In memory of Virginia Forsyth, a former parishioner, a bursary was established which is administered by St. Anthony’s Parish. It provides funds to students studying at a Canadian post-secondary institute, who are parishioners of St. Anthony’s and who can demonstrate financial need. The Virginia Forsyth Bursary information package may be collected from the parish office. Completed application forms should be returned to the parish office by June 30th, 2025.
To support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in our province. Archdiocesan Collection Second Sunday in September
A free, no pressure, plain English 36 week course taught by Fr. Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman. Join us every Monday 10am - noon.
To support the work of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. National Collection Last Sunday in September
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
Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens will start on: Wednesday, Oct 8th @ 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location : The Sacristy at St Anthony's Parish. It will run weekly until the end of May 2026. For more information please contact prep@rcav.org if you would like to join this program!
Join us every Tuesday @ 6:30 PM at the Parish Hall. Do you know anyone who is inquiring about the faith? RCIA may be for them! For more information contact Fr. Arsene or Elizabeth Holman : elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com
To help the Society for the Propagation of the Faith assist missionary bishops and dioceses throughout the world. National Collection Second Last Sunday in October
St Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is pleased to advise that the application window for the 2026-2027 school year (Grade 8-12) is open. All are welcome to apply for incoming Grades 8 through 12. Complete the application process on the Admissions tab of the school's website and please apply before December 5th, 2025. STA looks forward to receiving your child's application for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please contact Ms Donovan at cdonovan@acquinas.org
Sign up at the parish vestibule and pray for a seminarian! Please continue praying for our seminarians as they journey towards priesthood. This initiative helps to provide encouragement for those preparing for ordination. This coming Holidays, it would be great for them to hear from you with a Christmas Card. Contact the office for more information.
Following 4:30 PM holy mass, Saturday, November 1 @ 6:00 PM in St Anthony's Parish. Prayers for our faithful departed followed by a light dinner. RSVP in the vestibule. Everyone is welcome to bring a photo of their loved ones.
Support offered to the Holy Father as a sign of sharing in the concern of the Pope for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need. National Collection First Sunday in November