Parish Council	Mass Times		Welcome to our Parish
Mike Sehn Peter Cimbaro Victoria Oppertshauser Janet Barnes Meg Greenwood Sr. Mary Ann Denis Barnes Dianna Santos Marguerite Stickland Martin Landry Barrie Stickland Knights of Columbus Tony Bestick Murray Oppertshauser Catholic Women’s League Sandralynn Stone Sharon Schwab 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-------- 762-6841 Project Rachel--------------- 762-2273 toll-free - 1-877-683-CARE Canadian Food for Children----- 766-2135 Serra Club979-7406 or 215-3933 Catholic Schools Immaculata High-------------- 762-2730 St. Joseph’s Elementary-------- 763-3371 Our Lady of Lourdes ----------- 768-9008	Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Monday 9:45 a.m. at David Lloyd Jones Home Tues., Wed., Thurs & Friday, 9 a.m.		Welcome to all who are visiting with us today.  We are glad you took the time to come and join us in prayer.  God bless you.
	LENT:  Monday – Friday 5:15 p.m.
	Stations of the Cross:  Friday 7:00 p.m. (during Lent)		Appointment Times
			Pastor:  Please call 762-2587 to arrange an appointment.
	Reconciliation
	Saturday from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment		For emergencies, call 762-2587 at any hour.
	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament		&----------------------------------------------
	Fridays from 8 to 9 a.m.		Parish Registration
	Recitation of the Holy Rosary Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 8:30 a.m.		Long-time residents who are not registered are also invited to fill out the form below.
			Please return it in the collection basket.
	Baptism Contact the Pastor at least two months before your date for preparation and instruction.		Name:______________________________
			Address:____________________________
	Marriage Contact the Pastor at least six months prior to your date for preparation and instruction		Postal Code__________________________ ____________________________________ Email:  ______________________________ ____________________________________
	Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Any adults seeking to be baptized in the Christian Faith or any baptized Christians interested in full communion with the Catholic Church are asked to contact Fr. Bart at 762-2587.		Telephone No:_________________________ ____________________________________   Would you like to pick up envelopes next week? Yes   No
	Anointing of the Sick If you are hospitalized, please be sure to identify yourself as a Catholic. Do not hesitate to notify the Pastor of shut-ins or hospitalized parishioners. For emergencies, call 762-2587 at any hour.		Once you pick up your envelopes and the label at the top has your name on it, you will not need to record your name on each envelope; the number identifies you and a tax receipt will be sent to you at the address you registered with.

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.

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TRAVELLING CHALICE SCHEDULE

February 17^th - 24^th               Serena Fusco

February 24^th – March 2^nd 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.

 

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.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:  Anyone wishing to attend, the next meeting of the Parish Council is February 27^th, 2008, 7 p.m. in the Father Martin Room.

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS/2008 ENVELOPES:  The receipts are in the Fuller Street entrance of the Church in alphabetical order.  Please call the office if you need a correction.  The 2008 envelopes are in the Parish Office; if you are looking for yours, give the office a call and we will leave them with the guest book in the front vestibule for pickup at your request.  Thank you for your cooperation.

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE   –  I believe, I give!

As we each go about our daily life we are often reminded of the injustices of our world, be they local, national or international.  Sometimes we get an opportunity to act, to help, to make a difference.    Supporting the work of D & P through the Share Lent campaign is such an opportunity.  When you read the D & P mini magazine enclosed with this bulletin you will learn of some of the many differences that has been achieved to date. You can help to make that difference happen. Think about it.  Believe.  Give!

 

CANADIAN FOOD FOR CHILDREN:  Canadian Food for Children began in 1985 by a Canadian doctor, Andrew Simone and his wife at the request of Mother Teresa.  CFFC is a non-denominational registered charity and issues tax receipts for monetary donations.  Two-thirds of all donations are food but we deal only with children's needs like linens, clothing, toys, and school supplies. Most of our donations are sent to hospitals and orphanages.  All work is done by volunteers.  Some collect soap from hotels, some sew, knit, or refurbish dolls. Some come to our house {11210 Mimac Rd.} weekly to sort and pack the donations. Local grocery stores supply the banana and orange boxes for packing and Diamond Delivery takes our shipments free to Langley where they are loaded into containers and sent to the needy areas of the world.  Visit the website CFFC BC for more information or phone Rosemary 250-766-2135

JESUS OF NAZARETH BIBLE STUDY:  Tuesday, February 19^th, 7:30 p.m. Father Martin Room, Chapter 6.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION URGENT APPEAL:  We are again looking for a Catechist to help out until the end of the year.  We are looking for a two months commitment on Tuesday between 6 and 7 p.m.  Please contact the office.

 

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, David Lloyd Jones Home, 9:45 a.m.	February 18	Someone special †
St. Pius X, 5:15 p.m.		Thomasin family †
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.	February  19	Beatrice bruneau †
Tuesday, 5:15 p.m.		Al gerwing †
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.	February 20	Anna Huber †
Wednesday, 5:15 p.m.		Sr. anita petrie †
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.	February 21	John gerwing †
Thursday, 5:15 p.m.		Pius Hoffart †
Friday, 9:00 a.m.	February 22	Dave Geisbrect
Friday, 5:15 p.m.		alf modjesk †
Saturday, 5 p.m.	February 23	terry Zacharias †
Sunday, 9 a.m.	February 24	annie koczerzuk
Sunday, 11 a.m.		The People of St. Pius X

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”.

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.

MOMS & KIDS:  are invited to join and meet other moms and kids at the 9:00 am. Mass Fri. Feb. 22^nd, with a social and play time to follow in the Fr. Martin Room.  Small donations are welcome to help cover the cost of snacks provided.  Come out to have some fun and make some new friends.  For further info please call Teresa 769-1109 or Kathy 491-3838.

 

THINKFAST 2008:  Grades 8 to young adults are invited to join up for ThinkFAST 2008.  Registrations will be accepted until February 17^th.  This is an overnight event held at ICC beginning at 6 p.m. February 22 and ending at 7 p.m. February 23.  A minimum pledge of $20 is required.  Youth contact Joelle at scgyouth@gmail.com; Young Adult Leaders contact Kevin at kevinkishor@shaw.ca.

 

SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER:   A day of reflection given by Fr. Bart van Roijen on Thursday February 28.  The day starts with mass at 9 am and closes at 3pm.  Everyone is welcome to come set the day apart for the Lord.  Preregistration is required by Tuesday February 26 at noon.  Phone 250 453-6898  

WAYNE BEDFORD FUND BREAKFAST:  Mark your calendars for the 13th annual fundraising 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.

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES:  The band students of Immaculata Regional High School are hosting an evening of music, dance, comedy and fine desserts and refreshments on Friday, February 29^th at 7:00 at Immaculata.  Tickets are $10 per person and are available from all grade 9 – 12 band students or by calling the school at 762-2730.  All proceeds for this event go to offset the cost of the Band Trip to Victoria.  Thank you for your support.

HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION:  A Holy Hour of Adoration sponsored by Rachel's Vineyard is held the 3^rd Tuesday of every month.  The next Holy Hour is February 19th at St. Charles Garnier Church at 9 a.m. after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.  Come and join us as we pray for an end to abortion and healing for all those who have had an abortion experience.

SISTERS OF ST.JOSEPH OF LONDON COMMEMORATIVE FUND BURSARY:  This is to promote the involvement of lay persons in the Apostolic Ministry of the Church by supporting persons already involved in some aspect of ministry within the church where our Sisters serve and have definite plans of pursuing studies to upgrade qualifications for ministry.  Due date is April 15^th.  Applications are at the front entrance of the church.