March 16th What's Happening?

Find out what's happening in the Parish this week.

In this issue

St. Joseph's Society Collection
The 2025 Jubilee
Seasons Of Hope
Soup & Bun In Lent
Stations Of The Cross

St. Joseph’s Society Collection

In the Archdiocese of Vancouver, priests are responsible for their own savings and contribute to a pension plan, the St. Joseph’s Society. The Society provides financial assistance to help our priests live with dignity and security in their retirement.

The St. Joseph’s Society relies on the generosity of parishioners like you to ensure that we can help provide our retired priests with a comfortable living environment.

Your donation will express your gratitude to them. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the St. Joseph’s Society in today’s second collection, or online at rcav.org/joseph

The 2025 Jubilee: “Pilgrims Of Hope”

Pope Francis has designated “Pilgrims of hope as the theme for the 2025 Jubilee, emphasizing the journey of faith in challenging times. This ordinary Jubilee began with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve) and concludes on January 6, 2026 (Epiphany).

What Is A Jubilee Year?

The concept of Jubilee originates from the Old Testament (Leviticus 25 and 27), where every 50th year was designated as a time of forgiveness of debts, liberation of slaves, and return of lands to their original owners. In Catholic tradition, a Jubilee Year (or Holy Year) is a special year of grace, typically celebrated every 25 years, though Popes may declare extraordinary Jubilee years for special occasions.

Seasons Of Hope

A Support Group For Adults Experiencing Grief

Soup & Bun Fridays In Lent

We're excited to announce the return of Soup & Bun Fridays during Lent! Join us every Friday from March 7th to April 11th in the Parish Hall starting at 5:30 PM followed by Mass and Stations of the Cross at 7 PM.

We look forward to seeing you there!