September 6, 2020

Past bulletins

For where two or three are gathered in my name

There am I in the midst of them

Highlights

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.

This Sunday's Mass

Readings

Matthew 18:15-20

Discussion Questions

No doubt you have prayed for many things in your life. Have you ever had a prayer be clearly answered?
Why do you think God does not seem to answer prayers sometimes? Why is this such a difficult thing for us to accept?

Weekend Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 5^th

For the intentions of Frank & Shirley Mercey (67^th Wedding Anniversary) – Jan

Sunday, September 6th

For all the people of the parish

This Sunday’s Live Stream

Weekday Mass Intentions

Tuesday

John Hunt – BGCD School Board

Wednesday

Intentions of Marie Cecilia Hundt – Gran and Grandpa
Intentions of Denise, Grant & Hunter Roseborough – Jean Trafford
Intentions of Jamie Long – Mom & Dad
Eileen Waechter – Crystal & Dane & Family
John Klunder – Joanna Terpstra

Thursday

Hans Oosthoek – BGCD School Board

Friday

Intentions of Rev. Gary Schlack – Hugh, Irene & Cheryl Chornaby
Intentions of Barbara & Paul Deeves – F. J. Gross
Intentions of Michael & Amberlynn Binden – Jean
Francis E. Gross – his children
Fr. David Cote & Paul Cote – Jean Trafford

Parish News

Fall Alpha 2020

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!

Children receiving First Communion/Reconciliation

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.

https://forms.gle/kmF8YEECWWFdiNB88

Youth Group is up and running (Age 13-19)

Visit holyfamily.ca/alpha for more information! Share with your friends!

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

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 Page

Nanny Annie and the new Swamp Things Show can be found on Holy Family’s media page! (holyfamily.ca/media)

The office is open by appointment

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.

Interac E-Transfers are now available!

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.

In Memoriam

Niki Plumstead

Niki is the mother of Bryan Plumstead, mother-in-law of Suzan Plumstead. Please pray for them and their family, and for the repose of the soul of Niki who passed away suddenly this week.

Link to obituary.