Highlights:
- St. Anne – St. Francis Xavier – Holy Family PARISH PICNIC Sunday, September 21st, 1 – 4 pm Location: Hanover Pavilion + Splash Pad* weather permitting Kid’s Activities & Games – Face Painting FREE B.B.Q. (sponsored by the K of C) If you like – bring snacks or dessert to share Organized by the Knights of Columbus #5607 All are welcome!
- Children’s Liturgy is available at Sunday 9 am Mass Children age 4-7 are invited to join in. Parent welcome. Also anyone interested in volunteering to help in this amazing Ministry to our parish’s children, contact a member of the Children’s Liturgy Team or the parish office.
- It’s Here! – Mon. Sept 22nd The “Chosen” Series Premiere (Season 4) 7 pm at the Paramount Theatre. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend, neighbour or family member. The cost is covered by generous donors. Participants will be invited after the show to consider continuing the series coming out on Wednesday nights to the church. Support someone’s journey to Christianity and/or a deeper faith.
Please note: The parish office will close at 3 pm on Monday, September 22nd.
Thank you We thank the Holy Family Catholic Women’s League for their generous donation of $5000. towards the cost of the new chairs in the Lenhard Room.
Holy Family Adoration Chapel News
The following hours are needing a committed adorer. If you would like to consider filling one, please contact Don & Helen at 519-364-1185 Hours: Mondays 9 – 10 pm, Thursdays: 10 – 11 am & 4-5 pm
Mark your calendar for the Life Chain – Sunday, October 5th
1:30 Prayer Service at Holy Family Church 2 – 3 pm Silent Witness on Main Street. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments following in the Lenhard Room. Please consider coming out and being a voice for the unborn.
What is the Life Chain? Life Chain will take place in towns and cities all across Canada and the United States. Participants (men, women, youth, & families,) spread out down one side of the main street and silently, prayerfully hold a provided sign for one hour. If you find standing difficult, feel free to bring your lawn chair. Why? It is an excellent opportunity to join with others in: Silent prayer for an end to abortion and for change in the social acceptance of abortion, Public awareness of the truth that all life from the moment of conception needs to be protected. Statement to the government that we do not support the legalized killing of unborn babies that our tax dollars pay for. It is an action of Christian justice. God has warned us we will be held accountable for what we do, and what we fail to do.
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
Bring a non perishable food item with you to Mass. Mark it for local (St. Vincent de Paul) or missions (Canadian Food for Children) Thank you for sharing with the less fortunate.
Bishop Crosby’s 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination
His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, will celebrate the 50th anniversary with the Eucharist on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton. Refreshments and an opportunity to greet the Bishop in McNally Hall following Mass. All are welcome.
Family Catechism is a program for families to gather and share their Catholic Faith through ongoing community, prayer, and formation. Essentially, the purpose of this initiative is to see families work together in their common task of faith formation of children of all ages.
The Catechism program will take place at Immaculate Conception school Formosa. The first session is Sunday September 21st 2025 at 2 PM and will run every second Sunday for 13 sessions until April 19th (with the exception of December). Registration is open at: https://famfi.ca/forms/family-catechism/ For more information please contact Angela Ferguson at a.w.mungai@gmail.com
Jubilee Multicultural Mass St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Waterdown (715 Centre Rd) is hosting the Diocesan Jubilee Multicultural Mass on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 3:00pm. This vibrant celebration embraces the rich cultural diversity that enriches our diocesan community. The Mass will feature prayers, readings, and hymns proclaimed in multiple languages including Spanish, Polish, Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, and others, reflecting the many cultures united in faith. Following the Mass, join us for a reception featuring cultural foods and entertainment from various communities. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together in prayer, fellowship, and joyful celebration of our shared faith.
Vocations Office Young Adults Night – Saturday, October 4th – Guelph
October is Diocesan Vocations Month. Fr. Mark Morley invites all young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend an evening of prayer, fellowship and praise music in support of your vocations More info: vocations@hamiltondiocese.com
Scripture Quote to Ponder & Put into Action:
“Beloved: I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.” 1 Tim 2:1
Let’s work together for a Scent-free Environment – please note some members of our community have very negative reactions to scents. Thank you.
Play a Musical Instrument?
Consider volunteering and sharing your gift and talent at the Sunday 11am Mass in Carlsruhe. Please speak with Claire or Mary-Catherine after Mass.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel John 3:13-17
Discussion Questions:
Do you have a favourite line in this passage? What is it and why?
How does this message align with the Jubilee Year of Hope?
After personal reflection, what is one action you can do to ‘live out’ this message of Good News?
SUNDAY LITURGIES
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sept. 20/21st)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
6:00 pm In Thanksgiving – A. & D. Rehkopf
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 – Anne & Family
Tuesday:
7 pm Mass
Intentions of the Children’s Liturgy Team & Families – Shari Lorenz
Wednesday
9 am Mass
Intentions of:
Jeff – Mom
John & Darlene Hunt
Hailey, Emma, Danielle, Josh, Ambrose & Family – Cole Wiseman
Don & Helen Waechter – Sixth Street Girls
Jack Hesch – Doreen Perry
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood Crt (The Village)
Intentions of Mila & Soul of Hectonine – Jean Trafford
7:00 pm Mass
Intentions of Anne & Darrell Rehkopf (40th Anniversary) – A friend
Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Lorne & Douglas Weber – Noreen Weber
Intentions of:
Mila Schnerch – Jean Hedley & Sharon Neale
Jennifer & Harvey
The Lorenz Family
Matthew & Amber – Tony & Colleen
Anthony Aarts – Mom
SUNDAY LITURGIES
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sept. 27/28)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Coral Bowen – Lillian Macewko
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
