Events

From Friday Sept 11 to Sunday Sept 13,  Location : Rockridge Canyon, Princeton B.C. This inspiring weekend retreat invites men ages 19+ to gain clarity on how to move through the world that will bring you to a place of peace and ease in your life. It is an opportunity to reconnect with God, grow in your faith, and build lasting brotherhood with other men seeking to follow Christ. Registration closes August 21, but spaces fill quickly and the retreat typically sells out. Register soon at: http://rcav.org/mens-retreat-you won't want to miss this life-giving weekend! 

Saturday September 12th @ 10 AM - 2 PM, St Anthony's 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 clothing, jewellery, household goods, toys, linens, decorations, books, etc Donations can be drop off at the Parish Hall from Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Due to limited space, we are unable to accept donations before Sept 8. Please no furniture, electronics or sports equipment. Thank you for your support

Sept 16, Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Parish Hall. Come by to meet the PREP Coorinator PREP registration for the school year 2026-2027 is now open for children from grades 1 to 7, who are not in a Catholic school. Our program not only assists the parents in preparing their children for their sacraments, but through our weekly meeting, monthly Mass, and other activities, our dedicated catechists also journey with the children in their spiritual life to help them know, love and serve God. Registration Forms are available at the parish office, or by email prep.sawv@rcav.org Please pick up a registration package in the foyer and hand in the completed forms at the parish office.  

Thursday, Sept 17 @ 12:00 PM Location : Parish Hall Bring your friends and family to our community lunch. All Are Welcome ! RSVP at the parish office.

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.

Friday, Sept 18, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, St Anthony's Parish Come as you are, Leave filled with His presence. All Are Welcome !

On the weekend of September 19/20, we will welcome the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate to be with us at all weekend masses: Fr. Charles Okeyo OMI, a young Kenyan Oblate and Fr. Ken Forster OMI who was one of the founding Oblate Missionaries serving in Kenya. This year the Oblates celebrate the 29th anniversary of their oblate kenyan mission. Pope Leo XIV held a private audience in Rome with the Oblate Congregation in February, 2026, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Papal Approbation of the Constitutions and Rules of the Oblates, originally approved by Pope Leo XII in 1826. The Oblates arrived in Canada in 1841 to share the gospel and fulfill the mandate to “Bring Good News to the Poor”. After each Mass, Fr. Charles and Fr. Ken will be available to respond questions; a brochure will be handed to every family with the hope that you might take it home and discern if your family would like to partner with the Oblates in this great missionary work. We thank those parishioners who already reach out in support of this mission!