Parish News (Page 3)

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…

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:…

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…

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.

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…