Highlights:
- The Lamp of the Lord’s Presence! Beginning in August, we are extending an invitation to offer an intention for the burning of the Sanctuary Candle for a week. The cost of the lamp will be $10. and the intention will be announced (if desired) More details in The Catholic Kazoo No.03-2026 All three churches can participate – contact the parish office.
July: The Month of the Precious Blood. We will consecrate our communities to the Precious Blood of Jesus on the Weekend of July 25/26th.
The Feast of St. Christopher is celebrated July 25th. On the weekend of Saturday July 25/26th Fr. Upendran will offer vehicle blessings after all weekend Masses. Members of St. Anne will have the opportunity on the weekend prior, Sat. July 18th
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (WDGE) 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, July 26, 2026, close to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. The theme for this year is: “I will never forget you” (Is 49:15).
Let us take this opportunity to honour grandparents and the elderly, recognizing them as a blessing and an important part of our faith communities. This day offers a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate with their grandparents, elderly relatives, and neighbours.
Thank you for considering ways to celebrate this special occasion and for helping to remind our elderly brothers and sisters that they are cherished and valued members of our communities.
Adoration Chapel News
Opportunity to commit to an hour of prayer before the blessed sacrament: Thursday 1-2 pm & Thursday 4-5 pm. Interested? Contact the parish office.
Considering becoming a Catholic? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the normal way in which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.
If you are considering becoming Catholic, or know of someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic, please pick up from the narthex the brochure “Consider Becoming a Catholic,” fill out the form on the back and drop it into the parish office, or in the collection basket. The office will then organize an appointment for the inquirer to meet our Pastor. Appointments are conducted in a casual
format and should be completed before commencement of the next RCIA program in early fall.
CWL Spotlight: Keep in your prayers the upcoming National Convention Aug. 9-12, Halifax NS
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
Re-read Matthew 13: 24-43
Re-read Matthew 13: 24-43
Have you experienced the pulling of the good seeds when gardening out weeds? How can you relate this to a spiritual event you have experienced?
What is one thing I can do this week for an unbeliever
Mass Intentions
Located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:
Tuesday
10:30 am Location: Valleyview Mass (The Village)
Ron Keeling – BG Catholic District School Board
7:00 pm
Marnie Lippiatt – Tony & Stephanie Zettel
David Zizzo – Tony & Stephanie Zettel
Donald Kroetsch – Donna
Intentions of Annie Aarts – Mila
Intentions of Robyn King – Ron & Norma Jeanne
Intentions of Kim & Matthew Gleason – In Thanksgiving – T. & S. Zettel
Wednesday 9:00 am Intentions of Fr. Romelito – Jennifer Dimeck
Thursday
10:30 am Location: Sprucewood Court (The Village)
Garth Gourlay – BG Catholic District School Board
7:00 pm
Shawn Newton – Family
John, Rita & David Dosman – The Estate
Intentions of Patricia Morris – St. V incent de Paul
Intentions of Fr. Romelito – John & Darlene Hunt
Intentions of Bryan Plumstead – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie Zettel
Friday 9:00 am Intentions of Patti – Mom
SUNDAY LITURGIES – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 25/26)
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm Location: Holy Family, Hanover
For protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living
and deceased members of the adoration chapel
Sunday Masses
9:00 am Location: Holy Family, Hanover
For all the people of the parish & parish missions
11:00 am Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Ray Waechter – Jane & Brian Pritchard
