Highlights

• Congratulations to those entering the church  A number of people have entered our faith community through Sacraments of Initiation.   Still others are journeying along side us and we thank and praise God for all who enter our doors to worship with us.
• Divine Mercy Celebration – next Sunday at 3 pm  (more info below)
• Card Parties resume  (more info below)
• A new appointment for Fr. Emmanuel  As per the Clergy Pastoral Appointments 2022 published on the diocesan website,  Fr. Emmanuel will have a new appointment effective Wed. June 29th to Formosa & Chepstow with Missions of Cargill & Teeswater.  We have been assigned Rev. Romelito Guillen  who is coming to us from the Durham/ Markdale parishes.  We are also assuming the Carlsruhe Parish as an additional Mission Parish.   Watch for upcoming information on a send-off gathering for Fr. Emmanuel.
• Card Parties begin again!

Adoration Chapel News

With great joy, adoration is taking place from Monday 9 am until Thursday at 9 pm. There is a some open night hours that we are still looking for committed adorers:  Tuesday 1-2 am, Tuesday 3-4 am, and night hours 12 midnight to 5 am Wednesday.  Those interested please call Don at 364-1185.

Thank you

Many thanks to those who came out and gave the church and church flower beds a spring cleaning.  We also thank all those who generously donated the Easter Flowers.  May God blesss you 100 fold.

Divine Mercy Sunday:  Sunday, April 24th

Expose yourself to unimaginable graces!  Our Lord appeared to St. Faustina many times giving her a message for the world of Mercy.

The prayers for the Novena are available for pick up at the back of the church.  There will be a special one hour prayer service on Sunday, April 24th at Holy Family Church at 3 pm.  We will include additional  prayer intentions seeking God’s mercy for the people of Ukraine and an outpouring of mercy that brings an end to the invasion.  We his people, and our world are in desperate need of Jesus’ mercy – come, let us place our trust in Him!

 Children’s Liturgy  

We want to express our appreciation to those who have offered to assist with our Children’s Liturgy Program.  We require a few more additional volunteers in order to put together a schedule.  If you would be interested in helping with this important ministry, sharing  faith with young children, in creative ways during a portion of the 9 am Mass please contact our Coordinator Shari at 519-379-6193 for details.

Altar Server Ministry

Children and youth are invited to register for Altar Server Ministry.   Details and forms available in the Narthex.

Card Parties Resume

Euchre & Solo will be played on Tuesday afternoons, starting on Tues. April 19th at Holy Family – 1:30 start time.  A $2. admission is requested.  Everyone is welcome – bring a friend

5th  Annual Bishop’s Dinner

Message for Easter 2022 from the  Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Real Me

The Hamilton Diocesan Speak Series is offering a talk on zoom titled, The Real Me: Drawing Teens Out of the Shadows  MORE

Donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis   More info

This Sunday’s Gospel

John 20: 1-18

• What phrase of this account of the resurrection  catches your attention most?  Why?
• Jesus says ‘to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God”  how do you address God the Father in prayer?  Do you ever use “My Father”?   Does personalizing it in this way make a difference?  Why or why not?
• How long is the Easter Season?  What can you do to really rejoice and celebrate in a fitting way of this salvation gift?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions