Highlights:
- Divine Mercy Sunday – Special Devotion Hour 3 pm this Sunday (see details below)
- St. Francis Xavier Church receives Jubilee Year of Hope Financial Gift
- Our Parish’s Memorial Mass for Pope Francis (Wed. April 30th – 9 am)
- Next Sunday, May 4th: 9 am First Communion Mass – Community Breakfast Follows
Divine Mercy Celebration Next Sunday ( April 27th) 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.
We all need God’s Mercy – our world is in desperate need as well. Become a vessel of prayer for this great outpouring. Learn more about this amazing gift of graces. Booklets & Novena Prayers are available in the Narthex. You are welcome to bring an image of Divine Mercy for a special blessing prayer.
St. Francis Xavier Church Carlsruhe receives Jubilee, Year of Hope $35,000. gift for financial support from the diocese. We are so happy to announce that St. Francis Xavier Church was chosen to receive a special financial gift in support of the good works they are doing and the great costs of the parish. The Diocese Chancery office asked for our prayers, and they as well, pray for us quoting the late Holy Father, Pope Francis ‘let us pray for one another’.
The Knights are really pleased they teamed with the Catholic Women’s League! The Knights of Columbus would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Catholic Women’s League for your continued partnership and support. We truly enjoy working together on parish breakfasts, and your dedication and collaboration help make each one a success. We look forward to many more shared moments of service and fellowship!
Upcoming Community Breakfast next weekend On Sun. May 4th, we will once again be offering a delicious community breakfast following 9 am Mass until 12:30 pm. The Knights will cover the cost of food, and free will offerings will go to support Holy Family Parish. Come on out!
Ministries Schedules – May
Greeters/Ushers: 6 pm A & D Rehkopf 9 am Diane McNichol-Byers
Ministers of the Word: 6 pm F.J. Gross, Pat Fritz 9 am Susan Sakal, Subs (Karen/Norma Jeanne/Dave)
Eucharistic Ministers: 6 pm Nicole Billington, Jeff & Tawnya Schlosser 9 am Tom & Doreen Schultz, Jennifer Dimeck
Sacristans: Jean Trafford & Charlene Eckensweiler Sacristan Linens: Mary Gerth
Adoration Chapel News: There is several night hours needing committed adorers. If you would like to dedicate one hour a week to a time of prayer and adoration, please contact Don or Helen Waechter at 364-1185.
Play a Musical Instrument?
Consider volunteering and sharing your gift and talent at the Sunday 11am Mass in Carlsruhe. Please speak with Claire or Mary-Catherine after Mass.
Men’s Cursillo Weekend: Thurs. May 22 – 25th
Take a closer look at yourself, God and others on a three day Cursillo weekend , beginning on Thursday night and ending Sunday afternoon, through a series of talks by lay people and clergy, celebration of Mass & Reconciliation. If you are a male adult, 19 years of age or older and are open to a closer relationship with our God & Saviour, please contact Tony at 519-496-8114 for more information..
Card Party Tuesday 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
Reflection on Today’s Gospel John 20: 19 – 31
Discussion Starters:
What is significant about Jesus’ conversation with his disciples this first sighting after the resurrection?
John ends this passage with the reason for it being written. What is it? How does it affect your everyday life?
This 2nd Sunday of Easter is also referred to Divine Mercy Sunday. Take some time to pour out your heart and seek an outpouring of Mercy today.
SUNDAY LITURGIES
Divine Mercy Sunday (April 26/27th)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Phyllis Henhoeffer – Glenn & Eileen Skinn
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Florence Kelly – Jane & Brian Pritchard
3pm Divine Mercy Celebration – Holy Family Church
Tuesday: 7 pm Mass
Ruth Ditner – Bill & Marlene Douma
June Richardson – Tony & Stephanie Zettler
Douglas Weber – Don & Helen Waechter
Donald Bethune – F.J. Gross
Jack Hesch – Helen & Family
Intentions of Theresa Schnurr – Edna Zettler
Wednesday 9 am Mass Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Thursday: 9:00 am Mass NOTE TIME Wilfred “Bud” Eckensweiler – Jeff & Dori
7:00 pm Reconciliation for First Communicants & those preparing for Confirmation
Friday: 9:00 am Mass
June Richardson – Irene Serre
Douglas Weber – F.J. Gross
David & Geraldine Grubb – The Family
Bud Eckensweiler – The Family
Intentions of Ken – Nan
Saturday: 11:00 am Funeral Mass for Douglas Weber
SUNDAY LITURGIES 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (May 3/4)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – The Family
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Bernard Tuck – Anne Hahn
Sunday,
9 am Mass First Communion Mass
For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Ed Hahn – Anne & Family
