Highlights:

• Community Brunch – Next Sunday, Oct 5th Holy Family Church following 9 am Mass and serving until 12:30 Your free will offering will go to support the replacement of the outdoor handrails for the Holy Family Church.
• Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be available for pick up next weekend – Read More
• Hanover Life Chain – Sun. Oct 5th – See details below Right to Life Membership Form

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.

The “Chosen” All are invited to view “The Chosen” Season 4 Episodes 2-8 in the Lenhard Room on Wednesday evenings Oct. 1—Nov. 12 Light Meal at 6 pm, (free will offering) Video at 6:45 discussion to follow. Childcare from 6:30—7:45.
Concludes with dessert at 7:45 pm.

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: Thursdays: 10 – 11 am & 4-5 pm Not sure what the Adoration Chapel is or how it works – please contact Helen or Don. They would be happy to share all the details with you!

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.

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.

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
Discussion Questions:: Luke 16:19-31

• What is Jesus warning the Pharisees of?
• In what ways do you feel wealthy?
• In what ways do you feel like Lazarus?
• Take Action: Discover a “Lazarus” and reach out. Consider persons suffering from loneliness, low self esteem, heavy burdens, as well as those with physical and or monetary poverty.

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
Eternal Happiness of Christine Weishar – Edna Zettler

Tuesday: 
7 pm Mass
Intentions of the Churchill Family– R.C.I.A. Team
Intentions of Cole Wiseman & Blessings for Immediate & Extended Families – The Family
Donald Wismayer – Ivan & Jean Wismayer
Melissa Kuntz and for her daughters Chloe, Paige & Avery- Pauline Dillon

Wednesday
9 am Mass
Intentions of Eric – Nan

Thursday:
7:00 pm Mass
Faye Sherratt – Ken & Geraldine Million
Jack Hesch – Helen & Family
Intentions of Claudia & Daugle – Kay Garvey
Intentions of Kathleen Hundt – Mom & Dad Z.
Intentions of Baby Dallas – Issy & Blake

Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family

SUNDAY LITURGIES Respect Life Sunday
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Oct. 4/5)

Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – The Family
6:00 pm  
Eternal Happiness of Donald Kroetsch – Donna
Sunday,  
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Al van Leemput – Anne Hahn & Mary Seifried

1:30 pm Right to Life Prayer Service