ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X

Parish Council	Mass Times		Welcome to our Parish
Mike Sehn Peter Cimbaro Victoria Oppertshauser Murray Oppertshauser Janet Barnes Meg Greenwood Sr. Mary Ann Denis Barnes Martin Landry Barrie Stickland Knights of Columbus Andy Sambrielaz Murray Oppertshauser Catholic Women’s League Lorie Samoisette Victoria Oppertshauser CONTACT NUMBERS Parish Office------- 762-2587 Sr. Mary Ann/Religious Ed Centre------- 762-6841 Fax------- 762-2584 Parish Hall------- 762-0260 St. Vincent de Paul----- 762-2577 Healing Prayer Ministry  Joan 763-5854 Project Rachel------- 762-2273 Toll-free -- 1-877-683-CARE Canadian Food for Children ------- 766-2135 Serra Club---- 979-7406 or 215-3933 Catholic Schools Immaculata High------- 762-2730 St. Joseph’s Elementary-63-3371 Our Lady of Lourdes--- 768-9008	Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.  Monday 9:45 a.m. at David Lloyd Jones Home		Welcome to all who are visiting with us today.  We are glad you took the time to come and join us in prayer.  God bless you.
	Tues., Wed., Thurs., Friday, & Saturday 9 a.m.
			Appointment Times
			Pastor:  Please call 762-2587 to arrange an appointment.
	Reconciliation
	Saturday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment		For emergencies, call 762-2587 at any hour.
	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	Fridays from 8 to 9 a.m.		Parish Registration
	Recitation of the Holy Rosary Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 8:30 a.m.		Long-time residents who are not registered are also invited to fill out the form below.
			Please return it in the collection basket.
	Baptism Contact the Pastor at least two months before your date for preparation and instruction.		Name:____________________
			Address:__________________
	Marriage Contact the Pastor at least six months prior to your date for preparation and instruction		_________________________ Postal Code________________ Email:  ____________________
	Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Any adults seeking to be baptized in the Christian Faith or any baptized Christians interested in full communion with the Catholic Church are asked to contact Fr. Bart at 762-2587.		Telephone No:_____________________ Would you like to pick up envelopes next week? Yes   No
	Anointing of the Sick If you are hospitalized, please be sure to identify yourself as a Catholic. Do not hesitate to notify the Pastor of shut-ins or hospitalized parishioners. For emergencies, call 762-2587 at any hour.		Once you pick up your envelopes and the label at the top has your name on it, you will not need to record your name on each envelope; the number identifies you and a tax receipt will be sent to you at the address you registered with.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WINE & CHEESE:- All those who have volunteered their services in any way at St. Pius X church and its organizations are welcome to come to the hall on May 8^th from 7pm to 9pm.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!  Seton House of Prayer Raffle Tickets are now available. Tickets are $2 each ($20 for a book.) 1^ST Prize $1,000, 2^ND Prize $500, 3^RD Prize $300 and 4^TH Prize $200. Draw will be at the Seton House Fundraiser on June 19. Tickets are available from Donna at Seton House 250-764-4333 or Peg at Immaculate Conception Parish Office 250-762-3910.

A BIG THANK YOU:- to all those who helped make the Easter Triduum liturgies so wonderful.

The choir - Rita Diebolt; Beryl Froehler; Lorie Downey; Paula Serravalli; Betty Yarrow; Rosemary Lalonde; Barb Marler  Alicia Ziegler; Evelyn Gill; Mary Gallagher; Maria Corbett; Meg & Doug Greenwood; Gerry Curtis & James Sehn.

Setting up the altar of adoration – Helen Colbert; Sr. Mary Ann Moyer; Diane Donoghue; & Nuno Henriques.

Holy Thursday foot washing – Peter & Pauline Huang; Mike & Rose Sehn; Darren & Ewa Wattie; Jo Lauer; Helen Colbert; Aaron White; Britney Greenwood; Van Novakowski; Wilf Yung.

Transformation of sanctuary during Gloria of Easter Vigil – Helen Colbert, Irene Mundie, Sr. Mary Ann Moyer, Sandralynn Stone, Maria Cimbaro, Gloria Moyer, Aaron White, Jo Lauer, Alpha Stefuik, Peter Cimbaro, Len Carter, Geoffrey Barnes, Britney greenwood, Dennis & Janet Barnes, Peter & Pauline Huang, Rose Sehn, Loraine Shevchuk, Tony Bestick, Nuno & Maria Henriques, and Mike Sehn.  Everything went very smoothly and many hands made for light work.  Thanks!!!

VOCATION LIVE-IN:- for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life May 8 - 10, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more info, call (604) 826‑8715.

BILLETING:- We are looking for billets for "Our Lady of Pentecost" summer leaders institute being held in Kelowna Sun Aug 9 to Sat Aug 15 at St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer.  Accommodation at Seton House is already full. Lunch and dinner are supplied by the institute.  If you have a room you are willing to billet for someone out of town please contact Madeleine at 250 764-689; gemad@shaw.ca.

WHERE DO YOUR VBS GIFTS AND TALENTS LIE?:-We still need a total of 30 volunteers for our Catholic Vacation Bible School program this summer. "The Mass Comes Alive!" in our theme.  Please join us for a VBS Team meeting Wednesday, May 13^th at 9:30am in Charity Hall (behind ICC). We need to determine IF we have the support to continue planning this summer camp.  Check out our website www.kelownacatholicvbs.ca for more information or call Michelle at 864-5897.

