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Parish Newsletter
May 8, 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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A Prayer for Mother's Day
Heavenly Father
On this Mother’s Day, we thank You for the precious gift of mothers, whose love reflects Your own tender care. Bless all mothers with strength, patience, and deep joy in their vocation. Fill their hearts with Your peace and surround them with Your grace in every moment.
Through the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, may they be guided in faith, hope, and charity. May their sacrifices be seen, their love be returned, and their lives be filled with the light of Your Son, Jesus.
Grant comfort to mothers who are struggling, hope to those who long to be mothers, and eternal rest to those who have gone before us.
We entrust all mothers to Your loving care, Lord, and ask that You bless them abundantly today and always. Amen.
Happy Mother’s Day to all our beloved mothers!
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We joyfully congratulate the Holy Family Religious Education students who received their First Holy Communion last weekend. May the grace of Jesus in the Eucharist fill your hearts with peace, wonder, and a lifelong love for His presence.
Your parish family celebrates with you and prays that this sacred moment becomes the foundation of a deep and enduring friendship with Christ.
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PLANT SALE
Saint Francis Club Spring plant sale is Mother’s Day weekend, May 9th and 10th after Masses.
Come shop with us!
There will be a variety of hanging baskets, selections of perennials and annuals, herbs, seedlings and much more. Payment is by check, cash or church QR code. Proceeds from the plant sale are used to beautify campus grounds.
For questions, contact Jo Ann Coco-Ripp (jcoco.ripp@yahoo.com) or Marylee Zigmund (maryleezigmund@gmail.com
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Overnight Adoration
Thursday May 14th
May 14th 9:30 AM – May 15th 8:30 AM
Holy Family is hosting overnight Adoration on May 14th into May 15th to give everyone more time to pray on the kneelers for the new seminarians. This is in addition to the regularly scheduled daytime Thursday Adoration so all are welcome to spend time with our Lord at ANY HOUR of the day OR NIGHT. See you there!
Questions? (leonard@holyfamilyclemmons.com / 336.778.0600 x223)
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The Eucharistic Congress Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our bake sale! Because of your generosity, we raised $1,200, which will help offset transportation costs for this year’s Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte on September 12th.
We sold out of baked goods early—what a blessing! If you would still like to support our efforts, you can help by visiting Holy Family’s online store. There are many wonderful items available, including hats, T-shirts, stainless steel tumblers, water bottles, coffee mugs, and more (see above). A portion of the proceeds will go toward helping cover the cost of attending the Congress.
Visit: holyfamilyclemmonsnc.deco-apparel.com
Thank you again for supporting our annual pilgrimage! If you are interested in joining us for the Eucharistic Congress, please contact Cheryl Darcy for more information at 336-577-2606 or crhoades818@gmail.com
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Baby Bottle Campaign Begins on Mother’s Day
Support the Baby Bottle Campaign and help women facing unplanned pregnancies. Your generosity provides essential resources such as pregnancy center information, crisis counseling, free ultrasounds, and abortion pill reversal. These materials are shared through Holy Family and at pro‑life events like the Respect Life booth at the Carolina Classic Fair.
Baby bottles will be distributed after all Masses beginning on Mother’s Day.
Please take one home and use it as a way to start a family conversation about the gift of life and our call to protect it. Your kindness makes a real and lasting difference.
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SAVE THE DATE
GRADUATING SENIORS
Join us as we honor our graduating seniors at the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 31st at 12:30 PM.
Seniors are encouraged to wear their cap and gown as we celebrate this joyful milestone together!
When you RSVP, please share your plans after graduation college, career, or other pursuits. If attending college, let us know where!
Please RSVP to Denise@holyfamilyclemmons.com.
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Youth Minister Opening
Holy Family Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Youth Minister to lead our vibrant 6th–12th grade ministry!
This role includes Life Teen & EDGE programming, faith formation, social events, service opportunities, and relational ministry—serving nearly 200 youth each week alongside 30+ amazing volunteers.
Flexible schedule • Great benefits • Team-oriented environment
Feel called to inspire the next generation in faith? We’d love to hear from you!
Submit your résumé by May 31st to Katie McGuire at
katiem@holyfamilyclemmons.com
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SAVE THE DATE AND INTEREST MEETING
International Night – Interest Meeting June 2nd @ 6 PM
Help Wanted! Have you enjoyed attending our past annual International Nights and now what to get more involved? If so, we want you more involved, too!! The Planning Committee is inviting everyone to an open Interest Meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd @ 6 PM in the Family Center for anyone interested in helping in 2026 (e.g. country table captains, entertainment, decorations, volunteer coordination, children’s activities, kitchen operations, setup, clean-up, etc.). All are welcome and attendance does not automatically obligate one to help (hence being only an Interest Meeting)!
Thank you for wanting to make our 2026 International Night a success (scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9th).
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