HOLY SPIRIT Parish Nov. 06 to Nov. 12, 2006
Mon.	Nov. 06	1:00pm Seniors’ Cards 7:00pm Living the Word Fellowship 7:00pm Sr. High Youth Group 7:00pm Funeral Choir Practice 7:30pm CWL Budget Meeting
Tue.	Nov. 07	9:30am Rosary Making 1:30pm Seniors’ Meeting 7:30pm Adult Study – Session 3 7:30pm RCIA
Wed.	Nov. 08	9:15am Bible Class – Sr. Darlene Session 7 7:30pm Jr. High Youth Group 7:30pm Al-Anon District Meeting
Thu.	Nov. 09	9:30am Moms’ Group 7:00pm Choir Practice for 7:00pm Mass 7:00pm Rainbows 7:30pm Choir Practice for 11:00am Mass
Fri.	Nov. 10	9:00am to 3:00pm Adoration
Sat.	Nov. 11	REMEMBRANCE DAY 10:00am Children’s Choir Practice
Sun.	Nov. 12	9:00am Baptism during Mass Inn From The Cold

Congratulations to Brett Johnson & Trudy Hergert who celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony.

We WELCOME Jeremmi Gamad & Ethan Hoffman into our Holy Spirit Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.

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: Fr. Marius Sztuk, Ethel Kemp, Sherri Saunders, Thelma Meaden, Harold Sylven, Tanya Maloney, Tricia Antoni, Maria Reichl, Sr. Jeannette Filthaut and Wendy Lang.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Sr. Darlene Madore, fcj continues with session 7 of 8 on Part II of The Gospel of John. For further information contact Agnes.

BORN OF THE SPIRIT CATECHISM CLASSES: Due to the very poor response to this program, we will not continue with the Catechism Classes for Gr. 1-6 (for children not in the Catholic System). However, we encourage children to do home study. Those interested in home study can call Virginia at the Parish Office to order a study package.

	ADULT STUDY: “How Shall We Then Live?” Overcoming Fear, Living by Faith in Challenging times.
Session 3 of 6 – Theme: “Live In A Way That Is Worthy” Tuesday, November 7^th, 7:30 to 9:00pm. Contact Virginia for further information.

	31^st Sunday In Ordinary Time
What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward? All of my heart, all of my soul, all of my mind, and all of my strength!

holy spirit finance council are 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.

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 this moving ceremony honoring family and friends who sacrificed their lives in world conflicts.

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

Prayers for the sick: We encourage parishioners to forward the names of those who are sick in their 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 in our weekly bulletins.

Funeral Choir Practice: Monday, November 6 at 7pm in the Church. Any parishioner who loves to sing is invited to participate in this very special ministry. As we continue on our life journey it will often be interrupted by the death of a loved one called home. We have the opportunity to raise our voices in grateful thanks and praise for the life of our loved one knowing that he/she now rests with the Lord. Come and join your voice with ours.

Catholic Women’s League

♦ Executive Meeting: Monday, Nov. 13^th at Marilyn Schafer’s house at 7:00pm. ♦ Craft Fair: Saturday, Nov. 18^th. All Ladies are asked to bring two loaves for the craft fair on or before Friday, Nov. 17^th for cutting and wrapping. Please label your loaves CWL Craft Fair and indicate whether they contain nuts. For further info call Gail. ♦ General Meeting: Monday, Nov. 20 at 7:30pm. Pin Ceremony / Memorial Service. ♦ Thank you to Angele Smith for coordinating the Birthright donation project. ♦ 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.	Nov. 06	8:30am		Dale Flichel RIP
Tue.	Nov. 07	8:30am		Eva Chouinard RIP
The Beverly		10:00am		Gordon Kelly RIP
Wed.	Nov. 08	8:30am 7:00pm		Anna Hari RIP Angie Bedingfield RIP
Thu.	Nov. 09	8:30am		Simeon P. Barba Sr. RIP
Fri.	Nov. 10	8:30am		Laura Lazeski RIP

		Weekend Masses
Sat.	Nov. 11		5:00pm	Jimmy Larkin RIP
Sun.	Nov. 12		9:00am 11:00am 7:00pm	Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish Gerard Notermans RIP Angie Bedingfield RIP
Our Lady of Peace 11:00am Marija Tratnjek RIP

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

CANCER MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE: Mark your calendars now, and invite other to attend our next quarterly Cancer Mass with sacramental anointing of cancer patients on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:00pm. The Mass is especially for cancer patients, families, friends, survivors and caregivers, but all are cordially invited to attend to offer prayerful support.

Noon Hour Aides Needed: Effective immediately, St. Stephen School requires several people to fill vacant noon hour aide positions. Any interested applicants are asked to contact Mr. Mooney or Mr. Chamberland.

Children's Christmas Choir practices are held at Holy Spirit Church on Saturdays from 10:00am until 12:00noon. 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. Call Bryana if you have any questions.

1^st RECONCILIATION 2006: Special blessings and thanks to all the children and parents who have faithfully attended the instructional sessions for 1^st Reconciliation, and especially for our volunteers who have lead the children’s sessions.

The final instruction session for parents and children will be on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10:10 to 10:50am between the two Sunday Masses.

The final activities in the preparation process will be:

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 at 251-3381.

♦ Senior High Youth Night: Monday, Nov. 06^th at 7:00pm.

♦ Junior High Youth Night: Wed., Nov. 8^th. Begin with Mass at 7pm.

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, 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.

Holy Spirit CWL will be holding elections for our 2007/08 Executive at the November 20^th general meeting. The vacant positions are as follows President Elect & Organization, Christian Family Life, Community Life, Treasurer, Membership, Communications, Legislation & Resolutions, & Spiritual Convenor. If you would like to nominate someone or let your name stand, please call Pat Blair. We need new ideas and new energy - please consider this opportunity!

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE is hosting an Infant & Child Workshop for Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers from 10:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday, November 18^th at Oak Park Church of Christ. The cost is $35.00. To register call Sylvia Gerrard.

Witnesses to Love: “Sharing the Good News in Marriage Preparation” a Diocesan conference for all those interested in or already involved in preparing couples for marriage will take place November 24 - 25, 2006. To register contact the Life & Family Resource Centre.

Feed the Hungry is looking for volunteers for the Christmas Eve Dinner. The dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3:00pm on December 24, 2006 at St. Mary's Hall. If you are interested, in helping, please call Donna.

THANK YOU: The Come To The Table Team wish to thank all who donated food items to our cause. Your generosity makes a difference to those in need.

SENIORS’ MEETING: Tuesday, November 7^th at 1:30pm.

CLOSER TO HOME COMMUNITY SERVICES is presently looking for Foster Families in the city of Calgary. Open your heart and home, become a Foster Parent today. For further information contact Tamara.

ST. CECILIA’S PARISH MISSION - “PEACE” with Father Gottfried Seifert, sac starts Nov. 12^th at the 7:00pm Mass and continues with morning reflections Nov. 13^th to Nov. 15^th at the 9:00am Mass with evening sessions at 7:00pm.

FATHER JACK’S CHUCKLE CORNER

"Do you believe in life after death?" the boss asked one of his employees. "Yes, sir," the new employee replied. "Well, then, that makes everything just fine," the boss went on. "After you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother's funeral, she stopped in to see you!”