PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 22, 2026
1. TODAY – February 22 – FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
• Today following all Masses our secretaries are giving away income tax receipts.
• These will be also available for pick up personally in our parish office during office hours until Friday, February 27.
• Unclaimed receipts will be mailed the following Monday
2. LENTEN DEVOTIONS:
• Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (Pol)
• Lenten Lamentations (Gorzkie Żale): Sundays at 5:15 p.m. (Pol)
3. GROUPS’ MEETINGS:
• RCIA – Sunday, February 22 & March 1 following the Mass at 9:30 a.m.
• PARISH MISSION GROUP MAMI – Wednesday, February 25 following the evening Mass.
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
• YOUTH (12-16 years of age) – Friday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m.
• YOUTH (17-35 years of age) – Saturday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
• CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE – Sunday, March 1 following the 9:30 a.m. Mass
4. LENTEN RETREAT (in Polish language):
• Will be from March 1 to 4 and will be led by Fr. Arkadiusz Sedzielowski OMI
o Sunday, March 1 – Masses at 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
o Monday, March 2 – Masses at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm
o Tuesday, March 3 – Masses at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm
o Wednesday, March 4 – Masses at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm
5. LENTEN CONFESSION
• With participation of priest for other parishes will be in our church on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 pm
6. PAINTING OF THE CHURCH
• To date we have collected $356,422.00.
• Thanks to your generosity we have started the painting project with hope to finish it before Easter of 2026.
• During painting of the church, weekday Masses will be celebrated in the chapel, while Sunday Masses (that includes the Saturday evening Mass) - in the parish hall. We will keep you informed of any changes.
• 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!
7. YEAR 2026 SUNDAY OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
• Are ready for pick from our parish office during week days.
• We ask to please check the name and address to ensure you are picking up the right set. Also, please call the office with address changes, to ensure our records have your accurate information!
8. MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE
• We are offering a Marriage Prep Course for all those who are planning to be married in the year 2026 (if you did not complete the online course) and 2027.
• It will be held on the weekend of April 10, 11 and 12 (Friday to Sunday).
• This course is mandatory as it is a prerequisite in our Archdiocese.
• For more information and to register please call our parish office.
9. CABARET RAK AND THE MARITAL CABARET
• Polish Gymnastic Association Sokół Winnipeg invites everyone to the performance of Cabaret RAK and the MARITAL Cabaret on Sunday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sokół Hall located at 717 Manitoba Ave.
• Come for an evening of laughter in relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Tickets $50.00 - for more information please call Marian Jaworski at 204.294.4078.
10. DAY OF THE FALLEN SOLDIERS
• On Sunday, March 1, after the Holy Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew Bobola Church, The Polish Gazette Club invites everyone to a short artistic program commemorating the steadfastness and readiness to make the ultimate sacrifice of Polish priests in the face of communist oppression in Poland during the decades of the Polish People's Republic.
11. 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!
12.PRAYER FOR OUR DECEASED
+ Krystyna ZBROG – Funeral will be on Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 am
„Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord”
