ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X

choir singers:- The 9am Sunday choir gratefully welcomes new singers.  Practice is Thursdays at 7:15pm.  For more information phone Gerry Curtis (250) 762‑0164 or Rita Diebolt (250) 762‑9089

ADVENT WREATH MAKING PARTY:- Families are invited to our hall on Sunday, Nov 23^rd at 2pm in order to make an Advent wreath.  Please bring a couple of egg cartons and some snacks.  Advent wreaths will be blessed around 3pm.

FOOD HAMPERS:- We are continuing to give Christmas hampers by way of food vouchers to our clients and are asking that your consider giving us your donation in cash or by cheque. We are given a volume discount by the grocery store thus your money goes further.  We thank you for your generosity throughout the year and ask for your continued help. God Bless and Thank You!!!

CHILDREN’S LITURGY:- Children’s liturgy has been suspended for the time being due to a lack of leaders.  We would like to start it up again in January, but we need some people to help.  In the meantime, Fr Bart will offer a children’s homily at all 11am masses

CHBC’S GOOD NEWS BEARS:- the annual drive is upon us! This fundraiser will help our St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Please make your cheque payable to “ST. PIUS X, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL”.  They can be mailed to CHBC News, 342 Leon Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J2.  Thank you for your continued support.

BIRTHDAY COFFEE:- Come and celebrate the November Birthdays on Friday Nov 28^th at 10am.  Everyone welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE FOR CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS:- Anyone interested is welcome to join us Thursdays starting at 7:15pm

ANGEL TREE:- You will see the Society, of St. Vincent de Paul “ANGEL TREE” in the sanctuary this Sunday.  We ask that you take a tag, and then buy a Christmas present suitable for the age and gender of the child noted on the tag and then place in a gift bag and put the present under the tree with the tag on the outside by Sundays December 7th.  Presents should not exceed $30 in value. Also on the tree you will find tags marked “Camp”. A person taking this tag can place up to $30 in an envelope and place it in the box under tree marked for this purpose. These proceeds will be used to send as many children to summer camp as possible. Again thank you for your wonderful generosity.

Our Pilgrimage of faith:- has begun and is off to a great start.  We are at 97% of the Diocesan goal.  Thank you for your generosity.

50^TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE:- a suggestion has been made that we celebrate our 50^th Anniversary Banquet on Fri, Aug 21^st on the Feast of St. Pius X^th.  The weekend will conclude with an Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Aug 23^rd.  Please mark your calendars early.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:- We are looking for 2 or 3 good people who are willing to help set the direction for our parish as a Parish Council Member. Please consider stepping forward to add new ideas and new energy to our parish family.  Parish Pastoral Council meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7pm.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE:- Sat, Nov 29^th from 9am‑2pm St Theresa’s 750 Rutland Road N. Table Rentals are available call Dorothy at (250) 763‑0609. Christmas Baking, Crafts, Jewelry, Books, Collectibles and much, much more.  Enjoy lunch at Santa’s Café.  Everyone is welcome.

TRAVELLING ADVENT BOX:- Families are invited to sign up to receive our travelling Advent Box into their home.  The box contains an advent wreath, nativity set, prayer book, Christmas story, goodie box and a notebook to record your comments or ideas.  Families who are willing to host the “Advent Box” for two or three days are asked to sign up on the registration sheet at the entrances of the church or contact Sr. Mary Ann at (250) 762‑6841.  In order to make sure there is always something in the goodie box, each family is encouraged to fill it with something (be aware of allergies and avoid peanuts and nuts) after they have enjoyed the snack that is presently there.  The Advent Box is a great way to build community among families.

ANNUAL CWL COOKIE SALE:-  Will be held on Sunday, Dec 14th at the K of C Breakfast.  All ladies of the parish are asked to bring 6 dozen cookies to the parish hall on Fri Dec 12th between 9am and noon and then bring your friends on Sunday and do your Christmas cookie shopping.  Cookies may be frozen if you wish to make them ahead of time.  Proceeds will be going to the “Bishop Fund for Life” (Pro‑life).  For more information please call Rita Fairhurst (250) 762‑7346 or Jo Stewart (250) 762‑3990

Rosary for peace & for families:- The rosary is prayed for peace and for families every Friday at 3:00pm in ICC church.  Please join us.

SALT+LIGHT TELEVISION:- Your Catholic Channel of Hope available to all Canadians and around the world.  It is Canada’s Catholic Network bringing people closer to Christ and the Catholic faith.  Available through Bell TV (channel 654).  For more information and Live online streaming visit www.saltandlighttv.org.

