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    • Contact Us
    • Meet the Team
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      • Faith Formation
      • Faith Formation Hub
    • Sacramental Prep
      • First Sacraments
      • Confirmation
      • OCIC
    • Family Ministry
    • Youth Ministry
    • Vacation Bible School
    • Get Involved
    • Service Opportunities
    • Schedules/Upcoming Events
    • Donations
    • Worthy of the Call
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Meet the Team
  • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation Hub
  • Sacramental Prep
    • First Sacraments
    • Confirmation
    • OCIC
  • Family Ministry
  • Youth Ministry
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Get Involved
  • Service Opportunities
  • Schedules/Upcoming Events
  • Donations
  • Worthy of the Call

Family Ministry

What is Family Ministry?

Family Ministry provides families with an opportunity to come together and experience God's love, have fun, and get to know other members of the community! We have monthly events throughout the school year. Please join us! 


Everyone is welcome, regardless of age! Unless otherwise noted, there is no advance registration/cost associated and events are held on Sundays at 11 AM.


See below for our 2026-2027 events! A printable version of next year's schedule can be found HERE.

Kickoff Cookout - September 13

Food, fun, and fellowship - it doesn't get much better! Celebrate the start of the new school year by joining us for a classic cookout! Burgers, hot dogs, yard games and more are all included. 


Location: Rectory Driveway and Field (side of the church building)

Rain Location: Church Hall

Trunk or Treat - October 25

Parishioners are invited to decorate their trunks and handout candy. Children should come in costume and trick or treat around the parking lot! More information will be available in the fall.

 

Location: Lower Lot

This event will be canceled in the event of rain.

Christ the King New Year's Eve Party - November 22

Yes, that's right, we're celebrating New Year's Eve in November! Did you know that the Liturgical Year ends with the Feast of Christ the King, when the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ? Now you do! Come and celebrate New Year's Eve "church style" with us.


Location: Church Hall

Gingerbread House Extravaganza - December 13

Join us for a fun-filled morning building gingerbread houses, listening to Christmas music, and eating pizza! It’s fun for the whole family! 


Advance registration and payment is required and will be available here once open. 

Cost: $10 per child. Free for adults.


Location: Church Hall

Three Kings Day Bash - January 3

Celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings with a classic church together: food, fellowship, crafts and games!


Location: Church Hall

Mardi Gras Party - February 7

Join us in for a PARTY, complete with arts & crafts, kid’s games and activities, king cake, jambalaya, and more! 


Location: Church Hall

Lenten Family Fridays - every Friday of Lent

February 12, 19, & 26

March 5, 12, & 19


A little bit of everything, Lenten Family Fridays combine Mass, dinner, and Stations of the Cross into one evening. Join us for all or just one part. 

5:30 PM - Mass

6 PM - Dinner (soup, in addition to a kid-friendly option)

7 PM - Stations of the Cross


Location: Mass & Stations of the Cross - Church / Dinner - Church Hall

Live Stations of the Cross - March 19 at 7 PM

Live Stations of the Cross is an extraordinary way for our children to become actively involved in their faith. Children and teens in grades K-12 are invited to participate! Sign-up is required and will be available here once open.


Location: Church

Easter Egg Hunt - April 4

You might be asking yourself: "Do they know that Easter is on March 28?" Yes, we do. But here's the thing that most people forget - Easter has only just BEGUN on Easter Sunday. So, bring your basket and join us the Sunday after Easter for an egg hunt! We will have nearly 1,000 eggs filled with candy and other goodies and different "tracks" for various age groups.


Location: Rectory Field

This event will be canceled in the event of rain.

Bubble Palooza - May 2 @ 11 AM

Join us for food, music, fellowship, fun outdoor activities, and (of course) BUBBLES! We can't promise that a bubble won't land on your plate, but we can promise you'll have fun!


Location: Rectory Driveway & Field

Rain Date: May 23

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