PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

MINISTRY COORDINATORS

If you wish to become involved contact the Parish Office 860-6776 or:

Altar Servers . . . . Renae Clarkson 769-7979/Louise Reeve 979-0315

Children’s Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Kishor 863-4296

Eucharistic Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guardians of God’s Creation . . Alda Berneaud-daRosa 764-7224

Hospital Visitation & Eucharist. . . . . . .Ethel Robidoux 860-2101

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnn Young 764-0485

Readers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Germaine 764-2942

Sacristans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flo Pasutto 764-8716

Security Patrol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gino Servedio 764-3182

CLUBHOUSE DAYCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .860-4393

CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITY CARE . . . . . . . . . . . 491-1088

CURSILLO . . . . . . . . . . . . John or Gail Schlosser. . . .764-7007

DIOCESE—Catholic Pastoral Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . .448-2725

ELIZABETH SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . 764-4333

GRIEF TO GRACE . . . www.GrieftoGrace.org . . . . . . 878-7603

KELOWNA RIGHT TO LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .862-8202

PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .763-2112

RACHEL’S VINEYARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .762-2273

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE

Meet second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am

President: Judy Boyczuk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .764-6335

Membership inquiries: Benita Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . 868-8608 DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE . . .Keith Germaine . . . 764-2942 FRIENDS IN FAITH (SINGLES MINISTRY)

Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kolleen O’Shea . . . 469-0679 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS www.stcharleskoc.com

Meet second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.

Grand Knight: Rob Grifone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .862-9354

Email: rgrifone@stcharleskoc.com

Last Sunday of each month—Knights Breakfast after a.m. Masses

FR. PANDOSY 4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY—Knights of Columbus

Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gino Servedio. . .764-3182 PRAYER TO ST. PEREGRINE

If you have friends or family members with cancer, add them to our list,

as we pray daily for each one of them by name. Betty - 868-9151 Email: heinzk@shaw.ca or Alice - 860-3541 SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER . . . . . . . . . Alice—860-3541

Email: alicemccrea@shaw.ca SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Meet second and fourth Wednesday at 9:00 am. . . . . . 860-2536

Last Sunday of each month—SSVP donations

CONTACT NUMBERS

September 15, 2013—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

There will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.

Luke 15

Contact us:

3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 4M7

Website: www.stcharlesgarnier.ca

Pastor: Pat Monette Pastors’ direct line: 778-478-6288

Office Manager: Marilee O’Donnell

Office Phone: (250) 860-6776 Fax: (250) 860-0542

Office e-mail: charlesgarnier@gmail.com

Director of Formation: Kevin Kishor Cell: 250-863-4296

Email: kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca (Adults) or

children@stcharlesgarnier.ca

Catechism, Youth & Young Adult Ministries:

Andrea Kouwenhoven

Email: children@stcharlesgarnier.ca

youth@stcharlesgarnier.ca or

youngadults@stcharlesgarnier.ca

MASS TIMES Monday to Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am, 10:30am & 7:00 pm

Praise & Worship at 6:45 pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30 am Mass every

First Friday of the month.

RECONCILIATION Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30—4:45 pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00—8:15 am & 10:00—10:15 am

ALSO BY APPOINTMENT

BAPTISM—Baptisms take place during one of the weekend

Masses. Our diocesan policy is to do Baptism Preparation for

the first two children. Please contact our Director of Formation

a month in advance of desired date - Kevin Kishor @

kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca

MARRIAGE—Please contact our Parish Office at least 6

months in advance for potential booking—250-860-6776 or

email: charlesgarnier@gmail.com

Contact our Director of Formation: kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca

for Marriage Prep.

