Holy Family Parish offers Mass and administration of other sacraments in the traditional Latin form of the Roman Rite according to the liturgical norms of 1962. We invite you to learn more about our parish, and to attend our services.
On Saturday, March 23, Pope Francis travelled by helicopter to Castel Gandolfo to meet and have lunch with Pope Emeritus Benedict, the first such meeting between a Pope and his predecessor in the history of the Catholic Church.
Tenebrae of Holy Week
Tenebrae (Matins and Lauds of the Triduum) will be sung at 7:30 a.m. on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, March 28 to 30. Booklets will be provided. This is a beautiful meditation for Lent.
Good Friday video presentation
“The Shroud”: The Burial Cloth of Christ will be shown in the hall after our Good Friday service on March 29.
This is the official film for the 2010 Exposition of the Shroud. See what amazing things scientists have been able to discover from the image of the Shroud of Turin using sophisticated modern technology. (Approximately 50 minutes)
Holy Week and Easter schedule
Palm Sunday, March 24
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday of Holy Week, March 25
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday of Holy Week, March 26
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday of Holy Week, March 27
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Holy Thursday, March 28
7:30 a.m. Sung Tenebrae
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper, followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose until midnight
Good Friday, March 29
7:30 a.m. Sung Tenebrae
12 noon Stations of the Cross
12:30 p.m. Mass of the Presanctified
Holy Saturday, March 30
7:30 a.m. Sung Tenebrae
9 p.m. Easter Vigil (please note that this is an hour earlier than last year)
Easter Sunday, March 31
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Below is the video of the Holy Father’s Installation Mass, which took place on the Feast of St. Joseph. The ceremonies begin at 37 minutes into the video, when Pope Francis descends under the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica to venerate the relics of St. Peter. Various Bishops of the different liturgical rites of the Church accompany him. (To view or download a copy of the booklet for the ceremony, please click here.)
Let’s continue to pray for our Holy Father as he begins to serve the Church as
the 266th Successor of St. Peter, the Vicar of Christ on earth.
O God, the Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, mercifully look upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as the chief Shepherd to preside over Thy Church. We earnestly beg Thee to help him edify, both by word and example, those over whom he has charge, that he may reach everlasting life together with the flock entrusted to him. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
There will be High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for the feast of St. Joseph. The Mass will be preceded at 7 p.m. by a Rosary for His Holiness Pope Francis.
Let us give thanks to St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, for all he has provided to our parish through his powerful intercession.
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O glorious St. Joseph, chaste spouse of Mary and foster father of Jesus, be mindful of us, pray for us, watch over us. We most humbly beg thee, by the love and care thou didst have for Jesus and Mary, to take our affairs, spiritual and temporal, into thy hands. Direct them to the greater glory of God and obtain for us the grace to do and accept His holy will. St. Joseph, protector of Holy Mother Church, pray for us. Amen.
Stations of the Cross …
… at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Sacred Triduum and Easter schedule
A Study of the Book of Revelation: “Thy Kingdom Come”
This course on the Book of Revelation by Jeff Cavins, a Catholic apologist, will be presented with commentary from Fr. Erik Deprey, FSSP, at Holy Family Parish beginning on Saturday, April 6, and continuing every Saturday until June 22 (except for May 4).
In this 11-part DVD series (10 sessions plus an introduction), Jeff Cavins provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the Book of Revelation written by St. John the Apostle (also known as the Book of Apocalypse). Each 50-minute presentation is designed to follow a lesson in the Revelation Study Set, which contains the essential questions and reading assignments for it. It is an intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture. It demonstrates how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. You will also learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent, as well as how the Church interprets Scripture’s references to the Second Coming of Christ: what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history.
Sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (following the 9 a.m. Mass at Holy Family). The cost is $25 for materials. If you would like to attend the course, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer of the church. For more information, please email Fr. Deprey by clicking here.
Installation of new church floor
On Monday, April 8, work will begin on the installation of a new “marmoleum” floor for Holy Family Church. The carpet will be removed and pews set aside for the work. We will have to have Mass in the hall on Sunday, April 14. The whole project will take about seven days. Please keep it in your prayers.
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays: April 14 and 21.
