You are invited to St Paul's Squamish Catholic Church ! Come and walk in the Way of Hope. A Retreat with Fr. Gregory Agyeman. Friday Sept 26th 6:30 pm Reflection, Mass & Social Saturday Sept 27th 6:30 pm Reflection, Mass and Social Sunday Sept 28th 11:00 am Mass & SocialLocation: 424 Esplanade West. North Vancouver, B.C.All nations welcome !
Starting date: Tuesday—September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The weekly Saint Anthony’s Christian Meditation group will meet again! Pre-recorded 10 minute talk by Benedictines Fr. John Main or Fr. Laurence Freeman, a 25 minute silent meditation followed by time for questions and comments. For information contact JoAnn or Leo or visit http://wccm.org
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.
Date and Time : Friday, Oct 3 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location : St. Mark's Parish, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver, BC Catholic ministry leaders are invited to St. Mark’s College for an evening of reflection and conversation with Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart. Together we will step back from the busyness of ministry, explore the changing landscape of the Church on the West Coast, and share in meaningful dialogue with fellow leaders from across B.C. and the Yukon. Admission is free, but space is limited—secure your spot today! Hosted in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Vancouver. For more information https://beholdvancouver.org/events/heaven-on-earth
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
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!
Join advocates and parishioners around the North Shore (and thousands across Canada) in this prayerful witness to life. This Year's Life Chain will be on Sunday October 5TH, 1:45 - 3 PM on Lonsdale at 25th Street. Signs will be available for pickup beginning at 1:30 PM on the grassy area on the northeast corner. Parking is available at Holy Trinity Church, and all are welcome to a time of coffee, snacks and fellowship afterwards
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!
Starting date: Tuesday—September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The weekly Saint Anthony’s Christian Meditation group will meet again! Pre-recorded 10 minute talk by Benedictines Fr. John Main or Fr. Laurence Freeman, a 25 minute silent meditation followed by time for questions and comments. For information contact JoAnn or Leo or visit http://wccm.org
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!
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.
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
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
Starting date: Tuesday—September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The weekly Saint Anthony’s Christian Meditation group will meet again! Pre-recorded 10 minute talk by Benedictines Fr. John Main or Fr. Laurence Freeman, a 25 minute silent meditation followed by time for questions and comments. For information contact JoAnn or Leo or visit http://wccm.org
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!
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.
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
We will be serving a hot lunch at THE DOOR IS OPEN on Saturday, October 18th, the third Saturday of the month. Email the SSVP group at: shanenossal@icloud.com if you would like to volunteer or contribute with food donations to this lunch
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 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
Birthright of Vancouver is in need of daytime office volunteers who can speak with women facing unplanned pregnancies. Are you available 3 hours a week, between 10 AM - 4 PM ? Are you a good listener, able to make a regular commitment, and someone who is positive and compassionate? If so, please call us at 604-687-7223 or email birthrightvancouver@gmail.com Training will be provided !
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
Starting date: Tuesday—September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The weekly Saint Anthony’s Christian Meditation group will meet again! Pre-recorded 10 minute talk by Benedictines Fr. John Main or Fr. Laurence Freeman, a 25 minute silent meditation followed by time for questions and comments. For information contact JoAnn or Leo or visit http://wccm.org
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!
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.
Join Archbishop Richard Smith on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver for the 14THAnnual Archbishop’s Dinner. This evening will bring together Catholics from across the Archdiocese to celebrate our faith and share in fellowship. The funds raised at this year’s dinner will launch a new fund that empowers women facing adversity to find safety and healing. Contact Fr. Arsene or the Parish Office for more information.
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
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.
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
Starting date: Tuesday—September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The weekly Saint Anthony’s Christian Meditation group will meet again! Pre-recorded 10 minute talk by Benedictines Fr. John Main or Fr. Laurence Freeman, a 25 minute silent meditation followed by time for questions and comments. For information contact JoAnn or Leo or visit http://wccm.org
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!
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.
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.