ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X

THINKFAST:- St Pius X^th Parish is hosting a Lenten Thinkfast for youth and young adults on Fri Mar 6^th at 6:30pm and ending with Saturday evening mass.  Participants are asked to collect $20 or more in pledges.  Pledge forms are available from the Parish office (250) 762-2587.

EXTRA MASSES:- Fr again will be saying an extra mass at 5:15 pm during the season of Lent.

USHERS & GREETERS WORKSHOP:- An ushers and greeters workshop is planned for Thursday Feb 26^th at 7:00 pm.  All current ushers and people interested in this ministry are urged to attend.

PARISH MISSION:-  We are having a parish mission.  Our presenter will be Fr. David Tobin, CSsR. There will be an evening session, Sun Mar 15^th to Tues Mar 17^th at 7:00pm and the session will be repeated in the morning Mon Mar 16^th to Wed Mar 18^th at 9:00 am.  An opportunity for confessions will be given on Tues evening and Wed morning as part of the Mission. Please keep these dates open.

FAMILY EVENT:- St Pius X^th is hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb 24^th at 6:00pm.  All families with children are encouraged to come to enjoy this family event.  A family kit for Lent will also be introduced, explained and handed out.  This event is for all families.  Dress up Mardi-Gras style is optional (but fun to do).

MUSICIANS & SINGERS:- The 9 am Sunday Mass desperately needs people to lead the congregation in song every second Sunday.  Please consider this important ministry and contact the parish office (762-2587).

MASS AT THE HOSPITAL:-  Beginning on March 4th, there will be a weekly Wednesday Mass in the Kelowna General Hospital Chapel at 3:00 pm.  All patients, staff, volunteers and visitors are welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:- We are constantly reminded of Jesus’ call to help those in our community who are suffering and in need. We ask for your help in answering this call by giving to our collection taken up on the first Sunday of every month.

BISHOP JOHN’S VISIT:- Our Bishop has been travelling our Diocese and visiting with each parish and its parishioners by having a Mass followed by a Town Hall Meeting.  He would like to do the same with us Friday Mar 13^th at 7pm.  Please keep this date open and plan to attend.  Our Bishop is looking forward to hearing from us and sharing some of his ideas.

NEEDED:- St Vincent de Paul request a Necus II walker for an elderly woman and we also need beds.  If you can help please call (250) 762-2577.

SINGER AND/OR PIANO PLAYER NEEDED:- The Saturday 5pm Choir (1^st and 2^nd Saturday of each month) is in need of singers and/or a piano player.

HEALING MASS:- On Feb 24^th Fr. Don Wilson will be celebrating a healing mass at ICC.  Praise & Worship at 6:40pm with the mass to follow at 7:00pm.  Refreshment will be served after mass.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:- Fridays during lent at 7 pm.  A short Lenten reflection to follow.

ASH WEDNESDAY:-  There will be two masses 9:00 am and 6:30 pm.

YOUNG ADULTS LENTEN RETREAT:- A retreat for young adults (18 to 35) will be held at Seton Hoouse from March 13^th to 15^th.  Contact Kevin Kishor at (250) 863‑9899 or kevinkishor@shaw.ca

EMAILED BULLETIN:- Anyone wishing to receive the bulletin through email, please email with your name and email address to spx@shawcable.com.

WOMEN'S LENTEN RETREAT:- Thursday Mar 5, 7:00pm (registration 6:45). Saint Charles Garnier Parish $15/person Includes Tapas and Refreshments..  Take time to refresh yourself and renew your commitment to take up your cross and follow Christ. Guest Speaker Bishop John Corriveau, O.F.M.,Cap   Tickets available at Saint Charles Garnier Parish Office (250) 860-6776, Saint Joseph’s School Office (250) 763-3371 or call Holly Routley (250) 764-9406. Please Purchase Tickets in advance.

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP:- St Theresa’s Cemetery will be doing a cemetery clean-up on Sat, Apr 4th starting at 9am.  If you have family buried there please consider coming out to help our volunteers to give the cemetery a good cleaning for the summer.  Volunteers accepted even if you have no one buried there.

