For November 1, 2025:
* For the Mass Intentions / Tabernacle Lamp Offerings, scroll down to the Liturgy Schedule
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WISH TO BECOME MEMBERS OF ST. GIANNA’S PARISH?
Thank you to all who participated in our most recent information session. We look forward to welcoming you as members of our parish community!
If you wish to become a parishioner of St. Gianna’s, please attend the next New Parishioners Information Session by signing-up to join using the link below.
Date: To Be Determined, but sign-up and we’ll contact you once the date has been chosen.
click: New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up
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ALL SOULS Liturgies
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
November 1 & 2, 2025
This year, the great November 2nd Feast of All Souls will be celebrated on Sunday. Therefore, all Sunday liturgies (Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am) will include this special memorial of All Souls.
Please take time to include your beloved dead in the Vessel of Remembrance on this day. Memorial cards will be available in the Narthex.
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”
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ITALIAN PILGRIMAGE: May 9-21, 2026 – Register Today!
‘From Table to Table’
Food for Body & Soul, Italian Pilgrimage
Faith-Based Trip led by Fr. Darrin Gurr and Fr. Geoffrey Angeles.
From Table to Table is a unique journey designed to nourish both body and soul. Travelers will experience authentic local cuisine that celebrates regional flavors and traditions, while also finding renewal through spiritual guidance and reflection.
This immersive tour blends culinary exploration with moments of faith, fellowship, and cultural connection – creating a meaningful travel experience where every meal and gathering becomes an opportunity to share, reflect, and grow.
12 Days from Milan to Rome
Itinerary:
– Milan, Mesero, Montecatini, Florence, Vinci, Pisa, Assisi, Loreto, Lanciano, San Giovanni, Rotondo, Monte, Sant’angelo, Pietrelcina, Rome.
click: Register as a Participant
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MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
A Memorial Mass will be offered within the context of our Novena Mass in honour of St. Gianna, for all those who have died within a given month and have been memorialized or entombed within Living Waters Columbarium. The names of all those whose anniversary of death is within that month will be named and prayed for. This is a wonderful way to know that a Mass will be offered for our beloved dead each year in the month of their death.
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SUNDAY MISSALS / DAILY PRAYER BOOKS
2026 Sunday Missals and Daily Prayer Books are available for purchase at the parish office during regular hours, while supplies last.
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MONTHLY NUPTIAL ANNIVERSARY BLESSING
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 within the 7:00 p.m. Novena Mass
The Vocation of Marriage continues to be foundation for the building up of society and the Church. As an icon of Christ’s own love for the Church, marriage is at the service of the entire community, as we witness what enduring love can ultimately do. Our patroness, Saint Gianna with her husband Pietro, knew the gift and responsibility of sharing in such a vocation.
This Novena Mass will include a special blessing for all of our married couples celebrating a wedding anniversary in November, including a renewal of vows for those marking 10, 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage. All couples marking their anniversary in this particular month are encouraged to bring their family and friends along with them as together with God and the community, we join in giving thanks for your vocation.
Please indicate if you will be participating in the upcoming Nuptial Anniversary Mass, by using the link below.
click: Sign-up for a Nuptial Anniversary Blessing
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
October 26th – Draw Winner!
Congratulations to Kyrie Suban, who was the draw winner of the $200.00 gift card prize last Sunday!
Please visit the Knights’ table in the Narthex after Sunday Mass for more information and join in the effort!
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*** Registration is Open ***
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (C.G.S.)
Parishioners should consult their most recent Flocknote communication for the button to Register.
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A MEDITATIVE GALLERY for St. Gianna’s
A Digital Gallery consisting of 14 high resolution panels is being planned for St Gianna’s.
Forming a walking gallery, the panels will be located throughout the ambulatory, (seven panels on each side) creating a processional path for the praying of the Way of the Cross during the Lenten season and for the experiencing of other presentations throughout the year.
Rather than the traditional static presentation of each Station of the Cross, these panels will be versatile in their ability to project an unlimited number of images, thereby creating an opportunity for a very interesting and engaging hall of learning. For example, in May and October a gallery dedicated to Mary, in November a gallery featuring the Litany of the Saints, in Advent a presentation on the prophets of the Nativity, etc.
Each 55 inch panel is high quality in its resolution and presents art gallery quality imagery. The panels will be surrounded by a wooden frame in keeping with the wood condition throughout the ambulatory.
$120,000 is required for this project’s completion, as much work must be done to ready the infrastructure, electrical and structural to accommodate each panel.
It is our hope that this first of its kind project will be installed and fully operational for the upcoming Lenten Season. Thank you to our Knights of Columbus who have made this project the recipient of all their upcoming fundraising efforts.
The installation of one digital panel works out to $8,571.00. To donate half of a panel installation would be $4,258.50. Or donate an amount of your choosing.
Thank you for ‘Being a Part of Something Great!’
click: Donate Towards the Meditative Gallery
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MASS CELEBRATION FOR MARRIAGE MILESTONES
November 16th, 2025 at 11:45 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church
click: Register with the Archdiocese for this Event
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GIVE CARE, NOT MAiD
MAiD targets the vulnerable in our society, the very ones we should be providing care for. Support a Culture of Life
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
LEGACY DONATIONS
Please take time to remember St. Gianna’s Parish in your Will.
Thank you for ‘Being a Part of Something Great!’
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OFFER A TABERNACLE CANDLE
Every Saturday, a new candle in each of the two Tabernacle Lamps are lit and burn for a seven day period, and can be offered up in memory of a loved one or as a part of an intercessory prayer for a special need. click: Offer a Tabernacle Candle Online
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LITURGY SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING WEEK
Tabernacle Lamp Intentions November 1-November 7, 2025:
1. For the Intentions of Adam Zglobicki,
Requested by Emilia Bangart
2. For the Repose of the Soul of Barry Coombes,
Requested by Herb & Lilian Schafer
Tabernacle Lamp Intentions November 8-November 14, 2025:
1. For the Intentions of Maveric and Janine Magsaysay,
Requested by Richelle Magsaysay
2. For the Repose of the Soul of Glenn Corpuz,
Requested by Graziella Te
* If you wish to offer a Tabernacle Candle, see announcement above.
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Saturday, November 1 – The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
4:30 PM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Paul Christian De Ocampo,
Requested by Rogelio De Ocampo
Sunday, November 2 – The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
9:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Helena Lemeche,
Requested by Marta Major
11:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of All Parishioners,
Requested by Fr. Darrin
Tuesday, November 4 – Memorial: St. Charles Borromeo
6:15 PM – Communal Praying of the Rosary in Church
7:00 PM – Novena Mass in Honour of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Souls of All who have died in the month of November and are now Entombed or Memorialized in Living Waters Columbarium
Wednesday, November 5 – Ferial
10:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of Mary-Lynn Hrom,
Requested by Bernice Bobby
Friday, November 7 – Ferial
10:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Bob Njegovan Sr.,
Requested by Mildred Njegovan
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OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please consult the Columbarium website for Office and Visiting Hours
click: Visiting Hours
In the event of a hospital emergency or the death of a loved one, please call the parish office at 204-488-3977, follow the prompts, choose ‘3‘ and please leave a voice message.
For columbarium needs, please call Living Waters Columbarium at 204-488-3977 during office hours.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to make our way through these challenging days.
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