Calendar of Events 

October 10-12, 2025

Join us for our annual Retreat for Deacons, a time of rest and renewal as we share discussion, fellowship, quiet, music, and liturgy.

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Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The day is for those who embrace one religious tradition, more than one tradition, or are "spiritual but not religious.”

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October 12-15, 2025

Treat yourself to a creative escape with like-minded creatives for a joyful art-making experience, friendship, and laughter.

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Wednesday,  October 14, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join the JustFaith Social Justice Ministry of Holy Family for a screening and discussion of Harvest of Empire.

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October 17-19, 2025

We invite men in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.

Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexican vegan cuisine while exploring the rich cultural history behind each dish.

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Sábado, 25 de Octubre de 2025 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.

Disfruta de los sabores vibrantes de la cocina vegana mexicana mientras exploras la rica historia cultural detrás de cada platillo.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Brandon will reflect on the most important spiritual lessons he’s learned after two decades of teaching, parenting, speaking, gardening, guitar playing, knitting, and making countless mistakes along the way.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Jon us and learn how to make two naturally gluten free treats in one class! 

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Join the JustFaith Social Justice Ministry of Holy Family for an evening of community, conversation, and commitment to justice. We will share a meal and hear from members of the Hartford Deportation Defense Group, who will speak about the realities faced by immigrants in our community and the call to stand in solidarity.

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Saturday, November 1, 2025, 1:00-5:00 P.M.

Learn to bake an every day oatmeal bread - one to take home and one for our ministry at the shelter. 

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November 7-9, 2025

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Step onto your mat—or chair—and step into prayer. Prayerful Yoga weaves gentle, flowing movement with sacred breath and Scripture-rooted intention, inviting you to “pray with your whole body, your whole mind and your spirit" in motion.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

In this holiday workshop, Lori will encourage and guide you as you craft a holiday or winter-themed sea glass art.

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November 21-23, 2025

This retreat combines presentations with helpful exercises that explore the unique mystical approach to scripture so we can incorporate this wisdom into our spiritual practice today.

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November 21-23, 2025

We invite women in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

As our world faces so many challenges to peace, the Holy Family community invites our friends of all religious and cultural backgrounds to come together to pray and worship in a spirit of unity, gratitude, and love.

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Thursday, November 27, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

We welcome everyone to join the Passionist Community as we celebrate Mass the morning of Thanksgiving Day

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Let us embark together on this Advent pilgrimage of hope, journeying towards the miraculous Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ of God. 

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Let us embark together on this Advent pilgrimage of hope, journeying towards the miraculous Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ of God. 

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Miércoles, 3 de Diciembre de 2025 / Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Únase a nosotros para un retiro de Adviento para miembros de la comunidad de habla hispana. / Join us for an Advent retreat for members of the Spanish-speaking community.

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December 5-7, 2025

We invite men in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This retreat, informed by Douglas-Klotz’s work, invites us to explore the living words of Jesus.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Join us for a hands-on workshop to create paper-straw Christmas ornaments.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Please join us as we enter more fully into the Advent season by joining Pam Hardiman to bake some delicious Cardamom Buns & Cinnamon Rolls.

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Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Please join us as we enter more fully into the Advent season by joining Pam Hardiman to bake some delicious Cardamom Buns & Cinnamon Rolls.

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December 13-15, 2024

We invite men in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Join us at our annual Christmas concert to celebrate the joy and beauty of this sacred season at Holy Family.

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Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Join us at our annual Christmas concert to celebrate the joy and beauty of this sacred season at Holy Family.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m

Join us in-person or online as Holy Family's beautiful liturgy and music will fill your spirit with the joy of Christmas.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Join us in-person or online as Holy Family's beautiful liturgy and music will fill your spirit with the joy of Christmas.

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Thursday, December 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Join us in-person or online as Holy Family's beautiful liturgy and music will fill your spirit with the joy of Christmas.

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Wednesdays, January 7 and 14, 2026, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Our life is a journey. We are always “on the road. This journey of integration calls us to our deepest self, to wholeness. This program will be two–fold:  1) invite you to explore where you are in your journey; and 2) begin to name some of the steps and tasks that will move you through this time in your life. There will be two 1.5-hour sessions.

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January 9-11, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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January 16-18, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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January 23-25, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This day includes “Eco-Divina”, a practice contemplating the deep interconnection of all being.

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January 30 to February 1, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

During this day of retreat, we will explore the Caregiving Journey, the choices we make and the personal costs to us. We will include time for discussion, quiet reflection, the opportunity for conversation with trained counselors, and sharing with one another.

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February 6-8, 2026

We invite men in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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February 13-15, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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February 20-22, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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February 20-22, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sophfronia Scott will discuss how we can find and nurture similar bonds today to the great benefit of our lives and work

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February 27 to March 1, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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March 6-8, 2026

This weekend opens us to experience BioSpiritual Focusing and explore, among other things, the embodied experience of grace and becoming a living expression of love.

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March 6-8, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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March 13-15, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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March 20-22, 2026

We invite women in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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March 20-22, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This day will be filled with Contemplative Breathing and Awareness practices that remind us of Jesus’ commandment to love ourselves, as we love others.

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March 27-29, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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April 10-12, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This retreat invites us to explore Rilke’s invitation to “live the questions,” and indeed to “live everything” as the path toward that end. We’ll explore his invitation to live into “the Open,” and discover our lives as belonging to “the Whole.”

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April 17-19, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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May 1-3, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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May 3-8, 2026

This retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: intensive and post-intensive.

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May 15-17, 2026

We invite men in recovery into a peaceful atmosphere where you can rest, renew your spiritual life, and deepen your sobriety.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

On this day of enrichment, we'll explore a Trinitarian vision of Creation as 'theophanic', or 'God-revealing'. We'll engage with prayer practices to enter into the love relationship between Creator and Creation, including practices of Immanence, Ascent Transcendence, and Descent.

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May 29-31, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere.

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June 5-7, 2026

We invite you to come and explore our 75th anniversary theme, Pilgrims of Hope.

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Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fr. Michael Holleran expertly guides us through this day of learning and experience.

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June 7-13, 2025

Join fellow women religious for a weeklong retreat led by Rev. Ralph O’Donnell.

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