Highlights:
- Note: Father Upendran is away this weekend. We welcome Fr. Jason Kuntz as our visiting priest
- All Saints Party: Sat. October 31st following the 6 pm Mass (7-9 pm) in the Lenhard Room. Dress as your favourite saint or you may join us without costume. Bring finger food to share. You are also invited to bring a saint inspired activity or game. All ages welcome. Children will remain under the care of their parent(s).
- Community Brunch Sunday, Nov. 1st All are invited to join in a time of fellowship and good food, Sunday Nov. 1st following the 9 am Mass until 11:30 am Location: Holy Family Lenhard Room. Your free will offering will go to support charitable projects of the Knights of Columbus. We thank the Knights of Council 5607 for organizing and sponsoring this event.
Next Friday night…. Movie Night Friday, November 6th, 7 pm in the Lenhard Room. Movie: Purgatory: The Forgotten Church Uncovering the Mystery, Meaning & Hope
Is Purgatory real? Could the Afterlife require suffering? Can the living help alleviate the anguish of the dead? This ground breaking documentary investigates these compelling life-after death questions through spiritual, scientific and cultural perspectives. Drawing on this centuries-old article of faith professed by Catholics, this comprehensive expose reveals the formidable spiritual alliance Catholic once shared and hope to reinvigorate with the departed souls.
All are welcome – Bring snacks to share
Father Upendran will address any questions on this topic following.
Retreat for Catholic Men
Sat. Nov. 21st, Holy Family Church Retreat Preacher: Fr. Kevin Upendran Program: 6 am Doors open for quiet prayer 7 am Celebration of Holy Mass 8 am Light Breakfast 8:30 am First Conference 12 noon Lunch (End)
Fr. Upendran will give 3 short teachings during the morning. Each one will be followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for confession Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 5607
Catholic Women’s League News All ladies are invited to come to our Christmas Dinner gathering on Thursday, November 19th. We will begin with a 5 pm Mass followed by a catered meal. Dinner tickets are $25. and can be purchased from the parish office or after weekend Masses Oct. 31/ Nov. 1st & Nov. 7/8. Please note that by Nov. 12th we must know numbers for the caterer, so don’t delay.
CWL membership is now due
Envelopes are in the offering box for next week, or can be picked up in the Narthex.
If membership is paid by Nov 16th, your name will go into the draw for a free membership for next year. Membership supports efforts at our parish level, as well as at diocesan, provincial and national. We also contribute to many charities and united have a strong voice and effect on our communities and country. Not a member? Consider joining. The $40. annual fee goes a long way!
Book of Life: You are invited to add the deceased names of family and friends into the book at the tabernacle as we pray for deceased during the Month of November
Thank you to all who contributed to our Socktober Program. The recipients have been very grateful, and we have a nice supply now to be able to continue to offer comfort and warmth to those in need this winter.
Collection organized by the C.W.L. and administered to those in need by St. Vincent de Paul.
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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul News If you’d like to assist a needy family this Christmas
please pick up a “Gift Card” from the Giving Tree. Fill out your name and place that portion in the Donor Box while keeping with you the tear off section listing the age and size of the child. Please return gift by Dec. 6th.
Adoration Chapel Open Hour: Open Adoration Hour beginning Nov. 16th
The hour of Mondays from 10-11 am will be open as of Nov. 16th. If anyone would like to commit to a holy hour on Monday morning at 10am, please give the parish office a call. Thank you.
Operation Christmas Child If you are putting together a Shoe Box gift this year, the local drop off is First Baptist Church of Mount Forest. Drop off location and times are posted on the Bulletin Board.
Tools to aid your Spiritual Growth ( $20. each available from the parish office)
Teach Me Your Path Lord is a wonderful devotional book filled with prayers/devotions, many from around the world. A sample copy is available to view in the Narthex.
Now restocked:
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows
Chaplet of the Holy Face
Chapel of St. Michael
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Matthew 5:1-12
What are the three most valued qualities you appreciate in a close friend?
What is one of your passions, that you are called to use, to further the kingdom of God?
Take time today to pray for souls. If you haven’t already read *The Catholic Kazoo (Week of Oct. 18) No.2026-14, there is exciting information about purgatory. Consider coming to Friday’s movie night: Purgatory The Forgotten Church (details below) * available on the web
Mass Intentions
Mass located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:
(Oct 31/Nov 1st)
SUNDAY LITURGIES: All Saints Day
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of:
John, Rita & David Dosman – The Estate
Fr. Mark Beard & Souls in Purgatory – Cole Wiseman
Donald Kroetsch – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of Shane DiKolli – In Thanksgiving – T. & S. Zettel
Intentions of Frank & Margaret Adamic
Intentions of Mary Del Guidice – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of Samuel Gerard Bianchi & his family – Anne & Darrell
Sunday,
9 am Mass Intentions of Dan & Elizabeth Vandesompele
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the parish and parish missions
The Lamp of the Lord’s Presence!
This week’s lamp at Holy Family is being offered for the intentions of Dorothy Karl – Leonard
Tuesday: 7 pm Mass
Marion Robb – BG Catholic D. Schoolboard
Wednesday: 9 am Mass
Intentions of Chris – Jennifer & Harvey
Intentions of Don Waechter – Jim Waechter
Intentions of Jim Zettel – Adorers of Adoration Chapel
In Thanksgiving – F.J. Gross
Dawn Payne – Stephanie
Bonnie Kraus – Neil
Richard Krieger – Ron & Norma Jeanne King
Thursday: 9:00 am Mass
Living & deceased members of the Schafer, Schnurr & Dosman
Families
First Friday Mass: 9:00 am
Gordon Kastner – Helen
Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family
Gabriel Zettler – The Family
Margaret Payne – Stephanie
Intentions of Jason Fedy – Ron & Norma Jeanne
Intentions of Frank & Margaret Adamic
First Saturday Mass: 9:00 am
Intentions of Jean Schnurr – Stephanie
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Nov. 7/8)
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of John, Rita & David Dosman – The Estate
Sunday,
9 am Mass
Intentions of the McGeragle Family – The Allen Family
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
