Community Lunch
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.
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.
Join us again on our weekly meetings every Thursday 1:00—3:00 PM in the Hobson Room. Contact Sue Snelgrove for more information: 778 – 836 – 1835.
Our annual picnic will take place on Sunday Sept 27th, 11:30 AM. Location : Parish Hall Sign up in the foyer! Everyone is invited !!
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.
Sunday October 4TH @ 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!
Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM Location: Parish Hall. RCIA - Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults Curious about the Catholic Faith? Thinking about becoming Catholic? Baptized Catholic and wanting to receive Confirmation or the Eucharist? For more information, Please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.sawv@gmail.com or pick up a form in the foyer.
Prep Mass Wednesday, Oct 7 @ 6:00 - 7:15 PM, St Anthony's Parish. All are welcome !
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.
Next pick up date: Friday, Oct 16 at 12:00 PM noon Please drop off your food donations in the blue container outside the parish office; New underwear and new socks are also appreciated. If you would like to volunteer or contribute with special food donations please contact: ssvp.westvan@gmail.com
The Rite for the Anointing of the Sick will be offered by Fr. Arsene after 9:00 am mass on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please arrive at 9:45 AM if not attending the Mass. Please note that only those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age are proper subjects for the sacrament. Please register with the Parish Office to request anointing for yourself or other Catholics you may wish to invite who meet the above criteria. Father Arsene should know the name of each person to be anointed. The Anointing of the Sick will be followed by a light brunch in the parish hall hosted by the CWL. To register phone the parish office: 604 –926 6881, or email: parish.sawv@rcav.org
Friday, Oct 23, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, St Anthony's Parish Come spend one hour with Our Lord, Leave filled with His presence. All Are Welcome !
We are pleased to welcome Choir Motiv from Slovenia to sing on Sunday October 25, 2026 during the 10:30 am Mass. The choir will present a sacred concert immediately following Mass. Choir Motiv repertoire includes sacred music, Slovenian folk songs, and a variety of choral works. For their visit to St. Anthony's Parish, Choir Motiv has selected a program of Slovenian devotional music and traditional liturgical choral works. Everyone is invited to join us for this special occasion and experience the prayerful gift of music they bring!