In consultation with the Superiors of the FSSP, the 4:30 pm Mass at Saint Ann’s in Abbotsford will be discontinued in October in favour of an earlier Mass time in nearby Aldergrove, at 1:00 pm, under the care of Father William Ashley, newly appointed pastor of the parish of Saints Joachim and Ann. The last [...]

The feast of the Holy Family, our patronal feast, falls on Sunday 10 January. The schedule of services will follow the regular Sunday schedule, and there will be a potluck celebration after the 10:30 am High Mass.
The parish will be providing ham for the potluck, so we ask those who will be attending to sign [...]

Homes are traditionally blessed during the Octave of Epiphany (6–13 January). The blessing  is done with exorcised Epiphany Holy Water, blessed chalk, and exorcised incense (frankincense with myrrh).
Since for the most part we all live quite a distance from one another, priority will be given to homes that haven’t yet been blessed, then to those [...]

The Vancouver Traditional Mass Society will hold its AGM on Sunday 13 December, in the hall of Holy Family Church after the High Mass. Our guest speaker is Father John Zuhlsdorf (better known as ‘Fr. Z’), whose award-winning blog What Does the Prayer Really Say? provides ‘slavishly accurate liturgical translations and frank commentary on Catholic [...]

We are pleased to announce that with the gracious permission of Archbishop Miller, and the blessing of Cardinal Murphy O’Connor of Westminster, England, Holy Family Parish (Vancouver and Abbotsford) has been given official permission to revive the Archconfraternity of Saint Stephen server guild for the Traditional Latin Mass. The object of our Guild will be [...]

Your generous donations have made it possible to begin restoration work on our pipe organ. The parts were ordered from the original company, which is still in business in Germany and services these organs. A series of leather pouches will be replaced, and a thorough cleaning and tuning done. Broken and worn out pieces will [...]

Our annual Lenten Meal takes place on Sunday 22 March, Laetare Sunday, after the 10:30 am High Mass. Proceeds from the lunch will go to the Franciscan Sisters of Atonement who work tirelessly to feed the poor in downtown Vancouver. Please give generously.
The Kolping Society will also give a brief presentation about the life and [...]

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 [...]

Dear Families,
As we begin a new year, we should give thanks to the Lord above for all that He has provided for us, though we are most unworthy. First on the list is that we now have a full-fledged parish for the ‘Extraordinary Form’ of the Roman Rite, served by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint [...]

The 3rd Sunday in Advent (14 December 2008) is so named from the opening words of the Introit of this day’s Mass:
Gaudete in Domino Semper! Iterum dico, gaudete!
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I say, rejoice!
Where available, rose-coloured vestments are used, to symbolise the fact that the penitential observances of the season are suspended for [...]