IMPORTANT PARISH MEETING:
Many of you will know that the property at 315 8th Street, adjacent to the west side of our parking lot has been offered for sale by tender, by the Town of Hanover. We, the building and finance committees will hold a meeting to discuss the possible purchase of this property. Please plan to attend on Monday, November 25th at 7pm to voice your opinion.
Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser: Sunday, Nov. 24th Two seatings: 5 pm & 6 pm Tickets $15. available at the door $7.50 children 5-12, under 5 free Location: Holy Family Lenhard Room, Proceeds to Holy Family Church
Community Breakfast: Sunday, Dec. 1st serving 10 am till 1 pm in the Lenhard Room. All are welcome. Cost: Free will offering for Holy family Parish.
Volunteers to assist with the breakfast, contact Wilfried or Nancy at 519-270-6003. (Membership to the Knights or CWL is not necessary to volunteer at the breakfast) The Knights are providing for the expenses of the meal, and all donations will go to Holy Family Parish.
Advent Children’s Prayer Service: starting at 5:30 – (home by 7 pm), Sun. Dec. 1st Stories, Songs, Prayers & a snack to help families kick off the Advent Season. This program is geared to children age 4-10 years old. Parents are expected to stay. This family outreach is organized by the Knights of Columbus.
Advent Resources – check out formed.org They are offering a 7 minute daily reflection for Advent “Rooted: Rediscover the Jesse Tree” If you need more information about signing on as a parishioners, for free access, please contact the parish office.
Ministry Schedules for December (Note Next Weekend – split month Sat. pm Nov. Ministers still serve)
Minsters of the Word: 6 pm: Jim Zettel 9 am: Karen Doersam
Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 6 pm: Nicole Billington, Theresa Bester
9 am: Dorothy O’Connell, Gerald Hammar, Jennifer Dimeck
Hospitality: 6pm: Diane McNichol (Dec. 7 /14) 9 am: Geraldine Million
Sacristans: Ken & Geraldine Million Sacristans’ Linens: Virginia Hammar
Rethreads in Durham: Help needed
Assist Pro-Life causes by donating time at Rethreads, a second hand store in Durham which funds our Hanover Right to Life Organization. Work along side another pro-lifer, preparing items for re-sale and assisting customers. Choose hours and the frequency that works into your schedule. For more information contact Lucy Kalyniak 519-369-6786
Christmas Flowers for HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
We are most grateful for donations towards the cost of the Christmas Flowers. Please mark your donation as such. In thanksgiving, the 8 pm Christmas Mass will be offered for the intentions of the donors of the Christmas Flowers. It’s a lovely way to remember and pray for your deceased loved ones or special intentions.
(Please note: this applies to Holy Family. The SFX church flowers are already donated.)
Peace on Earth Community Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Pot Luck meal at 6 pm, Carols & Service at 7 pm Holy Family Church
This is a wonderful opportunity to bring a friends/ neighbor/ co-worker, to a community event and share the joy and message of Christmas. Pray about someone you can reach out to!
Adoration Chapel For more info about the chapel please contact Don at 519-364-1185
Socks & Mittens The C.W.L. will once again try to bring some warmth and comfort to those in need in our community by asking for donations of new hats, mitts, gloves, socks for women, men and children to decorate our tree in the Narthex. In 2018 we collected 246 pairs of socks! Can we collect more this year, let’s try. They will be given to St. Vincent DePaul Society for their Christmas hamper program, and also to Light on Main.
New Sunday Missals now available at a cost of $5.
Card Party Tuesdays Join with others for a friendly game of euchre or solo on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in the Holy Family Lenhard Room. All are welcome, bring a friend. Admittance: $2.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Do you have a few hours per month to help serve the poor?
We are looking for new members for our committee. We meet once a month, with 2 mtgs in November, none in July/Aug.
Getting involved could include helping with visits at the church (we always work in pairs) and/or helping with grocery shopping.
Please leave your name at the parish office or contact Kay Garvey at 519-506-5883
SUNDAY LITURGIES
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe (Nov. 23/24)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Doug McCorry – 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 Betty Montag – Betty Hunt
Tuesday: 7 pm Mass
All Souls in Purgatory – F. J. Gross
Rita Dosman – Kay Horan
Bernard & Glenna Oberle, Adrian Oberle, Norman & Tulita Oberle – B. Oberle Estate
Intentions of Mila – Cathy Campbell
Intentions of Bernadette – Mom & Dad
Intentions of the Lorenz Family
Blessings & intentions of Cole, chase, Ava Maria, Alex & Arabella
Wednesday 9 am Mass
Intentions of Christine Serre – Irene Serre
Intentions of Josie Sobocan – The Andonian Family
Intentions of Dianne Lerch – sister
Gail Poechman – Laura Hergott
Rita Dosman – Doug & Sheila Long
Walter & Richard Binden – Jean Trafford
Frank Mercey & the intentions of Shirley – Jan
Christopher Terpstra – Nathan & Grandma
Thursday:
5:00 pm Mass (Note Time Change due to CWL Supper)
Living & Deceased members of the Catholic Women’s League
Friday: 9:00 am Mass
Intentions of Eric – Nan
SUNDAY LITURGIES – 1st Sunday of Advent
(Nov. 30 / Dec. 1)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of MaryLou Cox – Elizabeth & Albert DiSaverio
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Ed Hahn – Norine Hamilton
