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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, August 1, 2010 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND) invites
applications at this time for: ·
Part-time (0.2 FTE) band
teacher for St. Michael's School in Trail (Application deadline - until filled; start date - Sep
1) ·
Certified Special Education Assistant positions
for St Joseph School in Kelowna (Application
deadline - until filled; start date - Sep 1) ·
Vice-principal and/or Full-time classroom
teacher for Immaculata Regional High School in Kelowna (Application
deadline - Aug
17) View posting details on diocesan website, www.cisnd.ca. Please download the appropriate
checklist (needed for application requirements), the application form,
and the pastoral reference check form
found on the website. NEW
CHANCERY OFFICE CONSTRUCTION. Any parishioners who may be interested in submitting competitive sub
trade construction bids are to be guided by the following information.
Plans and specifications may be obtained from our Construction Manager and
bids are to be submitted to them for consideration: West Valley
Construction Ltd 995 Ryder Drive, Kelowna, B. C., V1Y 7T7 Tel: 250-862-9555
Fax: 250-862-5154 email: sLeguilloux@shaw.ca
Submissions
to be in hand by August 20, 2010, or alternately a later date depending on
when the trade is required for the building program. This information
can be received when discussing with Rob LeGuilloux, the principal of West
Valley Construction Ltd. QUILT
RAFFLE TICKETS Please pick up your books.
The success of this fund raiser depends on your continued support. Last year
our proceeds exceeded $4,000 for the Parish. THE
DIOCESE OF NELSON CELEBRATES WITH GRATITUDE Celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Most Rev. Eugene J. Cooney
Bishop-Emeritus of Nelson Sunday, August 29th 11:00 am at
Immaculate Conception Church followed by a reception open to all the faithful. UPCOMING
YOUTH EVENTS – 2010 August
9 to 15, 2010 · Dutch Harbour (Riondel-on Kootenay Lake) - For those
going into grades 7 to 10; Camp led by Catholic team; youth don’t have to be
Catholic - invite your friends! Contact: Kathi Knapik -
Phone: 250‑359‑2924(h) Kathi.knapik.youth@gmail.com August
13, 14 & 15, 2010 · Rock Lake, B.C. - Contacts: Chris Lafaut at Christ
the Servant Parish, Cranbrook. Phone:
250‑426‑4266 Email:
chrislafaut@shaw.ca August
16 to 21, 2011 · World Youth Day - Madrid, Spain
Web: World Youth Day 2011 October
1 to 3, 2010 · Diocesan Youth Rally - Hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish, Westbank Contact: Vittoria Spindor
Phone: 250‑768‑4114 THE
MILITIA IMMACULATA Celebrates it's monthly mass honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thu,
Aug 12th, 7:00 pm at ICC.
Fr. Sebastian Puthenpura, the Spiritual Director of the MI will
celebrate mass. Flowers to honour Mary on her upcoming feast
of the Assumption are appreciated. Vases will be provided @ the church
entrance if required. Everyone warmly welcomed. Coffee
to follow in the hall CATHOLIC
FAMILY CAMP Friday,
September 10 to Sunday, September 12, 2010 Camp
Easter Seals Winfield The North Okanagan
Deanery’s third annual Catholic Family Camp is an opportunity for families
to come together for fun, fellowship and prayer. Located 21 km outside Kelowna
in a peaceful wooded setting, this 25-acre family-friendly site offers a
variety of recreation activities including an outdoor pool, a waterslide, in-
ground trampolines as well as plenty of lawn and playing fields. There will be
tons of activities for kids of all ages! COME
FOR THE DAY OR STAY OVERNIGHT If you can’t spare the
whole weekend, don’t miss Saturday! There will be organized activities for
the kids, separate men’s and women’s talks as well as Mass. There will be
a campfire both evenings with marshmallows and hot chocolate, bring your
roasting sticks and mugs. ACCOMMODATIONS Tent sites and powered RV
sites are available for camping. Small, rustic cabins also provide an
almost-outdoors sleeping experience. Indoor lodge rooms are also available.
There is a combination of options to suit every budget. MEALS Bring food and snacks for
your family during your stay. or sign up for any or all of the meals offered
by Camp Easter Seals. COST Registration starts at $20
per family. Accommodations and meals are extra. Detailed pricing can be found
on the registration form. FREE
BBQ The St. Pius X Knights of
Columbus will provide a FREE BBQ Friday night. Register
early, space is limited. Please go to www.okanagancatholic.ca for
more information and to download a registration form. DIOCESAN
BURSARIES Application forms for
Diocesan Bursaries for the 2010‑2011 academic year are available at the
Parish Office. Applications must
reach the Chancery no later than December 15, 2010. GROUND
BREAKING CEREMONY At 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 11th there will be a
ground-breaking ceremony at 3645 Benvoulin Road adjacent to St. Charles
Garnier Church in Kelowna. This
ceremony will mark the beginning of construction of our new Chancery Office
and Pastoral Centre. Everyone is
cordially invited to attend. ST.
