Christ the King February 26, 2017 8th Sun. in Ord Time Parish Priest: Fr. Neil Lustado

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays 8:00 am—noon Lucy Riley, secretary Phone: Office: 498-3934 Fax: 498-3939 Rectory: 498-3079 E-Mail: parishoffice@ctkoliver.org

Religious Ed office hours: Tuesdays 3:00 - 8:00 pm Lucy Riley, coordinator E-Mail: reled@ctkoliver.org Website: ctkoliver.org Address: 6044 Spartan St (P.O. Box 130) Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Sat. 02/25 5:00 pm Belmiro Morgadinho & Deceased Family RIP Maria Nunes Tue. 02/28 5:00 pm Tyler INT Maria Cancela Wed. 03/01 Ash Wednesday Mass at 7:00 pm Maria & Santo Barbiri RIP Rose West Thurs. 03/02 11:00 am FOLLOWED BY SOUP/BUN Maria Ceu Soares INT Maria Ceu Soares Fri. 03/03 9:00 am Sacred Heart of Jesus Members INT Rosa Jesus Sat. 03/04 5:00 pm Manuel Andre, Fernando Nunes & Deceased Family RIP Maria Nunes Tue. 03/07 5:00 pm Herninia Andre RIP Maria & Tony Monteiro Wed. 03/08 9:00 am John Borba RIP Manuel Borba Thurs. 03/09 11:00 am FOLLOWED BY SOUP/BUN Maria Perrotta RIP Rose West Fri. 03/10 9:00 am Tom Wooldridge RIP Anita Wooldridge Sat. 03/11 5:00 pm Joao & Marco Ganhao RIP Delfina & Tony Antunes

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Ash Wednesday—THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 AT 7PM Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. It takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is mainly observed by Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too. Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. As the priest applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he speaks the words: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." or the words, "Repent and believe in the Gospel." Ashes also symbolize grief, in this case, grief that we have sinned and caused division from God. Writings from the Second-century Church refer to the wearing of ashes as a sign of penance. Priests administer ashes during Mass and all are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. Even non-Christians and the excommunicat-ed are welcome to receive the ashes. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year's palm Sunday Mass. It is not re-quired that a person wear the ashes for the rest of the day, and they may be washed off after Mass. However, many people keep the ashes as a reminder until the evening. It is important to remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of penitential prayer and fasting. Taken from www.catholic.org

Collections February 19, 2017 Budget Actual Variance

Feb. 18/19 $ 2,100 1,199.25 - $ 900.75 Year to Date 16,800 14,515.46 - $2284.54

Please keep our sick community members and family in your prayers: Nell Hogg, Hortense Avila, Tina and Joe Simoes, Elvira Borba, James Demetrick, Della & Bob Doherty, Tom Fortune, Maria Goncalves, Ruth Poirier, Salete Goncalves, Anita Tome, Doreen Stump, Monique Warkentin, Steve Kwasnica, Laura Steele, William Bernard, Antonio Cancela, Harold Doll, Karen Bruder, Lidia Correira, Doreen Folk, Lina Forlin, Lorenzo Parolin, Anton & Jodi Bogovic, Fern & Louise Poulin, and Pat McCulloch

Next Sundays readings for March 5, 2017

1st Sunday of Lent

FirstReading: Genesis 2.7-9, 16-18, 25; 3.1-7 The creation and the sin of our �irst parents.

Psalm:Ps 51.1-2,3-4a,10-11,12+15 R Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.

SecondReading:Romans 5.12-19 Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.

Gospel:Matthew 4.1-11 Jesus fasted forty days, and was put to the test.

World Day of Prayer SAT, MARCH 4 “Am I being Unfair to You?” World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together on the first Friday in March each year to observe a common day of prayer. They affirm their faith in Jesus Christ and engage with the whole world, enrich each other by the faith experiences of Christians of other countries and cultures, share the

burdens of other people by praying with them and for them, and use their talents in the service of God’s world. Prayer and action are in-separable and both have immeasurable influence in the world. This year’s Prayer Committee is from the Philippines. Regular Sat Mass at 5pm followed by World Day of Prayer Service and a Filipino dinner to follow.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Tuesday afternoon from 4:00—5:00 pm followed by Mass Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings 8:00—9:00 am

each morning followed by Mass Coffee after Daily Mass Wednesday—Friday mornings.

PARISH FAMILY SKATE SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 1:30—3:30 PM

Oliver Arena Skate Rentals Available Open to everyone in the parish,

young & old. Come out and enjoy fellowship and some wintertime fun.

Hot chocolate, provided. Please bring some cookies to share.

Deanery Lenten Penance Services all at 6:30 pm (Unless otherwise indicated) St. John Vianney’s Penticton Tue. Mar. 07 Christ the King, Oliver Tuesday, Mar. 14 Our Lady of Lourdes, Keremeos 11:00 am Wed. Mar. 22 St. Peter’s, Princeton Fri. Mar. 24 St. Anne’s Osoyoos Tue. Mar. 28 Holy Child, Summerland Wed. April 5

Stations of the Cross during Lent FRIDAYS AT 7PM Groups leading stations each week:

Mar. 3 Catholic Women’s League Mar. 10 Parish Pastoral Council Mar. 17 Care Group Mar. 24 Knights of Columbus Mar. 31 Development and Peace Apr. 7 Scripture Study Group

All parishioners are invited to experience a journey for the Lenten season and beyond… “Symbolon— The Catholic Faith Explained”

The journey begins on Sundays at 7pm starting on Mar. 5th or Mondays at 1pm starting on Mar. 6th and continues each week until Sunday/Monday May 14/15. (Please note that there will be no sessions on Easter Sunday/Monday, Apr. 16/17) Each session is approximately 90 minutes long. Please read the bulletin insert for more information. Sign up sheets are in the welcome area so we can prepare adequately for the number of people attending. Also please encourage others in our community to attend, in-cluding those of other religious beliefs who may have questions about our Catholic faith. The sessions are free and open to all.

