Pastor: Rev. Bart van Roijen

Sunday, August 29, 2010

22nd 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 entering 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.

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.  Phone: - 250‑762‑9266.

Marie-Jeanne McLellan for the donation of roses for Mary last weekend.  Also, thank you to both Rosemary Lalonde and Delma MacDonald who generously donated flowers from their gardens.  Together with flowers from around the church which are so lovingly tended by Nuno and Maria Henriquez, these flowers have beautifully enhanced our Sunday celebrations.

The conveners are in place for Sept. 25^th.  We are less than a month away.  Sept. will be a very busy month.  I would like to call a meeting of ALL CONVENORS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN HELPING for Tue Sep 7^th at 7:00 pm in the Church hall.  Please come with your requests, information and any help that you may need.  If there are any of you that are able to pick up donations for the bazaar you can call me and let me know.  There are people who have no way to get the goods to the hall.  You can contact Bev at 250‑869‑4183.

A little boy found a bible so old it was covered in 12 inches of dust. The little boy scooped away the dust and then slowly opened the ancient bible.

As he opened the bible he noticed a leaf. He quickly ran to his mom and said, "Look what I found mom!"

The mom asked, "What is it"?

"I think it's Adams underwear", replied the boy.

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 15^th to choose your meal: Chicken, European wiener, venison or vegan burger and indicate the number of children.

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

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.

We have all heard the news from Pakistan and the extreme flooding they have experienced.  The need for assistance has exceeded all other calamities in the last ten years.  You can help by putting an envelope marked “Pakistan Relief” in the Sunday collection.  Make cheques payable to “ST PIUS X” and we will forward it to Development and Peace who will have your contribution matched by the Canadian Government and forwarded to Caritas Pakistan, the Catholic Relief Agency best equipped to serve the victims.  Since this agency has very low administrative costs, this ensures that more of the money goes to those most in need.

As the bazaar is fast approaching it is time to place your order:

• Perogys                   $5.00 per dozen
• Cabbage Rolls      $6.00 per dozen
• Egg Rolls                $6.00 per dozen
• Won Ton                  $3.50 per dozen

Your orders will be available to pick up at the Bazaar on Sept. 25^th.  To place your order call Delma MacDonald at 250‑763‑6316 or Teresa Cimbarlo at 250‑762‑8733

All members of the graduating class earned a Dogwood Certificate and have graduated from Immaculata.

Have you thought about enrolling your son or daughter in our Catholic Schools?  There is still time to do so!  If you wish to enroll your child at St. Joseph or Immaculata for the 2010/11 school year, there is limited space still remaining in some grades. Contact the school offices at 763-3371 or 762-2730 to make an appointment for an interview.

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