Highlights:
Congratulations to Bill Smolenaars who has been awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Community Service Award – see “The Post” write up on bulletin board and be sure to share your congratulations with him!
Co-op Mission Appeal 2026 – Congregation of Mary Immaculate Sisters
Welcome Fr. Deodatus Mwageni who will be seeking support for the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Sisters established in Tanzania in 1972. Through this mission appeal, they are humbly seeking support for the following aim:
Education for Girls – education in the diocese we serve has long favored boys, while girls are often married off in exchange for dowries, treated merely as a source of income. This injustice not only deprives young women of their dignity but also perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality.
Clean Drinking Water Project – in many remote areas people must share contaminate water sources with livestock, leading to widespread illness and tragic loss of life. We are actively drilling deep wells and boreholes to provide clean, safe drinking water. Each well costs approximately $8000.
Catholic training to the youth, providing seminars of the catechists; primary aim is to incarnate the gospel message into local culture and education and evangelization at all levels – all ages Sisters are engaged in formal and informal education, health and medical care, pastoral and social work
Donations are made out to the parish and receipted likewise.
Special envelopes will be provided. Please include your info, if you wish to receive a tax receipt at year end.
The Diocese of Hamilton has published the Clergy Pastoral Appointments for 2026 and Fr. Romelito has been appointed to Sacred Heart Parish in Paris Ontario as of June 24th. Our new pastor will be Father Kevin Upendran. A print out of the Diocesan Appointments will be posted on the bulletin board.
Save the Date – Sunday, June 14th There will be a BBQ pot luck send off gathering on Sun. June 14th at Holy Family 12:30 – 3:30 pm. All are invited (including parishioners of St. Anne & St. Francis Xavier) to come enjoy a time of fellowship and best wishes for Fr. Romelito. Games and activities for the young and young at heart. More details will follow.
Reminder that the School of Prayer Video Series is happening on Tuesday evenings following Mass. All are welcome.
Prayer Network
It’s time to update our Prayer Network. This is an opportunity to serve the community by including prayer requests in your daily prayer. If you would be willing to serve in the important intercessory ministry please call the parish office and we will connect you to one of the coordinators for more details.
Bringing “community” to those housebound With just a couple of hours per month – you can make a big difference to a person who has limited abilities to get out? The Visiting Team Ministry, is a team of people visit parishioners who are homebound, living in care facilities and/or are in need of companionship. It’s a genuine way to bring the love of Jesus Christ to others – simply sharing a bit a time together. Men & ladies are invited to consider this possibility of helping to reach out. Please contact Cheryl for more information at the parish office 519-364-1973, Ext 5 or by email: cheryl@holyfamily.ca
Catholic Women’s League Meeting: Monday, May 11th at 7 pm It’s our popular book and plant exchange night (optional to bring books and/or plants to share) We will also enjoy a lively quiz, and some social time together.
Learn about Human Trafficking in Grey Bruce
Melanie Knights of Bridging Gaps is coming to speak at Holy Family Church Lenhard Room on Monday June 1st, at 7 pm. This is an informative evening open to all members of our parish 12 years of age and up. Light refreshments will be served. Financial donations to help raise awareness and support victims of this horrific crime are welcome and appreciated.
The Catholic Women’s League Change for Charity Jar will be out on Sun. May 9/10th. Proceeds go to the Saugeen Hospice.
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.
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. Contact the parish office for more information.
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.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
Re-read John 14: 15-21
- What is revealed about the Holy Spirit in this passage?
- Give an example of how you have experience the Holy Spirit in your life?
- What is the link between keeping the commandments and the presence of the Holy Spirit?
- Establish the last time you received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Schedule your next visit and prepare for the celebration of Pentecost coming up, May 23/24th Weekend.
SUNDAY LITURGIES 6th Sunday of Easter
(May 9/10th)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Intentions of F. J. Gross – Anne & Darrell
Sunday,
9 am Mass Intentions of Fr. Romelito – Stephanie Payne
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
Tuesday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Hanover Care Manor
Isabell Sweeney – Bruce Grey Catholic D. School Board
7 pm Mass
Guy Sanguigni and the intentions of Armando – Ed & Elise King
Jack Hesch – Helen & the girls
Gabriel Zettler – Francis & Janice Hundt
Intentions of Jane Blais – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie
Intentions of F.J. Gross – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Intentions of Intentions of Don & Helen Waechter – Jim & Audry
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Villa Mass
Gordon Kozak – Bruce Grey Catholic D School Board
7:00 pm Mass
James Grist – Bruce Grey Catholic D School Board
Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Ray Pegelo – Doug & Sheila Long
Immediate & extended deceased members of the Del Guidice & Sherry-Parr families – Mary
Intentions of Irene Serre – Stephanie Payne
Intentions of Jean Trafford – Stephanie Payne
Intentions of Charlene Eckensweiler – Diane McNichol
SUNDAY LITURGIES (May 16/17)
The Ascension of the Lord
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – The Family
6:00 pm
Deceased members of the Dineen Family – Pauline Tuck
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Walter & Lorraine Ditner -Daryl & Carol Becker