Lenten Soup and Bun Lenten Soup and Bun lunches every Thursday during Lent. Daily Masses on Thursdays during Lent will be at 11:00 am and the lunches will follow Mass. Lunches are by donation. Everyone is welcome. First luncheon is Thurs. Mar. 2. Donated soup is needed for these lunches. If you can help, please write your name on the sheets provided in the welcome area of the church. Thanks in advance!

Ok Falls NEWS Collection and 2017 Budget Information Budget Actual Variance Feb. 19 $ 205 $ 132.00 - $ 73.00 Year to Date $1640 $1111.25 - $528.75

Monthly Food Bank Drive Every 2nd weekend of each month, we have a Food Bank drive. Next collection will be the weekend of Mar. 11/12 Baskets will be on display in the welcome area for non-perishable or cash donations.

Upcoming Dates to Remember: Feb. 26 Parish Skating Party 1:30—3:30 Mar. 01 Ash Wednesday 7pm Mar. 01 KofC General Meeting (after Mass) Mar. 02 Lenten Soup/Bun begins 11:30am Mar. 02 CWL Meeting 7pm Mar. 03 Lenten Stations of the Cross begins 7pm Mar. 04 World Day of Prayer 6pm Mar. 5&6 Symbolon series begins! Mar. 14 Lenten Penance Service 6:30pm Mar. 15 PPC Meeting 7pm Mar. 29 KofC Executive Meeting 7pm May 13 Our Lady of Fatima Mass at 5pm May 21 Confirmation at the 9:30 am Mass

D&P NEWS February 26, 2017 For 50 years, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada has been “striving rst for the Kingdom of God” by standing in solidarity with our marginalized brothers and sisters around the world. Development and Peace’s rst Lent campaign took place in 1968 and raised $ 1.35 million, which was used to carry out projects in 32 countries. Thank you for your support of Development and Peace’s mission of care for all of God’s Crea�on. To nd out more about our 2016 Share Lent campaign, look for our material in your parish, speak to Dale Dodge (upon his return) go online to www.devp.org

Office of Faith Formation News: Award winner composer, singer and author, David Haas is coming to Kelowna! Concert date is Friday May 5th at St. Charles Garnier Parish. Ticket prices are $20 per person and $50 for families.

David will also be facilitating a Music & Liturgy workshop – I Will Sing a New Song of Love ~ a day to celebrate the Ministry of Sung Prayer. Workshop date is Saturday May 6th. cost is $20.

Please contact Darlene at Darlene.jackson@nelsondiocese.org to register for the liturgy workshop or for more information.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS Next general meeting is Wed. Mar. 01 after Ash Wed. Mass. Next executive meeting is Wed. Mar. 29 at 7pm

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is back! 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.

April 21-23, 2017.

For more information or to register, contact; Doug & Candice Chappell - 778 479-7900 or chapped.dc@gmail.com Steve & Mary Bohnen – 604 876-7298 or wwmevancouverbc@gmail.com

Registrations for the Rachel’s Vineyard Spring Retreat weekend for, Healing after Abortion, are now being accepted. Our retreats offer a beautiful opportunity for healing for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. Contact 250-762-2273, info@rachelsvineyardkelowna.com, www.rachelsvineyardkelowna.com Confidentiality assured.

Young Adults Retreat: Join fellow young adults (aged 19 to 35) and church leaders from across the Diocese of Nelson at The Seton House of Prayer in Kelowna for a weekend spring retreat focused on personal, emotional and spiritual well-being. The program includes workshops and discussions led by guest speakers, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, Mass, social activities, and quiet time for prayer and reflection. Starts at 5:30 PM Friday, March 3rd. Ends at 5:30 PM Saturday, March 4th. The cost is $75/person which will include all meals and accommodation. Registration deadline is Friday, February 24th. Please contact your home parish for more information on how to register.

Are you interested in volunteering in care ministry in our new correctional facility? With the opening of our new correctional center, Fr. Neil is hoping to gather some people who might be interested in volunteering in this ministry. Please contact the parish office or talk to Fr. Neil for more information.

Looking for Room and Board We have a single lady parishioner in her 60’s, looking for room and board or a bachelor suite, preferably with someone from the parish. If interested or for more information, please contact the parish office.

Ash Wednesday Wed. March 1 at 7:00 pm in Oliver. There will also be a Mass in the morning at 11am in Ok Falls at Our Lady of Lourdes. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday. “Remember, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.

Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 28 PANCAKE SUPPER at the United Church basement 511 Church Ave. 5:00—7:00 pm $5 per person. Everyone is invited.

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Fresh, Local & Affordable Vegetables from the Fields of our Local Farms Veggie Box CSA Home Delivery

Choose from a variety of options. Programs run on Wednesdays.

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