Holy Infant Catholic Church

10/15/2026

Thanks to the generosity of the Holy Infant community, our faithful volunteers prepared and served nearly 200 meals in September to the dinner guests at the UMD Shelter Community Kitchen. Our next dinner will be on Sunday, October 18th.

https://holyinfantchurch.org/umd-dinner

10/14/2026

We pray for the health and restoration of Pope Leo.

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

10/13/2026

Join the Interfaith Alliance’s Vote Is Sacred Tour when it stops in Raleigh on Friday, October 16th, from noon–2 p.m.

The North Carolina Council of Churches is partnering with Interfaith Alliance for this Raleigh stop, which will include a press conference followed by a march to the polls. People of faith from across North Carolina are invited to come together, lift up the sacred responsibility of voting, and affirm the importance of ensuring that every person can participate in our democracy.

Leading the press conference and march will be Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, our outgoing Executive Director, and Rev. Dr. Regina Henderson Moore, our incoming Executive Director, making this a special opportunity to gather with both leaders as the Council enters this transition.

The Vote Is Sacred Tour is traveling across the country this fall, bringing together faith communities for voter engagement, election protection, voter registration, and public witness. The Raleigh stop is an opportunity for people of faith in North Carolina to add their voices to this national effort and stand together for a democracy where every voice can be heard.

Learn More: https://www.mobilize.us/iaf/event/1040079/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations&emci=7ccb57e0-fcb8-f111-a6a9-000d3a56d2f7&emdi=33279f78-4bbb-f111-a6a9-000d3a56d2f7&ceid=3796703

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

To celebrate All Saints' Day, Holy Infant will be hosting an All Saints' Day Trunk or Treat on Sunday, November 1st from 9:45 - 11 a.m. This fun and faith-filled event is open to the entire parish! Children are invited to dress up as their favorite Saint or a figure from the Bible and enjoy a morning of faith, fellowship, treats, and celebration.

We Need Trunks!

We are looking for parishioners who are willing to decorate their vehicles and participate in our Trunk or Treat. Trunks should be decorated with a faith-based theme—get creative and have fun sharing your favorite saints, Bible stories, or other elements of our Catholic faith!

10/09/2026

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of War announced that the firing squad ex*****on of Nidal Hasan, the man convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 at Fort Hood, Texas in 2009, would be publicly livestreamed. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement sharply condemning the decision of the U.S. government:

“It is with shock and great sorrow that I have learned of the Department of War’s decision to publicly livestream the ex*****on of Nidal Hasan. Our God is the God of life. In no way can Hassan’s actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered. The word of God exhorts us: ‘do not repay anyone evil for evil' (Romans 12:17). The public ex*****on even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people.

“I pray for the intercession of Our Lady of Good Counsel that we as a nation may always choose life even in the most trying times and circumstances.”

10/08/2026

Join us on October 19th at 6:30 in the Narthex for this special presentation by Deacon Tom.

Are you having difficulty finding hope and comfort while navigating the noise and turbulence of our current culture and times? There is hope! You are invited to attend a presentation and discussion on “How Do We Find Hope in Hard Times?” Deacon Tom will facilitate the event featuring a recording of a recent presentation on the topic by Jon Batiste with staff members of Fr. Richard Rohr’s Center for Action and Contemplation.
Jonathan Michael Batiste is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, bandleader, television personality and actor. He has recorded and performed with many award-winning musical artists. Batiste appeared nightly with his band, Stay Human, as band leader and musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from 2015 to 2022.

Batiste also serves as the music director of The Atlantic and the Creative Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In 2020, he co-composed the score for the Pixar animated film Soul, for which he received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award and a BAFTA Film Award. Batiste has garnered eight Grammy Awards from 25 nominations, including an Album of the Year win for We Are (2021).

10/07/2026

Thank you to all our parishioners who participated in last weekend's Respect Life collection. We are thrilled to share these donations with our local ministry partners.

10/07/2026

Join us next Sunday, October 18th, following the 11:30 am Mass to celebrate this special ministry!

For the past decade, Stephen Ministry at Holy Infant has been a quiet but powerful ministry of compassion, presence, and care.

Since its beginning, our Stephen Ministers have walked alongside parishioners during some of life’s most challenging seasons; offering a listening ear, a caring presence, prayer, and confidential, Christ-centered support. Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring ministry, with trained volunteers meeting regularly with those experiencing difficult times such as grief, illness, divorce, job loss, or other major life transitions.

Over the past decade, these dedicated parishioners have lived out Christ’s call to “Bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2), reminding us that no one should have to walk through a difficult season alone.

We give thanks for the many Stephen Ministers and leaders who have generously shared their time, compassion, faith, and friendship over these past ten years. Their ministry is a beautiful example of how the Holy Infant community cares for one another, not only in times of celebration, but also in times when we need someone simply to walk beside us.

Congratulations and thank you to our Stephen Ministry team for ten years of faithful service! May this ministry continue to be a source of hope, healing, and Christ-centered care for many years to come.