Events

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!

Saturday October 3, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Location : Pacific Academy in Surrey, BC The Upper Room conference, hosted by Proclaim, aims to inspire, equip, and send disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Acts of the Apostles recount for us the moments of that first Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on each of the apostles in the upper room. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they were sent forth, ready to proclaim. You too, whether you are new to following Jesus or a cradle Catholic, are sent into a particular mission in the places you find yourself Registration is open ! This year's theme is "Our Life is a Mission Field" Wherever God has placed you - at home, at work, with friends, or in everyday encounters, these are the places where we have the opportunity to make Christ known and help build His Kingdom. Lunch and free parking are included. Register at: https://upperroom.rcav.org/ Let us know if you are attending and we can carpool! Contact the parish office if you need financial assistance with your registration.