Camp dates: July 13-17at Immaculata High School Also, Aug 17-21 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

CATHOLIC FAMILIES:- Did you know there is a calendar of city-wide events for Catholic families which is put out monthly by the North Okanagan Deanery Family Life Ministry (NOD flm)?  But you need to get on the email list to receive it: contact admin@okanagancatholic.ca.  (Your address will not be used for any other purpose!)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:- We are constantly reminded of Jesus’ call to help those in our community who are suffering and in need. We ask for your help in answering this call by giving to our collection taken up next Sunday.

 

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 AM	apr 27	Betty Chipeur
tuesday 9:00 AM	apr 28	Marguerite Poitras †
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM	apr 29	Ernie Thompson †
thursday 9:00 Am	apr 30	Frances van Roijen
friday 9:00 aM	May 1	Germaine Isert †
SATURDAY 9:00 aM	May 2	Sr Paula Gallagher, IHM
SATURDAY 5:00 pm		Murray & Doug Lafleche †
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	May 3	THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X
SUNDAY 11 AM		Eugenia Espinosa †

TRAINING SUMMER SEMINARS 2009:- Western Canadian Association Of Catholic Youth Ministers Saskatoon, SK: July 24 - 30, 2009 Training, support, and resources for youth ministers, teachers, catechists, parish workers and other ministers in Western Canada.  For more information call Odile (403) 995-2201 or email jacinthe@sitescapers.com

BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM:- A 10 week journey for those grieving the loss of a loved one.  Tuesdays Beginning Apr 21^st ending June 23^rd.  Meet at ICC Charity Hall 1:00 pm ‑ 3:00 pm.  For more information call Kelly at (250) 861‑3363 or Ann at (250) 868-1009.

PEOPLE OF FAITH:-  Prayer meeting will meet on Wednesdays at 10 am in Charity Hall behind Immaculate Conception Church. Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer of praise, worship, thanksgiving, and intercession.

JULIE WAMBEKE:- has been selected as a finalist in the Kelowna Civic Awards for the SARAH TREADGOLD VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD.  Awards banquet is Thurs. April 30.  This nomination reflects 50 years of volunteer work in Kelowna for Julie.  To celebrate this occasion, I am inviting all her friends / co-workers in CWL, Pro Life, St. V. de Paul..... to submit a "congratulations or thank you"   card for an album I am compiling.   May be dropped off to Loaves & Fishes or ICC parish office by Apr. 27.  Thank You.  Eileen Collins

SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER FUNDRAISER:- Fri, June 19^th at Immaculate Conception Parish Centre. Join us for dinner, silent auction, raffle draw and enjoy the music of Ceol na hEireann (Music of Ireland). Tickets for the dinner ($25 each) and raffle tickets ($20 per book or $2 per ticket) are available at Loaves & Fishes Book Store, ICC Parish Office or call 250‑763‑3435.

 

PERPETUAL ADORATION:- To make sure that we do not forget, Jesus gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of His love.  When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then; when you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. (Mother Teresa)  For a scheduled time with Jesus, phone (250) 860-6444.

THE CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY COURSE:- presented by Fr. Cesar Macariola will resume Thurs. evenings  @ 7 pm.  Apr 30 & May 7 @ ICC.  Final session May 14 @  St. Pius X Parish.  Everyone Welcome. 

DO YOU HAVE A RELATIVE OR FRIEND WHO HAS CANCER?:- Then please come and join us in prayer through the intercession of Saint Peregrine.  We pray every 1st and 3rd Wed of each month at 7:00 pm at St. Charles Garnier Parish.  Contact Betty 250 868-9151, Alice 250 860-3541 or email: heinzk@shaw.ca

MARCH FOR LIFE:- Mark your calendars now for the upcoming March for Life in Victoria on May 14^th! This year marks the 40^th anniversary of the legalization of abortion in Canada.  Marches are being held in several major centres across the country on the 14^th. Please consider being a part of this powerful national statement for Life! Call (250) 862‑8202 for more information.

ICC K OF C BREAKFAST:- ICC Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast Next Sun May 3^rd after the Sunday masses.

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING:-  Pro Life Vigil & Mass Wed May 13 to mourn 40 years of legal abortion in Canada.  3.7 million unborn babies, women & men have suffered abortion trauma during this "40 yrs in the desert" of the culture of death.  Vigil @ KGH @ 6pm.  Followed by mass @ ICC @ 7:15. Able to help?  Contact Eileen @ 575-3553.

50^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ENVELOPES:- Envelopes, that you can use to help defray the cost of our 50th Anniversary Weekend (Aug 21st-23rd), are available at the entrances to the church.  We are trying to keep the costs down to a minimum for the weekend activities, so that large families and parishioners on fixed income can participate.  Your contribution, at any time during the next few months, can be placed in the Sunday collection or brought to the office.  Thanks, Fr. Bart

SPANISH MASS – This Sunday, 3:00 pm, at St Theresa’s Parish. Reception after mass.

PROVINCIAL CANDIDATES FORUM:- a public forum will be held on Thursday, Apr 30^th at 7pm at Christ Lutheran Church.

WORD OF LIFE:- meets at Immaculate Conception Parish the first Saturday of each month in Charity Hall at 9:45 am. We read one line of scripture and a short commentary by Chiara Lubich foundress of the Focolare Movement. We then share our experiences of attempting to put the gospel into action over the month. All welcome.

MASS AT THE HOSPITAL:-  There is a weekly Wednesday Mass in the Kelowna General Hospital Chapel at 3:30 pm.  All patients, staff, volunteers and visitors are welcome.

MUSICIANS & SINGERS:- The 9 am Sunday Mass desperately needs people to lead the congregation in song every second Sunday.  Please consider this important ministry and contact the parish office (762-2587).