Highlights

• Unify – Wednesday Evenings!  Everyone Welcome (What exactly is Unify all about)
• Canadian Food For Children Annual Report
• Upcoming Men’s Conference – Sat. Jan 28th – We are ride-sharing and happy to take along anyone wishing to join us.  Contact Gerry Poechman at 364-5657 – read more here
• Have you logged on to Formed.org?   We have renewed our parish subscription to this awesome site.  There is something for all ages – for all faith interests and quality entertainment.  Check it out!  Need help to log on as a parishioner?  Call the parish office.
• No weekday Masses at present

In Father’s Absence:  There will be no weekday Masses.  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.

Canadian Food for Children Annual Report

In 2022 our group packed 142 boxes (mostly quite large!) of clothing, shoes, household goods, hand tools, school supplies, yarn and sewing supplies, and most importantly food.

Food continues to be the item most in need.  And money for international shipping costs, which are very expensive (tax receipts available since this is a registered charity).

Cards for donations in Memory of, or on a special occasion can be picked up at the parish office.

The boxes we pack are taken to Mississauga free-of-charge by Cuneo Interiors where they are then packed into shipping containers and sent to Third World countries around the globe.

Thanks to all who help with our packing days every 6 weeks or so, and thanks also to all who donate clothing (good repair, clean).

CFFC Hanover

What exactly is Unify all about?
“Unify” is an event intended to unite people together under Christ for a time of worship, preaching, prayer, and community building. It is different from other church events because it is designed with “the seeker” in mind – someone who is looking for answers, but still far from a formal membership in the Church. The message centres on the Gospel message of hope and salvation in Jesus, with an emphasis on the testimonies of stories and testimonies of Christians in our community.

Unify is designed from the ground up to be welcoming to all people of all ages and all walks of life. For this reason, we encourage our regular Parishioners to make use of this opportunity by bringing seekers in your family, workplace, and friend circles to Unify as an initial step toward finding faith in God. Also, if you are feeling down, struggling, lonely, or in need of hope and encouragement, come to Unify and give your own soul some nourishment!

An outline of Unify nights:
5:45pm – Doors open
6:00pm – Light Meal
6:30pm – Unify service
8:00pm – Dessert and Fellowship

Available all evening:
-Free coffee and snacks
-Supervised play area for parents and toddlers in the back

Adoration Chapel

Weather permitting, our chapel operates from Mondays at 9 am continuous until Thursday at 9 pm, (less a 6 hours during Tues. midnight – 6 am)    Daytime visitors welcome or speak with Don about committing to a specific hour.  Chapel Coordinator:  Don Waechter  364-1185.

Invitation:  Tying Quilts for the Missions

On Monday, January 9th, we will start tying quilts for the Missions.  We are tying quilts every Monday during the winter months, from 1:00 pm to 4 :00 pm at the Carlsruhe Church Hall.  Everyone is welcome!  Any more information needed please call Anne Schwan 519-367-5466 or Cathy Weber 519-881-1448

Please keep in your prayers the soul of Dorothy Agombar  Obituary

Card Party on Tuesday Afternoons  – 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.  All are welcome, bring a friend.  $2.  Admittance

Note: Sacred Heart Church Walkerton holds their Card Party on Thursdays at 1:30 pm in the Walkerton Church Hall

January:  Parenting Tip  & Marriage Tip

This Sunday’s Gospel

Matthew 4:12-23

Discussion Questions

• How did Jesus react to John’s imprisonment?
• How has coming to know Jesus been like moving from darkness to light for you?
• Do you ask for healing from Jesus for yourself and others?  Share a testimony of seeking healing with a Christian companion today.

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions