Our Groups

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  1. Understand the Entire Bible Story.    Starting Thursdays, September 12th, Holy Family brings to you the internationally known Bible Timeline study program by Jeff Cavins.    The daytime 24-week course will be held on Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM, or study from home using online programs and a book by Jeff Cavins. Register online at www.holyfamilychurch.com or contact Christy Cosgrove for more information at christycoz3@comcast.net.
  2. Please note the upcoming Bible Study, “Panorama of the New Testament,” which starts on Monday, January 6th at 7pm in classrooms 12 & 13.   For more info Tina at tinamcdelaney@gmail.com.
  3. NO GREATER LOVE:  Beginning Wednesday, March 4th, we will be offering a Lenten Study that will help you to experience Christ’s Passion and Death as you never have before. In No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, we are going to walk step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his Agony in the Garden to his Crucifixion on Calvary. Along the way, we will unpack the biblical background to these events, the prophecies, and most especially, the ways Jesus is inviting us to walk more closely with Him today.  Sign up on line or contact Christy Cosgrove at adulted@hfccmail.org. ​
  4. Womens Study: Enabling Women to know Christ through scripture  Childcare will be offered for all morning classes. For current classes click here:  www.holyfamilychurch.com/womens-ministry.html   For more info contact Christy at christycoz3@comcast.net.
  5. Miracle Hour Prayer:  Beginning on Thursday, January 9th we’ll have about two months where a group will be meeting from 7pm-8pm in the Chapel to have a rosary and prayer time associated with the book “Miracle Hour” that we gave out at the Christmas Masses. Christy at christycoz3@comcast.net
  6. Young Adult Bible Study The Wild Goose:  Meets twice per month (and they have social events too).  Join us for our Young Adult (ages 18-39) Bible study this time specifically focusing on the Holy Spirit!.  We start up again on Mon Jan 6 at 6:30pm. For info Gina at ggoettle8@gmail.com.  
  7. Young Adult Praise and Worship practice every 2nd & 4th Monday at 6:30pm in the Library.  Please contact Alex if you have questions at aledorado23@gmail.com.
  8. Welcome Back Program:  We have a program for those who have been away from Church for a while called “Welcome Back.” It starts on Thurs, Jan 16 at 7:30pm. Come to the front of the main church that nite and we'll have someone there to get you to the gathering. We talk about whatever topics the participants are interested in. We also share the stories of other people who have come back to the Church through this program. For info Rick at rickkeegan@verizon.net or Sue at hickmanfam4@verizon.net. 
  9. Holy Family Men’s Groups:  Men's Groups meet three times each week:  Every other week of the month:  Tues 7:30pm / Classroom 14, Thurs 6:15am /chapel and Saturday, 7am/ classroom 10.Email for upcoming dates at HFMM24@Gmail.com.   For current Mens group studies and info click here:  www.holyfamilychurch.com/mens-ministry.html
  10. Marriage Encounter:  If you have been on the marriage retreat called “Marriage Encounter” and there is a circle that meets once a month on Fridays for follow-up.  Contact Tom and Eileen at jamison90@msn.com.  For info about a “Marriage Encounter” retreat, go to www.wwme.org/.
  11. “Retrouvaille” is a retreat for marriages which need healing.  They then meet monthly after the retreat.  Contact Hank or Kim at hankb1015@gmail.com.  Go to . www.helpourmarriage.org/
  12. Holy Family Book Club Ministry:  Our book club reads spiritual books and discusses them at monthly meetings on Mondays in the parish library with wine and cheese.  For more information contact  Betty at 240-375-6344 or email eryon0037@aol.com.  Click here for a list of books for the coming year.
  13. Secular Franciscans:  The members of this group actually can become lay members of the Franciscan Order.  They meet monthly and strive to follow Christ and to live simply and with the Gospel integrity of Sts. Francis and Clare.  Holy Family Parish has had a Franciscan influence for many years because of a long history of Franciscan priests assisting here since the 1970’s.  Visit www.john23.sfousa.org.
  14. Charismatic Prayer Group has praise and worship, music, talks, testimonials, and intercessory prayer.  group that has talks, music and intercessory prayer.  They meet on Tuesdays in the chapel from 7 – 830pm.  All are invited.  For info contact Mela Dempsey at hermed219@comcast.net or Elizabeth Brownlee at ellierb@msn.com.
  15. Holy Family Movie Club Ministry:  We watch a meaningful movie each month at the parish and then discuss the film together. and meet for lively discussion, friendship, and refreshments in rooms 12 & 13 on the first Saturday of the month starting at 6:30pm. Contact Jeff at jeffsnively@gmail.com for more information or go here for the current list of movies.  www.holyfamilychurch.com/movie-night.html
  16. Celebrate Recovery is for anyone who is looking for a Christ-centered way to deal with an issue that is blocking us in our spiritual journey (food, internet, alcohol, attitudes, etc.) There is a men’s group that meets on Fridays (contact Ed at pteddiex@gmail.com.) For upcoming events go to:www.holyfamilychurch.com/celebrate-recovery.html
  17. The Bereavement Group, “Understanding Your Grief”:  Meets every spring for a six-week program, and then monthly all year.  If you’ld like to help,  contact Dave at dmkonschnik@gmail.com or Tessie at leelarose2@gmail.com.  If you or someone you know would like to attend, contact Joan at joan.pawloski@yahoo.com.
  18. Divorce Care is a program for those who have recently experienced a divorce or separation. Starts September 25th at 7pm, Classroom 17.  For more info, Cyndi at familyministry@hfccmail.org.