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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 10, 2008 1st Sunday of Lent "Seek Christ, our bread of Life." Prayer after Communion
MASSES
DURING LENT:
In addition to the regular masses St. Pius X will celebrate a 5:15 p.m.
mass Monday thru Friday. STATIONS
OF THE CROSS: will
be prayed at St. Pius X each Friday during Lent at 7PM. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. LENTEN
RETREAT:
Father Bart will be offering a Lenten meditation on Friday evening
after Stations of the Cross. It
will conclude by 8 p.m. All
parishioners are welcome. SACRAMENT
OF THE SICK:
Monday, February 11th, there will be an opportunity to
receive the Sacrament of the Sick at the 9:45 and 5:15 p.m. masses.
Anyone with a serious, chronic, or terminal illness is encouraged to
receive the sacrament. TRAVELLING
CHALICE SCHEDULE February 10th – 17th
Gabriella Cimbaro February 17th - 24th
Serena Fusco February 24th
– March 2nd Megan Jeffries Chalice is received at the end of the 11 a.m.
Mass. The Chalice is brought back
when the gifts are brought up at the 11 a.m. Mass. 2009 PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY:
In 2009, our parish will be celebrating its 50th
anniversary. At our last Parish
Council meeting, it was suggested we celebrate this event by publishing
another Parish Family Pictorial Directory. We need a coordinator to spearhead this endeavor.
Detailed instructions about how to be this coordinator are available.
If you are interested in this position, please contact the parish
office. MISSALLETTE ORDERS FOR 2008/2009: If you would like to order Missallettes, please fill out the attached form and put it in the offering baskets. The deadline is March 15th. CWL LADIES Come and enjoy our Valentine's Day Special at 7:15 PM on Tuesday February 12th Final rush for memberships; donate a T towel (new or gently used) for our
kitchen; win a prize and enjoy the fellowship! Hope to see you. DEVELOPMENT
& PEACE
–
I believe, I give! Peace
on Earth is founded on justice, solidarity and respect for the dignity of
human life at every stage, in every condition, in relation to the common good.
Development and Peace was founded by the Canadian Catholic Bishops 40
years ago to promote Peace through Development.
Enabling the peoples of the
Global South to develop their agricultural and infrastructure systems,
supporting grassroots industry, promoting
Justice in all its facets – this
is what we do. By “we”
we mean the Canadian Catholic Church, for without the donations received each
year through the Share Lent Campaign and from the “Share Year Round”
program none of this work would be possible.
The Government of Canada matches every dollar that is given to D&P
so please put your hard earned dollars to work for the good of our less
fortunate fellow world citizens. The enclosed Lifestyle Awareness Calendar is
designed to remind us of the disparity of economy, justice and respect for the
dignity of human life between the peoples of our planet. Please use it
prayerfully. Put a label on a jar
on the kitchen counter and encourage the family to contribute daily throughout
Lent. MUSIC PRACTICE FOR THE HOLY WEEK AND EASTER MASSES: will be held Thursday evenings at 7:15 PM in St. Pius church beginning this Thursday. Please come and join the choir as we prepare to celebrate these great feasts.
.Vatican
Appeal: $743
Last
Sunday’s collection: $4,583
USED
STAMPS:
I want to thank the Knights of Columbus for their hundreds of stamps
they handed in. Also everyone
else who so faithfully saves them and cuts them.
It saves me a lot of time and work.
Just one thing, when you cut them, only leave ¼ of an inch around
them, otherwise I have to cut them again.
Thank you, Sue. GIVE
YOUR LENTEN OBSERVANCE A BOOST: Attend
our “Life in the Spirit Seminar”, at ICC Parish, February 29th,
Mass at 7 p.m. March 1st
will be talks by local priests, discussion group from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information, call 768-2546.
