Highlights:
- Receive God’s grace and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation – available a half hour before all Masses
- Alpha is taking place on Wednesday evenings! All are welcome
- Children’s Good Friday Service – CL Team seeking children who want to assist (see details below)
- Family Event (Sleigh Ride/BBq) is cancelled for Sat. March 21st. It will not be rescheduled
Good Friday Children’s Service April 3rd at 11am, Holy Family Parish
The Children’s Liturgy Team at Holy Family Church is looking for children who are interested in participating in the 11:00 AM Good Friday Children’s Service (Fri. April 3rd).
Readers for petitions, singers for the choir (arriving at 10:30 am), as well as children interested in holding a Station of the Cross painting are needed. Together as a community we will reflect, pray, and remember Jesus’ Passion and death on the cross in an interactive and simplistic way. If your child is interested in participating, please contact Shari from the CL Team, or the parish office.
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
Midweek Ministerial Lenten Services – Join us this Wed. March 25th
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
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.
Holy Family Easter Flowers
Would you like to donate to the cost of the Easter Flowers in Memory of a Loved One or for a special intention? The Easter Vigil Mass will be offered for the intentions of Easter Flower Donors as a means of appreciation for supporting our Holy Family Parish in this way.
Do you feel called to serve God & share your skills and talents with others? Do you have a couple of hours per month that you would be willing to give; to bring a smile to another person?
The Visiting Team Ministry, is a team of people whom have compassion for others. They visit parishioners who are homebound, living in care facilities and are in need of companionship.
If you think God is calling you to serve in this Ministry; please contact Cheryl at the parish office 519-364-1973, Ext 5 or by email: cheryl@holyfamily.ca
3 John 1:5-6 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the friends, even though they are strangers to you; they have testified to your love before the church
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.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Re-read John 11: 1-45
Describe the sickest you’ve ever been.
Have you ever felt like God was not listening when you prayed? How did you deal with this?
How does the way in which Jesus postponed his response to Lazarus sisters request help you in understanding your own prayer life?
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
Tuesday:
7 pm Mass
Ray Pegelo – Pat Fritz
Fred Fritz – Don & Helen Waechter
Intentions of Irene Hunt – F.J. Gross
Intentions of Ted Zettel – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Solemnity: The Annunciation of the Lord
For all the people of the parish & parish missions
Thursday:
7:00 pm Mass
Intentions of Gail – In Thanksgiving – Beth
Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Bud Eckensweiler – Jeff & Dori
Hugh & Irene Chornaby – Family
Anne Hahn – Tony & Colleen
Intentions of Rhea McFadden – A Friend
Intentions of Cody – Nan
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
(Please note; There is no Stations of the Cross next week, on the evening of Good Friday)
SUNDAY LITURGIES : Palm (Passion) Sunday
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
For protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living and deceased members of the Adoration Chapel
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Eva Jez – BG Catholic D. School Board
