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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, February 1, 2009 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST.
PIUS XTH K OF C BREAKFAST:-
St. Pius X Knights invite all to attend their
Breakfast on Feb 8th after both Sunday masses. SANDALWOOD:-
Fr. Charlie Mulvihill will officiate at a mass held at Sandalwood on Thurs,
Feb 12th at 10am. MRS
FRANCIS VAN ROIJEN:- My mother is requesting your
prayers for healing. She was
diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus during Advent and treatment options
are quickly running out. Though
she is still leading an active lifestyle at this point in time, doctors are
afraid that it will soon spread to her vital organs.
Mom has a great trust in the power of prayer. EASTER CHOIR
PRACTICE:- Please
come and join a choir composed of members from our various music ministries to
prepare for singing the Easter Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the
Vigil Mass. Practices will be
held on Thursday evenings at 7:15pm in the church beginning Thursday, Feb 5th.
If God has blessed you with a musical gift, come and share it with us
as we celebrate His passion, death and resurrection. WORLD
DAY OF THE SICK:- To commemorate the Feast of our
Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick, Fr. Bart will be available
to anoint all those who come forward at the 9am Mass on Wed Feb 11th.
The Church recommends the sacrament for all those afflicted with a
serious illness (either chronic or terminal), those awaiting surgery (even if
it involves only moderate risk), those who, because of age, would be in danger
of death and all those whose death is imminent.
The Anointing has two purposes: Healing and Salvation through the
Saving Death and Resurrection of our Lord.
Although the sacrament also contains the forgiveness of sins, the
church teaches that it is not meant to be used as a substitute to Confession,
but, especially in cases of extreme illness, is meant to provide the means for
forgiveness to those who are unable to confess their sins. VOLUNTEER
SECRETARY NEEDED:- Parish
Council is looking for someone who is interested in volunteering their time
and skills as a secretary. The
Parish Council meets on the fourth Wednesday
of each month. The
secretary will be responsible for taking notes, distributing the minutes,
agenda and reports via email, creating a short synopsis for the bulletin and
sending a reminder each month. Please
phone the office. JUBILEE YEAR OF ST. PAUL:-
Come
join us at St. Pius X for a bible study based on the book by
Fr. Mitch Pacwa of EWTN - St. Paul, A Bible Study for Catholics. This
six week course will explore St. Paul’s teachings on the sacraments and our
Catholic understanding of them. The weekly sessions will begin on Monday
February 2nd and run through Monday March 9th. For
more information or to register contact the parish office – (250) 762‑2587
or Margaret – (250) 762‑8274 or Janet – (250) 860‑8807.
Pre‑registration would be appreciated so we can have enough study books
on hand. NEW
PROCEDURE:- Beginning in February, the two
Eucharistic Ministers who minister the cup will be asked to take the two
candles from beside the Lectern to the back of the church when the ushers have
come to the front of the church to collect on the second side. The candles will be brought up with the gifts and placed on
the two vacant candle stands beside the altar.
This new procedure will accentuate first the Word and then the
Eucharist as our sole focus. As
the lit candles are moved from one place to the other, so does our focus. VOCATION
LIVE-IN:- The weekend of Feb 13th
– 15th for boys, and young men interested in the priesthood or
the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For
more information call 604-826-8715. PARISH
VISITOR’S MEETING:- Wed, Feb 4th at 1:30pm.
All who visit the sick and shut-in parishioners are invited to attend.
MUSICIANS
& SINGERS:- The 9
am Sunday Mass desperately needs people to lead the congregation in song every
second Sunday. If God has given
you the talent to play an instrument or a voice to sing, please consider this
important ministry and contact the parish office (762-2587). The benefits are
“out of this world”!! ST.
JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:- is hosting a school readiness
event, Ready, Set, Learn, on Tues, Feb 10th from
9:30-11:30 a.m. at the school. This event, for 3 and 4 year olds, is
funded by the Province of BC, Ministry of Education. Call to book a spot
763‑3371. Space is limited.
There will be stories, games and a gift for each child. For parents,
there will be an opportunity to tour the school and have your questions
answered. WORLD
DAY OF PRAYER:- to be
held on Fri Mar 6th. There
will be a meeting for those who would like to be involved in this day of
prayer on Feb 4th at St. Paul’s United Church.
Call Gloria (250) 764-7221 or (250) 762-5443 for more information. MEN
OF INTEGRITY CONFERENCE:- February
6-7, Spruce Grove (outside Edmonton) Need
more info? Contact Colin at loxamfam@telus.net (Colin found the
Conference so inspiring last year, he is going back again this year!)
