ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X

Parish Council	Mass Times		Welcome to our Parish
Mike Sehn Peter Cimbaro Victoria Oppertshauser Murray Oppertshauser Janet Barnes Meg Greenwood Sr. Mary Ann Denis Barnes Martin Landry Barrie Stickland Knights of Columbus Andy Sambrielaz Murray Oppertshauser Catholic Women’s League Lorie Samoisette Victoria Oppertshauser 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  Joan 763-5854 Project Rachel------- 762-2273 Toll-free -- 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-63-3371 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		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, & Saturday 9 a.m.
			Appointment Times
			Pastor:  Please call 762-2587 to arrange an appointment.
	Reconciliation
	Saturday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and 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.

ANNUAL CHRISM MASS:- Monday Apr 6^th at 7:00pm at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, in Nelson.  Because of the dinner at 5:00pm, the caterers must have the number of persons attending by Mar 25^th.  If you are planning to attend the dinner, please let our office know BEFORE Mar 25^th.  If you are interested in going, a car pool could be organized.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND:- A Wedding is a Day ... A Marriage is a Lifetime.  A Time for Growth, Life, Love.  Prepare for you lifetime commitment through this Marriage Preparation Course.  Last Kelowna Weekend for 2009 - May 23^rd and 24^th.  Hurry as the May weekend is already 50% full.  www.CEEKelowna.ca or 250-317-8445.

MUSICIANS & SINGERS:- Our Sunday Masses desperately need people to lead the congregation in song 2 or 3 times a month.  Please consider this important ministry and contact the parish office (762-2587).

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:- Fridays during Lent at 7:00 pm.  A short Lenten reflection to follow.

SOUP AND BUN DINNER:- You are invited to come and enjoy a Soup & Bun Dinner at St. Pius X Parish on Thurs 26^th March.  The delicious homemade soups will be served up following the 5:15pm Mass.  After dinner you are invited to view a Development & Peace Documentary video providing info re some wonderful and interesting projects supported by D&P.  The cost for this tasty and interesting evening you decide! your donation!

OUR 50^th ANNIVERSARY:- Anyone interested in being involved in planning the anniversary celebration, please come to a meeting in the Fr Martin room at 9:45 Tuesday, March 24^th.

MASS AT THE HOSPITAL:-  There is a weekly Wednesday Mass in the Kelowna General Hospital Chapel at 3:30 pm.  All patients, staff, volunteers and visitors are welcome.

CWL BURSARY NEWS:-  2 bursaries are available to the baptized son, daughter or grandchild of a CWL member of St Pius X Council.  The student must be a 2009 graduate of School District #23 or Immaculata High School.  Other criteria apply. Information sheet is available on the bulletin board at the back of the church.  Applications must be submitted by April 15th 2009.  For further information please contact : Lucille Jakubec (250) 763‑4738 or Sharon Schwab (250) 861‑2945.

MASS FOR THE UNBORN:- March 25^th at 7:00pm at St Pius X^th Church. The Knights of Columbus would like to invite you to come and pray with our Bishop, John Corriveau, as he celebrates a mass for the unborn babies who have not yet learned to pray for their own safety and who cannot defend themselves.  A reception will follow the Mass in the St. Pius X Hall.

MOSES IS COMING TO KELOWNA! Moses the Cat, that is. It's a CAT.CHAT Concert! An exciting faith-filled afternoon for Catholic families and kids of all ages. Join us Sun, Apr 19^th at St Pius X Hall.  Concert at 2:30 pm with a FREE DINNER to follow. Get your tickets at St Pius office (M-F, 9-4pm) Early Bird rate - $25/family, $8/Individual (or $35/$10 at the door). Questions? Want to Help? email admin@okanagancatholic.ca or call Michelle at 864-5897.  If you purchase tickets by Mar 31^st, you'll be entered to win one of 20 Cat.Chat CD's!

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is hosting a Marriage Enrichment evening based on the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman St. Edwards Parish in Lake Country at 7pm on Tuesday March 31st.  For more information www.CEEKelowna.ca or 250-317-8445.

CATHOLIC FAMILIES:- Did you know there is a calendar of city-wide events for Catholic families which is put out monthly by the North Okanagan Deanery Family Life Ministry (NOD flm)?  But you need to get on the email list to receive it: contact admin@okanagancatholic.ca.  (Your address will not be used for any other purpose!)

