Highlights:
- Mark your calendars! 29th of September: Feast of Archangels
- This weekend’s “The Catholic Kazoo”
- Note: Thursdays Mass this week is in St. Francis Xavier Church, Carlsruhe. It is the feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. There will be a blessing of the faithful, following Mass
- Consider a Cursillo Weekend
Home to Home Visitation by the Immaculate Heart of Mary We have began this visitation of Our Lady. More details in The Catholic Kazoo No.07-2026. If you would like to sign up for a visit, please contact the parish office.
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 is being offered at Holy Family in Memory of Tony Aarts, and at St. Francis Xavier, for the intentions of Siobhan Hanley
Upcoming Fire Drills Each church will have an annual fire drill as per Diocesan direction. It will take place on the weekend of September 26/27
Sat. Sept. 26 St. Anne, Chesley following 4 pm Mass
Sat. Sept 26 Holy Family following 6 pm Mass
Sun. Sept 27 St. Francis Xavier, following 11 am Mass
An announcement on procedure will be made prior to the drill and people will be previously assigned to guide the congregation to appropriate exits.
Special Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for organizing and sponsoring a wonderful parish picnic last Sunday!
Coming up in the parish Next Sunday, Oct. 4th on the Feast of St. Francis, Father Upendran will offer a blessing for animals/pets in the Holy Family parking lot at 5 pm. Please be sure to have your animal friends on leash.
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
Ministries Schedules – October
Greeters/Ushers: 6 pm Bryan Plumstead 9 am Subs
Ministers of the Word:
6 pm T. & S. Zettel 9 am G. Poechman, S. Sakal
Eucharistic Ministers:
6 pm N. Billington, T. Schlosser
9 am T. & D. Schultz, J. Melfi
Sacristans: P. Fritz Sacristan Linens: J. Terpstra
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.
Next Sunday: Hanover Life Chain – Sun. Oct. 4th Main St. 2 – 3 pm
The Hanover Missionary church will host prayers prior to at 1:3- and a reception following. All are welcome More details in the printed bulletin.
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.
Cursillo Weekend 2026 Women’s Weekend is Thurs Oct. 15-18, 2026
We all know God, but how many of us truly know God on a personal and intimate level?
A three day Cursillo weekend, which is a short review of Christianity, is designed to help you on that journey. Beginning on Thursday night and ending Sunday afternoon, through a series of talks by lay people and clergy, Celebration of Mass & Reconciliation, you will get to take a closer look at yourself, God, and others. So, if you are an woman, 19 years of age or older, and are open to a closer relationship with our God and Saviour, consider a Cursillo. Cut off date for registration is October 1.
For more information, please contact Tony or Colleen at 519-496-8114
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
Adoration Chapel Open Hours: 3 DAYTIME HOURS Schedule an hour of prayer before the blessed sacrament. Available hours: Thursday, 10-11 am, 11- 12 noon & 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.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Re-read Matthew 21: 28-32
What is the father’s request?
What might the Lord be asking of you?
Have you experienced a call, rejected it, and then had a change of heart to accept it?
Pray for the grace of obedience and anticipate God’s voice calling you into the work of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Intentions
Located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:
SUNDAY LITURGIES (September 26/27)
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Michael Hunter – BG Catholic D. School Board
6:00 pm
For the protection of life from conception to natural death and for the living and decease members of the adoration chapel
Sunday,
9 am Mass Intentions of the Children’s Liturgy Team & their families – Shari
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the parish & parish missions
Tuesday: 7 pm Mass
Feast Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
John, Rita, & David Dosman – The Estate
Paul LeBlanc – Doug & Marie
Frank Mercey – Jan
Intentions of Mark Serre – In Thanksgiving – Tony & Stephanie Zettel
Intentions of Dave, Jake, & Michele Blais
Living & deceased members of the O’Connell & Grubb Families
– Dan & Dorothy
Wednesday 9 am Mass
Bonnie Kraus – Norine Hamilton
Thursday 7:00 pm Mass AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Feast of St. Therese of Child Jesus
Bonnie Kraus & the intentions of Neil Benninger – Anne & Darrell
First Friday Mass 9:00 am
Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
Hugh & Lillian Weiler – the H.E. Weiler Family
Gabriel Zettler & Leonard Zettler Sr. – The Family
Aunna Wells – Ken & Theresa Bester
Ken St. Marie – Charlene Eckensweiler
Intentions of Eric – Nan
First Saturday Mass 9:00 am
Hilara Heaney – Tom Hinsperger
SUNDAY LITURGIES
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm
John, Rita & David Dosman – The Estate
Sunday,
9 am Mass
Anthony Pellizzari – Brian & Susan Sakal
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
