Pastor's Messages from July 2025

My sisters and brothers, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! More than two weeks ago, we lost our Lady of Lourdes (Mary) statue which was in the outside garden at St. Ann’s Church. I did not say anything in any of our Masses, as I just wanted to pray and give time for the people who took it to return it. This was the second time that we lost our Mary statue from this garden. Sometimes the Rosary Group uses…

My dear brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! Just this Wednesday (July 16), I had the privilege to attend the first anniversary of our brother priest Fr. Ferdinand at St. Charles Garnier in Kelowna which was the place I did my internship and ordination as deacon and priest. It was a moment of celebration and an expression of deep gratitude to God for the gift of priesthood and for the opportunity to serve. Also, I saw some…

My brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! I hope that you are enjoying your summer holidays with your family and friends. I would like to ask you to include in your prayers all people who are having difficulties in their lives at this time – especially those who are experiencing natural disasters like floods resulting from the overflowing of water due to heavy rainfall, melting snow, or storm surges. These events can cause widespread destruction, impacting lives,…

My dear beloved brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! I would like to express my gratitude to Fr. Marian for his service, his dedication, his words of encouragement and unwavering support and love for our Parishes here in Penticton. I ask you to pray for him as he is now moving to St. Matthew Parish in Surrey, BC. This is the reality as a priest that we go wherever God calls us, recognizing the privilege and responsibility…