IMPORTANT NOTICE

Following an unforeseen delay, we are now resuming our activities suspended ever since before Christmas.

Sorry for this delay.   

 

LOOKING BACK

Looking back at the year 2011, we remember  those who have been so great a part of God's many blessings.

 

 

March 27th - Promises

 

The OCDS community of St Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.gathered in our chapel  for the first promises

of Mr. Paul Rossetti.  Rev. Fr. Jerome, O.C.D. from Vancouver was here for the occasion. 

 

 

 

 

Late April - Death

 

We heard of the sad news of the unforeseen death of Mother Claire's younger brother Maurice.  He was a resident of Alberta..

 

 

 

May 7th - CGL

 

The newly formed group of the Catholic Girls' League of the Vernon Area came to visit us. This group started by a few girls in the Diocese of Kamloops is part of a movement which is also growing in other Dioceses in Canada. It is affiliated with the CWL.

 

 

May 16th - Mass

 

Rev. Father Neil Lustrado, newly ordained priest from Kelowna came to visit and offered mass for us. His proud parents from the Philippines were present for this joyous occasion.

 

 

May 31st - Bells

Our Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Tony Ackerman, proceeded to the blessing of the bells (named St. Michael, St. Teresa of Jesus and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) which were later lifted up to the belltower. The installation took three days to complete.

 

 

 

June 15th - Shrine

 

Thanks to three strong men who lifted up the heavy marble statue into place, the completion of the shrine for the statue of St. Joseph in the front entrance was made possible.

 

 

 

 

July 2nd - OCDS

 

An annual meeting of the Presidents and the Masters of Formation of the OCDS of the Western Province was held in the

monastery's meeting room with Fr. Jerry D'Souza OCD, Provincial  Delegate to the Secular Order.

 

 

 

July 17th - Feast

 

Once again, His Excellency Bishop Monroe who has recovered well after the attack of last fall was with us

for the celebration of the Mass in Honour of our Lady of Mount Carmel. 

 

 

 

August 14th - SFO

 

The Secular Franciscan Order of the  Kelowna/Vernon area gathered at the Monastery for a picnic and get together. 

 

 

September 24th - OCDS

 

A day of Recollection was held at the monastery by the OCDS community of St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.

The conferences were given by Rev. Fr. Don Wilson from Kelowna. After Vespers there was Mass with the Investiture of a new member for the OCDS, Sharon Munro.   

 

 

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MESSAGE FOR 2012

Dear friends of Carmel,

Praised be Jesus Christ!

We thank God our heavenly Father for His many blessings in 2011, and we are most grateful to Him for the wonderful friends He has brought into our lives. Thank you dear friends for your generous prayers and donations. We know that you make many sacrifices to help us. Your continued interest and help and overflowing generosity for our Carmel…. your Carmel, in beautiful British Columbia, are very appreciated. Be assured of our continued prayers for you and your loved ones throughout the New Year 2012.

We wish to thank His Excellency our Bishop David Monroe for all he does for our Carmel and for the whole diocese. We thank all our fervent priests for their dedication to everyone in Kamloops diocese. Their lives in the missions are sacrificial for all our souls. May Mary and Joseph daily lead our shepherds to their Son Jesus.

While it is impossible to mention everyone who has supported us throughout the year, we wish to thank the organizer of this website,  the webmaster Ginette Vallières-D’Silva.  Her professional work is especially given to reaching families who have problems to solve and are in need of our encouragement and prayers.  A special mention should be made to Carmel of St. Joseph Guild, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women's  League for their support over the past year.

The daily joyful ringing of our bells - St. Michel, St. Teresa of Jesus and St Teresa Benedicta (Edith stein) are another call to prayer and thanksgiving.  Our gratitude goes to Rev. Father Andrew who was instrumental in procuring this gift from the Most Reverend Ken Nawakowski, Eparch of New Westminster.  Surprisingly, more strangers have visited us since the bells were installed. 

We thank all those who have sent requests for prayers by email. We present your cares and hopes to our Eucharistic Jesus day and night. Our prayers will follow you each day … asking for God’s protection in your busy world. 

Each Christmas a young family visit us for a cheery Christmas Carol session with lovely children with their high singing voices and graceful sign language. They enjoy coming to Carmel to see the Sisters and to visit the Baby Jesus in His crib in the big Chapel.

We ask God to bless our families with peace and love  throughout 2012.

Your humble sisters and servants in Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Sister Claire of the Blessed Sacrament and the Imm. Heart , OCD prioress, and all the Sisters