The Mass

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, May 9, 2010

6th Sunday of Easter

 

PRAYER LIST

Please pray for:  Mary Beebe, Pat Bestick, Beverly Bishop, Evelyn Burzminski, Marjorie Chastney, Cheryl & Allie, Denise Cire, Meghan Clark, Nel Clark, Ross DiMaria, Mike Dubrowski, Marie Duris, Rob Duris, Sharon Fossen, Ken Gallagher, Mary Gregory, Bonnie‑Lee Hansen, Laverne Jaeb, Joseph Kane, Audrey Kroetsch, Gerald Kunz, Paula Kunz, Irene LaFrance, Harold Lingel, Mario Grandi, Giovanna Grandi, Wendy Leskosek, Stella Malczynski, Kaye MacEachern, George McLellan, Gillian Minchuk, William Minchuck, Doreen & David Oberhoffner, Arturo Ortega, Ozanam House, Linda Pagliocchini, Lindsay Parlane, Tracey Parnell, Helen Pfliger, Gizella Pidek, Carmine Pucci‑Daniele, Liz Rambold, Jessica and Sarah Reiter, Murray Reiter, Anna Rehlinger, Mary Salva, Kim Schade, Katherine Sell, Lainie Senger, Melitta Szulkies, Trudy Szulkies, Kent Thomson, Francis van Roijen, Bruce Vetter, Lillian Vetter, and Madison Family

Merciful Jesus, grant them a healing of mind and body and restore their strength and spirit.  Amen

(Please inform us if you wish to remain on our Prayer List.)

 

PARISH COUNCIL

Peter Cimbaro
Victoria Oppertshauser
Harry Di Marcello
Janet Barnes
Meg Greenwood
Sr. Mary Ann
Dennis Barnes
Martin Landry
Pat Graham
Bev Smith
Rosemary Lalonde

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Andy Sambrielaz....................... 250-762-3289
Murray Oppertshauser.............. 250-712-0701

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

Victoria Oppertshauser.............. 250-712-0701

CONTACT NUMBERS

Sr. Mary Ann / Rel Ed Centre... 250-762-6841
Parish Hall................................. 250-762-0260
St. Vincent de Paul.................... 250-762-2577
Healing Prayer Ministry - Joan . 250-763-5854
Rachel’s Vineyard..................... 250-762-2273
    
toll-free ........................... 1-877-683-CARE
Canadian Food for Children...... 778-478-2156
Serra Club................... 979-7406 or 215-3933

Catholic Schools

Immaculata High........................ 250-762-2730
St. Joseph’s Elementary............ 250-763-3371
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www.kelownacatholic.org
Our Lady of Lourdes ................ 250-768-9008

 

Mass Times

Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am & 11:00 am 

Monday 9:45 am
at David Lloyd Jones Home
and 1:30 pm
at Brandt’s Creek Mews
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am

Wednesday 3:30 pm at Kelowna General Hospital

Reconciliation

Saturday after 9:00 am Mass

Saturday from 4:15 to 4:45 pm or by appointment.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Fridays from 8:00 to 9:00 am
Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 8:30 am

Baptism

Contact the Pastor at least two months before your date for preparation and instruction

Marriage

Contact the Pastor at least six months prior to your date for preparation and instruction

Interested in Joining the Catholic Church?

Adults interested in full communion with the Catholic Church are asked to contact Fr. Bart at 762-2587.

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.

Welcome to our Parish

Welcome all who are visiting with us today.  We are glad you took the time to come and join us in prayer.  God bless you.

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Parish Registration

Long-time residents who are not registered are also invited to fill out the form below.

Please return it in the collection basket.

Name:                                                                

Address:                                                            

Postal Code:                                                      

Email:                                                                 

Telephone No:                                                   

Would you like to pick up envelopes next week?

Yes   No

Once you pick up your envelopes and the label at the top has your name on it, the number identifies you and a tax receipt will be sent to you at the address you registered with.

Would you like to have the bulletin emailed to you each week?

