Bulletin for February 25, 2024

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Join us Wednesday at the Mid-Week Lenten Service (see more details below)
Lenten Confession
Please note: The parish office is closed Tuesday & Wednesday this week
Tax Receipts Ready – save us a stamp – pick it up in the Narthex

Mid-Week Lenten Service Each Wednesday during lent there is a 2 pm ecumenical service at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran church (red brick Lutheran). This week on Feb. 28th it’s Holy Family’s turn to provide the service. Fr. Romelito will give the message, Sam will provide music and our Catholic Women’s League is providing the refreshments. Come and enjoy the opportunity to pray in unity with other Christians!

Lenten Confession also knows as the Sacrament of Reconciliation

All are encouraged to come to this healing Sacrament regularly, but especially during the season of Lent. Don’t wait till Holy Week, use the opportunity now… Father offers the sacrament 1/2 hour before all Mass times.

Formed.org This week check out the Lenten Daily Reflections. They are under 5 minutes and length, easy to fit in your day. Change your screen time from face book to these motivational reflections. Not sure how to log on for free access, contact the parish office!

Coming up…. World Day of Prayer Holy Family is hosting the the upcoming world Day of Pray on Friday, March 8th at 1:30 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and be a part of this prayerful event. This year the theme is based on Ephesians 4: 1-3 “I beg you… Bear with one another in Love” The script has been written by Palestine Women and reflects their culture. Come learn and pray with Christians all around the world. Light refreshments will follow in the Lenhard Room

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.

Adoration Chapel – compiling a substitutes list

It would be most advantageous for the operation of the chapel to have a compiled list of people who would like to sub in from time to time when there is a need. We appeal especially to those who cannot commit to a regular hour but would be open to a sub call. You are welcome to indicate your preference so inquiries meet your usual times of availability if that makes it more possible for you (ie: generally available mornings Mon – Thursday, or Wed evenings only, or prefer night hours)

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, May 26th at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton. It’s for couples celebrating an anniversary for 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years in 2024. Register online www.hamiltondiocese.com or at the parish office.

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

Ministry Schedule for March

Minsters of the Word: 6 pm: Laura Colquhoun, Robin Oberle 9 am: G. Poechman, Karen Doersam

Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: 6 pm: Allan Boyd, Theresa Bester 9 am: Lynn Hahn, Pat Fritz, J. Schlosser

Hospitality Ministers: 6 pm: Laura Hergott 9 am: Andy & Linda Lehman

Sacristans: Pat Fritz Sacristans’ Linens: Virginia Hammar

This Sunday’s Gospel

Mark 9: 2:10 Discussion Questions:

1. If you could take 3 people up a mountain to see God who would you take?
2. Why would this event be important for the disciples?
3. Where / when have you grasped a bit of Jesus’ glory in a special way?
4. How do such moments affect your every day faith?

Mass Schedule

This Weekend (Feb 24/25)

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

Weekday Schedule

Tuesday 7 pm

Eternal Happiness of: Harold Poechman – The Estate / Marilyn Schinbein – Bill / Bernie Eckert – K of C Council #5607 / Leander & Gertrude Meyers – The Estate / Marlene Gross – her children / Int. of Gerald & Marlene Poechman

Wednesday 9 am Mass Intentions of the Staff of Holy Family – Members of the St. Vincent de Paul

Thursday: 7:00 pm Mass Intentions of Andy & Linda Lehman – Donna Kroetsch

Friday: 9:00 am Mass Eternal Happiness of: Barbara Mingo – Mila / Paul Serre – Irene & Family / Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H. E. Weiler Family / Doris Powers – BGCDSB

Intentions of: Cathy – Mom / Annie Aarts – Members of St. Vinc de Paul

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross