ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NELSON
HOLY CHILD PARISH
Box 369, 14010 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
Email: holychildparish@shaw.ca Tel: 250-494-3110

May 13
Upcoming Visit of Pope Francis
Vatican Announces Upcoming Visit of Pope Francis July 24 - 29, 2022.
Visit to focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation

April 1
Pope Francis' Apology to Indigenous Peoples
Pope expresses "sorrow and shame" for abuse and lack of respect of Indigenous within residential school system

March 11
COVID Restrictions Lifted
Please read the message from
Bishop Bittman regarding the
New Public Health Orders,
March 11, 2022

February 25
Ash Wednesday
March 2, 2022
Holy Mass at 9 am & 6 pm
Day of Fasting & Abstinence
Pope Francis requests all Catholics to pray & fast for Ukraine on this day.
December 25
Christmas Letter from Bishop Bittman
A Christmas Message from Bishop Bittman to all parishes.

October 10
Thanksgiving
at Holy Child Parish
Give thanks unto the Lord!
Thank you to all who helped make Thanksgiving at Holy Child Parish special.
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August 20
Pope Launches Appeal
Pope Francis launches a powerful appeal for people to get vaccinated with approved Covid-19 vaccines, calling it “an act of love.”

July 9
Residential Schools
Bishop Bittman provides further information on Indian Residential Schools, including articles & letters.

April 28
CWL Plant & Bake Sale Fundraiser
May 7, Parish Hall, 9 am - 1 pm
This is your opportunity to purchase plants, baked goods, and Mother's Day gifts.

March 29
Encounters of Hope Webinar Series
"The Process of Evangelization
in Our Daily Lives"
April 5, 12, 19 & 26, at 10 am, in the Parish Hall. Sessions will be projected.

March 4
Way of the Cross, Fridays at 6 pm
Please join us at Holy Child for the Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent, at 6 pm.

February 18
Bring your old blessed palms
Ash Wednesday is the start of Lenten Season. If you have Blessed Palms in your home, please bring them to the Church. Thank you.
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December 8
Christmas Season
Mass Schedule
Join us at Holy Child Parish for Christmas and New Year Masses. Registration is required for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

September 24
Healing & Reconciliation Appeal
Contributions to be distributed through consultation with Indigenous leadership, community members and those affected

July 2
Stage 3 Re-Openings
Please click on the link below to see the message from Bishop Bittman regarding Stage 3 Re-Opening Guidelines for Parishes
April 8
Holy Week & Easter Schedule, 2022
Join us at Holy Child Parish for Holy Week & Easter Celebrations.

March 15
Holy Mass on Sundays at 10 am
Due to the lifting of restrictions, we will return to our original mass schedule of 10 am Mass on Sundays beginning Sunday, March 20, 2022.
February 25
CCCB Statement on Invasion of Ukraine
Please read the CCCB Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and continue to pray.
February 4
Synodal Journey at Holy Child
You are invited!
Join us in the discernment process
Sunday, February 13 at 1 pm

December 3
Advent Penance Service
Holy Child Parish Advent Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Friday, Decemeber 3, 2021
4-6 pm
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August 26
New Guidance for Worship Services
Bishop Bittman delineates preventive measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19

July 23
BC Bishops Appeal
BC Bishops launch campaign in support of Healing and Reconciliation. The Appeal will launch in September 2021.

June 2021