NOVEMBER 2014
THRESHOLDS
ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
From History to Mystery
In Communion with the Saints
PASTORAL TEAM
Reverend Darrin J. G. Gurr
Pastor
Deacon Colin Peterson
Pastoral Intern
Monique Gauthier
Pastoral Life Coordinator
& Director of Living Waters
Columbarium
CONTENTS
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FROM THE PASTOR
by Rev. Fr. Darrin J. G. Gurr
4
THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS
by Rev. Fr. Darrin J. G. Gurr
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FAITH AT HOME
by Rachel Suarez-Banmann
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WELCOMING OUR NEW FAMILIES
by Monique Gauthier
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
CALLED INTO THE MISSION OF JESUS
Rachel Suarez-Banmann
Faith Formation Coordinator
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THE MINISTRY OF PERPETUAL PRAYER
CREATING A PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD
Lori Emond
Liturgical Life Coordinator
by Gilles Lorteau, Carol Lorteau & Kristi Stubbings
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CHEZ NOUS
by Deacon Robert Gate - a reflection on his experience at Chez Nous
BEING CHRIST TO THE MARGINALIZED IN OUR CITY
Amber Wsiaki
Youth Ministry Coordinator
John Eisma
Musical Accompanist
Ernest Lacuna
Administrative Coordinator
Heather Powney
Business Manager
From the Editor
Our Christian Catholic Tradition dedicates the month of November to the
memory of all the saints and all the souls that have ever lived in the course of
human history. A vital flow of life continues to exist between ourselves and
our loved ones even beyond death, as love, presence and communication
transcend death.
We continue to nurture our relationships with the deceased, confident that
they, now fully redeemed, enter into that relationship changed and
transformed. What a wonderful time to address any ‘unfinished business’ we
have had with them, and rejoice in a new level of loving interaction through
which the perspective is wider and the distance between us is less! In doing so,
we begin to let go of the earthly bond we had with our loved one, and our
relationship evolves from one of history to one of mystery, in which the
imperishable nature of our loved one’s soul continues to burn brightly in the
presence of God.
Monique Gauthier
Pastoral Life Coordinator
Larry Rehaluk
Data Management & Processing
VOLUME XIII, NOVEMBER 2014
ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH © 2014
Cover Image: The Feast of All Souls liturgy at St. Gianna’s Church, November 2010.
St. Gianna Beretta Molla Roman Catholic Church
FROM THE PASTOR
November is such a sobering month, for as we witness the death
of summer we know the passing of all things mortal. The
leaves are all gone, the flowers have all died, the grass is no
longer green and the skies of summer have turned grey. In this
month we remember those who have given their life in the
cause of freedom and peace, as well as those from among our
family and friends who are no longer with us.
There is no doubt that all this 'death reality' can leave one
feeling deeply saddened, afraid and alone. However, our month
of remembering and confronting death is wrapped in the glory
of the Saints and our communion with them. As we reflect on
the mystery of death, we do so not alone, but in communion
with those who have gone before us and now reign with Jesus
and all the Saints in heaven. It is their presence before us that
enables us to confront the reality of death not with despair and
hopelessness, but rather with a deeper meaning and
understanding, so that with Christian conviction we can
declare, 'death where is your victory, death where is your
sting?' (1 Corinthians 15:55) Their glory in heaven is a reminder of
our glory to come and that death for the Christian believer, as
difficult as it may be to deal with and pass through, is far from
being the final word or the period at the end of sentence.
May this month of remembering be for you not only a time to
draw close to your beloved dead, but a time to draw even closer
to Jesus who is life from the dead and our passage from this life
to the fullness of life in heaven.
Thank you for being a Part of Something truly Great!
In Christ,
Rev. Fr. Darrin J. G. Gurr
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to listen to our hymn for November
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
FEATURE ARTICLE
The Solemnity of All Saints
The month of November is a
special time of celebrating the
communion we share with the
saints in glory. These men and
women, boys and girls that we
call saints, are truly our brothers
and sisters who have come from
our own human experience,
knowing and understanding the
realities of daily living. They are
held up for us now by the church
as inspirations and examples for
our own journey to life in God
and communion with them in
Heaven.
This month dedicated to the
saints in glory, gives each of us
opportunity to make friends with
these heroic persons and
welcome their friendship into our
lives. Many of us might bear a
particular saint’s name, or have a
particular attraction to a saint
that we have either heard of or
Painting by Guido di Pietro, this art represents one-fifth of the Predella of the Fiesole Altarpiece.
read about. In this month, we are
invited to take time to learn more
about this saint and to cultivate
through prayer a special spiritual
relationship with him or her.
In this month of the saints, may
you find a new friendship with
the saints, or rekindle a
friendship from your youth, and
may all of your prayers resound
with the great words from the
invocation of the Litany of the
Saints, 'All you holy men and
women, pray for us!'
by Fr. Darrin J. G. Gurr
Pastor
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
October 22, 1922 - April 28, 1962
An attractive woman. Physician. Mother of four. Enthusiastic downhill
skier. Experienced mountain climber. Opera aficionada. Passionate for
her husband. SIngle-minded toward her children. Uncompromising for her
patients. In 1962, she made a quiet, heroic choice. In 2004, the Church
proclaimed her a Saint.
During this month dedicated to the saints, learn more
about our patroness by scanning the QR code below
or visit our parish website.
Scan the QR code
with your smart phone or tablet
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FEATURE ARTICLE
The Feast of All Souls
In addition to being a month
dedicated to the saints in glory,
November is also a special time
of remembering and praying for
our beloved dead.
In this month, as we enter into
the dead of winter, we are
visually reminded of our
mortality and that all of life will
die. At the same time we look to
the saints in glory and know that
for God's faithful people, 'life is
changed and not ended, when
the body of our earthly dwelling
lies in death, we gain an
everlasting place in
heaven.' (Preface 1 - Mass of the Dead)
It is in this spirit of profound
faith and knowledge, that we
pray for our beloved dead as they
pass from this earthly life to the
glory of heaven. As the passage
from birth to death is a journey,
our Christian Catholic faith tells
us that in the same way, the
journey through death into the
fullness of heaven is also a
journey - a journey in which we
are purified and made ready for
our eternal home with God.
In this month of remembering,
we claim our communion with
those who have died and
All Souls Liturgy - St. Gianna Beretta Molla Church
remember our responsibility as
fellow pilgrims to pray for them
as they continue to pass from
darkness into the fullness of life
and light. We remember that no
one goes to heaven alone, but
that we go together, and together
we help one another each and
every step along the way.
In this month of November, take
time to remember your beloved
dead. Pray for them, have a Mass
offered for them, visit their place
of burial, or participate in the All
Souls Celebration on November
2nd. Feel the closeness of their
eternal presence and in that great
and everlasting communion, pray
for them and discover their
prayer for us.
by Fr. Darrin J. G. Gurr
Pastor
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Request a Mass for your
Beloved Dead
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
faith@home
The Month of November
On November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity
of All Saints. On All Saints Day,
we remember and pray for all the Holy men
and women living with God in Heaven.
On November 2, we celebrate the Feast of
All Souls. On this day, we remember and pray
for the souls that have died and are making
their journey towards God in Heaven.
Here are ways you can celebrate these two special feasts:
- say your prayers daily throughout the month of November.
- do good deeds.
- go to mMass on All Saints and All Souls day and every
Sunday this month.
- offer up a mass for someone who has died .
- serve a special “All Saints” goodie. Usually it is made of sweet dough, with eggs,
milk and raisins. It is made into different shapes and sizes.
- visit a cemetery/columbarium where a loved one is buried/entombed.
Say prayers and lay flowers and a candle at their headstone.
- have a special time of remembrance for a
loved one. Tell stories of him/her.
- set up an altar for your favourite saint.
- create a remembrance candle in honour
of a loved one.
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faith@home
All Souls Prayer
In the name of Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Loving God, a candle burns in my heart and warms my soul.
It never flickers.
It never wanes.
It is in memory of those that have left us here on earth.
Through your mercy, O God, may the souls of the faithful dead, rest in peace.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
My Litany of Saints
A Litany of Saints for
_________________________________________
(child’s name)
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
Saint ________________________, pray for us.
All you Holy men and women, pray for us.
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Welcoming Our New Families
- called into the mission of Jesus
It is with great joy that we
welcome new families into our
parish membership each week.
Everyone tells a slightly different
story of what it is that has
brought them to St. Gianna’s
Church - a work-related
opportunity, a new home, a new
relationship, the pursuit of
education, a desire to have a new
beginning in a different parish...
No matter the ‘physical’ reason
or necessity that has brought us
all here, the common thread is
that the gathering of our
community is no accident. God
has brought each and every one
of us to this particular place at
this particular time for a reason.
We have all been displaced from
our familiar attitudes,
surroundings and habits for a
greater purpose, and our task is
to listen and discover - no longer
as individuals - but as a Christian
community, the vocation to
which we are all called.
Our membership at St. Gianna’s
requires a full, conscious and
active participation in the
discipleship of Jesus. As stewards
of God’s many gifts, we are
entrusted with particular talents
that we are to share for the
greater good of our community
and the world beyond it. When
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Top row: Raymond & Ria Van Cauwenberge, Edna Villanueva and Marilou Epres
Bottom row: Cairo family, Mario Costantini, and Hannah family
asked what talents we bring to
the table, many of us tend to feel
that we have none, or that our
talents are not transferrable to
our faith community. Perhaps it is
because we too easily accept
‘safe’ initiatives - those we feel
confident we can accomplish
successfully. However ‘safe’ and
‘predictable’ do not define God’s
ways, and our true success is not
measured through the
completion of our own plans and
projects. Instead we are called to
explore new areas, try different
endeavours and participate in
new ways, and rather than use
our talents to distinguish
ourselves from others, we are
called to use them as a vehicle to
unite ourselves with the members
of our community. Together, we
will share each other’s joys, carry
each other’s burdens and testify
to God’s presence in the world.
Our response will enable us to
develop the full potential that
God has intended for us.
To our newest members:
Welcome! We are so grateful that
you have been called to be part of
our community, and we look
forward to the special gifts you
COMMUNITY BUILDING
will bring and be, as together we
unfold our mission and know the
great joy of what it means to be a
part of something great!
by Monique Gauthier
Pastoral Life Coordinator
Mark Your Calendar!
Parish Ministry
Information Session
Thursday, November 13th
at 7:30 p.m. in the narthex
of St. Gianna’s Church
Stewardship of Talent
Discovering and nurturing
talents through our parish
ministries.
Please join us for an
evening of fellowship and
learning focused on our
parish ministries. As our
parish grows, each and
every member is invited to
be actively engaged in the
life of our parish. Young or
old, seasoned or new
parishioner, experienced in
ministry or exploring for
the first time, there is a
place for you in parish
ministry!
Top row: Breanna Waterman, Florence Muyunda and Tinotenda Marova
Centre row: Tolentino & Adatan family, Thomey family
Bottom row: Ashlea Moss, Anthony Quarnaccio & Kathleen Hubscher, and Maria Bacolod
Make no mistake... Your
participation in parish
ministry will be a gift to our
c o m mu n i t y, bu t m o s t
importantly, it will be the
greatest gift you can give
yourself !
Our New Families as of October 1, 2014
Tinotenda Marova, Ryan and Kathy Browning, Florence Muyunda, Christopher Zegalski and Tammy Isfeld, Madalene Gray,
Ramon and Clarisa Cairo, Enrico and Grace Buan, Maria Luz Bacolod, Sandra Gibson, Ashlea Moss, Rowena Rambayon,
Roland and Pamela Fernando, Estevan and Katherine Estevez, Mary Eileen Doig, Deborah Doig, Joan Bjarnason,
Mervin Agustin and Chantilly Guerrero-Agustin, Curtis and Anita Wold.
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Ministry of Perpetual Prayer
- creating a prayer chain for the needs of the world
The Ministry of Perpetual
Prayer is growing! Two
information sessions have been
held, and our adorers are
selecting their weekly
commitment times for Adoration.
The start date for this ministry is
currently under review, as details
surrounding building access are
being explored. In the interim,
we will continue to facilitate
information sessions and further
develop the ministry
membership. If you have not yet
participated in one of these
sessions, we invite you to join us
on Thursday, November 6 at
7:30pm at St. Gianna’s Church.
Left to right: Gilles & Carol Lorteau, Kristi Stubbings
In an effort to encourage the use
of the Adoration Chapel of the
Divine Mercy and help us grow
in our prayer before the Blessed
Sacrament, parishioners are
invited to drop by on weekdays
between 9:30 a.m and 4:00 p.m.
for personal prayer time. The
church doors are locked, so you
will need to use the south doors
that face Scurfield Boulevard,
where you will find a doorbell
and intercom system to be let
into the church. Once inside, you
will have access to the unlocked
Adoration Chapel. It is our hope
that “drop-in” participants might
feel called to join the Perpetual
Prayer Ministry moving forward.
As a point of clarification, the
fact that people can “drop in”
to the adoration chapel during
office hours should not be
confused with the start of
Perpetual Prayer Ministry.
Adorers registered as part of the
Perpetual Prayer Ministry
are those who have committed a
regular hour per week for prayer
before the Blessed Sacrament,
and who will be using part of
their hour of prayer time for the
intentions of others as a part of
a 24 hours-a-day prayer chain.
by Gilles Lorteau, Carol Lorteau & Kristi Stubbings
Perpetual Prayer Ministry Coordinators
[email protected]
Left: St. Gianna’s Tabernacle sculptured to represent the burning bush of the Old Testament.
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TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
Chez Nous
- being Christ to the marginalized in our city
Our Place – Chez Nous is a
drop-in centre supporting the
poorest of the poor in Winnipeg.
Located near Main Street and
Higgins Avenue, the centre
welcomes patrons who range
from the truly homeless to those
who are sometimes homeless,
bouncing between friends or
relatives and back to the street, to
those who live in deplorable
hotel rooms or rental units.
Our patrons present a material
poverty that stems from a greater
poverty in the very depth of their
hearts and spirit. It is known to
them simply as ‘pain’, and there
are many reasons for it. For
some, the brokenness stems from
childhood abuse, ongoing
rejection by family, or forced
separation from their children.
For others, the poverty is the
result of a tragic event or the
daily struggle with mental health
issues. In order to cope with
these challenges, some people
turn to the use of drugs, solvents
and a variety of other ‘numbing‘
agents, which adds further
complexity to the circumstances
and often contributes to a cycle
of violence, crime, prostitution,
poverty and homelessness that
Our Place / Chez Nous - 676 Main Street, Winnipeg
becomes almost impossible to
break.
the ignorant and the ungrateful.
As Mother Teresa said, “Only in
heaven .. will we see how much
Yet in each of these individuals
lives a beautiful person - a person we owe to the poor... for helping
with hopes and dreams, a child of us to love God better… because
of them.”
God, and through each one we
encounter God. Yes, God comes
At Our Place / Chez Nous, we
to us disguised as the hungry, the are privileged to walk with the
lonely, the addicted alcoholic, the poor along the way - their way drug abuser, the sniffer, the
not leading them, but journeying
prostitute, and at times even as
alongside them, loving each one
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
as God surely does, as they are,
where they are, and in whatever
as God surely does, as they are,
where they are, and in whatever
they are doing. They don’t have
to be better, they don’t have to
change. God can’t love them
more, so how are we to love
them less?
Our mission is simple: To be
present and to provide a warm,
comfortable, inviting, and safe
place of respite from the harsh
realities of life on the street.
From the moment we open our
doors, a list of names forms for a
shower. Anywhere from 8 – 12
people a day will sign up for a
shower. Coffee, tea or hot
chocolate, along with a treat of
donated baking or prepared
sandwiches, is available first
thing in the morning. We are not
licensed to prepare and serve
meals, but for some who haven’t
eaten for a day or two, something
additional may be provided. We
also give what we call an
“emergency” bag of food to
individuals who ask, if we have
any.
We are open every day, and
constantly providing clothing,
underwear, socks and other items
whenever they are needed. One
of our volunteers also cuts hair
and has quite a few regular
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St. Gianna’s Knights of Columbus and Chez Nous
- reaching out to the homeless
This Advent St. Gianna’s Knights of Columbus, in partnership
with Chez Nous, invite our parishioners to support the
homeless in our city by donating winter clothing - dark
coloured neck warmers, mitts and toques. The volunteers at
chez Nous will then ensure that these items are distributed to
our brothers and sisters facing the frigid Winnipeg winter on
the streets.
