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
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!
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.
Support offered to the Holy Father as a sign of sharing in the concern of the Pope for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need. National Collection First Sunday in November
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!
FRIDAY, NOV 7 After 6:30 PM Mass @ Parish Vestibule We invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by our Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent (Belarus), such as crucifixes, wood carvings, embroidered and ceramic gifts, rosaries, vestments, and other souvenirs. Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth take care of mentally challenged children and adults. These patients need constant support owing to the fact that their illnesses make it impossible for them to adapt socially. Your support will help with the current Convent’s construction and its charitable work.
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!
To support the 12 Catholic missions in First Nations communities throughout the Archdiocese, and the Apostleship of the Sea serving seafarers who work on ships that visit Vancouver harbour. Archdiocesan Collection Third Sunday in November
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!
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!
Saturday, November 29th after 9:00 AM Mass. Location - Parish Hall. Don’t miss out on this lovely way to commence the season of Advent. Our guest speaker is Father Lucio Choi, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish. Visit the parish office, or email parish.sawv@rcav.org to reserve your ticket NOW! Your timely ticket reservation helps our organizing team with the ordering of breakfast items. Tickets are free. We hope to see you there. Our next CWL monthly meeting: Tuesday, November 25TH after 9:00 am Mass. There will also be lovely handmade items made by our Craft Group and Pro-Life Christmas Cards available for purchase on the weekend of November 29TH and 30TH after Masses, Location: Parish Hall. Pro Life Christmas Cards - 1 pack of 10 cards and envelopes for $10 or 3 packs for $25.
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!
How can you participate? You are all invited to take a card from the Giving Tree by the foyer. Once you have bought the corresponding gift card, please leave it at the parish office. The gift cards you buy will be delivered to support one of the five organizations below: Eva’s House Transition home that provides a safe environment to women and children after fleeing domestic abuse. Harvest Project Helps people experiencing family trauma, illness, job loss, and threat of poverty. Luke 15 Supports men struggling with addiction to access a program in a safe and welcoming home. CoSa Reduces sexual victimization and assist people who have committed sexual offences to lead responsible and accountable lives in their communities. Birthright Provides support, guidance and reassurances to women facing unexpected pregnancies, and assistance with purchasing maternity and baby items and food.
