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.