February 14 is St. Valentine’s Day as well as a day for preparations for the Lunar New Year, but on this day we also begin the liturgical season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Lent has two major purposes: it calls us to a deeper appreciation of our baptism promises and it emphasizes a spirit of…
The Meaning of Holy Communion
The Eucharist is the most important of the seven sacraments, because it is in this and in no other sacrament that we receive the very body and blood, soul and divinity of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. There are many graces that flow from the faithful reception of this most sublime of sacraments. Communion then is…
Ordinations at the Cathedral.
We just had two ordinations, one to the diaconate and one to the priesthood. This is indeed a cause for great joy for the Church of Vancouver and for the Cathedral! In ordinations three men were ordained and in both cases one of each will serve here at the Cathedral. We are especially grateful for…
Faith Seeking Understanding.
By Fr. Pablo Santa Maria The importance of ongoing education about our faith. In the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium Pope Francis reminds the Church that she is called to be “permanently in a state of mission.” If we recall, some of the last words that Our Lord Spoke to His disciples before His Ascension was…
Communion, Marriage and Divorce
Who can receive Holy Communion at Mass? None of us are truly worthy of such a great gift but God’s grace makes us worthy and prepares us to receive this sublime gift through which we are united to Christ and find salvation. We are reminded of this reality at Mass when we prepare for Holy…
Christmas Mass Schedule
Come and join us as we celebrate the birthday of Our Saviour! Christmas Eve: Saturday December 24: 5:10 PM, 9 PM, & 12 Midnight (Christmas Concert before Mass at 11 PM). Christmas Day: Sunday December 25: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 5 PM, 6:30 PM (Spanish), & 8 PM.
Baptism Preparation for Parents
The next Baptism Preparation 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, September 17 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Rosary Hall. Please contact the office to register. Baptism Prep sessions are held once a month.
September 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, September 17 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Hall. Please contact the office to register. Baptism Prep sessions are held once a month.
Baptism Prep in August
The next Baptism preparation 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, August 13, 10:00 to 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Hall. Please contact the office to register. The September class will be on Sat….
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
The next Baptism Prep 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, August 13, 10:00 to 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Hall. Please contact the office to register. Baptism Prep sessions are held once a month. The next class will…