Christmas Liturgies at Holy Family
Join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Birth of Jesus! As we gather for Christmas Masses, let’s embrace the spirit of welcome, warmth, and hospitality, ensuring that every guest, family member, and neighbor feels the love of God in our community.
Lawrence Region Advent Penance Services
Prepare your heart for Christmas with the Sacrament of Reconciliation at one of our Advent Penance services in the Lawrence region.
🎄 Join Us for the PREP Christmas Pageant! 🎄
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 15th, at 10:30 AM in the church as our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) students present the Holy Family Christmas Program. This joyful musical pageant celebrates the story of Christ’s birth and is a wonderful way to embrace the spirit of the season.
After the program, stay for cookies and juice in the Fr. Riley Center. Bring your family and friends to support our youngest parish members and share in the holiday cheer! All are welcome!
Giving Tuesday
Join us on Giving Tuesday to make a lasting impact! This year, Holy Family is raising $10,000 for campus security, with 25% of every dollar matched by a generous donor. Help us create a safer community by donating through our website with advanced giving beginning November 18th and continuing through December 3rd!
Turkey Bingo and Taco Dinner
Join us for the 11th Annual Turkey Bingo and Taco Dinner hosted by the Holy Family Knights of Columbus on Saturday, November 2nd, at 5:00 PM in the parish hall! Enjoy a fun evening filled with delicious tacos, exciting bingo games, and the chance to win a turkey for your Thanksgiving feast. Tickets are just $15 for adults (includes dinner and a bingo pack) and $10 for children 13 and under. Plus, your participation supports the K of C's Adopt-A-Seminarian program, helping future priests serve our parishes. Bring your family and friends for a “gobbling good time” and help us make a difference in our community!
INVITE A FRIEND TO CHURCH WEEKEND
Join us at Holy Family Catholic Church for a special "Invite a Friend to Church" Weekend! It’s a wonderful chance to share the love of Christ and the warmth of our parish with a friend, family member, or neighbor who might be searching for a welcoming community or deeper faith. Let’s come together to open our doors and hearts, offering a place where everyone can experience the beauty of the liturgy and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Who will you invite to take the next step in faith?
Sharing the Harvest/Truck or Treat
Join us after morning liturgy for a fun-filled "Sharing the Harvest" celebration! Enjoy Trunk or Treat, fall treats, cider, coffee, and pumpkin painting for the whole family. Decorate your car, bring treats, and let’s create a joyful community gathering together. Kids can change into their costumes and be ready to trick or treat at 10:30 am. See you there!
Family Promise Raffle Ticket Sales
Enter today for your chance to win a 2024 Chevrolet Trax is being donated by Dale Willey Automotive.
New High School Youth Group Kickoff
Join us on Sunday, September 8th, for the launch of Axios, our vibrant new youth group.
Christmas in July
June is almost over and it is already time to start thinking about the 24-25 school year. The Peace, Justice & Human Development team is sponsoring the Christmas in July program to provide school supplies to grade school students whose families may be struggling to provide all the necessary items. We hope to help our schools in DeSoto, Eudora & Linwood.
Feeding Eudora
Holy Family's week for Feeding Eudora is coming up on June 25-27, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve meals to our community.
Vacation Bible School
Holy Family is currently planning to host Vacation Bible School from June 3rd through the 7th, 2024. Mark your calendars now. More details will be coming soon! Watch the bulletin for more information.
2024 Baccalaureate
Be part of this memorable event where we recognize the dedication and hard work of our seniors.
Holy Family Gaudete Charity Auction
Friday, April 19, 2024
Holy Family Parish Hall
Cocktail Hour 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Auction 7:30 pm
Divine Mercy Devotion & Chaplet
The Roman Catholic tradition includes a number of devotions to Jesus Christ. Like all our devotions, these prayer forms are not part of the official public liturgy of the Church but are based on the popular spiritual practices of everyday Catholics.
Triduum Schedule
Join us at Holy Family Catholic Church this Easter Season as we commemorate the sacred Triduum - the holiest days in the liturgical calendar.
Confirmation Registration
Confirmation is an important time in the lives of our young people and their families. Beginning this summer, confirmation class will be held in a week long class for the 7th and the 8th graders (for 2024-2025).
Ash Wednesday
We will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 14th with liturgies at the following times:
7:00 AM & 6:00PM
Save the Date: Parish Mission
"The Year of Eucharistic Amazement," each evening at 6 pm from Sunday, February 4th to Tuesday, February 6th.
Archbishops Call To Share
Your gift to the Archbishop’s Call to Share provides these Catholic-affiliated programs and ministries the means to continue their vital missions here in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
PREP CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
On Sunday, Dec. 17th, students in our Parish Religious Education Program will perform, "O Come Let Us Adore Him," a musical Christmas Pageant following the 9:30am morning liturgy. A reception in the parish center will follow the performance. All are welcome to attend.
Advent Penance Services
Each year during the seasons of Advent and Lent, the Lawrence Region hosts penance services to help everyone avail themselves to the sacrament before we celebrate our great feasts.
HOLIDAY BLESSING DRIVE
As we prepare to celebrate the holidays calling us to give thanks and to giving, we are invited to share some of our blessings with those that who have not had the same year that we have.
Turkey Bingo
Tickets will be on sale after both liturgies this weekend. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 13 and under. Your ticket grants you access to Bingo and the taco dinner.
All Parish Clean-Up
The all parish clean-up day to trim bushes, spread mulch, rake leaves, clean gutters, and work in the vacant lot will be November 4th, 9 am til done. Bring tools like rakes, shovels, blowers, trimmers, etc if you have them. All volunteers are appreciated!
Sharing the Harvest
As a community will celebrate with our youngest members out in the parking lot with Trunk or Treat, then proceed to the parish hall for fall treats, cider and coffee. Pumpkin painting will be available for families. The whole community is invited and encouraged to attend as we become the real presence of Christ to each other.