Parish Bulletin Board

Updated July 18th, 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:  To Be Determined

click:  New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up

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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 19, 2026

First Reading:
Wisdom 12.13, 16-19

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 86:
“Lord, you are good and forgiving.”

Second Reading:
Romans 8.26-27

Gospel:
Matthew 13.24-43
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ARCHDIOCESE OF WINNIPEG
Together in Mission: Office of Stewardship and Mission

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 18 & 19
In today’s second reading, Saint Paul bids us to take comfort in knowing that when God invites us to pray to him, he knows our true needs, even if we do not.  The Holy Spirit intercedes and prays for us even if we can’t come up with appropriate words; even when we don’t have a clue what to ask for. We are not left alone.

Good stewards know that prayer is an important part of living a life in Christ.  The important thing is to make space for God.  Do we let God into our hearts?  Do we make room for the Holy Spirit to pray within us?

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IN GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION
of Our Pastor, Fr. Darrin!

A Farewell Celebration to the founding Pastor of St. Gianna’s Church, and our Shepherd for 22 years:

Saturday, July 25th
4:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a Fellowship Reception in the Narthex.

Sunday, July 26th
9:30 a.m. Mass (ONE Mass only), followed by a Ticketed Reception (sold out!).

On the Sunday of Fr. Darrin’s final Mass, there will be a card box to place your own farewell cards or gifts.

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Mark Your Calendars!
PARISH BBQ on Sunday, July 19th following the 11:00 a.m. liturgy
Join us this Sunday, July 19th, after the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy, for our first Parish BBQ of the summer as well as Fr. Darrin’s last BBQ as pastor of our community.  This would be a good opportunity to visit with him before he officially moves to the Archbishop’s Office.

The BBQ lunch is sponsored by our Knights of Columbus, however, freewill offerings will be graciously accepted.  Come and enjoy some food and fellowship!

Feel free to bring your lawn chair or a picnic blanket as tables and seats are limited.  In the event of rain, we may move indoors and gather in the narthex.

We hope to see you there!

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BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITY
The Summer Blood Donation Campaign continues…

Thank you to those who have participated and together have donated 32 units of blood so far this year.  We are 53% of the way to our goal of 60 units.

The next group event is set for Wednesday, July 29th, right after the 10:00 am Weekday Mass.

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES:

1. Wednesday, July 29th – Group Event
A block of 5 spots is scheduled for 11:20 a.m.
Meet at the St. Gianna’s Church by 10:35 a.m. for the ride to the CBS location. Please register by July 22nd, otherwise the unclaimed spots will be released.

2. Opportunities for Individuals
We welcome any parishioner to go online, join our team and select a time that is convenient.  If two or three people are together, you can call Canadian Blood Services (CBS), 777 William Ave., to arrange for a taxi to and from the facility.

Further events will be scheduled over the summer.
If you have any questions regarding this Blood Donation opportunity, please email [email protected] with the subject line: Blood Donation.

The process to sign-up through the Canadian Blood Services system is below.  Please consider joining our team and make a sacrifice that may save a life!

Registration/Sign Up Instructions:
Team name: St. Gianna Beretta Molla Knights of Columbus Council 14199

STEP 1: Click on the button link below, and “Sign In”.
STEP 2: Sign into your account, or create an account.
STEP 3: Click on “Partners” in the left task bar.
STEP 4: Click “Join an existing team”.
STEP 5: Begin typing your partner’s name St. Gianna Beretta Molla Knights of Columbus Council 14199 and search results will pop up.
STEP 6: Select “yes” and then click “join”.  Click on Allow contact to receive Team specific notices from the Team Champion.
STEP 7: Select “View team”
STEP 8: Book into the appointments reserved for our team under Team Appointments.

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LIVING WATERS COLUMBARIUM is Expanding!
Pre-Installation Opportunity Extended!
By mid-August, we anticipate the installation of the new section of niches within the columbarium.  Once the installation begins, our ‘pre-installation incentive’ will no longer be available.

To benefit from this opportunity, please ensure to contact Donna in our Living Waters Columbarium office at 204-488-3977, to schedule an appointment.

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CATECHUMENATE – R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The process for preparing non-Christian adults for Baptism, Confirmation and the reception of Holy Eucharist will once again, be offered.  If you or someone you know is desiring to become a Christian in the Catholic tradition, please click on the button link below and complete our online form.

Into Full Communion
The process for the preparing and welcoming of Christians from other faith traditions into the Catholic Church, will once again be offered.  For those who wish to learn more about becoming a Catholic and what the process involves, please click on the button link below and complete our online form.

click:  Online Sign-up Form

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Grocery Gift 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.  The commission earned from grocery card sales from November 1, 2025, extended to October 31st, 2026, will go towards the Gallery project.

Thank you to all who have and continue to participate in this campaign.  If you have not yet participated, please visit the Knights’ table in the Narthex after Sunday Mass and join in the effort!

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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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OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.