The opening of the Berlin wall was a key event in bringing down the terror of communism in Europe associated with this time was the velvet or gentle Revolution Czechoslovakia in 1989. One of the key figures in the nonviolent revolution was Vaclav Havel, the first president of former Czechoslovakia after it gained its freedom…
Month: November 2015
Priestly Ordination
Join us in celebration and prayer during the Mass of Ordination of Deacon Davide Lanzani and Deacon Larry Lynn on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral. This is sure to be a large gathering so please arrive early for a seat!
Volunteers Needed for Agape Street Ministry
Agape Street Ministry is a Street Outreach for women struggling with drug and alcohol addictions and for those working in prostitution. We invite all to consider sharing the love of Jesus with these women. Areas in Vancouver, Surrey and Chilliwack are in need of volunteers. Interested individuals need to be 19 years of age…
Global Climate March
Pope Francis is urging us to mobilize to protect our common home, Mother Earth, so let’s make sure Catholics are on the forefront of this global action for climate justice. We show solidarity by joining Development and Peace and other religious and civic groups in the Global Climate March at the Vancouver Art Gallery…
Free Estate Planning Workshop
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…
Ecumenical Advent Service
Christian Churches are hosting an Ecumenical Advent Service that offers Vancouver Christians an opportunity to prepare for the Nativity of the Lord through songs, Scripture readings and prayer. Voices from various Christian traditions will enrich the afternoon. Donations are deeply appreciated and proceeds will be given to Syrian refugees. Reception will follow in the…
Retreat on Year of Mercy
CWL RETREAT – Please come and join us in our Advent Retreat on Saturday, November 28, 8:30am to 1pm. Our speaker, Fr. Denis Flores, will talk about the “Year of Mercy” – on the Catholic Church’s “ mission to be a witness of mercy”. All are welcome. To pre-register, please contact the parish office @ 604-682-6774 by Friday, Nov 27th.
Spiritual Exercises for Women Led by Miles Christi
Spiritual Exercises are a silent retreat based on the proven method of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Priests of Miles Christi, devoted to the preaching of these Ignatian retreats, frequently offer them in a weekend format. Throughout the centuries, the Spiritual Exercises have shown to be an excellent means of sanctification, highly praised by…
Global Climate March at Vancouver Art Gallery
Pope Francis is urging us to mobilize to protect our common home, Mother Earth, so let’s make sure Catholics are on the forefront of this global action for climate justice. We show solidarity by joining Development and Peace and other religious and civic groups in the Global Climate March at the Vancouver Art Gallery…
40 Hour Adoration at the Cathedral
Join us to adore our Lord on Wednesday to Friday Dec 2-4, 8:30am-5pm. Volunteers are needed hourly on all three days. If you can be present for an hour, any hour on the hour between 8am (beginning with Mass at 8am) and 5pm please send email bertilla_hrc@shaw.ca. Your name will be entered on a sign-up…