PARKING LOT SECURITY SCHEDULE 5:00 pm MASS NEXT WEEK

READERS

EUCHARIST

USHERS

ALTER SERVERS

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

READERS

EUCHARIST

USHERS

ALTER SERVERS

10:30 am MASS NEXT WEEK

READERS

EUCHARIST

USHERS

ALTER SERVERS

Fran Hooker

Keith Germaine

Donna & Adrian Van de Mosselaer

Iris Fournier, Fran Hooker [L]

Mary Ann Smithwick

John Polman, Norm Sperling

Loretta O’Brien, Mike Dagenais

Savanna T & Matthew T

Hal Spelliscy

Rita Clarke

Carol & Glynn Jones [L]

Alda Berneaud-daRosa

Bernie Schneider

Murdo MacKinnon

Elizabeth Koller, Richard Bryant

John Helton, Nora Helton

Cara, Gracelynn & Grace C

Russ Radi

Margaret Radi

Kevin Schmidt [L]

Marg Lockhart, Patti Cook

Irene Thomas, Dave Crane

Bonnie Pelland, Phil Dillon

Russ Radi, Tom Phillip

Jackson & Jude

8:30 am MASS NEXT WEEK

7:00 pm MASS NEXT WEEK

GUIDE TO GIVING 2013 YTD 2012 YTD

Collections $ 317,805 $ 317,187

Building Fund $ 67,864 $ 53,653

READERS

EUCHARIST

USHERS

ALTER SERVERS

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS: 1st Reading: Amos 8:4-7

2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7++

Gospel: Luke 16:1-13

Adam M & Becca

Chelsea, Dave & Leah

Please volunteer

Kolby & Joey

MUSIC MINISTRY

Sat. Sept. 21 5:00 p.m. Victor Stocker

Sun. Sept. 22

8:30 a.m. Jim Hawkins

10:30 a.m. Reg Humphries

7:00 p.m. Dale Metlewsky

Sat. Sept. 21 5:00 p.m. Ingrid & Group

8:30 a.m. Ingrid & Group

Sun. Sept. 22 10:30 a.m. Julia & Group

7:00 p.m. Youth

Monday Sept. 16 8:30 am Anna Maria & Tony Perrotta

Tuesday Sept. 17 8:30 am Dee Mitchell

Wednesday Sept. 18 8:30 am Andre & Lena Orlandini

Thursday Sept. 19 8:30 Am Jerry Cody

Friday Sept. 20 8:30 am Don Knorr

Saturday Sept. 21 5:00 pm Int. Dagmar Sedlackova

Sunday

8:30 am Carolina Pyne

Sept. 22 10:30 am Fernanda & Sofia Berneaud

7:00 pm Parishioners of

St. Charles Garnier

DON’T FORGET OUR SCHOOLS!

St. Joseph Elementary and Immaculata High provide the Catholic

families of our parish (and many others) a superior Catholic educa-

tional experience for all grades K-12. If providing a Catholic educa-

tion for your family matters, go to www.kelownacatholic.org for more

information.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INFO.

S.C.G. School Board Rep. Rita Smith

Immaculata High 762-2730

St. Joseph Elementary 763-3371

Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School 768-9008

Kelowna Catholic Independent Schools 448-2725

Fax: 1-866-964-3858 www.kelownacatholic.org

SAFE ENVIRONMET WORKSHOP

There will be a Safe Environment Workshop on Sat., Sept. 28th, 10:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, West Kelowna. Anyone needing the workshop is invited to at-tend. Please pick up a copy of the policy & protocol from your parish office to read before you attend the workshop.

PEOPLE OF FAITH PRAYER GROUP

Hope you all had a great summer and are continuing to enjoy

this beautiful weather!

We will resume our regular schedule Tuesday, September 17th.

We will be meeting every Tuesday at Charity Hall (I.C.C. Par-

ish) at 7:00 pm. Come on out and join us for Spirit filled eve-

nings of Praise and Worship and a time of inspirational teach-

ing. For more info please call Piera 250-762-6150.

BAPTISM PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH

VOICES OF WOMEN SERIES + Megan McKenna

From the Office of Faith Formation: Mark your calendars! The

Office of Faith Formation has planned for the Fall: · The Voices of Women Series: Six presenters over the Fall

and Spring will speak on Women who Helped to Shape Our

Faith: Mary, Miriam, An Unnamed Women (Mark 14-15:28),

St. Clare of Assisi, St. Teresa of Avila and Julian of Norwich.

