St. Anthony's Parish

2026 Abby Retreat
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15
2026 ABBY RETREAT WITH BISHOP EMERITUS RICHARD GAGNON
March 13 to 15, 2026 Location: Westminster Abbey Mission, B.C.
On behalf of your CWL Executive from St. Anthony’s Parish, please find pinned in the bulletin board the registration form for our 2026 Abby Retreat with Bishop Emeritus Richard Gagnon, 13-15 March. St Anthony’s CWL members have priority registration until 31 December, after which registration will be offered to other women of our parish and members of other Northshore CWL Councils.
The cost is $190 ($170 if registered by February 18). Cheques can be post dated to 1 March 2026. Secure your spot! We are limited to 19 participants.
If you have additional questions, please contact the parish office.

Ignatian Lenten Retreat for Young Adults
2026-03-14 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
STAY WITH ME – Ignatian Lenten Retreat for Young Adults
Saturday, March 14 Time: from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: St. Mark’s College at UBC
Join us for this young-adult Ignatian retreat focusing on our journey with God. We will engage silent time for personal prayer, scripture, music, art, walking in nature, small group sharing, and a sense of community as young adults. The retreat will be followed by Mass and dinner.
$30 Fee. Registration deadline: Thursday March 12.
For more information and registration please visit: http://beholdvancouver.org/events/stay-with-me

Lenten Retreat
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, St Anthony’s Parish
Starting with Mass at 9:00 AM.

Christ The Redeemer Lenten Retreat
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00
March 23, 24 and 25. Time : 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Location : Christ The Redeemer Parish
Over three evenings, participants will be invited into a time of healing, mercy, and renewal through reflection, prayer, and worship:
• Evening 1: Recognizing Our Wounds – with Deacon Steven Whan, followed by Stations of the Cross
• Evening 2: Encountering the Healer – with Fr. Babu Mathew, followed by a Healing Mass
• Evening 3: Restored and Sent Forth – with Deacon Tim
Kostamo, followed by Adoration and Benediction.
Praise and worship, prayers for healing, and fellowship will be part of this retreat.

Holy Week and Easter Triduum
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-05
MARCH 29 – PALM SUNDAY (you can pick up palms in the foyer on your way to Mass)
APRIL 2 – HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper,
followed by Adoration until 10:00 pm
APRIL 3 – GOOD FRIDAY 11:00 am Stations of the Cross for families
3:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord
APRIL 4 – HOLY SATURDAY 11:00 am Blessing of the Easter food baskets
4:00 – 5:00 pm Confessions available
9:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass, followed by reception in the Hall
APRIL 5 – EASTER SUNDAY 8:30 am Sunday Mass 10:30 am Sunday Mass

(* There are no morning masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday)

Easter Blessing of Baskets
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00
Holy Saturday April 4th @ 11:00 AM Location Foyer

All parishioners are welcome to join us for this tradition, full of beautiful catholic symbolism.
What to put in the basket?
Eggs — symbol of Jesus’ tomb, representing His Resurrection. Meat — symbol of Jesus as The Lamb of God. Bread — reminds us that Jesus is The Bread of Life.
Salt — reminds us that we are The Salt of the Earth.
Oil and vinegar — symbol of the Passion of Christ and the bitter of Passover.
Wine — symbol of the Blood of the Lord.
A white candle — symbol of the Light of the World.
Lastly, the basket is covered with white linen, symbolizing the shroud in which Christ’s body was wrapped.

Science and the Supernatural
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Science and the Supernatural : “Big Bang Theory and Cosmological Constants”
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm, Location: STA High School (541 West Keith Rd, North Vancouver)
Please join us for a fascinating talk given by Dr. David Neima concerning: “BIG BANG THEORY AND COSMOLOGICAL
CONSTANTS”
To register for in person or on-line attendance, please email: adriana.landberg@gmail.com
For inquiries, contact: jessicachoo@mac.com

Wild West Hoedown
2026-04-17 18:30 - 22:00
Wild West Hoedown – Denim, Dining and Dancing
Friday, April 17, 6:30OM – doors open, 7:00 PM – welcome remarks and dinner. Location : STA High School
Join STA parents and alumni on this fun community event! Saddle up on your favorite cowboy posse and enjoy dinner, music, mechanical bull competition, Texas Hold’em, silent auction and more! Early bird tickets $50 per person, after March 16: $55 per person. Ticket includes one complimentary drink. Learn more and register by April 1st at: http://aquinas.org/sta-event/wild-west/

North Shore Pro-Life
2026-04-19 15:30 - 17:00
NORTH SHORE PRO-LIFE: THE CONSEQUENCES OF ABORTION AND EUTHANASIA
Sunday, April 19 @ 3:45 PM. Location : Holy Trinity Parish Hall
The North Shore Pro-Life Society’s Annual General Meeting. We have dynamic speaker Elizabeth Sutcliffe. https://elizabethspeakstruth.com/
For more information about NSPL please visit: http://www.northshoreprolife.org

The Mysteries Of The Kingdom Easter Retreat
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26
From Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26, Location: Westminster Abbey, Mission
You are invited to attend an Easter Retreat reflecting on the Mysteries of the Kingdom. The retreat will be led by Rev. Fr. Emmerich Vogt, OP. For more information please contact Saints Peter and Paul Parish at: 604—261—3535 or parish.sspp@rcav.org

Easter Dinner&Dance for Young Adults
2026-04-25 17:00 - 21:00
Saturday, April 25 @ 5:00 PM starting with Mass Location: St. Augustine’s Parish (2028 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver)
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a night of Dinner, Dancing and Catholic Community! We will be starting with Mass at 5:00 pm. After Mass, we will begin seating everyone for dinner in the Hall. Our buffet-style dinner will start at 6:45, accompanied by music and dancing until 11:00 pm. Semi formal attire. Tickets are required for admission (no walk-in). $42 tickets at: http://beholdvancouver.org/events/easter-dinner-dance-for-young-adults For inquiries please contact: hrc.youngadults@gmail.com

Catholic Youth Conference
2026-05-02 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday, May 2 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, location : Archbishop Carney Secondary School (Port Coquitlam)
CYC welcomes youth in grades 8-12 and the adults who are journeying with them to this full-day event! This event will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, prayer, praise & worship music, food and opportunities to interact with other youth from around the Archdiocese!
Interested in attending? Contact us at: sapyouthmin@gmail.com

PREP Mass
2026-05-06 18:30 - 19:30
Prep Mass and Crowning of Mary Wednesday, May 6 @ 6:30 PM, St Anthony’s Parish.
All are welcome !

Wood Carvings Pop-Up Shop
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10
9th May and 10th May, after each mass. please have a look at the religious wood carvings that will be for sale in the foyer.

These articles are hand crafted by the Christians of the Holy land. With every purchase, we will be supporting Christian families in staying rooted in the Land of Christ. 70 years ago, the Christian population in the Holy Land was 20%, now they are only 1% as more Christians feel pressured to leave their homeland for political reasons. Please note that that only cash will be accepted as payment at this time.

Mother's Day Collection For Babies
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10
Weekend of May 9/10 after all weekend Masses. Location : Foyer
Please bring a new baby item on Mother’s Day weekend; these will be donated to Birthright BCwhich supports young mothers. Suggestions: Sleepers, onesies, blankets, soothers, sippy cups, or gift cards to purchase diapers and formula. Strollers and furniture cannot be donated for safety reasons. CWL members will be collecting donations in the church entrance. Thank you for your suppot

Jesus Heals 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-16
From Tuesday, May 12 to Saturday, May 16. Locations and times vary.
Come and experiencethe healing touch of Jesus!Be transformed in body, mind, and soul on a three-hourhealing service organized by Shalom World Conferences.
– May 12, 6—9 PM at St. Edmund’s Parish, North Vancouver
– May 13, 6—9 PM at St. Paul, Richmond
– May 14, 6—9 PM at St. Matthew, Surrey
– 2-day Retreat:Friday May 15, 6—9 PM and Saturday May 16, 9 AM—7 PMat St. Peter, New Westminster

The event includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual talk, and special prayers for healing and blessing the sick.All are welcome! Learn more and register for free at: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/jesus-heals

Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary of Vancouver
2026-05-12 18:00 - 22:00
11th Annual Spring Gala. Tuesday, May 12. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Dinner & Silent Auction. Location : Italian Cultural Centre (3075 Slocan St, Vancouver
Please join us for the 11th Annual Spring Gala, a night of fine dining, great entertainment, inspiring testimonies and a silent auction in support of seminarians discerning and answering God’s call. Early Bird tickets are available at $120 until April 12. Use coupon code: EARLYBIRD26
To buy tickets : https://www.rmsvancouver.ca/

Novena to the Holy Spirit
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-23
As we prepare for the great feast of Pentecost, let us pray together the Holy Spirit Novena, Starting on Friday, May 15 @7pm during Holy Hour.Continuing May 16 to May 23 after every mass.
Come Holy Spirit !

