Highlights:

Prayer Network
It’s time to update our Prayer Network. This is an opportunity to serve the community by including prayer requests in your daily prayer. If you would be willing to serve in the important intercessory ministry please call the parish office and we will connect you to one of the coordinators for more details.

School of Prayer Video Series (8 weeks)
Beginning on Tuesday, May 5th in the Lenhard Room
following evening Mass. All are welcome. Please sign up in the Narthex so we can get materials prepared.

CWL News   Ladies, our next C.W.L. meeting is on 20th April at 7pm.  Our guests will be Father Romelito and speakers from Mighton Funeral Home.  Mightons will speak on what they can offer for your funeral arrangements and Father Romelito will make sure we all understand church law regarding funerals and cremations. Together they will answer any questions you may have.

Brunch Follow-up The Knights thank everyone who came out to help or support their community brunch. A free will offering of $632. was made which will go to support electrical updates in the Lenhard Room / Kitchen.

St. Vincent de Paul would be happy to accept donations of shampoo, soap, bodywash, deodorant (mens/ladies), toothpaste and toothbrushes. Please mark St. Vincent de Paul and place them in the donation bin in the
Narthex.

The Adoration Chapel is a place of “God’s Presence”. It is a good opportunity to add structure to your prayer life and grow in the area of placing one’s life before the Lord in prayer. Reflecting on scripture and being still in His Presence, asking for His graces. Consider committing to a weekly visit. Current open hours are Thursdays 4-5pm. For more information, contact the parish office.

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

Women’s Cursillo Weekend, in Deemerton, Thurs June 4-7, 2026
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, Mass & Reconciliation, you will get to take a closer look at yourself and your relationship with God, and others. If you are a female adult, 19 years of age or older, consider attending this weekend in the Deemerton Retreat Centre. The cut-off date will be May 1. Contact the parish office for more information.

The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass – Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2026? You are cordially invited to join Bishop Dabrowski and couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton at 1:30 pm. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only – those married 60 years or more may bring one guest if you require assistance). Registration is found under Upcoming Events on the home page at hamiltondiocese.com, or call the Family Ministry Office at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249.

Seeking Volunteers for Meals on Wheels Help delivers meals once a month with this excellent community program. Holy Family delivers the 3rd week of every month. Time commitment: 11:30 – 12:30 For more info contact the parish office.

Reflection on Today’s Gospel

Luke 24: 13-35
When you are really down, do you want to be alone or with others?
What is something that might trigger a spiritual crisis for you? (ie: financial panic, anger with God over personal tragedy, disappointment, doubts, family issues, disillusionment, lack of direction from God)
Have you come close to “throwing in the towel” and giving up on your relationship with God? If so, what brought you back to faith?
What helps you recognize Jesus alongside you when you are down? (ie: taking time to be alone with God, talking with someone who cares, reading scripture, receiving communion, getting away from the situation, other?)

SUNDAY LITURGIES 3rd Sunday of Easter (April 18/19)

Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – Family
6:00 pm   For all the people of the parish & parish missions

Sunday,  
9 am Mass Intentions of Vincent Melfi – Mike & Yvonne
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of John Grubb – Knights of Columbus #5607

Tuesday: 
10:30 am Mass Location: Valleyview (The Village)
Bob Clark – Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board
7 pm Mass
Ray Pegelo – Knights of Columbus #5607

Wednesday
9 am Mass
Keith Anderson – Matthew McVeeney
Jack Hesch – Helen & The Girls
Gabriel Zettler – Tom & Trish Kuntz
Henry Kruis – Joanna
Ray Pegelo – Jennifer & Harvey
Intentions of Beth Gadke – Charlene Eckensweiler
Intentions of Pat Fritz & Family – Don & Helen Waechter
Intentions of Colleen – Auntie
Intentions of Jean Schnurr – Stephanie Payne
Intentions of Don Waechter – Helen

Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood (The Village)
Eddy Larter – Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board

7:00 pm Mass
Ray Pegelo – Ken & Geraldine Million
Ray Waechter – Don & Helen Waechter
Souls in Purgatory & blessings for priests – Cole Wiseman & Family
Intentions of Donna Kroetsch – A friend

Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Intentions of Don & Helen Waechter – Joyce & Gord

SUNDAY LITURGIES 4th Sunday of Easter (April 26)

Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm  
For protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living and 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
Eternal Happiness of Inge Montag – Betty Hunt