· Megan McKenna will be presenting Women of Grace on

November 16. (Further information on Megan can be found on

her website www.meganmckenna.com)

For tickets and further information contact Darlene at the Office

of Faith Formation at 250-448-2725

Baptized in our parish this weekend:

Isla Charlotte Pollard

Daughter of Courtney (nee Humphreys)

and Derek Pollard

There will be a Knights of Columbus breakfast here

at St. Charles Garnier on Sunday, September 29th.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT

CATHOLIC MEN’S GROUP

Calling Catholic Men!

Do you want to grow your Catholic faith this year?

Do you want to learn how to be a better Catholic husband,

father, son?

Do you want to meet other Catholic men in the area with

common goals and dreams, desires and struggles?

YOU ARE INVITED TO A KELOWNA CATHOLIC PAR-

ISHES MEN’S EVENT!

Join us for Fr. Robert Barron’s dynamic DVD presentation of

“The Seven Deadly Sins, The Seven Lively Virtues” on Satur-

day Sept. 28th at 7 pm at Immaculate Conception Parish Center.

Bring an appy or munchies to share & drink for yourself (non

alcoholic please). For further info: Fr. Sebastian (250) 762-

3910, Grant Fuergutz (250) 862-3818, Doug Lundquist (250)

763-7336, or David Ziebart (250) 762-7855 OR Kevin Kishor

(St. Charles Garnier) 250-860-6776 or kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca

The Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal will be held on the weekend

o9f September 28/29. Just as we are one in the Body of Christ,

we must remember that we are one with other parishes in our

diocese. Once a year, our bishop asks each of us to make a

commitment to support the work of the diocesan programs,

services and ministries that make our Local Church viable.

Our parish will receive a 100% rebate of any funds raised above

our goal.

FATHER PANDOSY ASSEMBLY GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:30 pm at St. Charles Garnier

Hall. Dress is shirt and tie (business casual). Be a good Knight

and join us.

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

Catholic men!

If you attend only ONE BIG event this year, THIS IS IT!

Catholic Men’s Conference – Saturday Oct. 5, 2013 – Chandos

Pattison Auditorium in Surrey, BC.

$40 includes registration, morning coffee and lunch! For details

& registration go to: https://www.rcav.org/manalive/

For bussing and accommodation option ($25 total), contact

David Ziebart at iccyre@shaw.ca. Bus will leave Immaculate

Conception Church Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm and return Sat-

urday evening at approximately 9:00 pm. Limited to 15 men on

a first come, first served basis (and 6 seats have been paid for

already). After this, car pools will be organized.

We put our time & energy & money into SO many other places.

WHY NOT THIS?

RETROUVAIILE

Is Your Marriage in Crisis? – Retrouvaille is a Catholic peer

ministry which helps couples who have experienced crises in-

cluding infidelity, years of misery, separation, or even divorce.

Repair your marriage, rediscover romance and gain the tools

you need for healthy communication! It is not too late!! For

confidential information or to register for the program begin-

ning the weekend of October 4 - 6, 2013, call 604-530-6710,

email vancouverbc@retrouvaille.org or

visit www.retrouvaille.org and/

or www.retrouvaillevancouver.com

Has abortion left you feeling empty and alone? Rachel’s

Vineyard retreats are available for any man or woman who has

struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.

This healing weekend is for married couples, mothers, fathers,

grandparents, and siblings of aborted children. If you are

searching for peace and inner healing from an abortion experi-

ence, this retreat is for you. Register now for our October re-

treat in Kelowna, B.C. by calling 250-762-2273 or e-mail

jkormish@telus.net. The retreat and registration are strictly

confidential. For more information please visit the website at

www.rachelsvineyard.org.

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE ANNUAL GENERAL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

September 27th—29th in Radium, BC

The meeting starts with a gathering on Friday evening Sept.

27th and ends by noon on Sunday. Billets are available and

food is provided starting with breakfast on Saturday morning.

Registration forms are available in the foyer.

BIBLE STUDY DVD SERIES

THE GREAT ADVENTURE CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY

DVD SERIES The Bible is Not Just any Story—It is Your

Story. Discover How To Read It and understand God’s plan for

your life! Come to learn about his amazing story with the four

session GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE SERIES, A Quick

Journey Through The Bible. Renowned Catholic scripture

scholar Jeff Cavins will help you discover the “big picture” of

the biblical story as it is presented in specific books of the

Bible. Join us and learn the major people, places, events and

themes of the Bible through this dynamic DVD series. We will

meet for this four session series on Thursdays starting Septem-

ber 26, 7-8:30 pm at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center.

$12.00 includes student book and refreshments. Babysitting

options being explored, depending on interest. For more info or

to register, please contact Fr. Sebastian at

762-3910, Leanne H at 860-6763 or Russell S at

778-484-3332. You’ve got to check it out!

HOLY SPIRIT FALL FAIR & BAZAAR

Saturday, Sept. 21st, 8am-2pm at Holy Spirit Parish, 1260 Nep-

tune Rd. Activities and Games all day! Breakfast starts at 8am,

Lunch starts at 11am. Huge Community Garage Sale, Baking,

Plants, Produce, Cake Walk, Bottle Draw, Box Draw. Big Raf-

fle for 11 Prizes with a total value of $1100. Everyone is wel-

come.

"SONG of SONGS - an extraordinary love relationship be-

tween God and each person who truly loves Him". This CD

series of teachings given by Frances Hogan will be offered by

the Ark of the Covenant Prayer Group at St. Pius X Parish on

Tuesday mornings after Mass, beginning Tuesday, October 1,

2013. For more info, contact Joanna 250-764-6047 or Marilyn

250-766-3348

SONG OF SONGS EVENING FOR SAVANA

A fundraising concert: Ceol na hEireann of the Okanagan Irish

Society, Blakey Okanagan School of Irish Dance, and Friends,

are putting on an evening of entertainment at the Kelowna

Community Theater, Sunday, September 22nd beginning at

7:00 pm This concert will help Savana and her Family as they

struggle to keep their lives together while she battles leukemia.

Savana is the grand-daughter of Peg Day, secretary of Immacu-

late Conception Parish. Savana who just turned 13 in August,

was diagnosed with leukemia June of this year. A silent auc-

tion will run concurrently with the concert in the lobby of the

theatre. Tickets are available at Roy’s Shoes on Ellis Street,

from Peg at Immaculate Conception Parish office, from any

member of Ceol na hEireann & at the door of the theatre.

Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for children 12 & under.

For further information, please contact Randi @ 250-863-7907

or Ethna @ 778-480-4996. Please help us to give this family a

badly needed boost. Thank you.

CWL NEWS

Please Mark Your Calendar & Be In Solidarity With The Suffer-

ing People Of Syria

This Saturday September the 14th the Canadian Conference of Catholic

Bishops and the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace

have designated a day of prayer and fasting for the people of Syria.

Prayer for Peace in Syria

God of Compassion,

Hear the cries of the people of Syria, Bring healing to those suffering

from violence,

Bring comfort to those mourning the dead, Convert the hearts of those

who have taken up arms, and protect those committed to Peace. God of

Hope, inspire leaders to choose peace over violence and seek recon-

ciliation with enemies. Inspire the Church around the world with com-

passion for the people of Syria, and give us Hope for a future of peace

built on Justice for all. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Prince of

Peace, and Light of the World. Amen (This prayer is in collaboration

of the USCCB and Catholic Relief Services)

A Special Invitation

Sunday, September 22nd following the 8:30 am Mass there will be a

reception held in honour of our dear Sisters Mary Ryan and Joan

Rice. Please come and join us to express our appreciation for the

16 years they have spent serving our community. They are return-

ing to their Motherhouse in Saskatchewan and will be dearly

missed!

Don’t Miss It

Our annual Fall Pie-Sale October 12th &13th! Delicious Peach, Apple &

Pumpkin Pies just in time for Thanksgiving! Donations of flour, brown

sugar, shortening & evaporated milk are gratefully accepted; please

drop off in the parish kitchen. A “work-bee” is scheduled for Friday,

October the 11th, call Annette @ 250-862-2503 for details

An Appeal For Warm Winter Clothing

We are collecting warm winter clothing for the woman’s shelter The

Haven, there will be a box in the foyer to drop off your donations.

SEARCHING? - ADULT INQUIRIES

Do you know an Adult who is searching for meaning or Faith in

their life? Or someone who is Christian and specifically feeling

drawn to understanding what being Catholic is all about?

