ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X

PRAYER LIST Please pray for:  Mary Beebe, Pat Bestick, Beverly Bishop, Marjorie Chastney, Meghan Clark, Nel Clark, Albert DeGryse, 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, Mario Grandi, Giovanna Grandi, Wendy Leskosek, Kaye MacEachern, Stacy MacInnis, George McLellan, Gillian Minchuk, Doreen & David Oberhoffner, Arturo Ortega, Ozanam House, Lindsay Parlane, Tracey Parnell, Helen Pfliger, Gizella Pidek, Liz Rambold, Jessica and Sarah Reiter, Murray Reiter, Anna Rehlinger, Mary Salva, Kim Schade, Katherine Sell, Lainie Senger, Melitta Szulkies, Trudy Szulkies, 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Andy Sambrielaz Murray Oppertshauser CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE 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 Rachel’s Vineyard............................ 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............................... 762-2730 St. Joseph’s Elementary.................... 763-3371 Our Lady of Lourdes ....................... 768-9008	Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am & 11:00 am  Monday 9:45am at David Lloyd Jones Home Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am Reconciliation Saturday after 9:00 am Mass Saturday from 4:15 to 4:45 pm by appointment. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Fridays from 8:00 to 9:00 am 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 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Any 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. &--------------------------------------------- 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? Yes   No   &---------------------------------------------

 

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DAVID LLOYD JONES HOME 9:45 AM	Nov 2	The Holy Souls in Purgatory †
tuesday 9:00 aM	Nov 3	Catherine Bruch †
Wednesday 9:00 aM	Nov 4	Sr Mary Ann
Wednesday hospital  3:30 pm
thursday 9:00 aM	Nov 5	Bill Howitt †
Friday 9:00 aM	Nov 6	Intentions of Tara Werger
SATURDAY 9:00 aM	Nov 7	vocation live-in
SATURDAY 5:00 pm		Intentions of Stephanie Gatti
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	Nov 8	THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X
sunday 11 am		Lisa Wilhelm †

FAMILY MASS:- Our monthly Family Mass will be on Nov 8^th at 11:00am.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED:-  Anyone interested in helping prepare the meal for Catholicism 201 on Monday evenings, please contact Dennis & Janet at (250) 860-8807 or Margaret at (250) 762-8274 or St. Pius X parish office (250) 762-2587.  We plan to offer a simple meal along the format of Alpha – many hands make light work.

PARISH VISITOR’S GROUP:- Our meeting will be on Nov 4^th 12:00pm – 2:30pm.

INTERNATIONAL SMORGASBORD:- The popular "International Smorgasbord" will be held again at St. Pius X Parish Hall on Fri, Nov 20^th.  This year it will be provided by the Catholic Women's League from West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country as a fundraiser for "Canadian Food for Children".  Traditional ethnic food and entertainment make this a very special event.  Tickets sell out quickly but they will be available in every parish.

MASS AT BRANDT’S CREEK MEWS:- Mondays starting staring Nov 2^nd at 1:30pm there will be a mass at Brandt’s Creek Mews.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:- The regular monthly meeting for the St. Pius X Council of the Knights of Columbus will be Thu Nov 5^th, at the Columbus Villa at 7:30pm.  The Council will be holding an initiation degree on Nov 5^th as well.  Any Catholic man who would like to be part of a brotherhood that gives over 50,000,000 service hours to parishes, youth and community per year in North America, contact the Grand Knight, Andy Sambrielaz, (250) 762‑3289.

CWL MEETING:- We will be meeting on Tue, Oct 10 at 7:15pm in the Fr Martin room. All ladies of the parish are welcome.

PARISH BAZAAR UPDATE:- Our parish bazaar made $17,546.12 this year.  Thank you for your participation.  A full breakdown is displayed on the bulletin boards at the entrances to the Church.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETING:- Thu, Nov 5^th at 7:00pm in the church hall for all parents of the communicants.  There is a book and important information to be given to you.

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS:- We are beginning our yearly search for new members.  Nomination forms will be in the church pews on Nov 14/15.  Think about who you wish to nominate, including yourself, fill in the form and place it in the collection basket.  For more information call the Parish Office (250) 762‑2587.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR:- The children’s choir will be singing at the 11:00am Mass on the second Sunday of each month.  Our next Mass will be Sun, Nov 8^th at 11:00am.  If you know of children who would like to join, we practice every Tuesday in the church from 7:00 ‑ 7:30 pm (after Catechism).