Rachel's Vineyard sponsors a Holy Hour at St. Charles Garnier Church the third Tuesday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.  Please join us in prayer for an end to abortion and for the healing of all those who have been touched by abortion. 

FALL SOCIAL:- A function for Knights and ladies only. Saturday Nov. 29.  $5 per person, Mass @ St. Pius at 5:00, Cocktails at 6:00, supper at 6:45 p.m.  Tickets available from Andy Sambrielaz, (250) 762‑3289.  Reserved tickets can be picked up at the door.  If you reserve tickets and do not show up, you will be asked to still pay for your dinner.  NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

MASS ON VISION TV:- It has come to our attention that the Vision TV Daily Mass may be discontinued if it does not have enough sponsors.  Our parish visitors see how much this mass nourishes our sick and shut‑in parishioners.  We would like to sponsor a mass as a parish project. To begin this project, we invite you to attend a lunch that will be served after 11am mass on the 1^st Sunday of Advent Nov 30^th.  All donations received for this lunch will begin a fund to sponsor a mass on Vision TV.  Hope to see you there.

PRO LIFE 101:- an informational workshop designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to competently defend the pro life view, will be held at the Kelowna Right to Life office on Thursday, November 27th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Participants are asked to RSVP at (250) 862‑8202 ahead of time as seating is limited. The office is located at 241-1889 Springfield Rd

WOMEN OF HOPE:- Pre-Advent Women's Retreat Evening Come spend a motivating evening together with guest speaker Bishop John Corriveau, OFM Cap.  Take time to refresh yourself and renew your commitment to share ...the Reason for your Hope.  St. Charles Garnier Parish Centre Thurs, Nov 27th, 7:00 p.m. (registration @ 6:45) $15.00/person includes Refreshments. Tickets available at: St. Charles Garnier Parish Office 250 860-6776, Saint Joseph's School Office 250 763-3371 or call Holly Routley 250 764-9406.  Please purchase tickets in advance.  

FROM OUR PARISH TO YOURS!:-  A warm invitation to come to the 3^rd Annual Christmas Fair and Artists’ Market at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Westbank, on Sat, Nov 29^th from 9:00am‑2:00pm.  Enjoy a delicious lunch with us while doing some Christmas shopping.  See you there!

CATHOLIC STUDENTS AT UBCO:- Final preparations are being made to have Mass celebrated Sunday evenings on campus.  The staff at the Student Services Building and the Health and Wellness Centre have asked that Catholic students request this ministry by contacting Dr. Claire Budgen in Room SSC 006, adjacent to the clinic.  For your convenience, you may contact Dr. Budgen by telephone (voice-mail available) (250) 807‑9204 or e-mail claire.budgen@ubc.ca

People of Faith Charismatic prayer meeting Tuesdays in Charity Hall at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer of praise, thanksgiving, and intercession. For more information call Madeleine at (250) 452‑6898

CATHOLIC SINGLES:-invites 50-75 years young to fun weekly breakfasts at 10:00 a.m. at the following: Nov. 23 & 30, Haven Rest.  For further info contact Patti (250) 868‑9143 or Tony (250) 861‑7148.

Perpetual Adoration:- “Our essential commitment in life is to persevere and to advance constantly in Eucharistic life and piety and to develop spiritually in the climate of the Eucharist.”  Pope John Paul II.  For a scheduled hour with Jesus, phone (250) 860‑6444

THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE:- Therapy Dog Program is looking for volunteers with gentle dogs. If you have an hour or so every week (or every second week) to bring love, laughter and companionship to nursing home and retirement home residents, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the St John Ambulance office at (250) 762‑2840 or e-mail at Sylvia.Wedepohl@bc.sja.ca

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER:- We will discuss Franciscanism and the Poverty of Christ at our fraternity meeting. Also: our new inquirer program will start the second Sunday of 2009. Are you interested? Come and join us. Sunday November 23, 2008  1:00 P.M. at St. Charles Garnier Parish. For further information call Alice at 250-860-3541 or Rolf at 250-769-6861.

SPANISH MASS:– will be held at St Theresa’s on Sunday, Nov  23^rd @3pm.  Social to follow. Everyone welcome to this Mass.

HEALING MASS:- If you are feeling overburdened come  and experience a healing mass  at Immaculate Conception Church Tues Nov 25 .  Praise and Worship 6:30, Mass at 7 pm. (Fr. Don Wilson celebrant)  Refreshments in the hall afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS FOOD SALE:- Pre-order your Perogies, Cabbage Rolls and Borsch for pickup Dec 6^th 10am at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 1091 Coronation Ave. (Coronation & Gordon)  To pre-order contact Donna (250) 765‑6178 or email dudych@telus.net