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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, April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday
CHILDREN’S CHOIR The next Mass for the children’s choir will be April
11th. We will hold practice after catechism on Tuesday April
6th. PRAYER DURING THE DAY Any parishioner who would like to pray in the church between the hours of
9:30 am – noon or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm can simply come to the office and they
will be let in.
Korean Okanagan Catholic Community will meet the 3rd
Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm at St. Pius X.
For info please phone: (250) 575‑1628 or (250) 864‑0640 GRIEF TO GRACE PROGRAM To be held at Seton House May 6th to 9th.
Reclaiming the Gift of Sexual Dignity is a spiritual journey for anyone
who has suffered degradation or violation through sexual abuse, rape, incest,
physical or emotional abuse and neglect or other forms of traumatic violation
in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult.
To register or for more information call 250-878-7603 or e-mail g2gkelowna@shaw.ca. ST. PIUS Xth K OF C BREAKFAST St. Pius X Knights invite all to attend their
Breakfast on April 11th after both Sunday masses. A CHANGE TO BEPI’S BISTRO There will be no Bepi’s Bistro this Sunday.
Because of the Knight’s breakfast and Sr. Mary Ann’s Chilli for
Chile on the 18th, the next Bepi’s Bistro will be April 25th. MASS AT SANDALWOOD Thursday April 8th 10:00 am. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY At St Pius X, Sun, Apr 11th evening Prayer
and Divine Mercy Devotions at 7:00 pm At Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Sun, Apr 11th
at 3:00 pm Holy Hour with the Chaplet and Benediction. SUNDAY HOLY HOUR There will be no Holy Hour at 7:00 pm on Easter
Sunday. CONTRACTOR WANTED St Pius X Parish is planning renovations to the
entrance of the Church. The welcoming area will be extended inwards and
the confessionals will be moved. The plans are already drawn up.
If interested please contact our office at 250-762-2587. CURSILLO WEEKENDS Men's Weekend April 8th to 11th. HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS - A LOCAL PILGRIMAGE Parishes from W. Kelowna to
Winfield are hosting a series of Holy Hours for Priests. Let us show our
support for our priests by attending, turning our prayers into a holy
pilgrimage. The next Holy Hour will be Fri. Apr 9th, at St.
Theresa's church in Rutland, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. THE SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES Are you a practicing Catholic who would like to
follow the footsteps of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and St.
Therese of Lisieux? Our classes begin on April 28th.
For more information, contact Margaret at 250‑762‑8274 or e-mail
Linda at sonshine@shaw.ca.
TALENT NIGHT AT IMMACULATA The band students of Immaculata Regional High School
are hosting an evening of music, dance, comedy and fine desserts and
refreshments on Fri Apr 9th at 7:00 pm at Immaculata. Tickets
are $10 per person and are available from all grade 9-12 band students or by
calling the school at 250-762-2730. All
proceeds for this event go to offset the cost of the Band Trip to Calgary.
Thank you for your support. CALLING ALL SINGLES Nature Walk to Paul's Tomb, on Sun, Apr 18th
sponsored by Friends in Faith. Come out and enjoy the spectacular view of
the lake and mountains. Bring a friend and a snack to share.
Comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes are needed. Meet at the
tennis courts at the base of Knox Mountain at 1:30 sharp. Call Donna at
(250) 763-7337 CHILLI FOR CHILE Come and enjoy some homemade chilli after the 11:00
am mass on April 18th here at St Pius. All donations will go to aid the people of Chile who suffered
a mega earthquake on Saturday Feb 27th. The Sisters of the Child Jesus have lived and worked among
the poor in this country for many years.
Our donations will be made through the Missionary Association of the
SCJ and will be used to help these people rebuild their lives. NELSON DIOCESAN CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE “Called and Empowered to Climb the Mountain of the
Lord” Speaker - Fr. Denis Phaneuf St. Charles Garnier Church Fri Apr 23rd
beginning at 5:30 pm and Sat Apr 24th beginning at 8:00 am.
No registration fee - Love Offering will be collected Brochures
Available. MORE NEWS FROM OUR PARISH AGM Parish Financial Matters Last year we spent $66,972.14 more than we brought
in. This was mainly due to the
extraordinary expenses on the roof. With
our income dropping almost $10,000 over the first three months compared to
last year, we are foreseeing a $29,000 deficit this year on our daily
operating budget. We are also
planning to renovate the front entrance and replace all the neon lights in all
the buildings (since replacement parts are no longer available due to new
environmental laws). These two
projects will come from our building account (the money we raised several
years ago for renovations to the church. To date we have $148,000 in our operating account
and $138,000 in the building account. You
will be kept up to date in regards to the cost of the two projects as
estimates are made available. Thank
you for your generosity! ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Seton
House of Prayer Raffle Tickets are now available. Tickets are $2 each ($20 for
a book.) 1st Prize $1,000, 2nd Prize $500, 3rd Prize
$300 and 4th Prize $200. Draw
will be at the Seton House Fundraiser on April 16th. Tickets are
available from Donna at Seton House (250) 764‑4333 at the Parish
Office (250) 762‑2587. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND)
invites application for an Elementary School Principal at Our Lady of Lourdes
School in West Kelowna, BC Application
deadline: April 7th, 2010; Start:
August 16th, 2010 The school enrolls approximately 115 students with 11 staff.
