Jan. 6, 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 with the label at the top with 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.

FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING: Thursday, January 10^th at 7 p.m. in the hall. All parents please be there.

MEMORIAL MASS: for Peggy (Margaret) Schretlen at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 11.

FRIDAY ADORATION AND NO 9 A.M. MASS: Adoration will be from 8 – 9:30 a.m. There will be no 9 a.m. Mass due to the Memorial Mass at 2:00 and the Bishops Retirement Mass at I.C.C. in the evening.

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR BISHOP EUGENE COONEY: The North Okanagan Deanery invites you to a Mass of Thanksgiving, and Reception for Bishop Eugene, on Friday January 11^th, 2008 at Immaculate Conception parish. Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. followed by a light Reception at the Parish Center. If any groups want to make a presentation to the Bishop, please email your intentions to Fr. Wayne Pfliger, c/o c.sinotte@shaw.ca (Deanery Secretary). There will also be a basket available at the Reception for your prayer and gift cards.

CONFIRMATION MEETING: There will be a meeting for all candidates (and their parents) who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Pius X Parish. This meeting will take place on Thursday, January 17^th, at 7 p.m. in the hall.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Classes will begin again on Tuesday, January 8^th.

Canadian Food for Children: Rosemary Lalonde has temporarily offered a room in her home for the packing of supplies until a more permanent place can be found. Please make note that, the contact number for the Canadian Food for Children is now 250 766 2135 (Rosemary). All donations may be dropped off at the Pro Life Thrift Shop that is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00. Their phone number is 762-9266. Thank you to all who share time and donations to help the poor.

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.

SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: On Sunday, January 13, at First United Church (corner of Bernard & Richter). A service of prayer for Christian Unity will take place at 3:00pm, and will be followed by a time of coffee and fellowship.

Last Sunday’s collection: $2,766

*WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS*
Monday, 9:45 a.m. at David Lloyd Jones Home	January 7	Intentions of Gary Kulchyski, his sister, and wife
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.	January 8	Intentions of the C.W.L.
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.	January 9	Sharon Illichman †
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.	January 10	William & Ann Gawliuk †
Friday, 2:00 P.M.	January 11	Funeral Mass - Peggy (Margaret) Schretlen †
Saturday, 5 p.m.	January 12	Clarence Kunz †
Sunday, 9 a.m.	January 13	Wesley & Ana Petrisor †
Sunday, 11 a.m.	January 13	The People of St. Pius X

Text Box:
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.
Abortion Recovery
250-762-2273 pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com “COFFEE PARTY”: for St. Pius X Parish on Saturday, January 12^th, 2008, at 2 – 4 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Our Guest Speaker, Marlene Huges, will share and show visuals of her trip to Medjugorje. This social event is being sponsored by the St. Pius X C.W.L. and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Thank you, Sharon Schwab, 861-2945.

MASS AT SANDALWOOD: Next mass celebrated at Sandalwood Retirement Resort, 580 Yates, is at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 10^th, with Msgr. Charlie Mulvihill officiating.

CWL MEETING: CWL will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8^th.

PARISH VISITORS MEETING: January 8^th, 1:30 p.m. All who minister to the sick and shut-ins are invited.

DAVID LLOYD JONES MASS TIME CHANGE: Please note, Mass at David Lloyd Jones on Monday’s will begin at 9:45, starting January 7^th, 2008.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: For those suffering the loss of a loved one, there will be a Bereavement Group at ICC Charity Hall, January 15^th to March 18^th, 1-3 p.m. Contact Ann at 868-1009 for more information.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST: The KofC will host breakfast Sunday, January 13^th, after Sunday masses.

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

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.

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.

CHURCH SERVE ORIENTATION: Wednesday, Jan 9/08 – 6 – 9:30 pm, St. David’s Presbyterian Church (271 Glenmore Rd), Call the Church Serve office to register 861-5465. Thank you for your interest in this vital ministry that is making a difference in so many lives.

SPANISH MASS: The next Spanish Language Mass for the Hispanic Community will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Westbank, on Sunday, January 20^th, at 3:30 p.m. All Spanish speaking people from the Okanagan Valley are welcome to attend. A social will follow the Mass, in the parish centre.

FAITH AND JUSTICE WORKSHOP – SAT., JAN. 19^TH: You are invited to join us as we celebrate the feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys with a “Faith and Justice” workshop on Saturday, January 19^th, 2008. Guest speaker is Mr. Joe Gunn who is the Coordinator of the CND Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Office in Ottawa. Drawing on his extensive experience in the area of justice he will present a review of Catholic Social Teaching and help us to apply this teaching to the issues of today, e.g. mining, water, homelessness, etc.

This workshop is sponsored by the Sisters and Associates of the Congregation of Notre Dame. For more information or to register please call the Parish Office (860-6776) or Sisters Anne or Rosemary (860-4026).

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

THE CATHOLIC AND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY