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

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.

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 […]

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

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.