Holy Family Catholic Church
Decatur, MI

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- Mass Times
  
  Sunday Mass Schedule
  
  Sun: 8:30 AM English English EN CCD following Mass
  
  Daily Mass Schedule
  
  Tue: 8:30 AM English English EN
  
  Fri: 12:15 PM English English EN 3rd Friday of the Month - Not on Good Friday
  
  Sat: 6:00 PM English English EN
  
  Upcoming Holy Days & Special Masses
  
  Easter Vigil
  
  Apr 19: 9:00 PM English English EN
  
  Easter Sunday
  
  Apr 20: 8:30 AM English English EN
- Reconciliation
  
  Fri: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 3rd Friday of the Month - Mass at 12:15 PM - Not on Good Friday
  
  Sat: 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
  
  before 6PM Mass
- Today's Readings
  
  Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
  
  Reading I Genesis 1:1—2:2
  Or Genesis 1:1, 26-31a
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35
  or Psalm 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22
  Reading II Genesis 22:1-18
  Or Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11
  Reading III Exodus 14:15—15:1
  Responsorial Psalm Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18
  Reading IV Isaiah 54:5-14
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
  Reading V Isaiah 55:1-11
  Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6
  Reading VI Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11
  Reading VII Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4
  Or Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6
  or Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19
  Epistle Romans 6:3-11
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
  Gospel Luke 24:1-12
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Mass Changes Coming

Starting April 27

Sunday Mass will begin at 8:00 AM
- 2025 Lenten Schedule
We welcome Father Raj to the Collaborative of Holy Maternity of Mary, Sacred Heart of Mary, and Holy Family Church as our newly appointed shepherd. Father Raj comes to our Collaborative from Our Lady of the Lake in Edwardsburg, MI and St. Ann Catholic Church in Cassopolis, MI where he has served as Pastor for the past several years.
First Communion

Sunday, May 4 @ 8:00 a.m.
Pasta Dinner

Sponsored by Holy Family for Human Services

May 2
4:00 - 5:30

All you can eat homemade pasta, salad, bread and desserts for $5.00
The Women’s Group will be selling Easter Lillies beginning Saturday & Sunday this weekend. Please see Kathy Northrup for details.
High School Students:

Applications for the Holy Family Scholarship are available in the back of the church.
If you’re planning on attending college this year, please pick one up, fill it out and return it for consideration.
Religious Education Classes

Beginning September 8th after 8:30AM Mass
Congratulations Graduates

Karol Nunez—Rodriquez
Sophia Lutz
Joseph Creagan
Nolan Gaikis
Heidi Newhousse
Aiden O’Brien

Prayer for New Beginnings:
Heavenly Father, Today marks a new beginning for these graduates, and we ask for Your guiding hand as they embark on the next steps of their journey. Fill them with courage to face new challenges, wisdom to make sound decisions, and peace to trust in Your perfect plan. May their future be bright with opportunities to serve and make a difference in the world. Bless them as they pursue their dreams and lead them toward fulfilling their purpose in you. AMEN
We Remember

We remember the many brave men and women who have given their lives through the history of our country to protect us from danger and harm. We remember all those who sustained injury in mind and/or body in the course of their service. We salute all those who served in the military.
- Author Unknown
Office Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday 9am - 1pm
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- We are called to share in His mission and to bring about the Kingdom of God in our midst by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus through Faith, Education, and Example.
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We are called to share in His mission and to bring about the Kingdom of God in our midst by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus through Faith, Education, and Example.