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ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X Pastor: Rev. Bart van Roijen
Office Hours
Tel: 250-762-2587
Monday to Friday
Fax: 250-762-2584 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Open Door) 1077 Fuller Avenue Email: spx@shawcable.com
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Telephone
Messages) Kelowna,
BC V1Y 6X6
Website: www.spxbc.org Sunday, October 19, 2008 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
50th Anniversary:- Our parish is
looking for volunteers to work on St. Pius Xth 50th
anniversary celebration. Please
contact the office if you can help. Pictorial directory:- Our parish is
planning a pictorial directory to celebrate our 50th anniversary.
There will be a photographer coming to our parish on Jan 13th – 17th.
For those who are going south, and wishing to be a part of the
directory, please drop off a recent wallet size picture at the office with
your names on the back. RCIA:-
Interested
in joining the Catholic faith? Let
us know. Please phone Sr. Mary
Ann at (250) 762‑6841 or Fr. Bart at (250) 762‑2587. Pastoral visitors:- A number of our parishioners visit the
sick and shut-in members of our parish in the hospital, in nursing homes and
in their own homes on a regular basis. We
meet on the first Wednesday of the month for growth opportunities and support.
If you would like to join us, phone Sr. Mary Ann at (250) 762‑6841
or the office at (250) 762‑2587. TEMPORARY
CARETAKER:- Nuno and Maria will be taking a
well deserved holiday. We are
looking for someone who is willing to take on the responsibilities during
their absence: Oct 27th ‑ Nov 18th.
If you are interested please contact Fr. Bart. Bazaar News:-
There will be a wrap-up bazaar meeting for the volunteers and workers of the
bazaar in the hall Oct 23 at 7pm. catechism news:- Please
remember that next Sunday Oct 26th at the 11am mass, we will
celebrate our first children’s liturgy for the year.
Please plan to attend. Our Pilgrimage
of faith:- has
begun and is off to a great start. We
are about at 41% of the Diocesan goal. Thank
you for your generosity. Gospel Mission:- Our
parish is hoping to help out with supplying a meal or two at the Gospel
Mission. Those who are interested
in this type of involvement, please contact the office. TOUCHING
JESUS THROUGH THE CHURCH:- is an
eight week series exploring the Catholic Church. Come and join us at St.
Pius X Church on Monday, October 20 at 6:30 PM as we begin this series of
video talks given by noted professor of theology Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio.
The talks are practical, entertaining, and enlightening and are faithful to
the orthodox teachings of the Catholic Church. We will begin with desert
and coffee followed by the video then a short discussion period.
Touching Jesus Through the Church covers such topics as Who needs the Catholic
Church; Getting More out of the Mass; and Personal Prayer. It is meant
to answer key questions for new as well as life-long Catholics. Phone
Janet (860-8807), Meg (762-8274) or St. Pius X Parish Office (762‑2587)
for more information or to register. The Liturgy Committee:- will be meeting at 11 AM Monday, October 20 in
the Fr. Martin room. In addition to topics of interest for Advent
preparation, we will be continuing our discussion of Pope John Paul II’s
apostolic letter Deis Domini. Anyone interested is welcome to join us. CHILDREN’S
LITURGY:- is held Sundays at 11am mass.
Tortiere
Pies:- These are again available for purchase.
Prices are 8.50 for 9” and 6.50 for 6” add .50 if baked. Contact
Janet Barnes (250) 860-8807 to order.
CATHOLIC
SINGLES:- invites 50-75 years young to fun
weekly breakfasts and walks at 10 a.m.: Oct 19, Haven Rest;
Oct. 26, Legion on Bertram. For
more info contact Patti 868-9143 or Tony 861-9148. Rosary for peace & for families:- The rosary is prayed for peace and for
families every Friday at 3:00pm in ICC church.
