Monthly Archive for September, 2010

Michaelmas, 29 September

The feast of the Dedication of Saint Michael the Archangel will be celebrated on Wednesday 29 September, with High Mass at 7:30pm. Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae coelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in [...]

Reminder: Fraser Valley Mass change

As reported previously, the 4:30 Sunday Mass in Abbotsford has been discontinued. In its place, residents of the Fraser Valley are encouraged to attend the regular Sunday Latin Mass at the parish of Saints Joachim and Ann, 2827 273rd Street in Aldergrove, offered by Father William Ashley, at 1:00pm.

Masses, 26 September – 2 October 2010

Sunday 26 September 18th Sunday after Pentecost 8:00: RIP Otto Hajek 10:30: Pro populo 4:30: Anna O’Brien Monday 27 September Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 7:30 am: Alexander Savin 7:30 pm: Renardo Choszcz Tuesday 28 September Saint Wenceslaus, Duke & Martyr 7:30 am: Tim Mackey 9:00 am: Andrzey Zolnowski Wednesday 29 September Dedication of Saint [...]

Sanctuary renovations

In the latest stage of renovations of the sanctuary at Holy Family parish, the crucifix that previously was located directly over the high altar has been moved and hung above the sanctuary, and in its previous position has been hung a new painting of the Holy Family by Michal Janek, and gilt has been applied [...]

Ember days of September

Wednesday 22, Friday 24, and Saturday 25 September, 2010. Four times a year, the Church sets aside the Ember Days. These quarterly periods take place around the beginnings of the natural seasons.  These days are spent fasting and partially abstaining—voluntary since the 1983 Code of Canon Law—in penance, and are days favoured for priestly ordinations, [...]

Masses, 29–25 September 2010

Father Geddes is away until 7 October. Please note changes to weekday Mass schedule. Sunday 19 September 17th Sunday after Pentecost 8:00: Corey MacVicar 10:30: Pro populo 4:30:  Margaret Peterson Monday 20 September Saints Eustace and Companions, Martyrs 7:30 am: Hans Willi Waters Tuesday 21 Septemnber Saint Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 7:30 am: Holy Souls [...]

Archbishop Miller’s pastoral visit

Archbishop J. Michael Miller will make a pastoral visit to Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, 14 September, for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the third anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s motu proprio on the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, Summorum Pontificum. Solemn High Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 [...]

Masses, 12–18 September 2010

Father Geddes will be on vacation, from 15 September to 7 October. Please note changes to Mass schedule. Sunday 12 September 16th Sunday after Pentecost 8:00: RIP Cepriam, Eusebia and Gabriel Cea 10:30: Pro populo 4:30: Mary Byrne Monday 13 September Feria 7:30 am: Alena Wiencek 7:30 pm: Greg & Kim Mackford & Family Tuesday [...]

Masses, 5–11 September 2010

Sunday 5 September 15th Sunday after Pentecost 8:00: RIP Leonido da Silva 10:30: Pro populo 4:30: Pricilla Susan Monday 6 September Feria 7:30 am: RIP Grzegorz Szuminski 9:00 am: RIP Mel Upton Tuesday 7 September Feria 7:30 am: RIP John Krische Wednesday 8 September Nativity of Our Lady (Commemoration of Saint Adrian, Martyr) 7:30 am: [...]

Guest speaker Barbara Spencer

On Sunday 12 September, Barbara Spencer, president of the non-profit organization Care for Kids La Paz, will give a talk in the church hall after the 10:30 am High Mass. Care for Kids La Paz is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families in La Paz, Mexico. The presentation will focus on [...]