This event is co-sponsored by ICC Prayer Group and Our Lady of Lourdes
Prayer Group. INFORMATION ON THE BACK BULLETIN: We invite you to look at the poster and brochures at on “The Genesis Process Counselor Training Seminar”; and “Spirituality – The Invisible Ingredient in Health and Healing”. MASS AT SANDALWOOD: Mass is celebrated at 10 a.m. at Sandalwood Retirement Resort by Fr. Charles Mulvihill the 2nd Thursday of every month. The next Mass is on February 14th. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
BURSARIES:
Catholic Health Association of BC is pleased to announce that it will
grant two bursaries this year each in the amount of $250 to graduating
students who are 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. Interested
students are invited to submit a 500 word essay to the Association by March
15, 2008, that demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the significance
of Spirituality in Health Care. Essays may be sent by regular mail or via email to smhouse@shawlink.ca.
Applicants are asked to include a return address as well as information
about the school he or she attends and the date of their graduation ceremony;
Information and application forms available in the back vestibule or at the
office. CONTACT NUMBERS Parish Office..............................................................
762-2587 Sr. Mary Ann/Religious Ed Centre.........................
762-6841 Fax..............................................................................
762-2584 Parish Hall.................................................................
762-0260 St. Vincent de Paul...................................................
762-2577 Healing Prayer Ministry........................................... 762-2587 Project Rachel..........................................................
762-2273 Or Toll-free at..............................................
1-877-683-CARE Canadian Food for Children.................................. 766-2135 Serra Club..........................................
979-7406 or 215-3933 Catholic
Schools Immaculata High......................................................
762-2730 St. Joseph’s Elementary.......................................... 763-3371 Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary...........................
768-9008
THE CATHOLIC AND CHRISTIAN
COMMUNITY
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: a Wedding is a Day … A
Marriage is a Lifetime. A time for
Growth, Life, Love. A Weekend to
focus on your relationship, prepare for your lifetime commitment through this
Marriage Preparation Course. Kelowna
Weekends – February 23rd and 24th, April 5th
and 6th, 2008. www.CEEKelowna.ca or 250-766-9003. THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION NARRATIVES OF JESUS: Lenten Scripture Study: You
are invited to participate in a five-week study which will compare the
particular insights found in the passion and resurrection accounts of the four
Gospels. The core of our faith
incorporates both the pain of the cross and the hope of the resurrection into
daily living. Facilitated by Sister
Anne McNally and Sister Rosemary Shannon. Wednesday
evenings, February 13th to March 12th, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm,
at St. Charles Garnier Parish Hall. To
register call Marilee at the Parish Office (860-6776) or Sisters Anne or
Rosemary (860-4026). Cost $20 WAYNE
BEDFORD FUND BREAKFAST: Mark
your calendars for the 13th annual fund raising breakfast which was postponed
last month to the last month in February. The breakfast will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish
Hall on Sunday, February 24th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Breakfast will include eggs, bacon, ham, fruit, toast,
coffee, etc. for only $5.50 per person or $12.00 per family. A draw of $300.00 worth of food certificates will be held for
those who made donations of $10.00 or more to the Wayne Bedford Fund as a way of
saying “Thank you” for your donation. SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF LONDON COMMEMORATIVE FUND
BURSARY:
Information and application forms available in the back vestibule or at
the office. VOCATION
LIVE-IN:
On the weekend of February 15 - 17 there will be a Vocation Live-In for
boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the
Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more info, call
604.826.8715. KINDERGARDEN
REGISTRATION:
St. Joseph Elementary School is
accepting applications for the kindergarten classes commencing September 2008.
Students should be five years old by December 31, 2008.
Please call for an appointment for you and your child to meet with the
principal (763-3371). There are only 40 kindergarten spaces. Call early to avoid disappointment. SCHOOL
READINESS EVENT: St.
