Highlights:
- Annual Financial Report (All three churches) available in the Narthex
- St. Francis Xavier Important Meeting following Mass, March 16th – see details below
- Friday night Stations of the Cross, 7 pm Holy Family Parish All are welcome
Lenten Confession
Take time now to plan your Lenten confession. Father is available a half hour before all Masses. Resources to help you examine your conscience are on the table in the Narthex. Be encouraged by this promise of grace…
Excerpt from the Diary of Sr. Faustina: Diary 1602 “ When you go to confession, to this fountain of My Mercy, the blood and Water which came forth from My Heart always flows upon your soul”…and “Every time you go to confession, immerse yourself entirely in My Mercy with great trust, so that I may pour the bounty of My Grace upon your soul. When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of Mercy
St. Francis Xavier – Important Meeting The St. F.X. Finance Committee would like to invite all parishioners and friends to meet after Mass on Sunday, March 16th to discuss the parish finances. Items to consider include replacement of the existing furnaces, on-going repair work, and planning for the repair, restoration or replacement of the stained-glass windows. As well as providing current information, we would like to discuss and identify priorities for any future work, and develop a possible plan for fundraising. It is imperative that direction comes from parishioners and that decisions concerning the continued maintenance of our building be made as a parish. Please plan to attend.
An afternoon to remember!
Thank you to the Boerkamp Family and the Knights of Columbus for a family fun afternoon at the farm. It was a wonderful way to learn about dairy production, enjoy time with the church community and experience an old fashioned sleigh ride! The Knights presented the parish with donations of $476. from the event, while they covered the costs of the day. It was estimated that 100 plus people were in attendance.
Proclaiming the Scriptures If you are interested in serving the parish community by lectoring, at Mass, (in any one of our three churches) please contact the parish office by this Monday. The following Monday, March 24th, 6-9 pm there will be a Diocesan lead workshop at St. Francis Xavier Church in Carlsruhe. This will give potential readers or experienced readers an opportunity to learn more about liturgy, sacred scripture and the tools available to help you prepare to proclaim, as well as ask practical questions. We all have different gifts and abilities – if reading aloud is one of yours, consider sharing it with the church community as a service to God. Thank you. (Contact parish office by March 17th if you plan to attend)
Play a Musical Instrument?
Consider volunteering and sharing your gift and talent at the Sunday 11am Mass in Carlsruhe. Please speak with Claire or Mary-Catherine after Mass.
Chapel Hours Available Night Hours: Tuesday 1-2 am, & Tuesday 2-3 am If you can commit to one of these hours, please contact Don & Helen at 364-1185
Wedding Anniversary Mass: Sun. June 1st at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King Hamilton. Those who during 2025 will be celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th (or more) are invited to register at www.hamiltondiocese.com or call the parish office for assistance.
ST. ANNE – ST. FRANCIS XAVIER – HOLY FAMILY Invitation to all Liturgical Ministers
Liturgical Ministers of Hope Retreat – special day of renewal, reflection and spiritual growth for Liturgical ministers to deepen their commitment to serving God’s people through their ministries and prepare for Easter during the Year of Hope. 3 options of Locations: Guelph (March 22), Oakville (March 29) & Hamilton (April 5). 10 am – 12:30 No cost to participants, but a registration to help for planning. More information and registration at the Parish Office or https://hamiltondiocese.com/events/2025/02/liturgical-ministers-of-hope-retreat-three-dates/
If you want to attend the Guelph Retreat and want transportation – a driver has offered to do carpooling. Contact the parish office for details.
Our turn to lead the prayer & provide lunch… (Wed., Mar. 19) Mid-week Hanover Ecumenical Services happen each Wed. during lent 2-3 pm, at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church (red brick off 11th Ave) This is a 1/2 hour service followed by light refreshments. All are welcome – bring a friend.
Jubilee Year of Hope – Jubilee Pilgrim Centre A church in each deanery of our dioceses has been declared as the Jubilee Pilgrim Centre. These churches will have a replica of the Holy Door. Parishioners of the Deanery can visit the Pilgrim Centre on certain days when the church will be open. Our Deanery church for the Jubilee 2025 is Immaculate Conception Church, Formosa. Parishioners can visit on the following days this year to receive graces: Friday, March 14th, Friday May 9th, Friday, Aug. 8, & Monday,
Dec. 8. On these days the Church opens at 10 am, Exposition at 10:30 am, Reposition at 4:30 pm; Mass at 5 pm.
There is also a Day of Reconciliation: Sat. April 5th, from 10 am – 4 pm Priests will be available to hear confessions. All are warmly invited to share these moments of grace!
Card Party Tuesday 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
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Luke 9: 28-36 Discussion Questions
- How would the other 9 disciples feel being left out of the experience?
- Is there a time in your life, you felt left out, but after realized God had a plan in that?
- Have you ever been given responsibility you wished you did not have?
- What can we learn pondering what the Lord gives and takes and what ideally our response should be? What can we do to work towards that?
SUNDAY LITURGIES (March 15/16)
2nd Sunday of Lent
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of David Schinbein – BGCDSB
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Sharon Kroeplin – Jean Schnurr
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Wilbert Stroeder – Florence & Lorne Moyer
Tuesday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Valleyview (The Village)
Eternal Happiness of: Bernard & Glenna Oberle, Adrian Oberle, Norman & Tulita Oberle – B. Oberle Estate
7 pm Mass
Eternal Happiness of Robert Kuehl – Marg & Donn
Eternal Happiness of David & Geraldine Grubb – The Family
Eternal Happiness of Arnold Wedow – Ron & Norma Jeanne King
For vocations – F.J. Gross
Intentions of Joan & Mack Frizzel – The Fritz Family
Wednesday 9 am Mass Feast of St. Joseph
For all the people of the parish and parish missions
Thursday: 7 pm Mass
Eternal Happiness of Doug & Richard McCorry – A friend
Eternal Happiness of Jack Hesch – Helen & Family
Eternal Happiness of Bernard & Glenna Oberle, Adrian Oberle, Norman & Tulita Oberle – B. Oberle Estate
Intentions of Victor Wootton & Family, & Heather & Daniel – Cole & Ambrosia
Peace in the World – F. J. Gross
Friday: 9:00 am Mass
Eternal Happiness of Anna Marie Koch
7 pm Stations of the Cross
SUNDAY LITURGIES (March 22/23rd)
3rd Sunday of Lent
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Wilbert Stroeder – Mary & Louise Hunt
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Wilbert Stroeder – John & Cathy Weber