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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY  no mass

May 10

no mass

monday  no mass

no mass

tuesday  no mass

May 11

no mass

Wednesday  no mass

May 12

no mass

Wednesday hospital 3:30 pm

KGH patients & Staff

thursday  no mass

May 13

no mass

Friday  no mass

May 14

no mass

SATURDAY 9:00 am

May 15

Janina Brzeczek  

SATURDAY 5:00 PM

Gino Cimbaro

SUNDAY 9:00 AM

may 16

Cyrilla Menu

sunday 11:00 am

Parishioners of St. Pius X

 


A BLESSING FOR ALL MOTHERS

Happy Mother’s Day.  May God bless all mothers not only on this special day but every day of the year.

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

Korean Okanagan Catholic Community will meet next Sunday May 16th at 12:30 pm at St. Pius X.  For info please phone: (250) 575‑1628 or (250) 864‑0640

ANNUAL CWL RETREAT AT SETON HOUSE

Our Council is hosting the Annual CWL Retreat at Seton House on Monday May 10th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Fr. Don Wilson is officiating.  We have invited the other CWL Councils in Kelowna as well.   Carpooling will be available.  Those who want to carpool are to be at the St Pius X parking lot at 8:30 am Monday May 10th.  Space is limited so please call Victoria at 250-712-0701 if you are interested.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

Celebration for Fr. Don Wilson will be at Immaculate Conception Church, on Friday, May 28th, with Mass at 5:30 pm and dinner following in the Parish Hall. Tickets for Dinner are available at the IC Office. $25 each. For info please call the office at 250‑762‑3910.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER

You are invited to join walking in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi following Christ our Saviour. For information call Alice at 250‑860‑3541 or Rolf at 250‑769‑6861.

MASS AT SANDALWOOD

Thursday May 13th at 10:00 am.

DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Diocese of Nelson Invites applications for a full-time Diocesan Director of Religious Education.  Duties to commence Sept 1st, 2010.  For more details of this position or to submit a resume with two personal references, please contact:  Rev. Bart van Roijen, 1077 Fuller Ave., Kelowna BC   V1Y 6X6, spx@shawcable.com, 250‑762‑2587.  Applications must be received by: June 1, 2010.  For a copy of the full job description see Doug in the Parish office.

CWL MEETING

We will be meeting on Tue, May 11th at 7:15 pm in the Fr Martin room.  There will be a guest speaker from the Pregnancy Care Centre.  All ladies of the parish are welcome.

DAY OF REFLECTION

Fr. Mario Fernandes, OCD (Order of the Carmelite Discalced) will hold a Day of Reflection at ICC on Sat May 29th.  Beginning with mass at 9:00 am, followed by talks on Prayer:  What can I do when I cannot pray?, concluding at 4:00 pm.  Fr. Mario is currently the Chaplin for St. Paul's Hosp. (Van) and Spiritual Director of the Eucharistic Apostolate.  Preregistration by May 25th $15 per person, $25 per couple.  After May 25th $20 per person, $30 per couple.  Includes lunch & coffee breaks.  Register at Loaves & Fishes, at jerrydusik@shaw.ca, or at collinsoka@hotmail.com.  Info 250‑868‑8933.  Everyone Welcome.  Hosted by MI Okanagan.

BAZAAR NEWS

A general meeting for the September Bazaar will be held in the Father Martin room on Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 pm. All convenors and interested parishioners are encouraged to attend. It is time for us to make important decisions. When we have a schedule for dropping off gently used articles we will make it available to you. Please come and join us. If you have questions please contact Bev at 250-869-4183.

 

MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS REGIONAL CENACLE

Holy Mass followed by adoration with cenacle prayers beginning at 6:30 pm. at St. Charles Garnier Church, Kelowna on Tue May 11th.  Father Frances Geremia CS will be celebrant.  Refreshments to follow.  All are welcome.  Call 448‑5633.

PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH APPEAL MANAGER

Nelson Diocese is seeking a replacement for Joanne Chimenti who has managed the Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal for 20 years and now desires to retire. The successful candidate would have to be available for training sessions to take place in Nelson as required beginning in June. The 2010 Appeal, which begins on Oct 1st would begin the full time employment (hours per week to be determined at that time), and operate from an office located in Kelowna. Interested persons are asked to submit a resume to Fr. Wayne Pfliger at St. Charles Gamier Parish in Kelowna by May 28th.

