Highlights

• The best New Year’s Resolution leads to Spiritual Growth!
• Here are some practical suggestions that if carried out with a humble and open heart are sure to inspirire new growth in our relationship with Jesus and result in a better life:
  • Commit to a weekly Adoration hour
  • Commit to daily scripture reading and prayer time
  • Pray and praise rather than listening to the radio on your way to work
  • Stop worrying! Give your cares to Jesus and listen for instruction.
  • Attend an additional Mass or Faith Sharing Group
  • Sign up and use Formed.org for great Catholic content
  • Sign up to receive “The Backgrounder” by email and watch/listen to Thursday Nite Appetizer

Church Donation  Envelopes for 2022

Donation envelopes for 2022 are available at the back of the Church.  If you have been using envelopes, please pick up the box labelled with your name.  If you would like to begin using envelopes, please pick up a box labelled “unassigned” and put your information on the first one used. There are small  packages with the “specials” for those who are supporting the parish using P.A.R. (Pre-authorized Remittance) There is also forms available for new P.A.R. users. Parish Support can also be made through E-Transfer to donate@holyfamily.ca. Thank you to all who financially support our Parish.

Do you have a new address or phone number?

Please keep the parish up to date with your contact information.  Let us know by phone, 519-364-1973 Ext. 0, or by email:  info@holyfamily.ca if you have made changes recently.  Thank you.

Music Ministry Needed for 9 am Mass

The parish is seeking a musician to lead music and singing for Sunday morning Mass at 9am, and occasionally 11am Mass based on availability. A stipend is available for each Mass served at.  Those interested are asked to contact the parish office. Applicants must be able to comply with the Diocesan Vaccination Policy.”

COVID-19 Safety Measures

Masks: Father would like to remind all parishioners that they are required to wear a mask while inside the building and to keep it on for the duration of Mass. Thank you for your cooperation.

Volunteers:  Proof of vaccination or notifying the parish office to plan a rapid test is now required for parish volunteers until further notice.  More info

This Sunday’s Gospel

Matthew 2: 1-12

Discussion Questions

• Do you search for the presence of Jesus daily?  How?
• What is in your treasure chest?   From there, what gift do you or would you offer Jesus?
•  Have you experienced God’s use of nature to guide you in life?  When?  What happened?       

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions