PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORIDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
1. TODAY we celebrate the TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORIDINARY TIME
• Together in The Mission - as of September 1 Together in Mission program takes over the current Sharing God’s Gifts and is inaugurated by our archdiocese to bring us together in helping the most needy.
• Please note, that we will still use the Sharing God’s Gifts envelopes for this and for the 2027 year as they have already been ordered.
2. THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
• Tuesday, September 8 - THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (feast)
3. GROUPS’ MEETINGS
• ST. CECILIA CHOIR – Friday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m.
• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Sunday, September 13 - Executive at 6:00 p.m. General, for all members at 7:00 p.m.
4. REGISTRATION FOR SATURDAY CATECHISM CLASSES - 2026/27
• Will be on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by the entrance to the church from the parking lot.
• Applications for religion classes will be available on our website at the end of August. Please print, complete & bring them to registration along with the adequate payment and documents.
• The first class will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
• Please note that the last day to register your children into the program is: Saturday, October 3, right before the religion classes in the Holy Ghost School!
• We WILL NOT accept applications after this deadline for the First Communion and Confirmation classes!
5. CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE - TAG DAY
• Catholic Women’s League will be holding their Annual Tag Day on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 before all Masses.
• All proceeds are in support of the education of Polish Seminaries in Obra, Poland. Ladies are very grateful for any donations.
6. OCIA (former RCIA) PROGRAM 2026/27
• Order of Christian Initiation for Adults is open to new candidates & will start in September 2026. If you or someone you know, has not been baptised but has a desire to learn about Catholic faith and/or become a Catholic, please call our parish office before September 15. The first meet-and-greet meeting will be on Sunday, September 27 following the 9:30 am mass. Please gather in the foyer by the parking lot entrance to the church.
7. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
• Invites those who suffered the loss of a loved one and those caring for a sick person to our meetings.
• The first meeting after summer break will be on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the boardroom downstairs.
8. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027
• We are beginning preparations for World Youth Day in South Korea, which will take place at the turn of July and August 2027.
• Youth (16-35 years of age) interested in going are asked to contact Fr. Wojtek.
• We already have a group of 25 participants interested in taking part. If anyone else would like to join this unforgettable experience, please contact Fr. Wojtek as soon as possible.
9. PAINTING, WINDOWS FIXING & FENCE UPGRADE
• In total, we have collected $427,355.71 for painting of the church and for all the additional repairs.
• We are now concluding this special collection as our goals have been accomplished!
• The windows will be fixed before the winter and soon the fence to block off the alcoves around the church will be put up to better protect our property.
• We are so proud of YOU, the Holy Ghost Community, who came together and made this project possible! THANK YOU for your generosity!!
10. REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL
• Various institutions and organizations are given support as a way of commemorating a love one in memory of the deceased. We ask that you please remember our Holy Ghost parish in your will allocation.
• Through your parish you receive the Sacraments, especially Eucharist and Reconciliation with the Lord. These sacraments are vessels leading to eternity. Through your act of kindness we, the Church of Holy Ghost will be able to provide the most important food for life and spread the love God gives us through Sacraments and the works of his Church.
• Also, remember your parish when commemorating your loved one through donations in lieu of flowers during the funeral preparation. This is one of the ways to support the church and to contribute to its growth.
• Sincere thank you for any kind of help you provide!
