ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. PIUS X

BUILDING COMMUNITY:- The question has come up in regards to the people who leave mass before the Final Blessing and/or before the procession reaches the back of the church.  The Parish Pastoral Council in dealing with this question is concerned about the demoralizing effect it has on the parish community and the purpose that brings us together.  Knowing no one wants to give the wrong impression, let us recommit ourselves to a spirit of fellowship and community; let us finish together what we have started together.

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.

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

CAPITAL PROJECT REBATE:- We have received 10% rebate from Our Pilgrimage of Faith Campaign having to do with renovations, repairs, furnace and air conditioner.  The total rebate is $3738.

TORTIERE PIES:- We wish to thank all the people involved in the preparation and making of the pies. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.  Proceeds from the pies go to the church.

Our Pilgrimage of faith:- has begun and is off to a great start.  We are at 85% of the Diocesan goal.  Thank you for your generosity.

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.

TO ALL LECTORS:- An information session will be held on Saturday Nov 15^th at 10am in St. Pius X Church.  Fr. Bart would like all readers to attend this important meeting .  Anyone else in the parish interested in reading please feel free to attend.  We need readers who can project their voice.  For more information please call Diane Donoghue at (250) 868‑3549.

ALTAR SERVERS:- Our parish needs more altar servers.  We will be holding a workshop for all altar servers (both new and old) on Saturday Nov 22^nd at 11am.  This workshop will end with a pizza party in the hall.

CWL LADIES:- Our meeting will be on Nov 11^th starting with a remembrance mass at 6:30pm followed by our regular meeting and election of officers for 2009.  Come out to vote and meet your new executive.

50^TH ANNIVERSARY:- Our 50^th anniversary planning committee is meeting Wed. Nov. 12^th at 7pm in the Fr. Mulvihill Room.  If you want to be part of the planning or have some ideas, please come.

HANDYMAN:- looking for a volunteer to assemble the Foosball Table that was donated a couple of years ago.  It might be easier to assemble with two people.

MASS AT SANDALWOOD:- Nov 13^th at 10am Fr. Charlie Mulvihill officiating.

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.

KELOWNA RIGHT TO LIFE:- Presenting a free seminar entitled Pro Life 101: Empowering Witnesses for Life. on Nov 27, from 7pm to 9pm at 241 ‑ 1889 Springfield Rd. This 2 hour workshop is designed to provide basic information about the pro life view and how to defend its principles. Seating is limited so call the office and reserve your place at the table.

THE CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF DIOCESE OF NELSON (CISND):- invites applications for a full-time maternity leave teaching position at Holy Cross School in Penticton.  Start date - TBA.  Deadline for application is November 12, 2008.  For requirements on this position posted and to download the application checklist and the application form, view the School Diocesan website, www.cisnd.ca (job opportunities page).

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.

CATHOLIC SINGLES:-invites 50-75 years young to fun weekly breakfasts at 10:00 a.m. at the following: Nov. 9, St. Pius; Nov. 16 & 23 & 30, Haven Rest.  For further info contact Patti (250) 868‑9143 or Tony (250) 861‑7148.

Prayer Breakfast:- Sat, Nov 15^th at 9:00am

Place:  St. John Vianney Hall, 361 Wade Ave., Penticton

Guest Speaker:  Fr. Wayne Pfliger, Pastor of St. Charles Garnier Parish, Kelowna.  Come and hear Fr. Wayne's testimony.  Ticket: $5.00 at La Cucina – 1204 Main St., Penticton.  Phone (250) 492‑3013 or call Manda (250) 493‑4857 (after 6:00 p.m.)  Please purchase tickets before Wed, Nov 12th as there is a limited number of tickets.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

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

MARIAN RETREAT AND CONFERENCE:- Come and listen to Fr. Pat Greenough, a renowned Marian priest from Libertyville, Illinois on Nov 14 to 16. Come and understand Mary's role in our spiritual journey to Jesus. The Retreat is at St. Pius X on Friday evening, Nov 14 from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday, Nov 15 from 9am to 5pm. The Conference is on Sunday, Nov 16 at Immaculate Conception Hall from 9am to 5pm. See poster and brochures. For inquiries call Linda at (250) 859‑9595 or Annette at (250) 496‑5654.

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

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER & DANCE, Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 at Centennial Hall, Rutland. Cocktails at 6pm; Dinner at 7pm (perogies, cabbage rolls, beef, ham and more!); Lunch at midnight. Music by Vic’s Band. Tickets $25 each from George (250-491-1862) Reservations for 8 or more.

 WE ARE NOT GOING AWAY!  That is the rallying cry this year. Inspite of our presenting to the federal government over 340,000 petition cards, and in spite of the March 2007 recommendations of the National Roundtable on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Industry in Developing Countries, Ottawa has not yet chosen to act. This year we are adding the Land issue to the campaign as mining operations often result in forced displacement of indiginous peoples and destruction of their land. Please refer to the pamphlet attached to this bulletin. You will be asked next week to sign one more petition card.

THE KELOWNA RIGHT TO LIFE:- Society is holding their annual general meeting on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 pm, 241-1889 Springfield Road. Please join us to discuss the past year's operation and the direction of the organization for the coming year.

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 request 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

ST THERESA’S 79TH ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER:- will be held on Tues, Nov 11^th at St Theresa’s 750 Rutland Road N, 4:30-6:30pm continuous serving.  Ticket are sold at the door.

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.

Vocation Live-in:- On the weekend of Nov 14 ‑ 16, 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.

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. 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NECROLOGY MASS:- will be held on Thursday, November 13^th at 7pm at Holy Spirit Parish. All parishioners and family and friends of deceased Brothers are welcome to attend.

HUNGARIAN MASS:- will be held at St Theresa’s Parish on Sun, Nov 16th @6pm social to follow.

Out of the depths I call to you, Lord; Lord, hear my cry!  May your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.  If you, Lord, mark our sins, who can stand?  But with You is forgiveness and so You are revered.   - Psalm 130:2-4   Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ and call upon Our Lord for His great mercy and forgiveness.  He is waiting for you.   Abortion AfterCare-Healing 250-762-2273  pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com