Highlights:
- Receive God’s grace and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation – available a half hour before all Masses
- Annual Financial Report & Building Report is now available in the Narthex.
- Alpha is taking place on Wednesday evenings! All are welcome
RESCHEDULED Tentative re-schedule date: Sat., March 21st 12:30 – 4:30 pm Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Parish Sleigh ride, along with a BBQ in a heated shop at Boerkamp Dairy Farm, 285 Con 14 E, Chesley, ON, Come eat, socialize and check out the cows/ calves/ horses and have some fun on the farm. Bring your families for a good time and help support our parish with electrical upgrades in the kitchen / Lenhard room by donation. (Weather permitting)
Bad Weather – Is an Event Cancelled?
Parish events that are cancelled due to the weather will be added to the answering machine Cancellation Line. If you want to check to see if an event has been cancelled, call 519-364-1973 and press 6
The Hanover & District Right to Life will hold a meeting at the Pregnancy Centre on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:45 pm. There will be a report /sharing on the operation of Re-threads! All are welcome.
St. Vincent de Paul would be happy to accept donations of shampoo, soap, bodywash, deodorant (mens/ladies), toothpaste and toothbrushes. Please mark St. Vincent de Paul and place them in the donation bin in the
Narthex.
Great Lenten Opportunity: The Adoration Chapel is a place of “God’s Presence”. It is a good opportunity especially during lent to grow in the area of placing one’s life before the Lord in prayer. Reflecting on scripture and being still in His Presence, asking for His graces. Consider committing to a weekly visit. Current open hours are Wednesdays 11- 12 noon & Thursdays 1-2 pm. For more information, contact the parish office.
Women’s Cursillo Weekend, in Deemerton, Thurs June 4-7, 2026
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, Mass & Reconciliation, you will get to take a closer look at yourself and your relationship with God, and others. If you are a female adult, 19 years of age or older, consider attending this weekend in the Deemerton Retreat Centre. The cut-off date will be May 1. For more information, please contact Tony or Colleen at 519-496-8114
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass – Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2026? You are cordially invited to join Bishop Dabrowski and couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton at 1:30 pm. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only – those married 60 years or more may bring one guest if you require assistance). Registration is found
under Upcoming Events on the home page at hamiltondiocese.com, or call the Family Ministry Office at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249.
Lenten Offering:
Dr. Simone, founder of Canadian Food for Children extends an invitation to donate essential items such as soap, iodized salt, peanut butter, toothpaste, small toys, soccer balls, clothing, school supplies, blankets, pneumonia vests, carpentry tools, canned meat and fish, flour, candles, shoes eyeglasses and medical supplies. Drop off box in the Narthex. Alternatively monetary donations are welcome. Just $1. provides 20 meals – send donations directly to CFFC and they will provide a tax receipt. Need more info? Contact the parish office.
Seeking Volunteers for Meals on Wheels Help delivers meals once a month with this excellent community program. Holy Family delivers the 3rd week of every month. Time commitment: 11:30 – 12:30 For more info contact the parish office.
Quilt Tying The Carlsruhe ladies are tying quilts on Mondays, at the hall of the Carlsruhe Church. We start at 1:00 to 4:00 on Monday afternoons. These quilts are sent to Dr. Simone in Toronto and is forwarded to third world countries. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
Looking for Support for your Marriage – Does your marriage feel like it is more trouble than joy, does it feel stagnant, or disconnected? Is it causing you constant stress? The solution is Retrouvaille. For more information call 905-664-5212 or email 1013 @helpourmarriage.org.
Midweek Ministerial Lenten Services
This year they will be held at the Grace United Church at 1 pm on Wednesdays. Theme: Take up your cross the Saviour said” Our turn to provide the message and refreshments is Wed. March 25th
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Re-read John 9: 1-41
Describe an adventure you had with mud when you were a child.
What physical or emotional misfortune in your life has turned into an opportunity for God to demonstrate his power?
When you hear about another person’s misfortune, do you react like the disciples or Jesus? How can you try to recalibrate your reactions if need be?
SUNDAY LITURGIES – 4th Sunday of Lent (March 15)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Repose of Souls of Regier & Sullivan families – Tony & Colleen
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Brian Young – BG Catholic District School Bd
Tuesday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Valleyview (The Village)
Kathy Palmer – BGCDSB
7 pm Mass
Bonnie Lee Davies – Pat Fritz
Francis E. Gross – his children
Austin Grubb – Kay Garvey
Intentions of Joshua Serre – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Intentions of Shirley Mercey – Jan
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood (The Village)
Keith Campbell Jr. – BGCDSB
7:00 pm Mass Solemnity of St. Joseph
For all the people and parish missions
Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Jack Hesch – Helen & the Girls
Paul O’Leary – Patrick & Linda
Immediate & extended deceased members of the Del Guidice & Sherry-Parr families – Mary
Intentions of Ashley – Nan
Intentions of George, Michael & Denise – Mom
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
SUNDAY LITURGIES 5th Sunday of Lent
(March 21/22nd)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Charlotte Maxine Willemsen – BGCDSB
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Bernard Tuck – Pauline
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Ronald Flood – BGCDSB
