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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, December 20, 2009 4th Sunday of Advent
ADVENT HOLY HOUR During the season of Advent, St Pius X Parish is sponsoring a Holy Hour
beginning with evening prayer at 7:00pm on Sunday evenings.
Come and pray for a greater openness to Christ in the life of our
community as we journey towards Christmas. PRAYER DURING THE DAY Any parishioner who would like to pray in the church between the hours of
9:30am – noon or 1:00pm – 4:00pm can simply come to the office and they
will be let in. ST
PIUS X MASS SCHEDULE
PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH UPDATE Thank you for the support thus far.
We are at 100% of our Diocesan goal of $29,500.
All donations made out to the Pilgrimage of Faith from this point
onward will come back to the parish in full without being subject to the usual
diocesan tax on income. PERFUMES & COLOGNES We would ask that the wearing of perfumes and
colognes be avoided as some parishioners have allergies to scents. LEARN HOW TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE The Ark of the Covenant Prayer Group (affiliated with
the Intercessors of the Lamb) will be offering “Heart to Heart Listening”
beginning on Wed, Jan 6th, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Catechetical
Centre of St. Pius X parish. This is an 18 week course based on the
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius that will open the ears of our hearts so
they may listen to what God is saying to us.
The course “Empowerment of the Holy Spirit” is a prerequisite for
this course. For further info or
to register, contact Emily at (250) 868‑2395. CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE A big thank you to those who donated cookies and to
those who purchased them. The
total proceeds going to the Bishop’s Fund for Life is $657.75. Conveners
Rita Fairhurst and Jo Stewart. BEPI’S BISTRO Join us in the Fr Martin room after the 9am and 11am
masses for socializing and goodies. CHURCH DECORATION Come and join us after Mass on Dec 24th to decorate
the church for Christmas. The
more the merrier. Many hands make
light work. THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE We encourage all women 16 and over to join. We
realize not all of you can attend meetings and be active in the work we do,
but your involvement is important. Our CWL Council is 48 years old and
has 124 members. It is also time to renew memberships. The annual
cost is $20. Please enclose payment with your name, address, telephone
number, and email address in an envelope and put this in the Sunday
Collection basket. If you have any questions, please call Victoria at (250) 712‑0701 ONE MORE CHRISTMAS GIFT?
Help
make sure there is room at the Inn! Inn from the Cold shelters people
experiencing homelessness throughout the winter. Please
check out our program and volunteer or donate online via our website:
www.innfromthecoldkelowna.org, phone our coordinator (250) 448-6403 or
pick up a brochure for more information at the entrance to the church.
Help us welcome brothers and sisters in need, bringing “tidings of
comfort and joy” through our action and caring. THE VILLAGE OF MYSTICAL ROSE Join us in prayer (rosary) after mass on Friday
mornings at St Pius X. Any
questions or inquires please call Sylvia Jacobsen at (250) 869‑0450 CANDLELIGHT PRAYER VIGIL Bound4life Kelowna Chapter is sponsoring a Candlelight
Prayer Siege to end abortion
tonight, Sun Dec 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Sails downtown on
Bernard Avenue. Candles will be
provided, but you are welcome to bring your own with wind guard if preferred. Contact Dusty at kelowna@bound4life.ca
or contact the office at 250 862-8202 for more information. FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN The BC Ministry of Education is phasing in Full Day
Kindergarten over the next two years. We
don’t know if or when our application to be in the first year of
implementation will be approved but, in the interest of planning, our Kelowna
Catholic Independent School Council has decided to go ahead with Full Day
Kindergarten in September regardless. (Please
note there will be no ½ day option.) Kindergarten 2010-2011 registration will begin on Jan 11,
2010. Please contact the school
(250) 763‑3371 after Jan 10th to arrange to pick up an
application. If email is more
convenient, please request a Kindergarten application at school@stjosephkelowna.ca.
