News (Page 14)

Changes in Mass Times and Restructuring of St. John Vianney Hall

Dear Sisters and Brothers, It’s been two months since we reopened. Things have gone exceptionally well beyond my imagination. Our social distancing measures have been great, and our Mass has been as beautiful as ever. Special thanks to our Church reopening coordinators, to my brother priests who assist me and to all the volunteers we have. Observation Regarding 1pm Mass: After two months we have made some observations regarding Mass times. These observations necessitate a change. St. John Vianney Church…

Amazed and Grateful! Prayers! Appeal

The days in which we live are difficult in so many ways. Financial difficulty is one of them. For all who have lost their jobs and are experiencing hardship, we are praying for you. I’m amazed that you, our parishioners have made a determination that COVID 19 will not make us close the doors of our parish because of financial difficulties. Our year to date budget for St. John Vianney shows we are not in the red. We are now…

Pastoral Appointments

With the recommendation of the Diocesan Clergy Personnel Committee, I am pleased to make the following Pastoral Appointments to be effective on July 20, 2020. Fr. Luan Vu is appointed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Revelstoke and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Nakusp. Fr. Cecil Nunez is returning to his home Diocese of Legazpi, Philippines, as he has completed his contract in the Diocese of Nelson. Effective August 1, 2020: Fr. Salomon Beguel is appointed Associate…

Our Lady of Pentecost Gathering in the Spirit 2020 on Zoom

Theme: I Am…All Who Are Thirsty Come – Isaiah. 55:1 Sunday August 9 to Thursday August 13, 2020Daily 6:00 to 8:00 PM PDT Each Session will include Praise and Worship, Jim Murphy’s presentation and breakout group discussions. Our Speaker, Jim Murphy is Fired up about this theme and we look forward to new insights, experience and direction for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal! Jim Murphy is a Catholic evangelist and an anointed speaker who promises to once again bring inspiration and…

RCIA Candidates : THE BIG DAY IS JULY 19!

Sunday, July 19 is the date when seven of our brothers and sisters will be baptized and received into the Church. Please continue to pray for them. This special RCIA Mass will be in St. Ann’s Church at 9am and will be live streamed. The regularly scheduled 9am and 11am Masses will be moved to St. Ann’s Hall just for this Sunday. Because we can only have 50 people in the Church, we ask that those who are already registered…

Returning to Mass and Our Experience

Someone said: Coming back to Church after two months is like a home coming. I’m glad to be home again. I missed Mass so much. I hunger for our Lord in the Eucharist. I miss Him. Welcome Home Everyone! Sunday Mass and Saturday Anticipated Mass times can be found on our COVID-19 Mass Times page. Registration Over 489 have registered for Mass. The number continues to increase. People have found a great level of comfort in the organization we have…

Preparing for the Sacraments

First Holy Communion Children Dear children, I know you are looking forward to the day of your First Holy Communion. Stay tuned as we will be announcing the plans we have in the weeks to come. Until then, I invite you to keep praying and to do Acts of love each day as you prepare your heart for the day when Jesus will come and dwell in your little, precious heart. Help with dishes, make your bed every morning, smile…

Hey Kids! Father’s Day is Coming!

Hi Kids! Your Liturgy teachers are missing you too! Please follow the links to create a special Father’s Day card. Remember what a blessing our father is to us! The righteous who walks in Integrity – Blessed are his children after him. Proverbs 20:7