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Saturday, August 15th Mass at 9:00 AM Rosary for our families after Mass. Followed by Breakfast in the Parish Hall. Sign up for the breakfast in the foyer this weekend !

Saturday April 12 Mass @ 4:30 PM and Sunday April 13 Mass @ 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Join the celebration of Palm Sunday and Blessings of Palms. Palms will be provided prior to each mass. “...So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosana! Blessed is He who comesin the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” (Philippians 3:8) Marking the beginning of Holy Week, Palm Sunday recalls and celebrates the day Jesus entered Jerusalem as Savior and King.As Jesus rode a donkey into the city, a large crowd gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across the road, giving Him royal treatment.

The annual March for Life in Victoria, BC takes place on Thursday, May 8. The participants meet at Centennial Square and march down Government Street to a rally at the parliament building. The March is a public witness to the sanctity of human life and a message to the provincial government of the need for changing the law to protect the most vulnerable, especially the unborn and the elderly. On Thursday, May 8, at 9:00 a.m. at the BC Legislative Assembly in Victoria. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/march-for-life-victoria Register by May 1 to reserve a bus Schedule of events 12:00 PM Protestant Prayer Service (Central Baptist Church) 12:00 PM Mass at St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral 1:45 PM March leaves from Centennial Square down Government Street to the BC Legislature 5:00 PM Dinner at St Joseph the Worker Parish Hall

Date: Saturday, October 4TH — 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: John Paul II Pastoral Centre. In the words of the Magnificat, Mary proclaimed to Elizabeth her gratitude for the wonderful action of God in her life. Please join us at a brunch for Catholic women of Vancouver where we will share together in that same spirit of gratitude and praise. After brunch, there will be a time of prayer for the needs of all present and an opportunity to hear one woman's experience of the transforming love of Christ in her own life. Come and bring a friend to rejoice in the presence of the Lord. Registration deadline: Friday, September 26, 12 p.m. Learn more and register at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/magnificat-prayer-luncheon

Sign up at the parish vestibule and pray for a seminarian! Please continue praying for our seminarians as they journey towards priesthood. This initiative helps to provide encouragement for those preparing for ordination.  This coming Holidays, it would be great for them to hear from you with a Christmas Card. Contact the office for more information. 

Following 4:30 PM holy mass, Saturday, November 1 @ 6:00 PM in St Anthony's Parish. Prayers for our faithful departed followed by a light dinner. RSVP in the vestibule. Everyone is welcome to bring a photo of their loved ones.

FRIDAY, NOV 7 After 6:30 PM Mass @ Parish Vestibule We invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by our Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent (Belarus), such as crucifixes, wood carvings, embroidered and ceramic gifts, rosaries, vestments, and other souvenirs.  Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth take care of mentally challenged children and adults. These patients need constant support owing to the fact that their illnesses make it impossible for them to adapt socially. Your support will help with the current Convent’s construction and its charitable work. 

Saturday, November 29th after 9:00 AM Mass. Location - Parish Hall. Don’t miss out on this lovely way to commence the season of Advent. Our guest speaker is Father Lucio Choi, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish. Visit the parish office, or email parish.sawv@rcav.org to reserve your ticket NOW! Your timely ticket reservation helps our organizing team with the ordering of breakfast items. Tickets are free. We hope to see you there. Our next CWL monthly meeting: Tuesday, November 25TH after 9:00 am Mass.  There will also be lovely handmade items made by our Craft Group and Pro-Life Christmas Cards available for purchase on the weekend of November 29TH and 30TH after Masses, Location: Parish Hall. Pro Life Christmas Cards - 1 pack of 10 cards and envelopes for $10 or 3 packs for $25.    

How can you participate?  You are all invited to take a card from the Giving Tree by the foyer. Once you have bought the corresponding gift card, please leave it at the parish office. The gift cards you buy will be delivered to support one of the five organizations below:  Eva’s House Transition home that provides a safe environment to women and children after fleeing domestic abuse. Harvest Project Helps people experiencing family trauma, illness, job loss, and threat of poverty. Luke 15 Supports men struggling with addiction to access a program in a safe and welcoming home.  CoSa Reduces sexual victimization and assist people who have committed sexual offences to lead responsible and accountable lives in their communities. Birthright Provides support, guidance and reassurances to women facing unexpected pregnancies, and assistance with purchasing maternity and baby items and food.