Highlights:
- Annual Financial Report & Building Report is inserted in this weekend’s bulletin or you can pick up a paper copy of it in the Narthex.
- Alpha Launch Night – Wed> March 13th
- Wednesday 9 am Mass cancelled (Mass of Christian Burial for Ray Pegelo at 11 am Wednesday) see Mighton’s for Obituary details)
Community Brunch Report
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported last weekend’s community brunch. $1,210.25 was raised to support electrical upgrades in the Lenhard Room & Kitchen We thank the Knights of Columbus and all their helpers who organized and made this time of fellowship and fundraising possible.
CANCELLED – for this Saturday. 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.
C.W.L. News Our meeting on 9th March at 1pm will be our annual baby shower! Please consider bringing an unwrapped baby gift with you. We will present them to the Hanover Pregnancy Care Centre. Currently they are particularly in need of crib sheets and diapers for newborns to 12lb. Sleepers, onesies, baby wipes, receiving blankets, bibs, outfits for baby girls and boys and teething rings are always needed and welcome. Social time and refreshments to follow.
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 Tuesdays 1-2 pm, Wednesdays 11- 12 noon & Thursdays 1-2 pm. For more information, contact the parish office.
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.
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
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
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Re-read John 4: 5-42
What is significant about Jesus choosing this woman as the first person to whom he revealed himself?
What are you constantly “thirsting for”? How has Jesus satisfied you?
SUNDAY LITURGIES: (March 7/8)
3rd Sunday of Lent
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Charlotte Maxine Willemsen – BGCDSB
6:00 pm
Intentions of Tammy & Adelilla Cooper – Mom
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of William, Eleanor, Charles, & Leonard Hoffarth – Herb & Cathy Girodat
Tuesday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Hanover Care Manor
Austin Ramage – BG Catholic D. School Board
7 pm Mass
Anne Hahn – Pauline Tuck
Sheila Garvey – Kay Garvey
Intentions of Andrew Barbon – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie
Intentions of Ruth Ann & Jerome Schlosser – Gary & Rose Fedy
Living & deceased members of the Dosman & Fedy Families
– Gary & Rose
Wednesday
11:00 am Funeral Mass for Ray Pegelo
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Villa (LTC) The Village
Kathy Palmer – BG Catholic D. School Board
7:00 pm Mass
Monique Saguin – Alice Boudreau
Friday:
9:15 am School Community Mass
Peopisto Pabito – Lena
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
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
