On Sunday 1 November last year, the children of our parish celebrated with an All Saints Parade. It was such a success that we have decided to have the parade again this year on Sunday 31 October. Parish families are all encouraged to participate. Children will parade in costume, make a short presentation about the [...]
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This week, relics of Saint John Marie Vianney, the ‘Curé of Ars’, including his incorrupt heart, will visit several parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. If not noted below, please contact the parish to confirm at what times the relics will be available for veneration. Sunday 3 October Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver Throughout the day [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
On Saturday 22 May, the vigil of Pentecost, Father Garrick Huang FSSP, of our Parish, was ordained to the priesthood in Lincoln, Nebraska—home of the Fraternity’s North American seminary—, by Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz. The newly-ordained Father Huang will be offering Holy Mass at Holy Family on Sunday 13 June at 10:30 am after which a [...]
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 [...]
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Guest speaker Father Isaac Mary Relyea, a Franciscan priest, will lead the parish mission, preaching at all Masses on Sunday 29 November, and then delivering talks following morning and evening Mass, Monday–Thursday. Prior to becoming a priest, Father Isaac was a ‘wayward son’, living in contradiction to Christ’s teaching. Due to his Mother’s prayer and [...]
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.
Sunday 26 October. Beginning with 11:00 am German Mass by Father Benno Burghardt and a Kolping Society reception in the church Hall. For further information, ask one of the priests for contact information. For more information about the international Catholic educational and action-oriented organisation founded by Blessed Adolph Kolping, see the website of the Kolping [...]
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Holy Family Parish will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of its Church Dedication, its Kirchweihfest, on Sunday 9 November, beginning with a Solemn Latin High Mass at 11:00 am and followed by a catered Luncheon at 1:00 pm. At the same time, we will celebrate Father Benno Burghardt’s 30 years of service as pastor of Holy [...]
