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

March 2^nd to March 9^th         George Abiad

March 9^th to March 16^th Daniel MacKinnon

March 16^th to March 23^rd Liam Coulombe

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.  God Bless.

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MUSIC PRACTICE FOR THE HOLY WEEK AND EASTER MASSES:  will be held Thursday evenings at 7:15 PM in St. Pius X church.  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 Hall 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.

JESUS OF NAZARETH BIBLE STUDY:  Tuesday, February 26^th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Father Martin Room.  We will be discussing Chapter 7, “The Parables”.

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.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL  & INN FROM THE COLD-KELOWNA:  Here is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people at risk of homelessness.   St. Vincent de Paul and the Inn from the Cold-Kelowna are working together to provide in-home support for those recently homeless or at-risk of homelessness.  All caring people of good will are invited to join in this service.  Please come to an orientation meeting at St. Pius X Church, Fuller at Gordon, Monday March 3, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in the Father Martin Room.  There will be a brief introduction, followed by short presentations from community outreach workers, with time allotted for questions.  Topics will include guidelines and pointers for this service, coordination of volunteers and clients and access to professional assistance when required.  If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer role, with wonderful people and the chance to make a positive difference in someone’s life, please join us!  Contact Karin, Volunteer Coordinator at 448-6403, or info@innfromthecoldkelowna.org if you have any questions.

ALTAR SERVERS:  There will be an Altar Servers practice on Friday 29 February at 4:00 pm in the church. Pizza will be served after and then we will attend the Stations of the Cross.  We will be finished at 7:30 pm.

9:00 MASS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21^ST:  Is cancelled; however, there will be a 5:15 p.m. Mass that day.

 

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, David Lloyd Jones Home, 9:45 a.m.	February 25	Terry Zacharias †
St. Pius X, 5:15 p.m.		Leona Forsyth †
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.	February  26	Gary Linfoot †
Tuesday, 5:15 p.m.		Rebecca & Mercedes Halstad†
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.	February 27	Yolande laforce †
Wednesday, 5:15 p.m.		Rita Diebolt
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.	February 28	MASS CANCELLED
Thursday, 5:15 p.m.	February 28	Anthony Rey †
Friday, 9:00 a.m.	February 29	paul baggenstos †
Friday, 5:15 p.m.		Lorne Shirley †
Saturday, 5 p.m.	March  1	dave geisbrect †
Sunday, 9 a.m.	March  2	The People of St. Pius X
Sunday, 11 a.m.		Douglas lafleche †

 

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.  Cost is $15.  Preregistration is required by Tuesday February 26 at noon.  Phone 250 452-6898.

PASTORAL VISITORS MEETING will be held in the Catechetical Centre on Tuesday, March 4^th at 1:30 p.m. All those who visit the sick or shut-in members of our parish are invited to attend.

 

LENT 2008 RECONCILIATION RITES
St. Edwards Parish	March 3	6:30 p.m.
St. Pius X Parish	March 4	6:30 p.m.
St. Teresa Parish	March 5	7:00 p.m.
Holy Spirit Parish	March 6	7:00 p.m.
St. Charles Garnier Parish	March 10	6:30 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church	March 11	7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes	March 12	6:30 p.m.

Over the past 40 years, Development and Peace has rendered an extraordinary service to the impoverished people of the Global South. It has provided $500 million to support 14,665 projects and programs in 70 countries. Of this amount, $120 million was allocated as emergency aid in response to natural disasters or to assist refugees in the wake of wars and civil disturbances. The projects include peace-building and civic education programs, community development, fostering the social economy, improving agricultural production, promoting human rights, providing education, and campaigning against destructive policies such as the patenting of seeds and the privatization of water. None of this work would have been possible without the solidarity and generosity of Catholics in Canada - their donations, time, prayers and commitment.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NEWS: 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. See you next Sunday!

 

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 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Breakfast will include eggs, bacon, ham, fruit, toast, coffee, etc. for only $5.50 per person or $22.00 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.

 

PRO-LIFE THRIFT SHOP "End-of-Winter Clearance Sale" starting February 27

Clothing   25¢ per item,   Footwear  $1 - $2

Other items 50% off

Store open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

1159 Sutherland Ave.   Phone  763-1522

PERPETUAL ADORATION:  “Your faith will help you to realize that it is Jesus, Himself who is present in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for you and calling you to spend one special specific hour with Him each week.” (Pope John Paul II)  You are welcome to visit the Chapel anytime day or night.  For a scheduled hour with Jesus, phone 880-6444.

NATIONAL TELEVISED MISSION 2008 – “Keeping a Mellow Heart in a Bitter Time” – Vision TV – March 3^rd and 4^th, 4 p.m.; repeated March 3^rd and 4^th at 8 p.m.  A powerful testimonial on this topic will be given by a father and his daughter, Tom and Barbara Zanzig.