Bake sale
There will be a “Spring Picnic” bake sale on Sunday, April 21, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
In preparation for this, we will be selling in advance books of vouchers that can be used to purchase baked goods during the sale. These books come in $5, $10, $15, and $20 lots. The value of each voucher is 50 cents. Keep them in your bag or wallet so you can pick something up at the sale even if you have forgotten your cash! These will be available every Sunday up to the day of the bake sale.
In addition, we need everyone to pitch in with lots of baked goods. We are looking for many different kinds of goods, ranging from the old favourites to the more specialized dairy/gluten-free as well as Paleo-friendly.
For more information, please phone Vikki Freckelton at 604-848-5402 or click here to email her.
Homeschool concert/showcase
Holy Family is seeking expressions of interest in a homeschool end-of-year concert/showcase.
This is for all Holy Family homeschool students, regardless of which school you are registered with. The children would show what they have been doing during the year, to family, friends, other parishioners, and their homeschool teacher. Their artwork, science projects, drama, music, sewing, or cooking (or anything else) can be put on display.
This event will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m. Please invite your homeschool teacher as well as friends and family. For more information and to organize a time to set up, please contact Vikki Freckelton at 604-567-8286, or click here to email her.
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Details will be forthcoming. Parents, please submit your child’s sponsor forms. The form needs to be signed by the sponsor’s parish if the sponsor is not a member of Holy Family.
Summer parish camp
Our third annual parish campout will be held once again at Fintry Provincial Park on Okanagan Lake, on July 21-25. Information, including costs, is available in the foyer of the church.
Holy Land pilgrimage
Fr. Erik Deprey, FSSP, will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from November 24 to December 7, 2013. To view, download, or print a brochure with itinerary and cost information, please click here.
For more information, please email Susan Kotnik by clicking here.
Announcements, Classes, Devotional life, Masses, Parish life, Pilgrimages
Sunday, March 17
Passion Sunday
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, March 18
Monday of Passion Week (Comm. of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, March 19
St. Joseph (Comm. of Tuesday of Passion Week)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. High Mass (preceded by Rosary for Pope Francis at 7 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 20
Wednesday of Passion Week
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Thursday, March 21
Thursday of Passion Week (Comm. of St. Benedict, Abbot)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, March 22
Friday of Passion Week (Comm. of Our Lady of Sorrows)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 23
Saturday of Passion Week
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, March 24
Palm Sunday
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
O God, the Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, mercifully look upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as the chief Shepherd to preside over Thy Church. We earnestly beg Thee to help him edify, both by word and example, those over whom he has charge, that he may reach everlasting life together with the flock entrusted to him. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Stations of the Cross …
… at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15, and all Fridays in Lent, followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.
“Our Catholic Faith” class on Saturday
Our multimedia course on the basics of our Catholic faith takes place on Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the hall. The course will run until mid-March and is open to non-Catholics and Catholics alike. In addition, any adults thinking about Baptism or Confirmation are warmly invited to speak with Fr. Deprey for more information.
The next class will be on March 16. Topic: Morality.
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays:March 17; April 14 and 21.
Lenten Meal
The Holy Family Ladies Auxiliary will be sponsoring a Lenten Meal on Sunday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day), in the hall after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Proceeds will go to the Missionaries of Charity of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who pray for and work with the poor on Hastings Street in downtown Vancouver. For the meal, it is expected that one would give a donation for the needs of the Missionaries of Charity. Please sign up at the entrance of the church so we have an idea how many people plan to attend.
Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
There will be High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for the feast of St. Joseph.
Let us give thanks to St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, for all he has provided to our parish through his powerful intercession.
Sacred Triduum and Easter schedule
Bake sale
There will be a “Spring Picnic” bake sale on Sunday, April 14, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
In preparation for this, we will be selling in advance books of vouchers that can be used to purchase baked goods during the sale. These books come in $5, $10, $15, and $20 lots. The value of each voucher is 50 cents. Keep them in your bag or wallet so you can pick something up at the sale even if you have forgotten your cash! These will be available every Sunday up to the day of the bake sale.
In addition, we need everyone to pitch in with lots of baked goods. We are looking for many different kinds of goods, ranging from the old favourites to the more specialized dairy/gluten-free as well as Paleo-friendly.
