St. Anthony's Parish

Project Advance
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace…so that you may overflow with hope.” Romans 15:15
Project Advance is our tangible way to help those in need and raise funds to maintain our own church so it is a welcoming space. Our parish goal this year is $100,000. Of this, $35,300 will go to the Archdiocese to support their programs. Remaining funds will be returned to the parish for our use. With these funds, we plan to replace the carpets throughout the building, refurbish the downstairs washrooms, and continue our evangelization work by supporting youth ministry activities. Please give prayerful consideration to making a gift to Project Advance. Every gift, regardless of the amount, is important. You can make your gift at the table in the foyer this coming weekend, at the parish office, or through the Sunday collection basket. You can also donate online at http://www.projectadvance.ca
Thank you for your generosity.

Second Collection - Pro-Life Sunday
2025-06-15
To help support the life-affirming work of pro-life groups in our diocese.
Archdiocesan Collection
Third Sunday in June

Special Guests - Choir Megaron From Slovenia
2025-06-29 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are pleased to welcome Choir Megaron from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to our parish on Sunday, June 29 @ 10:30 AM Mass followed by concert. This outstanding choir, made up of 60 students from St. Stanislaus Institute, Catholic High School, will sing during the Mass as part of their Canadian tour before participating in the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell Riverin early July. Their beautiful sacred music and deep faith promise to enrich our liturgical celebration. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this special occasion and experience the prayerful gift of music they bring. Let us extend a heartfelt welcome to our Slovenian guests!

The Virginia Forsyth Bursary
2025-06-30
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.

Hope On the Horizon -Summer Outreach Program
2025-07-20 08:00 - 09:00
Are you a young adult (19–35) looking for a transformative experience of faith, service, and community? Hope on the Horizon is a homeless outreach and leadership program with a choice of 8-Day or 6-Week Program, in downtown Vancouver. Live in community, receive faith formation, develop street ministry skills, and serve those in need while growing in your relationship with Christ. No prior experience is needed—training, food, and accommodation are provided! Bursaries and fundraising options are available. For details and to apply by 10 July 2025, visit http://catholicstreetmissionaries.org/horizon
8-Day Program : 10 – 17 Aug, 2025
6-Week Program : Jul 14 – Aug 22, 2025

Pro-Life Mass
2025-08-02 08:00 - 09:30
Saturday August 2nd @ 8:00 AM, St John The Apostle Parish, #5457 Trafalgar St, Vancouver BC.

Join your voice with ours as we pray for respect for all human life. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver, we will begin with Mass, followed by the Rosary and other prayers.

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-15
All are welcome to come celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

Thursday, August 14, 7 p.m.
Solemn High Mass in English (Vigil)
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (3141 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam)
Friday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.
Traditional Latin Mass
Holy Rosary Cathedral (646 Richards St., Vancouver)
Features a polyphonic mass setting sung by our large project choir

MOTET, a Vancouver-based chamber ensemble, will present Herbert Howells’ Mass in the Dorian Mode, sung in context for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/assumption

Parish Picnic
2025-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 | St Anthony’s Parish, 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Our annual picnic will take place on Sunday Sept 7th, 4-7 PM.
Sign up in the foyer for attendance and/or volunteering….
Everyone is invited !!
Dessert Contest at the Parish Picnic – bring your favorite homemade dessert.

CWL Annual Thrift Sale
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday September 13th at the 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 :-
Jewellery, Gently worn clothing, Household items, Toys, Art pieces. (Due to limited spaces, please do not bring in furnitures, electronics, skis, snowboards, or sports gear.
Donations can be drop off at the Parish Hall from Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th September, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday 12th September, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (NOON)

Second Collection - Healing and Reconciliation
2025-09-14
To support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in our province.
Archdiocesan Collection
Second Sunday in September

Catholic Faith in Plain English
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00
A free, no pressure, plain English 36 week course taught by Fr. Hawkswell and Maureen Creelman.
Catholics and non-Catholics are welcome to attend.
Join us every Monday 10:00am – 12:00pm

Upper Room Conference
2025-09-20
The Upper Room Conference is for those who long to see the Gospel take root in their homes, parishes, and communities. This experience will help you clarify your personal call to evangelize and strengthen your impact in ministry.
2—DAY EVENT !
Day 1, Sat 20th Sept : Pacific Academy Surrey 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Day 2, Sat 27th Sept : Christ The Redeemer 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Registration https://rcav.regfox.com/upper-room-2025
Follow these simple steps, and get a discount of $20! THE DISCOUNT CODE FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IS:STAWV20

1. Click register and fill the form.
2. Please indicate you belong to: Saint Anthony’s—West Vancouver[North Shore Deanery] in the Parish Selection.
3. Just before entering you billing information, enter the code STAWV20 in the discount box, and click Apply.
4. A new message of $20 discount applied should appear. This means St. Anthony’s Parish will cover $20 of your registration!

