Highlights

• Divine Mercy Celebration Sunday at 3 pm

All are invited to come to this special hour of prayer and reflection on the Mercy of God which Jesus promised would flow in great abundance, especially on the Sunday following Easter to those to ask.   Learn more about this amazing gift of graces.  Visit Formed.org and search Divine Mercy

• Hike for Hospice Coming Up . . .  see more below
• Parish Office closed on Wed. April 19th

Community Yard Sale   Sat. April 29th,  8 am – 3 pm  – Holy Family Church  Lunch BBQ – hosted by the Knights of Columbus  Drop off items:  April 24 – 28th between 9 am – 4 pm  We reserve the right to remove inadmissible items.  No books or clothing please. Proceeds will support our own Sarah Allman for her mission to Costa Rica.  Cash donations also accepted.  Visit holyfamily.ca/our-missionaries for more info  Organized by the Mustard Seeds Youth Group

 Volunteer Team being assembled for Lenhard Kitchen Supply

We are seeking a team of 4 volunteers to coordinate supplying the Lenhard Kitchen.   Volunteers would help on a rotating schedule   responsible for various duties (about 1-2 hours time per week) including shopping for specials.   Team work and good communication necessary.     For more information contact the parish office.

St. Vincent de Paul  – Request for Queen Mattress  

If you have a good quality queen mattress to donate, please call the parish office.  Thank you

Adoration Chapel

Our Adoration Chapel is open Mondays at 9 am until Thursday at 8 pm.  Come spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  If you would like to commit to a specific hour – contact Don at 364-1185.

Photo Directory News

Thank you to all who participated.  If you missed out and still want to be included, call Brenda at 1-888-769-7339, Ext 1.  They have arranged  another photo shoot here in Hanover and can add you on a list for it.

Looking for parish life photo’s    As we work now to assemble some community pages to add to our pictorial, we welcome submission of photo’s.  If you have or want to submit a photo for consideration from your small group, or ministry, please contact the parish office.

 Walkerton and Hanover Right to Life Annual General Meeting, Dinner and Silent Auction.  Monday May 1, 2023 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.  Social at 6:00 / Dinner at 6:30.  Guest Speaker will be Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.  Tickets until April 17 are $25.  After April 17: $30.  Ages 4 – 12 are $12.  Tickets are available soon at Holst Office Supplies, Hanover or at Holy Family Parish Office.   Thank you  Jean Hedley    519-507-1956

School Volunteers Needed

Holy Family School Breakfast Program seeking volunteers to assist with food preparation  from 8-9 am .  Chose how often you want to help and become part of the team!   If you would like to assist with this rewarding work, providing healthy food for students, contact Tracy at 519-506-5665.

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  

Hike for Hospice  Sunday, May 7th at 1 pm   –  three local locations:

1. Hanover Pavilion Park, 742 7th Ave.             2. Walkerton Agricultural Building
2. Mildmay Lions Pavilion More information – pledge sheets in the Narthex or donate on line at  www.saugeen hospice.ca

Plans are in progress to build a six bed hospice at the edge of Walkerton.  This will be a Hospice providing end of life care for the residents of south Grey Bruce and surrounding area.  Hike for Hospice is our major fundraiser.  Several members of our church are participating and would welcome your support.  All donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt.

This Sunday’s Gospel

John 20: 19-31          Discussion Questions:

• Can you recall a time when you doubted, and Jesus restored your faith?
• Where are you most often when you experience  Jesus’ peace?
• Jesus says “As the Father has sent me, so I send you”  How do you incorporate this into your everyday life?