🌿 Growing God’s Holy Family — more than just a monthly update, it’s an invitation to walk deeper into faith, community, and action.
Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/holyfamilynj.org/growing-gods-holy-family-1092025 Mailchimp
💙 Thoughts & Reflections: Caring for Those Who Carry the World
Have you ever stopped to think how your favorite tee, your phone, or your morning coffee made its journey across the seas before reaching your hands? Nearly 90% of the world’s goods travel by sea, carried by crews of seafarers — often unseen, often unsung. Mailchimp
These men and women spend months away from home, confronting isolation, language barriers, and restrictive port rules. The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) steps into that gap, offering spiritual support, advocacy, and practical help (WiFi, phone cards, transportation). Mailchimp
Holy Family is rallying to support SCI — here’s how we can help:
- Donate essential items (warm hats, socks, lotion, razor, playing cards, etc.) Mailchimp
- Pray for their ministries and the seafarers’ safety and dignity Mailchimp
- Bring in your donations by October 19 (last day) Mailchimp
🕊️ Worship, Learn, and Be Present
Worship & Teams
Join us at 9:30 am Sundays — with service leadership from Rev. Carmen Viola and Rev. Deacon Naomi Cressman. Mailchimp
God Talk – The Heart of Discipleship
Begins October 19 at 11:00 am
A conversation series exploring what it means to follow Jesus in real life — not just on Sundays. Mailchimp
Messy Church
Save the date: October 11, 2025 — a family‐friendly worship filled with creativity, fun, and faith. Mailchimp
🤝 Serve & Reach Out
Saturday Outreach
Our cupboards are running low. We’re collecting essentials like toilet paper, soap, shampoo, and dish soap to fill care bags for those in need. Mailchimp
First Friday Free Community Lunch
November 7 | 12:00-1:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Open to all. Come share a warm meal, conversation, and fellowship. Volunteers and food contributions welcome. Mailchimp
⚠️ Stay Scam Aware
Please be cautious — there has been a rise in fraudulent emails/texts claiming to be from clergy, requesting money or gift cards.
- Holy Family clergy will never send personal solicitations for funds.
- If anything feels off, double check with the church office or named clergy. Mailchimp
