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ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X Pastor: Rev. Bart van Roijen
Office Hours
Tel: 250-762-2587
Monday to Friday
Fax: 250-762-2584 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Open Door) 1077 Fuller Avenue Email: spx@shawcable.com
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Telephone
Messages) Kelowna,
BC V1Y 6X6
Website: www.spxbc.org Sunday, March 21, 2010 5th Sunday of Lent
CWL BURSARY NEWS Two bursaries are available to the baptized son,
daughter or grandchild of a CWL member of St Pius X Council. The student must be a 2010 graduate of School District #23 or
Immaculata High School. Other
criteria apply. Letters of
application must be submitted by March 31st, 2010.
For further information please contact Lucille Jakubec (250) 763‑4738 HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS - A LOCAL PILGRIMAGE Parishes from W. Kelowna to Winfield are hosting a
series of Holy Hours for Priests. Let us show our support for our
priests by attending, turning our prayers into a holy pilgrimage. The
next Holy Hour will be Fri. Apr 9th, at St. Theresa's church in
Rutland, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. FAITH LIFT - A WOMEN’S LENT RETREAT Come
spend an uplifting evening with international motivational speaker Darci Lang.
Take time to refresh yourself and renew your commitment to be a more faith
filled woman. St. Charles Garnier Parish Tue Mar 30th 6:30 pm
(registration 6:15) Early bird price $20/person - after March 22nd
$25/person *Ticket price includes tapas, refreshments and Darci’s National
Best Selling book “Focus on the 90%”
Tickets available:- St. Charles Garnier Parish Office (250) 860‑6776,
or Holly (250) 764‑9406 or Tanya for the Westside tickets at 250
769-8572. Tickets must be purchased in advance. CONTRACTOR WANTED St
Pius X Parish is planning renovations to the entrance of the Church. The
welcoming area will be extended inwards and the confessionals will be moved.
The plans are already drawn up. If interested please contact our office
at 250-762-2587. FRIDAY DEVOTIONS Throughout
Lent, we will have evening prayer Fridays at 6:45 pm followed by the Stations
of the Cross. Please join us. THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2010 “A
God for All Seasons” will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Monday, March 29th
(Part 1) and Tuesday, March 30th (Part 2) at 6:00 pm and repeated
at 8:00 pm. It will feature
Spiritan Father Pat Fitzpatrick and Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister. CHILDREN’S CHOIR Because of Spring break the next Mass for the
children’s choir will be April 11th. We will hold practice
after catechism on Tuesdays –March 23rd and April 6th. SUNDAY HOLY HOUR We will continue our Sunday evening holy hours
beginning with evening prayer at 7:00 pm.
As we continue the season of Lent, let us pray for a new spirit of
conversion in our community. REDISCOVERING THE BEAUTY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY The Church proposes a more beautiful alternative to
artificial methods of birth control and IVF. Learn
about FertilityCare, the new reproductive science that is 99% effective to
avoid pregnancy, highly effective to achieve pregnancy and offers couples who
are experiencing infertility hope to achieve their dream of pregnancy without
artificial reproductive technologies. This
is accomplished while respecting the Church’s teaching on the beauty of
human sexuality. Free intro
session on Mon, Mar 29th at 7:00 pm in Blue room at ICC call
(250) 491‑1088 to pre‑register. www.fertilitycare.org. OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Today
is Share Lent Sunday. Throughout
Canada, the traditional Share Lent Appeal will be conducted in favour of the
poor of the world. Monies donated
to Development and Peace fund projects such as those in favour of the victims
of the disastrous earthquakes in Haiti and Chile.