KELOWNA ENGAGED ENCOUNTER:- There is still space for the May (23^rd and 24^th) weekend.

THE CLUBHOUSE CHILDCARE CENTER:- offering Full day program (Ages 30 months – 5 years) and Little Angels Preschool (3 and 4 year old classes) using `I am Special` Catholic program at 839 Sutherland Ave Beside St. Joseph Elementary using Qualified Early Childhood Educators For more information Call (250) 860‑4393.

ST JOSEPH SCHOOL:- We are accepting kindergarten and grade 1-7 registrations.  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.

HUNGARIAN MASS:- Sun, Mar 1^st starting at 6:00pm at St Theresa’s Church.  Social in hall to follow the mass.

ATTENTION ALL MEN!!!:-  SPORTS N’ SPIRITS evening.

Wed. Mar 4^th, 7:00 p.m. (Registration 6:45) at Immaculata High School Gym.  Come enjoy an evening out with the guys!  Play some sports (or for those who have retired their sneakers come and cheer)  Following the Basketball scrimmage relax and enjoy Guest Speaker Bishop John Corriveau, O.F.M., Cap. and hang out for some pizza and spirits.  $10.00 at the door. For more information call Jason Routley (250) 764‑9406 or Paul Freire (250) 469‑1006

PERPETUAL ADORATION:- “People come to adoration because they are hungry and thirsty for the Lord.  They find peace by being with Him and they come away more focused, more generous in living their faith.”  (Fr. Daniel C. Conlin). Come spend an hour with Jesus, our source.  Phone (250) 860-6444 for a scheduled hour.

OLOL COMMUNITY TRIVIA CHALLENGE:- Sat, Feb 28^th 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!

CARMELITE SECULAR ORDER:- If you have a desire to deepen your prayer life; If you hunger for an increasingly deeper relationship with Our Lord; If you are seeking something more…….Maybe you are being called to the Discalsed Carmelite Secular Order. This is a lay contemplative order dedicated to prayer. For more information call soon and check it out!

Julia Ziebarth of Summerland (205) 404-4228 or Linda Stuchberry of Vernon (250)503-2408

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.

CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY COURSE:-  Hosted by the Militia Immaculata (MI) Okanagan will be presented by Fr. Cesar Macariola Thurs evenings Feb 26 – May 14 from 7 - 9 pm at ICC hall.  Topics include: Spiritual Journey, Prayer, Grace, Sin, Virtues, Sacraments, Scripture Study, Program for Life.  For more info call Gerry: (250) 862‑8115 or Annette: (250) 762‑0350. Everyone welcome.  No fee.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE:- the international development arm of the Canadian Catholic Church, has produced a Lenten Lifestyle Awareness Calendar for many years. It has proved to be popular with families and young people as it invites us to reflect on the wealth we enjoy as part of our lifestyle on each of the 40 days of Lent. There are opportunities for prayer and discussion.

Each family is invited to make daily donations recognizing our relative affluence. DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE’s annual fundraising collection will take place in this parish on Solidarity Sunday, March 29.  Every year your contribution helps thousands of men, women and children in countries of the Global South to improve their lives.

Please check out our web site www.devp.org or contact Jeanette or Les Atwell at 250 861 4242 .

ST. PATRICK’S DAY:- Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday March 14, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at St. Edward’s Parish Hall, Winfield.  Also included is special Irish Music and singing with Ceol na hEireann.  Sponsored by St. Edwards CWL - proceeds to Seton House of Prayer.

LENTEN MISSION:- Mar 4th -6th will be held at St Theresa’s Parish: Archbishop Emeritus Adam Exner OMI, will be present to lead us in a Lenten Mission.  There will be Mass @ 9am with a Lenten Reflection. The main Reflection will be in the evening at 7pm, followed by a Holy Hour.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

“I now understand that the path of drugs and alcohol and promiscuity that I traveled, trying to ease the pain and guilt from my abortions, was destructive.  I marvel at the magnificent way He has cleaned out the pain and bitterness and grief.  If He will do this for me, He will do it for anyone who is hurting from an abortion.”  - Real Abortion Stories, by Barbara Horak There is hope!  We can help. Abortion AfterCare-Healing   250-762-2273  pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com