MONTHLY MARIAN MASS

Thu evening, May 13, 7:00 pm at ICC.  Celebrant will be Monsignor Charles Mulvihill, assistant spiritual director of the Militia Immaculata.  The Rosary will be prayed beforehand, beginning at 6:30 pm.  As this is the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, an offering of flower bouquets to be placed on the altar steps, will be welcomed, to honour Mary.  Everyone welcome.  Coffee & refreshments will follow in the hall.

THE WORK OF JUSTICE AND PEACE – PRAYER IN ACTION

The annual Development and Peace/Social Justice Retreat May 14 ‑ 16 Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus Across the highway from Castlegar Airport 301 Frank Binder Way, Castlegar, BC.  The facilitator for the retreat is Fr. Pat Monette, the pastor of the Catholic Parishes of Penticton.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Our society is looking for new members who have a heart for the poor.  In particular we are looking for someone who speaks and writes French, who could correspond with our twin conference in Port au Prince, Haiti. We also are in need of food shoppers and of course other help. Please call Noelle at 250‑861‑3682 or Janet at 250‑860‑8807. Thanks to all, for your continued support of the Society's works.

ASCENSION CHURCH MUSIC FESTIVAL

come and lend your voice to the chorus!  7pm, Tue May 11, hosted by All Saints Lutheran at Kelowna Christian Reformed Church (239 Glenmore Rd) This is the fifth, annual event that draws musicians and musical groups from a variety of church backgrounds; all are welcome!  (A freewill offering will be received.)

BOUND4LIFE'S SILENT PRAYER SIEGE

Sat, May 15th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Kelowna Secondary School on Raymer Rd. The Siege is not a protest, but a silent prayer meeting asking God for life, mercy, justice and to end abortion in our nation. For more information see www.bound4life.ca or find us on facebook: Bound4LIFE Kelowna.

 

RACHEL’S QUOTES

In a survey of post-abortive women, 92% of those surveyed reported feelings of anger related to their abortions, and most of them expressed surprise at the intensity of those feelings.  The good news is that anger is an emotion familiar to our heavenly Father.  With His help, and through our ministry, one can find peace and hope again.

Abortion AfterCare-Healing

250-763-2273 pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com

"A NIGHT IN TUSCANY"

Fri, May 14th a Kelowna Catholic Independent School fundraiser, tickets are $50 per person and are available at either St. Joseph's or Immaculata's school office. Tickets for this event include a delicious Italian supper as well as dancing to the music of "The Blue Heelers".  Cocktail Hour at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm Dancing, Silent and Live auctions to follow.  Our amazing school community comes together once a year to celebrate our children, with an evening of fundraising, food, and friendship - come and celebrate with us!  If it is not convenient for you to pick up your tickets at one of the schools, please call 250‑212‑1070 and we will arrange to have the tickets delivered to your door.  Please come and join us for "A Night in Tuscany"!

150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FATHER PANDOSY CHAPEL

On Saturday, Aug 7th, there will be a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Father Pandosy Chapel built in 1860. To commemorate this historic event the Father Pandosy Committee has commissioned a painting by the well known local artist Alex Fong. You can also see the original framed painting at the Kelowna Museum during the month of May. A Silent auction is being held and you can place your bids by e‑mail to mberry11@shaw.ca or use one of the envelopes and place your bid inside and mail to the address on the front of the envelope.

SUNDAY HOLY HOUR

Come and behold the Risen Lord as he gives himself to the world.  Holy hour begins at 7:00 pm with evening prayer and concludes with Benediction.

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Sat May 15th - 9:00 a.m. St. John Vianney Hall, 361 Wade Ave. Penticton.  Guest Speaker:  Tony Moura, Youth Leader of our Penticton Parishes.  Come and hear his testimony.  Tickets:  $6.00 at LaCucina, 1204 Main St.  Phone:  250‑492‑3013 or call Manda 250‑493‑4857 after 6:00 p.m.  Tickets limited to 100 so buy your tickets early.  Tickets will not be sold at that door.

GOLF FOR LIFE CHARITY CLASSIC

The Kelowna Right to Life will be holding their annual Golf for Life Charity Classic at Shadow Ridge Golf Club on Saturday, June 19. The cost of this year's event is $75 and includes 9 holes of golf, steak dinner, prizes, a silent auction and a guest speaker. Contact the office at 250 862-8202 or go on line to www.prolifekelowna.com for more information.

