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.

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

ST PIUS K OF C PARISH BREAKFAST:- TODAY in the hall. Come and enjoy our outstanding breakfast, the best in the valley!

PARISH MISSION:-  We are having a parish mission.  Our presenter will be Fr. David Tobin, CSsR. There will be an evening session, Sun Mar 15^th to Tues Mar 17^th at 7:00pm and there will be a series of shorter talks at the morning mass Monday Mar 16^th to Wednesday Mar 18^th at 9:00 am.  An opportunity for confessions will be given on Tues evening and Wed morning as part of the Mission. Please keep these dates open.

SANDALWOOD:- There will be a mass at Sandalwood Mar 12^th at 10:00 am.

PARISH MISSION HELP:- We are looking for people to help make our Parish Mission a success.  If you can help, please phone the office (250) 762‑-2587.

CWL MEETING:- The meeting will be at 7:15 pm on Tues Mar 10^th in the Fr. Martin room.  Our guest speaker will be Shirley Buchanan from the Hospice Foundation.  All ladies are welcome.

LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP:-  There will be a workshop for music ministry at St. Pius X church on Sat, March 14, 2009 at 1:30 pm.  All people currently involved with music ministry are urged to attend.  Anyone interested in becoming involved is also welcome.

50^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ENVELOPES:- Envelopes, that you can use to help defray the cost of our 50^th Anniversary Weekend (Aug 21^st-23^rd), are available at the entrances to the church.  We are trying to keep the costs down to a minimum for the weekend activities, so that large families and parishioners on fixed income can participate.  Your contribution, at any time during the next few months, can be placed in the Sunday collection or brought to the office.  Thanks, Fr. Bart .

BISHOP JOHN’S VISIT:- Our Bishop has been travelling our Diocese and visiting with each parish and its parishioners by having a Mass followed by a Town Hall Meeting.  He would like to do the same with us Friday Mar 13^th at 7pm.  Please keep this date open and plan to attend.  Our Bishop is looking forward to hearing from us and sharing some of his ideas.

ST PATRICK’S IRISH STEW DINNER:- Thurs Mar 12^th.  Appies 6:00 pm, Dinner 6:45pm, Entertainment 7:30 pm 12.50 per person.  Call Andy Sambrielaz (250) 762‑3289 or Laurie Mallott (250) 765‑1053.

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.

LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING:- Monday, March 9 at 10:45 am in the Fr. Martin room.  We will be finalizing the Easter preparations then continuing to discuss Chapter 1 of Deis Domini.  Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

MASS FOR THE UNBORN:- March 25^th at 7:00pm at St Pius X^th Church. Bishop Corriveau will be saying a mass for the unborn hosted by the St Pius X Knights of Columbus.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 A.M.	mar 9	Stan Chatham †
Monday 5:15 p.m.		Philipine Scheider †
TUESDAY 9:00 A.M.	Mar 10	CWL
tuesday 5:15		Marguerite Poitras & Family
WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M.	mar 11	Terry Palm †
WEDNESDAY 5:15 p.m.		James A. Hallgren †
THURSDAY 9:00 A.M.	mar 12	Peter Balko †
thursday 5:15 p.m.		Irene Kostyna †
FRIDAY 9:00 A.M.	mar 13	Renato Vaccaro †
friday 7:00 p.m.		Luci Toulouse †
SATURDAY 9:00 A.M.	mar 14	Julie Keough
SATURDAY 5:00 P.M.		Adam & Barbara Roth †
SUNDAY 9 A.M.	mar 15	THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X
SUNDAY 11 A.M.		Napolidor Raby †

 

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.

THE CLUBHOUSE CHILDCARE CENTER:- offering Full day program (Ages 30 months – 5 years) and Little Angels Preschool (3 and 4 year old classes) using `I am Special` Catholic program at 839 Sutherland Ave Beside St. Joseph Elementary using Qualified Early Childhood Educators For more information Call (250) 860‑4393.

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).

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.

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.

YOUNG ADULTS LENTEN RETREAT:- A retreat for young adults (18 to 35) will be held at Seton House from March 13^th to 15^th.  Contact Kevin Kishor at (250) 863‑9899 or kevinkishor@shaw.ca

PERPETUAL ADORATION:- “People come to adoration because they are hungry and thirsty for the Lord.  They find peace by being with Him and they come away more focused, more generous in living their faith.”  (Fr. Daniel C. Conlin). Come spend an hour with Jesus, our source.  Phone (250) 860-6444 for a scheduled hour.

ST PATRICK'S DAY TEA:- Sat, Mar 14^th from 1 to 3pm at our Parish Hall, 750 Rutland Rd N.  Sponsored by St Theresa's CWL.  Tickets at the door, Adults,$5; Children 10& under $2.  Entertainment: Irish Dancers, & a fabulous Fashion Show.  Great door prizes!

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!)

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!

NEEDED:- St Vincent de Paul requests a Necus II walker for an elderly woman and we also need beds.  If you can help please call (250) 762-2577.

PRO LIFE THRIFT SHOP:- Spring is just around the corner and we are celebrating with a .25 cent per clothing item sale! We have new spring arrivals for the whole family and still some winter stock just in case that global warming avoids our area again this year. Drop by 1159 Sutherland Wed thru Sat or call 250 762-9266 for more information!

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.

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.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY:- Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday March 14, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at St. Edward’s Parish Hall, Winfield.  Also included is special Irish Music and singing with Ceol na hEireann.  Sponsored by St. Edwards CWL - proceeds to Seton House of Prayer.

On International Women’s Day, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE calls your attention to the extraordinary work of its partners. They are all dedicated to building a more just world, especially for the most marginalized, many of whom are women. To learn more about the work of DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE partners, please read this year’s Share Lent Mini-Magazine which is inserted into this week’s bulletin. There you can read about the work of a partner in Burundi, Africa that helps women benefit from a more just income when selling their coffee, and a partner in Bolivia that has found innovative ways to improve women’s health and safety.

The Mini-Magazine also includes DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE’s financial statements for 2008-09. It also includes an opportunity to join the Share Year-Round, the monthly giving program of DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE.  Please check out our web site www.devp.org or contact Jeanette or Les Atwell at 250 861 4242