PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – FEBRUARY 8, 2026
1. TODAY – February 8 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
2. THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE
• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – ST. SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN (memorial)
• SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 – ST. CYRIL, MONK & ST. METHODUS, BISHOP (memorial)
3. GROUPS’ MEETINGS
• RCIA – Sunday, February 8 & 15 following the Mass at 9:30 am.
• RCIA LEDEARS – Wednesday, February 11 following the evening Mass
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 pm.
• YOUTH (12 – 16) – Friday, February 13 at 5:45 pm, 10 - 1150 Narin Ave, ACTIVATE
• YOUTH (17 – 35) – Saturday, February 14 at 6:00 pm.
• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 pm Executive & 7:00 pm all members.
4. RCIA - ELECTION or ENROLLMENT BY NAME
• Will be held on Sunday, February 15 during the 9:30 am Mass.
• Enrollment by Name is the liturgical rite that closes the period of Catechumenate.
• This year Janice, Angela, Sydney (catechumens) and Isabella, Spencer, Frederick, Melissa & Monika (candidates) are discerning the next step in their formation. Some of them will sign their names in the Enrollment Book.
• Please continue to pray for them, their sponsors, and leaders as they prepare for this milestone on their journey of faith.
5. PAINTING OF THE CHURCH
• To date we have collected $352,852.00.
• 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!
6. PERSONAL INCOME TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2025
• Will be ready for pick up downstairs by entrance to the Church Hall on Saturday, February 21 following the 5:00 pm Mass and on Sunday, February 22 following all morning Masses.
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. 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!
10. PRAYER FOR OUR DECEASED
+ Czesława KIELSKA – Funeral was on Friday, February 6
+ Peter SLIWA - Funeral will be on Friday, February 27 at 10:00 am followed by burial in the Assumption Cemetery
„Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord”
