- Revealing the Mystery and the Beauty of the Mass
Blessings everyone! Follow our weekly reflections revealing of the parts of the Mass, how they inspire us to worship and bring us to community. The Mass is the most important prayer for Catholics. It is a time set aside to pray and come humbly before our God in prayer and worship. We may come to the Church feeling happy, sad, angry, joyful, anxious, busy or at peace. We may come alone, with friends or with family. We may even come […] - Commissioning Reflection
What a blessing it is for us to follow in the footsteps of the apostles, and be commissioned in our ministry service, just as they were commissioned by Jesus. Commissioning blesses us, and affirms the use of the gifts that God has given us. As we journey in our walk with Jesus, He invites us to partner with him in sharing His love with others. There is nothing greater or more rewarding than to invest our time, and talents into […] - Faith Renewal – The ABC’s of Being Catholic – The Letter “Z”
By: Bernadette Parrott Welcome to our Faith Renewal Series that is exploring The ABCs of Being Catholic. We are invited on a journey through the alphabet to explore Catholic terms, beliefs, and traditions. In this post we focus on the letter “Z”. If you missed our Introduction to this series <click here>. To go back to the letter “Y” post <click here>. Zeal September 2, 2021 I began this journey through the ABCs with Adoration, and I’m going to end […] - Faith Renewal – The ABC’s of Being Catholic – The Letter “Y”By: Bernadette Parrott Welcome to our Faith Renewal Series that is exploring The ABCs of Being Catholic. We are invited on a journey through the alphabet to explore Catholic terms, beliefs, and traditions. In this post we focus on the letter “Y”. If you missed our Introduction to this series <click here>. To go back to the letter “X” post <click here>. To go to the letter “Z” post <click here>. Yoke August 30, 2021 A yoke is a wooden […]
- Faith Renewal – The ABC’s of Being Catholic – The Letter “X”By: Bernadette Parrott Welcome to our Faith Renewal Series that is exploring The ABCs of Being Catholic. We are invited on a journey through the alphabet to explore Catholic terms, beliefs, and traditions. In this post we focus on the letter “X”. If you missed our Introduction to this series <click here>. To go back to the letter “W” post <click here>. To go to the letter “Y” post <click here>. XC or XCS August 26, 2021 X Marks the […]
Gratitude: Re – Family Night
Thanks to Fatima, to the different countries who prepared the food and for all who came. ~ Fr. Obi I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those in attendance of our last Family Night. A special thanks goes to those representatives & cooks from Italy, Portugal, Nigeria, Philippines & Korea; and for the CWL for up keeping Canada while everyone was out of the country! ~ Fatima
K of C Corner: Global Wheelchair Mission
In an effort to change the lives of people with disabilities worldwide & in Partnership with the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, the Knights have been working hard to raise funds to support this noble cause. To date, 50 wheelchairs have been purchased through local donations. We thank you for your donation. Presently, the focus of our parish and diocese is on the Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal which help in many ministries in our diocese/parish. So, we will be revisiting the Global…
Pilgrimage of Faith Campaign
Our Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal is now underway in our parish – We are grateful to all those who have donated. Each and every gift is important. Someone once said, ‘when I write a cheque, I’m writing it to Jesus and I know the purpose for which I donate will be fulfilled.’ Like the Magi, your donation is your gold to Jesus Thank you! Diocesan Goal Parish Goal Total St. Ann $36,150 $25,000 $61,150 St. John Vianney $14,400 $30,000 $44,400…
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Also designated as World Day for Consecrated Life February 2nd is a special day. It is the 40th Day after Christmas. On this day, Jesus is presented in the Temple, and the Church also celebrates World Day for Consecrated Life. Traditionally, we have the blessing of candles and procession to mark this day. So, come with your candle for blessing! In St. John Vianney, blessing of candles will be in the hall. In St. Ann, blessing of candles will be…
Upcoming Liturgical Workshop
My dear friends, the Eucharistic Celebration has been described by Vatican II as the Source and Summit of everything we do as the family of God – the Church. The Holy Mass and other liturgical celebrations have the power to change lives and draw us nearer to Jesus. The beauty of Holy Mass draws our hearts in, captures us and sends us on a mission. To explore more into the beauty and riches of the ministries we do at Holy…
Pilgrimage of Faith, St. John Vianney – 2020
I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink . . . Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me. Matthew 25: 35ff Dear Friends, There are so many in our world today without food, without shelter, without clothing. With the generosity of the men and women of good will, we pray for the day when there will be enough food for every hungry child;…
Christmas Season 2019 Schedule
Confession/Reconciliation Times December 10, in Princeton at 4 pm December 16, in Osoyoos at 3 pm December 17, in Oliver at 7 pm December 18, in Keremeos at 11 am December 18, in Summerland at 6pm December 19, in Penticton – St, Ann’s at 5:15pm Christmas Masses December 24th (Tuesday) Sacred Heart Reserve @ 4:00pm St. Ann @ 6:00pm St. John Vianney @ 8:30pm St. Ann @ 12:00am (Midnight) December 25th (Wednesday) St. Ann @ 10:00am St. Ann @ 6:00pm…
Happy Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget
We honour our veterans. Remembrance Day isn’t just about war and those we’ve lost, but about ideals and what we stand for. It’s about respecting our past and looking hopefully forward, and more than anything, thanking those who have served. God of love and justice, today we remember all men and women who died in defense of our country and its freedom. Help us to honour their sacrifice through our prayers and actions for peace in our world. Send your…
Do You Struggle to Hear the Mass? St. John’s now has a Hearing Loop, too!
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…
Celebrating Children
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…