Highlights:
Coop Mission Appeal Next Weekend (May 9/10)
Co-op Mission Appeal 2026 – Congregation of Mary Immaculate Sisters
Next weekend we will host 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.
It’s Catholic Education Week May 3-8th. Theme: Pilgrims of Hope: On the Path to Holiness “Catholic Schools are places where children and young people encounter Jesus, and where they are encouraged to enter more deeply into a personal relationship with Him. They are privileged places, together with the family and the parish community, where our faith is handed on, and this can only succeed with the cooperation of all concerned.”
(Renewing the Promise)
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.
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
The Catholic Women’s League Change for Charity Jar will be out on Sun. May 9/10th. Proceeds go to the Saugeen Hospice.
School of Prayer Video Series (8 weeks)
Beginning on Tuesday, May 5th in the Lenhard Room
following evening Mass. All are welcome. Please sign up in the Narthex so we can get materials prepared.
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.
March for Life – May 14th Theme: Follow Me
46 youth are going to a 3 day event. The Knights are asking for help to sponsor the bus. Donations gratefully received (cash or cheques payable to Knights of Columbus) can be dropped off at the parish office, clearly marked March for Life donation.
Card Party on Tuesday Afternoons – 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
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 John 14: 1-12
What comfort does Jesus offer his disciples?Do you find it easy or difficult in believing that Jesus and the Father are one? When you pray, to whom do you address your conversation? Why?
What ‘works’ is Jesus referring to in this passage?
SUNDAY LITURGIES 5th Sunday of Easter
(May 2/3rd)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley Eternal Happiness of Craig Nicholls – BGCDSB
6:00 pm Intentions of Aby Matthew – F. J. Gross
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of John Grubb – Betty Hunt
Tuesday:
7 pm Mass
Hugh Stroeder – Francis & Janice Hundt
Ray Waechter – Jerome & Ruth Ann Schlosser
Jack Hesch – Helen & the girls
Intentions of Lillian Macewko
Intentions of Kathleen Borys – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Intentions of Don & Helen Waechter – Jim & Audry
Thursday:
7:00 pm Mass
Gabriel Zettler – F.J. Gross
Ray Pegelo – Larry & Dianne Schafer
Intentions of Dianne – Larry Schafer
Intentions of Beth Gadke – Diane McNichol
Friday:
9:15 am Mass (Includes the School Community)
Intentions of the Celebrate the Word Group – Stephanie Payne
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
