The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls all people of faith to join nationwide in 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care on Wednesday May 4th. Less than 70% of Canadians receive palliative, hospice and non-medical end of life support services. Please sign a petition at the parish office, asking the Govt of Canada to provide increased funding to these services.
Month: April 2016
Baptism Preparation
The next session for parents and godparents who have a child to present for Baptism, or who are expecting a child in the next several months will be on Saturday, May 21, 10:00 to 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Hall. Please contact the office to register.
Confirmation for Adults Preparation Course
This program of preparation is for Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance & Eucharist, but have not yet been confirmed. Please present certificates of Baptism, First Communion, & Marriage (if married) when you register. 3 Sessions are required: Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30pm, June 1, 8 and 15, at Holy Rosary Hall. Confirmation Mass is Sunday, June 26 at…
Searching in the Spirit Youth Camp
Searching in the Spirit, our annual post-confirmation training event, will take place July 4-8 at Camp Jubilee at the base of Mt. Seymour for youth ages 12 & 13 who will have been confirmed by this summer. Searching in the Spirit provides youth and adults with formation in discipleship, and challenges participants to live…
Understanding the Liturgy
The Catholic Mass is the central act of worship in the life of a Catholic, but few are aware of what it means. While some Catholics may know the prayers and responses said in the liturgy, many do not know their significance or historical development. The true beauty of Mass is seen when you break…
Journey to Mercy – A World Youth Day Celebration
Over 400 young adults from the Archdiocese of Vancouver will attend the next World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, this July. An evening of prayer, music, talks, fellowship and food to celebrate WYD 2016 will take place at St. Patrick’s Parish, Vancouver on Friday, May 27, from 6-11pm. Special guests include Archbishop Miller, Fr. Thomas…
Couples Connect: A Deeper Bond
A workshop to help couples better understand each other and develop a deeper connection. Through teaching moments, demonstration, and practice, this six-week workshop provides couples with a unique opportunity to practice the skills learned and receive feedback from counsellors. Couples will learn how to manage and work through conflict, increase sexual intimacy, fondness and…
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Bill C-14: What do I need to know?
Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director and International Chair of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, will speak about Bill C-14: Medical Aid in Dying. What is Bill C-14 all about? Does it protect conscience rights for doctors or institutions? Will it lead to elder abuse? Is it only for people who are dying? Find out on Thursday, May…
Ecuador Earthquake Second Collection
A violent earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, struck Ecuador on Saturday April 16. A special collection will be held on the weekend of May 7/8. Please keep Ecuador in your prayers and give generously. If you would like to donate immediately to Development and Peace, please visit www.devp.org or contact 1-888-664-3387. rcav.org/prayer-and-humanitarian-appeals/
Project Advance Annual Appeal
In this Holy Year dedicated to Mercy, please support our annual appeal, Project Advance, which helps us meet the pressing material and spiritual needs of our parishes and ministries that assist so many in our Archdiocese. Let us bring the light of hope to others, as Pope Francis is asking us to do. The…