Holy Family Catholic Church

05/11/2026

"Jesus, I Trust in You!" A simple and divine image given to St Faustina that is inspiring Menard County as several new road signs are being requested. In Ashland, IL our Divine Mercy team constructed the latest one. Thank you Father Maurice Yonta of St Augustine Church and everyone who made event happen.

05/11/2026

Did you wear your flower crown all day? Drop a picture in the comments.

Saturday 5/9 we helped 100+ kids make flower crowns for Mother's Day at Athens Glory Days Kids Korner. On Sunday 5/10 we crowned all our moms and grandmas at Mass!

Come join us every Sunday at 10AM Mass, Every Tuesday 2-6PM for Adoration, or 6PM Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please visit our website, holyfamilyathens.com.

05/08/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all our moms. Join us for 10AM mass on Sunday to crown our moms.

04/09/2026

Thank you to the Lion's Club for hosting this amazing meal on Sunday April 19th.

ATHENS LIONS SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER

The Athens Lions Club will be hosting its 36th annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Athens Community Center. This dinner is for all senior citizens 55 years of age and over who reside within the boundaries of the Athens School District. Serving hours will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Menu will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, green beans, rolls, dessert and drink. There is no charge for the dinner.

Take outs and home delivery are available (call 217-741-7902 by 4/16 for home delivery). We welcome all seniors to attend and enjoy a scrumptious meal.

04/09/2026

Congratulations to our Holy Family 3rd Graders who received their Confirmation and First Communion on March 24th at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Springfield, IL. Practice these sacraments often. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

St Anne, Pray for Us! St Albert the Great, Pray for Us! St Joan of Arc, Pray for Us! St Christopher, Pray for Us!

If you would like to join the Catholic Church, Sunday School/PSR, or finish your initiation sacraments, please contact the office [email protected] or 217-632-7118

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 💐He is Risen, Alleluia!

The tomb is empty so our hearts may be full. Resurrect your faith in Jesus Christ!

Take a step inside and join us for Mass today at 10AM. Please visit our website, holyfamilyathens.com, for more information and events.

03/31/2026

Betrayal, Arrest, Death & Resurrection. Join us at Holy Family Athens & St. Peter Petersburg this Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday to experience Jesus' last days on Earth.

03/26/2026

Thank you, Dave Bagot, Pharm. D of Petersburg Pharmacy, for sponsoring our church calendar. This calendar is free to our parishioners and includes liturgical celebrations of the Catholic Church.

03/13/2026

4th Sunday of Lent Gospel Reading John 9:1-41

The Gospel of John presents the story of the blind man whom Jesus heals. The physical healing is profound, but there’s an even deeper message about spiritual sight.

Are we spiritually blind in any way?
Are we open to allowing Jesus to open our eyes to His truth?

Dive deeper with us every Sunday at 10AM Mass. Please see out website, holyfamilyathens.com, for more events and information.

03/10/2026

As we approach the most sacred time of the Christian year 2026, we invite you to come together in faith and prayer to celebrate Holy Week with us.

Each of the liturgical celebrations during this holy season offers us an opportunity to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us walk with Him, in prayer and devotion, through this meaningful journey.

Holy Week Schedule:

Palm Sunday (March 28/ 29) The Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

Holy Thursday (April 2) The Last Supper and the Institution of the Eucharist

Good Friday (April 3) The Passion and Death of Jesus

Easter Vigil (April 4) The Vigil of the Resurrection

Easter Sunday (April 5) The Joyous Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ

✨ We hope to see you there! ✨ Let’s walk together in faith this Holy Week. 🙏 Fr. Varghese