Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 5:00 p.m.,

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Weekday Eucharist: Tues. at 6:30 p.m.; Wed., Thurs., & Fri., at 10a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday, 11a.m. - 12 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick: First Tuesday or Wednesday of each month at weekday Mass or by appointment

Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction : First Wednesday of the month.

Baptism: Please contact the office in advance for a preparation program.

Marriage: Contact the parish priests at the office a year in advance.

Pastor: Fr. Bob Remark

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Seejo John

Permanent Deacons: Deacon John Vallely, Deacon George Sebok,

Deacon Henry Kling

Pastoral Minister: Heather Cushing ext. 260

Youth Ministry : ext. 222

Business Administrator: Tom Boone ext. 224

Secretaries: Kelly Wilson ext. 201, Sheila O’Brien ext. 222

Bookkeeper: Anne Sanderson ext. 229

Building & Property Coordinator: Steve Baldinelli ext. 261

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) ~ April 23, 2017

Fr. Seejo John, Parochial Vicar

Address: 777 Valetta St. London ON N6H 2Y9

Tel: 519-472-0057 or 519-660-2920 Fax: 519-472-4758

Email: hfparish@dol.ca Website: www.holyfamilylondon.ca

Parish Facebook Account: http://facebook.com/HolyFamilyParishYouth

Parish Twitter Account: @hfparishlondon

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Come as you are, and you will be loved.

Responding to the call of Jesus, we will transform the world.

Catholic Women’s League : Mary Van Dyk, President (519) 473-1258 St. Vincent de Paul: Colleen Jones, President (519) 472-0057 X300

Knights of Columbus: Chuck Lutchin - Grand Knight (519) 709-6752

The readings for this Sunday are about God’s mercy, the necessity for trusting faith and the need for the forgiveness of sins. The opening prayer addresses the Father as "God of everlasting Mercy." In the celebration of Sacraments we all receive the

Divine Mercy. During this Easter Season let us seek for the faith that culminates in our self-surrender to God and that leads us to serve those we encounter with love and mercy. The Time Magazine issue in 1984 presented a startling cover. It pictured a prison cell where two men sat on metal folding chairs. The young man wore a black turtleneck sweater, blue jeans and white running shoes. The older man was dressed in a white robe and had a white skullcap on his head. They sat facing one another, up-close and personal. They spoke quietly so as to keep others from hearing the conversation. The young man was Mehmet Ali Ağca, the pope’s would-be assassin (he shot and wounded the Pope on May 13, 1981); the other man was Pope St. John Paul II, the intended victim. The Pope held the hand that had held the gun whose bullet tore into the Pope’s body. This was a living icon of mercy. John Paul’s forgiveness was deeply Christian. His deed with Ali Ağca spoke a thousand words. He embraced his enemy and pardoned him. At the end of their 20-minute meeting, Ali Ağca raised the Pope’s hand to his forehead as a sign of respect. John Paul shook Ali Ağcas hand tenderly. When the Pope left the cell he said, “What we talked about must remain a secret

between us. I spoke to him as a brother whom I have pardoned and who has my complete trust.” This is an example of God’s Divine Mercy. (http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0308.asp) “I will not believe unless I see.” This "seeing" is what others demand of us in our Christian proclamation. They ask that we reflect Jesus, the risen Lord, in our lives by our selfless love, unconditional forgiveness and humble service. We should be able to appreciate the presence of Jesus, who was crucified and raised, in our own suffering and in the suffering of our fellow brothers and sisters.

Readings for April 30, 2017 The Third Sunday of Easter

First Reading: Acts 2.14 a, 22b-28 Psalm: Psalm 16.1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (R. 11)

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1. 17-21 Gospel: Luke 24.13-35

Second Sunday of Easter ~ April 23, 2017

Advertise Your Business, Product or Service in the Sunday Bulletin. Contact Tom Boone at (519) 472- 0057, ext’n # 224; email Tom at tboone@dol.ca.