ICC CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE There will not be a 5:30pm Mass on Christmas or New
Year ’s Day at ICC. The last
Mass on Christmas Day at ICC is at 1:00pm and the last Mass on New Year’s
Day is at 4:00pm. RENOVATIONS TO OUR FRONT ENTRANCE Proposal: ·
Take out inside entrance (glass and doors) ·
Take out both confessionals ·
Take out two back pews ·
Take out side pews between last two pillars ·
Extend entrance to below choir loft overhang (glass
doors and windows) ·
Build two new confessionals on each side between last
two pillars ·
Install newly donated stain glass window of Divine
Mercy as part of the wall for one of the confessionals Your comments are welcomed. SILENT
LIVE-IN RETREAT FOR WOMEN Is Jesus calling you? A silent retreat for women interested in discerning a call to
religious life will be held at Mary’s Mountain in Chilliwack, BC from 7:00pm
Fri Jan 8 to Sun Jan 10, 2010. Suggested
donation is $50. For more info
contact Linda at (604) 553‑5580 OR (604) 824‑4184.
[In the words of a young – 7 year old theologian .
. .] After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of the New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. ‘I wish I had been born in a barn, too, because my
mom is always saying to me, Close the door! Were you born in a barn?' It would
be nice to say, 'As a matter of fact, I was.’ A WEDDING IS A DAY ... A MARRIAGE IS A LIFETIME.
For more information www.CEEKelowna.ca or 250-317-8445 OKANAGAN FILIPINO CLUB Christmas Day Mass in Filipino will be celebrated by
Fr. Mac on Fri, Dec 25th at 5:00 - 9:00pm Holy Spirit Church,
Neptune Road, Kelowna. This will
probably be his last Filipino Mass in Canada.
He is going back to the Philippines on Jan 4th, 2010 after a
three year assignment as Parish Priest of Saint Edward and the Holy Spirit
Parishes. A Traditional Filipino
Christmas Party (Potluck) will follow the Mass. Come and bring your favourite
Filipino Dish. 2010 ENVELOPES The boxes of 2010 envelopes are ready for pick-up in
the hall. They are in
alphabetical order on the tables at the door.
If you do not find yours or need a box, please contact Doug at the
office (250) 762‑2587. RACHEL’S CORNER The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for
behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the
people . . . in the city of David a Saviour has been born for you, who is
Messiah and Lord.” - Luke 2:10-11 May the unending love of Our Saviour fill your heart
with hope, grace and peace this Christmas.
Do not be afraid to reach out for help. Abortion
Aftercare-Healing 250-762-2273 pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com PERPETUAL ADORATION “When the sisters are exhausted, up to their eyes
in work; when all seems to go awry, they spend an hour in prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament. This practice
has never failed to bear fruit. They
experience peace and strength.” Mother
Teresa. For a scheduled hour of
prayer phone (250) 762‑2005 or (250) 860‑6444 CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS The Parish office will be closed Dec 24, 25 and 28.
Any items for the Christmas bulletin must be received by the afternoon
of Tue, Dec 22nd. CHILDREN’S CHOIR The next children’s Mass will be Jan 10th at
11:00am. There will be one
practice on Jan 5th at 7:00pm. All
children are welcome. CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF BC BURSARY Two bursaries in the amount of $250 each will be given
to graduating students who are enrolled in a Catholic secondary school or who
are a member of a BC or Yukon parish and are enrolled in a public secondary
school or are home-schooled. Interested
students are invited to submit a 500 word essay to the Association by March
12, 2010, that demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the significance
of Spirituality in Heath Care. Essays
may be sent by regular mail to Catholic Health Association of BC, 9387 Holmes
Street, Burnaby BC V3N 4C3 or via email at smhouse@shawlink.ca.
If by regular mail the submission must be postmarked on or before March
12, 2010. MASS AT BIG WHITE Mass will be held each Sunday concluding on Mar 21st.
As well Mass will be celebrated
on both Christmas Day and New Year's Day. All
Masses will be at 3:30pm in the Schumann House, at the top of the gondola. NEW YEAR’S EVE ADORATION St Pius X Parish is inviting everyone to spend some
time before the Blessed Sacrament on New Year’s Eve following the 7:00pm
evening Mass. Adoration will
conclude with benediction at 10:00pm. This
is a great way to usher in the New Year. CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Thank you to all who donated to the poinsettias.
$247.72 was collected. Tidbits from the Life of St. Pius X
Pope
Pius X A young priest, tortured by doubts, knelt
broken at the Pope’s feet. Like
the father in Rembrandt’s painting of the Prodigal Son, Pope Pius X
bent compassionately over the man, cradling the young priest with his strong
and gentle hands close to his heart. “Faith,
faith, faith,” repeated the soothing voice over and over again. “Faith,
my son, must be your place of refuge.”
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