Monthly Archive for February, 2009

Lenten Retreats

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 [...]

Stations of the Cross

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.

Pro-Life Vigil

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 and Confirmation updates

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 [...]

Ash Wednesday, 25 February

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; [...]

Fasting & Abstinence

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 [...]

Ladies’ Appreciation Night, 14 February

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.

Confirmation

Candidates for Confimation should submit copies of Baptismal & First Holy Communion certificates as soon as possible. Confirmation will take place sometime in June or July (depending on the Archbishop’s schedule). Parents should register their sons or daughters as soon as possible. Candidates must be at least eleven years of age. Contact the Parish office [...]

First Confession & Holy Communion

All children having reached the age of reason (normally at seven years of age) should be preparing to make their First Confession. This should be done at least several weeks before First Holy Communion (preferably several months before). Please submit baptismal certificates for your children with regard to First Holy Communion, and register your children [...]

Confraternity of Saint Peter

What is the Confraternity of Saint Peter? It is a society which gathers those who feel close to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and who wish to support its charism through prayers and sacrifices. Thus, the Confraternity contributes to the service of the Church, through supporting numerous vocations, the sanctification of priests and their [...]

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