Christ the King December 25, 2016 Christmas 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. 12/24 Christmas Eve 6:00 pm Michael Taylor RIP Dorothy Taylor Christmas Eve 10:00 pm Sun. 12/25 Christmas Day 9:30 am NO DAILY MASSES DEC. 27—29 (TUESDAY—THURSDAY) Fri. 12/30 9:00 am Pia Gina Cescon RIP Lina & Tony Forlin Sat. 12/31 New Years Eve 5:00 pm Maria & Joaquim Gil RIP Maria Morais Tue. 01/03 5:00 pm Michelle Perrotta RIP Rose West Wed. 01/04 9:00 am Myron Glowa RIP Frank & Doreen Steger Thurs. 01/05 9:00 am John Tavares RIP Frank & Doreen Steger Fri. 01/06 9:00 am Joe Brito Madeira, Georgina Gaspar Brito, Arthur Fernandes RIP Delfina Madeira Sat. 01/07 5:00 pm George & Wayne Thomas RIP Maria Cancela

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A light shall shine upon us this day: for our Lord is born to us;

and He shall be called Wonderful, God, the Prince of peace, the Father of the world to come,

of whose kingdom there shall be no end.

A child is born to us. And to us a Son is given. Let us pray.

Grant, us, O Lord our God, that we who rejoice in celebrating

the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ may deserve by holiness of life

to attain unto fellowship with Him. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

This beautiful prayer reminds us what Christmas is all about. A Child is born, but He is no ordinary child; He is the Lord of all, Jesus Christ, Whose kingdom will have no end. And we, if we follow Him and grow in holiness, will live in that king-dom eternally. These words drawn from the Prophet Isaiah, and are familiar to many from their use in Handel's Messiah.

The shepherds found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. Luke 2.15-20

Collections December 18 Budget Actual Variance

Dec. 17/18 $ 2,100 2,694.33 +$ 594.33 Year to Date 107,100 104,113.31 - $2986.69 Christmas 50.00

Monthly Food Bank Drive Every 2nd weekend of each month, we have a Food Bank drive. Next collection will be the weekend of Jan. 14/15 Baskets will be on display in the welcome area for non-perishable or cash donations.

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, Anita Woolridge, Anton & Jodi Bogovic.

The 2016-2017 Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal The theme for this year’s appeal is “We, who are many, are one body in Christ”. Rom12:5 The appeal is a means by which we can all work together to love and care for the Church by sharing the gifts God has granted to

us. This year our goal is to raise $45,000; $18,550 towards our Diocesan commitment and $26,450 for our Parish goals. Donations can be made any time through the parish of�ice. Please make cheques payable to: Our Pilgrimage of Faith Collections to Date: $24,425. from 65 Donors. That is 100 % of our Diocesan commitment and 22% of our Parish Goal.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

CHRIS AND JULIE—FUTURE MISSION TRIPS As in past years, both Chris Hagel, Julie Forster and the rest of the YWAM DTS team are once again looking for our support as they travel to Southern India in early 2017 and for also some missionary work with the First Nations people in Canada. If you’d like to help, the whole DTS team, are collecting empty recycling cans and bottles. These can be dropped off at the church. Julie and Chris thank you for your continued prayers & support.

New PARISH DIRECTORY Our parish has set up one more set of dates for photos to be taken for our new parish directory. Dates for photos will be Jan. 5—12, 2017. Please call the parish

office to book an appointment. If you are planning to be away this winter, please think about email the parish office a recent picture of your family to be included in our new directory. Once again, we are needing more volunteers to help the week that photos are being taken.

PARISH OFFICE & MASS TIMES Dec. 26—30 No daily Masses on Dec. 27—29. There will be Mass on Friday, Dec. 30th at 9am. Parish office will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 27th but will be open 8:00 am until noon on Friday, Dec. 30th. The parish office will also be closed Tuesday, Jan. 3 but will be open 8:00 am until noon on Friday, Jan. 6. 2017

Taken from Pope Francis Christmas 2016 Message: The concluding prayer at the end of his message— This prayer is the Christmas message of Father Matta el Meskin, a monk of our time, who, addressing the Lord Jesus born in Bethlehem, said: “If for us the experience of (your) infancy is so difficult, it is not so for you, O Son of God. If we stumble along the way that leads to communion with you because of your smallness, you are capable of removing all the obstacles that prevent us from doing this. We know that you will not be at peace until you find us in your likeness and with this (same) smallness. Allow us today, O Son of God, to draw dear to your heart. Grant that we may not consider ourselves great in our experiences. Grant us instead to become small like you, so that we can draw near to you and receive from you abundant humility and meekness. Do not deprive us of your revelation, the epiphany of your infancy in our hearts, so that with it we can heal all our pride and all our arrogance. We greatly need… for you to reveal in us your simplicity, by drawing us, and indeed the Church and the whole world, to yourself. Our world is weary and exhausted, because everyone is vying to see who is the greatest. There is a ruthless competition between governments, churches, peoples, within families, from one parish to another: Who of us is the greatest? The world is festering with painful wounds because of this great illness: Who is the greatest? But today we have found in you, O Son of God, our one medicine. We, and the whole world, will not find salvation or peace unless we go back to encounter you anew in the manger of Bethlehem. Amen.

