Pastor: Rev. Bart van Roijen

Sunday, August 22, 2010

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

The British Columbia / Yukon State Knights of Columbus and Redeemer Pacific College present Mary, Mother of All Christians and Her Son's Message for the Americans, by MSGR. Eduardo Chavez of our Lady of Guadalupe. Being held in Langley, BC on Sep 25^th at Chandos Patterson Auditorium 10238 - 168th Street. Registration is from 8:00 to 9:00 am. General admission is $25.00 per person and $10.00 for students.  Special arrangements have been made with the Guildford Sheraton if you wish accommodations.  For tickets, please call Barrie Stickland at 250‑862‑8477.

Each year the Diocese of Nelson offers bursaries to young Catholics continuing in their post-secondary education.  Application forms are available at the parish office.  Among other requirements applicants must be in at least their second year of a recognized post-secondary institution and the applicants must be Catholics who live their faith and attend Mass weekly. All applications must reach the Chancery no later than December 15^th, 2010.

We are again offering Part I of Longing for the Holy, a spiritual journey for those who want to enrich their sense of the presence of God.  Longing for the Holy concerns the way we channel the deep longing at the core of our being and explores the themes of church community, justice, sexuality, the practices of the spiritual life, and being a mystic of the everyday.  It is based on Fr. Ron Rolheiser's book, "Holy Longing".

Part One:  Six Wed Evenings  Sep 15 - Oct 20

                    Cost:  $25 (includes book)

Part Two:  Six Wed Evenings Oct 27 - Dec 1

                    Cost:  $10 (same book at Part One)

Place:  St. Charles Garnier Parish Hall,

Please register by emailing charlesgarnier@gmail.com or phoning Marilee 250-860-6776

Facilitated by Sister Rosemary Shannon, CND and Sister Anne McNally, CND

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.

Each year, hundreds of unborn babies are quietly destroyed behind the sterile clinic doors of Kelowna General Hospital. Every child lost to abortion is a precious creation of God, and He mourns tremendously at the tragedy of abortion. Kelowna Right to Life's annual Memorial Service for the Unborn offers the opportunity to acknowledge the value and dignity of each little person lost in our local hospital over the past 10 years. Please join us in this very special event in front of Kelowna General Hospital on Pandosy Street Monday, August 23^rd from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Call the office at 250‑862‑8202 for more information.

Annual Outdoor Mass of Thanksgiving will be in Mary’s Grove at Seton House of Prayer this Sunday, Aug 22^nd at 2:00 pm.  Reception afterwards.  Everyone welcome.

Now at the Pro Life Thrift Shop at 1157 Sutherland Avenue. All summer clothes are $5.00 for as many as you get into one of our bags. All other items are 50% off. Open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wed ‑ Sat  250‑762‑9266.

Barbara Walters, of Television's 20/20, did a story on gender roles in Kabul, Afghanistan several years before the Afghan conflict. She noted that women customarily walked five paces behind their husbands.

She recently returned to Kabul and observed that women still walk behind their husbands. From Ms. Walters' vantage point, despite the overthrow of the oppressive Taliban regime, the women now seem to walk even further back behind their husbands, and are happy to maintain the old custom.

Ms. Walters approached one of the Afghani women and asked, 'Why do you now seem happy with an old custom that you once tried so desperately to change?'

The woman looked Miss Walters straight in the eyes, and without hesitation said, 'Land Mines.'

Moral of the story is (no matter what language you speak and where you go):

BEHIND EVERY MAN, THERE'S A SMART WOMAN

A 50^th Anniversary Celebration for Bishop Cooney will be held on Sun Aug 29^th at ICC following the 11:00 am mass.  A gift offering towards a trip for Bishop Cooney is being planned, to enable him to make a pilgrimage to Spain, the "Camino de Santiago" walk, following in the footsteps of St. James.  Anyone wishing to join in this gift offering can mail their greeting card and offering to Immaculate Conception at 839 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, V1Y 5X4, by Aug 26^th.  Further info:  Eileen at 250‑575‑3553.  TICKETS ARE $10 EACH, CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OLD ARE FREE.  Tickets are available at the parish office during the week or from Victoria & Murray Oppertshauser following mass on Sunday morning.

Fri Sep 10^th to Sun Sep 12^th at Camp Easter Seals Winfield. This third annual Catholic Family Camp is an opportunity for families to come together for fun, fellowship and prayer Cost: Registration starts at $20 per family. Accommodations and meals are extra. Detailed pricing can be found on the registration form. Register early, space is limited. Please go to www.okanagancatholic.ca. For more information and to download a registration form.

Join us for a celebration of God's wonderful creation featuring fun, games, and delicious simple local food! Meal Tickets $7, children 12 & under FREE. Please call the parish office 250 860-6776 by September 15th to choose your meal: Chicken, European wiener, venison or vegan burger and indicate the number of children. 

Sun, Sep 19, 11:30am – 1:30pm at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC.

This Sun, Aug 22^nd at 3:00 pm at St Theresa’s Parish.  Social to follow in the hall.

Effective immediately there will no longer be a Mass at the Hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

We will host a one day retreat with talks presented by Fr. Patrick Greenough, National Spiritual Director, on Sat Sep 18^th.  Topics will focus on the Dignity & Mission of the Priesthood.  Beginning with mass at St. Pius X at 9:00 am, followed by 4 talks, concluding at 4:00 pm.  Registration fee: $20 prior to Sep 14^th, $25 after, includes lunch & refreshments.  Registration forms at Loaves & Fishes Bookstore, or online at jerrydusik@shaw.ca , or leib@vip.net.  A renewal of consecration vows to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held during the mass.  Everyone welcome.

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