Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome. You will develop a deeper relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit and enhance your life. It starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:15 pm on Mondays starting September 14-November 23, 2020. For more information and registration please contact Richard Rochard at 604-219-0156 or email at rarochard@gmail.com or Margaret Fleming at margfleming@telus.net or 604-272-1231.
Monday, Sep 14, 2020 – Monday, Nov 23, 2020
Sep 14 – Nov 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
St. Paul’s Parish address: 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond
The Journey Discipleship Course provides a safe place for people to talk about their lives and receive the love and support of God and others. Each evening consists of worship, teaching, and small groups. These confidential, gender-specific groups incorporate prayer and mutual support with the goal of helping individuals experience a deeper relationship with Jesus. There are weekly reading assignments for reflection, study, and prayer.
This course is for anyone willing to be open with others about their life, and who desires to deepen their relationship with Jesus. All of us have a need for love and connection – with God and with other people. The Journey is for people ready to take the next step in intimacy with God and connection to brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter virtual weekend experience is coming to you this October.
If you desire to restore communication & rekindle romance, this weekend is for you; no travel required and from the comfort of your own home!
This weekend is presented by a team of 3 couples and a priest who will help you to:
learn tools to make your relationship a priority
communicate from the heart and grow in intimacy
renew your commitment to each other and value the precious gift of your marriage
Did you know this weekend is open to priests and religious too? This weekend experience can help priests and religious growth in their relationships with their communities. No fee for priests & religious.
Schedule:
Friday, October 16, 7 – 8:45 pm
Saturday, October 17, 8 am – 9 pm
Sunday, October 18, 8 am – 3:15 pm
It sounds intense but it is a weekend guaranteed to transform your marriage (or you can get your old relationship back!). Rest assured, you won’t be staring at your screen the entire time either. The weekend flows nicely between screen presentations and couple work (time off-screen.)
Registration deadline: Friday, October 9, 2020
The registration cost is $125. The zoom link will be sent to registrants.
Join us on September 23rd at 1pm for Dialogue on Aging’s first Fall Virtual Public Presentation Session!
This session will include mini-presentations from our exhibitors (to be announced), our feature presentation – “Maximizing Your Brain’s Health in Uncertain Times” by Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava, and opportunities for dialogue and Q&A with faculty.
Dialogue on Aging is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and the Vancouver Foundation.
During these trying times, we take a step back and reflect on our roles in life and society. If you are looking for a change in careers, please consider some open roles in the Archdiocese. The link below leads to employment opportunities listed in the job portal of the Church. Thank you for considering joining the RCAV, and Catholic charities and schools.
The recent tragedy in Lebanon has made its citizens carry an even harder burden, on top of political turmoil, economic woes, and a national state of a medical emergency. Please read Archbishop Miller’s official statement for the Archdiocese of Greater Vancouver, and how we Christians can help the Lebanese people. Statement on the Explosion in Lebanon.
Are you ready to get to know Jesus as your friend? Are you ready to deepen your relationship with him? Let us show you how much Jesus loves you and how you can live your daily lives in a relationship with him! The purpose of the Summer Retreat for Grade 8 Youth is to lead young people into a deeper understanding and relationship with Jesus Christ – through identifying practical ways and ideas on growing in holiness and into regular (daily) practices that will strengthen and deepen the relationship with God – through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Presented as a virtual (online) retreat, we will pray, share stories, talks, and spend time sharing and growing in faith together in small groups. This is a great opportunity to grow together in faith, fun, and fellowship!
August 7 & 8, 2020
Friday 7 – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4:30 pm (with a mid-day break)
5 sessions via Zoom
Cost: $15, individual registrations welcome
Summer 2020 looks a little different than any of us expected. So how do we make the most of being at home as a family? It starts with understanding each other better.
In this workshop, parishioners from the Archdiocese of Vancouver Frances and Matt Maddalozzo, talk about the role of parents in their kid’s lives as they discover their own faith, plus how we can grow in our efforts of showing Christ’s love to them.
When life gets busy, it is easy for married couples to forget about date nights. We would like to invite you and your spouse to set a weekly date night to reconnect and build a more joyful family by thriving as a couple. Register below to join us for The Marriage Course, a 7-week program produced by Alpha International, for couples “seeking practical support to strengthen their relationship, keep the spark alive and stay connected.”
August 13 – September 24, 2020
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:15 p.m.
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration is Free.
Please click on this page for more information and to register.
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The My House Workshop for Men is a 3-day (July 9 to July 11) confidential, intensive for men striving to overcome and heal from unwanted sexual behaviors. It is geared to maximize your investment of time and money, as it will enhance the work you might have started or jump start your journey towards healing.
The intensive includes a whole person approach from modern neuroscience to the emotional and spiritual underpinnings of compulsive sexual behaviors. The education and small group discussions are led by top Catholic and Christian experts.
Through our channels, you can find original content, events, workshops, and resources, no matter where you are in your faith. You can also find the best of curated videos, podcasts, and more from Catholic partners all over North America.
To all Parishioners and the faithful, please note that the Parish office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st, for the Canada Day holiday. The office will be back to regular hours on July 2nd. Thank you for understanding.
PRAYER GROUP – We will meet online this Thursday, July 2nd at 7:30 pm. Virtual Prayer Meeting with songs, Praise & Worship, prayers. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Alfred Ho: 604-987-5265
FIREWOOD NEEDED – For an elderly couple – If you or anyone you know has firewood to spare, green or dry, around 1.5 feet in length, please contact the parish office – 604-985-1962. Thank you!
Your prayers are requested for Jim Alden, Meliton Carolino, Tony Ceraldi, Marjorie Corcoran, Gaetana Di Francesco, Maria Dos Santos, Anne Edwards, Thelma Fairleigh, Margaret Geraghty, Mark Hamilton, Frank Kilian, Cecilia Lam, John Magee, Cecily McLarnin, Ariel Nonan, Diego Nunez, Leo O’Neill, Jeff Patterson, Philip Sakhrani, Desi Santos, John Toljanich & Jarrod Wiesner.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr Virgil Billesberger of our parish, husband of Mary, who died on Monday, June 22, 2020. Please keep the family in your prayers too.
