Parish Bulletin Board

Updated July 13, 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:  Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gianna’s

click:  New Parishioners Information Session – Sign Up

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For Sunday, July 13/14, 2024
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading:
Amos 7.12-15

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 30):
Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

Second Reading:
Ephesians 1.3-14

Gospel:
Mark 6.7-13

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PARISH BBQ – Mark Your Calendars!
Sunday, July 14th, 2024, following the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy 
Join us for our Parish BBQ, this Sunday, July 14th, following the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy, at the north entrance.  The lunch is sponsored by our Knights of Columbus, however, freewill offerings will be graciously accepted (cash only please).  Come and enjoy some food and fellowship!

Feel free to bring your lawn chair or a picnic blanket as tables and seats are limited.  In the event of rain, we may move indoors and gather in the narthex.

We hope to see you there!

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CHALICE – Another Opportunity this Sunday!
Last Sunday was Sponsorship Weekend at St. Gianna’s presented by Chalice, a Catholic Child Sponsorship organization.  A good start was made as five children were sponsored and $200 was collected towards the well-being of children.  The cash donation will be used towards the purchase of school lunches, children’s books, milk, bottles and formula, and covering the cost of visits to a doctor and mom and baby check ups.

Realizing that some time may be required to consider this sponsorship commitment, our Chalice team will have a display table again this Sunday, to be present to accept additional sponsors.  If planning to use a direct debit platform for monthly payments, please remember to bring a voided cheque.

Thank you to all those who have already chosen the gift of child sponsorship!

click:  Watch Promo Video

click:  Visit the Chalice Website

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NUPTIAL CELEBRATION
Last Saturday, Christine & Gerard were united in the Sacrament of Marriage.  May we continue to pray for this couple who reveal to us God’s dynamic love in our world, and for all who live the marriage covenant.

Parishioners interested in the celebration of Sacraments should contact the parish: [email protected]

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ADULT CONFIRMATION
Parishioners, 16 years old or older, who are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact our Family Faith Formation Coordinator, Rachel at [email protected], as Sacramental preparation sessions are being planned for the fall.

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ST. GIANNA’S HARVEST – Community Garden Update
This week, several branches of kale and cabbage leaves were harvested from our parish garden and delivered to Villa Rosa, a prenatal and postnatal residence in Winnipeg providing support to single mothers, babies and their families.

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INTO FULL COMMUNION with the Catholic Church
The process for welcoming Christians of other faith traditions who would like to seek full membership with the Roman Catholic Church, will soon begin!  This process includes a number of sessions to discuss the primary pillars of the Catholic Faith and the unique aspects that our Christian faith offers the world.

If you were baptized in another Christian denomination and would like to become a full member of the Catholic Church, please complete the form below.  Once names have been gathered, an information session will be set.

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THE TABERNACLE LAMP – New Location for Request Envelopes
To offer a Tabernacle Candle, click on the link below for our online request form OR submit a specially marked Tabernacle Candle envelope.  These envelopes are now found next to the Adoration Chapel, just outside the centre Worship Space doors.

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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