Immaculate Conception Weekly Bulletin

839 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 5X4

Parish Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm       Phone: 762-3910

Pastor: Fr. Peter Tompkins

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME        September 13, 2009

MASSES & INTENTIONS

  Day      Date      Time         Gospel                  Intention                                                Feast or Memorial 

  

  Mon.     Sep. 14 8:00 am    Mk. 8:27-35           Rep. Bishop Emmett Doyle                  Triumph of the Cross 

  Tues.    Sep. 15 11:00 am  Jn. 19:25-27          St. Joseph School Mass                       Our Lady of Sorrows

  Wed.    Sep. 16 8:00 am    Lk. 7:31-35            Rep. Bergetta Mercer                            St. Cornelius & St. Cyprian

  Thurs.   Sep. 17 8:00 am    Lk. 36:50               Rep. Paula Laurie

  Fri.        Sep. 18 8:00 am    Lk. 8:1-3                Rep. Morgan Jones             

  Sat.       Sep. 19 5:30 pm   Mk. 9:30-37           Rep. Edwin Anderson                           25th Sunday Ordinary Time

  Sun.      Sep. 20 9:00 am                                   Pro Popolo                                                                         

  Sun.                     11:00 am                                 Pro Popolo                                                                        

  Sun.                     5:30 pm                                   Rep. Angela Desmond                                                   

STEWARDSHIP - SUNDAY COLLECTION

Sep. 5/6   $8,206

Weekly Budget Amount     $8,050  Thank You!

WELCOME: To all of our visitors, we extend a warm welcome to our parish.    Enjoy a relaxing summer here in the Okanagan Valley.  Come again and have a safe journey home.

R.C.I.A. Sessions for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or for Catholics wishing to deepen their Faith. Sessions start Wednesday evening, September 16 from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. To register or for more info call Ann Matthews at 250-763-7126.

NELSON DIOCESE YOUTH RALLY is in Trail, October 16-18th. Registration forms are available in Parish Offices. This is open to youth from Grades 7 to 12. Please come to Trail for a great weekend.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY resumes today at both 9 and 11 AM Masses. We still need volunteers to help with this program.

ALTAR SERVING:  If you are at least 10 years old or entering grade 5 or higher and would like to be a part of iCast (ICC Altar Serving Team), please contact Kim Jacobs at 250-762-3963.  There will be a training session for new altar servers at the beginning of September.  What a great way to serve your parish and meet the youth of our parish at the same time.  We schedule around your preferred Mass time wherever possible. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL: Classes start Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 to 5:45 PM for children in grades 1 to 7 inclusive. Children must have attended year 1 before year 2 (First Communion) and year 6 before year 7 (Confirmation). ALL students will attend year one through seven to have a good faith foundation. Parents are to attend the first session. We will meet in the church. Registration forms are available at the back of church. Please pre-register. If you have any questions, call Ann  250-763-7126.

PEOPLE OF FAITH Catholic Charismatic Prayer meeting resumes Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10 am in Charity Hall.

PIES ~ PIES ~ PIES: Pies will be ready for pick up at the Parish Centre on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th.  Thanks for your support.

"PROTECT HUMAN LIFE WEEK" in Kelowna kicks off on Saturday, September 26th with the Walk for Life fundraiser in Mission Creek Regional Park, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Download a pledge form from www.prolifekelowna.com (or make your own), collect sponsors and pledges and come on down for free refreshments, fun, balloons, and a casual 2 km stroll along the beautiful Mission Creek Greenway. Contact 250 862-8202 for more information.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT de PAUL: The next meeting of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 14th in the boardroom of Charity Hall.  New members are welcome.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD: Applications for the fall retreat weekend for healing after an abortion experience  are being accepted now. If you or someone you know is suffering from the aftermath of abortion, please call 250-762-2273 to register and reserve a spot. You may also contact us via e-mail at pr_nelsondiocese@hotmail.com . or by calling our toll-free number 1-877-683-2273. Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats offer a beautiful opportunity for healing to any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. Rachel’s Vineyard strictly respects confidentiality and privacy. For more information check the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org

HOLY SPIRIT FALL BAZAAR is Saturday , September 19th. from 8 am to 2 pm. Includes: Raffle (exquisite prizes), Huge Yard Sale, Bottle Draw, Coin Guess, Bake Sale, and  more. Breakfast & Lunch will be available. Join us for family fun.

ST THERESA’S FALL BAZAAR: Sat, Sept 26th  from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm;  Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale, Perogy Sale, Horseback Rides, Farmer Market Barbeque, Spin the Wheel, Children’s Playroom and more.  Everyone is welcome.