These monies are also necessary to continue hundreds of other projects
throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America
to better the lives of our poor brothers and sisters. The response of the Diocese of Nelson to assist the
earthquake victims in Haiti was remarkable, exceeding one hundred and
seventy-five thousand dollars. Because
of the proximity to Share Lent Sunday, a special collection was not conducted
for the victims in Chile. I am
sure that the poor of the world can continue to rely on the generosity of our
people in the 2010 Share Lent Appeal. Fraternally in Christ, John Corriveau, OFMCap., Bishop of Nelson PRAYER DURING THE DAY Any parishioner who would like to pray in the church between the hours of
9:30 am – noon or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm can simply come to the office and they
will be let in. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO SAY AT HOME God of all creation, in baptism you called each of
us by name to be your children. We
give you thanks and praise for this gift.
Korean Okanagan Catholic Community will meet the 3rd
Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm at St. Pius X.
For info please phone: (250) 575‑1628 or (250) 864‑0640 THE LEGION OF MARY On Thu, Mar 25th, there will be a
celebration of the Acies (consecration to the B.V.M.) at Immaculate Conception
Church. Mass is at 11:00 am followed by a luncheon in the Hall. All are
invited. All are welcome. CURSILLO WEEKENDS Woman's Weekend March 25th to 28th. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Seton
House of Prayer Raffle Tickets are now available. Tickets are $2 each ($20 for
a book.) 1st Prize $1,000, 2nd Prize $500, 3rd Prize
$300 and 4th Prize $200. Draw
will be at the Seton House Fundraiser on April 16th. Tickets are
available from Donna at Seton House (250) 764‑4333 at the Parish
Office (250) 762‑2587. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND)
invites application for an Elementary School Principal at Our Lady of Lourdes
School in West Kelowna, BC Application
deadline: April 7th, 2010; Start:
August 16th, 2010 The school enrolls approximately 115 students with 11 staff.
Candidates must possess a valid BC teaching certificate or be eligible for BC
certification through the College of Teachers or the Independent Schools
Branch of the Ministry of Education. ·
Commitment to Catholic Education ·
Identification with and participation in the life of
a Catholic parish ·
Master's degree in school administration or
applicable area of study ·
Successful teaching experience ·
Successful administrative experience in a Catholic
school. Please
download the appropriate application checklist (needed for application
requirements), the application form, and the pastoral reference check form
found on the diocesan website www.cisnd.ca
LENT 2010 RECONCILIATION RITES
DROP INTO BEPE'S BISTRO The best coffee and goodies in town after 9:00 and 11:00 Masses every
Sunday (except on the second Sunday when breakfast is served by the Knights of
Columbus). We have excellent
hostesses, Mary Matwychuck and Tina Tran, in charge of coffee after the 9:00 am
Mass and are looking for volunteers for after the 11:00 am Mass. Call Rosemary
(778) 478‑2156 to become a much appreciated volunteer ST PIUS X AGM St
Pius X is hosting their Annual General Meeting on Sunday March 21st
from 2:00 – 3:00 pm in the Hall. The
meeting will include a report on finances, our latest renovations and ongoing
concerns. There will also be an
opportunity for your questions and input.
Please bring a dessert for afterwards. GRIEF TO GRACE PROGRAM To be held at Seton House May 6th to 9th.
Grief to Grace - Reclaiming the Gift of Sexual Dignity is a spiritual
journey for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through sexual
abuse, rape, incest, physical or emotional abuse and neglect or other forms of
traumatic violation in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult.
To register or for more information call 250-878-7603, or e-mail g2gkelowna@shaw.ca. A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGE Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in
their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage
back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and
examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped
Tens of Thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels
including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about
or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on the 30th
of April, call (604) 530‑6710 or email 1009@retrouvaille.org or visit the web site
at www.HelpOurMarriage.com SHARE LENT Donations made by churches across Canada on this one
day, Solidarity Sunday, allow Development and Peace to support more than 200
partners in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
Ten percent of the Share Lent collection goes to help people living in
emergency situations. Because of the special needs in Darfur, where people are
suffering from the effects of 20 years of civil war, Development and Peace has
made Sudan a priority country for special assistance until 2011. Joining
forces with Caritas Internationalis, Development and Peace will focus on the
needs of women and children living in internal refugee camps in the Sudan.
Please check out our web site www.devp.org or call
Jeanette or Les Atwell at 250 861 4242. COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Immaculate Conception Parish is now serving
notice of this employment opportunity. Duties of the position included: ·
Management of the Religious Education Program ·
Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, First
Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation) ·
Adult Education Program including the R.C.I.A. ·
Development of Family Ministry (particularly children
and youth) ·
Other duties associated with parish pastoral
ministry. If you are a qualified candidate, you have a
working familiarity with the catechetical programs used in our diocese.
You have teaching experience. You are a faithful, practicing Catholic,
loyal to the magisterium of the Church. You have a passion and zeal for
assisting parishioners on their faith journey. Your further assets may
include experience in youth ministry, music ministry, and other types of
leadership positions. Please respond to the parish office (by Wed, April
7, 2010) with your resume and your letter of introduction, including
your reasons for applying for this position. EASTER FOOD SALE Ukrainian Catholic Parish Friday,
March 26, 2010 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm ·
Perogy’s - $5.00/dozen ·
Cabbage Rolls - $5.00/dozen ·
Borsch - 1 gal. - $20.00, 0.5 gal. - $10.00, 1 qt. -
$5.00 ·
Pies - $6.00 ea. ·
Paska & Babka to be determined at sale. ·
Ham Garlic Sausage - $5.40/lb. ·
Double Smoked Sausage - $8.25/lb. (Made from pork
tenderloin) PRE-ORDERS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED contact: Ann at (250) 769‑7587
or email: mommax@shaw.ca PLEASE
NOTE:
The sausage will ONLY be available by pre-order. Last Day to Pre-Order: MARCH
15, 2010. All rings are cryovaced and supplied by Delton
Sausage House in Edmonton. Pick-up with your other order of Easter Food. CHURCH SERVE CANADA Church
Serve has clients who are open to receive encouragement and practical care.
Church Serve Canada is offering free volunteer orientation Sat, Mar 27th,
2010 from 9:00 am to about 11:30 am. Located at St David’s
Presbyterian, 271 Glenmore Rd in the Fireside Room.
To RSVP by Wed, Mar 24th or for more info contact
churchserveinfo@shaw.ca or call (250) 861‑5465. HAS ABORTION LEFT YOU FEELING EMPTY AND ALONE? Rachel’s
Vineyard retreats are available for any man or woman who has struggled with
the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.
This healing weekend is for married couples, mothers, fathers,
grandparents, and siblings of aborted children. If you are searching for peace
and inner healing from an abortion experience, this retreat is for you.
Register now for our spring retreat in Kelowna, by calling 250-762-2273 or
e-mailing pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com.
The retreat and registration are strictly confidential.
For more information please visit the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. SPANISH MASS St
Theresa’s Parish, on Sun, Mar 28th Palm Sun at 3:00 pm.
Social to follow. MASS FOR THE UNBORN There
will be a special Mass dedicated to the unborn on Thu, Mar 25th at
5:30 pm at St Pius X. This
celebration coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation when Jesus took on
flesh in his mother’s womb. Please
come and pray for all the babies in the womb and for all expectant moms. SHORT TEACHING In
C. S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, Screwtape, a senior devil, describes the
most common road to hell as “the gradual one, soft underfoot, without sudden
turnings, without milestones, without signposts.”
It is not meant to raise any alarm bells. The
Christian path may well be the exact opposite.
At times it involves steep sections, gravel underfoot, sudden turnings
and many signposts both as warnings and as encouragement. The
Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of these signposts.
It is like a stop sign. We
are asked to stop, look back, reflect on where we have been and how we have
witnessed to Christ’s Call. We
celebrate what is good and confess that which needs changing.
As a result, we can continue with new resolve and new direction.
Conversion often takes place one stop sign at a time.
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