Highlights
- Change your clocks Sat. night
- Lenten Confession
- Two As One Meeting this Thursday
- Change for Charity Jar out this weekend! Proceeds go to the Saugeen Hospice
- Alpha begins Wednesday!
Alpha – Know someone who is interested in learning about Jesus, or perhaps thinking about becoming a Catholic? This is a great program to precursor the Rite of Initiation of Adults. Journey with them thru Alpha – beginning this Wednesday, March 13th.
To all married couples Our parish is continuing with our Two As One meetings for married couples. Our next one is this Thursday, March 14th following evening Mass. Couples yet to join us are welcome as well. Come and share faith and fellowship as a couple. Be supported in your vocation, and support other married couples. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!
Lenten Confession also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation All are encouraged to come to this healing Sacrament regularly, but especially during the season of Lent. Don’t wait till Holy Week, use the opportunity now… Father offers the sacrament 1/2 hour before all Mass times.
Milk Mat Work Bee – Wed. March 13th at 1:30 pm All are welcome to come out and help prepare mats. They are greatly appreciated by those living in poverty, keeping them off the ground and being easy to wash. We will teach you – there is a task suited for everyone. Join us this Wednesday.
Formed.org This week take part in the St. Joseph novena. Not sure how to log on for free access, contact the parish office!
Cursillo Weekend:
Women’s Weekend is Thursday May 30 – June 2, 2024 Men’s Weekend is April 25-28 in Orton.
We all know God, but how many of us truly know God on a personal and intimate level? A three day Cursillo weekend, which is a short review of Christianity, is designed to help you on that journey. Beginning on Thursday night and ending Sunday afternoon, through a series of talks by lay people and clergy, Celebration of Mass and Reconciliation, you will get to take a closer look at yourself, God, and others.
So, if you are an adult, 19 years of age or older, and are open to a closer relationship with our God and Saviour, consider Cursillo. For more information, please contact Tony or Colleen at 519-496-8114
Adoration Chapel – compiling a substitutes list
It would be most advantageous for the operation of the chapel to have a compiled list of people who would like to sub in from time to time when there is a need. We appeal especially to those who cannot commit to a regular hour but would be open to a sub call. You are welcome to indicate your preference so inquiries meet your usual times of availability if that makes it more possible for you (ie: generally available mornings Mon – Thursday, or Wed evenings only, or prefer night hours)
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, May 26th at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton. It’s for couples celebrating an anniversary for 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years in 2024. Register online www.hamiltondiocese.com or at the parish office.
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
Mid-Week Lenten Service Each Wednesday during lent there is a 2 pm ecumenical service at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran church (red brick Lutheran). Come and enjoy the opportunity to pray in unity with other Christians. Light refreshments follow.
This Sunday’s Gospel John 3: 14-21 Discussion Questions:
- What word or phrase stands out the most to you from this passage? Why?
- Does this passage comfort you or make you feel uneasy about the day you will pass from life? Why?
- Use this passage to prepare your heart for a Lenten confession. Bring the darkness into the light!
Mass Schedule
This Weekend (March 9/10th)
Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
Sunday,
9 am Mass Intentions of Paul & Chyrille Lehman – Donna
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Mary Poechman – The Estate
Weekday Schedule
Tuesday 10:30 am Mass Location: Hanover Care Manor Eternal Happiness of Alan Peebles – Betty Hunt
7 pm Mass Eternal Happiness of: Rose Armstrong – K of C #5607 / James David Weber – Ed & Elise King / Jerry & Steve Horan – John & Ruth Chapman
Intentions of: Annie Aarts – F. J. Gross / Olesya – Ed & Anne Hahn
Wednesday 9 am Mass Intentions of Norma Jeanne King – Wednesday Small Faith Sharing Group
Thursday: 10:30 am Mass Location: The Villa (Village Senior’s Community) Eternal Happiness of Georgeina Luke – BGCDSB
7:00 pm Mass Eternal Happiness of Francis Gross – his children / The living & deceased members of the Karl & Haffermehl family – Leonard & Dorothy Karl / Special Intentions – F. J. Gross
Friday: 9:00 am Mass Living & deceased members of the Marshall family – Kay
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
Next Weekend: SUNDAY LITURGIES 5th Sunday of Lent
Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of James Weber – The Family
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the parish and parish missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Deceased members of the parish – Dan & Angela Seifried