PLEASE PRAY for those who are ill at home or in the hospital, in particular: Tony Baars, Helen Beauregard, Erika Bernauer, Laura Balogh, Clara Bundschuch, Catherine Closs, Alyce Cockin, Elsie Farrar, Jessica Filiatrault, Catherine Fortunat, Doug, Alice, Christopher Fralick, Ken Gruber, Beverley Hance, Jack Hemphill, Liam Kavanagh, Anna Kolodychuk, Nick Kosdrowski, Paul Leinemann, Ted Moss, Olivia Motton, Syl Paquin, Manda Petrus, Thomas Reis, Frank Ritz, Lucy Sadler, Barbara Schnell, Vera Schraeder, Mary Wendland, Mary Wildemann, Anne Wingert, and Jeanne Young.

ST. PIUS X PARISH BAZAAR is Saturday, September 26, 9 am to 2 pm. Fun for the whole family.

THE ARK OF THE COVENANT PRAYER GROUP invites you to join the ministry of intercession.  Our goal is to develop and foster a deep interior life. The Pillars Leadership Formation program from the Intercessors of the Lamb begins Tuesday, Sept. 15 at St. Pius X parish.  Some prerequisites apply.  For info or to register contact, Margaret at 250-762-8274, Marilyn at 250-766-3348, or Emily at 250-868-2395.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Immaculata High School Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament – Come out on October 3rd to enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Sunset Ranch, followed by a banquet. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy the whole day with us, or you can come for the banquet only. For more info pick up an information sheet from the vestibule or stop by the school.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER:  Following in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare. Orientation/Inquiry sessions starting soon. For further information please call Alice at 250.860.3541 or Rolf at 250.769.6861.

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

DEVELOPING FONDNESS AND ADMIRATION FOR YOUR SPOUSE: In preparation for our Oct. 24th Marriage Conference, the I.C.C. Family Ministry Team invites any interested couples to receive 7 weeks of daily “e-mailouts” developed by the Gottmann Institute for Marriage Research.  There are no meetings to attend, although 2 optional small group meetings can be arranged if you want extra accountability.  To be added to the mailout list, contact iccfamily@okanagancatholic.ca or call Paula (762-7855) before Sept. 18th.

HUNGARIAN MASS will be held at St Theresa’s Parish on Sunday, September 20 @ 6pm.  Social in hall to follow.

HOLY TRIVIA

Last Week:  The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (this week on 08 September) was celebrated at least by the sixth century, when St. Romanos the Melodist, an Eastern Christian who composed many of the hymns used in the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox liturgies, composed a hymn for the feast. The feast spread to Rome in the seventh century, but it was a couple more centuries before it was celebrated throughout the West.  The source for the story of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Protoevangelium of James, an apocryphal gospel written about A.D. 150. From it, we learn the names of Mary's parents.  What were her parents’ names? 

 A] Elias & Miriam           B] Simeon & Lydia 

 C] Joshua & Bernice      D] Joachim & Anna

TUITION VOUCHERS ARE HERE!! Give the gift of a Catholic Education. Kelowna Catholic School Council Tuition Vouchers are full-colour gift certificates that can be applied directly to existing or new tuition costs at either St. Joseph or Immaculata schools. These handsome certificates are great for birthdays, special events or just to offer a helping hand. Contact Cece Sinotte for details at (250) 763-1501 or c.sinotte@shaw.ca

BAPTISM PREPARATION: Parents who wish to have a child baptized need to attend on evening of preparation. Next preparation session is Tuesday, September 29 at 7 PM in Charity Hall. Phone Ann Matthews at 250-763-7126.

"Back to School Prayer for Educators"

 

As I step into a new academic year,

Restore my spirit.

Renew my passion for sharing your wisdom

And nurture my compassion

for those You put in my charge.

 

Transform me as I seek to transform:

Guide me as I seek to guide;

Open my mind and heart

As I seek to open minds and hearts

To the Good News of justice and peace.

 

Help me listen more deeply

To the world and to your Word,

So I can walk with my students,

Attentive to the Wisdom that

Calls us all to the Kingdom of God.

 

by Jane Deren

PARISH BAZAAR

Saturday, October 10

RAFFLE TICKETS: Tickets are now available for the Immaculate Conception Parish Bazaar Raffle in the Parish Office.  Prizes are as follows:  $500 – 1st prize; $300 – 2nd prize; $100 – 3rd prize.  Members of the bazaar committee will be selling tickets before and after each Mass on the following weekend:  September 19th and 20th.  We will also have tickets available at the Knights of Columbus breakfast on Sunday, October 4th.  If you need additional books of tickets, please call Heather Brown at 250-764-5280.

Arts & Crafts and Fancy Work:  We need paintings, crafts of every type, pottery, knitted and crocheted items, aprons, oven mitts, etc.  Note:  We still need a convenor for this booth.  Please consider this worthwhile endeavour.

Cake Walk:  Cakes, cakes and more cakes are needed.  All shapes, sizes and colours are gratefully accepted.  Call Lisa Belisle at 250-763-4271 or Rita Wittkopf at 250-764-7080 for more information.

