For a while there were murmurs of doubt but all it took was a clear sign from Pastor Stanley Galvon who said let’s do it. So off we went with a truck load of burgers, buns and all the equipment needed for a picnic. In the seven consecutive years we’ve had a parish picnic, this…
Month: July 2015
First Friday Mass, Adoration and Luncheon
This week on August 7 we will celebrate the First Friday Mass August 7 Mass at 12:10 pm with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass. The church will be open for Adoration all afternoon. Benediction will take place just before the 5:10 pm Mass. The First Friday Luncheon will be held after Mass at Holy Rosary Hall, 650 Richards Street. Enjoy Soup and…
Baptism Preparation next Saturday
BAPTISM PREPARATION for parents who have a child to present for Baptism or who are expecting a child in the next few months: Session 1: Baptism Prep class on Sat. August 8 10:00 to 11:00am at Holy Rosary Hall Session 2: Parents to arrange for an interview with Father. Godparents are asked to attend the class on August 8….
Archbishop’s Dinner tickets available at Parish Office
The Fourth Annual Archbishop’s Dinner will be held this year on Thursday October 29, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Tickets are $150 per person with a $70 tax receipt being issued. The proceeds of this year’s dinner have been designated to benefit the formation of future priests in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Please support this worthy cause and call…
Interested in the Catholic faith?
Are you thinking of becoming Catholic or learning more about the catholic faith? We are welcoming a new group of participants in the fall, and if you or someone you know are interested in these RCIA formation sessions please contact the parish office for more information or to pick up a registration form. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening, 7 – 9pm…
Free Estate Planning Workshops
These presentations by the Archdiocese of Vancouver Development Office deal with matters you may not have thought about before but will help you gather your thoughts before you write your first will or prepare to update your will. Learn about the beauty and dignity of the funeral rite and how to formulate pre-need arrangements. Receive…
Cebu Clergy Performing Artists coming to Vancouver!
In anticipation of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress 2016, “The Cebu Clergy Performing Artists,” Fr. Jun Gutierrez, Fr. Kipling Agravante, Fr. Zacharyy Zacarias, and Fr. Rudy Iballe MSC, will perform in Vancouver. Tickets are $15 and proceeds will help renovate the Seminario Mayor de San Carlos, in Mabolo, Cebu City. Concert begins at 7pm and will…
Annual Pilgrimage to Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Come to Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street, Mission, to pray and celebrate in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10am to 4pm. Confessions begin at 10am, celebration of the Eucharist at 1pm by Archbishop Miller, CSB. After Mass, there will be a procession to the Grotto where Rosary is…
Summer Institute
Summer Institute offers one-day courses that provide continuing education opportunities, ministry development and spiritual enrichment. Courses include: Basics of the Faith, Overview of the Liturgy, and Leadership Skills for Ministry. Ministry training is also offered for music ministry, lectors, ushers, PREP, LWC and RCIA. Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10-4pm, at Holy Cross Secondary, Surrey….
Called & Gifted Workshop
The Holy Father is calling you to actively help others encounter the Risen Christ by allowing Him to work through the spiritual gifts you bring to your work, family life, and your friends. The introductory Called & Gifted workshop will teach you about your place in the Church’s mission to the world and about…