Highlights:
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 12 noon
It’s our Annual Coop Mission Appeal next weekend.
YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT !
Together, we have the opportunity to bring the uplifting message of Jesus to those in need in India. The Vincentian priests serving in the North Indian Missions rely on your generosity to continue their vital work. Your prayers and financial contributions play a crucial role in spreading the Gospel and providing assistance to the poor and needy. This upcoming weekend, August 30/31, we are honored to welcome Fr. John Paul VC, a dedicated missionary from the North Indian Province – St. Thomas Province of the Vincentian Congregation. He will be sharing more about the important work being done in North Indian Missions and seeking your support for the Missions. We humbly ask for your kind and generous donations to support this noble cause. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of those in need and help spread hope and love to communities in North India. Thank you for considering how you can help make a difference through your prayers and support.
Young Adults Night
Sat. September 6th, Holy Family Parish
Holy Hour 7-8 pm, Social 8-8:30 pm, Divine Praises with a live band 8:30 – 9:30 pm, Night prayer 9:30 pm Vocation Testimonies will be shared. Look for more details at hamiltondiocese.com/vocations
Considering becoming a Catholic?
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the normal way in which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church. If you are considering becoming Catholic or know of someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic, please pick up from the narthex the brochure “Consider Becoming a Catholic,” fill out the form on the back (including an email address if you have one) and drop it into the parish office, or in the collection basket. The office will then organize an appointment for the inquirer to see Fr. Romelito. Interviews with Father are informal and should be completed by September as we plan to commence the next RCIA program in October. We will meet weekly from October to late April next year. For further information, please contact Francis-Joseph (FJ) Gross, the RCIA coordinator, on 519-364-2072 or fjhgross@wightman.ca
Interested in journeying alongside a RCIA candidate as a Catholic Sponsor? Learn more. Contact F.J. Gross (see above information)
Let’s work together for a Scent-free Environment – please note some members of our community have very negative reactions to scents. Thank you.
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.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Luke 13: 22-30
- ‘Strive to enter through the narrow door” What does that look like in practical everyday living?
- What might Jesus be referring to when he adds “For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able”
- What hope and/or encouragement does this passage offer?
- Pray for guidance and spiritual endurance so that like the prophets we ‘will eat in the kingdom of God’
SUNDAY LITURGIES – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Aug 23/24)
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm Location: Holy Family, Hanover Eternal Happiness of Jack Hesch – Helen & Family
Sunday Masses
9:00 am Location: Holy Family, Hanover For all the people of the parish and parish missions
11:00 am Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Jack Hehenadel – Claire Wardlow-Barnard
Tuesday 7:00 pm
Mary Anne Hunt – Tony & Stephanie Zettel
Intentions of Annie Aarts – Mila
Intentions of Rhonda Waukhonen – Claire Wardlow-Barnard
Intentions of Fr. Romelito – Mila
Intentions of Philip Obermeyer and the soul of Phyllis O’Hagan – Tony and Colleen Regier
Wednesday 9:00 am Intentions of Tim – Mom
Thursday
10:30 am Location: Sprucewood (The Village)
Bernard & Glenna Oberle, Adrian, Norman & Tulita Oberle – B. Oberle Estate
7:00 pm
Mervin Perera – Don & Helen Waechter
Friday 9:00 am
Allan Reich – Barry & Karen Doersam
Janette Spooner – Barry & Karen Doersam
Neal Zentner – Barry & Karen Doersam
SUNDAY LITURGIES – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Aug 30/31st)
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm Location: Holy Family, Hanover
Frank Mercey & the intentions of Shirley – Jason
Sunday Masses
9:00 am Location: Holy Family, Hanover
Intentions of all the people of the parish & parish missions
11:00 am Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Mary Hunt – Joan Stroeder
