HOLY SPIRIT Parish OCT. 16 to OCT. 22, 2006
Mon.	Oct. 16	1:00pm Seniors’ Cards 7:00pm Living the Word Fellowship 7:00pm CWL Executive Meeting 7:00pm Sr. High Youth Group 7:00pm Rainbows Team Meeting
Tue.	Oct. 17	9:30am Rosary Making 7:00pm Youth Advisory Council 7:00pm Finance Meeting 7:00pm Inn From The Cold Coordinators 7:00pm Ministers of Communion Workshop 7:30pm Craft Night 7:30pm RCIA
Wed.	Oct. 18	9:15am Bible Class – Sr. Darlene Session 4 4:30pm Catechism Class Registration 7:30pm Jr. High Youth Group 7:30pm Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
Thu.	Oct. 19	9:30am Moms’ Group 7:00pm Reader’s Workshop 7:00pm Choir Practice for 7:00pm Mass 7:00pm Rainbows 7:30pm Choir Practice for 11:00am Mass
Fri.	Oct. 20	9:00am to 3:00pm Adoration
Sun.	Oct. 22	11:00am Baptism During Mass 10:00am First Reconciliation Instruction World Mission Sunday

We WELCOME Luke Zebak into our Holy Spirit Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.

Congratulations to Alain Jodoin & Genevieve Bradley who were married at Holy Spirit Parish:

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Betty Dorn, Ethel Kemp, Sherri Saunders, Ernie Mazur, Harold Sylven, Carlito Caldeo, Tricia Antoni, and Tanya Maloney.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Sr. Darlene Madore, fcj continues with session 4 of 8 on Part II of The Gospel of John: The approaching “Hour” of Jesus. For further information contact Agnes.

RCIC SPONSORS NEEDED: Wanted, someone who loves children and is willing to help sponsor a child into the Catholic Faith. Contact Ella if you can help.

fall trialogue: Muslims, Jews, Christians – Reconciling our religious expectations with a secular, democratic society St. Gerard’s Church 2:30-5:00pm on Sunday, October 29^th.

	Knights Of Columbus
♦ Executive Meeting: Oct. 25^th after the 7:00pm Mass. ♦ Pancake Breakfast: Oct. 29^th after the 9 & 11am Masses. ♦ General Meeting: Wed. Nov. 1^st after the 7:00pm Mass.

	28^th Sunday In Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to have treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I own keep me from following Jesus?

Holy Trinity CWL invite you to come and hear “Why and how can I be ecumenical” on November 1^st. Contact Marilyn for further information.

Ecumenism: A Worldwide Perspective 10am–3pm November 4^th & 5^th at Sandstone Ecumenical Centre, 1100 Berkshire Blvd NW. Morning session: Rev. Dr. Ishmael Noko, General Secretary Lutheran World Federation. Afternoon session: panel with leaders of the local churches, moderated by Dr. Michael Duggan. Call for further information.

Feast of St. Luke celebration for Pastoral Care Workers and Health Care Professionals will be held Wed, Oct 18^th starting with Mass at 6:15pm (FCJ Chapel), followed by Dinner and talk by Dr. Bershad. Tickets are $25 and guests are welcome. Call for reservations.

Transitions a 15-week program for newly separated or divorced Catholics starts on Mon., Oct. 16, at St. Luke’s Parish in Calgary. Contact to register.

a song for rachel 8^th Annual Benefit Concert will be held at Our Lady of Grace on November 3^rd at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets by phoning. Cost is $10.00 single and $25.00 per family.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT October 20 - 22, 2006 - offers Post-Abortion Healing and Reconciliation. For more information please call this confidential line: in Calgary or (Toll Free).

Marriage Encounter Weekend: Oct 27-29 Call Bert or Maureen at 246-6624 to register for this one of a kind marriage enrichment opportunity.

Restoring Hope: Engaging the Community – An awareness and fundraising event to support the Mennonite Central Committee’s prison ministry. The event is going to take place at 7:00pm on October 26, 2006 at the Dalhousie Community Church in Calgary. Tickets are $25.00. Call for further information.

Catholic Women’s League

♦ Birthright Week: The crib will be set up in the gathering area, for donations of baby items until Oct. 21^st. Items requested are: crib sheets, under shirts, receiving blankets, soothers and teething rings. Please NO toys or car seats. ♦ Executive Meeting: Monday, Oct. 16^th at 7:00pm. ♦ General Meeting: Monday, Oct. 23^rd at 7:30pm. Come and hear Kim Turner speak on how to protect ourselves from “Identity Theft”.

			Weekday Masses Chapel of the Annunciation
Mon.	Oct. 16	8:30am		Daniel Petiot RIP
Tue.	Oct. 17	8:30am		Dale Flichel RIP
The Beverly		10:00am		Gordon Kelly RIP
Wed.	Oct. 18	8:30am 7:00pm		Joan & Gail Turner RIP Pauline Gerrie RIP
Thu.	Oct. 19	8:30am		Clifford Keating RIP
Fri.	Oct. 20	8:30am		Zanna Marie Cruikshank RIP

		Weekend Masses
Sat.	Oct. 21		5:00pm	Reginald MacEachern RIP
Sun.	Oct. 22		9:00am 11:00am 7:00pm	Stella & Frank Kohen RIP Paul Valerio RIP Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish
Our Lady of Peace 11:00am Kathy Fazikas RIP

may HE rest in peace Frank Budda Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Ecumenical Bible Study: Sacred Heart & Christ Church are co-sponsoring a seven week study on the Parables of Jesus: Nurturing Spiritual Growth, starting at 7pm on Tuesday, October 17, at Sacred Heart Church. Following the presentation, join us for the bible study sessions on Thursdays, 1-2:30pm or Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. To register and for further information call.

ADULT STUDY: “How Shall We Then Live?” Overcoming Fear, Living by Faith in challenging times. A time of reflection and personal growth through scripture study, sharing and prayer facilitated by Pastoral Assistant, Virginia Battiste. Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm for six weeks beginning October 24^th. Contact Virginia for further information.

Readers Workshop: All readers and lectors, new and experienced, who have not attended a Readers Workshop are reminded to attend the last workshop on Thursday, October 19^th at 7:00pm.

1^st RECONCILIATION 2006: Information is available from the Church Office.

Instructional Sessions for Children and Parents will be held on Sundays, Oct. 22 & 29, Nov. 5 & 19 from 10:10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., between the two Sunday A.M. Masses. Volunteers are needed to help with the children for these sessions. Contact Virginia if you are able to assist.

Also plan to set aside the following dates:

1) Sat., Nov. 25, 10:00 a.m. – Noon: 1^st Reconciliation Retreat.

2) Sat., Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. – Noon: Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

♦ Senior High Youth Night: Monday, Oct. 16^th at 7:00pm.

♦ Junior High Youth Night: Wed., Oct. 18^th. Begin with Mass at 7pm.

Extraordinary Ministers Of Communion Workshop: All Eucharistic Ministers, new and experienced, who have not attended a Workshop are reminded to attend the last workshop on Tuesday, October 17^th at 7:00pm.

AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION with Joan Cartlidge, fcJ, Finding God in the events of your life. Join us for three Tuesday’s Oct. 17, Nov. 21 & Dec. 19^th from 7 to 9pm at the FCJ centre. Cost: Donation - call to register.

Lost in Traffic the stage production is coming to Calgary. This compelling presentation on Human Trafficking will be held on Nov. 8^th at 7:30pm at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4747 30th St. SE. It is suitable for ages 14 and up. Tickets available at Universal Church Supplies – Regular admission: $12; Students and seniors: $10.

poverty presentation: Join members of the Holy Spirit Inn from the Cold team for a presentation on poverty in Calgary called 'Inns, Tractors and Social Justice." The event will be held at the parish on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00pm. We will look at the prevalence of poverty in Calgary and consider ways we can act to reduce the impact of the social problem in our city.

CLEAR WATER ACADEMY, an authentic Catholic Boys and Girls school, is having an open house on Thursday, October 19^th from 7:00 to 9:00pm. For further information, call Mrs. Silvana Poissant.

	Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday We are reminded today to give back to God what is God’s. Surely that is our love, our good will, our prayer of praise and thanksgiving. It is also to be generous in our service and support.
As we prepare for next week’s World Mission Sunday, let us pray for all who work in the worldwide mission field and remember to give generously to the collection on behalf of the missions.

catechism class registration for children of Catholic faith, in grades 1-6 who attend public or private schools, or are home schooled, will be on Wednesday, October 18 from 4:30 to 5:30pm at Holy Spirit Church. For information call Pat at 281-6550 or the Parish office.

spiritual direction training program is a two-year certificate part-time program starting Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2008. For further information call.

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

FATHER JACK’S CHUCKLE CORNER

My husband bought me a mood ring the other day. When I’m in a good mood it turns green. When I’m in a bad mood, it leaves a red mark on his forehead.