For November 8, 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, November 23rd, 2025, following the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy
click: New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up
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FEAST: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 8 & 9, 2025
First Reading:
Ezekiel 47.1-2, 8-9, 12
Responsorial Psalm 46:
“The streams make glad the city of God, the habitation of the Most High.”
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 3.9b-11, 16-17
Gospel:
John 2.13-22
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ITALIAN PILGRIMAGE: May 9-21, 2026 – Register Today!
‘From Table to Table’
Food for Body & Soul, Italian Pilgrimage
Faith-Based Trip led by Fr. Darrin Gurr and Fr. Geoffrey Angeles.
From Table to Table is a unique journey designed to nourish both body and soul. Travelers will experience authentic local cuisine that celebrates regional flavors and traditions, while also finding renewal through spiritual guidance and reflection.
This immersive tour blends culinary exploration with moments of faith, fellowship, and cultural connection – creating a meaningful travel experience where every meal and gathering becomes an opportunity to share, reflect, and grow.
12 Days from Milan to Rome
Itinerary:
– Milan, Mesero, Montecatini, Florence, Vinci, Pisa, Assisi, Loreto, Lanciano, San Giovanni, Rotondo, Monte, Sant’angelo, Pietrelcina, Rome.
click: Register as a Participant
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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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MONTHLY NUPTIAL ANNIVERSARY BLESSING
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 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 a Nuptial Anniversary Blessing
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PERSONALIZED OFFERTORY CARDS
A new set of personalized Offertory Cards will be available for pick-up in the Narthex before Advent, which marks the start of a new liturgical year. As registered parishioners on Pre-Authorized Remittance, we are provided with an Offertory Card for each Sunday of the new Liturgical Year, to participate in the communal action of our Offertory Procession.
For more information, please contact the parish office: [email protected] or 204-488-3977.
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SUNDAY MISSALS / DAILY PRAYER BOOKS
2026 Sunday Missals and Daily Prayer Books are available for purchase at the parish office during regular hours, while supplies last.
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*** Registration is Open ***
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (C.G.S.)
Parishioners should consult their most recent Flocknote communication for the button to Register.
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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.
It is our hope that this first of its kind project will be installed and fully operational for the upcoming Lenten Season. Thank you to our Knights of Columbus who have made this project the recipient of all their upcoming fundraising efforts.
The installation of one digital panel works out to $8,571.00. To donate half of a panel installation would be $4,258.50. 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
Next General Meeting – November 11th, 2025
The next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Please use the south entrance.
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 enables us to do just that! Grocery cards are available for Superstore, Sobeys, Safeway, Fresh Co, No Frills, Foodland and IGA, and the Knights receive a 5% commission on all grocery gift cards sold, which they then generously donate to the parish at the end of each campaign year.
Please visit the Knights’ table in the Narthex after Sunday Mass and join in the effort!
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MASS CELEBRATION FOR MARRIAGE MILESTONES
November 16th, 2025 at 11:45 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church
click: Register with the Archdiocese for this Event
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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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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 November 8-November 14, 2025:
1. For the Intentions of Maveric and Janine Magsaysay,
Requested by Richelle Magsaysay
2. For the Repose of the Soul of Glenn Corpuz,
Requested by Graziella Te
Tabernacle Lamp Intentions November 15-November 21, 2025:
1. For the Intentions of Anita McNally,
Requested by Emma McNally
2. For the Repose of the Souls of Artemio & Rosalinda Santos,
Requested by Jerson Santos
* If you wish to offer a Tabernacle Candle, see announcement above.
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Saturday, November 8 – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
4:30 PM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Mercy Estacio,
Requested by Lionel Soriano
Sunday, November 9 – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
9:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of Rodolfo M. Ruiz Jr.,
Requested by Teresita M. Ruiz
11:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Intentions of All Parishioners,
Requested by Fr. Darrin
Tuesday, November 11 – Memorial: St. Martin of Tours
6:15 PM – Communal Praying of the Rosary in Church
7:00 PM – Novena Mass in Honour of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Sheila Duna,
Requested by Teresa Duna
Wednesday, November 12 – Memorial: St. Josaphat
10:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Bill McCallan,
Requested by Adel McCallan
Friday, November 14 – Ferial
10:00 AM Liturgy
The Presider’s Mass Intention will be for the Repose of the Soul of Iris Njegovan,
Requested by Mildred Njegovan
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*** Our Offices are CLOSED Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Remembrance Day ***
(Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. as usual for the 7:00 p.m. Novena Mass in honour of St. Gianna)
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please consult the Columbarium website for Office and Visiting Hours
click: Visiting Hours
In the event of a hospital emergency or the death of a loved one, please call the parish office at 204-488-3977, follow the prompts, choose ‘3‘ and please leave a voice message.
For columbarium needs, please call Living Waters Columbarium at 204-488-3977 during office hours.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to make our way through these challenging days.
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