For more information, please phone Vikki Freckelton at 604-848-5402 or click here to email her.
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Details will be forthcoming. Parents, please submit your child’s sponsor forms. The form needs to be signed by the sponsor’s parish if the sponsor is not a member of Holy Family.
Announcements, Classes, Devotional life, Events, Items for sale, Masses, Solemnities & Feasts
Sunday, March 10
Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare Sunday)
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, March 11
Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, March 12
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent (Comm. of St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, March 13
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Thursday, March 14
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, March 15
Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 16
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, March 17
Passion Sunday
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Stations of the Cross …
… at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8, and all Fridays in Lent, followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.
“Our Catholic Faith” class on Saturday
Our multimedia course on the basics of our Catholic faith takes place on Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the hall. The course will run until mid-March and is open to non-Catholics and Catholics alike. In addition, any adults thinking about Baptism or Confirmation are warmly invited to speak with Fr. Deprey for more information.
The next class will be on March 9. Topic: Marriage and Holy Orders, Part 2.
Holy Family Theatre presents …
… Bakhita: From Slave to Saint; The Life of St. Josephine Bakhita , in the parish hall at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Admission is free!
Our feature presentation for Lent is about the conversion story of one whose sufferings brought her to Jesus Christ. Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny of Federico’s daughter, Aurora, who had lost her mother at birth. She was treated as an outcast by the peasants and the other servants due to her black skin and African background, but Bakhita was kind and generous to others. She gradually came closer to God with the help of the kind village priest, and embraced the Catholic faith. She requested permission to join the order of Canossian sisters, but Marin did not want to give her up as his servant. This led to a moving court case that raised an uproar that impacted Bakhita’s freedom and ultimate decision to become a nun. Blessed Pope John Paul II canonized her in the year 2000. In Italian with subtitles. Length: 190 minutes.
To view the film trailer, click here.
Children’s clothing exchange
On Sunday, March 10, families are invited to bring to the church hall CLEAN clothing and shoes in GOOD condition prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass. After the Mass, ALL families are welcome to take anything they need. While this is a FREE exchange, there will be jar for contributions towards the support of seminarians at the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
We ask that at the end of the day, any items remaining be taken back or left for donation to a local charity. We plan to do this twice a year, in the spring and fall, so bring in what your children have outgrown and pick up something for them to grow into.
For further details, please contact Vikki Freckelton at 604-567-8286 or email alan8@telus.net.
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays:March 17; April 14 and 21.
Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
There will be High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for the feast of St. Joseph. Let us give thanks to St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, for all he has provided to our parish through his powerful intercession.
Sacred Triduum and Easter schedule
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Details will be forthcoming. Parents, please submit your child’s sponsor forms. The form needs to be signed by the sponsor’s parish if the sponsor is not a member of Holy Family.
Announcements, Classes, Masses, Parish life, Solemnities & Feasts
Sunday, March 3
Third Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, March 4
Monday of the Third Week of Lent (Comm. of St. Casimir, Confessor)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, March 5
Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, March 6
Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent (Comm. of Ss. Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Thursday, March 7
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent (Comm. of St. Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor of the Church)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, March 8
Friday of the Third Week of Lent (Comm. of St. John of God, Confessor)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 9
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent (Comm. of St. Frances of Rome, Widow)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, March 10
Fourth Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Stations of the Cross …
… at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, and all Fridays in Lent, followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.
First Friday and First Saturday devotions
There will be a High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, followed by a Holy Hour of Exposition and Benediction.
First Saturday devotions will take place after the 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday, March 2, with Exposition and Benediction.
“Our Catholic Faith” class on Saturday
Our multimedia course on the basics of our Catholic faith takes place on Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the hall. The course will run until mid-March and is open to non-Catholics and Catholics alike. In addition, any adults thinking about Baptism or Confirmation are warmly invited to speak with Fr. Deprey for more information.
The next class will be on March 2. Topic: Marriage and Holy Orders, Part 1.
Iconography class
Learn how to write/paint an icon of St. Michael the Archangel! Frank C. Turner is offering a series of classes in the school building at Holy Family on Saturdays. Remaining classes are on March 2, 16, 30; April 6, 20, 27; and May 4, 18, and 25. Each class will last four hours. Essential materials will be supplied. Cost will be $300.
