St Anthony's Parish, Saturday November 22nd @ 2:00p.m. 'To God Alone Be the Glory'! Come celebrate St. Cecilia's Day and Christ the King weekend with the sound of Trumpet and Organ. Professional trumpeter Paul Dubnik and organist Michael Molnar are offering a concert of regal Baroque Music.
Sunday November 23rd. Location : Holy Trinity Parish. Holy Trinity CWL will be hosting their Christmas Market after 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Mass.
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.
Saturday November 29TH, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Good Sheperd Parish in Surrey. God, the Master Weaver invites us to see our lives as part of a divine tapestry. God holds every thread, weaving both His perfect will and His permissive will into a design we often cannot see. Through scriptural examples like Joseph and Jonah, we discover how even our mistakes and detours can become part of something greater when we surrender them to God. In a culture that promotes self-determination, this talk challenges us to trust the Weaver, embrace our imperfections, and believe that every thread—bright or dark—has purpose. Join us to reflect, discuss, and rediscover the beauty of God’s handiwork in your own life. Learn more and register by November 24TH at: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/god-the-master-weaver
Thursday, Dec 4th, 1:30 PM AND 7:30 PM, Location : St Anthony's School Gym The matinee performance will commence at 1:30 PM, and the evening performance will begin at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there !
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.
Saturday, Dec 06, 2025 @ 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location : Holy Rosary Cathedral Hall Start your Advent with Trust, a mini-retreat for men, and end your Jubilee Year with a pilgrimage to the holy site of the Cathedral downtown! Deacon Tim Kostamo hosts an afternoon of food and fellowship, featuring special presentations on trust. Alan Grohovac will guide us through a heavenly experience of the Rosary and outdoor prayer. The event also includes a Testimonies of Trust panel discussion, prayer ministry, confession, and Mass. Registration deadline: Friday, Dec. 5 Registration https://beholdvancouver.org/events/trust
To support Archdiocesan youth programs. 50% is returned to the parishes for their youth programs. Archdiocesan Collection First Sunday in December
ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES This Advent, take a step in your spiritual journey by returning to Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. By opening your heart to his healing mercy, you are preparing a place for his joy and peace this Christmas. Thursday, December 11TH 9:00 am — St. Thomas Aquinas High School Tuesday, December 16TH 7:00 pm — Christ The Redeemer Wednesday, December 17TH 10:30 am — St. Stephen’s 7:00 pm — St. Edmund’s Friday, December 19TH 7:00 pm — St. Pius X Saturday, December 20TH 7:00 pm — St. Joseph, Squamish Saturday, December 20TH 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Church of the Assumption, Powell River Learn more at: http://rcav.org/announcements/advent-penitential-services
Friday December 12TH. Mass @ 6:30 pm, Dinner @ 7 pm Location: St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. You are invited to the celebration of our Lady of Guadalupe, join us with a Potluck Feast! Sign up in the Foyer outside the church. You can bring chili con carne, guacamole and nacho chips, salad, dessert, or help us in volunteering with serving or clearing up. For more information contact Laura or the parish office.
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
Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming Sunday, Dec 13TH @ 10:30 AM Mass. Come and show your support to our new catechumens and candidates as they take this important step in their journey towards the Sacraments of Initiation. During this special Mass, they will affirm their commitment to continue their preparation and walk to deeper discipleship.