Highlights:
- Please note this change in the usual schedule: There is no Mass at St. Anne’s on Sat. April 4th. In the month of April, the only Mass scheduled at St. Anne’s Chelsey will be on Sat. April 18th at 4 pm.
- Community Brunch next Sunday – April 12th – see details below
St. Francis Xavier Quilt Report
We had a very successful 10 weeks tying quilts at the Carlsruhe Hall for the Missions. We usually had 12 ladies & 2 young girls helping to tie quilts. Total quilts 84, crochet/knitted blankets 73, and child’s crochet vests 37. Total sent to Doctor Simone in Toronto 194. Thank you to Cuneo Interiors from Hanover who deliver these items. Thank you to everyone who joined & helped us to reach this goal. See you again next year, January 2027.
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.
Divine Mercy Celebration Next Sunday (April 12) 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.
Do you feel called to serve God & share your skills and talents with others? Do you have a couple of hours per month that you would be willing to give; to bring a smile to another person?
The Visiting Team Ministry, is a team of people whom have compassion for others. They visit parishioners who are homebound, living in care facilities and are in need of companionship.
If you think God is calling you to serve in this Ministry; please contact Cheryl at the parish office 519-364-1973, Ext 5 or by email: cheryl@holyfamily.ca
3 John 1:5-6 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the friends, even though they are strangers to you; they have testified to your love before the church
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 Wednesday 11- 12 noon, Thursdays 1-2 pm and 4-5pm. For more information, contact the parish office.
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.
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
Re-read Matthew 28: 1-10
- Have you ever experience the shaking of the earth (an earthquake or a close lighting strike)?
- The first witnesses must have been so full of excitement and adrenaline? Can you think of a life experience that filled you with similar joy bursting to be shared?
- What makes it so challenging to share this amazing good news now?
SUNDAY LITURGIES (April 4/5)
Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm Location: Holy Family
Intentions of the Easter Flower Donors
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Intentions of Norine Hamilton – F. J. Gross
Tuesday:
7 pm Mass
Ray Pegelo – F.J. Gross
Peter Legace – BG Catholic D. School Board
Frank Mercey – Jan
Lincoln Miller and the Intentions of Cole Wiseman
Intentions of Pat Pegelo – F.J. Gross
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Ray Pegelo – Ron & Norma Jeanne King
Fred Fritz – Pat Fritz
Intentions of Gabriel Denys – Annie Aarts
Intentions of Don Waechter – Kathy & Wayne Waechter
Living & deceased members of the Powers & Malone Families
– Pat Fritz & Family
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: The Villa LTC
Dieudonne Namwira Mukenge – BG Catholic D. School Board
7:00 pm Mass
Jack Hesch – Helen and the Girls
Friday:
9:15 am Mass (Includes School Community)
Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family
SUNDAY LITURGIES (April 11/12)
Divine Mercy Sunday
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Guy Sanguigni – Terrance Matz
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Walter & Lorraine Ditner – Daryl & Carol Becker
