Parish Bulletin Board

Updated for November 7th, 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, November 15th, following the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy.

click:  New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up

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ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESAN APPEAL
TOGETHER IN MISSION
For Our Good and the Good of the Whole World

As the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, Together in Mission, continues, we are most grateful to all who have already participated in this year’s appeal and helped our parish reach its assigned financial target.  Thank you for your generosity!

If you have not yet had an opportunity to participate in this year’s appeal, we warmly encourage you to do so. Your participation matters!  Join your fellow parishioners in Together in Mission and share in the joy of ‘being a part of something greater’ than ourselves.  Together, let us celebrate not only what we have achieved, but what we can accomplish when we all take part!

Thank you for being part of our parish community and for your generosity!

In Christ,
Fr. Geoffrey

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2026

First Reading:
Wisdom 6.12-16

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 63:
“My soul thirsts for you, O Lord my God.”

Second Reading:
1 Thessalonions 4.13-18

Gospel:
Matthew 25.1-13
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TOGETHER IN MISSION
Stewards of God’s Manifold Gifts
Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins, some prepared, others unprepared, is directed at those who profess to be believers in Christ and await his return.  His teaching is not directed to unbelievers.  The stewardship issue turns on spiritual preparedness for the Lord’s return.
Good stewards prepare for Christ’s return daily, in their life of prayer, worship, and acts of compassion and generosity.

A stewardship reflection for the week: Are we preparing ourselves for the Lord?  Are we open to the Holy Spirit’s work within us?  Are we ready?

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NOVEMBER
The Month of Our Beloved Dead
Vessel of Remembrance
The month of November is a time dedicated to remembering and praying for our beloved dead in a special way.  We are invited to remember that in death, “life is changed not ended”, both for the one who had died as well as for those who mourn.  In this month, take time to draw close to your beloved dead, add their names to our Vessel of Remembrance or visit their place of entombment or burial.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
November 1st – Draw Winner
Congratulations to our winner of the grocery gift card prize on November 1st!
For more information on how to enter future draws and support our parish, please visit the Knights’ table.

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NATIVITY QUILT RAFFLE
A Raffle Draw will be held for a Nativity-themed Quilt.  Tickets will be available for purchase in the Narthex, beginning this weekend November 7 & 8, at all of the Sunday liturgies.

Tickets are: 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.  All proceeds will go towards the Mission and Ministry of the parish.  Exact cash, debit or credit card is accepted.  The Draw for the Quilt is planned for Sunday, December 6th, at the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. liturgy.

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MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 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 in the month of November 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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MONTHLY NUPTIAL ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 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 the Nuptial Anniversary Blessing

 

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SEEKING TO BECOME CATHOLIC?
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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‘TOGETHER IN LOVE’ – Marriage Enrichment Opportunity 
The Archdiocese of Saint Boniface and the Archdiocese of Winnipeg Marriage & Family Life Ministries invite newlyweds and couples in the early years of marriage to Come and See!

November 28, 2026
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
St. Boniface Cathedral Hall, 180 de la Cathédrale Avenue

The afternoon will include opportunities for marriage enrichment and a chance to discover Catholic ministries that support and accompany couples in marriage.  Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

There is no cost to attend.  Donations to help cover the cost of the event are welcome.  Please note that childcare will not be available; however, babies in arms are most welcome.

Registration is required by November 20th.

click:  Register via the Archdiocesan website

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ST. MARY’S ACADEMY – Open House
January 12, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.
NEW STUDENT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2027.  Applications accepted for all grades, with major entry points in Grades 7 & 9.  Financial assistance available.  All faiths welcome.  A community of learning, faith and service.

click:  SMA Open House

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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 when planning your Last Will and Testament.  There is no greater way to allow one’s legacy to live on than 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

*** PLEASE NOTE: Offices are CLOSED Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Remembrance Day ***

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