Standing Announcements
- CONGRATULATIONS AND GRATITUDE TO FATHER GERALD on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of his ordination, Sunday 2 May.
- Journeyperson electrician or Electrical contractor is needed for work to be done at the Rectory. Call 832-7175.
- Contact with the Sick and Shut-ins: Please keep us up to date on the needs of your loved ones.
- If you would like to have your home blessed or would like a visit from the Pastor, please call him at the Office.
- Liturgical Renewal: The spring 2010 cycle of workshops has been completed, but it will be repeated. Here are background pamphlets from the Archdiocese on major portions of the mass covered in these workshops:
- During flu season and throughout the year, many people avoid shaking hands in order to minimize transmission of colds and flu. Parishioners should not feel obligated to shake hands for the greeting during the Gathering Rite and the "Peace" greeting during the Mass. Nor should anyone feel hurt if their neighbour does not extend their hand. It is important to show care and friendliness, but there are many other ways: a brief nod, a respectful bow, or a cheerful smile are all perfectly acceptable.
Archdiocesan guidelines for H1N1 ("swine") flu precautions were promulgated in September for liturgy and for parish operations. "Stage 1" precautions were put in place in 2009 but have since been suspended by the Archbishop's office. However, it is stressed that we should continue using hand sanitizers in the church and maintain good hygiene practices.
 Justice, Development and Peace Committee of our Parish: for current information go to their page under the GROUPS tab.
- Winnipeg Harvest - Appeal of the Week The A.C.C. Food Bank Workers distribute food from the Centre every second Wednesday. Why not donate an item or two from Winnipeg Harvest's
'Most Wanted Items' List:
- Canned Meat and Fish (tuna and salmon)
- Cereal
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Dry Pasta
- Canned Vegetables, Soup, and Fruit
- Canned Stews
- Peanut Butter
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Fruit Juice
- Disposable diapers (sizes 1, 2, & 3) and feminine hygiene products
Note: This week's Food of the Week is listed in "Current Highlights" above.
- Our Place / Chez Nous list of most needed items: can be dropped off at Drop-in Centre, 676 Main Street, but first phone 956-1359 or email opcn@shaw.ca to make arrangements.
- Women's and men's clothing: jeans, sweat shirts & pants; hoodies; long & short underwear; toques, gloves, mitts; socks; winter boots; runners. Dark colours preferred.
- Personal care products: safety razors; shampoo, conditioner, body soap (all hotel size); deodorant; toothbrushes; laundry detergent; face cloths; bath towels.
- Basic household items: Bedsheets & pillowcases; blankets & comforters; pillows; electric fry pans; small appliances (clock radios, coffee makers, electric kettles, pots & pans); cutlery; can openers; dish cloths & dish towels.
- Coffee supplies: tins of regular grind coffee; sugar; coffee sweetner. [2009-10-30]
- Agape Table needs cash donations. Please send donations to Box 26111 RPO Maryland, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3R3.
- Part-time lunch monitors wanted at St John Brébeuf Catholic School, weekdays 11:30am to 12:30pm, September to June. Call 489-2115 or visit www.sjbcommunity.ca/school [2009-09-15]
- ACC Bingo Canteen Volunteers needed for 2009/10 season. Rotation is every 10 weeks for about three hours on a Thursday evening. Please call Chris at 837-6806. [2009-09-15]
- ACC Knitters' Group: . Anyone interested in knitting and crocheting -- for Cancer Care, Winnipeg Harvest, Knights of Columbus Baby Shower, and other worthy causes -- is cordially invited to join our group. We meet the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month, 7-9pm in the ACC Lounge.
Outside Volunteer Opportunities
- Assist people living in personal care homes in our area: Volunteers respond to varied needs, including assisting residents to come to Mass when it is held in their residence. Please call Deacon Gary McCallum at 832-7206 or email him at garyjoan@mts.net. [2009-09-18]
- Pregnancy and Family Support Services, Inc.: Volunteers wanted as clerks, sorters, and pricers in our Spence Street Thrift Shop -- serving the disadvantaged at the same time. Also needed: people to do odd jobs around the store and to collect donated items. We accommodate any amount of time a person has to give: from a few hours to a full day, one or more times per month. To offer your services, please call Christine, 783-9281 or email pfss@mts.net [2009-09-15]
- Misericordia Health Centre invites you to join our caring volunteer team, who assist residents wishing to attend chapel services or other activities. Call 788-8132, apply online at www.misericordia.mb.ca or email volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca [2009-09-15]
- Grace Hospital needs friendly visiting volunteers to work one morning, afternoon, or evening per week. Training provided. For more information, call Jennifer Sheppard, 837-0368. [2009-09-15]
- Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba needs end-of-life Companions and Bereavement Support Volunteers to provide emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families living with a chronic or life-limiting illness. Volunteers visit in the home 3-4 hours/week, and are especially needed during the day. Volunteers are required to participate in an education program provided by the Hospice for a nominal charge. For information, please call Peggy McRitchie, Volunteer Development Coordinator at 889-8525 X228 or email her at pmcritchie@manitobahospice.mb.ca [2009-09-15]
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- St Charles Academy: Labels for Education: Please save all your Campbell Labels to help obtain computers, sports equipment, musical instruments, and more, for our Catholic school. Turn in all your labels to the school at year's end.
- Used Postage Stamps wanted: Special commemoratives, foreign stamps, (excluding regular single-rate Canadian). Support Development & Peace initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please cut the stamps from your envelopes without damaging perforations. There is a deposit box on the counter in the ACC Office.
- A.C.C. Resource/Library: (Room 4 in the basement). A range of books and audio-visual items is available. Hours: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and upon request. (Valerie Stark & Nell Ramsay, Coordinators). The library welcomes donations of recently published books. Thanks to Lindsay Price for the donation of a computer and setup of a database.
- Monsignor Maurice Comeault has transferred to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, effective July 1, 2009. We wish him Godspeed in his new assignment..
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