Word Unfolding : Prophets To Jesus
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30
Thursday, May 14 @ 6:30 PM, St Anthony’s Parish Hall
Join us for a 5 week faith study. Come explore the story of the Old Testament prophets. Discover anew the fullness of God’s revelation in Jesus.
Sign up in the foyer or email : parish.sawv@rcav.org

Word Unfolding : Prophets To Jesus
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30
Starting Thursday, May 14 @ 6:30 PM, St Anthony’s Parish Hall
Join us for a 5 week faith study. Come explore the story of the Old Testament prophets. Discover anew the fullness of God’s revelation in Jesus.
Sign up in the foyer or email : parish.sawv@rcav.org

Eucharistic Miracles Of The World
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-31
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD —VATICAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
From Wednesday May 27 to Sunday May 31 Location: St. Matthew’s Parish, Surrey

Experience eucharistic miracles through this exhibit, which features educational panels on Church-approved Eucharistic Miracles throughout history, museum quality replica of the Santo Caliz (Holy Cup of Valencia), and DVDs on the Holy Eucharist (the Source & Summit of the Catholic Faith). There will be books and memento for sale (cash or cheque only). Free admission, donations appreciated.

Catholic Christian Outreach : Activate Conference 2026
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31
Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31 Location: Sheraton Hotel at YVR airport
The Activate Conference is a gathering place for clergy, diocesan staff, parish leaders, teachers, and lay people to be empowered to live out the Great Commission. Receive encouragement and wisdom for your context through transformative prayer and dynamic presentations from leaders across Canada and beyond. Register by April 30. Early bird $455 until April 15. For registration and more information please visit: https:// activate26.cco.ca/

Youth Ministry
2026-05-30 17:30 - 20:00
Saturday, May 30 @ 5:30 – 8:00 PM, (after 430PM mass) St Anthony’s Parish Hall
Join us for food and indoor/outdoor activities. We will have a prize draw. (For each friend you bring = 1 Entry) Grade 7 and up are welcome !
RSVP or To be added to the Youth Ministry mailing list, send your contact information to : sapyouthmin@gmail.com

St Anthony's School Fundraising Gala
2026-06-05 18:30 - 21:00
Friday, June 5 Doors Open 6:30 PM —Dinner 7:00 PM. Location: Pinnacle at the Pier Ballroom(138 Victoria Ship Way, North Vancouver) Attire: Formal
All parishioners are invited to join us in support of raising founds for STEM resources, classroom enhancements, and the growth of extracurricular opportunities for students.What can you expect?Silent, live & raffle auctions, dinner, music, and a lively welcoming atmosphere!For tickets please visit: https://sasgala.ca/ To sponsor or donate, email: sasgala.ca@gmail.com

Project Advance
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours… Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.” Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582). This year the Project Advance theme “Stronger Together” emphasizes the importance of supporting the mission of our Church and the benefit of working together as a community. Each gift, regardless of its size is important in strengthening our Church. We ask everyone to prayerfully consider a donation within their own means to this year’s appeal. Gifts can be made at the table at the back of the church this weekend and next. Also, you can drop a donation in the collection basket (please indicate “Project Advance”) or donate online through the website http://www.projectadvance.ca
Thank you for your support. May God bless you and your loved ones.

Men's Shelter Donation
2026-06-06 13:00 - 13:30
Pick Up : Saturday, June 6th @ 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Where : Parish Parking Lot
Donations on second-hand men’s clothing in good conditions will be greatly appreciated, new socks and underwear, as well as sandwiches, baked goods and cookies. Thank you for supporting this cause; please drop off your donations outside the parish office.
For more information contact: nanthomas30@gmail.com

Birthright Vancouver Annual Walk-A-Thon
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday, June 13 @ 10:00 am. Starting at: Holy Name of Jesus Parish (4925 Cambie St.)Join Birthright Vancouver’s annual 3K fundraising walk! Funds raised will go towards supporting pregnant women and new moms in the Vancouver region.Birthright Vancouver is a crisis—pregnancy service that offers pregnant women the support they need, helping them make a realistic plan for her future and her child. For more information email: birthrightvancouver@gmail.com

Parish Feast Day
2026-06-13 18:00 - 20:30
Saturday, June 13th @ 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Join us for a joyful celebration of our Parish Feast Day! We will begin with 4:30 PM Mass, followed by dinner 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 your attendance in the Foyer.

The Door is Open
2026-06-19 12:00
Next pick up date: Friday, June 19 at 12:00 PM noon
Donations of baked goods, cookies, muffins, socks and new underwear are greatly appreciated. Please drop off your donations in the container outside the parish office.
For more information please contact: svp.westvan@gmail.com

Chalice - Canadian Catholic International Child Sponsorship
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21
Weekend of June 20/21 after all weekend Masses. Location : Foyer.
Chalice is a Canadian Catholic International child sponsorship charity. For more than 30 years, our sponsors have supported children experiencing poverty to overcome obstacles, finish school, and have a hope-filled future.
At the June 20 and June 21 Masses, Chalice will provide you the opportunity to begin a relationship with a child in the developing world through the benefits of Child Sponsorship. These are children in extreme poverty living in South America, Asia and Africa who need your support to excel in their education and fulfill their God-given potential. Please visit http://chalice.ca for more information about its mission.
