Our 2015 PROJECT ADVANCE APPEAL officially begins this weekend, May 2 & 3. “Live Gratefully, Give Generously” that is the theme of this year’s appeal. If it sounds familiar, it is because it is a continuation of last year’s message. Project Advance is the key annual appeal for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. It is crucial to the Church’s mission…
Month: April 2015
17 Annual FOCUS ON LIFE Gala Dinner
The 17 Annual FOCUS ON LIFE Gala Dinner with Archbishop Miller will be held at the Italian Cultural Center, 3075 Slocan St. Monday May 25 – Doors 6pm, Dinner is at 6:30pm. Invite a friend and support the annual fundraising event which enables Pro-life to continue life-affirming media initiatives. Please call or email the parish office to order your ticket. $70…
Birthright Mass and Reception
BIRTHRIGHT MASS in Honor of Our Lady, at Holy Rosary Cathedral – Saturday, May 9, beginning with the Rosary at 11:40am, Mass at 12:10pm and followed by refreshments at Holy Rosary Hall after the Mass. Donations of finger foods appreciated. Everyone welcome.
Ordination of Deacon Paul Goo
On Saturday, May 23 at 12 noon Deacon Paul Goo will be ordained to the holy order of priesthood by Archbishop J. Michael Miller. All are welcome to this solemn and joyous event. Reception with first blessings will be held at Rosary Hall immediately after the ordination. Deacon Paul also asks for your prayers that he may be “meek and humble…
Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
On Friday May 15, 7pm: Lucio Choi, Davide Lanzani. Larry Lynn and Mark McGuckin will be ordained by Archbishop J. Michael Miller to the transitional diaconate. Join us as we welcome these young men into the next phase of their journey towards priesthood. We urge you also to pray for them during their time of preparation.
Monday Night Review Program
Monday Night Review “What Catholics Really Believe”- This presentation runs until May 25th. Admission free. Refreshments served. All welcome. Hosted by the CWL.
Memorial Mass for Archbishop Roussin
Let us remember in our prayers the repose of the soul of Archbishop Emeritus Raymond Roussin, SM who passed away in Winnipeg on April 24. He was appointed Archbishop of Vancouver by Pope John Paul II on January 10, 2004 and faithfully and courageously served our Archdiocese until 2009. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Friday, May…
Archbishop Emeritus Raymond Roussin RIP
Please pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Archbishop Raymond, who passed away this morning in Winnipeg. He was 75 and had been under the care of his sister, Mrs. Lucille Lang. Archbishop Raymond led the Archdiocese of Vancouver so courageously from 2004-2009. Below is a report from the BC Catholic: The Marianist…
Confirmation for Adults in June
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 10, 17 & 24, at Holy Rosary Hall. Confirmation Mass is Sunday June 28 at…
Upcoming Concert will premiere Denis Bédard composition
We welcome back Vancouver saxophone virtuoso Julia Nolan to this concert featuring transcriptions of works by Handel, Schubert and Marcello, and new works by Denis Bédard. For tickets call 604-682- 6774, ext. 5 or email hrc@shaw.ca .