Saturday April 12 Mass @ 4:30 PM and Sunday April 13 Mass @ 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Join the celebration of Palm Sunday and Blessings of Palms. Palms will be provided prior to each mass. “...So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosana! Blessed is He who comesin the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” (Philippians 3:8) Marking the beginning of Holy Week, Palm Sunday recalls and celebrates the day Jesus entered Jerusalem as Savior and King.As Jesus rode a donkey into the city, a large crowd gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across the road, giving Him royal treatment.

Holy Thursday April 17th Mass @ 7:00 PM + Adoration until 10:00 PM Good Friday April 18th 11:00 AM - stations of the cross for families 3:00 PM - veneration of the cross Holy Saturday April 19th Vigil Mass @ 9:00 PM + Reception following mass Easter Sunday April 20th Mass @ 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM

Saturday April 19th @ 11:00 AM Come and join us for an Easter Blessing of Baskets upstairs. This tradition from the Middle Ages, started in Italy and Spain, and is now popular in Slavic countries, Poland, Germany and Austria. What to put in the basket? Eggs—symbol of life and Jesus’ tomb (can be painted or decorated), Meat—Jesus is the Lamb of God, Salt and Bread. You can also add something sweet, like a pastry or pie Following the blessing, come downstairs to the parish hall for a coffee and discussion with Konrad Kobielewski, vice president of the Canadian Polish Congress, on the background and future of the annual Polish Festival, an important North Shore tradition. Everyone is Welcome ! We hope to see you there.

The annual March for Life in Victoria, BC takes place on Thursday, May 8. The participants meet at Centennial Square and march down Government Street to a rally at the parliament building. The March is a public witness to the sanctity of human life and a message to the provincial government of the need for changing the law to protect the most vulnerable, especially the unborn and the elderly. On Thursday, May 8, at 9:00 a.m. at the BC Legislative Assembly in Victoria. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/march-for-life-victoria Register by May 1 to reserve a bus Schedule of events 12:00 PM Protestant Prayer Service (Central Baptist Church) 12:00 PM Mass at St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral 1:45 PM March leaves from Centennial Square down Government Street to the BC Legislature 5:00 PM Dinner at St Joseph the Worker Parish Hall

10th May and 11th May, after each mass. Please have a look at the religious olive wood carvings that will be displayed for sale outside the church as you are leaving. These articles are hand crafted by the Christians of the Holy Land, who are seeking for your support to assist them in staying rooted in the land of Christ. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire religious articles that can be used as gifts for first communions, Christmas, or as a means of praying and providing comfort, strength, and even hope for people who are suffering. Please note Only Cash will be accepted as a payment at this time.

Join us in prayer and reflection as we celebrate the Novena to the Holy Spirit; The novena will take place from May 30 to June 7, with daily gatherings at the parish, which will include scripture and meditation. Schedule as follows: Friday, May 30 – 6:30 PM Saturday, May 31 – 10:00 AM Sunday, June 1 – 6:30 PM Monday, June 2 – 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 3 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 4 – 6:30 PM Thursday, June 5 – 6:30 PM Friday, June 6 – 6:30 PM (combined with Mass) Saturday, June 7 – 4:30 PM All are welcome to participate as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost.

Friday, June 13th @ 6:00 - 8:30 PM Join us for a joyful celebration of our Parish Feast Day! We will begin with 6:00 PM Mass, followed by a potluck in the parish hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, good food, and community spirit as we come together to celebrate our faith. Please sign up for the potluck on the sheet at the back of the church, indicating what dish you would like to bring. We look forward to celebrating with you !!