Highlights

Famous Fresh CWL Rhubarb Pies are back! The CWL are fundraising by baking fresh rhubarb pies on Friday, May 30th. They will be taking prepaid pie orders ($12.) after Masses this weekend for pie pick up on Friday, May 31st after 3 pm

If you have rhubarb you would like to donate to the effort, please let Jennifer 519-364-5850 know, and drop it off on Thursday afternoon (May 30th) to the Lenhard Room.

Spring UNIFY Sessions begin Wed. May 29th! Theme: Perfect Storm See more details on the following post!

“Evangelization in a New Apostolic age” is a 3-day, 2-night camping retreat at Hidden Valley Camp on June 7, 8, and 9.  Join us as we discover Pope Francis’ excellent catechesis on Evangelization from his 2023 Wednesday audiences in Rome.
If you are currently involved in our evangelization activities or you plan to be for the remainder of this year, then this retreat is for you! Join us for the whole weekend, or just Saturday from 9am to 8pm.
Contact Sam to register. Families and children are welcome, and participants under 18 are free! See more info

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Dedicate one hour each week for ”your special time with Jesus” Never underestimate what God wants and can do in your life when you kneel before Him in humble and sincere prayer. Remember substitution options are available for those occasions when you may have a commitment conflict. To sign up for a regular hour or as a sub, contact Don at 364-1185.

Have you logged in to formed.org?  Remember to sign in as a parishioner of Holy  Family Hanover to take advantage of our parish subscription.   Got questions?  Call the parish office.

Card Party Tuesday Afternoons – all are welcome. Join others for a friendly game of euchre or solo on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in the Holy Family Lenhard Room. Bring a friend. Admittance $2.

Please keep in your prayers the souls of: Gerald Skinn (brother of Glenn (Eileen) Skinn & Yvonne Gonder, mother of Cindy Gonder

Ministry Schedules for June
Minsters of the Word
6 pm: Jim Zettel 9 am: Shared (Jun 2 N.J. King) (Jun 9: G. Poechman) (Jun 16: D. Hundt) (Jun23: W. Boerkamp) (Jun 30: M. Del Guidice)
Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
6 pm: Nicole Billington, Allan Boyd 9 am: Dorothy O’Connell, Gerald Hammar, Jane Jacques
Hospitality Ministers 6 pm: Laura Hergott 9 am: Andy & Linda Lehman (Bryan & Suzan June 23 & 30)
Sacristans: Charlene Eckensweiler Sacristans’ Linens: Virginia Hammar

Scripture Quote to Ponder and Put in Action:
“Be their ideal; let them follow the way you teach and live; be a pattern for them in your love , your faith, and your clean thoughts” 1 Timothy 4:12

Reflection on Today’s Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Discussion Questions:

  • What do you find challenging about this passage?
  • What indicates that Jesus knew it was a difficult message?
  • In practical efforts – how will you aim to live out this commission today?

This Weekend Trinity Sunday (May 25/26)

Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Donald Kroetsch – Donna   

Sunday,  
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Intentions of the Benninger & Grein Family – Ted & Leslie Zettel & Family

Weekday Schedule

Tuesday 7 pm Mass Eternal Happiness of Margaret Payne – Stephanie Payne

Wednesday 9:00 am Mass

  • Eternal Happiness of Irene Chornaby – Don & Helen Waechter
  • Eternal Happiness of Mary Poechman – The Estate
  • Eternal Happiness of Donelda Self – Ken & Theresa Bester
  • Intentions of Anna Koehl – Mila
  • Intentions of Corey – Nan

Thursday 9: 15 am Mass (Note Time Change)

School Community Mass Celebrating 100th Anniversary – In Thanksgiving

10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood Crt (The Village) Eternal Happiness of Mary Poechman – The Estate

Friday 9:00 am Mass

Mass of Thanksgiving – Rae & Janet Kroeplin
Eternal Happiness of Irene Chornaby – Jennifer Dimeck
Eternal Happiness of Frank Mercey – Shirley Intentions of Fr. Gary Schlack – Jean Trafford
Intentions of Fr. King – Jean Trafford
Intentions of Patti – Mom

Next Weekend: SUNDAY LITURGIES The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (June 1/2nd)

Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Irene Chornaby – St. Anne CWL
6:00 pm  
Eternal Happiness of Al Peebles – John, Darlene & Family
Sunday,  
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Harold Poechman – The Estate

Parish News

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Masses

Dec. 24th, 6 pm Mass (Holy Family)

Dec. 24th, 8 pm Mass (Holy Family)

Christmas Day Mass

Dec. 25th, 9 am Mass (Holy Family)

Dec. 25th, 11 am Mass (St. Francis Xavier

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Community News

Regular Office Hours

Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 4pm | Wednesday 9am to 12pm | Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

  • 5:30pm to 5:55pm Saturday Evening
  • 8:30am to 8:55am Sunday Morning
  • By Appointment

Weekday Mass Schedule

Tuesday at 7pm | Wednesday at 9am | Thursday at 7pm | Friday at 9am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday from 9am to Thursday at 9pm. Call the Parish Office to register for an hour, or drop in during that time.

Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Anointing of the Sick

Please contact the Parish office at 519-364-1973 and we will be glad to help you.

Donate by e-transfer

You can send e-transfers to donate@holyfamily.ca from your online banking portal or mobile app.

Visit holyfamily.ca/donate for all donation options.

Get in touch with our team

(519) 364-1973

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Our Address

352 10th Avenue Hanover, ON N4N 2N6

Email

General Inquiries | info@holyfamily.ca

Fr. Romelito Guillen, PP

Pastor

Rev. Mr. Charles Fernandes

Deacon

Anne Rehkopf

Office Administration

Parish Secretary

Roy Haskins

Bookkeeper

Karen Martin

Custodian

Cheryl Chornaby

Pastoral Associate

Ministry to the sick and shut-in

Sam Zettel

Youth and Evangelization

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