Parish Bulletin Board

Updated for October 17th, 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, but sign-up online and we’ll contact you when the date is set.

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

The Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, Together in Mission, is currently underway and we are making great progress!

Through our shared commitment and generosity, we are living out our call to stewardship by offering our time, talents, and resources in service to others.  Together, we are strengthening the wider Church and bringing hope and support to communities most in need.

Every gift—no matter the size—is a meaningful act of stewardship and gratitude, reflecting our recognition that all we have is a blessing to be shared in service of God and one another.  When we give, we are not only supporting a campaign, but actively participating in the life and mission of the Church.

Please plan to make your gift this coming week so that we may successfully reach our parish goal.  Your response makes a real difference in strengthening both our parish community and the wider Church we serve together.

Together, we are called to be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, building a vibrant and mission-focused community through Together in Mission.

Please place your completed commitment card in the Offertory Basket with your Sunday Offertory so we can update our progress as a parish.

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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 18, 2026

First Reading:
Isaiah 45.1, 4-6

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 96:
“Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.”

Second Reading:
1 Thessalonions 1.1-5ab

Gospel:
Matthew 22.15-21
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TOGETHER IN MISSION
Stewards of God’s Manifold Gifts
Jesus offers us a profound teaching on stewardship in this weekend’s reading: What belongs to Caesar?  What belongs to God?

Christian stewards recognize that everything they have belongs to God.  God created them, and God has claims on every part of their existence.  They also realize that the sovereign is an institution whose nature and purpose is to promote the common good and protect the welfare of its citizenry.  As long as it accomplishes this mission while treating every single person with deep respect, justice and compassion, it merits the steward’s support and cooperation.

Christian stewards know what belongs to the Lord, and they are better citizens when they live their lives according to his Gospel.

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MONTHLY NUPTIAL ANNIVERSARY BLESSING
Tuesday, October 20th, 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 OCTOBER, 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 button link below.

click:  Sign-up for the Nuptial Blessing on October 20th

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ST. GIANNA’S HARVEST
Community Garden Season Summary
In its third year, St. Gianna’s Harvest and Community Garden continues to provide some much needed vegetables to local organizations which help to distribute food and/or meals to those in need around our city.

Working collaboratively with our community garden, were parishioner families that grew a row of vegetables in their own home gardens.  The produce from these rows were also collected and combined with our vegetables and donated to our selected organizations.

This season, the following was harvested and donated: 134 lbs of apples, 90 lbs of zucchini & squash, 81 lbs of cucumbers, 67 lbs of carrots, 59 lbs of potatoes, 35 lbs of beets, 20 lbs of onions, 3 lbs of beans.  Other produce included: corn, garlic and peppers.  Juice and packages of noodles were also received and donated.

Over the 20 deliveries made this season, a combined total of over 613 lbs in produce was donated!  Organizations supported this season: Missionaries of Charity, Villa Rosa and Willow Place

Thank you to all who participated this season and thank you for ‘being a part of something great!’

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Next General Meeting – October 20th
The next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room.  Please use the south entrance.

‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ – Building Beds for Children
Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you to all those who signed up to participate in this worthy initiative!

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ROSARY PRAYER
Last Saturday, October 10th, parishioners joined people across Canada in praying the Rosary together for the intentions of our world.

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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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COME AND SEE – 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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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
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.