Joseph Elementary School is hosting a school readiness event, Ready, Set, Learn,
on Tuesday, February 12 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the school. This event, for 3-, 4-, and 5 year olds, is funded by the
Province of BC, Ministry of Education. Call
to book a spot (763-3371). Space
is limited to 40. There will be
stories, games and a gift for each child. For parents, there will be a presentation by an early
childhood educator. CATHOLIC
SINGLES:
Invites 50-75 years young to join fun weekly breakfasts at 10:00 a.m. at
the following Feb 17, Haven Restaurant; Feb. 24, I.C.C. Parish.
For more info, contact Patti 868-9143 or Tony 861-7148. People of Faith Prayer Group invites you to join us in prayer of praise, worship, thanksgiving and
intercession on Tuesdays from 7pm - 8:30pm.
There is a preparer meeting rosary at 6:30. Everyone is welcome DO
YOUR CHILDREN THINK LENT COMES FROM THE DRYER?: Come join us for a ladies evening filled with friendship,
faith, tapas and refreshments. Together
we will explore some of the history and traditions of Lent so that you and your
family can live Lent to the fullest. Take
some time out of your busy schedule to pause and refresh at St. Charles Garnier
Parish Thursday, February 21st, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person, can be purchased at Saint Charles Garnier
Parish, 860-6776; Saint Joseph’s school, 763-3371; or for more information or
tickets, please contact Jane Beauchemin at 450-6574 or Elaine Johnson at
763-9054. PRAYER ACTIVITY DURING: As
a prayer activity during Lent, please consider taking part in the Prayer Vigils
on Tuesdays at Kelowna General Hospital where abortions are done. Join
like-minded Christians who give witness to their Faith by praying for an end to
this inhuman practice in our society. Praying while walking in front of KGH
reminds everyone that abortion is evil and must be stopped. It takes
commitment and effort to keep the vigil, but it affirms your Faith and is a good
Lenten project. Call 862-8202 or 763-1522 for information. PALS
(Parents as Literacy Supporters): Families
with 4/5 year old preschool children are invited to join us for a PALS (Parents
as Literacy Supporters) session. Preschools
PALS is a program designed to improve children’s success in literacy.
When parents are involved in their children’s education, their children
do better. Where:
The Clubhouse Childcare Center Date:
Thursday, February 28 Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am This
PALS session is sponsored by St. Joseph Elementary and The Clubhouse Childcare
Center with funding by the Provincial Government through the 2007 Early Learning
Grant. It is free for families of
St. Joseph Elementary and area Parishes. To
register: Call Joanne at the Clubhouse (860-4393) 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday to
Friday. There will be a limit of 20
families, registered on a first come first served basis. Provincial
Catholic Schools' Week: Today, February 10, marks the start of Catholic Schools' Week
throughout the province of British Columbia.
This year's theme is Catholic
Schools . . . Weaving a Tapestry of Faith, a theme which focuses on how we
are called to live our faith. The
seven Catholic schools in the Nelson Diocese join all Catholic schools of the
province (approximately 100) to celebrate and reflect on their saving mission
within the Church. We ask that all
parishioners in the diocese join in prayer this week for the success and
continued blessing of Catholic Education in our diocese and for the opportunity
that students have in receiving a faith-filled education in a Catholic
environment. At this time, sincere thanks
are extended to the many parishioners and church organizations throughout the
diocese, such as parents, volunteers, CWL and Knights of Columbus, for their
ongoing support of our schools through volunteer activities, donations,
financial assistance, and prayers. We
do appreciate all your support. Feel free to visit the
Nelson Diocesan Schools' website for more information about the schools of the
diocese (www.cisnd.ca). IMMACULATA
HIGH SCHOOL FASHION SHOW: The
Immaculata Grads of 2008 would like to invite you to their fashion show on
Friday February 15th. Tickets
are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.
We look forward to seeing you. Call
762-2730 for tickets. Tickets will
also be available at the door. PERPETUAL
ADORATION:
“Without adoration there is no transformation of the world.”
Pope Benedict XVI. Come and
experience the warmth of God’s love. You
are welcome anytime day or night. For
a scheduled hour with Jesus, phone 860-6444.
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