Highlights

• • The parish office will be closed on Wednesday this week!
  • Milk Mat Work Bee – Wed. Jan 12th (see below)
  • Winter Sessions of Unify,  Coming Soon!

Church Donation  Envelopes for 2022

Donation envelopes for 2022 are available at the back of the Church.  If you have been using envelopes, please pick up the box labelled with your name.  If you would like to begin using envelopes, please pick up a box labelled “unassigned” and put your information on the first one used. There are small  packages with the “specials” for those who are supporting the parish using P.A.R. (Pre-authorized Remittance) There is also forms available for new P.A.R. users. Parish Support can also be made through E-Transfer to donate@holyfamily.ca. Thank you to all who financially support our Parish.

Do you have a new address or phone number?

Please keep the parish up to date with your contact information.  Let us know by phone, 519-364-1973 Ext. 0, or by email:  info@holyfamily.ca if you have made changes recently.  Thank you.

Milk Mat Work Bee

We continue to collect clean Milk Bags and work at producing washable mats for those in need.  Your donations of Milk Bags can be placed in the cupboard in Lenhard Room.  Individuals who would like to assist with the project are invited to the Lenhard Room on Wed. January 12th at 1pm.  Social distancing and masks are mandatory.  Taking materials and working from home is also an option!

Music Ministry Needed for 9 am Mass

The parish is seeking a musician to lead music and singing for Sunday morning Mass at 9am, and occasionally 11am Mass based on availability. A stipend is available for each Mass served at.  Those interested are asked to contact the parish office. Applicants must be able to comply with the Diocesan Vaccination Policy.”

COVID-19 Safety Measures

Masks: Father would like to remind all parishioners that they are required to wear a mask while inside the building and to keep it on for the duration of Mass. Thank you for your cooperation.

Volunteers:  Proof of vaccination or notifying the parish office to plan a rapid test is now required for parish volunteers until further notice.  More info

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke 3: 15-16,21-22

Discussion Questions

• What words remain with you after reading this verse?  Why?
• What is something that has filled you with joyous expectation in your life?  And when it occurred, did it unfold as you hoped for?
• Can you look back now on your life and see blessings in your difficulties?       
• Do you think the words from heaven “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” were said for the benefit of Jesus or for others (us) ?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions