Highlights:
- This weekend’s “The Catholic Kazoo“
- This week:
- Following the Tuesday night Mass Father will offer a blessing to the faithful with a first class relic of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
- Read up about the upcoming All Saints Party
- This Sunday is World Mission Sunday; pray and support missionaries / be a local missionary!
All Saints Day 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).
Catholic Women’s League News Coming up – Mtg. Monday Night
Do you have a saint that is special to you? At our next meeting on 19th October at 7pm you will have the chance to share what you know about this saint and why it is special to you. A social time and refreshments will follow while we watch a short video about St. Joan of Arc.
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. Thank you to those who have already brought cozy warm socks in!
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 Hour: Schedule an hour of prayer before the blessed sacrament. Available hour: Thursday, 10-11 am. 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.
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
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 the school or church office 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 22:15-21
What is Jesus teaching about the relationship of church and state? Which obligation is primary? Why?
In your life, what belongs to Caesar? To God?
How well are you giving to each?
Is there one thing you can do this week to improve/grow in giving?
Mass Intentions
Mass located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:
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
The Lamp of the Lord’s Presence! We are extending an invitation to offer an intention for the burning of the Sanctuary Candle for a week. The cost of the lamp will be $10. and the intention will be announced (if desired) More details in The Catholic Kazoo No.03-2026 All three churches can participate – contact the parish office. This week’s lamp at Holy Family is being offered in Memory of Mark Seguin- Alice; at St. Francis Xavier in Memory of Emma Simioni and at St. Anne’s In Memory of Emma Simioni
Tuesday: 7 pm Mass & Blessing of the Faithful
Souls in Purgatory & intentions of Cole Wiseman
Intentions of Dave, Jake & Michele Blais
Intentions of Christine & Mark Serre – In Thanksgiving – T. & S. Zettel
Intentions of Linda Lehman – Rhea
Intentions of Mary DelGuidice – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of Gary & Paula Agombar – A friend
Wednesday: 9 am Mass
Emma Simioni
Christopher Gold – Glenn & Teresa Schnurr
Fr. Murray McDermett, CR – F.J. Gross
Intentions of Marg Weber – Charlene Eckensweiler
Intentions of Frank & Margaret Adamic
Intentions of the McGeragle Family – The Allen Family
Thursday: 9 am
Intentions of Dave, Jake & Michele Blais
Friday: 9:00 am
Brendan Myers – Glenn & Teresa Schnurr
SUNDAY LITURGIES 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(October 24/25)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Deceased members of the Vandesompele & Nalepa Families- Dan & Elizabeth
6:00 pm
For the protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living & deceased members of the Adoration Chapel
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Intentions of Lindsay & Josh Majury & Family – Shari