For conference info:www.catholicfamilyministries.com. THE
NEW CWL EXECUTIVE:-
for 2009/2010 were installed by Fr. Bart on Tuesday Jan 13th. Congratulations: President:-
Lorie Anne Samoisette Past
Pres & Communications:- Sandralynn Stone Pres
Elect & Organization:-
Victoria Oppertshauser Secretary:-
Marcie Hlushko Treasurer:-
Teresa Di Bitetto Spiritual:-
Meg Greenwood Christian
Family Life:-
Sheila Downey Community
Life:-
Lori Downey Education
& Health:-
Lucille Jakubec
Sharon Schwab Rosary for peace & for families:- The rosary will be prayed every Friday at 2:40
until approx 4 pm in ICC church. One
mystery will be prayed at 2:40, Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 pm and another
two mysteries after the chaplet, ending with the Litany of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus and the consecration to the two Hearts.
Feel free to come for any or all of it. ST
JOSEPH SCHOOL:- We will be accepting kindergarten
and grade 1-7 registrations for all other families beginning Monday, January
12th. Please stop by
the office and pick up the registration packages. If you have any questions
please contact the school at (250) 763-3371 or school@stjosephkelowna.ca. KELOWNA
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER:- The
February weekend (21st and 2nd) is already 75% full,
There is still lots of space for the May (23rd and 24th)
weekend. BIG
WHITE MASS:-
Mass will be celebrated at Big White each Sunday until the end of March at
3:30 p.m. at The Schumann House in the Village. BAKE SALE:-
Sunday
Feb 1st at ICC Hall, 9am to 1pm. Valentine cupcakes and lots more home baked
goods. Proceeds go for Corpus Christi Procession, June 2009. OLOL
COMMUNITY TRIVIA CHALLENGE:-
Sat, Feb 28th at Our Lady of Lourdes Gym. Cocktails at
6pm, Games begin at 7pm sharp! You will compete as a TEAM of 10 (you
can make your own or we can place you with a group…). Tickets are $25 each or purchase a table of 10 for $200.
Includes a hearty dish of chilli at intermission and 6 Trivia
Round-robins. For more info or to get tickets – call Nikki Shann at (250)
768-9008. Enjoy other activities
such as Chinese Auction, Silent Auction, Bottle Toss, 50/50, special contests
and a cash bar! 2008 TAX
RECEIPTS:- The tax
receipts are ready for pickup in the hallway beside the envelope boxes. SPANISH
MASS:- will be held at Our Lady of
Lourdes, on Sun, Feb 8th at 3:30pm.
Social in parish Hall to follow. Everyone is welcome! LITTLE ROCK LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY:- As we celebrate Paul’s 2,000th anniversary
of birth we invite you to join us for a reflective study of Paul’s Letters
from Prison (Philippians, Colossians, and Ephesians). In these letters of encouragement and instruction Paul
lovingly pastors the young communities of Asia and Macedonia and challenges us
to deepen our own commitment as disciples of Jesus.
St. Charles Garnier Parish Hall, 3645 Benvoulin Road 7pm – 8:30 pm
Wed Feb 18th to Apr 1st $25 includes books.
Facilitated by Sisters Rosemary Shannon and Anne McNally.
Please register before February 1st by calling Marilee
(250-860-6776) or by emailing charlesgarnier@gmail.com BURSARIES:- The Catholic Health Association of BC will be
awarding two bursaries valued at $250 each to two 2009 graduating students
enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or who are a member of a BC or Yukon
parish and enrolled in a public secondary school, or who are home-schooled.
Students are asked to submit a 500 word essay that demonstrates an awareness
and understanding of the significance of Spirituality in Health Care.
Submissions must be received on or before March 13, 2009. For further details,
please refer to the poster on display in the vestibule of the church, or check
the CHABC website at chabc.bc.ca under upcoming events. WORD
OF LIFE:- meets at Immaculate Conception
Parish the first Saturday of each month in Charity Hall at 9:45 a m. 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. Tidbits from the Life of St. Pius Xth
Fr.
Giuseppe Sarto Giuseppe Sarto finished his seminary studies in 1858.
Since he was only 23, and the canonical age for ordination was 24, the
bishop had to obtain a dispensation from Rome.
Considering his stellar academic record, graduating with honours in all
subjects and judging from the evaluations made by seminary staff and parish
priests alike, the dispensation was granted in short order.
On September 18th, 1858, Giuseppe Sarto was ordained a
priest at Castelfranco by the Bishop of Treviso.
He would celebrate his first mass, on the following day, in his
hometown of Riese.
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