On November 23, we will be handing out gift tags. We ask
that a personal message be written on the tag, and that it be
fastened to your donated items.
Donations can be placed in the baskets in our worship space
between November 23rd and December 7th.
Please do not wrap your gift, but do bind the items together
with a ribbon. While the most requested items are neck
warmers, mitts, and toques, all winter wear - gently used or
new - will be accepted.
Jim Rogala
St. Gianna’s Knights of Columbus
clients. Officially we don’t do
washing of clothes, but there are
many for whom we provide this
service, especially for those
whom we know carry everything
they own in a backpack or
garbage bag.
simply to be with someone. In
the end, I believe they all come
because they know that at Chez
Nous they will be welcomed and
loved as they are. They will be
cared for because someone cares
about them. They will learn that
People come to Chez Nous for all they are lovable because
these things I’ve just mentioned, someone is loving them.
but mostly to socialize or listen
The Gospels are filled with
to the radio or CD. Some come
examples of Jesus reaching out,
just to rest in a safe environment. touching, healing, being with the
Some play cards or other games
poor, the sinners, the
on one of our computers. Some
marginalized, the outcasts and
read, and I believe some come
those in need and bringing to life
TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
those who were dead. Today
God’s way of reaching out and
touching brokenness is through
our hands… your hands.
Did you know that 39 years is the average lifespan of a
person living on the streets? Scan this QR code to view
a short video about Chez Nous and the circumstances
of the most marginalized in our community.
“We do not serve the poor
because they are like Jesus.
We serve the poor because
they are Jesus.”
- Mother Teresa
by Deacon Robert Gates - St. Charles Parish
A reflection on his experience at ChezNous
Scan the QR code
with your smart phone or tablet
Keep Christ in Christmas Colouring Contest
- hosted by St. Gianna’s Knights of Columbus
It is that time of year for our colouring contest
again. We would love to have your help to Keep
Christ in Christmas. The rules can be found at the
Knights’ table after the weekend liturgies during the
entire month. We will be hosting an evening for the
children of our Parish to come and create their
artwork on December 10th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at
the church. The Knights will be providing pizza
and drinks for the evening. This year, we also invite
all adults to submit their artistic creations. All
entries, including the adults’, will be eligible. The
top 3 in each age category will receive a prize.
Those placing 1st in each children’s age category
will have their art sent to the State level to compete against all winners in the province. All entries will be
displayed at the church at the end of December and must be submitted to the Knights by December 14
after our 10:00 a.m. liturgy to be eligible for the contest. Winners will be announced in January 2015.
Thank you for helping our parish home Keep Christ in Christmas!
by Darin Banmann
St. Gianna’s Knights of Columbus, Council #14199
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
The Gift of Our Treasure
Chairs for the World...
- our contributions for October 2014
Offertory P.A.R.
$
33,019.79
Offertory - Loose
$
2,545.37
Noah’s Buddies
$
As of October 24, 2014:
476 Hymnals out of 500.
476 Liturgical chairs for
our worship space.
23.70
!
Total Sunday Offertory
$
35,588.86
Building Fund Contributions
$
25,396.22
Total - OCTOBER
$
Scan the QR code
to make your donation online
60,985.08
Mass for Peace on Remembrance Day
- Tuesday, November 11th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gianna’s Church
Join us as we celebrate the Liturgy of the
Eucharist and remember our fallen sisters
and brothers, veterans and victims of war.
Our liturgy begins 10:30 a.m. at St. Gianna’s
Church, 15 Columbia Drive
In our Next Edition of Thresholds...
A New Liturgical Year - an Encounter With Gianna
The Season of Advent - prepare the way for the Lord
Thresholds - the youth and children’s edition!
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THRESHOLDS
Thresholds of Life
Within our parish community
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
ENTOMBMENT:
Chiaka Gianna Nnabuchi
Roman W. Buchok
October 12, 2014
June 12, 1924 - October 21, 2014
“To transform the world by choosing unconditional love and sacrifice”
COMPASSION & CARE
Living Waters Columbarium
- reclaiming the dignity of death
Pope John Paul II referred to St. Gianna Beretta Molla as a “heroic witness of the intangible dignity of
every human existence, from the moment of conception up to natural decline.” It is through this charism
of respecting the dignity of life in all its stages that Living Waters Columbarium is an integral part of our
parish ministry and mission. It is one of the vehicles through which we continue to build community and
develop our ministry of compassion and care. It supports our understanding and appreciation of death as
another great threshold to be celebrated within the beauty of our baptismal journey. How fortunate we
are to care for our brothers and sisters from ‘womb to tomb’ in the example of our patroness, St. Gianna
Beretta Molla! Living Waters Columbarium is truly a place of hope, healing and life.
Special Offer During the Month of November
Throughout the month of November, receive a free urn from our Design collection (a $500.00 value)
when you purchase a niche in the Faith and Hope niche categories.
To find out more about this offer, please contact Monique at 204-488-3977 or email
[email protected]
NICHE
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Faith
$5,150.00
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$5,750.00
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Living Waters Columbarium was inaugurated on
September 28, 2014. The columbarium is
currently open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday evenings
before and after the 7:00 p.m. mass, and one hour
before our Sunday liturgies.
NOVEMBER 2014
DATE
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
LITURGY TIME
LOCATION
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, November 1
Solemnity of All Saints
10:00 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
For All Parishioners
Feast of All Souls
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Sat. 4:30 p.m. AND
Sun. 10:00 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
For All of Our Beloved Dead
Monday, November 3
Ferial
NO MASS
Tuesday, November 4
Memorial - St. Charles Borromeo
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Annie Rehaluk +
Wednesday, November 5
Ferial
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Katie Lohan +
Thursday, November 6
Ferial
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Ana Moraga Riffo +
Friday, November 7
Ferial
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Patricia Kibble +
Sunday, November 9
Feast - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Sat. 4:30 p.m. AND
Sun. 10:00 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
For All Parishioners
Monday, November 10
Memorial - St. Leo the Great
NO MASS
Tuesday, November 11
Mass for Peace - Remembrance Day
10:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Peace in Our World
Memorial - St. Martin of Tours
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Pacita Marquez +
Wednesday, November 12
Memorial - St. Josaphat
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Rene Lampertz +
Thursday, November 13
Ferial
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Remedios Fernando +
Friday, November 14
Ferial
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Sharon Klassen
Sunday, November 19
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat. 4:30 p.m. AND
Sun. 10:00 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
For All Parishioners
Monday, November 17
Memorial - St. Elizabeth of Hungary
NO MASS
Tuesday, November 18
Ferial
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Ilag, Valdez Matudan & Ganaban families
Wednesday, November 19
Ferial
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Remedios Fernando +
Thursday, November 20
Ferial
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Eudoxia & Rienzie Fernando +
Friday, November 21
Memorial - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Pauline Pelczar +
Sunday, November 23
Solemnity - Christ the King
Sat. 4:30 p.m. AND
Sun. 10:00 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
For All Parishioners
Monday, November 24
Memorial - St. Andrew Dũng-Lac
NO MASS
Tuesday, November 25
Ferial
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
George Ferris +
Wednesday, November 26
Ferial
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Elsie Dunster +
Thursday, November 27
Ferial
7:00 p.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Oscar Galvez +
Friday, November 28
Ferial
7:30 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
Paulita Javate +
Sunday, November 30
First Sunday of Advent
Sat. 4:30 p.m. AND
Sun. 10:00 a.m.
St. Gianna’s Church
For All Parishioners
Sunday, November 2
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*** Mass Intention dates are subject to change.
Please visit http://stgianna.ca/upcoming-scheduled-mass-intentions/ for the most current weekly schedule.
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Stewardship Prayer
O Lord, giver of life and source of freedom,
I know that all I have received is from Your hand.
Gracious and Loving Father,
You call us to be stewards of your abundance,
the caretakers of all You have entrusted to us.
Help us to always use Your gifts wisely
and teach us to share them generously.
Send the Holy Spirit to work through us,
bring Your message to those we serve.
May our faithful stewardship bear witness
to the love of Jesus Christ in our lives.
We pray with grateful hearts,
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
ESTABLISHED 2005
15 COLUMBIA DRIVE, WINNIPEG MANITOBA, CANADA R3Y 0R5
PHONE: 204-488-3977 FAX: 204-488-3998 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.STGIANNA.CA