Please join us. People of Faith Charismatic prayer meeting Tuesdays in Charity Hall at 7 pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer of praise, thanksgiving, and
intercession. For more information call Madeleine at (250) 452‑6898 harvest dinner & dance:-
Saturday, Oct 25th at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 1091
Coronation Ave. Music by “The Dance
Band” Happy Hour: 5:30 – 6:30pm,
Dinner: 7pm Tickets: $30 Call: (250) 762‑8361
or 250 860‑3325 Lots of door prizes. Prayer Breakfast:- Sat, Nov 15th at
9:00am
Place: St.
John Vianney Hall, 361 Wade Ave., Penticton
Guest Speaker: Fr. Wayne
Pfliger, Pastor of St. Charles Garnier Parish, Kelowna.
Come and hear Fr. Wayne's testimony.
Ticket: $5.00 at La Cucina – 1204 Main St., Penticton.
Phone (250) 492‑3013 or call Manda (250) 493‑4857
(after 6:00 p.m.) Please purchase tickets before Wed, Nov 12th as
there is a limited number of tickets. Tickets
will NOT be sold at the door.
Perpetual Adoration:-
“Behold this heart which has so loved mankind and which is so little loved
in return....I thirst with such a terrible thirst to be loved by mankind in
this sacrament of My love.” Words
of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary. Come,
help to alleviate Jesus’ thirst, commit to an hour with Him in the Blessed
Sacrament. For a scheduled hour with Jesus, phone (250) 860‑6444 ST.
EDWARD’S BAZAAR:- Saturday Oct 25th
from 9:30am to 2pm at the Parish Hall, 11123 Okanagan Centre Road E.
Winfield. Featuring Treasures,
Tea Room, Baking, Crafts, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and so much more. Life in the Spirit Retreat:- You are invited to participate in a
weekend Retreat at St. John Vianney Church, beginning the evening of Friday
Oct. 17th and all day Saturday, Oct. 18th.
The purpose of the Retreat is to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into
a deeper experience of prayer and into a more intimate relationship with God.
Fr. Don Wilson will celebrate Mass at 7pm on Friday Oct. 17th,
followed by the talk ‘God is Love’ For
more information, phone (250) 493‑6246 or (250)
493‑4117.
Rachel's Vineyard
sponsors a Holy Hour at St. Charles Garnier Church the third Tuesday of the
month from 9 to 10 a.m. after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please
join us in prayer for an end to abortion and for the healing of all those who
have been touched by abortion. The
next Holy Hour is Oct 21. Healing Mass:-
Tuesday
October 28 Praise and Worship 6:30pm, Mass 7pm at Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. Don Wilson Celebrant. Everyone
welcome. Refreshments in Hall following Mass HALLOWEEN
PARTY:- You are Invited to St. Charles
Garnier’s 2nd Annual Holyween party Friday
October 31st, 5:30pm. – 7:30pm.
Cost
$15.00/Family which includes: A Pizza Dinner, Cookie Decorating, Songs, Games
and Goodie Bags. Bring a Pumpkin or 2 to Decorate or Carve Come Dressed as a
Bible Character or Saint! Please
RSVP for food and activity preparations to Christine Kishor at kgkishor@telus.net 869-6007 Vocation Live-in:- On the
weekend of November 14 – 16, there will be a Vocation Live-in for boys or
young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the
Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC.
For more information, call (604) 826‑8715. BASICS
OF THE FAITH FOR ADULTS COURSE CATHOLIC MORALITY:-
Osoyoos:
Fri. eve & Sat Nov 14 & 15 at St. Anne’s Parish Kelowna:
Thurs eve & Fri Nov 20 & 21 at ICC Parish Registration
Fee: $30
– includes lunch, breaks and cost of materials.
Registration forms are available from the parish office. For more
information contact the Diocesan Office of Religious Education (250) 352‑6921
or email oredionel@telus.net Single mom needs support:- Looking for a lady to take care of my son
after school. Will pay well.
Call Anna at (250) 769‑6827
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