HOLY SPIRIT Parish OCT. 30 to Nov. 05, 2006
Mon.	Oct. 30	1:00pm Seniors’ Cards 7:00pm Living the Word Fellowship 7:00pm Sr. High Youth Group
Tue.	Oct. 31	9:30am Rosary Making 7:30pm Adult Study 7:30pm RCIA
Wed.	Nov. 01	ALL SAINTS DAY 9:15am Bible Class – Sr. Darlene Session 6 7:30pm Jr. High Youth Group 7:30pm K of C General Meeting
Thu.	Nov. 02	ALL SOULS DAY 9:30am Moms’ Group 7:00pm Choir Practice for 7:00pm Mass 7:00pm Rainbows 7:30pm Men’s Prayer Group 7:30pm Choir Practice for 11:00am Mass
Fri.	Nov. 03	9:00am to 3:00pm Adoration
Sat.	Nov. 04	5:00pm Baptism during Mass 10:00am Children’s Choir Practice
Sun.	Nov. 05	10:10am 1st Reconciliation Parents & Children

	We WELCOME the following children into our Holy Spirit Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Michael Dean Katrina Dietrich - Jenkins Ayla Bates Hailey Bates

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: Ethel Kemp, Thelma Meaden, Sherri Saunders, Harold Sylven, Tanya Maloney, Maria Reichl, Tricia Antoni, and Wendy Lang.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Sr. Darlene Madore, fcj continues with session 6 of 8 on Part II of The Gospel of John. For further information contact Agnes.

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. Brochures are available in the gathering area or the Parish Office.

Coffee after Masses: Through our newly established “Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry” we will be serving coffee after Masses, beginning Sunday, November 5^th. Through this Ministry, we hope and pray that people will share a few moments together, visiting with each other, and that this Hospitality Ministry will become firmly established as a ministry at our Church.

Please join us for a special Mass on November 2^nd at 7:00pm in memory of your loved one. The Book of Remembrance will be placed in the gathering area from the weekend of October 28 for you to write the names of deceased members of your family, or friends.

	30^th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Today’s psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the Source of all they are and have.

READERS are asked to pick up their new schedules in the gathering area.

holy spirit finance council: is looking for two additional members. If you have a background in areas such as Accounting (CA, CMA, CGA), Finance, Budgeting, or Contracts, we need YOU! The Finance Committee meets monthly to assist and guide the parish with financial related issues. If you would like to join us, please contact Joel Jarding or Fr. Jack at the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1^st after the 7:00pm Mass.

Prayers for the sick: We encourage parishioners to forward the names of those who are sick in your family to be remembered in our prayers. Once we receive the names we will keep them in the “Prayers of the Faithful” at Sunday Masses for two weekends, following which the names will be added to the list of the sick people on our weekly bulletins.

	ADULT STUDY: “How Shall We Then Live?” Overcoming Fear, Living by Faith in challenging times.
Session 2 of 6 – Theme: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Tuesday, October 31^st, 7:30 to 9:00pm. Contact Virginia for further information.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE: St. Cyril School is presenting their Annual Remembrance Day Service at 9:30am on Friday, November 10^th at Holy Spirit Church. All of the community is welcome to attend as the students present a moving ceremony honoring family and friends who sacrificed their lives in world conflicts.

thank you to all our Parishioners who donated items for Birthright. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Catholic Women’s League

♦ White Ribbons Against Pornography: WRAP Campaign ends October 29^th. Stop by our table and show your support of Bill C-22 by wearing a white ribbon, write to your MP, and sign our white ribbon after Mass. ♦ Budget Meeting: Monday, Nov. 6^th at 7:00pm. ♦ Craft Fair: Saturday, November 18^th. For further info, call Mary Kuntz. ♦ Raffle Tickets for the quilt are now available. The costs of the tickets are: 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00.

