Highlights

• Unify – Wednesday Evenings!  Everyone Welcome (What exactly is Unify all about)
• Upcoming Men’s Conference – Sat. Jan 28th – We are ride-sharing and happy to take along anyone wishing to join us.  Contact Gerry Poechman at 364-5657 – read more here
• To parishioners from St. Vincent de Paul; Thank you & Annual Report
• No weekday Masses at present
• Parish Office: Closing at noon this week

In Father’s Absence:  There will be no weekday Masses.  A visiting priest will be covering our weekend Mass Schedule.  The parish staff are ready to assist you.  Should you require an emergency visit from a priest for a member of your family, or to arrange a funeral please call the parish office.  If we are not there to take the call, a voice mail will direct you to an emergency contact number.  Thank you.

What exactly is Unify all about?
“Unify” is an event intended to unite people together under Christ for a time of worship, preaching, prayer, and community building. It is different from other church events because it is designed with “the seeker” in mind – someone who is looking for answers, but still far from a formal membership in the Church. The message centres on the Gospel message of hope and salvation in Jesus, with an emphasis on the testimonies of stories and testimonies of Christians in our community.

Unify is designed from the ground up to be welcoming to all people of all ages and all walks of life. For this reason, we encourage our regular Parishioners to make use of this opportunity by bringing seekers in your family, workplace, and friend circles to Unify as an initial step toward finding faith in God. Also, if you are feeling down, struggling, lonely, or in need of hope and encouragement, come to Unify and give your own soul some nourishment!

An outline of Unify nights:
5:45pm – Doors open
6:00pm – Light Meal
6:30pm – Unify service
8:00pm – Dessert and Fellowship

Available all evening:
-Free coffee and snacks
-Supervised play area for parents and toddlers in the back

Society of St. Vincent de Paul  Holy Family Parish Conference, Hanover       

Dear Parishioners:

A sincere thank you to all who in any way helped to make our Christmas Hamper program a great success.  May God bless you for your generosity to our monthly envelope collection and the extra donations given before Christmas.  Through the kindness of donations we were able to provide hampers to 75 families/individuals, including gifts for 60 children this Christmas.  Thank you for picking up gift requests from the giving tree and providing beautiful gifts and gift cards for the children.  During the year we were able to assist 421 adults and 203 children during 280 church visits.  Nearly 11,000 pounds of food was given out in 2022 with outreach and Christmas hampers.

Your donations also help support other campaigns for those less fortunate throughout the year:  Sponsoring children to summer camp, Special circumstances funding for outstanding expenses, based on need, i.e. heating, hydro, etc.

It is truly heartwarming to see our parish family serve those less fortunate with love, respect, justice and joy.  May God bless us all in this coming year.

With grateful thanks,  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Holy Family Parish Conference

Adoration 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.

Invitation:  Tying Quilts for the Missions

On Monday, January 9th, we will start tying quilts for the Missions.  We are tying quilts every Monday during the winter months, from 1:00 pm to 4 :00 pm at the Carlsruhe Church Hall.  Everyone is welcome!  Any more information needed please call Anne Schwan 519-367-5466 or Cathy Weber 519-881-1448

Needed:  A double bed

The St.  Vincent de Paul have had a request for a double bed (frame & mattress) If you have one to donate, please contact the parish office.

Please keep in your prayers the soul of Gertude Meyers   Obituary

Former Parishioner returns to Hanover for Book Launch

Diana Snowden is launching her book “Dreams and everyday Miracles” on Wed. January 18th from  1- 3:30 at the Hope Community Church.

Card Party on Tuesday Afternoons  – All are welcome 

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 at 1:30 pm in the Walkerton Church Hall

January:  Parenting Tip  & Marriage Tip

Mastering Your Money:  A financial wellness Presentation – Diocesan News

This Sunday’s Gospel

John 1: 29-34

Discussion Questions

• How does this verse reveal the humility and heart of John?
• What does it reveal about John’s prayer life and his trust in the unknown?
• What inspiration do you receive as you mull over this verse?  Do you have some unknown that is requiring trust and prayer?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions