Pilgrims of Hope - Advent Retreat
2025-12-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Saturday, Dec 20th @ 9 AM – 11 AM, St Anthony’s Parish
Will You Come And Follow Me ?

Journey Through Advent 2025
2025-12-21 - 2025-12-24
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Advent with the Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxilliary Bishop of Hamilton. Join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Advent 2025.
A joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.
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Christmas and New Year Mass
2025-12-24 - 2026-01-01 | St Anthony’s Parish, 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia
As we approach the joyful season of Christmas, we invite you to come together in faith and celebrate the birth of our Savior at St. Anthony’s. Please join us for our special mass services as we share in the love, joy, and hope that this Holy Christmas season brings. We invite you to celebrate these sacred times with us and to bring your family and friends to experience the peace and love of Christ’s birth.
We also prepare to welcome the New Year to reflect and give thanks.
Whether you are attending Mass for the first time or have been with us for years, we welcome you with open arms.
Christmas Eve Mass (December 24th, Wednesday)
4:30 PM 10:00 PM
Christmas Day Mass (December 25th, Thursday)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM
Holy Family Sunday Mass
4:30 PM (December 27th, Saturday)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM (December 28th, Sunday)
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass
4:30 PM (December 31st, Wednesday)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM (January 1st, Thursday)

Christmas Mass
2025-12-24 16:30 - 17:30
Christmas Eve Mass (December 24th, Wednesday)
4:30 PM 10:00 PM
Christmas Day Mass (December 25th, Thursday)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM

Boxing Day Skating Party
2025-12-26 10:00 - 11:30
Friday, Dec 26th @ 10:00 – 11:45 AM. Location : The Ice Arena at West Van Community Center.
All parishioners are invited to the Boxing Day Skating Party hosted by St. Anthony’s Parish.
This event is a great opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the Holiday Season with some fun on the ice. We hope to see you there!

Holy Family Sunday Mass
2025-12-27 16:30 - 17:30
Holy Family Sunday Mass
4:30 PM (December 27th, Saturday)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM (December 28th, Sunday)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass
2025-12-31 16:30 - 17:30
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass
4:30 PM (December 31st, Wednesday)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM (January 1st, Thursday)

Youth Ministry
2026-01-10 17:30 - 20:00
Saturday, Jan 10 @ 5:30 – 8:00 PM, St Anthony’s Parish Hall
Join us after 4:30 PM mass. Grade 7 and up are welcome !
Join us for an evening of food and fun !
RSVP or To be added to the Youth Ministry mailing list, send your contact information to :
sapyouthmin@gmail.com

The Door is Open
2026-01-16 12:00
Next pick up date: Friday, Januaray 16 at 12:00 PM noon If you would like to volunteer or contribute with food donations please contact: svp.westvan@gmail.com

Adoration with Praise and Worship
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:00
Friday, January 16, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, St Anthony’s Parish
PRAYER, LIVE MUSIC, CONFESSIONS
Snacks & Fellowship to follow in the Parish Hall.

St Philomena Group
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:30
Saturday, January 17, after 9:00 AM Mass. Location : Hobson Room
You are most welcome to join us for prayer.
St. Philomena, pray for us !

Charismatic Prayer Meeting
2026-01-17 18:30 - 20:00
Saturday, January 17, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, St Anthony’s Parish Hall
Oh Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord all the earth! Ps 96:1

Alpha
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30
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, January 15 from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm. Sign up in the foyer or contact the parish office or click here

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00
Friday, January 23, @7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Location: Parish Hall and Church
Join us for prayers, followed by a light dinner in the parish hall. For more information and Please RSVP at the parish office.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship.
In the northern hemisphere, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally held every year between January 18th (the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter) and January 25th (the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul). In the southern hemisphere, it is often celebrated during the Pentecost season. Your communities are invited to choose the dates that would be appropriate for your context.
In the Gospel of John, Christ prays for his disciples before going to the cross. He asks that his followers “may all be one,” as he and the Father are one, “so that the world may believe” and have life in his name (John 17). Christian unity is here made central to the very being of the church and to its mission and witness.
Today, we live with divisions even as we yearn for the unity promised and commissioned by Christ. The long and often painful history of Christianity has sundered our churches for theological, liturgical, and political reasons. Many Christians now strive to heal these divisions, yet honour our diversity, through ecumenical dialogue, common action, and relationship-building. They also come together to pray for unity, joining Christ in his prayer to the Father.
The worldwide celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is both the seed and the fruit of this striving for ‘unity in diversity’. This time of shared prayer, reflection, and fellowship invites Christians of different traditions to deepen our relationships and to live and witness together throughout the year.

