Parish Bulletin Board

For October 19, 2024:

* 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 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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For Sunday, October 19/20, 2024
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading:
Isaiah 53.10-11

Responsorial Psalm 33
“Let your love be upon us, Lord, even as we hope in you.”

Second Reading:
Hebrews 4.14-16

Gospel:
Mark 10.35-45
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Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
THIS Saturday, October 19th, 2024 within the 4:30 p.m. Liturgy
Archbishop Richard Gagnon will preside at our Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday Liturgy and celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for our young parishioners.

We welcome our Archbishop on this pastoral visit to our parish community!

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Niche Flower for All Souls’ Day
Living Waters Columbarium
This year, we are featuring once again, an Orchid for the Solemnity of All Souls’ Day and throughout the month of November.  The Orchid will be prayerfully placed on the niche door of your beloved dead on the morning of November 1st.

Orchids are often seen as a sign of purity and innocence.  They are given as a symbol of respect and reverence, and convey a message of hope and new beginnings.

The Solemnity of the All Souls’ Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.   This is a wonderful opportunity to visit your beloved dead’s place of entombment, to pray and to remember.

The Orchid niche flower is $30.00 and orders for All Souls’ Day must be received by end of day October 24th, 2024.  Orders may be placed using the button link below or by contacting Donna during office hours at 204-488-3977.

click:  Order a Niche Flower for All Souls’ Day

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Mark Your Calendars!

ALL SAINTS – Friday, November 1st
The Solemnity of All Saints will be celebrated within the context of the Friday 10:00 a.m. Liturgy on November 1st.  On this day, the church celebrates those who have gone before us and have been declared as Saints for our inspiration and hope.

ALL SOULS – Saturday, November 2nd
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
As we mark the beginning of this Month of Remembering, all are invited to participate in our All Souls’ Liturgy on November 2nd at 10:00 a.m., in which we remember and pray for our beloved dead.  November is a blessed time of knowing the special connection that we have with our beloved dead, and the great Communion of Saints that surrounds each and every one of us.

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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Starting Soon, Register Today!
This fall, we will once again begin our catechetical process for registered parishioners with children in grades 1 and higher.  Baptized children who are in grade 2 or higher may prepare for the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Year 1 – Level 2), and First Reconciliation (Year 2 – Level 3).  For more information, please contact Rachel at [email protected]

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Pre-School to Kindergarten Faith Formation
Now Accepting applications for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Pre-School to Kindergarten.  For more information, please contact our Family Faith Formation Coordinator, Rachel Suarez-Banmann at [email protected]

click:  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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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 this fall at St. Gianna’s Parish.  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.

click:  Online Sign-up Form

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS AS A PARISH!
The weekend of October 5th & 6th, we were very fortunate to have Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of our Patroness, Saint Gianna, who celebrated with us and addressed our community at the Gala on Saturday evening at the Victoria Inn Hotel.  The following morning at the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy, we celebrated the Eucharist and at the conclusion of the liturgy, Dr. Gianna shared witness to her Holy parents with the gathered Assembly.  Mass was followed by a light reception and fellowship.

Thank you again, to everyone involved in making our milestone anniversary a truly wonderful celebration!

To our faithful parishioners and to all who came to celebrate with us during this weekend of festivities.

To our 20th Anniversary Organizing Committee, our Parish Staff, our Knights of Columbus, various parish Ministries, silent auction donors and the many individuals who helped to make this celebratory time such a success.

To Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla for being with us as we marked this important milestone, and to her travel companions, Fr. Joseph, Mary Pat and her daughter Aubrey.

To Most Reverend Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg, for leading grace at the Gala and for his continued encouragement and belief in our parish community.

And to our beloved Pastor, Fr. Darrin Gurr, for his ongoing passion and leadership, courage and resilience, vision and faith since the parish’s humble beginning in 2004, over these 20 years and counting!

Thank you all for ‘Being a Part of Something Great!’

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AN EXCURSION TO THE PHILIPPINES – Only 4 Spots Remaining!
16 Days/15 Nights: February 1-18, 2025
Manila, Coron, El Nido, Bohol, Cebu and Boracay.
Join Fr. Geoffrey Angeles and Fr. Darrin Gurr in this unique opportunity to explore the beautiful islands of the Philippines and to learn of the rich history, culture, and faith tradition of the Filipino people.

This small group excursion is approximately $6,000 per person based on double occupancy.  (Single occupancy options are also available).  Package price includes air travel from Winnipeg to the Philippines.

To learn more about this opportunity, please use the button link below and our travel representative will provide additional information.

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ST. GIANNA’S BOOK CLUB – It’s Not Too Late to Join!
Our fall Book Club selection is “He Leadeth Me” by Fr. Walter Ciszek.  Captured by the Russian army during World War II and convicted of being a “Vatican spy,” Father Ciszek spent twenty-three agonizing years in Soviet prisons and the labour camps of Siberia.  Only through an utter reliance on God’s will did he manage to endure the extreme hardship.  It is a book to inspire all Christians to greater faith and trust in God—even in their darkest hour.

We will gather together for reflection and fellowship on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. starting October 16th, 2024, (in person) for 10 weeks.

Please contact Rachel at [email protected] for more information and to register.

Paperback and Kindle copies are available on amazon.ca

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THE TABERNACLE LAMP
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.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE RENEWAL
Enhanced Financial Support for 2024
Registered Parishioners who would like to make an enhanced gift towards their Weekly Sunday Offering (on pre-authorized remittance), can use the button link for the online form found in the recent parish flocknote communication, or contact the parish office directly to provide written authorization: [email protected]

LEGACY DONATIONS
If any one wishes to contribute $13 million (or part of) toward the mortgage, please know that your gift will be very much appreciated as a legacy gift for future generations to benefit from.
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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LITURGY SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING WEEK