			Weekday Masses Chapel of the Annunciation
Mon.	Oct. 30	8:30am		Leo Digout RIP
Tue.	Oct. 31	8:30am		Trudy Heirholzer RIP
The Beverly		10:00am		Gordon Kelly RIP
Wed.	Nov. 01	8:30am 7:00pm		Clifford Keating RIP Maria Cabral RIP
Thu.	Nov. 02	8:30am 7:00pm		John Lampel RIP Memorial Mass – All Souls Day
Fri.	Nov. 03	8:30am		Helen Hannon RIP

		Weekend Masses
Sat.	Nov. 04		5:00pm	Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish
Sun.	Nov. 05		9:00am 11:00am 7:00pm	Elva Grossi RIP Serofina & Pietro Eamartino RIP Daryl Ranger RIP
Our Lady of Peace 11:00am Brian Gibbs RIP

Noon Hour Aides Needed: Effective immediately, St. Stephen School requires several people for noon hour aide positions. The job consists of ten hours a week and is a ten-month permanent position. Any interested applicants are asked to contact Mr. Mooney.

speakers series: You are invited to attend “The Sandwich Generation & Seniors - Boomers and Beyond” from 7 to 9pm for five Monday’s starting October 30^th to November 27^th at Lutheran Church of the Cross. For further information.

White Ribbons Against Pornography: This year’s WRAP campaign ends Oct. 29^th, 2006. We need to protect our children from sexual exploitation. Wear a white ribbon, send a letter to your MP, sign our white ribbon after Mass to show your support of Bill C – 22 "…to raise the Age of Consent from 14 to 16". White ribbons will be available at Holy Spirit Church after all the Masses.

1^st RECONCILIATION 2006: Thanks to all the children and parents who are attending the instructional sessions for 1^st Reconciliation. Special thanks to our volunteers who are leading the children’s sessions. Our journey together continues with parent and children sessions on Sunday, Nov. 5 & 19 from 10:10 to 10:50am between the two Sunday Masses. Attendance of at least two out of the four sessions offered is required for a child to participate in the celebration of the sacrament.

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 1^st Reconciliation.

Parents & children are expected to attend both the above sessions.

If you have any questions call Virginia.

♦ Senior High Youth Night: Monday, Oct. 30^th at 7:00pm.

♦ Junior High Youth Night: Wed., Nov. 01^st . Begin with Mass at 7pm.

Transitions Turns Ten: A gala evening of dinner and dance is planned for Saturday, November 18^th at the University of Calgary. The Guest of Honor will be the originating facilitator sharing how this successful program got its start in Calgary. This is a chance to re-unite with other past participants while making some new friends! Tickets are $45 each. For info or tickets, please call Debra. Everyone is welcome!

Evening Retreat: “Discovering Your Purpose in Life” for young men and women ages 16-30 is a one-evening retreat which focuses on the discernment of one’s unique purpose in life. This will take place at St. Anne’s Church in Calgary on Tuesday, November 7^th, and begins with Mass at 7:00pm. This is followed by a reflection given by Fr. Julian Studden. For further information and to register contact Fr. Gaffney.

bishop grandin marching band is looking for grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 students who are interested in joining the colour guard portion of their Marching Band. We meet every Wednesday night from 6 to 9pm in the band room at Bishop Grandin High School. For further information call Mr. Riegel or Jill Hancock.

ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE speaker series presents Dr. Anthony Parel, who will speak about “Ghandi, Peace and Nonviolence” on Nov. 23^rd, 2006 at 7:30pm in the campus auditorium. Admission is free and open to everyone. For more information please call 531-9130.

CAREER EVENT FOR IMMIGRANTS: If you are a Job Ready Immigrant and need to learn how to market yourself in Calgary’s job market join us for this free event from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2006. To register for this one day event call Lynn.

Children's Christmas Choir is starting up again. Practices will be held at Holy Spirit Church on Saturdays from 10:00am until 12:00noon. Our first practice will be on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 10:00am. This choir will be singing at the 6:00pm mass on Christmas Eve. Children of ages 5 and up, who are able to read, are welcome. Please call Bryana if you have any questions.

FATHER JACK’S CHUCKLE CORNER

A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town's annual 4^th of July picnic. As old friends, they began their usual banter. "This baked ham is really delicious," the priest teased the rabbi. "You really ought to try it. I know it's against your religion, but I can't understand why such wonderful food should be forbidden! You don't know what you're missing. You just haven't lived until you've tried Mrs. Hall's prized Virginia Baked Ham. Tell me, Rabbi, when are you going to break down and try it?" The rabbi looked at the priest with a big grin, and said, "at your wedding!"