Ecumenical Prayer Services for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Sunday, January 18, 2026

12 p.m. Valley CrossWay Church, Abbotsford

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

11 a.m. St. Ann’s Parish, Abbotsford

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

3:30 p.m. John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Vancouver
5:30 p.m. St. Mark’s Parish, UBC, Vancouver

Thursday, January 22, 2026

7 p.m. Peace Mennonite Church, Richmond
7:30 p.m. St. Thomas Anglican, Vancouver (co-hosted with St. Mary’s Parish)

Friday, January 23, 2026

6:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, Delta
7 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, West Vancouver

Saturday, January 24, 2026

1 p.m. St. Peter’s Parish, New Westminster
11:30 a.m. Anglican Church, Coquitlam (co-hosted with All Saints Parish)

More information is available at: https://rcav.org/ecumenism-and-interfaith-relations/wpcu

Catholic Street Missionaries
2026-01-25 11:00 - 17:30
Sunday, January 25, @ 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Location : St Mary’s Parish, Vancouver
11am Orientation and Training at St. Mary’s Parish Office, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver (the office is the small house by the parking lot entrance).
12:30pm Outreach preparation
1:15pm Commute to Downtown for Outreach
5:30pm Event ends
Starting Sunday, Jan 25, 2026, Monthly until March 22, 2026 on the 4th Sunday
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Come and spend a day with Catholic Street Missionaries and reach out to our homeless brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. This one-day training and outreach is open to all young adults (aged 19-39) who feel called to serve Jesus in the poor.
To learn more about CSM, please visit https://www.catholicstreetmissionaries.org/
Register for Free at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/catholic-street-missionaries

CWL Membership Renewal
2026-01-27 09:30 - 10:30
January 17/18, and January 24/25 Tables in the foyer after every weekend Mass
Women of our parish, do you want to grow in faith, serve your parish and community, act on social justice issues and be supported by a sisterhood that embraces these core values? If so, welcome to the Catholic Women’s League of Canada; you belong with us! Our CWL will have a membership table at the Masses of January 17/18, and January 24/25. Annual membership is $45 (or $70 also includes support for Domestic Abuse Services). Please note we can only take cash or cheque. Thank you for your renewing your membership and a warm welcome to New Members!
For more information about joining please contact: Dorell Carlson at 604—754—4722
Join us at our next CWL meeting on Tuesday, January 27 after morning Mass.

Monthly Schedule for Food Donations
2026-02-06
There are so many ways to donate food at St. Anthony’s Parish!Take a look at our current monthly schedules:
Every Friday before the 3rd Saturday of the month, the SSVP group picks up food donations from parishioners forThe Door is Open at 12:00 pm (noon).
Every 1st Thursday of the month, the SSVP group picks up sandwiches and other food donations prepared by the CWL.
Every 1st Saturday of the month, there is also a monthly food collection for the Archdiocese of Vancouver’sMen’s Shelter. Contact: nanthomas30@gmail.com for more informati on on this initiative. \

First Friday Devotion
2026-02-06 19:00 - 2026-02-07 08:00
Adoration: Friday : 6:30 PM Mass
Overnight Vigil : 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Benediction Saturday : 8:00 AM
Sign-up sheets located in vestibule. All are Welcome.

Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00
Saturday, February 7TH @ 9:00 AM Location: Christ The Redeemer Parish
Join your voice with ours as we pray on the first Saturday of each month for respect for all human life, from conception to its natural end. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver, we will begin with Mass at Christ the Redeemer, followed by the rosary.

Rosary For Peace
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00
Saturday, Feb 7th @ 11:00 AM, Holy Rosary Cathedral

Archbishop Richard Smith invites all Catholics to come together in prayer each month for peace in our world, particularly in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and other areas affected by violence and conflict.As Christians, one of the most powerful ways we can call for peace is through prayer. You can take part by attending in person at the cathedral or by joining the livestream on YouTube as we pray to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for peace in our world. Learn more at: http://beholdvancouver.org/behold-events

Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
Sunday, February 8 @ 1:15 PM, Location: St. Patrick’s Parish
At every stage of their married life, couples form each other by guiding their spouse to a deeper friendship with the Lord. Come and celebrate your anniversary with other couples in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Learn more and register at: https://family.rcav.org/mam/
The deadline to purchase a certificate is January 19, 2026.

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.