Lastly, even Adults who were perhaps raised Catholic but

missed their Confirmation? For any of these - please encourage

them to contact kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca or call weekday

mornings to set up a one-on-one with me to ask questions and

discuss options and how we could best serve their needs. Our

goal is to help facilitate how God is already working in people's

hearts or minds. Also, we know that everyone does not fit in the

same "box" therefore, we always do our best to meet people

where they are at.

ST. THERESA’S FALL FAIR

St. Theresa’s Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, September

28th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Kicking off with a pancake

breakfast. Silent auction, crafts, bake table, large farmer’s

market, bottle booth, children’s fun room, BBQ lunch, pie and

coffee for dessert, plus much, much more!

Everyone is welcome!

PROTECT HUMAN LIFE WEEK

The Kelowna Right to Life Society is once again sponsoring

PROTECT HUMAN LIFE WEEK in Kelowna for 2013!

This year, the week runs from September 29 to October 6th and

kicks off with the annual Walk for Life Fundraiser in Mission

Creek Park on Springfield Road, Saturday September 28th from

1:00 pm to 2:30. Come on down for an afternoon of free re-

freshments, balloons, prizes, and a 2 km walk along Mission

Creek Greenway, all to raise funds for the cause of LIFE in the

Central Okanagan. Pets welcome. For more information on this

and all the events of Protect Human Life Week for 2013 please

go to prolifekelowna.com/events.html or call the office at 250

862-8202.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Loved the wedding. Invite me to the marriage. Love, God.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can help you do

that! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples

can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones, and focus

only on each other. Sounds good, right? If you'd like greater

depth, growth, and romance in your relationship, you’ll like the

difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can

make. November 1-, 2013.

For more information or to register, contact:

Doug & Candice Chappell—778-479-7900 or email

cando_007@shaw.ca or Steve & Mary Bohnen—604-876-7298

or email bohnen@telus.net

ANNUAL LITURGY MORNING

Saturday, September 28th. For ALL ADULTS involved in

Ministries for Mass. RSVP “Liturgy Morning” to

kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca or sign the Sign-up

sheet in foyer. PLEASE REGISTER BY MON. SEPT. 23RD *New people are welcome who may be interested in joining or

getting info about serving in a particular Ministry for Mass. If

you haven't given your RSVP yet please do this week since we

have to give the CWL numbers for the Lunch we provide for

you!

The morning structure generally flows in this way:

9:30am Prayer Celebration & Announcements

10:00am Keynote Session

10:30am Break

11:00am Ministry Meetings

(i.e. Readers, Music, etc.)

12:00 Our time together ends

with Grace & Lunch

(provided by the Parish for

your service & to get to know

each other better)

Please contact

kevin@stcharlesgarnier.ca

for info

SPIRITUALITY AND WHOLENESS WORKSHOP

VIDA IS LEAVING FOR GHANA

WOW! - It’s full! Through your generosity and concern we have filled Vida’s

container with medical supplies, sewing machines, etc. We now

have a car—2006 Toyota Rav4 (4 wheel drive and lots of clear-

ance) which is perfect for her needs getting to villages during

the rainy season and even be an ambulance for emergencies.

Of course, Vida always needs financial support so that’s all she

is able to receive at this time. Thanks for all your support!

Note: Neither Project Grow or the Parish can issue tax receipts

for these donations.

The Good Samaritan Society Annual Spirituality and Whole-

ness Workshop “Grief and the Quest for Meaning: The

Spiritual Arc of Tragic Loss”.

Guest presenter: Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer, Ph.D.

Friday, October 25, 2013 at St. Charles Garnier Parish. Early

bird registration at $80.00 is available until September 24,

2013. Regular registration at $99.00 will be open until October

11, 2013.

For more information or to register please go to www.gss.org.

WORKSHOP

“Compassion in the Hard Places” an informative and helpful

workshop—Claire Jantzen presenter on Wednesday, Sept. 25,

2013 at Springfield Funeral Home. For professionals who work

with the bereaved, volunteers, or anyone who has found them-

selves in such a situation. The cost is $60/person (includes

lunch). For info or to register call Springfield Funeral Home

250-860-7077.

