Highlights:
- This Sunday – A Community Brunch
- Sun. Oct 4: Hanover Life Chain
- Sun. Oct 4: Feast of St. Francis – Blessing of Pets/Animals
- This weekend’s “The Catholic Kazoo“
- Note: Thursdays Mass for now will regularly be scheduled for 9 am.
- Note: This Friday, Oct. 9th the parish office will be closed.
Community Brunch – All are invited to join in a time of fellowship and good food, Sunday October 4th following the 9 am Mass until 11:30 am Location: Holy Family Lenhard Room. Your free will offering will go to support charitable projects of the Knights of Columbus. We thank the Knights of Council 5607 for organizing and sponsoring this event.
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.
Feast of St. Francis: On 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.
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 Gerald Boudreau, and at St. Francis Xavier, for the intentions of Siobhan Hanley
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.
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
Milk Mat Work Bee Join in on Wed. October 14th at 1:30 pm
Clean Milk Bags Welcome. No special skills needed.
Adoration Chapel Open Hours: 2 DAYTIME HOURS Schedule an hour of prayer before the blessed sacrament. Available hours: Thursday, 10-11 am, & 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.
Mustard Seeds Youth Ministry – Now in it’s 30th Year
Youth Grade 8 – 12 are invited to be part of a community of spiritual growth, friendship and wholesome fun. Find out more on our website holyfamily.ca/youth
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 Tracey at 519-506-5665 for more info.
As we approach the upcoming municipal elections, we remind you to check the Registered Voters’ List – are you registered as a Catholic School Supporter? For more information contact the BG Catholic District School Board.
Reflection on Today’s Gospel Re-read Matthew 21: 33-43
What do you see as your vineyard for the Lord?
If you were an absentee landlord and had to find trustworthy tenants, what virtues would you be seeking?
Have you ever felt like God took something away from you, because you were not producing fruit from it?
Think of one small thing you will do or pray for today to aid in the building of the kingdom of God.
Mass Intentions
Located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:
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
Tuesday 7 pm Mass
Christopher Gold – F. J. Gross
Intentions of Dave, Jake & Michele Blais
Intentions of Gary & Rose Fedy – Dan & Dorothy O’Connell
Intentions of Kathleen Hundt – Mom & Dad
Intentions of Gerald & Jane Blais – Tony & Stephanie Zettel
Wednesday 8 am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary
George & Helen Bednar – Glenn & Teresa Schnurr
Intentions of Damian Schnurr
Intentions of George Schnurr
Intentions of Margaret Bodnar
Intentions of Mary Anne Scott & Family – Mom
Thursday 9 am Mass
Intentions of Anne Zettel – Mom & Dad
10:30 am Mass Location: Villa (The Village)
Intentions of Dave, Jake & Michele Blais
Friday 9:00 am Mass
Immediate & extended deceased members of the Del Guidice & Sherry-Parr families – Mary
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Oct 10/11)
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Bob Schmidt – BGCDSB
6:00 pm
Eternal Happiness of Rocco Colella – Rae & Janet Kroeplin
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Walter & Lorraine Ditner – Daryl & Carol Becker
Thanksgiving Monday
There will be a Monday Morning Mass at 9 am on Thanksgiving Monday. The celebrant will be Fr. John Schnurr. All are welcome.