Highlights:
The Diocese of Hamilton has published the Clergy Pastoral Appointments for 2026 and Fr. Romelito has been appointed to Sacred Heart Parish in Paris Ontario as of June 24th. Our new pastor will be Father Kevin Upendran. A print out of the Diocesan Appointments will be posted on the bulletin board.
Next Week, April 27th – May 1st the parish office will be closed at noon from Tuesday to Friday. Also please note that Thursday’s Mass is at 9 am.
Prayer Network
It’s time to update our Prayer Network. This is an opportunity to serve the community by including prayer requests in your daily prayer. If you would be willing to serve in the important intercessory ministry please call the parish office and we will connect you to one of the coordinators for more details.
Bringing “community” to those housebound With just a couple of hours per month – you can make a big difference to a person who has limited abilities to get out? The Visiting Team Ministry, is a team of people visit parishioners who are homebound, living in care facilities and/or are in need of companionship. It’s a genuine way to bring the love of Jesus Christ to others – simply sharing a bit a time together. Men & ladies are invited to consider this possibility of helping to reach out. Please contact Cheryl for more information at the parish office 519-364-1973, Ext 5 or by email: cheryl@holyfamily.ca
School of Prayer Video Series (8 weeks)
Beginning on Tuesday, May 5th in the Lenhard Room
following evening Mass. All are welcome. Please sign up in the Narthex so we can get materials prepared.
Walkerton & Hanover Right to Life Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Mon. May 4th, at Walkerton K of C Hall Social 6 pm, 6:30 pm Dinner
Tickets $30, Students $20. Age 4-10 $13. available from the Parish Office until April 29th. Guest Speaker Celine Traynor of PAFE (Parents As First Educators)
St. Vincent de Paul would be happy to accept donations of shampoo, soap, bodywash, deodorant (mens/ladies), toothpaste and toothbrushes. Please mark St. Vincent de Paul and place them in the donation bin in the
Narthex.
March for Life – May 14th Theme: Follow Me
46 youth are going to a 3 day event. The Knights are asking for help to sponsor the bus. Donations gratefully received (cash or cheques payable to Knights of Columbus) can be dropped off at the parish office, clearly marked March for Life donation.
The Adoration Chapel is a place of “God’s Presence”. It is a good opportunity to add structure to your prayer life and grow in the area of placing one’s life before the Lord in prayer. Reflecting on scripture and being still in His Presence, asking for His graces. Consider committing to a weekly visit. Current open hours are Thursdays 4-5pm. For more information, contact the parish office.
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. Bring a friend. $2. Admittance
Women’s Cursillo Weekend, in Deemerton, Thurs June 4-7, 2026
A three day Cursillo weekend, which is a short review of Christianity, is designed to help you on that journey. Beginning on Thursday night and ending Sunday afternoon, through a series of talks by lay people and clergy, Mass & Reconciliation, you will get to take a closer look at yourself and your relationship with God, and others. If you are a female adult, 19 years of age or older, consider attending this weekend in the Deemerton Retreat Centre. The cut-off date will be May 1. Contact the parish office for more information.
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass – Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2026? You are cordially invited to join Bishop Dabrowski and couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton at 1:30 pm. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only – those married 60 years or more may bring one guest if you require assistance). Registration is found under Upcoming Events on the home page at hamiltondiocese.com, or call the Family Ministry Office at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249.
May Ministries Schedules
Greeters/Ushers:
6 pm Rosemary Goy & Pauline Dillon 9 am Diane McNichol – Byers
Ministers of the Word:
6 pm Ed & Elise King 9 am Wilfried Boerkamp & Andrew Hamilton
Eucharistic Ministers: 6 pm Nicole Billington, Stephanie Payne
9 am Jake Oberle, Gerald Hammar, Jennifer Dimeck
Sacristans: Shared subs Sacristan Linens: Mary Gerth
Seeking Volunteers for Meals on Wheels Help delivers meals once a month with this excellent community program. Holy Family delivers the 3rd week of every month. Time commitment: 11:30 – 12:30 For more info contact the parish office.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
John 10: 1-10
As a child did you have a pet? Did it respond to your voice?
How do the sheep respond to the shepherd?
How does this relate to the Pharisees difficulty in understanding Jesus?
What is a practical step we can take this week to become more like a sheep, who depends on the voice of their shepherd?
SUNDAY LITURGIES 4th Sunday of Easter (April 26)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
For protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living and deceased members of the adoration chapel
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Inge Montag – Betty Hunt
Tuesday:
7 pm Mass
John Grubb – Len & Dorothy Karl
Wilbert Stroeder – Francis & Janice Hundt
Luke Edington & for the intentions of the Edington Family
– Ed & Elise King
Intentions of Jean Trafford – Diane McNichol
Intentions of Patrick McGerasle – WRM Bookclub
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Intentions of Don & Helen Waechter – Joyce & Gord
Thursday: 9 am Mass (Notice Time Change)
Bob Kirkland and for intentions of the Kirkland Family
– Ed & Elise King
7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation for upcoming First Communicants
Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family
Ray Pegelo – Eileen King
Mary Benninger – Eileen King
Gabriel Zettler – The Family
Intentions of Tony & Colleen – A friend
Intentions of Mary Del Guidice – Stephanie Payne
SUNDAY LITURGIES 5th Sunday of Easter
(May 2/3rd)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Craig Nicholls – BGCDSB
6:00 pm
Intentions of Aby Matthew – F. J. Gross
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of John Grubb – Betty Hunt