Coffee House:  Isabell and her kitchen staff will need your sweets and other table goodies.  Soup, sandwiches and other favourites will be on the menu.  For more information call Isabell Kabatoff at 250-868-0049.

Farmer's Market:  Have you any extra vegetables, fruit or produce? The Farmer's Market can use all you can supply.  Note:  We are still in need of a convenor for this very popular booth - please consider offering your time.

Silent Auction:  We are looking for new items, gift certificates, etc.  If you own your own business, please consider donating an item to our auction.  Please phone Heather Brown at 250-764-5280 to make arrangements for pickup.

Treasures Booth:  We are looking for glassware, china, ornaments, jewellery, knick knacks, antiques, etc.  Call Evelyn Imbeau at 250-763-6365 for more information.

Bottle Booth:  If you don't sew, bake, or garden – This is the booth for you.  All you need to do is go out and buy a bottle (glass or plastic) eg. shampoo, pop, motor oil, etc.  Drop the bottle off at the Parish Office.  All bottles must be new and unopened.  For info call Rolf or Thea at 250-769-6861.

Hamburger Booth:  Donations of tomatoes, lettuce and onions are most welcome.  If you would like to help at this booth call Chris Fagan at 250-768-3605.

Bake Sale:  Donations of pies, pies and more pies are needed.  Also, any baked goods, bread, buns, cookies, squares, strudels, etc. are most welcome.  Call Ann Pilon at 250-762-8210.

THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA

The annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held in most parishes in Canada next weekend. The monies raised will be sent to our diocese, which will use these revenues to help pay its annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).Through the work of the Bishops of Canada who are its members, the Conference is involved in national and international areas of pastoral activity, including ecumenical and interfaith relations, social justice, aid to developing countries, collaboration with Aboriginal Peoples, the protection of human life, liturgy and catechesis. It also provides the Bishops a forum to share their experiences and insights on the life of the Church and the major events that shape our society.

The offices of the CCCB are located at 2500 Don Reid Drive, in Ottawa, where a staff of approximately 40 works in different services, supporting the pastoral work of the Bishops nationally and internationally.

Today, a special collection is held in parish communities across the country to support the pastoral work of the Bishops nationally and internationally. (Donations may be made in the next two weeks). The Bishops’ Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada, this collection helps dioceses pay their annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).

Founded more than 65 years ago, the CCCB is the assembly of all the Bishops of Canada, including those of the Eastern Catholic Churches. In addition to assisting in consultations with the Holy Father and the various departments of the Holy See, the CCCB works in close partnership with other Episcopal Conferences around the world, and in particular with those in the Americas. Through the work of its commissions and committees, it is involved in the issues that affect the life of the Church today and shape society.

DIOCESAN BURSARIES: The Diocese of Nelson offers bursaries to young Catholics continuing in their post-secondary education. Application forms are available at the parish office. Applicants must be in at least their second year of a recognized post-secondary institution and the applicants must be Catholics who live their faith and attend Mass weekly.

PERPETUAL ADORATION:  The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day for you to spend some time in prayer.  Call 767-2005 or 860-6444.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

    Parish Priest........................... Fr. Peter Tompkins... 762-3910

    Parish Office............................ Peg Day...................... 762-3910

    Parish Fax...................................................................... 763-7450

    Pastoral Assistant.................. Ann Matthews............ 763-7126

    Religious Education.............. Ann Matthews............ 763-7126

    Parish Centre.......................... Len Dombowsky....... 762-0420

    Altar Servers............................ Kim Jacobs................ 762-3963

    Bereavement........................... Ann Kennaley............ 868-1009

    Canadian Food for Children-Rosemary ......... 778-478-2156

    Catholic Women’s League.. Ann Pilon.................... 762-8210

    Charismatic Prayer Group.... Madeleine Allen........ 452-6898

    Clubhouse Daycare..................................................... 860-4393

    Creigton Model Fertility Care 491-1088

    Diocese (Chancery Office).............................. 1-250-352-6921

    Families ..........................  parishfamily@okanagancatholic.ca

    Grief to Grace.......................... Terry Dunn................. 878-7603

    Hospital & Shut-in Visits....... Annie Baars............... 762-5072

    Immaculata High School............................................ 762-2730

    Kelowna Right to Life................................................... 862-8202

    Knights of Columbus............ Frank Novakowski.... 861-4412

    Legion of Mary......................... Roberta Strangward. 717-5657

    Rachel’s Vineyard.................. 1-877-683-CARE   or 762-2273

    Secular Franciscan Order.... Sandy Kavanagh....... 869-0596

    Spirit of Hope Ministry........ Gabrielle Matte  ........ 763-5222

    St. Vincent de Paul Society... 861-7801

    St. Joseph Elementary School................................... 763-3371

    Seton House of Prayer................................................ 764-4333

    Ushers..................................... Frank Novakowski.... 861-4412

 

 

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