Candidates must possess a valid BC teaching certificate or be eligible for BC
certification through the College of Teachers or the Independent Schools
Branch of the Ministry of Education. ·
Commitment to Catholic Education ·
Identification with and participation in the life of
a Catholic parish ·
Master's degree in school administration or
applicable area of study ·
Successful teaching experience ·
Successful administrative experience in a Catholic
school. Please download the appropriate application
checklist (needed for application requirements), the application form, and the
pastoral reference check form found on the diocesan website www.cisnd.ca COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Immaculate Conception Parish is now serving
notice of this employment opportunity. Duties of the position included: ·
Management of the Religious Education Program ·
Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, First
Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation) ·
Adult Education Program including the R.C.I.A. ·
Development of Family Ministry (particularly children
and youth) ·
Other duties associated with parish pastoral
ministry. If you are a qualified candidate, you have a
working familiarity with the catechetical programs used in our diocese.
You have teaching experience. You are a faithful, practicing Catholic,
loyal to the magisterium of the Church. You have a passion and zeal for
assisting parishioners on their faith journey. Your further assets may
include experience in youth ministry, music ministry, and other types of
leadership positions. Please respond to the parish office (by Wed, April
7, 2010) with your resume and your letter of introduction, including
your reasons for applying for this position. MARRIAGE SAVING PROGRAM – THE WEEKEND PHASE During the weekend phase of the Retrouvaille program a series of
presentations are given by a team of three couples and a priest. The
team presents a technique of communication that enables you to take a good
look at most areas of your relationship. After
each presentation you have time in the privacy of your room to discuss the
previous presentation. For
confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a
weekend on the 30th of April, 2010, email 1009@retrouvaille.org
or call 604-530-6710 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. PARISH VISITOR’S MEETING Wednesday April 7th 12:00 noon. TRIVIA NIGHT! Our Lady of Lourdes School presents... A fun night
of trivia that you compete as a team to answer the questions.
Saturday, April 17th cocktails at 6:30 pm with the games
beginning sharply at 7:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Gym. If you get a table of 10 together the price is $20/
each or $200 for the table, single tickets or tables not of 10 are $25/
each. Light chilli, bun & salad dinner is included
during the first intermission. Enjoy other additional activities such as
Chinese Auction, Silent Auction, Bottle Toss, 50/50 and other fun trivia
challenges. This year we are
pleased to announce we have celebrity MC's, Tarzan Dan & Susan Night from
99.9 Sun FM Breakfast Show! If
you have any questions or to book your spot, please contact Nikki Shann at the
school 250-768-9008. READY, SET, LEARN At “The Clubhouse Childcare Centre” 839
Sutherland Ave. Thu Apr 22nd from 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
brought to you by The Clubhouse Childcare Centre, St Joseph Elementary and
ReadNowBC, (Ready, Set, Learn) We will… ·
Have dinner ·
Learn together while the children play ·
Play together with our children ·
Make and take special things home ·
Give you a “goodie bag” for home This family oriented session is for parents and
children 3 - 5 years old. It is
designed to introduce families to a variety of “hands on” activities which
will allow your child to develop a love of learning. When parents are
involved in their children’s education, their children do better. The 2 hour
program is free of charge for all members of your family. We are able to
accommodate a maximum of 20 families so registration is necessary. For any
questions or to register please call Joanne or Wendy at The Clubhouse at
250‑860‑4393. SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER FUNDRAISING DINNER Fundraising Dinner, Silent Auction, Entertainment and Raffle Draw will be
held at Immaculate Conception Church Hall on Fri Apr 16th. Happy
Hour at 5:30 pm and Dinner at 6:30 pm. Tickets
are $25 per person / $50 per couple. Tickets
are available at Loaves & Fishes, at our Parish Office or Seton House of
Prayer. For further information phone Donna at (250) 763‑3435 or
(250) 764‑4333. help those people rebuild their lives. HAS ABORTION LEFT YOU FEELING EMPTY AND ALONE? Rachel’s Vineyard retreats are available for any
man or woman who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of
abortion. This healing weekend is
for married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents, and siblings of aborted
children. If you are searching for peace and inner healing from an abortion
experience, this retreat is for you. Register now for our spring retreat in
Kelowna, by calling 250-762-2273 or e-mailing pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com.
The retreat and registration are strictly confidential.
For more information please visit the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. A MUSICAL EVENING St. Charles Garnier Parish is hosting an exciting
Musical Evening with Catholic Artist & Composer John Angotti. It
is recommended that all music ministers attend but we also invite anyone who
just loves good music! There is
no charge, the event is Wed. Apr. 21st 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Coffee
& Refreshments will be on at 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm). Please RSVP ASAP to
Kevin at kishorkevin6@gmail.com
or 250‑863‑4296 (leave a message) so we can plan for seating and
refreshments! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND) invites
applications at this time for a part-time Early Childhood Educator
Program Manager at St. Mary's School in Cranbrook, BC. Application
deadline: May 3, 2010.
Start date: Sep 2010.
Please view www.cisnd.ca
(employment opportunities page) for details on this posting. Download
the appropriate support staff application
checklist (needed for application requirements), the application form, and the
pastoral reference check form and submit as noted on the posting information
page.
A Wedding is a Day ... A Marriage is a Lifetime. A Time for growth, life, love. A
Weekend
Marriage Preparation Course to focus on your relationship and prepare you for
your lifetime commitment. Newly Engaged? Still Discerning or in the last
stages of wedding planning. This weekend will help you prepare for your
life together. We have several couples each year that attend the weekend
before becoming engaged. Final
Kelowna Weekend for 2010 - May 15th-16th.
For information or to register www.CEEKelowna.ca or
250‑317‑8445
Easter Greetings Fr. Bart, Sr. Mary Ann, Doug Greenwood and Nuno and Maria Henriques (the staff members of our parish) would like to extend their Easter Blessings upon all the parishioners of St Pius X Parish and their families and loved ones. May Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection shed light upon your daily lives and may he transform you by his gift of New Life. We truly feel blessed to be in your service.
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