Highlights

•  Upcoming this week – Unify starts January 24th
• Couples Valentine Dinner Tickets on sale after weekend masses this weekend & next
• In Father’s Absence, no week day Masses…

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.

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.

Formed.org We have renewed our parish subsciption to this awesome site. There is something for all ages – for all faith interests and quality entertainment. Check it out! Not sure how to log in as a parishioner and receive free access… contact the parish office.

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

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 hours needing a committed adorer are Monday 10 – 11am, and Wednesday 6-7 pm.

Opportunity to learn One of the Diocesan Spring Workshops is “The pastoral parish in the Modern World” It’s a 3 day, 10 – 2 pm workshop (one a month) at a cost of just $50. A parishioner who is attending will offer transportation to the workshops. Interested, contact the parish office and see more information from https://hamiltondiocese.com/events/2023/12/spring-workshop-series-the-pastoral-parish-in-the-modern-world/

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: 14-20 Discussion Questions:

•  What is it about Jesus that makes you follow him?
• Who has inspired you on your faith journey?
• As a follower, we are each called to use our skills/talents to draw others to the love and knowledge of Jesus. What are your unique set of skills? Are you using them to their potential?