CATHOLICISM 201:- This video course is in a similar format to the Alpha series but deals with what makes us particularly Catholic.  We held our first session on Mon, Oct 26^th in which we covered a short history of the church, why the One Church subsists in the Catholic Church, and how the other Christian denominations came to be.  We will continue on Monday evenings through to Nov 30^th beginning each meeting at 6:00 pm with a shared meal.  Please register for the meal by Saturday.  If you miss the Saturday meal registration or would simply like to join us for the video and discussion, come at 6:30pm.  The video begins at 7:00pm in St. Pius X church.  Contact Dennis & Janet at (250) 860‑8807 or Margaret at (250) 762‑8274 or the parish office (250) 762‑2587 for further information and to register.

HOSPITAL MASS:- Every Wednesday at 3:30pm in the hospital chapel, there is a mass.  All patients, visitors, staff and all members of the public are welcome.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:- If you are, let us know at (250) 762‑2587.

SUNDAY EVENING MASS:- Sunday Evening Mass will be held in Room 140 of the Fipke Building at UBCO at 8:00pm.

MASS AT SANDALWOOD:- There will be a mass on Thu, Nov 12^th at 10:00am.

ST. PIUS X^TH K OF C BREAKFAST:- St. Pius X Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast on Nov 8^th after both Sunday masses.

PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH UPDATE:- Thank you for the support thus far.  We are at 53% of our Diocesan goal of $29,500.  The funds collected provide for many of our Diocesan programs.  Money collected over and above our Diocesan goal return to the parish and help with our ongoing renovations.

DIOCESAN FAMILY CONFERENCE:- Please give some serious thought to attending the Diocesan Family Life Conference titled “Christian Marriage for Dummies”.  Though the title may not appeal to everyone, this conference is not to be missed.  Louis Marsura comes from Toronto and comers highly recommended by Bishop John.  He will be speaking on the beauty of Christian Marriage from the perspective of Catholic Teaching.  $100 per couple covers materials, food, a Friday social and much more  Make sure to set aside Nov 27^th and Nov 28^th on your calendars and buy your tickets today (Early Birds only pay $90 per couple).  Tickets available at: St. Charles Gamier Parish, Loaves & Fishes, lmmaculata Regional High School, St. Joseph’s Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes Westbank.  For more information please feel free to call St. Charles Gamier Parish Office (250) 860‑6776.

CHRISTMAS UKRAINIAN FOOD SALE:-

Home Cooked:

·         Potato And Cheese Perogies: Sold In 5 Doz. Bags. $25.00

·         Cabbage Rolls: Sold In 5 Doz. Bags, $25.00

·         Borscht: $5.00/Quart, $10.00 1/2 Gallon, $20.00 Gallon

·         Pies: $6.00

To pre-order before it sells out call: Alice: (250) 763‑4870,

Helen (250) 762‑8361, Donna (250) 765‑6178

·         Dec 4th: Pick Up For Pre-Orders Only at Ukrainian Catholic Parish

·         Dec 5^th: Food Sale 10:00am at Ukrainian Catholic Parish (no pick up on pre-orders this day)

**Please note: anything not picked up on Friday on a pre order will be sold on Saturday on a first come first serve basis.

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PRECAUTIONS:- What we have been asked to undertake in regards to H1N1:

·         Removed Holy Water Fonts from the entrances to the Church

·         We discourage handshaking at the sign of peace and during welcoming

·         Temporarily refrain from sharing the common cup

·         Use of hand sanitizer before distributing communion

·         Encourage those who are sick to stay home out of respect for others

** These precautions will cease once the flu season is deemed over.

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Tortiere Pies:- These are again available for purchase.  Prices are $8.50 for 9” and $6.50 for 6” add $.50 if baked. Contact Janet Barnes (250) 860-8807 to order.

THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:- needs your help. Due to the economic times we are experiencing twice as many clients that need help. That means that we need a lot of hampers and with the cost of food increasing we are desperately short of funds.

CROATIAN MASS:- St Theresa’s Parish on Sunday, Nov 1^st at 5:00pm.  Social to follow.

LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY:- Still a few spaces left for this Scripture Study!  “Overview of the New Testament” will be presented in a different style from most Little Rock Study programs.  For those who found some of the other studies called for too much reading and homework, this six-week course may be the one for you. For those who have never studied the Scriptures before this is an ideal beginning.  Six Wed evenings (7pm-9pm) from Nov 4^th - Dec 9^th Charles Garnier Parish Hall, $25 per person (includes booklets) Please register by calling Marilee at 250-860-6776 or emailing charlesgarnier@gmail.com

WITH GLOWING HEARTS:- Our Lady of Lourdes School is hosting their annual Black Tie fund raising dinner and dance on Sat Nov 7^th.  Dinner, Dance, silent and live auction.  The proceeds will help the school's operating budget.  Tickets $50.00 available after masses or at the school office Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dinner served at 7:00 pm.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE - FALL ACTION:- Food sovereignty is the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods that respect local biodiversity, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems. It puts the aspirations and needs of those who produce, distribute and consume food at the heart of food policies rather than priorities of markets and corporations.  (Declaration of the World Forum for Food Sovereignty, Nyeleni, Mali 2007.)  If realized, food sovereignty would provide for genuine food security and equitable trade, with the priority given to local markets, producers and consumers. Contact Jeanette or Les Atwell at (250) 861‑4242 or ljatwell@shaw.ca for more information

PERPETUAL ADORATION:- Our communal worship at Mass must be together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration in order that our love may be complete. (Pope John Paul II)  Jesus is waiting for you.  For an hour with Jesus, phone (250) 860‑6444.

EXTRA FOODS RECEIPTS & PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS:-  The Pro Life Thrift Shop on Sutherland Ave requests the donation of food receipts from Extra Foods grocery.  These can be converted to grocery vouchers which can be used by St. Vincent de Paul, to support their families & programs.  Please drop off at the store Wed ‑ Sat 10:00am – 4:00pm or in the large glass jars located in the church entrances.  Plastic bags are also needed by the thrift store.  Thank you for your support.

HEY! A CITY-WIDE YOUTH NIGHT:- The Catholic National Evangelization Team (N.E.T.) is coming from Ottawa!! The evening’s theme is “C.E.O. = Catholics Empowering Others”. Students will hear about the lives of successful Catholics and how it is possible to lead by His example in an age where morals have taken a back seat to comfort.  Open to all youth in grades 5 - 9. Come out on Fri Nov 13^th from 5:00 - 9:30pm to the St. Pius X Church Hall. A spaghetti dinner, ice breaker games, awesome music, youth talks, small groups and drama skits all for $5 per person.  Register by Nov 10^th with your parish’s catechism coordinator or with Ann Matthews at (250) 763‑7126 or annmatthews@shaw.ca.  You’re gonna love it!!

JESUS WHO:- The Catholic National Evangelization Team of Canada, NET Team, will be visiting Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Nov 16^th. We would like to invite all youth or young adults Grades 8-12 to join us that night for a spiritual event of prayer, praise and worship. The topic is “Jesus Who?” It address the question of who is Jesus in today’s society and what does He have to offer us in our everyday life.  Discover how putting Jesus first actually gives us freedom, hope and love.  To help cover the cost of the NET Team and the refreshments there is a small fee of $10 per person payable at the door. Registration begins at 5:30pm and the event ends at 9:00pm.

VOCATION LIVE-IN:- On the weekend of Nov 6 – 8 there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more information call (604) 826‑8715.

ICC K OF C BREAKFAST:- ICC Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast this Sun Nov 1^st  after the Sunday masses.

ST THERESA’S 80^TH ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER:- will be held on Wed, Nov 11^th at St Theresa’s 750 Rutland Road N, 4:30‑6:30pm continuous serving.  Ticket are sold at the door.  Cost: Adults $12, Students $10, Preschoolers $3, Young families $35(immediate only).  Info: Kathy @(250) 765‑6869.

MILITIA IMMACULATA OKANAGAN:- will host a Day of Recollection, focusing on Marian Spirituality on Sat. Nov. 14^th at Holy Spirit Parish.  The day begins with mass at 9:00am, concluding at 4:00pm.  Fr. Patrick Greenough, National Dir. of MI will present talks explaining the development of MI, Marian Consecration, prayer villages.  Everyone is welcome to join us to learn more about Marian Consecration & MI.  Pre-registration $20 by Nov 4^th includes lunch, refreshments.  Registration after Nov 4^th is $25.  Further info: Annette (250) 496‑5654, Jerry (250) 862‑8115 or Eileen (250) 575‑3553.

RACHEL'S VINEYARD for healing after abortion provides prayer shawls to each candidate who attends a Rachel's Vineyard retreat weekend.  Several ladies from our parishes make the shawls.  We are looking for someone to coordinate this ministry.  This person needs to be able to drive and have knowledge of knitting and crocheting.  We are looking for someone to take over an already existing ministry that includes tasks such as purchasing yarn, delivering yarn and picking up shawls as they are completed by our crocheters and knitters, and wrapping and carding the shawls in preparation for the retreat.  Please call Janet at (250) 762‑2273 if you are interested in this ministry.