Information upated, 7 March Lenten Retreat for Youths and Young Adults Saturday 21 March, beginning with Holy Mass at 9:00 am and concluding at 3:00 pm. This retreat is open to all ages from 12 to 30. Please bring clothing suitable for playing sports. Lunch will be potluck: please notify the parish of what you [...]
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Every Friday evening during Lent, beginning at 7:00 pm, we will pray the Stations according to the prayers composed by Saint Francis of Assisi, who suffered the stigmata for the glory of God and salvation of souls. Followed immediately by Low Mass.
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Sunday 1 March 1st Sunday in Lent 8:00 am: John Akhurst 10:30 am: Pro populo 4:30 pm: Raymond Monday 2 March Monday of the 1st Week of Lent 7:30 am: RIP Johannes Water 7:30 pm: RIP Ersilia Bartolone Tuesday 3 March Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent 7:30 am: RIP Giacinta Cappellano 9:00 am: [...]
The next monthly Pro-Life Mass and Vigil will be held at Star of the Sea parish, 1153 Fir Street, White Rock on Saturday 7 March. Mass is at 9:00 am, followed by vigil at a nearby abortion facility.
First Communion preparation Children preparing for first Holy Communion should now begin to make their first confessions. First Holy Communion will take place on May 24th. Parents, please contact one of the priests with regard to preparations for first confession. Confirmation Archbishop Miller has indicated that due to conflicting schedules and a number of other [...]
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Day of Fasting and Abstinence. 7:30 am and 7:30 pm Masses There will be blessing and imposition of ashes at the beginning of each Mass. Parishioners are reminded that Abstinence and Fasting must be observed on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday. Abstinence binds (i.e. is obligatory for) those who have completed their 14th year; [...]
Sunday 22 February Quinquagesima Sunday 8:00: Pope Benedict XVI 10:30: Pro populo 4:30: RIP Matt Bailo Monday 23 February Saint Peter Damian, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor of the Church 7:30 am: Liam Mulholland 7:30 pm: Legion of Mary Tuesday 24 February Saint Matthias, Apostle 7:30 am: John Akhurst 9:00 am: Christian Rumpf Wednesday 25 February [...]
As the season of Lent approaches, it is wise to remind ourselves of the Church’s requirements regarding fasting and abstinence. General Laws of Fasting and Abstinence from the Code of Canon Law (1983) Canon 1249 All Christ’s faithful are obliged by divine law, each in his or her own way, to do penance. However, so [...]
Sunday 15 February Sexagesima Sunday 8:00: Cecelia Upton & Family 10:30: Pro populo 4:30: Cristina Licaros Monday 16 February Feria 7:30 am: Michael Seifert 7:30 pm: Maurice & Marguerite Lett Tuesday 17 February Feria 7:30 am: Lynn Miller 9:00 am: Anna Tarko Wednesday 18 February Saint Simeon, Bishop & Martyr 7:30 am: Confraternity of St. [...]
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Ladies’ Appreciation Dinner & Dance on Saturday 14 February. Come waltz the night away! Reception at 6:00 pm, with Dinner at 7:00 pm. Please ask one of the priests for ticket and contact information.
