Highlights

• Pray for Peace:  On this special solemnity of Mary, Mother of God let us all pray for peace; in our hearts, our homes, in our world
• The parish office is closed until Tuesday, Jan. 3rd.
• Adoration Chapel re-opens on Monday, January 2nd.

Year End Donations:  Please note that donations that are specifically marked 2022 or in the 2022 envelope will be credited to that year up to Wed. January 4th, after which all donations will be considered a 2023 offering.  Thank you for your church support. Adoration Chapel One of your best new year’s resolutions could be to spend an hour before the Blessed Sacrament each week.  Consider committing to an hour of quiet prayer time in our Chapel. Weather permitting, our chapel operates from Mondays at 9 am continuous until Thursday at 9 pm, (less a 6 hours during Tues. midnight – 6 am)    Daytime visitors welcome or speak with Don about committing to a specific hour.  Chapel Coordinator:  Don Waechter  364-1185. Card Party on Tuesday Afternoons  – All are welcome  New year start up:  Tues. January 3rd  Join with others for a friendly game of euchre or solo on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, in the Holy Family Lenhard Room.  All are welcome, bring a friend.  $2.  Admittance Note: Sacred Heart Church Walkerton holds their Card Party on Thursdays from 1 – 4:30 pm in the Church Hall Milk Mat Mania – The Second Wednesday Monthly – Please join us on Wed. January 11th,  for our monthly charity work bee.  Pitch in and help with Milk Mats or bring the craft of your choice for an afternoon of fellowship and working on projects for the less fortunate. Mark your Calendars Unify has moved to Wednesday nights and the Winter Sessions begin on Wed. January 11th Christmas Flowers and Church Decoration It’s so beautiful!   Thank you to one and all who assisted with the outdoor nativity, outdoor urns, trees and wreaths, donated towards flowers,  decorated the trees and church, assembled the indoor nativity for our celebration of Christmas.  It’s beauty and splendor assist greatly in preparing our hearts to receive Jesus more fully and aid in providing the hope and joy which he desires for all. January:  Parenting Tip  & Marriage Tip Mastering Your Money:  A financial wellness Presentation – Diocesan News

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke 2: 16-21 Discussion Questions

• What good news have you heard and shared lately?
• How did the shepherds respond to the good news of the Saviour?
• What kind of time and attention do you give to glorifying and praising God and how can that improve in the year ahead?
• Mary treasured all the words and pondered them in her heart – how can we imitate her response?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions

This weekend:  Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God New Year Eve    Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 pm   Location:  Holy Family, Hanover Eternal Happiness of Bernie & Terry Hartman – Pat & Dan 9 am Mass   Location:  Holy Family, Hanover For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions 11 am Mass Location:  St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Andy & Reta Fortney – The Estate ************************************************************ Tuesday 10:30 am  Location:  Hanover Care Centre Special Intention – Doreen Perry 7 pm Mass   Intention of Sheila Stewart – Barb Schuknecht Wednesday: 9 am Mass  Eternal Happiness of Joe Del Guidice – Mary Thursday  10:30 am  Location:  The Villa LTC Eternal Happiness of: Patrick & Michael O’Hara & Joseph Filsinger – Theresa Filsinger

7:00 pm Mass Eternal Happiness of: Terry & Gail dunne – Jack & MaryAnn Glenna & Bern Oberle – John & Ruth Chapman Tom Weir – Ed & Anne Hahn Allison McDougall – Nicole Billington In Thanksgiving – Virginia & Gerald Hammar Intentions of: Peggy Brooks – Mom & Dad Sam Zettel – Mom & Dad Friday   9:00 am Mass Eternal Happiness of: Pastor John Polacok – Jean Trafford Sister Germaine Zentner – Karen Doersam Mark & Mary Sopkowe – Ed & Anne Hahn Pat Woelfle – Harvey & Jennifer Steve Horan – Mom Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family Intentions of Christmas Flower Donors Next Weekend –  The Epiphany of the Lord Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Location:  St.  Anne, Chesley Eternal Happiness of Hugh Chornaby – The Family 6:00 pm   Location:  Holy Family, Hanover Eternal Happiness of living & deceased members of the Francis & Marlene Gross Family 9 am Mass   Location:  Holy Family, Hanover For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions 11 am Mass Location:  St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Carol Bross & Blair Bross – Jack & Cathy Weber & families