Parish News (Page 12)

The Catholic Parishes of Penticton is hiring a part time Youth Minister. The person will work under direct supervision of the pastor and in conjunction with the parish team and staff. S/he will be someone who: has a deep sense of being a disciple of Jesus Christ and possess a thorough knowledge of and belief in Catholic teachings. enjoys working with children and adolescents, is passionate about the faith and loves to share her/his love of Jesus with the young…

A Hearing Loop has now been installed in St. John Vianney and is ready for parishioners with hearing aids to tune in using your own hearing aid when the Tele-Coil or “T-Coil” function is switched on. The loop system facilitates better hearing by delivering the audio signal directly to the recipient eliminating background noise, echo/reverb or being at a less than ideal distance from the sound source. Most hearing aids already have ‘T-Coils’ and it may be as simple as…

To the parents of our young children, may we suggest… Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and the importance of reverence and respect. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you need to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. Remember that the way we welcome…

A Hearing Loop has been installed in St. Ann’s and is ready for parishioners with hearing aids to tune in using your own hearing aid when the Tele-Coil or “T-Coil” function is switched on. The loop system facilitates better hearing by delivering the audio signal directly to the recipient eliminating background noise, echo/reverb or being at a less than ideal distance from the sound source. Most hearing aids already have ‘T-Coils’ and it may be as simple as having your…