HOLY SPIRIT Parish Aug. 28 to sep. 3, 2006
Tue.	Aug. 29	7:00pm RCIA Meeting & Retreat
Wed.	Aug. 30	NO EVENING MASS 7:30pm K of C Executive Meeting
Fri.	Sep. 01	9:00am to 12:00 NOON Adoration
Sat.	Sep. 02	5:00pm Baptism during Mass

	We WELCOME the following children into our Holy Spirit Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Mark Bamboukian Tristan Goncalves Cole Lynch Rylee Murray Ryan Nagel John Osea

	Congratulations to the following couples who were joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Christopher Russell & Bryana Straker Gary Fraser & Stacey Cross Shawn Robillard & Shantell Honoroski Dean Haug & Miriam Gooselin

PRAY FOR THE SICK: If the healing ministry means anything, it is a promise that no person will suffer alone. Please include the following in your prayers: Carlito Caldeo, Frank Budda, Richard Rollett, Tricia Antoni and Jan Foraie.

COMING SOON TO HOLY SPIRIT PARISH: Lighthouse Catholic Media Audio CD Program. Rekindle and enrich your faith with professionally recorded presentations from leading Catholic clergy, theologians and lay speakers. Look for the display stand in the gathering area, with sales commencing on the weekend of September 16 and 17.

Regular Office Hours will resume on Tues., Sept. 5/06. Office hours are listed on the front of the bulletin.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will start at 9:00am and end with Benediction at 3:00pm every Friday as of September 6^th, 2006.

PRAY THE ROSARY: Join the Knights of Columbus to pray the Rosary on Wednesday, September 6^th at 6:30pm in the Chapel of the Annunciation.

Wednesday 7:00pm Mass will resume on Sept. 6/06.

MOM’S GROUP will come together once again on Thursday, September 7^th, 2006.

Retrouvaille for married couples experiencing difficulty begins September 22-24. To register please call.

	Knights Of Columbus
♦ Executive Meeting: Wednesday, Aug. 30^th @ 7:30pm. ♦ General Meeting: Wednesday, Sept 6^th following the 7:00pm Mass.

	21^st Sunday In Ordinary Time
In today’s first reading, Joshua challenges the people to decide whom they will serve. Recalling God’s faithfulness to them and to their ancestors, the people declare, “We also will serve the Lord, for He is our God.” May we, too, be mindful of God’s gifts to us and renew our commitment to serve Him with grateful hearts.

PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND WITH ROME “Remembering Pope John Paul II.” Our Parish will be organizing this Pilgrimage from April 12^th to April 24^th, 2007. For details contact Fr. Jack at 251-3381. Brochures are available in the gathering area or you can email the Parish Office at pilgrim@holyspiritparish.net. A presentation on the Pilgrimage will be held at Holy Spirit Parish on Thursday, September 14^th, 2006 at 7:00pm.

GOOD BYE: to Maria Blote, Sharon Low and Diana Fung who have been members of this Parish and have contributed in many ways with their gifts of time and talent especially in the music ministry.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Our brother Knights would like to thank all the Parishioners who volunteered their time to the Feed The Hungry Dinner on Sunday, August 20^th, 2006. Without you, your support for events like this is just not possible. Thanks again and God Bless!

OUTDOOR MASS with Bishop Fred Henry Presiding will be held at 11:00am in Calgary, on Sunday, Sept. 24^th at the Father Lacombe Care Centre Grounds (332-146 Ave. SE).

MEMORIAL MASS: There will be a Memorial Mass for Veronica Lidster at Holy Spirit Parish at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 7^th, 2006.

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please be advised that classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 5^th, 2006. Our School District offers a half day Kindergarten program for children who will be five years old by the last day of February 2007. The student’s birth certificate should be presented at the time of registration. Children in grade one, must be six years old by the last day of February 2007. For more information, visit www.cssd.ab.ca or call.

	Catholic Women’s League
♦ CWL Annual Book Sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16^th. Please drop off your used books and videos in the bin provided in the foyer of the church. Call Caterina for details or to volunteer. ♦ Craft Sale Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 5^th at 7:00pm. All ladies are invited to attend. ♦ Executive Meeting: Monday, Sept 11^th at 7:00pm. ♦ General Meeting: Monday, Sept 25^th at 7:30pm

			Weekday Masses Chapel of the Annunciation
Mon.	Aug. 28	8:30am		Rose Anne Chung RIP
Tue.	Aug. 29	8:30am 9:00am		Norman Gillham RIP Opening Mass for Staff / Parish Schools
Wed.	Aug. 30	8:30am		Emily Luptak RIP
Thu.	Aug. 31	8:30am		Angie Bedingfield RIP
Fri.	Sep. 01	8:30am		Veronica Gusikoski RIP

			Weekend Masses
Sat.	Sep. 02	5:00pm		Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish
Sun.	Sep. 03	9:00am 11:00am 7:00pm		Lisa Glynn-Scott RIP Flor Weissbock RIP Alec, Pat, Mary & Brenda Greenwood RIP
Our Lady of Peace 11:00am Intentions of Brenda Frostad

may HE rest in peace Ronald Verdi Our deepest sympathies to his family.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Sr. Darlene Madore, fcJ will return on September 27^th with part 2 of the Gospel of John. Our regular studies will resume at 9:15am on September 13^th. Contact Agnes at 253-1740 if you have any questions.

	Volunteer / STEWARDSHIP weekend “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1Peter 4:10) Join us on the weekend of
Sept. 9^th and 10^th, 2006 after all the Masses for signing up to share your gifts of time and talent to build-up the body of Christ, our faith community at Holy Spirit Parish. Representatives from all of our parish ministries will be available to answer questions about the many opportunities to serve God through our community.

Bishop’s Dinner 2006 is being held on Wednesday, September 27^th at the Roundup Centre. This year’s recipients are: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, Calgary Catholic Family Service, Calgary Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Brooks. Cocktails 6:00pm - Dinner 7:00pm. Dress: Business Attire - Cost $125 per person or $1000 per table of 8. For tickets, please contact.

SENIORS’ CARDS will resume on Sept., 11^th, 2006 at 1:30pm.

♦ Senior High Youth Night: Please join us as we begin again on Monday, September 11^th at 7:00pm.

♦ Junior High Youth Night will begin on September 6^th. Begin with Mass at 7pm.

Join us as we figure out the puzzle of life’s many pieces.

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH RETREAT

“Eucharistic Spirituality”

“Eucharist Unfolding”

Come and invite a friend to our Parish Mission Retreat. Directed by The Redemptorist Mission Team, Fr. David Cottingham, C.Ss.R. and Rev. Mr. Bob Williston (Permanent Deacon) from Sunday, September, 17^th to Wednesday, September 20^th.

Sun. 7:00pm Evening Mass and Reflection “RECEIVE”

Receptivity is a key Christian posture to a life of grace. But how do we receive? What are some helpful hints to being an “open” person?

Mon. 8:30am Morning Mass with Homily.

7:00pm Evening Reflection “GIVE THANKS”

The word “Eucharist” means to give thanks. How can we foster a deeper “attitude of gratitude” in our lives?

Tue. 8:30am.Morning Mass with Homily.

7:00pm Evening Reflection “BREAK”

How is Christ’s brokenness a saving event for us? What about our own personal brokenness? How can we seek healing and wholeness? The evening ends with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Wed. 8:30am. Devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help (No morning Mass)

7:00pm Evening Mass and Reflection “SHARE”

Sharing who we are and what gifts we have is part of becoming a Eucharistic People. Jesus calls us out to a wonderful mission of self-giving, building his Kingdom by our love.

TELECARE invites new volunteers to join its Christian based listening/caring phone line. A comprehensive training program begins Sept. 25^th. An information evening will be held on Sept. 18 or 20 at Christian Reformed Church. Call John for further information.

Transitions a 15-week program for newly separated or divorced Catholics starts Wednesday, September 27, 2006. For more information or registration please contact.

Active Catholic Adults next meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Sept. 10^th at St. Mary's Rectory Lower Hall (219-18^th Ave. SW) Topic: Health & Wellness with information about summer hikes. New Members Welcome.

FATHER JACK’S CHUCKLE CORNER

Old man Sam was a witness in a burglary case. The defense lawyer asked Sam, "Did you see my client commit this burglary?" "Yes," said Sam, "I saw him plainly take the goods." The lawyer asks Sam again, "Sam, this happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?" "Yes," says Sam, "I saw him do it." Then the lawyer asks Sam, "Sam, listen, you are 80 years old and your eye sight is probably bad. Just how far can you see at night?" Sam says, "I can see the moon, how far is that?"