Highlights:
- This week’s The Catholic Kazoo
- Please note the Parish Office will close at noon on Thursday this week, and also be closed on Friday.
- Brunch Report: Thanks to all who supported last weekend’s brunch. A lovely time was shared and $684.30 was donated towards the Knight’s Charity Projects.
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
Join us for an Alzheimer’s Coffee Break After Mass on Sat., Nov. 14 and Sun., Nov., 15 Learn how to help support loved ones, yourself and support the cause. We’re serving special treats and swag! Donations kindly accepted for Alzheimer’s Society of Grey-Bruce. Hosted by Holy Family CWL
CWL 2027 membership is now due ($40) 36 PAID Members so far… Just one week left to get yours paid in order to have your name entered in the draw for a free membership 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. Together we are stronger! Contact the parish office for info, or simply throw your membership, name and contact info into the collection marked CWL
Please Note: November Milk Mat Work Bee is cancelled for the month of November. Peace & blessings to all this Remembrance Day.
Card Party on Tuesday Afternoons 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 (Organized by the CWL)
Ladies: Get your Dinner Ticket before Thursday!
*All ladies are invited to come to the CWL 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 Nov. 7/8. Please note that by Nov. 12th we must know numbers for the caterer, so don’t delay. *Ladies from our Mission Parishes and non-members all warmly welcomed
Change for Charity – Proceeds to Saugeen Hospice The second Sunday each month we welcome your donations to our change jar at Holy Family. The Saugeen Hospice will be a great benefit to our area offering comfort and care for the dying and their family members.
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
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 Hours: Mon. 10-11 am (starting Nov. 16) Mon. 4-5 pm (starting Nov. 30), and Wed. 11-12 noon (starting Nov. 18) To commit to a holy hour or for more info please call the parish office. Thank you.
Special Thanks to the parents who put on a fantastic All Saints Party last weekend. The food, fun, sharing about Saints and being part of the joy of children dancing was truly a reflection of God’s love and the saints among us. Special thanks to Deacon Charles, and the supportive adults to joined in and stayed for the celebration!
Permanent Deacon Information Session:
For anyone who is interested in the Diaconate and/or wants more information about what is required and what is involved in the Admission process and Formation program, are invited to either of two Information Sessions:
- Nov. 22nd, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 620 Rymal Rd. E, Hamilton after 11am mass.
- Dec 6th, 2026, at St. Anthony Daniel Parish, 29 Midland Dr., Kitchener after 11am mass.
For more information about this session, feel free to contact:
Deacon Tom Vert, Associate Director Deacon Formation Program, tvert@hamiltondiocese.com OR
Fr. Mark Gatto, Director of the Deacon Formation Program,
mgatto@hamiltondiocese.com
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are available in the Narthex. Please return by Sun. Nov. 15th – arrangements have been made for delivery to Mount Forest depot. Questions? Call the parish office.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Matthew 25: 1-13 Discussion Questions:
- Which of these following statements stand out to you and why?
Each of us needs our own relationship with the Lord.
You can’t obtain faith in Christ just be being around
others who do.
There is a limited opportunity to enter God’s kingdom
The second coming of Christ will arrive unexpectedly - What happened the last time your electricity went off? How prepared were you?
- Have you in the past tried to live off the “oil” of someone’s faith?
Mass Intentions
Mass located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:
The Lamp of the Lord’s Presence! This week’s lamp at Holy Family is being offered in Memory of Cajetan Antonio Pinto – Thelma
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
Tuesday:
7 pm Mass
Amelia & for Souls in Purgatory – Cole Wiseman
Intentions of Andrew – Mom & Dad
Intentions of Lynn Neves – Stephanie Payne
Intentions of Gary & Paula Agombar – A friend
Intentions of Katrina Zettler – Ruth Hundt
Intentions of Thomas Murray Gross – his brother & sister
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Hugh & Irene Chornaby – Family
Thursday:
9:00 am Mass
Intentions of Diane Schafer – Sheila
10:30 am Mass Location: Villa (The Village)
Intentions of Mary Del Guidice – A friend
Friday: 9:00 am Mass
Irene McMeneny – Ivan & Jean Wismayer
Mary & Jim Price – Stephanie Payne
All Souls in Purgatory – Dan & Elisabeth Van de Somplele
Immediate & extended deceased members of the Del Guidice & sherry-Parr Families – Mary
Friday: 10:40 am School Liturgy Celebration
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Nov. 14/15)
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Intentions of Rhea McFadden – A friend
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Donald Kroetsch – Donna Kroetsch
Sunday,
9 am Mass
Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – Family
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
