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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, October 11, 2009 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
INTERESTED
IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:-
If you are, let us know at (250) 762‑2587. WELCOME
NEWCOMERS TO ST. PIUS We
are planning a welcoming party for all new parishioners. If you have
registered you will get a phone call. If we don’t have your phone number and
you are new (since Sept. 2008) you are also invited. Everyone,
new & old, is invited!! The party will be in our hall on Sunday, October
18th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. There will be refreshments, activities
and prizes for all ages including a piñata filled with goodies for the
children. If you can supply
goodies for this event which can be brought in the morning of the party,
please contact Rita Diebolt (250) 762‑9089 or Lorraine Landry (250) 712‑0965.
St Pius Parish welcomes you!!! WOMEN’S
GOSPEL GROUP:-
We meet Thursday afternoon at 1:00pm in the Catechetical Centre.
We go over the readings for the following Sunday and pray and reflect
on them. If you would like to
join us, you are very welcome. THANK
YOU:-
Rosemary Lalonde has donated the vegetables and other items for our
Thanksgiving display in the church. PILGRIMAGE
OF FAITH:-
Our annual Diocesan Pilgrimage of Faith campaign has begun.
It is the primary source of income for many of the pastoral initiatives
in the Diocese. Money over and
above our diocesan target of $29,500 is returned to the parish to help with
renovations and other costs. To date we have received 20% of our Diocesan target.
Thank you for your generosity. Extra
information packages may be found at either entrance to the church. EMPOWERMENT
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:- The Ark of the Covenant Prayer Group will be
offering this formation in contemplative prayer developed by the Intercessors
of the Lamb and based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Anyone
interested in deepening their prayer life is invited to join us beginning
Wednesday Oct. 21st at 6:30pm. Place to be determined.
Contact Emily at 868-2395 or Margaret at 762-8274. ST.
PIUS XTH K OF C BREAKFAST:-
St.
Pius X Knights invite all to attend their Breakfast after both Sunday masses. SUNDAY
EVENING MASS:-
Sunday Evening Mass will be held in Room 140 of the Fipke Building at UBCO at
8:00pm. CALLING
ALL NON-CATHOLICS:- Interested in learning more about Catholicism?
Do you have questions you would like answered?
We are hoping to offer a monthly “drop-in” session for those who
are curious to learn about the Catholic faith beginning on Thursday October 15th
at 7:00 pm. Tell your family and
friends about it. Let us know if
you are interested (250) 762‑2587.
HELP
GIVE DIRECTION TO OUR PARISH:-
Parish pastoral councils have been established as a way of communicating
ideas, provide input and help give direction to our parishes.
We are beginning our yearly search for new members.
Are you interested? We meet on the 4th Wednesday of every
month. For more information call
the Parish Office (250) 762‑2587. THE
BASICS OF THE FAITH
course for Adults on The Scriptures, will take place as follows: FLOODS
IN THE PHILIPPINES:-
Tropical storm Ketsana brought destruction and death in the Philippines.
Torrential rains affected, among other cities, the capital city of
Manila and its 12 million residents. Development and Peace has donated an
initial $50,000 to Caritas Philippines for emergency relief activities.
You can offer your pledge by putting your donation in an envelope in
the collection marked "Philippine
Relief", by
telephone 1 (888) 664‑3387, online www.devp.org or by cheque
(marked "Philippines: Floods"), sent to Development and Peace, 1425
René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 3rd Floor, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1T7 THANK
YOU:-
The St. Pius X Quilters would like to extend a huge thank you to all those
parishioners who helped to sell tickets on this year ‘s quilt raffle. The
raffle was very successful largely due to your support and co operation.
Once again, many thanks from the St. Pius X Quilters. 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. WORLD
MISSION SUNDAY:- Next
Week is World Mission Sunday. Every
parish across the world will celebrate World Mission Sunday next week.
It is a global sign of the Universal Church and mission.