First Communion - Please pray for the children (and their family members) who will receive Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist over the next five weeks.

Knights of Columbus Elimination Draw DANCING, FUN, AND GAMES

on Saturday. April 29th A light buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.

following the 5:00 p.m. Saturday night Mass. As well, snacks, refreshments, and music by Pete Doiron with a chance at $2000.00 in prizes to be won!! The GRAND PRIZE is $1000.00. LAST CHANCE to get your tickets ~ only $20.00 each, following all the weekend Masses this weekend in the Mother of Peace Room or by emailing kofc.eliminationdraw@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is being held on Friday, May 12th starting at 5:00 p.m. The meal includes fish and chips, coleslaw, dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, tea, & milk. Tickets are $15.00/per person; $8.00/children 12 & under. Tickets are available after the weekend Masses on April 29th/30th and May 6th/7th or by calling George Champagne at (519) 641-4280 by May 9th.

Win Win Win Win Prizes!

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Catholic Women’s League - Our next general meeting will be held on Tues., May 9th following the 6:30pm Mass in the St. Francis of Assisi Room. Tom McLeod will

speak about his journey to becoming a Deacon. A short business meeting will follow. All are welcome.

SAVE THE DATE ~ C.W.L. Year End Social - Our year end social will be held on Sunday, June 11th at 12:00 noon, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Our guest speakers will be the 4 students whom we sponsored for the trip to Ottawa for the March for Life. A hot lunch will be served by the Knights of Columbus and transportation is available after lunch for the members who ride the senior’s bus.

Laudato Sí Workshop - The Diocese of London & King’s College are co-sponsoring a presentation by Sr. Sue Wilson, C.S.J. on Pope Francis’ 2015 published groundbreaking

Encyclical on the environment, Laudato Sí on Tuesday, April 25th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at King's University College, London.

Ordination to the Priesthood ~ Rev. Mr. Glen Ball - With praise and gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of London, and St. Peter's Seminary, announce the ordination of

Rev. Mr. Glen Ball to the ministerial priesthood. The Sacrament of Holy Orders will be celebrated by His Excellency Ronald Peter Fabbro, Bishop of London, on Saturday, May 13th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, London. All are welcome to attend. We assure Deacon Glen of our support and prayers, as he prepares for ordination. Ordination to the Transitional Deacon - A transitional deacon is a seminarian in the last year of preparation for ordination to the priesthood.

With praise and gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of London, and St. Peter's Seminary, announce the ordination of Mr. Robert Weaver to the transitional diaconate. The Sacrament of Holy

Orders will be conferred by His Excellency Joseph Dabrowski, Auxiliary Bishop of London, on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, Amherstburg, ON. All are welcome to attend. We assure Robert of our support, and prayers, as he prepares for ordination.

With praise and gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of London, and St. Peter's Seminary, also announce the ordination of Mr. Paul Kim to the transitional diaconate. The Sacrament of Holy

Orders will be conferred by His Excellency Joseph Dabrowski, Auxiliary Bishop f London, on Monday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Parish, St. Thomas. All are welcome to attend. We assure Paul of our support, and prayers, as he prepares for ordination.

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On behalf of Fr. Bob and Fr. Seejo, thank you to all our parishioners who gave of themselves to make our Holy Week liturgies so beautiful: our Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Lectors, Musicians, Ushers, Liturgical Decorators, Audio-Visual Specialists, and all volunteers. A special thank you to Deacon John for overseeing all of this. Thank you also to all who invited family or friends along to join us at our celebrations. They were truly an Alleluia moment!