To register or ask questions, please call Frank at 604-812-5101 or 604-942-3171.
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays: March 3 and 17; April 14 and 21.
Hot dog sale and book sale
On Sunday, March 3, there will be a hot dog sale after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
At the same time, the Vancouver Traditional Mass Society will have a book sale to raise funds for the support of Canadian seminarians at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska.
Holy Family Theatre presents …
… Bakhita: From Slave to Saint; The Life of St. Josephine Bakhita, in the parish hall at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Admission is free!
Our feature presentation for Lent is about the conversion story of one whose sufferings brought her to Jesus Christ. Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny of Federico’s daughter, Aurora, who had lost her mother at birth. She was treated as an outcast by the peasants and the other servants due to her black skin and African background, but Bakhita was kind and generous to others. She gradually came closer to God with the help of the kind village priest, and embraced the Catholic faith. She requested permission to join the order of Canossian sisters, but Marin did not want to give her up as his servant. This led to a moving court case that raised an uproar that impacted Bakhita’s freedom and ultimate decision to become a nun. Blessed Pope John Paul II canonized her in the year 2000. In Italian with subtitles. Length: 190 minutes.
Children’s clothing exchange
On Sunday, March 10, families are invited to bring to the church hall CLEAN clothing and shoes in GOOD condition prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass. After the Mass, ALL families are welcome to take anything they need. While this is a FREE exchange, there will be jar for contributions towards the support of seminarians at the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
We ask that at the end of the day, any items remaining be taken back or left for donation to a local charity. We plan to do this twice a year, in the spring and fall, so bring in what your children have outgrown and pick up something for them to grow into.
For further details, please contact Vikki Freckelton at 604-567-8286 or email alan8@telus.net.
Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
There will be High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for the feast of St. Joseph. Let us give thanks to St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, for all he has provided to our parish through his powerful intercession.
Sacred Triduum and Easter schedule
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Details will be forthcoming. Parents, please submit your child’s sponsor forms. The form needs to be signed by the sponsor’s parish if the sponsor is not a member of Holy Family.
Announcements, Classes, Devotional life, Events, Masses, Parish life, Solemnities & Feasts
Sunday, February 24
Second Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, February 25
Monday of the Second Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, February 26
Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, February 27
Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent (Comm. of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Confessor)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass [N.B. correction]
Thursday, February 28
Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, March 1
Friday of the Second Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Sung Votive Mass for the Election of the Pope (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 2
Saturday of the Second Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, March 3
Third Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Confession days for Catholics Come Home campaign
Along with all the other parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Holy Family will be open for Confessions (including during Mass) from 7 to 9 p.m. on February 20 to 22 (Wednesday to Friday). Please spread the word!
For a “Confession Kit,” click here.
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
There will be High Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22, following Stations of the Cross.
Stations of the Cross …
… at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 22, and all Fridays in Lent, followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.
“Our Catholic Faith” class on Saturday
Our multimedia course on the basics of our Catholic faith takes place on Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the hall. The course will run until mid-March and is open to non-Catholics and Catholics alike. In addition, any adults thinking about Baptism or Confirmation are warmly invited to speak with Fr. Deprey for more information.
The next class will be on February 23. Topic: Confession, Part 2.
Iconography class
Learn how to write/paint an icon of St. Michael the Archangel! Frank C. Turner will offer a series of classes in the school building at Holy Family on Saturdays beginning February 23 and continuing on March 2, 26, 30; April 6, 20, 27; and May 4, 18, and 25. Each class will last four hours. Essential materials will be supplied. Cost will be $300.
To register or ask questions, please call Frank at 604-812-5101 or 604-942-3171.
Ladies Auxiliary meeting …
… in the hall classroom on Sunday, February 24, at 12:30 p.m. All the ladies of the parish are welcome!
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays:March 3 and 17; April 14 and 21.
Children’s clothing exchange
On Sunday, March 10, families are invited to bring to the church hall CLEAN clothing and shoes in GOOD condition prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass. After the Mass, ALL families are welcome to take anything they need. While this is a FREE exchange, there will be jar for contributions towards the support of seminarians at the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
We ask that at the end of the day, any items remaining be taken back or left for donation to a local charity. We plan to do this twice a year, in the spring and fall, so bring in what your children have outgrown and pick up something for them to grow into.
