Thus, the last will be first
and the first will be last.
Highlights
- We are returning to two Sunday Masses starting on October 4th, 2020 to accommodate everyone wishing to return to Mass! We will try to answer your questions about registration and the changes below.
- Alpha for Fall 2020 will be offered both in-person and online! It has never been easier to invite a friend to join Alpha. Please share on social media or however you see your friends!
- Do you have a child making their first Communion, Confirmation or being Baptized this year? It is important that you register as soon as possible. The First Communion form is ready, the Confirmation form is not.
- Operation Christmas Child’s shoebox campaign is underway, and boxes are available to pick up! See the OCC post for details.
This Sunday's Mass
Readings
Matthew 20:1-16a
Discussion Questions
- Which character in the story do you most relate to and why?
- What does the outcome of this story tell us about Jesus? About Salvation?
Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday
Robert Schnurr – Jean & Family
Sunday
For all the people of the parish
This Sunday’s Live Stream
Weekday Mass Intentions
Tuesday
Anne Schmidt – Yvonne Guay
Niki Plumstead – Bryan’s Exodus Group
Louise Blaskavitch – Don & Helen Waechter
Dave Lawrence – Armando Sanguigni
Intentions of Anthony Aarts – Mom
Wednesday
Intentions of Terry & Al Montag – Doug & Sheila Long
Thursday
Francis & Marlene Gross – Their children
Friday
Fr. David Cote & Paul Cote – Jean Trafford
Ann Schmidt – Jim and Shirley Schmidt
Intentions of Alphonse & Theresa Montag – Leo & Loretta Montag
Parish News
Two Sunday Masses beginning October 4
When we began offering Mass in-person again to parishioners, the Diocese instructed us not to add a second Mass until we had assessed the need.
We heard you loud and clear!
Mass will be held at both 9am and 11am on Sunday mornings until further notice.
Do I still need to register?
You can, but it is up to you!
It may be convenient for families and people with disabilities or specific seating needs to register, to ensure that they will save a seat. Therefore, we will be allowing people to register and reserve seats as before.
However, with the increased capacity of an additional Mass, we are hoping that many will be able to simply show up and attend.
Should the church fill to our legal limit of 30% capacity, however, we may need to turn away additional people. Please keep this in mind when deciding whether or not to reserve a seat.
What if I registered for 10am Mass on October 4th?
Your booking has been canceled and you’ll need to re-register for either the 9am or 11am Mass.
7pm Mass is not affected.
This means we will need more people to make another Mass happen. How can I help?
We are trying to find musicians and greeters to meet the need. If you or someone you know could help in this area, please let us know!
Is this change permanent?
We are assessing things, meeting challenges, and learning day-by-day by the grace of God. We aren’t sure what the future holds.
Alpha starts September 30
Alpha begins on September 30, 2020. We will be running a Hybrid Series, with an option to participate either online or in person! This could be a wonderful opportunity to invite friends that would normally find going to church awkward, or difficult.
Visit holyfamily.ca/alpha for more information! Share with your friends!
Operation Christmas Child
The season for packing Operation Christmas Child shoe box gifts, for needy boys and girls is approaching quickly. Sales on school supplies and end of season clothing help to stretch our budgets, to find items for 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14 yr old children. Our official launch at Holy Family Church will be the weekend before Thanksgiving Oct. 3 and 4. More information will be available as the date approaches.
Here in Canada we find these pandemic guidelines stressful, but in our receiving countries especially in West Africa, the numbers of infected people is skyrocketing and lockdowns are resulting in food shortages and continued school closures. These children need our help and love more than ever before.
You can pick up your shoe box by reserving a pickup time on September 28, 2020. Click here or the image to the left for the poster.
Children receiving First Sacraments
Parents, if you child was in grade 2 during the 2019/2020 school year, or is entering grade 2 in the 2020/2021 school year, and will be making their first Communion, please fill in the new registration form.
You should fill this in even if you registered last spring for the cancelled spring 2020 first Communion program.
Canadian Food for Children - September Requests
Canadian Food for Children operates with volunteers – unlike most charities there are no wages or overhead expenses. Food (non-perishable)is the greatest need, but donations of good quality items and clothing, especially children’s clothing are also accepted. Each month we highlight additional needs.
For September: toys, (not requiring batteries or electricity), playing cards, soccer & basket balls, small stuffed animals, building toys, colouring books, crayons, markers, pencil crayons, dolls & doll clothes
Donations can be dropped off in the Lenhard Room Cupboard
Your gifts of love will go to the poorest of poor, via established missions in many countries. Thank you
Position Available: Housekeeper
Employment Opportunity – Housekeeper for Rectory – 6 hours a week
Responsibilities: responsible for maintaining a clean environment in the Parish rectory and for preparation of meals as required by Fr. Emmanuel.
Resumes will be accepted at the parish office or electronically at info@holyfamily.ca until Monday, September 21st.
Milk Bags being collected
Volunteers are ready to gather again to turn milk bags into mats for the poor. We are accepting your donations of clean milk bags. Please drop them off in the Lenhard Room cupboard.
The team gathers at 1pm ever Second Wednesday in the Lenhard Room. Please join them!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is now available from 45-minutes before to 20-minutes before Mass, and is being celebrated in the Adoration Chapel.
Weekend Mass by Registration
Register for weekend Mass online or by calling in before Friday. We can not add you to the list after 12pm on Friday.
Check out our new EVENTS PAGE to reserve spaces for Mass and other events we’ll be having.
Read the letter from the Bishop on the NEWS POST.
Head over to holyfamily.ca/reopen for information about what coming to Mass under these conditions is like and what to expect.
Weekday Mass
- Tuesday at 7pm
- Wednesday at 9am
- Thursday at 7pm
- Friday at 9am
Weekday Mass is held in the church proper. We are alternating the rows used each today to simplify cleaning.
Media on our Website
Nanny Annie and the new Swamp Things Show can be found on Holy Family’s media page! (holyfamily.ca/media)
Office Open - but please call or email ahead
Staff have returned to the office to serve you once again. Please call or email ahead of time if you’d like to come to the office.
Donate by e-transfer
You can send e-transfers to donate@holyfamily.ca from your online banking portal or mobile app.
Visit holyfamily.ca/donate for all donation options.
Capital Campaign
The Capital Campaign committee has expanded and is meeting again. Its members are: Mark Ducharme (chair), Jennifer Dimeck, John Hunt, Diane McNichol, Niki Billington, Jim Zettel, Tony Zettel, Father Emmanuel and Sam Zettel.
Many ideas and dreams for the campaign are being discussed and evaluated. Please watch here for updates as they come.
40 days for life
40 days for life, starts on Wednesday, September 23rd. On this day we would like to invite you to join with us in the Lenhard Room to pray for an end to abortion. We will meet from 2-3 pm. After this opening day, we will continue to meet weekly as a group only on Mondays from 2-3 pm. We ask participants to say the 40 days for Life prayers at home on the other days of the week. We will wrap up the 40 days for Life with a thanksgiving prayer time on Monday, November 2nd. For more information, call Phyllis at 519-364-0952.
Get in touch with our team
(519) 364-1973
Call us!
Our Address
352 10th Avenue Hanover, ON N4N 2N6
General Inquiries | info@holyfamily.ca
Cheryl Chornaby
Pastoral Associate
Caring Ministries
Ministry to the sick and shut-in
