Posts by Catholic Parishes of Penticton (Page 2)

Parish Pictorial Directory

Who is your fellow parishioner sitting in front, beside and behind you? You see them every week, but do you know their name? We are giving you the opportunity to find out! IPC Canada, who photographs parishes through Canada, is coming to the Catholic Parishes of Penticton in July and August! They are scheduled to be in St. Ann’s July 8-14 and in St. John Vianney on July 15–20. They will return again to St. Ann’s on August 11-17 to…

International Interfaith Symposium on Palliative Care

Please find attached a press release regarding the International Interfaith Symposium on Palliative Care organized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and the Pontifical Academy for Life, in collaboration with other key partners. The symposium, titled “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” was held in Toronto from May 21st to May 23rd, 2024. https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/international-interfaith-symposium-on-palliative-care

Catholic Schools Week 2024

Catholic Schools Week 2024 begins on Monday, January 29th. We are excited to commemorate this great event with our school community. Our Leadership Class students are organizing the celebrations and they have planned a number of games and activities throughout the week. Our Catholic School Theme for the year is Living, Celebrating and Proclaiming our Faith. Let’s celebrate together! For a schedule of events please visit our school calendar.

NET Ministries is Returning!

Hi Families! Last year, the Catholic Parishes of Penticton hosted a powerful youth retreat weekend put on by NET Ministries. This year, we are excited to announce that NET is returning with new themes, new leaders, new activities and of course, a powerful energy centered towards Christ. On the weekend of February 10th – 11th, The Catholic Parishes of Penticton will be welcoming the travelling retreat team from NET Canada (National Evangelization Teams). NET is a reputable company with teams…

All Saints Day Party Fun!

What a great turnout for our All Saints Day Party on Saturday! The kids had a blast dressing up as saints, playing games, and taking in some tasty treats. Check out the pictures from this fun event. All our pictures can be found in the website Gallery.

Development and Peace Regional Assembly

You are warmly invited to this year’s Development and Peace Regional Assembly. The event will take place over the weekend of September 22 – 24, 2023 at Little Flower Academy in Deroche, B.C. (Just outside of Mission). This will be our first in-person assembly since the beginning of the pandemic, so we look forward to gathering together once again! This weekend is an open invitation to both new friends and veteran members of Development and Peace. We are hoping to…

Melinda Edis — Our Warmest Farewell

On Wednesday, June 21, we will bid farewell to our Parish Secretary, Melinda Edis, who has served the Catholic Parishes of Penticton for 11 years. Melinda has faithfully greeted and assisted parishioners when they call or stop by the parish office. She has kept us informed about the things happening in our parishes and has managed our parish office well. Melinda has decided it is time for a new adventure, to start a new chapter in her life. She will…

Holy Cross School Alumni Scholarships Awards

The Holy Cross School Council and Parent Support Group have established three scholarships to be awarded annually to students who attended, and finished, their Grade 8 year at Holy Cross School, and have graduated from Penticton Secondary, Princess Margaret Secondary or Summerland Secondary schools. Only one scholarship will be awarded for each school annually. Terms of the Scholarship Awards Funds for the scholarships are provided by the HCS Council and the Parent Support Group. Each award will be $1000. The…

Holy Land Pilgrimage – Nothing More Beautiful

Written by: Bernadette Parrott We began planning our pilgrimage to the Holy Land back in April 2022 – a full year in advance of our adventure. Bernadette Parrott, a St. John Vianney parishioner and owner of Wishbook Vacations and Tours, planned, organized and then travelled with our group of 31 pilgrims who came from the Okanagan, Nelson, Quesnel, and Edmonton. You’ll find a few pictures scattered through this post, but if you want to view the complete collection of photos,…