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.  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.

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.

HOLY CHILDHOOD:- Again our young people have stepped up to the plate donating 142.50 towards the Holy Childhood Foundation.  Great job children, keep up the good work.

PARISH VISITORS:- Our meeting is Wed Apr 1 at 12pm.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS:- A Walk Through the City of Kelowna.  An invitation to all people to join together and walk the streets of Kelowna remembering Jesus and The Way of the Cross, and asking for today “What is the Cross in our Time and Place?”  Good Friday, April 10^th 12:30 to 2:15pm.  Begin and end at First United Church (corner of Bernard & Richter).

CROATIAN MASS:- St Theresa’s Parish on Sun, Apr 5^th (Palm Sunday) starting at 5pm.  Social in hall will follow.

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.

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!)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:- We are constantly reminded of Jesus’ call to help those in our community who are suffering and in need. We ask for your help in answering this call by giving to our collection taken up next Sunday.

 

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 AM	mar 30	Osmundo Flores †
Monday 5:15 pm		Harold Smith †
TUESDAY 9:00 AM	Mar 31	Margarete Sahli †
tuesday 5:15 PM		Annette Pinette †
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM	apr 1	Harold Smith †
WEDNESDAY 5:15 PM		Elizabeth Gutenberg
THURSDAY 9:00 AM	apr 2	Carrie Kormish
thursday 5:15 pm		Vocations
friday 9:00 AM	apr 3	Holy Souls in Purgatory †
friday 5:15 PM		Philipine Scheider †
SATURDAY 9:00 AM	apr 4	Rodney Rodriguez †
SATURDAY 5:00 pm		Marguerite Poitras †
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	apr 5	THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X
SUNDAY 11 AM		Gino Cimbaro  †

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROVINCE WIDE STAND FOR HOMELESSNESS:- Please come out and support the homeless and their need for shelter.  Sat Apr 4^th from 1-2pm on Richter and Harvey (site of the old KSS high school)

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.

PIUS X HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Holy Thursday                      7:30pm

Good Friday                           3:00pm

Easter Vigil                             8:30pm

Easter Sunday                       9:00am

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BRICK BUY BRICK:- On Sunday April 5, 2009 a representative for the Kelowna Independent Catholic Schools BRICK BUY BRICK fundraising campaign will be available after Palm Sunday mass. We will have donation forms and tickets for the party on May 22, 2009. A reminder that BRICKS are $100.00 and Campaign Sponsorships are available for $250.00, $500.00, and $1000.00. Tickets for our May 22 celebration are $50.00 per person. For further information about this important event please refer to the poster and information letter that is posted at the back of the church or call Shelley Small at 250-766-3496 / 250-470-2532.

On Monday March 30th the Pro Life Thrift Shop at 1159 Sutherland Ave will be giving away all excess winter clothing and shoe stock. That's right giving away! Drop by between 10 am and 1 pm to get your free stuff!

TRAINING SUMMER SEMINARS 2009:- Western Canadian Association Of Catholic Youth Ministers Saskatoon, SK: July 24 - 30, 2009 Training, support, and resources for youth ministers, teachers, catechists, parish workers and other ministers in Western Canada.  For more information call Odile (403) 995-2201 or email jacinthe@sitescapers.com

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 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

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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.

GOOD FRIDAY FOR CHILDREN:- Stations of the Cross for kids will be held at Holy Spirit Church on Good Friday, April 10th at 10:00 am.  Bring out your young ones!  Questions? Call Miranda (765-3144).

ICC K OF C BREAKFAST:- ICC Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast Next Sun Apr 5^th after the Sunday masses.

 

Many parishes across Canada celebrate Solidarity Sunday on this day, the fifth Sunday in Lent.

Your donations, through DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE, support more than 200 partners in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. These local partners include a group in Burundi, Africa that helps women benefit from a more just income when selling their coffee; a group in El Salvador which trains small farmers in ecological farming; and the Philippines’ Urban Poor Associates, which has helped more than 285,000 families with housing rights issues since 1992.

Each partner organization touches the lives of many thousands. Your donation allows that to happen. Give generously today so that others may live with dignity. 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.