February is Catholic Press Month and with it comes the annual Catholic Press Collection. 2016 also marks the 105th anniversary of the Catholic Press Association. On Feb. 6-7, there will be a second collection at all parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This is a great opportunity for parishioners to show their appreciation for…
Warm Clothing Needed for Men’s Hostel
Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel at 828 Cambie St. serves 102 men every night. During the cold season donation of warm clothing is needed: winter jackets (any size), underwear (sizes below XL), socks, belts, toques, gloves, scarves, sweaters (any size), work boots and runners (sizes 9 to 12), pants (sizes 34 and under), shirts (any…
2016 City of Vancouver Homeless Count (March 9-10)
Catholic Charities encourages the faithful to volunteer for the 2016 City of Vancouver Homeless Count the evening of Wednesday, March 9, or daytime Thursday, March 10. By volunteering for the count, you help gather valuable information that governments, service providers, community groups and funders use to plan programs to address homelessness and measure our…
Warm Clothing Needed for Men’s Hostel
Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel at 828 Cambie St. serves 102 men every night. During the cold season donation of warm clothing is needed: winter jackets (any size), underwear (sizes below XL), socks, belts, toques, gloves, scarves, sweaters (any size), work boots and runners (sizes 9 to 12), pants (sizes 34 and under), shirts (any…
Prison Ministry Christmas Cards and 2016 Calendar Drive
Catholic Charities Justice Services (CCJS) is seeking donations of your surplus unused Christmas Cards and 2016 Calendars for prisoners. Calendars may be wall, desk, or appointment calendars. Please ensure donations are of a modest theme, suitable for prison chapels. Collection points: St. Mary’s Chilliwack, St. Joseph’s Mission, St. Nicholas Langley, Our Lady of Good…
Donations to Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel Clothing Room
The Men’s Hostel has a Clothing Room which is used every day by their guests. During this winter season, the clothing room is in particular need of the following items for men: winter jackets (any size), underwear (sizes below XL), socks, belts, toques, sweaters (any size), work boots and runners (sizes 9 to 12),…
Think of the Seafarers at Christmas
Please extend an act of God’s love to sailors who will be spending their Christmas in Vancouver, away from their families. Christmas gifts are a warm, caring and loving way to make a sailor’s loneliness more tolerable. Tired of shopping? Just make a cheque out to “Archdiocese of Vancouver Fr. John Eason,” put “Sailors Gift”…
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…
Agape needs volunteers
Volunteers Needed for Agape Street Ministry, a Street Outreach for women struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and those working in prostitution. Volunteer training and support provided. Call Vicki at 604-215-4115.
Emergency collection for Syrian refugees
Archbishop Miller has approved an emergency collection at all Masses the weekend of Oct. 4 for the Syrian refugees. Funds raised in the collection will be distributed among three Catholic agencies with operating programs assisting Syrian refugees in their countries of asylum: the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, the Catholic Near East…