  GIFTED HAMSTER 

A mangy looking guy went into a bar and ordered a drink.  The bartender said:  "No way.  I don't think you can pay for it.  The guy replied, "You're right.  I don't have any money, but if I show you something you haven't seen before, will you give me a drink?"  The bartender said, "Only if what you show me ain't risqué."  "Deal!" said the guy and reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a hamster.  He put the hamster on the bar and it ran to the end of the bar, climbed down the bar, ran across the room, up the piano, jumped on the keyboard and started playing a tune.  And the hamster was really good.  The bartender said, "You're right.  I've never seen anything like that before.  That hamster is truly good on the piano."  The guy downed the drink and asked the bartender for another.  "Money or another miracle, or else no drink", said the bartender.  The guy reached into his coat again and pulled out a frog.  He put the frog on the bar, and the frog started to sing.  He had a marvellous voice and great pitch.  A fine singer.  A stranger from the other end of the bar ran over to the guy and offered him $300 for the frog.  The guy said, "It's a deal."  He took the three hundred and gave the stranger the frog.  The stranger ran out of the bar.  The bartender said to the guy, "Are you some kind of nut?  You sold a singing frog for $300?  It must have been worth millions.  You must be crazy."  "Not so", replied the guy.  "The hamster is also a ventriloquist."

SEMI-FORMAL DINNER

Church Serve is hosting a semi-formal dinner and “Least of These” dance production with Heather Clark on Fri, June 4th at 6:30 pm.  Please join us for this “Entertainment with a Focus” fundraiser in support of our clients with chronic illness and/or disabilities.  Our MLA, Ron Canaan will join us as MC for this wonderful night of great food, thought provoking entertainment and special theme draws. New Life Church auditorium, 2041 Harvey Ave.  Early bird tickets until May 16th; individuals $35 each, groups of 6 or more, $30 each; after May16th, individuals $40 each and groups of 6 or more $35 each. Please contact the Church Serve office for purchase at 250 861-5465.

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

The Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Parish, in Nelson BC, is seeking a Pastoral Assistant.  Applicant must have extensive pastoral ministry experience.  A commitment to developing and supporting programs for all ages, especially youth and young adults, is essential.  Strength in collaboration, ability to lead groups and effective communication is required.  Applicant must have a degree in Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry or closely related field.  For more information, please contact Father Jim Ratcliffe, fatherjim@shaw.ca.  Submit application by June 11, 2010 to reccathedral@shaw.ca or Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, 813 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1T4.

CAMP OWASSI

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is again sending children to Camp Owassi. If you can not afford to send your child to camp and wish to do so please contact 250‑762‑2577.


CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER

A Wedding is a Day ... A Marriage is a Lifetime.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND) invites applications at this time for:

·         Principal for St. Joseph School in Kelowna

(Application deadline - May 25; start date - Aug 15)

·         Part-time (0.2 FTE) band teacher for St. Michael's School in Trail

(Application deadline - until filled; start date - Sep 1)

·         Full-time classroom teacher for Holy Cross School in Penticton

(Application deadline - until filled; start date - Sep 1)

View posting details on diocesan website, www.cisnd.ca.  Please download the appropriate checklist (needed for application requirements), the application form, and the pastoral reference check form found on the website.

CHURCH SERVE CANADA

Please note that we are looking for a summer student of visible minority or disability first who would be able to participate as the requirements outline.  Unfortunately, the person would have to be able to negotiate a flight of stairs as we are on the second floor with no elevator.  For details see Doug in the office 250‑762‑2587.

USED DRESSER NEEDED

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is looking for a good used small dresser for a single client. Please call 250‑762‑2577. Thank You

RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN

May 14th marks 41 years of legalized unborn child killing in Canada and the Red Envelope Campaign is your opportunity to let Prime Minister Harper and your MP know that that is 41 years too long. Send in your empty red envelope with the message, "this envelope represent one child killed by abortion. It is empty because that child was not permitted to offer anything to this nation" on the outside. No postage is required and red envelopes are available at Staples, gift card shops, dollar stores, or the Kelowna Right to Life office. Call 250‑862‑8202 or go to www.prolifekelowna.com for more information.

ST. PIUS XTH K OF C BREAKFAST

St. Pius X Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast this Sunday May 9th after both Sunday masses.

 


 

 

 

 

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