Catechism Teachers and helpers wanted to volunteer at Cate-

chism classes on Tuesday afternoons and evenings. Please con-

tact Andrea at children@stcharlesgarnier.ca or 250-860-6776.

CATECHISM TEACHERS & HELPERS WANTED

Word of Life: meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month in the Bed-

ford Room in the Parish Center after the Saturday morning 9:00 a m

mass at ICC. Our next meeting will take place Saturday, Sept. 21. We

meet for about an hour to read the monthly Word of Life and to share

how we have been able to live the gospel each day. The Word of Life

for September is: "Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and

action". 1Jn 3:18. Everyone most welcome.

WORD OF LIFE

UNIQUE, PRACTICAL & DYNAMIC WORKSHOP

Unique, Practical and Dynamic Workshop coming to St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, Friday, September 20, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. hosted by Rachel's Vine-yard and Grief to Grace. Our presenter is Dr. Theresa Burke, M.A.,Ph.D., NCP.,LPC.,BCCP,DABFC,DAPA, founder of Rachel’s Vineyard: 'Healing from Abortion' and 'Grief to Grace, Reclaim-ing The Gift of Human Dignity', a program of recovery from sexual, physical, emotional abuse and/or neglect. Presentation material includes “Panic Attacks and Other Limbic System Dis-turbances”, and groundbreaking information (University of Pennsylvania) on “Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia”. This workshop will be of interest to those working in the medical and mental health fields, as well as the general public. Cost for this seminar is $30 per person. Tickets available at Loaves and Fishes Bookstore, 591 Lawrence Ave and at the office at St. Charles Garnier Parish. Need more info call 250-762-2273 or email rv.kelowna@hotmail.com.

FREEDOM’S DOOR

FUNDRAISING & INFORMATION

DINNER

Join us as we serve up a wonderful meal followed by real life stories of hope, encouragement, and inspiration.

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013 Time: Reception @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. Place: Immaculate Conception Church Hall 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna BC

Tickets: $15 each or $100.00/table (8 settings, $20.00 saving). Advance tickets only available from:

FREEDOM’S DOOR

1279 Centennial Cres, Kelowna Ph: 250 717-0472

LOAVES & FISHES BOOK &

CHURCH SUPPLIES 591 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna

BELL TOWER BOOKS

39 - 2070 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna

NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome!

Please register by filling out the yellow cards found on the

ledge in the foyer and placing them in the collection basket. If

you would like envelopes please check the box on the reverse.

Envelopes will be assigned and placed on the ledge in the foyer

for pick up. The label on the envelopes will have your name

on it, the number identifies you and a tax receipt will be sent to

you at the address you registered with.

You may also register on-line @ www.stcharlesgarnier.ca

where you can also sign up for the bulletin to be emailed to

you each week.

Please remember:

OUR CHURCH IS A

SCENT-FREE ZONE!

Avoid wearing perfume, after-shave or heavily scented personal care products

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BULLETIN IS THURSDAY NOON.

FILIPINO MASS—will be held the first Sunday of the month

at St Pius X Church starting at 5:30 pm. The mass is followed

by a pot luck dinner.

SPANISH MASS—Mass will be celebrated in Spanish at

3:30 p.m. on the 4th Sunday of the month at

St. Theresa’s, Rutland.

Perpetual Adoration Chapel Group at ICC would

like to request anyone who will be willing to spend

at least one hour a week in our Adoration Chapel

to please call Betty Chipeur at 250-860-6444. We

need more people who are willing and generous for

night time Adoration from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

PERPETUAL ADORATION

"Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org"

FAIR TRADE GOODS

On sale the first Sunday of each month. Please sign up for

membership in Development and

Peace at the same time.

YOUTH RALLY

Mark your calendars! The Diocesan Youth Rally will be held October 18

th, 19

th and 20

th at Holy Trinity Parish in

Trail. More details to follow.

“I was terrified to take that first step forward and participate in a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat. Now I’m so grateful to have experienced God’s healing and forgiveness in an environment of complete acceptance and trust.”

-testimonial from a retreatant

Come on a retreat with us, and share in the merciful and healing love of Jesus Christ.

Abortion AfterCare-Healing / The Rachel Ministries 250-762-2273 rv.kelowna@hotmail.com