Bulletin for March 31, 2024

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Highlights

Welcome Visitors! The Easter Schedule Follows
Divine Mercy Sunday – Learn about this incredible feast and join us next Sunday at 3 pm
Mark your calendar – we are hosting a relic of St. Andre Bessette
Please note the parish office will be closed on Monday, April 1

Thank you – Easter Flower Donors

In appreciation of your generosity, a Mass offered for your loved ones will take place on Sat., May 11th at 6 pm. Thank you for beautifying our Sanctuary for the Easter Season!

Congratulations to the following who have prepared for entry into the Catholic Church, either by Baptism or Full Communion. May the joy of Easter fill your heart and the love of Jesus Christ continue to grow and bring forth new abundance in your life – Jenn, Colin, Rochelle, Savana, Sophia, Zach, Issy, Blake, Cody, Jade, Zachary, Olea, & Abby.

Would you or a family member like to become a member of the Catholic Faith? Call the parish office about how to begin the process.

Church Support: Consider leaving a gift to the parish through your Will. A gift (sometimes referred to as a bequest) to the parish is a profound way to return to the Lord a share of the blessings you received in your lifetime. Bequests are quite simple to include in your Will, and have become increasingly common for people to do. Your financial advisor can assist you with this. A gift like this can help the parish maintain and upkeep our churches for generations to come – thank you for considering this type of gift to the parish.

Divine Mercy Sunday There will be a special celebration on the Feast of the Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7th at 3 pm at the Holy Family Church in Hanover. Everyone is invited. More Information about this feast and the novena proceeding – scroll down.

To all married couples Our parish is continuing with our Two As One meetings for married couples, the second and fourth Thursdays of each month after 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 at our next small group meeting which will be on Thursday, April 11th!

Cursillo
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. Cursillo Weekend: Women’s Weekend is Thursday May 30 – June 2, 2024
Men’s Weekend is April 25-28 in Orton. 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

Ministry Schedules for April
Minsters of the Word: 6 pm: Laura Colquhoun, Richard Zacharewicz 9 am: Susan Sakal
Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: 6 pm: N. Billington, F.J. Gross 9 am: L. Lehman, J. Jacques, G. Hammar
Hospitality Ministers 6 pm: Anne & Darrell Rehkopf 9 am: Geraldine Million
Sacristans: Ken & Geraldine Million Sacristans’ Linens: Joanna Terpstra

Note: The parish would be grateful for a a gently used rolling walker (rollator). If you have one to donate, please call 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

This Sunday’s Gospel John : 20: 1-18 Discussion Questions:

When did you become convinced that Jesus rose from the dead? What convinced you?
How can the resurrection of Jesus help you deal with pain and disappointment?
Has you life been lately more like the darkness of Good Friday or the joy of Easter?

Mass Schedule

This Weekend (March 30 / 31st)

Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 pm For all the people of the parish and parish missions

Sunday,

9 am Mass Eternal Happiness of Lil Ahrens – Robert & Family

11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Eternal Happiness of Walter & Lorraine Ditner – Daryl & Carol Becker & Family

Weekday Schedule

Tuesday 7 pm Mass Eternal Happiness of: Eber Willis – Bob & Helen Andonian & Family

Wednesday 9 am Mass Eternal Happiness of Rose Armstrong – Rethreads & Hanover & Dist. Right to Life

Thursday:

11:00 am Funeral Mass for Irene Chornaby (Visitation prior to Mass beginning at 9:45 am)

7:00 pm Mass

Eternal Happiness of: Rose Armstrong – Ria Pierik / Harold Poechman – The Estate / Alan Peebles – Jane Voisin & Family / Mary Anne Dunne – Ken & Geraldine Million

Intentions of Shirley Mercey – Wayne & Sheila Horst

Blessings & intentions of Cole, Ambrosia & Clay Wiseman

Friday: 9:00 am Mass

Eternal Happiness of: Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family
Rose Armstrong – Rethreads & Hanover & District Right to Life
Intentions of:
David King – Mom & Dad / Issy, Blake & Zach – Stephanie
Colleen Regier- Stephanie Payne / Annie Aarts & Family- J. Trafford

Saturday 10:30 am Funeral Mass for Geraldine Vaillant (Visitation prior to the funeral beginning at 9:45)