Pastor's Messages from November 2025

My beloved brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus! Last Monday at 5pm, we gathered for our annual Advent Wreath-making event at St. John Vianney Parish, welcoming families from our Catechism classes and parishioners from both Parishes in Penticton. The hall was filled with laughter, creativity, and the warm energy of families working side by side. Watching the children and parents design their wreaths—each one vibrant, unique, and full of meaning—was truly inspiring. I want to extend my heartfelt…

My beloved brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus! This week, I witnessed a hit-and-run in a parking lot—something I never expected to see so closely. An elderly man backed out of his space, hit the car beside him, and then continued to pull away. I tried to signal to him that he had struck the other vehicle, but he simply waved as if to say, “I’m leaving,” and drove off. I’m still not sure whether he understood me…

My dear sisters and brothers, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! Each year on Remembrance Day, we pause to honor those who served and sacrificed for our freedom and to pray for peace in our world. It is a time to reflect on the cost of war, the gift of peace, and the courage of those who answered the call of duty. We remember to give thanks for the fallen, to acknowledge the resilience of veterans, and to learn from…

My dear beloved brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! Every year in November I do a blessings of the graves. This year I missed it because of the fundraiser for Seton House of Prayer in Kelowna. Our two Deacons, Peter and Dale, did it on my behalf. A cemetery visit is a spiritual practice and a traditional act of love, in honoring and respecting our deceased loved ones by praying or simply sitting in quiet remembrance with…