Highlights

• Parish Office closed afternoons up to and including Aug. 4th
• Are you interested in becoming a Catholic?   See more below
• Knights Notes    An opportunity for everyone – read more

Ministry Schedules for August Ministers of the Word: 6 pm F.J Gross & Shared (D. Hundt/ NJ. King/T.Zettel)        9 am Jean Trafford & Wilfried Boerkamp Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist      6 pm Jeff/Tawnya Schlosser   9 am Jennifer Dimeck Hospitality Ministers: 6 pm  Laura Hergott  9 am:  Norma Jeanne King Sacristan: Donna Kroetsch          Sacristans’ Linens: Mary Gerth Summer Bible Study Deacon Charles will host a Bible Study on Acts 2 called “The Church on Fire” Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm, until to August 9th.  All are invited. Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, we invite you to contact the parish office.  This fall we will have a program (RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) for the purpose of sharing what the Catholic Church teaches and to support those discerning this decision.  The program has an initial inquiry period and then progresses through many important topics of faith, shared, discussed and experienced in meaningful ways.  Everyone’s faith journey is unique and special, and God’s love is powerful and exciting, bringing new life to whomever is open to receive it.  More info:  519-364-1973 Adoration Chapel News Our Adoration Chapel is open Mondays at 9 am until Thursday at 8 pm.  Come spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  If you would like to visit during night hours – contact Don Waechter at  364-1185.  Day time drop in visits welcome. Thank you Please keep in your prayers those who are terminally ill, facing surgery or caring for loved ones going through a hard time, physically, mentally or spiritually! This Sunday’s Gospel Matthew 13: 44-52 Discussion Questions:

1. The Kingdom of Heaven is like….  three more parables describing heaven this week. Is Jesus giving us a vision of heaven or a vision of what it takes to obtain a place in heaven?
2. How does or should it affect everyday life?
3. How can we work towards experiencing more ‘heaven on earth’ now?

This Weekend’s Masses 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time  July 29/30th, 2023 6:00pm Location: Holy Family Hanover Living and deceased adorers of the Holy Family Adoration Chapel 9:00am Location: Holy Family Hanover For all the people of the Parish and Parish Missions 11:00am Location: St. Francis Xavier Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Harold Poechman – The Estate   Tuesday  7:00 pm Eternal Happiness of: Anna Zavodni – Laura Hergott Donald Kroetsch – Donna Ralph & Phyllis Poechman – The Estate Frank & Mary Garvey – The Estate Nadia Krisa – Edwarda Leng Intentions of Jean Trafford –  Donna Kroetsch Wednesday 9:00 am Intentions of Jean Trafford – Charlene Thursday   7:00 pm Mass Souls in Purgatory – Annie Aarts

Friday: 9:00 am Mass  Eternal Happiness of: Deceased members of the Eugene Kuntz Family Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family Don Gateman – Anne Gateman Fern McFadden – Jennifer & Harvey Doris Powers – Don & Helen Waechter Frank Mercey & the Intentions of Shirley – Jan Intentions of: Rob – Anne Gateman Robyn King – Ron & Norma Jeanne   Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord  August 5/6th, 2023 4:00 pm  Location:  St. Anne, Chesley Eternal Happiness of Hugh Chornaby – The Family 6:00pm Location: Holy Family Hanover Eternal happiness of Clarence & Beatrice Beckberger – The Family 9:00am Location: Holy Family Hanover For all the people of the Parish and Parish Missions 11:00am Location: St. Francis Xavier Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Andy & Reta Fortney – The Estate