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 Lorie Samoisette 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	oct 26	Vocations
tuesday 9:00 aM	oct 27	the GREENWOOD FAMILY
Wednesday No mass	oct 28	No Mass
Wednesday hospital  3:30 pm
thursday 9:00 aM	oct 29	Imelda Belfry †
Friday 9:00 aM	oct 30	Plaxton Children
SATURDAY 9:00 aM	oct 31	Geraldine Daly
SATURDAY 5:00 pm		Nellie & Harold Walsh †
SUNDAY 9:00 AM	Nov 1	John Spilak †
sunday 11 am		THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. PIUS X

CONFIRMATION MEETING:- Thu Oct 29^th at 7:00pm for all Confirmation students and parents.  We have some important issues to discuss.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 4^th Wednesday of every month.  For more information call the Parish Office (250) 762‑2587.

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.

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 Tues in the church from 7:00 ‑ 7:30pm (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 will begin on Mon, Oct 26^th at 6:30pm in St. Pius X church hall with coffee and desert followed by the first video in the series.  We will continue on Monday evenings through to November 30^th beginning each meeting at 5:30pm with a shared meal.  Contact Dennis & Janet at (250) 860‑8807 or Margaret at (250) 762‑8274 or St. Pius X parish office (250) 762‑2587 for further information and to register.

THE BASICS OF THE FAITH course for Adults on The Scriptures, will take place at St. Pius X Parish on October 30 & 31

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.

 

FLOODS IN THE PHILIPPINES:- Tropical storm Ketsana brought destruction and death in the Philippines.  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

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY THANK YOU:- Thank you very much for your generous support of World Mission Sunday last week.  We raised $943.75.  Your prayers and donations will make a huge contribution to the growth of the Church and to the well-being of the poor of our world. Please continue to pray for all those who serve in mission countries that they may remain steadfast in their vocation to bring Christ’s message of love to those they serve; the worlds most vulnerable.

 

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.

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

 

PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH UPDATE:- Thank you for the support thus far.  We are at 46% 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.

MILITIA IMMACULATA OKANAGAN:- will host it's monthly mass on Thu, Oct 29^th, 7:00pm @ ICC.  This mass will honour Mary during her month of the Rosary.  The date has been revised for this month only, due to the meeting of the prayer villages Oct 21^st.  Regular monthly masses will resume the 3^rd Thu of each month on Nov 19^th.  Everyone is invited and welcome to join us and learn more of the Militia Immaculata, founded by St. Maximillian Kolbe.

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:- The Fall Action of Development and Peace this year will concentrate on the problem of hunger in our world.  More and more people are going hungry, not because there is a lack of food in the world but because the food is not accessible to them.  For many years there has been a movement toward large scale multinational industrial agriculture in places where people use to grow their own food.  In addition, using land for industrial purposes such as agro-fuels has discouraged local production of traditional foods.  For our 2009 campaign Development & Peace is deepening the theme of food sovereignty that was introduced last year.  There is a growing consensus that there is a need for all people to return to growing locally more of the food that they eat.  Contact Jeanette or Les Atwell at (250) 861‑4242 or ljatwell@shaw.ca or visit www.devp.org/campaign 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.

SPANISH MASS:- St Theresa Parish, 750 Rutland Rd, on Sun, Oct 25^th @ 3pm.  Social in hall to follow.  Info call (250) 765‑6869

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

 

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. Many young people have busy schedules and find it difficult to make ‘time’ for Jesus. 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.

MILITIA IMMACULATA OKANAGAN:- will host a Day of Recollection, focusing on Marian Spirituality on Sat. Nov. 14^th @ Holy Spirit Parish.  The day begins with mass @ 9:00am, concluding @ 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.

ST EDWARD’S BAZAAR:- Sat, Oct 31^st 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.

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.

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.