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 [...]

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 [...]

Sunday 30 November is Kolping Memorial Day. The Kolping Society will celebrate with a special luncheon in the hall for all Kolping Members after the 10:30 am Mass. For more information, please ask one of the priests for contact information.

We are in need of servers for the 9:00 am Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact one of the priests if you are able to help.

The Archdiocese’s centennial celebration will take place at GM Place on 23 November. Tickets are free, and a sign-up sheet for tickets is on the parish bulletin board. Marc Cardinal Ouellet of Quebec City will preach. Volunteers are needed to carry the banner during the Grand Procession. Those interested should ask one of the priests [...]

Holy Family Church, founded by Father Peter Riffel, OMI, was dedicated in 1948. It was built and maintained by Vancouver’s German-speaking Catholic community, and stands as a testament to the faithfulness of generations of German-speaking Catholics, as well as many others who have come to worship in the church in recent years. It is with [...]

Our Holy Family Parish Youth Group will meet for the first time Saturday 18 October, from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Traditional Learning Academy, 1189 Rochester Avenue, Coquitlam. Those in the Vancouver area who need a ride are asked to contact the Parish office at 604-255-5026 at least one week in advance. This group [...]

Our Holy Family Parish Young Adult Group will have its first meeting on Saturday 18 October, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Holy Family Church basement; please use the side entrance from the parking lot. The group is for any man or woman between the ages of 18 and 30. Meetings will be held [...]

Sunday 12 October, after the 9:00 am Mass at Holy Family. Tulips, daffodils, etc. at $5 per package. Proceeds to Birthright, assisting expectant mothers in crisis and their babies. Thank you for your support.

The Hispanic community of Holy Family invites you to take part in a Latin-American festival from noon until around six o’clock, Monday 1 September, in the church parking lot. There will be a variety of displays representing different Latin-American countries, each with its own unique cuisine which will be available to sample and share. Come [...]