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Second Sunday of Easter ~ April 23, 2017

The Week of April 17th - 23rd

Tuesday, Apr. 25 10:00 a.m.: Hope Comforters - St. Mary Magdalene Room 7:15 p.m.: Praise & Worship Band - Church

Wednesday, Apr. 26 1:00 p.m.: Cards - Mother of Peace Room 7:00 p.m.: Family Mass Singers - Church

Thursday, Apr. 27 7:00 p.m.: Prayer Group - All Saints Hall 7:00 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul Youth - St. Mary Magdalene Rm 7:00 p.m.: Traditional Choir - Church

Friday, Apr. 28 3:00 p.m.: Divine Mercy Devotion - Church

Saturday, Apr. 29 9:30 a.m.: Children’s Choir Practice - Church 7:00 p.m.: Knight’s of Columbus Elimination Draw & Social - All Saints Hall

Sunday, Apr. 30 Children’s Church - All Saints Hall during the Sunday Masses

Monday, April 24 9:30 a.m.: Ontario Early Years Program - All Saints Hall 1:30 p.m.: Quilters - Mother of Peace Room 1:30 p.m.: Prayer Shawl - St. Mary Magdalene Room 7:00 p.m.: Contemporary Choir - Church

Mass Intentions for April 25th - 28th

Tues., Apr. 25 6:30 p.m.

St. Mark, Evangelist

Pat McElhone requested by Raymond & Karen Murray

Barbara Wilson requested by the Parish Staff

Shirley Anscombe requested by Sharon Hodges

Wed., Apr. 26 10:00 a.m.

Muriel Waldrif requested by Ann Durnez

Matthew Rumas requested Mike Rumas

Thurs., Apr. 27 10:00 a.m.

Michael Fenik requested by Theresa Haggarty

Frank Cauchi requested by Hugh & Lorraine Lynch

Fri., Apr. 28 10:00 a.m.

Denis Angela Walsh requested by the wash Family

Alice Braganza requested by Cindy Skowronski

London Area Right to Life Dinner Thursday, May 4th at the Hellenic Centre. The gala theme is “Embracing Adoption with Love”. Guest Speaker: Lorelee Simens, a

Passionate pro-life speaker and an advocate for adoption. Invite and sponsor a youth to help reach 150 youth activities. Tickets are $40/person or $25/student. Advance ticket sales only. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and further inquiries, call Bonnie at (519) 659-3334.

Martha - Mary Gathering is taking place on Saturday, May 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rosary Shrine, Merlin, Ontario. Intended for women in discernment

16 years and older. Combining prayer and hospitality like the two close friends of Jesus, to give young women an opportunity to meet Sisters in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is a time to learn more about Sisters from different Religious Communities and their lives, or just to get to know them as friends. Over 10 different religious orders, congregations and societies will be present.

9th Annual Bishop's Dinner for London & Surrounding Communities -This seminary fundraiser is Wednesday, June 14th and tickets are $125 or $975 for a parish table of ten. For tickets or sponsorship contact Mrs.

Frances Barnard at the St. Peter's Seminary Foundation at (519)432-1824 or 1-888-548-9649 ext. 255 or bishopsdinner@dol.ca. Proceeds will support the work of the Vocations Office, which is financed through St. Peter's Seminary.

ALPHA is a basic introduction to and

encounter with the person of Jesus

Christ. It is an ideal first step for anyone

seeking community, fun and answers

to questions about faith.

This Alpha experience has radically changed

people’s faith and lives – for the better!! They have

woken up to a new spiritual reality! How about you?

Our next session is starting Wednesday, September

20th and takes place over several weeks.

Are you ready for the

faith experience of a lifetime?

Important Dates to Remember...

1. Friday, May 5th - 10am Mass is cancelled. 2. Sat., May 6th & 13th - Confessions are cancelled. 3. Mon., May 8th - Fri., May 12th - Education Week 4. Fri., May 12th - Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - 5pm 5. Thurs., May 11th - Alpha Celebration Dinner - 6pm 6. Thurs., May 18th - “LinC” Live in Christ begins - 7pm

Offertory Gift Bearers are Needed We are calling on families, married couples, or individuals to help bring the bread & wine to the altar at the Offertory of each of our weekend Masses. If you think you might be interested, please see the Sacristan, before Mass.

Ushers are Needed at the 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses. Consider serving as part of this ministry. For more

details, please call Des Lam, Usher Coordinator at (519) 434-8868.