Posts by Catholic Parishes of Penticton (Page 7)

July 2022 Schedule for Pope’s Visit to Canada

The attached document provides details regarding the Pope’s visit to Canada in July 2022, including his schedule. The Holy Father’s pilgrimage will focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation while also providing the shepherd of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics an opportunity to encounter the faithful in Canada.

From the Office of Bishop Gregory Bittman

Dear Priests, Religious Sisters, Deacons, Parish/Diocesan/Schools Staff, and Parishioners, Peace! I share with you the following news from Bishop’s office: With gratitude and appreciation for his service, the Diocese of Nelson bids farewell to Fr. Nino Tuyo after five years of dedicated ministry in the Fruitvale/Rossland parishes. Fr. Nino returns to his home Diocese of Legazpi at the end of June. Thank you Fr. Nino and may God continue to bless you and your ministry in the Church! Safe travels…

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Obi

Our pilgrimage to the Holy Land is confirmed for April 29 – May 7, 2023. Are you considering joining us? We’ve sold out the initial 25 seats and added 10 more for a total of 35 seats. We now only have 1 seat remaining! Even if we sell out and you’re interested, call and put your name on the waitlist. You will find all the pilgrimage details including the itinerary and the pricing on the Wishbook Vacations and Tours website:…

Ukrainian Fundraiser – A Beautiful Evening of Community & Solidarity

Indeed it was a beautiful evening of community and solidarity. We thank you for your generous hearts and fervent prayers as we gathered as one family, sharing a meal and praying in one voice the beautifully moving Way of the Cross. Many thanks to the countless number of volunteers that made the evening so beautiful. “It takes a village” to create community, and your support for Ukraine shone brightly. In addition to the substantial monetary donations collected (over $8,800), people…

Canada’s Catholic Bishops Welcome Pope Francis’ Apology to Indigenous Peoples

The Holy Father expressed “sorrow and shame” for the abuse and lack of respect for Indigenous identities, culture and spiritual values in the residential school system. He said, “I ask for God’s forgiveness and I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry. And I join my brothers, the Canadian bishops, in asking your pardon.” Read the full press release on the CCCB website.

Encounters of Hope Webinar Series

Register now for CCCB’s Encounters of Hope April 5-26, a weekly 4-part series exploring the 4 stages of faith development. Ideal for those in ministry, evangelization, or catechesis, and relevant to the mission of every Catholic. Evangelization – Encounters of Hope The Art of Accompaniment Catechesis – Echoes of Hope Missionary Discipleship – Hope to the World. Registration is free and closes March 21.

Stewardship

We are so grateful to you for supporting the ministry of our parishes. During these unprecedented days, our Sunday offering is currently well below the amount needed to meet our budgeted expenses. Your contributions to Jesus are all the more appreciated. Thank you for being as generous as your means allow. You can find the various ways by which you can support the work of God in our parishes on our Giving to Our Parish page.

Catholic Schools Week – January 30 – February 5, 2022

Today we begin observance of Catholic Schools’ Week across the province of British Columbia. On March 19, 2021, the fifth anniversary of his Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has inaugurated the Year “Amoris Laetitia” on the joy and beauty of familial love, which will conclude on June 22, 2022. This year’s Catholic Independent Schools theme is One Family, One Hope in Christ and together, with over 22,000 students enrolled in 79 Catholic schools throughout the province, we celebrate the ways Catholic…

You Can Still Make Donations for 2021!

We are humbled by your financial and personal contributions to our parish this year. Your investment in our parish makes the work of serving parishioners, local neighbors, and missions across the world possible for the glory of God. We want everyone to experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing Jesus Christ through our Catholic faith. Many parishioners joined us for Christmas Masses via live stream but did not have the opportunity to bring their envelopes (their Christmas gift…