Highlights:
- This weekend’s “The Catholic Kazoo”
- Note several changes to the regular schedule this week:
- Thanksgiving Monday Morning Mass at 9 am.
- Office & Adoration Chapel closed Thanksgiving Monday
- No Week Day Masses on Wednesday and Friday
- Parish Office will Close at 12 noon on Tuesday
Community Brunch Report Thank you to all who helped and came out to enjoy and support last weekend’s Community Brunch. Your generous free will donations tallied to $873.50 which the Knights will use to support their Charitable works. A special thanks to the members of the Knights of Columbus as they not only organized this event but also sponsor it, by assuming the costs of the foods.
Needed this week: Milk Bags
At the upcoming Faith Formation Day, for the BGCDSB the one workshop engages participants in a service project. The presenter has chosen the tying and weaving of Milk Bags. You donations of clean milk bags (especially by Thursday this week) would be greatly appreciated.
Please note: The regular Milk Mat Work Bee is cancelled for the month of Oct.
Catholic Women’s League News Coming up
General meeting: Monday, Oct. 19th
Change for Charity this weekend: donations will go to Saugeen Hospice
The Chosen: Season 5 Episodes 2-8 Wednesdays 6-8 pm
(Sept 30th – Nov. 12) 6 pm light meal, (free will offering) video at 6:45, discussion to follow. Contact the parish office regarding child care opportunity. Concludes with dessert at 7:45 pm
Friday Morning Small Group
Are you looking to share your thoughts and inspirations with the church? Our group meets every Friday at 10 am. We delve into the coming Sunday’s readings. It provides fellowship and an opportunity to share life experiences with each other in confidence. Everyone is welcome.
Socktober
The cold weather is upon us and new warm socks are often one of the most requested items of need. The Catholic Women’s League is seeking donations of socks during the month of October. These will be distributed as needed to local residents seeking assistance from St. Vincent de Paul, Christmas Hamper recipients, and abroad . Purchase a pair of socks in Thanksgiving of your blessings and help us share with those in need.
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 Christmas still seems far away, but this is the time when the Vincentians have to start planning for the Christmas hampers for the less fortunate in our community. If you, or someone you know needs a hamper for Christmas, please call the parish office. We always hear in the gospel how much Jesus loves the poor, so please, do not be shy, it is our privilege to help.
Adoration Chapel Open Hours: 2 DAYTIME HOURS Schedule an hour of prayer before the blessed sacrament. Available hours: Thursday, 10-11 am, & 1-2 pm. Don’t let fear of bad winter weather stop you – we close the Chapel at such times and you always have the option of letting us know if you cannot make it. If you can’t make a regular commitment, consider putting your name on a sub list. Contact the parish office, leave a message on 519-364-1973 / email info@holyfamily.ca or fill out the “Contact Me Form” in the Narthex.
Holy Family School Breakfast Club seeking volunteers
Monday – Friday, whatever day works in your schedule; parents, grandparents, community members are invited to consider signing up to be a breakfast volunteer from 8 – 8:30 am. Contact Tracey at 519-506-5665 for more info.
Hanover & District Right to Life membership/donations forms are available in the Narthex. Fee $10 (individual) $15. (family) We support the Hanover Pregancy Centre, Ramoth House, Breakfast for Learning Program, Food Bands, community Meal, CLC, Ont. Regional Alliance for Life, Euthanasia Preventon, Saugeen Hospice, Bus to Ottawa for March for Life plus other pro life needs.
As we approach the upcoming municipal elections, we remind you to check the Registered Voters’ List – are you registered as a Catholic School Supporter? Note that when a move takes place, the default is Public School Support. For more information contact the BG Catholic District School Board.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel
Matthew 22: 1-14
When did Jesus first call you to the banquet?
Is there a season in your life when you did not respond? Why?
What does it mean to be in the king’s presence “without wedding clothes”?
Mass Intentions
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 Thanksgiving – for the intention of Christopher – Grandma and at St. Francis Xavier for the Intentions of Tony Regier
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Oct 10/11)
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Bob Schmidt – BGCDSB
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Rocco Colella – Rae & Janet Kroeplin
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Walter & Lorraine Ditner – Daryl & Carol Becker
Thanksgiving Monday
There will be a Monday Morning Mass at 9 am on Thanksgiving Monday. The celebrant will be Fr. John Schnurr. All are welcome.
Tuesday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Hanover Care Mass
Intentions of Dave, Jake, & Michele Blais
7 pm Mass
Glenda Ellig – Tony & Stephanie
Jerry Kueneman – K of C #5607
Aunna Wells – F. J. Gross
Living & deceased members of the Chamberlain, Hinsperger,
Wiseman & Garvey families – Cole
Intentions of Kathleen & Robert Borys – Tony & Stephanie
No Wednesday Mass this week
Please note intentions have been moved to Thursday morning
Thursday:
9:00 am Mass
John, Rita & David Dosman – The Estate
Joanne Broadfoot – Patricia Fritz
Clarence & Beatrice Beckberger – the Family
Intentions of Amanda – Grandma
Intentions of Christopher – Grandma
Intentions of Dianne Lerch – Charlene
In Thanksgiving – Beth Gadke
In thanksgiving – 66th Anniversary – Leonard & Dorothy Karl
10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood (The Village)
Michael Hunter – BGCDSB
Friday: No Mass Here
(Note: Fr. Upendran will be preaching at a 10:30 Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Walkerton as part of the BG Catholic District School Board Faith Formation Day – All are welcome)
SUNDAY LITURGIES 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Intentions of Greg & Claire Black – Sam & Michelle Zettel & Family
Sunday,
9 am Mass
Eternal Happiness of Glenda Ellig – Brian & Susan Sakal
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the parish and parish missions