Thank you, and I wish you a Holy Christmas and a Blessed New Year 2017! To read the entire Christmas 2016 message from Pope Francis visit http://www.ibtimes.com/pope-francis-christmas-speech-2016-full-text-read-12-essential-vatican-reforms-2464234

2017 OFFERING ENVELOPES Offering envelopes for the new year of 2017 are available

for pick up in the welcome area of the church. If you do not have a box assigned to your family

and wish an offering envelope box, please visit the parish office so one can be registered to you.

No new parish bulletin the weekend of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2017

Ok Falls NEWS Collection and 2015 Budget Information Budget Actual Variance Dec. 18 $ 205 $ 144.00 - $ 61.00 Year to Date $10,455 $ 8096.10 - $2358.90

Upcoming Dates to Remember: Jan. 3 Catechism Classes resume 6:00—7:30 Jan. 4 KofC General Meeting 7pm Jan. 5-12 2nd Parish Photo Sessions Jan. 18 Parish Pastoral Council Meeting 7pm Jan. 22 First Communion Sunday 9:30am

CWL NEWS Grocery Tapes: Just a reminder that we are collecting BUY LOW OLIVER grocery tapes ONLY. Please leave in the kitchen upstairs. We use these tapes for many purchases for the kitchen, Co ee, cream, etc.

CWL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW DUE Membership fees are $30.00 for 2017, and can be given to Trish Craik. If you know of someone who is not a member please encourage her to join. Members can be as active as they wish in our council’s activities and most importantly they can be counted a part of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada’s collective voice when our representatives’ advocate with our government.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS Next general meeting is Wed. Jan. 4 at 7pm

Are you unable to approach the Altar for Communion?

Before Mass starts, please let our ushers know that you would like communion brought to you

during the weekend Liturgies. Thanks.

Solemnity Mary, Mother of God - New Year's Masses Dec. 31 (Saturday) New Year’s Eve Mass 5pm Jan. 1 (Sunday) New Year’s Day Mass 9:30 am in Oliver and 11:30 am in Ok Falls

Gifts and Bequests, Planned Giving Program Choosing to leave a gift to our Diocese or Parish through it’s Planned Giving Program is a gift from the heart that brings meaning, dignity and purpose to life. Your gift is your opportunity to participate in passing forward our tradition of faith in a way that allows the work of the Church to continue to be well supported now and long after you have gone. Brochures on how to give are located in the welcome area of the church or through the parish office.

Knights of Columbus Food Hampers—Thank You Thank you to the many hands who volunteered their time in collecting, preparing and distributing this year’s Christmas Hampers. A special thanks to Dale and Roberta Dodge, Wayne Danbrook, Gary Mythen and their large crew of helpers.

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Come and Share a Time of Spiritual Renewal & Inspiration for 2017 The Eparchy of New Westminster invites you to join Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC for an event to learn about the life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Fr. Brian was born in Winnipeg and is a Ukrainian Catholic priest. He knew St. Teresa very well and was the postulator for the Cause of Canonization of St. Teresa. Fr. Brian will be sharing interesting insights into the process to have this amazing Catholic nun declared a Saint by Pope Francis. He will share her message of “love in living action” - especially to the poor—beginning in one’s own family, parish community, work, that is, where are. Fr. Brian will also share some of his experiences as a member of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers. Come and enjoy this presentation in Kelowna, Monday, January 16th 6:30—9:00 pm Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish 1091 Coronation Ave. Kelowna Tickets are $50 each. Call 250 860 7295 for tickets

Merry Christmas to our parish family.

Christmas is sign of stars, angels and love divine come

down from heaven, may the love of Christmas

remain with you, this weekend and throughout.

God Bless you from all of us at the parish office; Fr. Neil, Lucy, Bernie, and Daisy

Rachel’s Corner

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, the rod of their taskmaster, you have smashed….. For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” -Isaiah 9:1, 3, 5

Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, and leave the dark-ness and burden behind as you discover the great light and joy of living in His peace. Healing after Abortion Ministry – Rachel’s Vineyard

250-762-2273 – info@rachelsvineyardkelowna.com f. Rachel’s Vineyard Kelowna www.RachelsVineyardKelowna.com

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Join us: 6094 Black Sage Road, Oliver BC

Hours:10am-6pm daily 250 498 4756

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250 462 7604

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.

Larry & Claire Schwartzenberger 250-485-8958 greenteahawaii@telus.net www.greanteahawaii.ca Drink a little tea, boost your energy!

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CAR, TRUCK & R.V. SALES Repair and Service Facility

429 Hillcrest Ave. Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 8:00 am to 5:00 pm— Monday to Saturday

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Alternator & Starter Service Automotive Trans. Service & Repairs Muffler & Custom Exhaust Service Vehicle Inspections Lubrication Service ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Air Conditioning Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing Front-End Repairs Electronic Tune-Up Brake & Clutch Repairs Tires, Most Brands ALL WORK GUARANTEED