All are welcome to come celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Thursday, August 14, 7 p.m. Solemn High Mass in English (Vigil) Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (3141 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam) Friday, August 15, 6:30 p.m. Traditional Latin Mass Holy Rosary Cathedral (646 Richards St., Vancouver) Features a polyphonic mass setting sung by our large project choir MOTET, a Vancouver-based chamber ensemble, will present Herbert Howells' Mass in the Dorian Mode, sung in context for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/assumption

Our annual picnic will take place on Sunday Sept 7th, 4-7 PM. Sign up in the foyer for attendance and/or volunteering.... Everyone is invited !! Dessert Contest at the Parish Picnic - bring your favorite homemade dessert.

Saturday September 13th at the Parish Hall. Don’t miss our amazing Annual Thrift Sale ! Come and shop for great bargains and treasures at our thrift sale. Help us make a difference in the world by donating your gently used items, and encourage family and friends to come to our sale. We are looking for :- Jewellery, Gently worn clothing, Household items, Toys, Art pieces. (Due to limited spaces, please do not bring in furnitures, electronics, skis, snowboards, or sports gear. Donations can be drop off at the Parish Hall from Tuesday 9th - Thursday 11th September, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Friday 12th September, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (NOON)

The Upper Room Conference is for those who long to see the Gospel take root in their homes, parishes, and communities. This experience will help you clarify your personal call to evangelize and strengthen your impact in ministry. 2—DAY EVENT ! Day 1, Sat 20th Sept : Pacific Academy Surrey 8:15 AM - 5:30 PM Day 2, Sat 27th Sept : Christ The Redeemer 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Registration https://rcav.regfox.com/upper-room-2025 Follow these simple steps, and get a discount of $20! THE DISCOUNT CODE FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IS:STAWV20 1. Click register and fill the form. 2. Please indicate you belong to: Saint Anthony’s—West Vancouver in the Parish Selection. 3. Just before entering you billing information, enter the code STAWV20 in the discount box, and click Apply. 4. A new message of $20 discount applied should appear. This means St. Anthony’s Parish will cover $20 of your registration! Please contact Elizabeth Holman at: elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com or Alex at parish.sawv@rcav.orgor at the Parish Office for any questions

RCAV’s Inter-Apostolic Youth Conference (IAYC) invites youth to Shorebound! All youth and young adults ages 12–25 are invited to join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025,at Precious Blood Parish, Surrey. This full-day event offers opportunities for prayer, faith, friendship, and fun with peers from across the Archdiocese. Whether you are rooted in your faith, just returning, or still searching, this conference is for you! Registration $25 (includes conference kit, lunch, snacks and dinner). Deadline: September 18, 2025.Register now at: http://tinyurl.com/IAYC2025

You are invited to St Paul's Squamish Catholic Church ! Come and walk in the Way of Hope. A Retreat with Fr. Gregory Agyeman. Friday Sept 26th 6:30 pm Reflection, Mass & Social Saturday Sept 27th 6:30 pm Reflection, Mass and Social Sunday Sept 28th 11:00 am Mass & SocialLocation: 424 Esplanade West. North Vancouver, B.C.All nations welcome !

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

Pick Up : Saturday, Oct 4th @ 1:00 - 1:30 PM Where : Parish Parking Lot Hot meals, cookies, squares, muffins, bananas and oranges, sandwiches etc. needed. Homemade baking would be a real treat and store bought would also be welcome. No need to wrap individually any longer. This is a great opportunity if you have a teen who likes cooking and is looking for service hours for school. Any donation is much appreciated. Thank you!