Your prayers and donations will help support churches, hospitals,
schools and vocations in countries where the Church is beginning, where it is
new. World Mission Sunday is our
chance to assist Catholic Communities throughout the world become self
sufficient and flourish. By
sharing the gift of faith we can bring hope and love to those who need it
most. THE
LORD IS MY SHEPHERD On
the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the
congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to
the microphone and said proudly, 'The
Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know.' BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:- For those grieving the loss of a loved one. Tuesdays, Oct 6th to Dec 8th at Charity Hall from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. For more information please call Kelly (250) 861‑3363 or Ann (250) 868‑1009. POVERTY
& HOMELESS ACTION WEEK:- Mon
Oct 12th:-
Poverty and Homelessness Connect Day 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Habitat (248Leon
Ave) in conjunction with Kelowna’s Gospel Mission (251 Leon Ave)
Thanksgiving Dinner Thu
Oct 15th:-
UBC-O Poverty and Homelessness Awareness and Action Events taking place on
campus from 12:30pm to 2:00pm and a Movie Night at 7:00pm at the All Saints
Lutheran Church at 1250 Glenmore Rd N. Showing the local film “Coming
Home” by Richard Knight Sat Oct 17th:- Kelowna Drop In Centre’s Picnic in the Park at Kerry Park by the Sails from 12:00pm to 3:00pm PROVINCIAL
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE:- "Bearing Fruit Among the Thorns" Speaker
- Fr. Gabriel de Chadarevian OP at St. Ann Parish Church 1296 main St.
Penticton Fri Oct 16th beginning at 6 pm and Sat Oct 17th
beginning at 8:30am No Registration Fee - Love Offering will be collected.
Brochures Available
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.
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 4th - Dec 9th
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 7th. 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. SAINT
PEREGRINE PRAYER GROUP:-
Due to lack of participation in the Saint Peregrine Prayer Group for Cancer
Patients, the prayer group is now cancelled.
If you have friends or family members with cancer, you can still put
them on our list, as we pray daily for each one of them by name.
Contacts: Betty - Email: heinzk@shaw.ca (250) 868‑9151
Alice – (250) 860‑3541 THE
PRO LIFE THRIFT SHOP:- at
1157 Sutherland is having a 50%
off everything
in the store for the entire month of October! Come in for great deals on
winter clothing and footwear, kitchen items, and much more. Call (250) 762‑9266
for more information. NELSON
DIOCESE YOUTH RALLY:-
All youth in grades 7 - 12 on Oct 16th – 18th at St
Michael’s School Trail BC. Registration
forms are available from the office. The
Kelowna Parishes are hoping to charter a bus. ST
EDWARD’S BAZAAR:-
Sat, Oct 31st from 9:30am to 2:00pm at the Parish Hall, 11123
Okanagan Centre Road East, Winfield. Featuring Treasures, Tea Room, Baking,
Crafts, Silent Auction, Gifts, Door Prizes and so much more. CHRISTIAN
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE:-
Learn practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your spouse,
children and community. St.
Charles Gamier Parish Fri, Nov 27th 6:30pm - 9:00pm and
Sat, Nov 28th 8:30am - 4:00pm.
—Early Bird Price $90 per couple before Nov 6th, Regular
price $100 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. COUPLES’ MARRIAGE RETREAT:- will be from 8:30-3:30 pm on Sat Oct 24th in the St. Joseph School Gym. Keynote Speaker is local marriage therapist Henry Sawatzky. 3 Catholic couples will also be giving testimonials and Fr. Peter will wrap up with a talk on "Claiming Our Sacrament". No small group sharing sessions but lots of time spent between you and your spouse. Early bird cost is $50 per couple before Oct. 9th ($65 after that date). Limited free childcare spots are available at the Clubhouse Childcare Centre - first come, first served! To register, contact Louise (250) 712‑2268 or email iccfamily@okanagancatholic.ca Tidbits from the Life of St. Pius X
Pope
Pius X Pope Pius X had a tremendous effect on the many
faithful who dared not approach the Eucharist on a frequent basis because of
their unworthiness. The errors of
Jansenism had had a great effect on the Church for 200 years and there were
still many who cowered at the thought of approaching God too readily.
“The primary purpose of the Holy Eucharist,” wrote Pius X in his
1906 decree, concerning frequent and daily communion, “is not that the
honour and reverence due to our Lord may be safeguarded, not that the
sacrament may serve as a reward of virtue, but that the faithful, being united
to God by holy communion, may thence derive strength to resist sinful desires,
to cleanse themselves from daily faults, and to avoid these serious sins to
which human frailty is liable.” Have
a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Weekend
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