For further details, please contact Vikki Freckelton at 604-567-8286 or email alan8@telus.net.
Announcements, Classes, Devotional life, Masses, Parish life
Sunday, February 17
First Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, February 18
Monday of the First Week of Lent (Comm. of St. Simeon, Bishop and Martyr)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, February 19
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, February 20
Ember Wednesday
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. High Mass
Thursday, February 21
Thursday of the First Week of Lent
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, February 22
St. Peter’s Chair at Antioch (Comm. of Ember Friday)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. High Mass (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, February 23
Ember Saturday (Comm. of St. Peter Damian, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, February 24
Second Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Along with all the other parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Holy Family will be open for Confessions (including during Mass) from 7 to 9 p.m. on February 20, 21, and 22 (Wednesday to Friday). Please spread the word!
For a “Confession Kit,” click here.
Mass schedule change
Since Monday, February 11, is a public holiday, there will be no evening Mass. Masses will be at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.
“Fat Tuesday”
“Fat Tuesday” or Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. This year it falls on February 12, and we will have our annual pancake supper. Please contact Brent Marcotte at 604-575-3945 if can help set up, clean up, or flip a few pancakes. Please sign up on the sheet at the entrance of the church so that we know how much food to prepare. There is no fee, but donations are welcome!
Our schedule will be as follows:
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, February 13, ashes will be imposed at the beginning of each Mass:
Stations of the Cross …
… at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 15, and all Fridays in Lent, followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.
“Our Catholic Faith” class on Saturday
Our multimedia course on the basics of our Catholic faith takes place on Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the hall. The course will run until mid-March and is open to non-Catholics and Catholics alike. In addition, any adults thinking about Baptism or Confirmation are warmly invited to speak with Fr. Deprey for more information.
The next class will be on February 16. Topic: Confession, Part 1.
Holy Family Theatre presents …
… The Song of Bernadette, starring Jennifer Jones and Vincent Price (Rated G, 1943, B&W, 156 min), at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, in the hall. Admission is free!
Bernadette Soubirous is a sickly 14-year-old girl in Lourdes who experiences a vision of a “beautiful lady” and never suffers from her illness again. Moreover, a fountain suddenly materializes in the grotto and heals visitors who bathe in it. Unspoiled by her apparent gift, Bernadette nonetheless suffers the prejudices of those around her in this extraordinary, inspiring film that also stars Charles Bickford and Lee J. Cobb. The Song of Bernadette won four Academy Awards, including Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jennifer Jones).
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays:February 17; March 3 and 17; April 14 and 21.
Summer campout meeting …
… at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, in the hall. Come and participate in the planning for our upcoming family camp. Your ideas and assistance are most appreciated.
Iconography class
Learn how to write/paint an icon of St. Michael the Archangel! Frank C. Turner will offer a series of classes in the school building at Holy Family on Saturdays beginning February 23 and continuing on March 2, 26, 30; April 6, 20, 27; and May 4, 18, and 25. Each class will last four hours. Essential materials will be supplied. Cost will be $300.
To register or ask questions, please call Frank at 604-812-5101 or 604-942-3171.
Children’s clothing exchange
On Sunday, March 10, families are invited to bring to the church hall CLEAN clothing and shoes in GOOD condition prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass. After the Mass, ALL families are welcome to take anything they need. While this is a FREE exchange, there will be jar for contributions towards the support of seminarians at the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
We ask that at the end of the day, any items remaining be taken back or left for donation to a local charity. We plan to do this twice a year, in the spring and fall, so bring in what your children have outgrown and pick up something for them to grow into.
For further details, please contact Vikki Freckelton at 604-567-8286 or email alan8@telus.net.
