Highlights:
Last Weekend’s Co-op Mission Appeal 2026 – Congregation of Mary Immaculate Sisters
Donations are made out to the parish and receipted likewise using a special envelope or clearly marked on a blank envelope. 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
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
Please note that Fr. Romelito will be away at a Diocesan Retreat this week and therefore there is no week day Masses
Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday, May 23rd at 3 pm
We will be welcoming Monsignor Murray Kroetsch to confirm our candidates.
SUNDAY LITURGIES (May 23/24th)
Pentecost Sunday
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
For the protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living & 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
Intentions of Anka Blazevic – The Andonian Family
