Highlights

• Holy Family Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100th Anniversary!  (More details below)
• Congratulations to all the children & youth who are receiving First Communion and the Sacrament of  Confirmation this weekend
• Save the date!  Sunday June 25th, 2023   St. Francis Xavier Church’s 150th anniversary in celebration with Holy family Parish Picnic  more details next weekend

THIS SATURDAY!!!!     Community Yard Sale   Sat. April 29th,  8 am – 3 pm  – Holy Family Church  Lunch BBQ – hosted by the Knights of Columbus  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

Holy Family CWL 100th Anniversary

All ladies are invited to help celebrate our 100th Anniversary on May 28th in the Lenhard Room.  12 noon social, 12:30 dinner. Tickets can be purchased at both Masses on the weekend of April 29 & 30 and May 6 & 7 at a cost of $10. Come and celebrate this joyous occasion.

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.

Ministry Schedules for May

• Minsters of the Word  6 pm:  David Hundt, Elise King / F.J. Gross  9 am: Susan Sakal, Norma Jeanne King
• Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist  6 pm:  Nicole Billington  9 am:  Dorothy O’Connell
• Hospitality Ministers  6 pm: Graham Montag   9 am: Linda & Andy Lehman
• Sacristans:  Donna Kroetsch      Sacristans’ Linens:  Mary Gerth

Adoration Chapel

Hours available for a committed adorer: Thursday afternoons; 2-3 pm & 3-4 pm.  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.

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 10: 1-10          Discussion Questions:

• What do you suppose the “abundant life” looks like that Jesus is talking about?  are you experiencing it?
• How might our view of abundant life change over time?  Why?
• What do you do, in an effort to recognize the Good Shepherd’s voice?