Saturday, Dec 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location : St. Mark's Parish at UBC; Online via Zoom Are you seeking a space to slow down and open your heart to the love we receive at the birth of Jesus? Join us for this hybrid Advent retreat to slow down and focus so we can prepare our minds and hearts for the birth of our beloved Baby Jesus and to share our love with others. The retreat will engage scripture, art, music, poetry, quiet time for personal reflection, prayer, and small group spiritual conversation. Sliding scale registration fees. Please indicate at registration if you will participate in-person or via Zoom. Open to adults and university students. For students, please email the parish to register: parish.smark@rcav.org Registration deadline: Friday, Dec. 12 and to register : https://beholdvancouver.org/events/go-tell-it-on-the-mountain

Saturday, December 13TH @ 11:30 AM Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral.  The Archbishop’s Annual Mass for Life is a once-a-year pro-life event for all Catholics and those involved in the pro-life movement to pray for respect for human life, from conception to its natural end. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith followed by a light reception in the hall with live music. All are welcome!