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 AM	mar 23	Marion Hubenig
Monday 5:15 pm		Marguerite Poitras †
TUESDAY 9:00 AM	Mar 24	Margarete Sahli †
tuesday 5:15 PM		Annette Pinette †
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM	mar 25	James & Diane Beamish
WEDNESDAY 5:15 PM		June Boehm †
THURSDAY 9:00 AM	mar 26	Antonio Vechio †
thursday 5:15 pm		Philipine Scheider †
friday 9:00 AM	mar 27	Claire McKinnon †
friday 5:15 PM		Raymond Michael Glasser
SATURDAY 9:00 AM	mar 28	Renato Vaccaro †
SATURDAY 5:00 pm		Rose Yung†
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	mar 29	THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X
SUNDAY 11 AM		Baggenstos Family

CONSECRATION TO MARY:- The Militia Immaculata will celebrate the next consecration ceremony on Wed Mar 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) @ Holy Spirit Church. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Cesar Macariola @ 7 pm.  Preparation booklets available from Loaves & Fishes. Everyone welcome.  Further info: Christine: 868-8933.

WORD OF LIFE:- meets at Immaculate Conception Parish the first Saturday of each month in Charity Hall at 9:45 am. We read one line of scripture and a short commentary by Chiara Lubich foundress of the Focolare Movement. We then share our experiences of attempting to put the gospel into action over the month. All welcome.

NEED A FAITH LIFT?  We invite you to join us in a New Life with the Spirit Seminar, Fri Apr 3^rd. Starts with Stations of the Cross in Immaculate Conception Church and continues in the Blue Room Sat Apr, 4^th 9‑3:30  Bring a bag lunch. Coffee & tea provided Preregistration would be appreciated for handout numbers.

Call Marcia (250) 768‑2546 or Madeleine 250 452-6898.

RACHEL'S VINEYARD is sponsoring a Holy Hour of Adoration after the 9 am Mass on Saturday, Mar 28^th, at St. Pius X Parish.  We invite everyone to join us for the Holy Hour as we pray for the upcoming spring Rachel's Vineyard retreat weekend, as well as the new Grief to Grace--Healing the Wounds of Abuse ministry that will be offered in Kelowna soon.  After the Holy Hour, we will gather in the hall for coffee and fellowship.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is looking to fill a variety of positions and we are looking for couples who would like to help Engaged Couples get the best start on their marriage.  The Kelowna EE Community serves all of the Nelson and Kamloops Diocese.  EE is a great way to be able to share in ministry together with your spouse. For more information www.CEEKelowna.ca or (250) 317‑8445

THE CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE NELSON DIOCESE:- invites applications for the following positions starting the 2009-10 school year:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR HOLY CROSS SCHOOL in Penticton.  Application deadline April 15.

2 TEACHERS FOR IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL in Kelowna (one teacher for Sr. Biology and Chemistry; one teacher for Grade 8-10 Humanities).  Application deadline April 29.

2 TEACHERS FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL in Kelowna (one elementary teacher; one teacher to work with special needs students).  Application deadline April 29.

Please view details on these opportunities and the application process on the website www.cisnd.ca (employment opportunities page).

 

---

RECONCILIATION RITES

St Theresa                           Wed        Mar 25^th     7:00pm

Holy Spirit                           Fri           Mar 27^th     7:00pm

St Charles Garnier           Mon        Mar 30^th     6:30pm

Immaculate Conception                Tues          Mar 31^st             3:30pm

Our Lady of Lourdes      Wed        Apr 1^st         6:30pm

St Edward                            Thurs     Apr 2^nd       7:00pm

---

UKRAINIAN EASTER FOOD AND BAKE SALE:- Featuring Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Borsch, Paska, Babka, and Baking. We will also have the traditional Ukrainian Easter Pysanka’s and cards.  Fri Apr 3^rd 4‑7prn.

Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 1091 Coronation Ave. at Gordon.  Pre-orders available: Contact Helen Hut (250) 762‑8361 or Donna Dudych (250) 765‑6178

PEOPLE OF FAITH:-  Prayer meeting will meet on Wednesdays at 10 am in Charity Hall behind Immaculate Conception Church. Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer of praise, worship, thanksgiving, and intercession.

Next Sunday is Solidarity Sunday, the annual DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE Share Lent collection.  Your donations support groups that are struggling for human dignity and to improve lives in the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Please use the envelope attached to the bulletin, or the one in your parish envelope box, to support the work of D & P and be part of our vision.

This year you can take one more important step in supporting this important work.  Join Share Year-Round, the monthly giving program of DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE.  Find out more by talking to DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE members today, after Mass. Please check out our web site www.devp.org or contact Jeanette or Les Atwell at (250) 861‑4242

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP:- St Theresa’s Cemetery will be doing a cemetery clean-up on Sat, Apr 4th starting at 9am.  If you have family buried there please consider coming out to help our volunteers to give the cemetery a good cleaning for the summer.  Volunteers accepted even if you have no one buried there.