Parish Bulletin Board

Updated September 29, 2022:

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WISH TO BECOME MEMBERS OF ST. GIANNA’S PARISH?
Thank you to all participants in our session on August 28th, we look forward to welcoming you as part of our parish community!

If you wish to become a parishioner of St. Gianna’s, please attend our next New Parishioners Information Session by signing-up to join using the link below.  The Date for the next session is Sunday, October 2 following the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Liturgy.

click:  New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up

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NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION – SEPT.30
This Friday, September 30^th marks the 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  We encourage our parishioners to take time on Friday for prayer, reflection and education.  We all share a responsibility to take meaningful steps with Indigenous people and communities on the path to true reconciliation.  Below are just a few of many events taking place throughout various communities to participate in and commemorate this important day.

Mass at St. Kateri Parish – September 30
Archbishop Richard Gagnon will say Mass at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish at 11:00 AM.  There will be drumming beforehand at 10:00 AM.

Orange Shirt Day: Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
Join Long Plain First Nation at the Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada for a Reconciliation Walk beginning at 9:30 AM at City Hall to honour the journey of survivors and remember those who didn’t make it home.  For more information, please contact Lorraine Daniels at 204-239-6464 or Patsy Myran at 204-390-5344.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Children’s Museum
As a member of the City of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord, the Children’s Museum stands with Indigenous communities and wishes to honour Survivors and the children who never made it home.  Join us with FREE (first come, first served) general admission on a journey of education and reflection with Louis Riel Institute for a Métis Moccasin workshop and Métis Paper Vest workshop from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Guests of all ages are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to help raise awareness of the impacts of residential schools and in remembrance – every child matters.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, WAG-Qaumajuq in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will be hosting a day of special programming.

For updates to these and more events, visit: Winnipeg Archdiocese webpage

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NEW FAMILY FAITH FORMATION PROCESS: Word of Life
This September, we begin a New Family Faith Formation Process for families with children Kindergarten to Grade 6, and those preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.  Register Now!

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a unique faith formation experience for our youngest parishioners.  Register Today!

For more information, please contact Rachel at [email protected]

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NICHE FLOWER FOR ALL SOULS DAY
Living Waters Columbarium
As we prepare to honour our beloved dead on All Souls Day, November 2, 2022, Living Waters Columbarium is once again offering niche flowers to be placed on the niche door of your loved one.

We choose a single white rose as it is associated with purity, spirituality and innocence.  It is the symbol in our Christian faith of our Mother Mary, which also represents respect, love and gratitude.

The niche flowers are $25.00 and orders must be received by end of day October 13th.  Orders can be made using the button link below or by contacting Donna during office hours at 204-488-3977.

click:  Order a Niche Rose for All Souls Day

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FAMILY FAITH ACTIVITY

click:  Sunday Family Faith Activity

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PERSONALIZED OFFERTORY CARDS – Ready for Pick-up!
Your personalized offertory cards for the Sundays starting now until November 2023, are now available in the Narthex.  Place the appropriate card for the corresponding Sunday into the baskets at the time of the offertory.  This communal action is an outward sign of your participation and support of the mission and ministry of St. Gianna’s Parish, through your pre-authorized giving.

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PRAYING THE ROSARY
The weekly communal praying of the rosary is moving to a new time on Tuesday!
Beginning september 13, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:15 PM in the Worship Space, prior to the Novena Mass in Honour of Saint Gianna.

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NOVENA MASS IN HONOUR OF SAINT GIANNA
The Novena Mass at St. Gianna’s Parish is celebrated weekly, every Tuesday evening at 7:00PM.

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GROCERY GIFT CARDS SUPPORT OUR PARISH
Our Knights of Columbus receive a 5% commission on all gift cards sold, which is then generously donated to our parish.  Many of us already shop regularly at either Sobeys, Safeway, the Real Canadian Superstore, Foodland or IGA, making this another very easy and obvious way to support our parish.  Parishioners who attend a Sunday Liturgy can visit the Knights table in the narthex and join the effort as together we share in being a part of something great!

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A ‘PENITENTIAL PILGRIMAGE’: POPE FRANCIS IN CANADA
Coverage of the Papal Visit to Canada by Salt and Light Media

click:  Salt and Light webpage

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