Parish News (Page 2)

A Word of Thanks and Christmas Greetings to you, my sisters & brothers Thank you from the bottom of my heart Throughout the year, you (our parishioners) work so hard in making our parishes a beautiful, welcoming, joyful, house of prayer – a place where we and our visitors truly come to encounter Jesus. It is through your sacrifice and ministry that the doors of our parishes have remained open. As we celebrate Christmas, I’d like to take this opportunity…

Our Christmas Carols and Festivals evening was beautiful. What a joyful celebration of community and voices raised to God. Thank you to all our performers, readers, dancers, and our emcee. God has truly blessed us.

TO ALL PARISHIONERS Every year the parish community rallies behind Society of St. Vincent de Paul in their preparation and distribution of Christmas hampers. It is always a costly and rewarding undertaking. This year continues to add new concerns and uncertainly to every aspect of life…including our Christmas hamper program. This is the time when we start asking for your help with our Christmas Hamper Campaign. We would normally put out our Christmas Trees with gift tags. Instead of the…

Today we celebrated Portuguese Faith and Culture by processing with Our Lady of Fatima from the school to the church, then celebrated Mass, followed by a Portuguese lunch in the hall. It was heart warming to see so many from our community together for fun and fellowship. Our Gallery has plenty of photos of this wonderful celebration of community, faith, and culture.

The 2022/23 Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal has been launched! The Raffle runs until January 28, 2023 with three early bird draws. Total prizes are $100,000. First prize is a vehicle – a 2023 Toyota RAV4 2nd prize is $30,000 3rd is $10,000 4th is $5,000 Plus ten $1,000 prizes Plus Early Bird Tickets are $5 and can be bought online. Click the one of the links below to support the council of your choosing: Knights of Columbus Council #…

Prayer for the Unborn Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of (baby’s name) the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. Say this prayer every day fornine months to save a baby’s life! Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen What is the Spiritual Adoption Program? It is a program where you agree to pray for a baby who is in danger of abortion for…

“LOVE THEM BOTH” The white background symbolizes non-violence in the womb as well as the innocence of the unborn child. The two baby feet represent the humanity of the unborn child. Baby feet have been a symbol associated with the pro-life movement since the iconic Precious Feet lapel pins were named the international pro-life symbol in 1979. The two pink hands represent the pregnant mother, holding and protecting her child. The circle shape formed by the hands evoke imagery of…

Like Elvis, Father Obi has finally left the building for a well deserved vacation! He must really love Penticton and the people here, as we here at the office were beginning to think he would be vacationing at the rectory. As we spend this weekend giving thanks for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us, let us also give thanks for our wonderful Father Obi. He shepherds our parishes with thoughtful discernment, selfless dedication and great love. We…

Melinda on Vacation. Enjoy your holidays and time with family, Melinda! Parish office will be open only on these days/hours: Tuesday, July 19, Thursday July 21 and Friday July 22 from 10am – 1pm. Office closed: July 25 – July 29. Fr. Obi will answer and return all calls ASAP.

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL1298 Main StreetPenticton, BC V2A 5G2Phone: 250-492-4480Fax: 250-490-4602hcpoffice@cisnd.ca hcpprincipal@cisnd.cawww.holyc.com Dear Alumni Families, Holy Cross School Council, along with the Parent Support Group, would like to make you aware of three Scholarship Awards that are given out to students having completed their grade eight year at Holy Cross School. PURPOSE OF THE HCS SCHOLARSHIPS The Holy Cross School Council and Parent Support Group has established three scholarships to be awarded annually to students who attended, and finished, their Grade…