Jan. 20, 2008

Mass Times		Welcome to our Parish
Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Monday 9:45 a.m. at David Lloyd Jones Home 934 Bernard Avenue		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.
Tues., Wed., Thurs & Friday, 9 a.m.
		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		______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
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.		Postal Code_____________________________________ Telephone No:__________________________________ Would you like to pick up envelopes next week?
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.		Yes No 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.

BILLETING NEEDED: We would like to have as many people come from around the Diocese to the Ordination of Father John Corriveau, O.F.M. Cap. as the sixth Bishop of Nelson. We ask all parishioners of St. Pius X Parish, who have a spare bedroom, to make their homes available for the purpose of billeting people from out of town on January 30th, 2008. If you can help, please call Catherine during the hours of 9 a.m. till noon from Monday to Friday, at 762-2587. Thank you.

ORDINATION OF BISHOP-ELECT JOHN CORRIVEAU, O.F.M.CAP.: The new Bishop will be ordained to serve as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Nelson. The Mass of Ordination will be at Immaculate Conception Church (839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna) at 3 PM on Wednesday, 30 January, 2008. A Meet-and Greet reception will follow in the parish centre. The people of the diocese are also welcome to attend a formal banquet, following the parish reception. The banquet will be at The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Hotel at 7 PM. Your name will be on the guest list upon payment of $50 to your parish office.

PROPOSALS FOR THE PARISH TO CONSIDER: Our music ministry has asked for a retractable screen on the wall above the choir section and the mounting of a computer projector (which we have) from the ceiling. This proposal is open for comment

We are also looking at renovating the sanctuary area (up front) over the next few months. At present we have exposed wiring in the choir section (not acceptable according to code) and a need for re-carpeting. The whole sanctuary will be looked at in regards to steps, re-wiring, and establishing a Blessed Sacrament area and choir pit. To be funded by last year’s bazaar. Floor plans to come at a later date.

Lastly, we are thinking about removing the tall cedar bushes separating the parking lot from the Parish Office. Though they serve as sound barriers and are aesthetically pleasing, they are also serving as a cover for inappropriate behavior during the summer. A more open landscaping design will be considered. We are open to ideas and suggestions.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: Thank you to the great crew who set up the Christmas decorations and took them down again after Christmas. Bertha Leblanc, Glen Bjur, Barb Marler, Theresa Eisler, and Clarence and Margaret Becker – you did a great job! Thank you.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Thank you to all the parishioners who donated towards the Christmas poinsettias and thank you to the CWL ladies who collected the donations. The poinsettias were beautiful, and over $300.00 was collected.

CHURCH WATCH PROGRAM: Due to the high amount of arson related claims by churches in Western Canada our insurance company has asked us to implement a church watch program. Parishioners, especially those who live nearby, are encouraged to walk by the church as part of their daily walk and report any suspicious behavior to Father Bart (762-2587) or Barrie Stickland (862-8477). Please do not approach or confront suspicious people. I often simply stop and watch them from a distance, until they notice. Churches that are known to be watched suffer less vandalism, break-ins or arson.

. Last Sunday’s collection: $4,818

*WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS*
Monday, Mass Cancelled	January 21
Tuesday, Mass Cancelled	January 22
Wednesday, Mass Cancelled	January 23
Thursday, Mass Cancelled	January 24
Friday, Mass Cancelled	January 25
Saturday, 5 p.m.	January 26	Alice Tomaszewska †
Sunday, 9 a.m.	January 27	Albert & Cecilia Sprovieri
Sunday, 11 a.m.	January 27	The People of St. Pius X

PALMS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY: Important!!! There are only two weeks for you to bring your palms to the church before Ash Wednesday. Boxes will be placed at each entrance to receive them.

NOTICE FOR PARISHIONERS WITH CELIAC PROBLEMS: We are trying to determine if there are any parishioners who would benefit from having special hosts for celiac disorder. If you would be interested in this, please contact Meg Greenwood at 762-8274.

ALTAR SERVERS OPPORTUNITY: Saturday night we are in need of more Altar Servers for the Saturday night and 11am Sunday masses. If you are in grade 4 or older and would like to Altar Serve please contact Fr. Bart or Barrie Stickland at 862-8477.

EXTRA FOODS RECEIPTS: Please put all your Extra Food receipts in the box at the Gordon Entrance as soon as possible. Food receipts are only good if they have a date on them and become void within a period of time. Thank you from Reach Out Youth Counseling Centre.

JESUS OF NAZARETH BIBLE STUDY: Jesus of Nazareth is cancelled on January 22^nd. Next session will be on January 29^th, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Chapter 5, beginning on page 150.

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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 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 13^th to March 12^th, 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

VALENTINE’S DINNER: Silent Auction, Entertainment, and Dancing on Saturday, February 9^th, at Immaculate Conception Parish Centre. Tickets are $25 per person and are available from Immaculate Conception Parish Office, Loaves & Fishes Bookstore, Donna (763-3435) or call 764-4333. Singles and couples most welcome. All proceeds go to the Seton House of Prayer.

SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER: is having a Raffle in conjunction with their annual Valentine’s Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction. First Prize is $1,000, Second Prize $500, Third $300 and Fourth $200. Tickets are $20 a book or $2 a ticket. Tickets are available at Loaves and Fishes Book Store or call Peg or Ethna at 762-3910.

ROSARY FOR PEACE AND FOR FAMILIES: is prayed every Friday at 3 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church. All are welcome to pray with us.

WAYNE BEDFORD POSTPONED TILL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24^TH: The hall at Immaculate Conception Church is needed in preparation at the end of January for the celebration of the ordination of our new bishop. The annual breakfast has to be postponed one month later to the last Sunday in February and not in January. We hope to see you there.

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.

TIME TO SHARE? A Kelowna old-timer at Three Links needs a weekly visitor (preferably male) to listen, chat and wheel him around the facility in his wheelchair. Can you give a couple of hours to ease his loneliness? If so, please call Violet at 769-4511.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: will resume at I.C.C. - Charity Hall on January 22^nd, 7 p.m. January 29 will also have the Charismatic Prayer group at 7 p.m., but no healing mass.

PERPETUAL ADORATION: “When we remain in silence before the Blessed Sacrament, it is Christ totally and really present whom we discover, whom we adore and with whom we are in contact.” (Pope John Paul II) For a scheduled hour phone 860-6444.

When we have experienced God’s forgiveness, we are new creatures. We can live a life beyond the regrets of yesterday. We can live with a forward-looking hope of glory. -Reflections from Footprints

Become a new creation in Christ! Join us on our next retreat and experience His redeeming grace.

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.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER: We carry on with our study: “To Live as Francis lived” during our gathering on Sunday, January 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin. Please join us, or for further information call Alice at 860-3541 or Rolf at 769-6861.

SUNDAY MASS AT BIG WHITE: There will now be Sunday Mass at Big White at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday beginning February 3rd, 2008. Mass will be held at the Community School, on the right side of Happy Valley parking lot.

Mass Times

Welcome to our Parish

Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Monday 9:45 a.m. at David Lloyd Jones Home

934 Bernard Avenue

Appointment Times

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Parish Registration

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

Baptism

Marriage

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Anointing of the Sick

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