Highlights
- Two As One – Meetings continue this Thursday, February 22nd
- 40 days of life – daily hour of prayer has begun…. more details follow
- Happy Family Day Weekend! Parish office is closed on Monday
To all married couples Our parish is continuing with our Two As One meetings for married couples, the second and fourth Thursdays of each month after Mass. Couples yet to join us are welcome as well. Come and share faith and fellowship as a couple. Be supported in your vocation, and support other married couples. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!
Formed.org Why do we ‘do lent’? Take in “The Three Temptations with Dr. Brant Pitre” He reflects on the temptations of Jesus in the desert as he gets to the heart of the meaning of Lent. Not sure how to log on for free access, contact the parish office!
UNIFY Worship Services – This sessions theme: Rich in Life
Unify begins with a community meal at 6pm, followed by a service of music, preaching, testimony and prayer. Concludes with dessert at 8pm. Childcare is available! On Wednesdays – Visit holyfamily.ca/unify for details.
Did you know? 8 catechumens that have been preparing in our RCIA/RCIC program along with several other Christians of another faith, who intend to come into the Catholic Faith at Easter will be attending the Rite of Election held in Guelph at the Basilica this Sunday afternoon. Please keep them in your prayers.
Adoration Chapel Invitation Consider making regular visits to the Adoration Chapel. Find the blessings, peace, solitude and love of Jesus by placing yourself in His presence. Call Don & Helen Waechter at 519-364-1185 to learn more.
Card Parties Tuesdays 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
This Sunday’s Gospel
Mark 1: 12:15 Discussion Questions:
- Some say all sin is rooted in one of these 3 ways: A disordered desire a) for what we see b)for what we want c)to exult ourselves Do you agree?
- How can examining our weaknesses and acknowledging our temptations help us to overcome sin?
- Make a game plan now for receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation this lent. Take some time today to prepare and ask for grace to do spiritual battle.
Mass Schedule
This Weekend (Feb 10/11)
4 pm Location: St. Anne’s Chesley For the eternal happiness of Hugh Chornaby – The Family
6 pm Saturday, Holy Family, Hanover For the eternal happiness of Paul Serre – Irene & Family
9 am Sunday, Holy Family, Hanover For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Sunday, St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe For the intentions of Betty Hunt – The Family
Weekday Schedule
Tuesday 9 am (Note Time Change)
Eternal Happiness of:
- Harriet Reinhart – BGCDSB
- Pat (Donald) Ess – Mila
- Clarence & Beatrice Beckberger – The Family
- For a special intention
- Intentions of Murray Gross & Barbara Deeves – their brother
10:30 am Mass Location: Parkview Manor, Chesley Eternal Happiness of Jackie Knoll – BGCDSB
Wednesday 9 am Mass Eternal Happiness of Harold Poechman – The Estate
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood Crt, The Village Eternal Happiness of Mary Poechman – The Estate
7:00 pm Mass Eternal Happiness of: Phyllis Blake – BGCDSB
Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Eternal Happiness of: Jerry Horan – Kay / Loretta Montag – Charlene Eckensweiler / Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H. E. Weiler Family
Intentions of: Paul – Mom / Beth Gadke – A Friend / Tony & Colleen Regier – A Friend / Shirley Mercey – A Friend
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
SUNDAY LITURGIES 2nd Sunday of Lent
Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Eric Treleaven & Jerome Schurter – Doreen Perry
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Tonie Botting – BGCDSB
