Second Collection – The Pope’s Pastoral Works
To contribute to the financial aid offered by the Holy Father to people stricken by natural disasters. National Collection Sixth Sunday of Easter
To contribute to the financial aid offered by the Holy Father to people stricken by natural disasters. National Collection Sixth Sunday of Easter
Starting date: Tuesday—September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The weekly Saint Anthony’s Christian Meditation group will meet again! Pre-recorded 10 minute talk by Benedictines Fr. John Main or Fr. Laurence Freeman, a 25 minute silent meditation followed by time for questions and comments. For information contact JoAnn or Leo or visit http://wccm.org
Join us in prayer and reflection as we celebrate the Novena to the Holy Spirit; The novena will take place from May 30 to June 7, with daily gatherings at the parish, which will include scripture and meditation. Schedule as follows: Friday, May 30 – 6:30 PM Saturday, May 31 – 10:00 AM Sunday, June 1 – 6:30 PM Monday, June 2 – 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 3 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 4 – 6:30 PM Thursday, June 5 – 6:30 PM Friday, June 6 – 6:30 PM (combined with Mass) Saturday, June 7 – 4:30 PM All are welcome to participate as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost.
To provide support for over 600 remote and poor mission communities across Canada. National Collection First Sunday in June
Friday, June 13th @ 6:00 - 8:30 PM Join us for a joyful celebration of our Parish Feast Day! We will begin with 6:00 PM Mass, followed by a potluck in the parish hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, good food, and community spirit as we come together to celebrate our faith. Please sign up for the potluck on the sheet at the back of the church, indicating what dish you would like to bring. We look forward to celebrating with you !!
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace...so that you may overflow with hope.” Romans 15:15 Project Advance is our tangible way to help those in need and raise funds to maintain our own church so it is a welcoming space. Our parish goal this year is $100,000. Of this, $35,300 will go to the Archdiocese to support their programs. Remaining funds will be returned to the parish for our use. With these funds, we plan to replace the carpets throughout the building, refurbish the downstairs washrooms, and continue our evangelization work by supporting youth ministry activities. Please give prayerful consideration to making a gift to Project Advance. Every gift, regardless of the amount, is important. You can make your gift at the table in the foyer this coming weekend, at the parish office, or through the Sunday collection basket. You can also donate online at http://www.projectadvance.ca Thank you for your generosity.
To help support the life-affirming work of pro-life groups in our diocese. Archdiocesan Collection Third Sunday in June
We are pleased to welcome Choir Megaron from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to our parish on Sunday, June 29 @ 10:30 AM Mass followed by concert. This outstanding choir, made up of 60 students from St. Stanislaus Institute, Catholic High School, will sing during the Mass as part of their Canadian tour before participating in the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell Riverin early July. Their beautiful sacred music and deep faith promise to enrich our liturgical celebration. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this special occasion and experience the prayerful gift of music they bring. Let us extend a heartfelt welcome to our Slovenian guests!
In memory of Virginia Forsyth, a former parishioner, a bursary was established which is administered by St. Anthony’s Parish. It provides funds to students studying at a Canadian post-secondary institute, who are parishioners of St. Anthony’s and who can demonstrate financial need. The Virginia Forsyth Bursary information package may be collected from the parish office. Completed application forms should be returned to the parish office by June 30th, 2025.
Sat, July 5 - Sun July 6 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission. Young men in Grades 6-11 are invited to spend two days at the Seminary of Christ the King and experience life as a student. Interact with priests, brothers, and seminarians, attend daily Mass and prayer, and participate in recreation. Request an application form by emailing rector.minors@sck.ca
Meet-up Point: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (2465 Crown St, Vancouver BC V6R3V9) Be a "Pilgrim of Hope" this Jubilee Year by joining the Fraser Valley Camino 2025! Hosted by St. James Parish in Abbotsford, the third annual Camino will begin at St. Anthony’s in Agassiz, one of the Jubilee Year's pilgrimage sites in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. It will continue through St. Mary's in Chilliwack, then Yarrow and Sumas, before ending at St. James Parish on the Feast of St. James the Greater. This year’s spiritual pilgrimage spans approximately 83 km over four days, from July 22 to July 25, with options to walk shorter distances. For more information, please contact the parish office at (604) 864-8800 or stjamesabbotsford@gmail.com. Registration deadline: Monday, July 14