June 29, 2008

POTLUCK SUPPER – SATURDAY JULY 19^TH: Bishop John will be coming to our parish on Saturday, July 19^th, for the 5:00 p.m. mass. He will be installing two of our Seminarians: Cerlouie Jimenez and Gerald Sekanga as lectors. We would like to have a potluck supper afterwards in the hall. Everyone is welcome.

ST. PIUS X PARISH SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITIES: Over the past few months our Parish Pastoral Council has discussed the issue regarding local charities and the occasional requests made to the parish. Over this period we have designated a sub-committee to look at a variety of charities with the mandate to make recommendations regarding financial contributions or other support. The Parish Pastoral Council had earlier voted that $10,000.00 of our annual budget be set aside for this purpose.

There are many worthy charities in Kelowna. Instead of setting up yet another one, we want to support those who are most in line with our Catholic Theology and Philosophy.

To date we have set aside:

$1,000 for Ozanam House

$1,000 for Okanagan Pregnancy Care Centre

$2,000 for Kelowna Community Food Bank

$1,000 for Habitat for Humanity

We also encourage people to find out what is happening in these and other charities. And we plan to be involved in the Kelowna Community’s Food Bank drive in July by collecting non-perishables before and after mass, we plan to advertise some of the volunteer building needs for Habitat for Humanity, and may sponsor the occasional Dinner at the Gospel Mission beginning after the Bazaar.

We hope parishioners will support our initiative and breathes some new life in that which has already been established and continues to bear fruit in our community.

Please let us know what you think or if there are other ways we can be involved. Many hands make light work.

COLLECTION ENVELOPES: Please mark down the amount you have enclosed in your envelope to help the counters. Your name is not required, but if the amount is filled in it is very helpful. Thank you.

SATURDAY MORNING MASS: Beginning on July 5th, the Saturday morning mass will be moved from Immaculate Conception Church to St. Pius X Parish. Confessions will also be celebrated after the 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Mass.

PAINTERS NEEDED: If anyone is interested to volunteer to paint the sanctuary walls as part of a work party, please inform the office. We will coordinate it.

RETROUVAILLE: A program of hope, designed to help couples in hurting marriages. Next Vancouver weekend September 26-28, 2008. Space is limited. For more information call: 604-530-6710 or visit our website at www.retrouvaille.org. To pre-register on-line, go to www.retrouvaille.org/dates.php.

OUR PARISH’S 50 ANNIVERSARY: 2009 will mark St. Pius XParish’s 50^th Anniversary. We are presently looking for stories and pictures from the past and are open to any ideas on how to celebrate. Don’t be shy, start talking about it and let us know.

Golden Anniversary Committee: Anyone interested in sitting on our “Golden Anniversary Committee” and helping out for our 50^th Anniversary in 2009

Please, make yourself known

*WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS*
Monday, David Lloyd Jones Home, 9:45 a.m.	June 30	Dennis Sekanga †
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.	July 1	Tom & Josie †
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.	July 2	Dennis Sekanga †
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.	July 3	Mr. Cuccarolo †
Friday, 9:00 A.M.	July 4	Gil Desbiens †
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.	July 5	Louis Legare
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.		Sekanga Family
Sunday, 9 a.m.	July 6	Cuncannon Families
Sunday, 11 a.m.		The Parishioners of St. Pius X

FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE: Our Bishop has expressed his concern for those with Celiac Disease and would like to make sure our church does more good than harm. If anyone is unable to digest and absorb the gluten that exists in the consecrated host, they are invited to contact their priest and make suitable arrangements that do not compromise their health.

The Bazaar is September 20^th, 2008 –

– Mark your Calendar –

- Volunteer – A Signup sheet is on a Poster on Hall Bulletin Board.

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS: There’re READY! Please come to pickup books 10 of raffle tickets to sell. The “Quilt Ladies” will be outside the church to hand them out before and after each mass every weekend until they are GONE! We have the best quilt ever this year.

FLOWERS: Many thanks to Delma MacDonald who donated the flowers for last weekend’s Masses in memory of her husband Ronald. Delma not only donated the flowers from her garden but also did a wonderful job of arranging them. Thank you, Delma.

DO YOU HAVE FLOWERS TO DONATE?

Anyone wishing to donate fresh flowers for Sunday Masses may drop them off (before Saturday noon) in the bucket of water placed by the bench in the passageway to the hall by the Fuller Street entrance. On weekdays, you can place the bucket outside the entrance if the church is locked and someone will make sure they are cared for. Please be sure to indicate your name somewhere on the drop off donations so you can be acknowledged.

Monetary donations labelled as flowers may be placed in the collection basket. If you include your name or envelope number a tax receipt will be issued for donations over $10.

Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit.

                                     - Psalm 51:3, 12

Experience the abundant compassion of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™.

Abortion AfterCare-Healing

250-762-2273 pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com

PERPETUAL ADORATION: “Eucharistic Adoration constitutes the soul of Christian life our Christian life is expressed in fulfilling the greatest commandment: Love of God and love of neighbour and this love finds its source in the Sacrament of love.” (Fr. Jim Whalen). Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament really longs to see you. For a scheduled hour with Jesus phone 860-6444.

SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER: Directed Retreats - There will be two 6 day directed retreats this summer. August 2-9. If you are unable to stay for the full 6 days we will adapt the retreat to suit your needs. To arrange your retreat please contact Seton House of Prayer. Phone/Fax: (250) 764-4333 Email: setonhp@telus.net

GOLF FOR LIFE CHARITY CLASSIC: Kelowna Right to Life Presents the First Annual Golf for Life Charity Classic, Sunday, September 14^th at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $125 includes green fees, power cart, prizes, steak dinner, and entertainment! (tax-deductible receipts available). Dinner only tickets are also available. Please contact Kelowna Right to Life at 862-8202 or kelownarighttolife@telus.net for more information or tickets.

VOCATION LIVE-IN: On the weekend of July 4 – 6 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 information, call 604.826.8715.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD CANADIAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE: July 22-25^th, 2008 at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey BC. Internationally acclaimed Theresa Burke, PhD, NCP, LPC, and Kevin Burke, M.S.S., LSW, of Philadelphia will be the presenters. The Burkes are co-founders of Rachel’s Vineyard, a program of healing after abortion and the new healing retreat for victims of sexual abuse. “From Grief to Grace - Reclaiming Your Sexual Dignity”; this conference will be of special interest to clergy, mental health professionals, teachers, medical personnel, social workers, counselors, Rachel’s Vineyard team members and alumni and anyone who desires to learn more about post-abortion trauma and recovery, and healing from sexual abuse. The conference is hosted by the Kelowna and Vancouver Rachel’s Vineyard sites. For more information and registration details, visit www.rachelsvineyardcanadianconfernce.com or call Janet at 762-2273

CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP: on beautiful Kootenay Lake. August 11-17th, 2008. For youth entering grades 7-10. Led by an awesome Catholic team from Yakima, Washington! Cost $185. Registration due by July 1st. Please contact Kathi Knapik @ rcyouthkathi@netidea.com or call 250-359-2924 for more information or registration.

CATHOLIC SINGLES invites 50-75 years young for fun breakfasts at 10 a.m. July 6 & 13; Creekside Restaurant and Greenway walk; July 20 & 27; Haven Restaurant. For more info contact Patti 868-9133 or Tony 861-9148.

ROSARY FOR PEACE & FOR FAMILIES: is prayed every Friday at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, please join us.

CURSILLO – ULTREYA: All Cursillistas are invited to attend Ultreya in Kelowna on Thursday, July 3 at 7:00 pm in the Blue Room (ICC Parish Centre) and in Summerland on Thursday, July 10 at 7 pm at Holy Child Parish. It is a great gathering of community as we share our journey with the Lord, sing and pray.

EXPANDED SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Saturday 5:30 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM (until and including Labour Day Weekend), Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 5:30 PM, 839 Sutherland Avenue, 250-762-3910, The early Mass on Sunday is scheduled to accommodate travelers, golfers, hikers, boaters, etc., and all who would like to get an early start on Sunday activities by beginning the day with Mass. The schedule for the other four Masses will continue as usual.

PRAYER VIGIL FOR THE UNBORN: Every Tuesday from very early morning until 5:00 p.m. a group of concerned Christians keeps a constant presence in front of Kelowna General Hospital where abortions continue to be committed. These witnesses pray for the victims of abortion and for those who end innocent human life. Their presence at the abortion site draws attention to the evil going on in our own community and gives witness to the Christian obligation to respect and promote the right to life. There is always need for more volunteers to prove their commitment to God's laws by participating regularly in this ongoing Christian action. *SPECIAL NOTE*: This coming week, because of the Canada Day holiday falling on Tuesday, the weekly prayer vigil will be observed on Wednesday, July 2. It is hoped that those whose usual Tuesday activities prevent their participation in the prayer vigil will make a special effort to show their concern for innocent unborn life by attending on Wednesday. For more information call 250-862-8202 or 250-763-1522. Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me!

PLAN AHEAD…MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR: Little Rock Scripture Study -- the Book of Exodus at St. Charles Garnier Parish Hall, 3645 Benvoulin Road Ten Wednesdays (7pm to 8:30pm) Beginning September 17, 2008 Cost $25 includes study booklets Facilitated by Sisters Rosemary Shannon and Anne McNally. To register or for more information call Marilee at 860-6776

HOMELESSNESS IN B.C. – If you want to take a stand for the homelessness in B.C. , please join a group of concerned citizens at Hwy 33 and Rutland Road each Saturday from 1-2 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC GET-TOGETHER: at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2547 Hebert Road, Westbank, on Sunday, July 13^th, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. PROGRAM: a) Eucharistic Celebration; followed by, b) BBQ – Cookout, with music and entertainment. All Spanish speaking people from all over the Okanagan Valley are cordially invited to attend. For information please contact our office at 250-768-4114.

Parish Council

Mass Times

Welcome to our Parish

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

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

Stations of the Cross: Friday 7:00 p.m. (during Lent)

Appointment Times

Reconciliation

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Parish Registration

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

Baptism

Marriage

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults