Highlights:
Jubilee Opening Liturgy will take place with next weekend’s Masses.
Church Hours & Adoration Schedule for this week
Is Mass / Events Cancelled due to inclement weather?
Church Office Hours
Open: Monday, Dec. 23rd: 9 – 12, 1-4
Tuesday, Dec. 24th: 9-12 noon
Closed: Dec. 25 – thru to January 1st
Adoration Chapel Schedule
Please note that the Adoration Chapel will close on December 24th at 12 noon, and will remain closed until Monday, January 6th.
St. Francis Xavier Quilting
The Carlsruhe ladies will begin tying quilts on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the hall of the Carlsruhe Church. We start at 1:00 to 4:00 on Monday afternoons. These quilts are sent to Dr. Simone in Toronto and are forwarded to third world countries. Everyone is welcome & no experience is necessary. If you need more information please call Anne Schwan 367-5466 or Cathy Weber 881-1448.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Do you have a few hours per month to help serve the poor?
We are looking for new members for our committee. We meet once a month, with 2 mtgs in November, none in July/Aug. Getting involved could include helping with visits at the church (we always work in pairs) and/or helping with grocery shopping. Please leave your name at the parish office or contact Kay Garvey at 519-506-5883
NO Further Collecting Postage Stamps
Please take note that we are no longer able to use postage stamps for Mission fund-raising. Thank you to all those who have helped with this project in the past.
POPCAN TABS continue to be collected and used. Drop off’s at both Holy Family & St. Francis Xavier.
Two As One Series for Married Couples Will your New Year’s Resolutions include re-focusing on the gift of marriage? Our Two As One series will run each Thursday evening after Mass, starting January 23rd, and will continue for six weeks. This is a great opportunity for a weekly Catholic reflection on marriage, and to share some fellowship with other married couples in our parish. Married couples of all ages, please consider joining us!
The Con-Solatio Mission Home in Costa Rica that Sarah Allman was at this past year has sent an Advent Campaign. For more information see the bulletin board in the Narthex.
Door Alarm: Please note, if you are responsible for any locking or unlocking at Holy Family Parish, and have not yet been contacted about training on the new alarm system, please call the parish office.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Luke 1:39-45 Discussion Questions
- What was the last news that gave you great inner joy?
- Glorify God for this blessing and all the goodness you are looking forward to.
- Present your needs in humble prayer and trust in knowing how much God loves and cares for you.
SUNDAY LITURGIES 4th Sunday of Advent
Saturday Vigil Masses (Dec. 21/22nd)
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – The Family
6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Gerard & Joan Hundt – The Family
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Intentions of Sandy & Jerome Zettler – Edna Zettler
Christmas Eve / Day Schedule
Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24th
6 pm Mass: Location: Holy Family For the intentions of the Seniors & Shut-ins – the Catholic Women’s League
8 pm Mass: Location: Holy Family For the intentions of the Christmas Flower donors
Christmas Day Wed. Dec. 25th
9 am Mass: Location: Holy Family For all the people of the parish & parish missions
11 am Mass: Location St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Mina Clappison – Claire & Ray Barnard
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Dec 28/29) Feast of the Holy Family
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Adam Regier – Tony & Colleen Regier
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Irv Wand – Betty Hunt
New Year’s Schedule – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation December 31st / January 1st
Tuesday, December 31st 6 pm Mass Location: Holy Family
Eternal Happiness of Terry & Bernie Hartman – Pat
Wednesday, January 1st 10 am Mass Location: Holy Family For all the people of the parish & parish missions
