On Sunday, May 9, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, will be honouring couples celebrating milestone anniversaries: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage.

On behalf of Archbishop Miller, we are excited to invite you to the 2021 Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass. We will be live streaming the Mass and invite you and your family to join us.

The Mass will be celebrated for each couple with a special blessing at the end. At the time of the blessing, we will list the names of all the couples that have registered for the Mass. At end of the Mass, we will show a collage of pictures of all the couples.

Deadline to submit names and pictures for the livestream will be Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 pm. Deadline to receive a certificate is May 9. All certificates will be mailed. Register online for for free at beholdvancouver.org/events/marriage-anniversary-mass-2021​​​​​​

The RCAV invites us all to “Joy of the Family” Week starting May 10 up to May 14, 2021. In celebration of the Year of the Family and National Week for Life and the Family, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is hosting 5 virtual events for families. We will celebrate families with a video, play Kahoot, Archbishop Miller will answer questions, we will have TikTok videos and finish with a family rosary. This event is organized by the Ministries and Outreach Office and ecclesial movements and new communities.

Details on the landing page here: https://family.rcav.org/week/

Monday, May 10 : Introduction and Celebration of the Family Video
Tuesday, May 11: Family Kahoot! game
Wednesday, May 12: Children ask Archbishop Miller
Thursday, May 13: Family Tik-Tok Challenge
Friday, May 14: Family Rosary and Blessing from Archbishop Miller

Come and be part of an exciting adventure with other school families and parishioners:

Thursday, June 10, 2021  + Times:

Tee offs starting at 12:00 p.m.

Dinner Pick Ups. 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Online Auction & Dinner. 7:00 p.m.

Location: Gleneagles Golf Course 6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Dinner Pick Up:

Andrew’s on 8th (279 East 8th Street) Your choice of Vegetarian Lasagna or BBQ Ribs

To register or for more information visit: http://www.holytrinityschool.ca

Join us on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm for ​​​​a Dr. Gordon Neufeld video course with Q&A facilitated by Kevin Bredeman, M.A.

The task of turning children into adults has never been more daunting. An adolescent is neither child nor adult – and therein lies much of the difficulty, turbulence, confusion, and challenge. They need us, yet need to not need us. We are their best bet, yet their instincts are to resist us.

Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events

On Sunday, May 9, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, will be honouring couples celebrating milestone anniversaries: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage.
On behalf of Archbishop Miller, we are excited to invite you to the 2021 Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass. We will be live streaming the Mass and invite you and your family to join us.
The Mass will be celebrated for each couple with a special blessing at the end. At the time of the blessing, we will list the names of all the couples that have registered for the Mass. At end of the Mass, we will show a collage of pictures of all the couples.
Deadline to submit names and pictures for the livestream will be Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 pm. Deadline to receive a certificate is May 9. All certificates will be mailed. Register online for for free at beholdvancouver.org/events/marriage-anniversary-mass-2021

Join us for an evening online with Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE, the Dean of Science and Sustainability at Aquinas College in Michigan, as she reflects on the Special Anniversary Year of Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Home). What new opportunities for ecological conversion and fraternity is the Catholic Church calling forth for us as individuals and a global community? Join us on Friday, April 30 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Zoom. Register for free at beholdvancouver.org/events

BE INSPIRED by moments of reflection, testimonies and sharing in the light of a spirituality of unity. CONNECT with other young adults across the United States and Canada that like you are looking to deepen their spiritual lives and make a better world. LEARN how you can face darkness and FIND the light necessary to make the right choices. Join us on Saturday, April 3, from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Organized by the Youth for a United World of the Focolare Movement.
Join us by clicking on this link.

On Monday afternoon (Update March 29, 2021), the Provincial Health Officer HAS SUSPENDED indoor gatherings and worship services due to the rising cases of Covid 19.

Reception of the Holy Eucharist will still be available outside of the Chapel and will observe Social Distancing, during these times:

Holy Thursday: 7:00 to 8:00 pm (evening)
Good Friday : 4:00 to 5:00 pm (later afternoon)
Holy Saturday: 9:00 to 9:30 pm (late evening)
Easter Sunday: 8:00 to 9:00 AM and 10:00 to 11:00 AM (morning)

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

God bless,
Fr. Mark

Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph, beginning Dec. 8, 2020 and ending Dec. 8, 2021, in honour of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church. The Pope established a Year of St. Joseph, who with the Canadian Martyrs is one of Canada’s patron saints, so that “every member of the faithful, following his example, may strengthen their life of faith daily in the complete fulfillment of God’s will.” Visit rcav.org/stjoseph to learn more.

Catholics are invited to be vaccinated, both in keeping with the dictates of their conscience and in contributing to the common good by promoting the health and safety of others. The CCCB Note of 9 March 2021 simply restates the position outlined by the Holy See in its Note of December 21, 2020 regarding the use of vaccines. All COVID-19 vaccines that are medically approved by the relevant health authorities may be licitly received by Catholics. Since there is currently no choice of vaccine being offered, Catholics in good conscience, may receive the vaccine that is available and offered to them. Read more at rcav.org/coronavirus

Join the Filipino Community in celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines. Through a Quarterly Virtual Celebration, go down memory lane and appreciate how the Filipinos received the Catholic faith which they are now actively witnessing to in more than 210 countries all over the world. Watch cultural presentations, exhortations and testimonies of why faith is so strong among Filipinos. For more information visit filipinoministry.ca or email filipinoministry@rcav.org. This event takes place Friday, April 16 at 6:00 pm. Register online at filipinoministry.ca

Join us for an online series hosted by the RCAV’s Ministry to Divorced and Separated including small-group discussion, Stations of the Cross, online rosary, and presentations. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events

The Archdiocese of Vancouver received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to a recent Internet email phishing scam. Imposters, posing as priests and using email addresses that are similar to those of our priests, have been emailing people asking for personal donations, gift cards, and other forms of financial assistance.

Never respond to emails requesting Google Play cards, iTunes cards, or any other form of personal financial assistance, even if it appears to be from a priest, deacon, religious, parish staff or bishop. If you have any doubt, please contact the sender by other means to verify any requests.

Last year’s Lenten Retreat was attended by over 700 faithful from the Archdiocese of Vancouver and beyond. This year, you and your family are invited to attend a special evening of faith to prepare for the holiest week of the year. Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV is America’s preeminent writer on Ignatian spiritual direction and discernment. He will join us virtually from Denver to speak on prayer through meditation and contemplation. His clear and practical approach will invite us into the imaginative scenes of scripture and the characters we encounter throughout Holy Week. We will also hear personal reflections from Sister Mary Sabina DeMuth as well as Lisa and Makani Marquis. Join us on Friday, March 26 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm online. Register for free at beholdvancouver.org/events

Please keep in your prayers, the repose of the soul of
ELENA ILAGAN OF OUR PARISH.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her O Lord,
And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her.
May Her Souls And The Souls Of All The Faithful Departed,
Through The Mercy Of God, Rest In Peace. Amen