Highlights

•  Upcoming… Unify starts January 24th
• Couples Valentine Dinner Tickets available next weekend after Mass
• In Father’s Absence, no week day Masses…

Attention:   Couples Valentines Dinner!

Whether you are just starting out or have been married 50+ years this is a night for you! Please join us on February 9th 2024 at Holy Family Parish @ 5:30pm for a night of  blessings, fellowship and fun. 

Ticket:  $70.00 / couple Available after Masses Jan 20/21st, & Jan 27/28th or from the parish office.  Advance Tickets ONLY.  Deadline of January 29th so we can inform caterer.

We will start the night with the celebration of a Holy Mass, at 5:30 pm which will include a special marital blessing.  Our celebrant will be Fr. Emmanuel Azike!  After Mass we will enjoy a delicious catered meal, fellowship and table games in the Lenhard room.

Take time to celebrate and enrich your marriage!  Take time to connect to other couples in the parish. As much of a blessing and gift that our children are, this night is to recognize the importance of marriage and focus on the two of you!  So we kindly ask that you arrange for your own child care at home.

In Father’s absence…

There will be no weekday Masses until Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14th)

In Father’s absence a visiting priest will be covering our weekend Mass Schedule.

The parish staff are ready to assist you.  Should you require an emergency visit from a priest for a member of your family, or to arrange a funeral please call the parish office.  If we are not there to take the call, a voice mail will direct you to an emergency contact number. 

Thank you.

UNIFY Worship Services   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!  Next Series begins January 24th.   Visit holyfamily.ca/unify for details.

Catholic Women’s League News Thank you to all who have submitted a nomination form.  Our committee will begin contacting those nominated, asking if they will let their name stand.  Please pray, asking for the intercession of our Lady of Good Counsel .

Tye Quilting for the Missions  Will begin on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 1-4pm in the Carlsruhe Church Hall. Contact Joan Stroeder (519-881-0978) or Anne Schwan (519-367-5466) for more information

Youth Ministry  Mustard Seeds Youth Ministry (Grades 8 through 12)   Upcoming meeting  Sat. January 13, 7:30pm to 10 pm

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 about times of operation and open hours.  Currently there is one hour needing a committed adorer.

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

John 1: 35 – 42 Discussion Questions:

•  Have you ever had someone know you, yet you had never been introduced?
•  How do you think Simon (Peter) might have responded to Jesus’ initial conversation with him?
•  How many times previous to Andrew’s acknowledgement had Jesus been identified or referred to as the Messiah?