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 are able [...]

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.

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:  Daniel Poulin
Wednesday 4 March
Ember Wednesday
7:30 am:  RIP David Akhurst
7:30 pm:  Fr. Geddes
Thursday [...]

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 circumstances, he must [...]

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; the [...]

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
Ash Wednesday
7:30 am: Jackie Labbé
7:30 pm: RIP VTMS & Holy Family
Thursday 26 February
Thursday after [...]

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 that all [...]

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. Peter
7:30 pm: RIP Domo Livich
Thursday 19 February
Feria
7:30 am: In Thanksgiving
9:00 am: Theresa Lomax
Friday 20 February
Feria
7:30 [...]

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.