Parish Bulletin Board

For December 27, 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:  Sunday, January 18, 2026, following the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy.

click:  New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up

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Feast: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27 & 28, 2025

First Reading:
Sirach 3.2-6, 12-14

Responsorial Psalm 128:
“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.”

Second Reading:
Colossians 3.12-21

Gospel:
Matthew 2.13-15, 19-23
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CHRISTMAS SEASON LITURGY Schedule
Solemnity: Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Wednesday, December 31st – (New Year’s Eve)
4:30 p.m. Liturgy

Thursday, January 1st, 2026 – (New Year’s Day)
10:00 a.m. Liturgy

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THANK YOU!
Christmas Celebrations
Thank you to all who participated in making our Christmas Liturgies so beautiful and thank you to all those who assisted in decorating, liturgy preparations, music and all who carried out a particular ministry.  A particular thank you to Adonis Pobre for his creative work in building our Christmas Manger.

Thank you to all of our parishioners who contributed Christmas cookies towards our fellowship gatherings and thank you to our Liturgical Fellowship Ministry for all of their good work in bringing us together for precious moments of community.

Thank you for ‘Being a Part of Something Great!’

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THANK YOU!
‘FEED A FAMILY’ Christmas Hamper Outreach:
18 families received hampers and children’s gifts as a result of our communal effort.
Thank you again, to everyone!

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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.

This is an Opportunity to Take Advantage of the Greatest Amount of Personal Charitable Donations Tax Credits:
In Manitoba, a taxpayer will receive a charitable donation tax credit of 46.4% for each dollar contributed on the assumption the taxpayer has already contributed $200.00 in charitable donations in a given year and has tax payable for the year.  (As an example, based on the assumption above, if a taxpayers’s annual donation is $1,000 per year, they will receive a charitable donation tax credit for $464.00 resulting in a net cost of $536.00 to the taxpayer).

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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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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.

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

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ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL: Open House
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
at 2200 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg

For more information, call 204-831-2327 or visit www.stpauls.mb.ca/admissions

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ST. MARY’S ACADEMY: Open House
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
at 550 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg

For more information, call 204-477-0244 or visit www.smaba.ca

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ST. MAURICE SCHOOL: Open House
Tuesday, January 14, 2026 for Kindergarten, at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 15, 2026 for GR.1-12, at 6:30 p.m.
at 1639 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg

For more information, visit www.stmaurice.mb.ca

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CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL: Open House
Thursday, February 5, 2026 for Kindergarten to Gr.8, at 6:30 p.m.
at 12 Lennox Avenue, Winnipeg

For more information, visit www.ctkschool.ca

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HEALTH CARE WORKERS’ MASS:
A Historic First in Manitoba
For the first time, the Catholic dioceses in Manitoba: the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg, and the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, will gather for the first Health Care Workers’ Mass, commemorating the 34th World Day of the Sick.

Date:  Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Time:  7:00 PM
Place:  St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish

All Manitoba bishops will be present, with Archbishop Murray Chatlain, Archdiocese of Winnipeg, as the main celebrant.

Inspired by the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing the pain of the other,” this Mass honours everyone who serves in health care and healing ministry, such as health care workers, professionals, caregivers, chaplains, and volunteers alike.

Following the Mass, all are welcome to a fellowship reception to connect, share, and celebrate our shared vocation of care.

Let us come together in gratitude and prayer for all who bring healing, comfort, and compassion to those who suffer.

Click:  RSVP to Confirm your Participation

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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 December 27, 2025-January 2, 2026:
1. For the Intentions of Seokbeom and Yeji Hong,
Requested by Young Hong
2. For the Repose of the Souls of Melecio, Tiburcio Sr. and Adelaida Salazar,
Requested by Maria Dano

Tabernacle Lamp Intentions January 3-January 9, 2026:
1. For the Repose of the Souls of Artemio & Rosalinda Santos,
Requested by Jerson Santos
2. This Candle is available

* If you wish to offer a Tabernacle Candle, see announcement above.
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Saturday, December 27 – Feast: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
4:30 PM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Raphael Noah Villanueva,
Requested by Ruth Villanueva

Sunday, December 28 – Feast: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
9:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Dolores Sumile,
Requested by Jaymee Primavera

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

Tuesday, December 30 – Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity
NO Novena Mass

Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
4:30 PM Liturgy – Solemnity: Mary, the Holy Mother of God
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of All Parishioners,
Requested by Fr. Darrin

Thursday, January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
10:00 AM Liturgy – Solemnity: Mary, the Holy Mother of God
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of All Parishioners,
Requested by Fr. Darrin

Friday, January 2 – Memorial: St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen
NO Mass
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