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.

FIRST COMMUNION:- First Communion will be celebrated on May 10^th at 11am mass.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WINE & CHEESE:- All those who have volunteered their services in any way at St. Pius X church and its organizations are welcome to come to the hall on May 8^th from 7pm to 9pm.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!  Seton House of Prayer Raffle Tickets are now available. Tickets are $2 each ($20 for a book.) 1^ST Prize $1,000, 2^ND Prize $500, 3^RD Prize $300 and 4^TH Prize $200. Draw will be at the Seton House Fundraiser on June 19^th. Tickets are available from Donna at Seton House (250) 764-4333 or Peg at ICC Parish Office (250) 762-3910.

PARISH VISITOR’S MEETING:- May 6^th 12 noon.

MASS AT SANDALWOOD:- May 14^th at 10am Fr Charlie will officiate.

ST. PIUS X^TH K OF C BREAKFAST:- St. Pius X Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast on May 10^th after both Sunday masses.

HEALING THE WOUNDS OF ABUSE:- Doctor Theresa Burke, founder of Rachel’s Vineyard, a program for post-abortion recovery, will be in Kelowna speaking about Grief to Grace, a new program that she has developed for healing from abuse.  This event will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, at 7pm on May 20^th.  Grief to Grace is a psychological and spiritual journey for anyone who has suffered physical, sexual and emotional abuse or neglect.  With the blessing of Bishop John Corriveau, Grief to Grace is being launched here in our diocese.  An invitation to attend the May 20^th event, which includes refreshments, is extended to everyone.  Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple, and are available at the Loaves and Fishes book store, ICC parish office, or Reach Out Youth Counselling Centre.  For more information call (250) 878-7603.

CATECHISM NEWS:- May 5^th, being the last day for Catechism, will begin with mass at 6pm, followed by presentations and a pot luck snack.  Please bring something to share.

BILLETING:- We are looking for billets for "Our Lady of Pentecost" summer leaders institute being held in Kelowna Sun Aug 9^th to Sat Aug 15^th at St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer.  Accommodation at Seton House is already full. Lunch and dinner are supplied by the institute.  If you have a room you are willing to billet for someone out of town please contact Madeleine at (250) 764-689; gemad@shaw.ca.

WHERE DO YOUR VBS GIFTS AND TALENTS LIE?:-We still need a total of 30 volunteers for our Catholic Vacation Bible School program this summer. "The Mass Comes Alive!" in our theme.  Please join us for a VBS Team meeting Wednesday, May 13^th at 9:30am in Charity Hall (behind ICC). We need to determine IF we have the support to continue planning this summer camp.  Check out our website www.kelownacatholicvbs.ca for more information or call Michelle at (250) 864-5897.

Camp dates: July 13^th – 17^th at Immaculata High School Also, Aug 17^th – 21^st at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

TOMATO PLANT CAGES:- Fr. Bart is growing a couple of dozen tomato plants in his garden.  If anyone has some cages hanging around their shed that they are not using, please call him at (250) 762-2587.

SUMMER SCHOOL IN LITURGY:- Anyone interested in becoming well versed in all things to do with liturgy, the University of St. Paul offers a Summer Institute for lay people each summer.  This year’s dates: July 6^th to 17^th.  Contact the Parish Office for more information.

 

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 AM	May 4	Betty Yarrow
tuesday 9:00 AM	May 5	Art Mager  †
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM	May 6	Marguerite Poitras †
thursday 9:00 Am	May 7	Vocations
friday 9:00 aM	May 8	Henriette Urbing †
SATURDAY 9:00 aM	May 9	Lydia Sieben †
SATURDAY 5:00 pm		Marguerite Poitras †
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	May 10	Bazzana Family †
SUNDAY 11 AM		THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRAINING SUMMER SEMINARS 2009:- Western Canadian Association Of Catholic Youth Ministers Saskatoon, SK: July 24^th – 30^th, 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

BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM:- A 10 week journey for those grieving the loss of a loved one.  Tuesdays Beginning Apr 21^st ending June 23^rd.  Meet at ICC Charity Hall 1:00pm ‑ 3:00pm.  For more information call Kelly at (250) 861‑3363 or Ann at (250) 868-1009.

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

SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER FUNDRAISER:- Fri, June 19^th at Immaculate Conception Parish Centre. Join us for dinner, silent auction, raffle draw and enjoy the music of Ceol na hEireann (Music of Ireland). Tickets for the dinner ($25 each) and raffle tickets ($20 per book or $2 per ticket) are available at Loaves & Fishes Book Store, ICC Parish Office or call (250) 763‑3435.

THE CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY COURSE:- presented by Fr. Cesar Macariola will resume Thurs. evenings  @ 7pm.  May 7^th @ ICC.  Final session May 14^th @  St. Pius X Parish.  Everyone Welcome. 

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

VOCATION LIVE-IN:- for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life May 8^th – 10^th, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more info, call (604) 826‑8715.

PERPETUAL ADORATION:- To make sure that we do not forget, Jesus gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of His love.  When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then; when you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. (Mother Teresa)  For a scheduled time with Jesus, phone (250) 860-6444.

DO YOU HAVE A RELATIVE OR FRIEND WHO HAS CANCER?:- Then please come and join us in prayer through the intercession of Saint Peregrine.  We pray every 1^st and 3^rd Wed of each month at 7:00pm at St. Charles Garnier Parish.  Contact Betty (250) 868-9151, Alice (250) 860-3541 or email: heinzk@shaw.ca

MARCH FOR LIFE:- Mark your calendars now for the upcoming March for Life in Victoria on May 14^th! This year marks the 40^th anniversary of the legalization of abortion in Canada.  Marches are being held in several major centres across the country on the 14^th. Please consider being a part of this powerful national statement for Life! Call (250) 862‑8202 for more information.

ICC K OF C BREAKFAST:- ICC Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast this Sun May 3^rd after the Sunday masses.

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING:-  Pro Life Vigil & Mass Wed May 13^th to mourn 40 years of legal abortion in Canada.  3.7 million unborn babies, women & men have suffered abortion trauma during this "40 yrs in the desert" of the culture of death.  Vigil @ KGH @ 6pm.  Followed by mass @ ICC @ 7:15pm. Able to help?  Contact Eileen @ (250) 575-3553.

SPRING BASICS OF THE FAITH FOR ADULTS:- The topic for this course is Prayer and Spirituality.  May 22^nd & 23^rd at St. Theresa’s Parish.  Fri 6:00 - 9:15pm & Sat 8:30am - 3:30pm. Lunch will be provided.

50^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ENVELOPES:- Envelopes, that you can use to help defray the cost of our 50th 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

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!)

SPANISH MASS:- There will NOT be a Spanish Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in May.

WORD OF LIFE:- meets at Immaculate Conception Parish the first Saturday of each month in Charity Hall at 9:45am. 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.

MUSICIANS & SINGERS:- The 9am Sunday Mass desperately needs people to lead the congregation in song every second Sunday.  Please consider this important ministry and contact the parish office (250) 762-2587.

VOCATION SUNDAY:- To celebrate Vocation Sunday, Serra Kelowna has plated magnetic vocations prayer card in the bulletin.  Please have one in your home or workplace to remind you to pray for vocations.