Please contact Elizabeth Holman at: elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com or Alex at parish.sawv@rcav.orgor at the Parish Office for any questions

PREP
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:15
The goal of PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending non-Catholic schools in Grades 2 to 7 and to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in Grade 2 and Confirmation in Grade 7.

Craft Group
2025-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
Welcome back everyone! Our weekly meetings have recommenced. Join us every Thursday 1:00—3:00 PM in the Hobson Room.

Second Collection - Needs of the Church in Canada
2025-09-28
To support the work of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
National Collection
Last Sunday in September

Magnificat - Fall Prayer Brunch
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00
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

Men's Shelter Donation
2025-10-04 13:00 - 13:30
Pick Up : Saturday, Oct 4th @ 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Where : Parish Parking Lot
Hot meals, cookies, squares, muffins, bananas and oranges, sandwiches etc. needed.
Homemade baking would be a real treat and store bought would also be welcome.
No need to wrap individually any longer.

This is a great opportunity if you have a teen who likes cooking and is looking for service hours for school.

Any donation is much appreciated. Thank you!

Pet Blessing
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday October 5TH @ 2:00 PM
Location: Front lawn of the Church
Bring your pets to our blessing of the animals in honour of St. Francis of Assisi and his love of animals. Please ensure your pet is on a leash or in a cage. Invite your pet-owning friends and neighbours to this community event!

RCIT
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00
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!

Prep
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30
DATE: EVERY WEDNESDAY, TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
WHERE: St Anthony’s Parish West Vancouver
Attention all families with children in Grades 2 to 7, attending non-Catholic schools!
The goal of PREP is to assist parents in the religious education of children in grades 2—9 attending non-Catholic schools to help them grow in their faith, and to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in Grade 2, Confirmation in Grade 7.

Registration Forms are located on the Bulletin Board outside the office. Hand-in your registration. Registration is ongoing!For more information please email Mary McDaniel at prep.sawv@rcav.org

RCIA
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30
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

Jubilee of Hope : Christian Witness To The Gospel
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00
Friday October 17th @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Location : St. Mark’s College. 5965 Iona Dr Vancouver BC V6T1J7
This event is cohosted by the Western Diocesan & Eparchial Coordinators of Ecumenism (WDECE) and St. Mark’s Centre for Christian Engagement. WDECE serves the Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops responsible for ecumenical and inter-religious affairs within their respective Western Canadian diocese and eparchies.
The Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College seeks to learn from other religious traditions through dialogue.
You will listen and share with the following ecumenical panelists.
Archdeacon Rob James (Anglican Church in Canada, Diocese of New Westminster), Rev. Matthew Senf (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, B.C. Synod), Rev. Matthew Francis (Orthodox Church in America), Pastor David Koop (Coastal Church in Vancouver), Dean Kurpjuweit (President of Union Gospel Mission), Fr. Nick Meisl (St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church)
Free Register at : https://beholdvancouver.org/events/jubilee-of-hope-christian-witness-to-the-gospel-in-a-changing-world

Second Collection - World Mission Sunday (Evangelization of the Nations)
2025-10-19
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
2025-10-19 - 2025-12-05
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

Couple Retreat by Worldwide Marriage Encounter
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26
DATE: FRIDAY OCT 24TH – SUNDAY OCT 26TH, 2025
LOCATION: Carmel Hill – Little Flower Monastery

10789 N Deroche Rd.
Deroche, BC V0M 1G0
If you desire to restore communication and rekindle romance, learn how to become closer as a couple through a communication strategy that will deepen and strengthen your life together!

Learn tools to make your relationship a priority.
Communicate from the heart and grow intimacy.
Renew your commitment to each other.

Remind yourselves why you fell in love when you first met, learn how to make your good marriage even better and rekindle the romance. For more information contact Randy and Elizabeth at: elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com

Spiritual Adoption of Seminarians
2025-10-27 - 2025-11-02
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.

Remembering Our Loved Ones
2025-11-01 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Second Collection - Peter’s Pence
2025-11-02
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

Religious Items from Belarus
2025-11-07 18:30 - 19:30
FRIDAY, NOV 7 After 6:30 PM Mass @ Parish Vestibule
We invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by our Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent (Belarus), such as crucifixes, wood carvings, embroidered and ceramic gifts, rosaries, vestments, and other souvenirs.
Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth take care of mentally challenged children and adults. These patients need constant support owing to the fact that their illnesses make it impossible for them to adapt socially. Your support will help with the current Convent’s construction and its charitable work.

Missionaries Of Charity (MC)
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Sisters of Mother Theresa of Calcutta are inviting volunteers to take part in Street Rosary with the Blessed Sacrament on the East Side to pray for and with people who are homeless.
Date and Time : November 15th @ 10:00 AM Location : St Paul’s Church (381 E Cordova St, Vancouver)
Holy Mass is at 10 AM, followed by Street Rosary with the Blessed Sacrament. These prayers take part every 3rd Saturday of the month.
The sisters are also inviting willing people to become co-workers of the Missionaries Of Charity and help every Wednesday at 9 AM to prepare meals for people who are homeless at the “Door is Open”
