Parish Bulletin Board

For February 14, 2026:

* 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:  Sunday, March 8th, following the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy

click:  New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up

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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14 & 15, 2026

First Reading:
Sirach 15.15-20

Responsorial Psalm 119:
“Blessed are those who walk in the law of the Lord!”

Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 2.6-10

Gospel:
Matthew 5.17-37
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Making the Most of our Lenten Journey
The Season of Lent begins this Wednesday!

Originally a time of preparation for those who will be Baptized at Easter, Lent is now an opportunity for the whole church to ready itself for the great celebrations of the Paschal Triduum.

As we accompany Leo, Lulu and Wencel in this time of preparation for their initiation, let us use this Season of Grace to deepen our life in Christ and our response to discipleship.

Making the Most of these Lenten days through a full, conscious and active participation

Ash Wednesday Liturgies
THIS Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
10:00 a.m. AND 6:30 p.m.

* The liturgies this day will include an offertory procession.  Ash Wednesday Offertory envelopes will be available.

The Way of the Cross
Beginning Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Parish Lenten Penitential Service
Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m.

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LIVING WATERS COLUMBARIUM is Expanding!
The current high demand for Columbarium Niches has made it necessary to expand our Niche inventory.  A new 198 niche addition will be located along the large curved wall on the northeast side of the Columbarium.

In preparation for this new addition, we are pleased to now offer a pre-installation opportunity.  During the months of February and March 2026, all Niches on this bank will be offered with a special incentive pricing (some exceptions may apply).  This is a great time to let your family and friends know of this pre-installation opportunity.

In appreciation for any referral resulting in the purchase of a new Niche, Living Waters Columbarium will offer a complimentary Vigil Candle for two designated dates, in memory of your beloved deceased presently entombed or memorialized in the Columbarium.

For more information or to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Donna at 204-488-3977, to schedule an appointment.

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INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
2025 donation receipts will be sent via email next week, for donations totalling $25.00 or more.  Please ensure that your email and home address are up-to-date with the parish office.

Thank you for your continued support of the mission and ministry of St. Gianna’s Parish!

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ST. GIANNA’S BOOK CLUB
Every Lent reminds us that our Christian life is a journey, that we are all following the call of Jesus in our lives.  Beatitude means “blessedness”—perfect happiness.  So the Beatitudes are the summary of the path of Christ, the way of love that leads to the happiness that every human heart desires—the holiness and eternal beatitude of God’s Kingdom.

Our Lenten Book Club selection is The Beatitudes by Darrell Johnson.  Each week we will explore the Beatitudes to gain insight on how to live (& be blessed) in the Kingdom of God.

We will gather together for reflection and fellowship on (2 options):
Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for 5 weeks, beginning on February 23rd, 2026 (via Zoom),
OR
Wednesdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. for 5 weeks beginning on February 25th, 2026 (in-person).

Please contact Rachel at [email protected] for more information and to register.

A complimentary copy of the text will be given to all participants.  Physical copies of the book are available for purchase on Amazon or Indigo.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

February 1st – Draw Winner!
Congratulations to Brock Steinke, who was the winner of the grocery gift card prize on February 1st!

The final draw for this campaign is May 3rd, 2026.  Please visit the Knights’ table for more information on how to enter the draw.

Grocery Card Campaign
Did you know that the way you buy your groceries can also benefit our parish?  The Knights of Columbus Grocery Card Campaign helps us to do exactly that!  Grocery gift cards are available for Superstore, Sobeys, Safeway, Fresh Co, No Frills, Foodland and IGA, and the Knights receive a 5% commission on all gift cards sold, which they then generously donate to the parish at the end of each campaign year.  This year, the Knights have chosen to focus their efforts on making our Meditative Gallery a reality, therefore, the commission earned from grocery cards sales from November 1, 2025 to April 30th, 2026, will go towards the Gallery project.

Please visit the Knights’ table in the Narthex after Sunday Mass and join in the effort!

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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.

The installation of one digital panel works out to $8,571.00.  To donate half of a panel installation would be $4,285.50.  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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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
Sharing in the Mission and Ministry of the Church is an essential part of our christian discipleship.

Please remember St Gianna’s in when planning your Last Will and Testament.  There is no greater way to allow one’s legacy to live on then contributing to the long-term life of the parish we all know and love.

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 February 14-February 20, 2026:
1. For the Intentions of Melinda Barcelona and Leonora Rilloraza,
Requested by Wencel Villordon
2. This Candle is available

Tabernacle Lamp Intentions February 21-February 27, 2026:
1. This Candle is available
2. This Candle is available

* If you wish to offer a Tabernacle Candle, see announcement above.
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Saturday, February 14 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 PM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of The Alabaso Family,
Requested by Ana & Joey Alabaso

Sunday, February 15 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Souls of Mary Rybak and Peter Moss Sr.

11:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of All Parishioners,
Requested by Fr. Darrin

Tuesday, February 17 – Ferial
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 Intentions of The Kraemer Family,

Wednesday, February 18 – Ash Wednesday
10:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of All Parishioners,
Requested by Fr. Darrin
6:30 PM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Waiyu Marie Ho,
Requested by Thomas & Teresa Ho

Friday, February 20 – Ferial
10:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Jim Bobby,
Requested by Bernice Bobby
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OFFICE HOURS
*** PLEASE NOTE: Our Offices are CLOSED Saturday, February 14, 2026, for the Louis Riel Holiday long weekend. ***