PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
PENTECOST SUNDAY – MAY 24, 2026
1. TODAY, PENTECOST SUNDAY – MAY 24, 2026 & The World Day of Prayers for the Church in China
• Today we are having our Parish Picnic
o We invite everyone to a parish picnic following Sunday morning Masses, on our parking lot. Polish Gymnastic Association Sokół Winnipeg and Parish Youth Group will be organizing the entertainment for the youngest and older parishioners! Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League will be serving delicious Polish food, coffee & cake - all at affordable prices.
o There will be no evening Mass that day!
o PLENARY INDULGENCE - on the parish feast day everyone who is in the state of grace, receives Communion and says a prayer in the intentions of the Holy Father can receive a plenary indulgence for them or for one purgatory soul.
2. NEXT WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
• Monday, May 25 - BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (memorial)
• Tuesday, May 26 – ST. PHILIP NERI, PRIEST (memorial)
• Sunday, May 31 – THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY (solemnity)
3. MAY DEVOTIONS
• May is a month dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary as a sign of special love towards Her. May devotions will be held before the evening Mass (except Thursday) i.e. at 6:30 p.m. during the weekdays and at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays (except the 1st Saturday of the month).
4. GROUPS’ MEETINGS:
• RCIA – Sunday, May 24 following the Mass at 9:30 a.m. (last meeting)
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m.
• ST. CECILIA CHOIR – Friday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m.
• YOUTH (12-16 years of age) - Friday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. Bowling experience in Uptown Alley
5. RUMMAGE SALE
• As every year, Catholic Women’s League is organizing a GIANT sale of used items!
• The Rummage Sale will be on Friday, May 29 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the school gym.
• Ladies are asking for new and gently used household items, small appliances in working order, dishes, decorations, toys, clothes, books etc. They will not accept microwaves & televisions. Items can be dropped off to the parish office until Thursday, May 28 and after, directly to the school gym.
• Ladies are also asking for help with moving items to the school gym and to clean up after the sale. Men are needed especially – if you are available - please come on Thursday, May 28 at 12:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m.
6. INSTALLATION OF THE CEMETERY BENCHES
• We are in a process of expansion and beautification of the area around Columbarium. With the spring coming fast, we are now at the point of installation of the three cemetery benches on the outside path around the half-moon walls with the niches.
• As of today, two of the benches have been sponsored by: Lucy and Henryk Gacon and by Peter Nawrot. We are grateful to them for supporting this initiative.
• One more bench is still available for sponsorship. The cost is $2,500. If you would like to be one of the sponsors and have your name engraved on the bench, please contact Maggie, the Cemetery Manager, at our office number. We appreciate your consideration!
7. 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!
8. PAINTING OF THE CHURCH
• To date we have collected $416,205.00.
• We continue to ask for your financial support to fully cover the total cost of the project. Donations may be made using the blue envelopes marked “Church Painting.” Once again, we sincerely thank all donors — God bless you!
9. SINCERE APPRECAIATION TO:
• Parish organizations, Sokół Winnipeg & all the sponsors for putting together our parish picnic. We are grateful for your talents!
• Lucy & Henryk Gacon & Peter Nawrot for sponsoring the cemetery benches.
• Joe Gubala & his team for cleaning up the area around the church.
• Everyone who, in many different ways, contributes to & supports our parish!
10. PAYER FOR OUR DECEASED
+ Jean DELL – funeral was last Thursday, May 21
+ Ted SOBIESKI – burial will be on Monday, May 25 at 11:15 p.m. at HG Cemetery (following the 10:00 am service at St Theresa Church)
„Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord”