Teacher, which commandment
in the law is the greatest?
Highlights
If you lost a loved one in the past year, consider coming to our All Souls Day Mass on November 2nd at 6:30pm. Submit their name and photo to us by email so that we can recognize them during the celebration. The Deadline for names and photo submissions is Friday, October 30th at 5pm.- CORRECTION: The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Campaign pickup weekend is November 7th and 8th following the Masses in the parking lot. Last week’s bulletin said otherwise.
- Daylight Savings Time ends next weekend, Sunday, November 1, 2020
This Sunday's Mass
Readings
Matthew 22:34-40
Discussion Questions
- Why were the pharisees so intent on trapping Jesus in his words? What were they hoping to catch him saying when he answered this question?
- Why would Jesus say that the whole law and prophets depends on these two commandments? What happens to the rest of the law if the two greatest commandments are removed?
Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 24th
Robert Schnurr – Jean & Family
Sunday, October 25th
9 am Gerard Hundt – Joan & Family
11 am For all the people of the parish
Weekday Mass Intentions
Tuesday
- Intention of Shawn Adamson & Family – Jordan Melfi
- Intentions of Mary DelGuidice – Irene Serre
- Intentions of Lynn Dikolli – Irene Serre
- Intentions of Vicky Zettel – Irene Serre
- Intentions of Richard Binden & Siblings – Jean
Wednesday
- Intentions of Mary Hunt – Joan Hundt
Thursday
- Mark Sopkowe – Ed & Anne Hahn
Friday
- Fr. David Cote & Paul Cote – Jean Trafford
- Lorne Weber – Noreen
- Intentions of Dianne Lerch – Charlene
- Intentions of Rev. Ron Cote – Jean Trafford
This Sunday’s Live Stream
Events coming up
Men’s Small Group | Tuesday at 7:30pm
Alpha week 5 | Wednesday at 6:30pm
Parish Team Meeting | Thursday at 9am
All Souls Day Mass | Nov 2 at 6:30pm
Shoebox deadline | Nov 7 and 8
Parish Retreat | Nov 13 and 14
Parish News
Registration for Mass is coming to an end on November 22nd
Although registration was deemed necessary when the church reopened in June, we are confident that parishioners can be safely and quickly accommodated as they enter rather than needing to register ahead of time.
We thank you for your patience and for bearing with us during this difficult time, as we continue to learn and to discern the best course of action.
Please note that we will still be asking people to register for the Christmas Masses, as we anticipate a larger-than-usual number of participants.
What this means for you:
- Coming early is crucial if you prefer or need a special seating arrangement (i.e. near the front, near the back, etc.)
- Consider sitting with a family member or someone in your “bubble” to help us find a seat for everyone.
- Seating will be first come, first served. If spaces in the church fill up before you arrive, you will be seated in the Lenhard Room.
- When you arrive, you will be seated based on the available seats and the number of people with you.
- There is a chance that Mass will fill up completely. We apologize in advance if we are unable to seat you.
All Souls day Mass | November 2 at 6:30pm
Families and Friends of a loved who who passed away in the past year are invited to attend Mass at 6:30pm on Monday, November 2. Please submit the name and a photo of the deceased person by emailing it to sam@holyfamily.ca.
During the prayers of the faithful, your loved one’s image will be shown and their name called out, as you or someone you designate will come forward and light a candle from the Baptismal candle.
Parish Retreat - Save the Date!
Operation Christmas Child
Curbside pick up event!
The OCC team asks you to bring your filled shoeboxes on November 7 and 8 to the church parking lot before and after Mass. They will collect them from you and store them for shipment.
Boxes need to be back before November 8, 2020
Other ways to help
Children receiving First Sacraments
Although registration is now closed for Fall 2021, you can complete registration for First Communion and First Reconciliation for Spring 2021.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers
Christmas still seems far away, but this is the time when the Vincentians have to start planning for the Christmas hampers for the less fortunate in our community. If you, or someone you know, needs a hamper for Christmas, please call the parish office. We always hear in the gospel how much Jesus loves the poor, so please, do not be shy, it is our privilege to help.
“Giving Tree”
If you would like to purchase gifts for a needy family in our area, please call the St. Vincent de Paul extension on our phone line, at 519-364-1973. Leave your name and phone number and we will get back to you with the name and needs of a particular family.
Capital Campaign
The Capital Campaign committee has expanded and is meeting again. Its members are: Mark Ducharme (chair), Jennifer Dimeck, John Hunt, Diane McNichol, Niki Billington, Jim Zettel, Tony Zettel, Father Emmanuel and Sam Zettel.
Many ideas and dreams for the campaign are being discussed and evaluated. Please watch here for updates as they come.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration is available Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. Please consider making this your weekly adoration hour!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is now available from 45-minutes before to 20-minutes before Mass, and is being celebrated in the Adoration Chapel.
Weekday Mass
- Tuesday at 7pm
- Wednesday at 9am
- Thursday at 7pm
- Friday at 9am
Recent Media
Office Open - but please call or email ahead
Staff have returned to the office to serve you once again. Please call or email ahead of time if you’d like to come to the office.
Donate by e-transfer
You can send e-transfers to donate@holyfamily.ca from your online banking portal or mobile app.
Visit holyfamily.ca/donate for all donation options.
In Memory
All Souls Day Mass
Do you have a loved one who has passed away in the past year? Send us their name and photo by Friday, and attend the All Souls Day Mass on November 2 at 6:30pm. Their name will be called, a candle will be lit in their memory, and we will present their photo on the screen.
Please consider joining us for this special event.
Community News
Get in touch with our team
(519) 364-1973
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352 10th Avenue Hanover, ON N4N 2N6
General Inquiries | info@holyfamily.ca
Cheryl Chornaby
Pastoral Associate
Caring Ministries
Ministry to the sick and shut-in
