PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD SUNDAY – MAY 17, 2026
1. TODAY, THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD – May 17, 2026
2. NEXT WEEK WE CELEBRATE:
• Thursday, May 21 – ST. EUGENE DE MAZENOD, PRIEST (feast of the Oblate Fathers)
o We wish our Priests and all the Oblate Fathers many blessings on their apostolic journey!
• Saturday, May 23 – THE END OF CATECHETICAL YEAR MASS
o A solemn Mass with the participation of children and parents will be celebrated on Saturday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m. After the Mass, certificates will be distributed. We invite all the Catechists, RCIA and Children’s Liturgy leaders to participate.
• Sunday, May 24 – PENTECOSTAL SUNDAY
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:
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
• ST. CECILIA CHOIR – Friday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m.
• YOUTH (17-35 years of age) - Saturday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m.
• RCIA – Sunday, May 24 following the Mass at 9:30 a.m. (last meeting)
• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – have moved their meeting to Sunday, Jun 7. The meeting on May 24 is cancelled!
5. PARISH FEAST (PICNIC) – PENTECOSTAL SUNDAY
o Falls on Sunday, May 24. That day we invite everyone to a parish picnic following Sunday morning Masses, on our parking lot.
o Polish Gymnastic Association Sokół Winnipeg and Parish Youth Group will be organizing the entertainment for the youngest and older parishioners!
o Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League will be serving delicious Polish food, coffee & cake - all at affordable prices.
o All proceeds from the picnic will go directly toward supporting the church. Please come to celebrate as a parish community
o Please note that 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.
6. 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 in the afternoon and on Saturday, May 30 also in the afternoon. Thank you!
7. 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!
8. 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!
9. PAINTING OF THE CHURCH
• To date we have collected $415,805.00.
• 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!
10. PRAYER FOR OUR DECEASED
+ LAURA WINTERS – Burial will on Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. at HG Cemetery
„Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord”
