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.

FUNERAL MASS:- There will be a funeral mass at 10 am Wed Apr 8^th for Madeline Nerglinger.  There will be NO 9 AM MASS

ANNUAL CHRISM MASS:- Monday Apr 6^th at 7:00pm at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, in Nelson.  If you are interested in going, a car pool could be organized.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS:- A Walk Through the City of Kelowna.  An invitation to all people to join together and walk the streets of Kelowna remembering Jesus and The Way of the Cross, and asking for today “What is the Cross in our Time and Place?”  Good Friday, April 10^th 12:30 to 2:15pm.  Begin and end at First United Church (corner of Bernard & Richter).

ST. PIUS X K OF C BREAKFAST:- St. Pius X Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast on Easter Sunday after both Sunday masses.  Plan to treat your family to the best breakfast deal in town.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE:- Thank you to all those who came out to our Soup & Bun Dinner and be assured that your generosity will be making a difference to some of our poorest brothers and sisters.  Be on the lookout for our "100 Mile Dinner" to be held later in the year !!

MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE:- Due to the Chrism Mass in Nelson, there will be no Monday evening mass on April 6^th and no Tuesday morning mass on April 7^th.  There will be a 9:00 am mass at St. Theresa’s on Tuesday morning and a 5:15 pm mass at St. Pius X Tuesday evening.

GOOD FRIDAY FOR CHILDREN:- Stations of the Cross for kids will be held at Holy Spirit Church on Good Friday, April 10th at 10:00 am.  Bring out your young ones!  Questions? Call Miranda (765-3144).

COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND:- The collection on Good Friday goes to the needs of the church in the Holy Land.

CWL BURSARY NEWS:-  2 bursaries are available to the baptized son, daughter or grandchild of a CWL member of St Pius X Council.  The student must be a 2009 graduate of School District #23 or Immaculata High School.  Other criteria apply. Information sheet is available on the bulletin board at the back of the church.  Applications must be submitted by April 15th 2009.  For further information please contact : Lucille Jakubec (250) 763‑4738 or Sharon Schwab (250) 861‑2945.

MOSES IS COMING TO KELOWNA! Moses the Cat, that is. It's a CAT.CHAT Concert! An exciting faith-filled afternoon for Catholic families and kids of all ages. Join us Sun, Apr 19^th at St Pius X Hall.  Concert at 2:30 pm with a FREE DINNER to follow. Get your tickets at St Pius office (M-F, 9-4pm) Early Bird rate - $25/family, $8/Individual (or $35/$10 at the door). Questions? Want to Help? email admin@okanagancatholic.ca or call Michelle at 864-5897.  If you purchase tickets by Mar 31^st, you'll be entered to win one of 20 Cat.Chat CD's!

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PIUS X HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Holy Thursday                      7:30pm

Good Friday                           3:00pm

Easter Vigil                             8:30pm

Easter Sunday                       9:00am

                                                  11:00am

SPECIAL RECONCILIATION TIMES AT ST PIUS X:- Fr. Bart will be in the Confessional

Tuesday April 7^th         7:15 – 8:30 pm

Thursday April 9^th       1:30 – 2:30 pm

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SPECIAL THANK YOU:- Fr. Bart’s mom would like to thank the many people of our parish for their prayers and words of encouragement.  Her treatment for cancer is going well and she feels that the many prayers have sustained her.  Please continue to pray for her.  Her Chemo Treatments finish on May 22^nd.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 AM	apr 6
tuesday 5:15 PM	apr 7	Doris Gallagher †
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM	apr 8	funeral for Madeline Nerglinger †
WEDNESDAY 5:15 PM		Margaret & Meri Margaret Gallagher †
thursday 7:30 pm	apr 9	Simone Denis †
friday 3:00 PM	apr 10
SATURDAY 8:30 pm	apr 11	Marguerite Poitras †
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	apr 12	Fred Harrop †
SUNDAY 11 AM		THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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

FASHION SHOW:- The Grads of Immaculata will be holding their annual Fashion Show on Friday, April 17^th. The show begins at 7:00 pm in the school gym tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any grade 12 student or at the school office. Please come out to support the grads.

IMMACULATA STUDENT MEXICO TRIP:- We would like to thank all parishioners for their financial support and prayers for our latest Mission to Mexico trip. The construction of 2 homes and a school room have gone a long way in giving hope to many lives.  Students who participated in the trip will share a short video presentation in the near future.  Thank you again for your support.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND:- A Wedding is a Day ... A Marriage is a Lifetime.  A Time for Growth, Life, Love.  Prepare for you lifetime commitment through this Marriage Preparation Course.  Last Kelowna Weekend for 2009 - May 23^rd and 24^th.  Hurry as the May weekend is already 50% full.  www.CEEKelowna.ca or 250-317-8445.

ICC K OF C BREAKFAST:- ICC Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast this Sun after the Sunday masses.

THE CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE NELSON DIOCESE:- invites applications for the following positions starting the 2009-10 school year:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR HOLY CROSS SCHOOL in Penticton.  Application deadline April 15.

2 TEACHERS FOR IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL in Kelowna (one teacher for Sr. Biology and Chemistry; one teacher for Grade 8-10 Humanities).  Application deadline April 29.

2 TEACHERS FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL in Kelowna (one elementary teacher; one teacher to work with special needs students).  Application deadline April 29.

Please view details on these opportunities and the application process on the website www.cisnd.ca (employment opportunities page).

THE CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY COURSE:- presented by Fr. Cesar Macariola will resume Thurs. evenings  @ 7 pm.  Apr. 23 will be held @ St. Pius X Parish.  Apr 30 & May 7 @ ICC.  Final session May 14 @  St. Pius X Parish.  Everyone Welcome. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2009!:- Mark your calendars: July 13-17 at Immaculata High School. Right now we are recruiting adult and youth volunteers to fill 35 roles in the following areas: crafts, fun& games, snack, faith, group guides, skit, photography, mass coordinator, decoration, treasurer, childcare, & computer support).  This year's theme is 'The Mass Comes Alive!’ grow in our Catholic faith, understand the Catholic Mass and deepen our love for Jesus in the Eucharist!  Please call Michelle @ (250) 864‑5897.

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.

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.

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

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!)

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.

SPANISH MASS:- On Easter Sunday, April 12^th, at 3:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 2547 Hebert Road, Westbank.  All Spanish speaking people from the Okanagan Valley area are cordially invited to attend.  Following the Mass there will be a Social at the parish centre.  Please bring your favourite dish to share with others.  There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children.

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.

MUSICIANS & SINGERS:- Our Sunday Masses desperately need people to lead the congregation in song 2 or 3 times a month.  Please consider this important ministry and contact the parish office (762-2587).