Sunday October 4TH @ 2:00 PM Location: Front lawn of the Church Bring your pets to our blessing of the animals in honour of St. Francis of Assisi and his love of animals. Please ensure your pet is on a leash or in a cage. Invite your pet-owning friends and neighbours to this community event!
Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM Location: Parish Hall. RCIA - Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults Curious about the Catholic Faith? Thinking about becoming Catholic? Baptized Catholic and wanting to receive Confirmation or the Eucharist? For more information, Please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com or pick up a form in the foyer.
Prep Mass Wednesday, Oct 7 @ 6:00 - 7:15 PM, St Anthony's Parish. All are welcome !
What is Alpha? Alpha is a basic introduction to the Christian faith. All guests are welcome for a great meal, great video and an open dialogue about life's big questions in a friendly, welcoming setting. It's no pressure, no cost, and you're more than welcome to just come check out the first few sessions to see if it's for you. If you have never experienced Alpha - you are invited to come! If you have come to Alpha before, bring a friend! If you have more questions about Alpha, please contact Elizabeth elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com Ready to try Alpha? We start on Thursday, October 1 from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm. Sign up in the foyer or contact the parish office.
Join us every Tuesday @ 6:30 PM at the Parish Hall. Do you know anyone who is inquiring about the faith? RCIA may be for them! For more information contact Fr. Arsene or Elizabeth Holman : elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com
The goal of PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending non-Catholic schools in Grades 2 to 7 and to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in Grade 2 and Confirmation in Grade 7.
What is Alpha? Alpha is a basic introduction to the Christian faith. All guests are welcome for a great meal, great video and an open dialogue about life's big questions in a friendly, welcoming setting. It's no pressure, no cost, and you're more than welcome to just come check out the first few sessions to see if it's for you. If you have never experienced Alpha - you are invited to come! If you have come to Alpha before, bring a friend! If you have more questions about Alpha, please contact Elizabeth elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com Ready to try Alpha? Thursday, Oct 15 @6:30 PM we will explore the question : Who did Jesus die?
Next pick up date: Friday, Oct 16 at 12:00 PM noon Please drop off your food donations in the blue container outside the parish office; New underwear and new socks are also appreciated. If you would like to volunteer or contribute with special food donations please contact: ssvp.westvan@gmail.com
Attention all high school youth ! There are two youth group events for you coming up in October! Sunday, October 4 ANCHOR @6:00 PM at Christ Redeemer Parish Sunday October 18 Pumpkin Carving Contest @5:30PM at St Anthony's Parish Dinner is included at both events. RSVP using the link on instagram or through WhatsApp For more information, pls email us at sapyouthmin@gmail.com
The Rite for the Anointing of the Sick will be offered by Fr. Arsene after 9:00 am mass on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please arrive at 9:45 AM if not attending the Mass. Please note that only those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age are proper subjects for the sacrament. Please register with the Parish Office to request anointing for yourself or other Catholics you may wish to invite who meet the above criteria. Father Arsene should know the name of each person to be anointed. The Anointing of the Sick will be followed by a light brunch in the parish hall hosted by the CWL. To register phone the parish office: 604 –926 6881, or email: parish.sawv@rcav.org
We are pleased to welcome Choir Motiv from Slovenia to sing on Sunday October 25, 2026 during the 10:30 am Mass. The choir will present a sacred concert immediately following Mass. Choir Motiv repertoire includes sacred music, Slovenian folk songs, and a variety of choral works. For their visit to St. Anthony's Parish, Choir Motiv has selected a program of Slovenian devotional music and traditional liturgical choral works. Everyone is invited to join us for this special occasion and experience the prayerful gift of music they bring!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Location : Our Lady Of The Assumption Parish The Well: An Evening of Beauty, Reflection, and Eucharistic Revival with Christopher West & Mike Mangione The heart burns with a mysterious thirst; The Well is an invitation to quench that thirst. The Well engages the imagination and the senses with live music by Mike Mangione and the dynamic presentation of Christopher West, for a revival like you’ve never experienced before. Come, all who are thirsty, come to The Well!