The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph.The entire month falls during the liturgical season of Lent which is represented by the liturgical color purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart. The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of March 2020 Catholics in China: We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity. (See also Apostleship of Prayer)

As we continue our journey "up to Jerusalem" during the month of March, three prominent ideas are proposed for our contemplation by the liturgy of Lent: the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, baptism, and penance. The Solemnity of St. Joseph is a special landmark this month in which we will celebrate the great honor bestowed upon the foster father of Jesus. And if you are Irish (who isn't), St. Patrick's feast is another cause for a joyful celebration. The feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on March 25. The saints that we will focus on this month and try to imitate are St. Katharine Drexel (March 3), St. Casimir (March 4), Sts. Perpetua and Felicity (March 7), St. Frances of Rome (March 9), St. Patrick (March 17), St. Cyril of Jerusalem (March 18), St. Joseph (March 19) and St. Toribio de Mogrovejo (March 23). The feast of St. John of God (March 8) is superseded by the Sunday liturgy.

Here and there in the stark March landscape, a few plants and trees are beginning to give evidence of the new life that winter’s frost and chill had concealed from our eyes. The Church’s vibrant new life has been obscured, too, by the austerity of the penitential season of Lent. But that life is indisputable, and it will burgeon forth on Easter as Christ coming forth from his tomb! During this month we will continue our journey to the cross with our acts of penitence. We will reflect on our mortality ("Remember man thou art dust") and the shortness of life ("and to dust thou shall return"). We will heed the call, "Now is the acceptable time, now is “the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).” Just like Our Lord's earthly life every moment of our lives is leading up to the last moment—when for eternity we will either go to God or suffer the fires of hell. During this month we will go from the suffering of Good Friday to the joy of Easter Sunday. We will trade the purple of penance for the white of victory and resurrection. The feast of the Annunciation, normally celebrated on March 25, has been transferred to April 4 since it falls on Good Friday. Let us not tire of doing our good works and penance, but continue with the enthusiasm of the catechumens on their way to Easter and Baptism. May our Lenten observance be a joyful journey — and not a forced march. As the weeks of Lent progress let us not tire of doing our good works and penance, but continue with the enthusiasm of the catechumens on their way to Easter and Baptism. May our Lenten observance be a joyful journey — and not a forced march.

March 25, 2020

Taking into consideration the recommendations from the most current letter issued out of the Diocese of Kamloops Bishop's Office, Fr. Jaison Tellis has implemented the following:

Please be advised that Saturday Masses at Sun Peaks have been officially cancelled up to and including Easter.

Sunday Masses for St. John Vianney and Our Lady of Lourdes have been cancelled until further notice.

Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment. Please call the office if you would like to make an appointment.

Weekday mass for the public has been cancelled until further notice. Fr. Jaison will celebrate mass privately and pray your intentions.

God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones

Stay at home and be safe Call each other and keep in touch God bless you Fr Jai OCD

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.