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Happy Mother's Day Weekend, Friends!
To all the wonderful mommas, grandmothers, and mother figures out there- thank you for the love, wisdom, and care you give so selflessly. Wishing you all a beautiful, joy-filled, and very Happy Mother’s Day!
If you'd like to watch something special with your family on Mother's Day, the "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" finale episode airs this Sunday night on Great American Family! After a season filled with tender moments, quiet longing, and a few unexpected surprises, all eyes are on Brookfield as some of our favorite stories reach what could be life-changing turning points. Will Mountie Michael and Nora finally find the courage to speak the feelings that have been building between them, or will Michael’s duty as a Mountie pull him away from Brookfield just when love seems within reach? And for Hannah and Wyatt or Sam and Maggie, what lies ahead for them... romance, heartache, or perhaps a little drama before the credits roll? However it unfolds, this finale promises plenty of heart, hope, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.
There's also a new Hallmark Channel movie, All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong, premiering this Saturday. I wanted to note that the film has faced a bit of backlash from some critics for focusing the story on a traditional Chinese game while featuring only one actress of Asian heritage in a supporting role. I would love to know what you all think. I'm not personally familiar with the game, but I know it is currently quite popular among people of all colors and ethnic backgrounds across the country. Please share your thoughts, and if you plan to watch in comments below.
Keep scrolling for more details on these new premieres and more...
Saturday, May 9, 2026:
Storyline: A school nurse turns her love of the game Mahjong into a new path, inspired by a jovial contractor fixing up her home, who encourages her to take a chance on the future.
Premieres Saturday, May 9, 2026:
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Finale Episode
Episode 6 - Passages: Nora and Fletcher grow closer; the women of Brookfield rally together; Tess takes drastic action; Sam and Maggie reach a turning point; Reverend Daniels addresses the town.
Premieres Sunday, May 10, 2026
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family
Be sure to look for a season 3 marathon of When Hope Calls: Brookfield airing Sunday on Great American Faith & Living!
If you don't have this channel and missed any of this season of When Hope Calls: Brookfield, you can stream Season 3 through Great American Pure Flix - click here for details!
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
I Remember Mama
Classic Movie on Mother's Day
Family Movie Classics
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
I Remember Mama ... FMC ... 4pm
This beloved classic film stars Irene Dunne as the wise and tender matriarch of a Norwegian-immigrant family in early-1900s San Francisco, where the eldest daughter narrates from her diary, detailing their lives. This movie is so beautiful and heartwarming... may require a tissue!
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Hannah Swensen
Classic Mystery Movie Marathon
on Mother's Day
Join Delores Swensen and her daughters for some sleuthing this Sunday...
Hallmark Mystery Schedule
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 10am
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 12pm
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 2pm
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 4pm
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 6pm
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 8pm
*Note: The new "Hannah Swensen Mystery" will premiere next Saturday - "Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"!
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Mother's Day
Hallmark Classic Movie
Sunday, May 10th - Mother's Day:
Mom's Day Away ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Starring: Bonnie Somerville and James Tupper
*This is a classic 2014 Mother’s Day movie from Hallmark. It's a heartfelt story about a mother who takes a well-deserved getaway to Napa for some rest, renewal, and a little rediscovery.
Mom's Day Away is available on DVD and can be streamed through Hallmark+ - click here for details.
Hallmark's other Mother's Day movie, Just the Way You Are, starring Candace Cameron Bure, is not airing this weekend, but it's also available on DVD and can be streamed through Hallmark+ - see details here.
Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Blessings in Disguise
Encore Airing on Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10th - Mother's Day:
Blessings in Disguise ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Starring: Shae Robins, Casey Elliott, and Nancy Harding
*Note: this movie first premiered in March, 2026; I simply wanted to share this special encore airing on Mother's Day since this inspiring movie from Great American Family is filled with faith and heartfelt moments between a mother and daughter.
Blessings in Disguise can also be streamed through Great American Pure Flix - click here for details.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, my heart is especially full of gratitude for my own incredible momma. She is beautiful inside and out, with a heart that is always loving, caring, and devoted to her family. I feel truly blessed by the constant love, strength, and kindness she pours into our lives each and every day. One of the things I admire most is her faithful walk with the Lord... she is a blessing, an inspiration, and a steady source of love in my life, and I am beyond thankful for her!!!!
And, as always... if you have the chance to watch the new movie or the finale episode of When Hope Calls: Brookfield this weekend, we'd love to hear your review!
Blessings to you all,
Net
SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you."
Deuteronomy 5:16 (NIV)
