PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORIDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
1. TODAY we celebrate the TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORIDINARY TIME
• Today, we welcome in our parish our new pastor Fr. Andrzej Sowa OMI
• Today, before all Masses, Catholic Women’s League is holding their Annual Tag Day. All proceeds are in support of the education of Polish Seminaries in Obra, Poland. Ladies are very grateful for any donations.
2. THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
• Monday, September 14 - THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS (feast)
• Tuesday, September 15 - OUR LADY OF SORROWS (memorial)
• Wednesday, September 16 - STS. CORNELIUS, POPE & CYPRIAN, BISHOP; MARTYRS (memorial)
3. GROUPS’ MEETINGS
• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Sunday, September 13 - Executive at 6:00 p.m. General, for all members at 7:00 p.m.
• LEISURE CLUB – Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 p.m.
• ST. CECILIA CHOIR – Friday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m.
• PARISH YOUTH GROUP (17 to 35) – Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m.
4. REGISTRATION FOR SATURDAY CATECHISM CLASSES - 2026/27
• Took place yesterday.
• Applications for religion classes are still available on our website – you may complete them and bring to the first day of classes.
• 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. 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.
6. 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.
7. CATHOLIC WOMEN”S LEAGUE
• Will be making perogies in our parish hall and are inviting volunteers to come help on Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m.
8. 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!!
9. 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.
• More information can be found in large envelopes placed on the table by the parking lot entrance to the church. Please take it home with you.
• Please note, that you can still use the Sharing God’s Gifts envelopes for this collection and for the 2027 year as they have already been ordered.
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!