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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 27, 2010 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
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) $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. 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 Tuesday April 6th. A GOD FOR ALL SEASONS Tomorrow night the National Catholic Mission 2010.
“A God for All Seasons.” will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Mon Mar 29th
(Part 1) and Tue Mar 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. 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.
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 EASTER SUNDAY MASS AT ICC On Easter Sunday, there will be no 5:30 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception
Church. There will be a 1:00 pm Mass at ICC, and a 4:00 pm Mass at UBCO
(replacing the usual 8:00 pm Mass). ADDITIONAL RECONCILIATION TIMES AT ST PIUS X Wed Mar 31st 7:00 – 8:00 pm and Thu Apr
1st 6:30 – 7:00 pm. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY At St Pius X, Sun, Apr 4th and Apr 11th
evening Prayer and Divine Mercy Devotions at 7:00 pm At Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Sun, Apr 11th
at 3:00 pm Holy Hour with the Chaplet and Benediction. 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 and Easter, 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 ICC Blue room call 250‑491‑1088 to pre‑register. www.fertilitycare.org. 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. PARISH VISITOR’S MEETING Wednesday April 7th 12:00 noon. CURSILLO WEEKENDS Men's Weekend April 8th to 11th. THE WAY OF THE CROSS An invitation to all people to join together and walk the street of
Kelowna remembering Jesus and the Way of the Cross and asking for today
“What is the Cross in our time and place. Starts and ends at First United
Church 12:30 to 2:15 pm on Good Friday. EASTER MASS SCHEDULE
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
A Time for growth, life, love. A
Weekend
Marriage Preparation Course to focus on your relationship and prepare you for
your lifetime commitment. Newly Engaged? Still Discerning or in the last
stages of wedding planning. This weekend will help you prepare for your
life together. We have several couples each year that attend the weekend
before becoming engaged. Final
Kelowna Weekend for 2010 - May 15th-16th. For
information or to register www.CEEKelowna.ca
or 250‑317‑8445 GRIEF TO GRACE PROGRAM To be held at Seton House May 6th to 9th.
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. FREEDOM TO LOVE The Archdiocese of Vancouver is pleased to welcome Christopher West,
renowned speaker and theologian, for the "Freedom to Love"
Conference based on John Paul II's Theology of the Body, sponsored by Couples
for Christ. May 22, 2010 (Saturday) – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Glad Tidings Church, 3456 Fraser St. Vancouver BC
V5V 4C4 Registration fee is $30 (until March 31) and $40 thereafter
(Includes workbook). Fr Bart highly recommends this conference and speaker for all couples in
our parish and all those preparing for marriage. It will be a real “shot in the arm” for your marriage.
Registration forms are available on the bulletin boards and in the
Parish office. Tel. 604-270-9463/604-270-1988 / Fax 604-270-6855 Website: www.bc.cfc.ca/prolife
/ Email : cfcvan@cfc.ca SPANISH MASS St Theresa’s Parish, on Sun, Mar 28th
Palm Sun at 3:00 pm. 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 COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE
DROP INTO BEPI'S BISTRO The best coffee and goodies in town after 9:00 and 11:00 am 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 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. TALENT NIGHT AT IMMACULATA The band students of Immaculata Regional High School
are hosting an evening of music, dance, comedy and fine desserts and
refreshments on Fri Apr 9th at 7:00 pm at Immaculata. Tickets
are $10 per person and are available from all grade 9-12 band students or by
calling the school at 250-762-2730. All
proceeds for this event go to offset the cost of the Band Trip to Calgary.
Thank you for your support. 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. CALLING ALL SINGLES Nature Walk to Paul's Tomb, on Sun, Apr 18th
sponsored by Friends in Faith. Come out and enjoy the spectacular view of
the lake and mountains. Bring a friend and a snack to share.
Comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes are needed. Meet at the
tennis courts at the base of Knox Mountain at 1:30 sharp. Call Donna at
(250) 763-7337 A MUSICAL EVENING St. Charles Garnier Parish is hosting an exciting
Musical Evening with Catholic Artist & Composer John Angotti. It
is recommended that all music ministers attend but we also invite anyone who
just loves good music! There is
no charge, the event is Wed. Apr. 21st 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Coffee
& Refreshments will be on at 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm). Please RSVP ASAP to
Kevin at kishorkevin6@gmail.com
or 250‑863‑4296 (leave a message) so we can plan for seating and
refreshments! ST CHARLES GARNIER K OF C BREAKFAST The St Charles Garnier Knights invite all to attend
their Breakfast this weekend after the Sunday masses. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Kelowna May 28th to 30th. Visit the www.wwmecanada.org to learn more about
Marriage Encounter. This is a very good experience and is enriching for
all marriages whether you are married one year or forty years or more.
In order for the weekend to happen we need 15 couples registered by April 15th.
You can download the registration form from the website listed above and mail
them to Immaculate Conception Parish, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 5X4
attention Dennis and Ann Matthews. If you have questions I can be
contacted by phone (250) 763‑7126 or by email annmatthews@shaw.ca. 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. THE SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES Are you a practicing Catholic who would like to
follow the footsteps of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and St.
Therese of Lisieux? Our classes begin on April 28th.
For more information, contact Margaret at 250‑762‑8274 or e-mail
Linda at sonshine@shaw.ca. AGM HIGHLIGHTS Parishioners are welcome to attend parish council
meetings. If a parishioner wants
to bring forth an item to the council, please get in touch with a member to
have your request put on the agenda or drop a letter off at the Parish office
to have their concern brought before council.
The parishioner is not obligated to stay until the end of the meeting. The desire is to be a welcoming parish.
We, as a parish, need to build on a number of levels.
Those heavily involved are aging; we need younger people or spread the
responsibilities over more individuals. Father has the plans for the new renovations and
made them available for viewing after the meeting. We have not got a cost as yet.
The request for quotes has just gone out. The cost of the renovations will come from the building
account. A parishioner commissioned a Divine Mercy stained
glass window which will form one of the walls of the main confessional.
It will have lighting between the stained glass and the confessional
wall. The new confessionals will be larger, have better
ventilation, better soundproofing and be a better environment for the
parishioners making their Sacrament of Reconciliation. All the fluorescent lights are in need of replacing
as the old ones need parts that are now illegal to use.
It is possible we will be replacing the doors in the church. THINKING ABOUT SEPARATION OR DIVORCE? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubled marriages
regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and
commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly
successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to
couples that have already separated or divorced. For confidential information
about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on the 30th of
April, 2010, email 1009@retrouvaille.org OR
call 604-530-6710 OR visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com MASS AT SANDALWOOD Thursday April 8th 10:00 am.
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