contributions) but either keep forgetting or maybe don’t know how? If so, please stop by the Curlin Center Concourse after all Masses THIS WEEKEND (March 7^th & 8^th). Parish staff & trained volunteers will either help walk you step-by-step to enroll yourself in the parish’s Online Giving system or will happily do it for you if you prefer. They’ll also be available to answer questions or discuss the value of an encrypted, secure system that gives you the flexibility of giving at your convenience and knowing that your gift is processed rapidly and available to be used for its intended purpose right away. (leonard@holyfamilyclemmons.com / 336.778.0600 x223)

EASTER FLOWERS

Honor or remember a loved one this Easter with a donation toward the flowers that will beautifully adorn our sanctuary. Names of those honored (living or deceased) will be listed in the Easter bulletin.

Please use the envelope in your offertory packet and place it in the regular collection basket by Sunday, March 22. Be sure to include the names of those you wish to honor and indicate whether they are living or deceased.

Thank you for helping our church bloom with beauty as we celebrate the joy of Easter!

Adoration 101

March 11^th at 6:30

Eucharistic Adoration is an incredible way to spend time with the LORD and deepen your relationship with The Almighty - but many don’t know how to participate. Attending this Adoration “primer” will change that for you. Whether you’ve never been to Adoration or you’ve already been going for decades, please join us THIS WEDNESDAY, March 11^th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM in the Family Center as we discuss the “HOWs”, the “WHYs”, and most importantly the “WHO” of Adoration. Spending intentional time before the King of the Universe reminds us of who we are and whose we are. And thanks to Daylight Savings Time, it will still be light on the drive home! God is good. (leonard@holyfamilyclemmons.com / 336.778.0600 x223)

Looking for a beautiful and enriching way to enter more deeply into Lent?

Join us on Saturday, March 14th (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) for the Columbiettes Sponsored Ladies Lenten Retreat — a day set apart for prayer, reflection, and renewal.

This year, Fr. Juan Miguel Sanchez and Sr. Archana will lead us in drawing closer to God and deepening our love for the Eucharist. Through inspiring talks, meaningful fellowship, and quiet moments with the Lord, you will be invited to slow down, listen, and allow Christ to gently refresh your heart.

Step away from the noise of everyday life and enter into a sacred space where grace can meet you personally and powerfully.

Come ready to be renewed.

Come ready to be nourished.

Come ready to grow closer to Him.

Registration is $30.00 and you can register right here at Holy Family Parish weekdays between now and Tuesday, March 10th.

Confession 101

March 18^th @ 10 AM

Do you want to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation but you're hesitant since you've "been away too long?" Or do you regularly attend and are instead looking for tips on how to better prepare? Or are you somewhere in between? Join us Wednesday, March 18^th for a day-time session from 10 AM – 11:15 AM in the Family Center as Fr. Peter guides us on how to prepare for Reconciliation and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at this wonderful gift of Divine Healing. A variety of Examinations of Conscience will be provided and the event will also include live demonstrations to illustrate various penitent "stereotypes." Attend this review and prepare for your next Reconciliation with confidence. (leonard@holyfamilyclemmons.com / 336.778.0600 x223)

"Beast" shredder event is returning on Sat. March 21st to our Church parking lot. The event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus and will run from 9:00 until noon. Suggested donations are $5.00 per paper grocery bag, $10.00 per box and checks may be made payable to the Knights. Paper only please. No metal of any kind will be accepted (ring binders, spiral bound, binder clips, etc.) except paper clips and staples. Come and watch the "Beast" eat!

CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS

Help spruce up our church grounds for spring! On Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 a.m., volunteers are needed to spread 120 yards of mulch around the parish property. Come for a few hours in the morning or early afternoon — any help is appreciated!

Please bring wheelbarrows, rakes, pitchforks, pails, and gloves (wheelbarrows and pitchforks are especially helpful) and label your equipment. Kindly park away from the mulch piles so volunteers have easy access.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

This parish-wide effort is coordinated by the Saint Francis Club.

Questions? Contact Jo Ann Coco-Ripp (jcoco.ripp@yahoo.com) or Marylee Zigmund (maryleezigmund@gmail.com)

Circle of St. Joseph - Foster Family Collection Drive

The Circle of St. Joseph invites you to join them in collecting new clothing & bedding items to support children entering foster care this March. These thoughtful donations will be delivered directly to the Fostering Families Resource Center on the Crossnore campus.

Please return the items you committed to contribute by March 16^th to the labelled box in the Narthex.

Your kindness and generosity bring comfort, dignity, and hope to every child entering care. Thank you for being a blessing to these children and the families who nurture them.

Holy Family’s Spring/Summer Consignment Sale

(March 19, 20 and 21)

This is an outreach to our community, providing an affordable shopping option for families, while also supporting Holy Family’s youth. This event is run exclusively by volunteers and needs your help to be successful! Please consider donating your time and/or talent to this worthwhile event. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities before, during and after the event.

To sign-up as a Consignor or Volunteer go to Holy Family Children’s Consignment Sale Facebook group page or Holy Family Catholic Church Consignment Sale Facebook page or email Luane @ ludog4080@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES AT

2/27 Stations of the Cross

(and every Friday MORNING AND

EVENING during Lent)

3/7- Brunswick Stew Pick-Up

3/7-3/8- Online Giving Enrollment

3/11- Adoration 101

3/14- Ladies Lenten Retreat

3/14-3/15 Priest Retirement Second Collection

3/16- Circle of St. Joseph

Foster Family Collection

** Please note these are just Check back here weekly for

A GLANCE!

3/18- Confession 101

3/19-21 Holy Family Consignment Sale

3/21- Shredder Event "Feed the Beast"

3/21- Mulch Day

3/22- Last Day for Easter Flower

3/24- Alan Ames — Mass, Talk & Healing Service

3/26- Partners in Hope

3/27- Lenten Fish Fry

some of our many activities.

updates! **