JOSEPH CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL To request registration information (Kindergarten - Grade 7) for
2010-2011, please email the
school: school@stjosephkelowna.ca.
You can also contact us via our website: www.stjosephkelowna.ca.
LIFE AFTER DEATH
A boss asked one of his
employees, "Do you believe in life after death?" "Yes, sir,"
replied the new employee. "I thought you
would," said the boss. "Yesterday after you left to go to your
grandmother's funeral, she stopped in to see you!" THE
CLUBHOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER Register
Now – Spaces Available For September 2010 Little
Angels Preschool – 3 and 4 year old morning classes Full
Day Group Daycare Call 250‑860‑4393 KELOWNA
CURSILLO FALL WEEKENDS Women's
Weekend:
September 16 to 19 Men's
Weekend:
November 4 to 7 For more information contact Gail at 250-764-7007 or RACHEL’S
CORNER Because of the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come To us
from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the path of peace. -
Reflections from Footprints; Luke 1:78-79 Experience the tender mercy of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard
Retreat™. Abortion
AfterCare-Healing 250-762-2273
pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com CATECHISM
NEWS The fees for Catechism
will be going up this year. However,
if you register before the end of August, you can do so at the old rate.
If your child was with us last year, a registration form has been sent
to your home. If you need a
registration form, you can pick one up at the office. FAMILY
FUN DAY 150th commemoration of the Father Pandosy Chapel please come
and enjoy a free fun filled day at the Mission site on August 7th
from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm - opening ceremony at 1:00 pm - celebration of mass
at 5:00 pm in St. Charles Garnier Church - live entertainment throughout the
day, children's petting zoo, old fashioned crafters marketplace, quilt show,
vintage car show, and much more. There will be a BBQ starting at 5:00 pm at a
cost of $7.00 - please purchase your tickets ahead of time form the church
office or phone Marguerite Berry at 250‑868‑1269 or Alice Lundy at
250‑763‑3458. The winners of the Silent Auction and of the Alex
Fong Original Watercolour will be announced at 7:30 pm. PASTORAL
APPOINTMENTS SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 With the approval of the Board of Consultors, I am pleased to make the
following Pastoral Appointments effective on September 1, 2010: Father
Cecil Nunez
is appointed Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Revelstoke, BC. Father
James McHugh
is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Golden, BC.
Father McHugh will continue to serve as Pastor of Canadian Martyrs
Parish, Invermere, BC and St. Joseph Mission, Radium, BC.
He will continue to reside in Invermere. Father
John Kellogg
is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Kimberley, BC and the Missions of
St. Joseph, Jaffrey, BC and St. Anthony, Canal Flats, BC. Father
Bart van Roijen is appointed Pastor of the Parishes of Holy Family (Fernie, BC) and St.
Michael’s (Sparwood, BC) and the Mission of St. Bernard (Elkford, BC).
He will reside in Sparwood. Father
Thomas Kakkaniyil, M.S.T. is appointed Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Creston, BC
and Most Holy Redeemer Mission, Riondel, BC. Father
Francis dela Cruz
is appointed Pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Kelowna, BC. Father
Ronnie Tagnines is appointed Pastor of St. Peter’s Parish, Princeton, BC and Our Lady
of Lourdes Parish, Keremeos, BC. He
will reside in Princeton. Father
George Thattuparampil, M.S.T. has been recalled to India by the General Superior of
the Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle. He will be re-assigned by his superiors.
We are grateful to Father George for his years of service in the Diocese
of Nelson. Father
Gerald Craig, O.F.M.Cap., is appointed Pastor of St. Edward Parish, Winfield, BC and Holy Spirit
Parish, Kelowna, BC. For the past
several months, Father Gerald has served as Administrator of these two parishes. Father
Gordon Walker, C.S.B. will retire from full-time
active ministry. We are delighted
that Father Gordon will continue to reside for some months in Keremeos.
Father Gordon has indicated a willingness to assist in parishes,
particularly in the Okanagan. His new address and telephone number will be sent to
you later. We pray that besides
attending to his continuing spiritual growth, Father Gordon will have occasion
to collect many birdies! We are
very grateful to Father Gordon and the Basilian Community for his many years of
service in the Diocese of Nelson. Fraternally in Christ,
John Corriveau, OFMCap. Bishop of Nelson
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