Announcements, Classes, Devotional life, Fasts, Masses, Parish life
Sunday, February 10
Quinquagesima
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, February 11
Our Lady of Lourdes
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass (change in schedule due to public holiday)
Tuesday, February 12
Seven Holy Servite Founders, Confessors
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, February 13
Ash Wednesday
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
12:00 noon Low Mass
7:30 p.m. High Mass
Thursday, February 14
Thursday after Ash Wednesday (Comm. of St. Valentine, Priest and Martyr)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, February 15
Friday after Ash Wednesday (Comm. of Ss. Faustinus and Jovita, Martyrs)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, February 16
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, February 17
First Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
“Our Catholic Faith” class on Saturday
Our multimedia course on the basics of our Catholic faith takes place on Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the hall. The course will run until mid-March and is open to non-Catholics and Catholics alike. In addition, any adults thinking about Baptism or Confirmation are warmly invited to speak with Fr. Deprey for more information.
The next class will be on February 9. Topic: The Holy Eucharist, Part 2.
Forty Hours Devotion
The Archdiocese has asked Holy Family to have 40 Hours Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the three days leading to Ash Wednesday. This will begin after the High Mass on Sunday, February 10, and finish with Benediction prior to the Ash Wednesday evening Mass on February 12.
In order for this to work, we need people to sign up for Holy Hours throughout this time, to keep watch with the Blessed Sacrament. This will be a great blessing for our parish family if we make the sacrifice of our time to be with Our Lord. It is also a beautiful way to begin Lent. Let’s make it work! A sign-up sheet is found at the entrance of the church. May God reward you for your participation.
Summer campout fundraising …
… on Sunday, February 10, in the hall. Thank you for your support!
“Fat Tuesday”
“Fat Tuesday” or Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. This year it falls on February 12, and we will have our annual pancake supper. Please contact Brent Marcotte at 604-575-3945 if can help set up, clean up, or flip a few pancakes. Please sign up on the sheet at the entrance of the church so that we know how much food to prepare. There is no fee, but donations are welcome!
Our schedule will be as follows:
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, February 13, ashes will be imposed at the beginning of each Mass:
Upcoming Confirmation and First Communion classes …
… at 12:30 p.m. at the school on the following Sundays:February 17; March 3 and 17; April 14 and 21.
Summer campout meeting …
… at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, in the hall. Come and participate in the planning for our upcoming family camp. Your ideas and assistance are most appreciated.
Iconography class
Learn how to write/paint an icon of St. Michael the Archangel! Frank C. Turner will offer a series of classes in the school building at Holy Family on Saturdays beginning February 23and continuing on March 2, 26, 30; April 6, 20, 27; and May 4, 18, and 25. Each class will last four hours. Essential materials will be supplied. Cost will be $300.
To register or ask questions, please call Frank at 604-812-5101 or 604-942-3171.
Children’s clothing exchange
On Sunday, March 10, families are invited to bring to the church hall CLEAN clothing and shoes in GOOD condition prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass. After the Mass, ALL families are welcome to take anything they need. While this is a FREE exchange, there will be jar for contributions towards the support of seminarians at the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
We ask that at the end of the day, any items remaining be taken back or left for donation to a local charity. We plan to do this twice a year, in the spring and fall, so bring in what your children have outgrown and pick up something for them to grow into.
For further details, please contact Vikki Freckelton at 604-567-8286 or email alan8@telus.net.
Announcements, Classes, Devotional life, Events, Masses, Parish life
Sunday, February 3
Sexagesima
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, February 4
St. Andrew Corsini, Bishop and Confessor
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, February 5
St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, February 6
St. Titus, Bishop and Confessor (Comm. of St. Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Thursday, February 7
St. Romuald, Abbot
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, February 8
St. John of Matha, Confessor
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Saturday, February 9
St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church (Comm. of St. Appollonia, Virgin and Martyr)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. Low Mass
Sunday, February 10
Quinquagesima
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Sunday, January 27
Septuagesima
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
Monday, January 28
St. Peter Nolasco, Confessor (Comm. of the Apparition of St. Agnes)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Tuesday, January 29
St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Wednesday, January 30
St. Martina, Virgin and Martyr
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. Low Mass
Thursday, January 31
St. John Bosco, Confessor
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
Friday, February 1
St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
7:30 p.m. High Mass (First Friday)
Saturday, February 2
Purification of Our Lady (Candlemas Day)
7:30 a.m. Low Mass
9 a.m. High Mass
Sunday, February 3
Sexagesima
8 a.m. Low Mass
10:30 a.m. High Mass
