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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

January 1
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Statement from the CCCB on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. We join the Church in praying for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

December 2
Advent Sacrament of Reconciliation
Holy Child Parish
Advent Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Friday, December 9, 2022
5.15 pm - 6.45 pm.

October 16
Pray a Novena of 33 days to St. Joseph
CWL invites parishioners to join them. The Novena will begin on November 8, after the mass, and end on December 10.

July 31
Thanksgiving Mass
August 1
A Thanksgiving Mass will take place on August 1, at 10 am for Fr. Ben on the 24th anniversary of his Sacerdotal Ordination.

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.

March 4
Way of the Cross, Fridays at 6 pm
Please join us at Holy Child Parish 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.

December
2022 Christmas Message
Please read the 2022 Christmas Message from Bishop Bittman.

Annual Christmas Bazaar
Celebrate the season with us!
Come to our Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3,
10 am - 2 pm, Holy Child Church.

September 18
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Holy Mass will be offered for the eternal rest of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, September 19 at 10 am.

July 15
AWCB
Synod Synthesis
Please read the Synod Synthesis
of the Assembly of
Western Canada Bishops.
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, in the church hall.

December 3
Advent Penance Service
Holy Child Parish Advent Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Friday, December 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
Residential
Schools
Bishop Bittman would like to draw attention to this excellent resource.

December 13
Christmas Season
Mass Schedule 2022
Join us at Holy Child Parish for Christmas and New Year Masses.
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October 30
CWL
Pie Fundraiser
Pie sales will be held after Sunday masses on October 30 and November 6. Apple, peach, and cherry pies, $12 each.

August 28
Parish Picnic
Join us!
Sunday, September 18,
after the 10 am Mass on the church lawn. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will be provided.

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
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