Highlights

• Parish Questionnaire – Seeking your input on the parish moving forward  Individuals as well as small faith sharing groups are encouraged to give Father Emmanual your feedback on moving forward as a parish.  Your views shared on six questions will help as we begin to look at future plans for our faith community.  Questionnaires available from the website or the Narthex  – Please submit by Easter
• A new appointment for Fr. Emmanuel  As per the Clergy Pastoral Appointments 2022 published on the diocesan website,  Fr. Emmanuel will have a new appointment effective Wed. June 29th to Formosa & Chepstow with Missions of Cargill & Teeswater.  We have been assigned Rev. Romelito Guillen  who is coming to us from the Durham/ Markdale parishes.  We are also assuming the Carlsruhe Parish as an additional Mission Parish.   Watch for upcoming information on a send-off gathering for Fr. Emmanuel.
• Church Cleaning Work Bee  All are welcome to join in a work bee on Monday, April 11th starting at 1:30 pm for a thorough church cleaning.  Bring a scrub pail and rag and help us prepare the church for the beautiful Triduum & Easter Season.

Adoration Chapel News

With great joy, adoration is taking place from Monday 9 am until Thursday at 9 pm. There is a some open night hours that we are still looking for committed adorers:  Tuesday 1-2 am, Tuesday 3-4 am, and night hours 12 midnight to 5 am Wednesday.  Those interested please call Don at 364-1185.   Please note: due to Holy Week the Chapel will close Thursday at 6:45 pm this week.

Traditions

Why do we cover images in the Church the last couple weeks prior to the Triduum?     Veiling the statues is an encouragement to the faithful to anticipate the upcoming celebration of the Triduum.  The change in the appearance reminds us that it is a very special time and helps us take note of the urgency to prepare ourselves as well as once lifted, enhances our senses of the newness of life and the resurrection.

What traditionally do Catholic’s do with blessed palm branches?  Like any blessed item it is important to treat it reverently.  Many weave a cross to place in their home, or place it under their mattress, asking for God’s protection and blessings.  Old brittle blessed palms should be burned or buried, rather than thrown in the regular household garbage.

Divine Mercy Sunday:  Sunday, April 24th

Mark your calendars! Novena of Divine Mercy starts on Good Friday.  The prayers for the Novena are available for pick up at the back of the church.  There will be a special one hour prayer service on Sunday, April 24th at Holy Family Church at 3 pm.  We will include additional  prayer intentions seeking God’s mercy for the people of Ukraine and an outpouring of mercy that brings an end to the invasion.  We his people, and our world are in desperate need of Jesus’ mercy – come, let us place our trust in Him!

 Children’s Liturgy   We want to express our appreciation to those who have offered to assist with our Children’s Liturgy Program.  We require a few more additional volunteers in order to put together a schedule.  If you would be interested in helping with this important ministry, sharing  faith with young children, in creative ways during a portion of the 9 am Mass please contact our Coordinator Shari at 519-379-6193 for details.

Altar Server Ministry

Children and youth are invited to register for Altar Server Ministry.   Details and forms available in the Narthex.

Easter Flowers   Would you like to donate towards our Easter Flowers?  Perhaps in Memory of a Loved One or some other special intention?   We will be purchasing Hydrangeas to decorate the altar and sanctuary.    Donations are greatly received.  Please indicate on the donation “Easter Flowers”.  There will be a mass offered on Divine Mercy  Sunday, (April 24th) for the intentions of the Easter Flower Donors.

Donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis   More info

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke 22: 14-23.56

• What is the difference between Judas & Peter, since both failed Jesus?  What can we learn for when we fail Jesus?
• What does sharing in Communion or the Lord’s Supper mean to you?
• How can one prepare for Communion to make it more meaningful?
• How is God calling you to make your life more service-oriented?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions