HOLY SPIRIT Parish sep. 4, to sep. 10 2006
Mon.	Sep. 04	OFFICE CLOSED – Labor Day
Tue.	Sep. 05	9:30am Rosary Making 1:30pm Seniors’ Meeting 7:00pm CWL Craft Sale Org. Meeting 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm RCIA 7:30pm Inn from the Cold - Coordinators
Wed.	Sep. 06	7:30pm Jr. High Youth Group 7:30pm K of C General Meeting 7:30pm Men’s Prayer Group 7:30pm Choir Practice for 9:00am Mass
Thu.	Sep. 07	9:30am Mom’s Group 7:30pm Come To The Table Team Meeting
Fri.	Sep. 08	9:00am to 3:00 pm Adoration
Sun.	Sep. 10	9:00am Baptism during Mass INN FROM THE COLD

We WELCOME Edleanne Salinas into our Holy Spirit Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.

	Congratulations to the following couples who were married at Holy Spirit Parish.
	Laura McCreanor & Robert Randall Angela Champagne &Shawn Kubik

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Please include the following in your prayers: Carlito Caldeo, Frank Budda, Richard Rollett, Tricia Antoni, Sharon Schnell and Jan Foraie.

OFFICE CLOSURE: Our Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 4^th for Labor Day.

Regular Office Hours will resume on Sept. 5/06.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will start at 9:00am and end with Benediction at 3:00pm every Friday as of September 8^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.

MOMS’ GROUP will come together once again on Sept. 7/06.

HOLY SPIRIT SENIORS’ (50+) general meeting will be held at the Church on September 5^th, 2006 at 1:30pm.

rosary making will start again on Tuesday, Sept., 5/06.

	Knights Of Columbus
♦ General Meeting: Wednesday, Sept 6^th following the 7:00pm Mass. ♦ Executive Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 27^th @ 7:30pm.

	22^nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
“Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit, comes from above,” says St. James in the second reading. But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Good stewardship is not optional; it is the hallmark of our faith.

PASTORAL ASSISTANT: We welcome Virginia Battiste to the Pastoral Staff at Holy Spirit Parish.

Fr. EDWARD HOSPET will be away from Aug. 27^th to Sept. 22^nd to attend a program in Canadian Enculturation at St. Joseph’s Seminary.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mary and Syl Zacher on their 40^th Wedding Anniversary celebrated last weekend. We pray for God’s continued blessings on you and your family.

presentation on PILGRIMAGE will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14/06 at 7:00pm in the Jubilee Room at Holy Spirit Church. A Delegate from Collette Vacations will be available to answer any questions.

DEDICATION CEREMONY of the Reserved Sacrament Chapel is scheduled for Sept. 23^rd at the Saturday evening Mass at 5:00pm at the hands of Bishop Frederick Henry. Please mark your calendars and join us in this celebration.

MEMORIAL MASS for Veronica Lidster at Holy Spirit Church 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. For more information, visit www.cssd.ab.ca or call.

Bishop’s Dinner 2006 is being held on September 27^th at the Roundup Centre. Cocktails 6:00pm - Dinner 7:00pm. Dress: Business Attire - Cost $125 per person or $1000 per table of 8. For tickets, please contact.

CHALLENGE GIRL’S LEADERSHIP CLUB is for ages 10 to 16 who meet weekly for fun and friendship with Christ. An information evening will be held on Sept. 7/06 at St. Albert the Great at 6:30pm. For further information call Eileen or go online to: www.challengeclubs.org.

HELP A YOUNG MOM with the tasks of motherhood. Please call Colleen for more information.

	Catholic Women’s League
♦ 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.	Sep. 04	8:30am		Maria Cabral RIP
Tue.	Sep. 05	8:30am		Eileen, John, Ann & Sean Tully RIP
The Beverly		10:00am		Zita McDonald RIP
Wed.	Sep. 06	8:30am 7:00pm		Lisa Glynn-Scott RIP Intentions of The Bedingfield Family
Thu.	Sep. 07	8:30am 7:00pm		Frank Treacy RIP Memorial Mass for Veronica Lidster
Fri.	Sep. 08	8:30am		Sor Luz Guido RIP

			Weekend Masses
Sat.	Sep. 09	5:00pm		Paul & Jola Collins RIP
Sun.	Sep. 10	9:00am 11:00am 7:00pm		Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish Juan Marquinez RIP Intentions of Art, Bonnie, Stacey & Devin McRae
Our Lady of Peace 11:00am Intentions of Ryan Martin

THE BOOK OF GENESIS is being studied Thursday mornings at St. Gerard’s Church starting Sept. 7/06. For further information call.

MOUNT St. FRANCIS announces a special Franciscan spirituality twilight series on successive Tuesday evenings from Sept. 12 to 26. For more information call.

	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.

COME TO THE TABLE team meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7^th at 7:30pm.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Sr. Darlene Madore, fcJ will return on September 27^th with part 2 of the Gospel of John. Contact Agnes if you have any questions.

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.

PASTORAL CARE COURSE begins on Sept. 19^th and ends Oct. 24^th, 2006. Please call for registration or further information.

PALLIATIVE CARE COURSE begins on Sept. 27^th and ends Oct. 25 ^th, 2006. Please call for registration or further information.

ECUMENISM AT THE PARISH LEVEL: This workshop will be held on Sept. 9^th from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. Join us as we explore ways in which each of us can contribute to the promotion of Christian unity. Participants should be familiar with the concept of ecumenism. Call Anna to register.

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

Tom was being evaluated for mental problems and was asked by the doctor, "If a train was coming down the hallway toward you, what would you do?" Tom replied, "I would get in my helicopter and fly away!" The doctor then asked, "Where did you get a helicopter?" Tom replied, "The same place you got your silly train!"