Find out what's happening in the Parish this week.
In this issue
All Saints' Giving Tree
Employment Opportunity - Parish Manager
Adopt a School Breakfast Program
St Vincent de Paul-Christmas Hampers
Holy Land Religious Articles
Calling All Bakers
Praise & Worship Evening
Project Advance
Breakfast With Santa
QAS Applications
CWL Christmas Dinner
55+ Seniors Group
Adore, The King of Kings Video Series
Advent Fridays
Advent Wreath
All Saints' Giving Tree
All parishioners are invited to participate in the All Saints' Advent Giving Tree which begins on December 2. The gifts will support organizations that represent people from all stages of life from babies in the womb to the elderly. This year we will be supporting:
Pregnancy Concerns in Coquitlam
Talitha Koum Society in Coquitlam
Luke 15 House in Surrey
Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Coquitlam
Belvedere Care Home in Coquitlam
Share Community Services in the Tri-Cities
Suwa'lkh Indigenous School in Coquitlam
Here is how you can give:
Take a tag from the giving tree.
Return the gift to the tree unwrapped with the gift tag firmly attached by Sunday December 17th.
If you need assistance to deliver the gift, please call and we can arrange to pick it up. Questions? Contact Lisa Styka at lisastyka@gmail.com
All Saints is Hiring a Parish Manager
The key duties, responsibilities and job requirements are available on the Parish website - https://www.allsaintsbc.ca/currentopportunities
Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to: resumes@allsaintsbc.ca with Parish Manager in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Adopt a School Breakfast Program
Are you reasonably handy in the Kitchen and don’t mind spending a few hours a week helping feed hungry elementary school kids? All Saints currently have 24 wonderful volunteers in breakfast programs at Seaview and Miller Park Elementary schools
The school provides the food and our volunteers cook it in the school kitchen. Typical shifts start around 7:15-7:30, finishing up around 9:15. It requires two volunteers each school morning to make breakfast and feed around 50 kids. For some kids, this may be the only meal of the day.
As schedules are constantly changing, there is a need for additional volunteers. If you are able to spare a few hours, one day a week, please consider joining us.
Contact Yui Shun Chow at: yschow@telus.net or 604 939 9698
St. Vincent de Paul
Interested in receiving a Christmas Hamper from St. Vincent de Paul?
Please call 604-518-7200 to be added to the list. Delivery : Dec 15th, 2023
Holy Land Religious Articles
Saturday Dec 2nd | Sunday Dec 3rd | After All Masses | All Saints Parish
These articles are handcrafted by the Christians of the Holy land who are seeking your support today to assist them in staying rooted in the land of Christ.
ONLY CASH, E-TRANSFER, OR CHEQUES ARE accepted as payment at this time.
Calling All Bakers
Saturday | Dec 9th | 9am - 12 Noon | Parish Hall
Praise & Worship Evening
Saturday | Dec 16th | 7-9pm | All Saints Parish
Give to Project Advance
So far, 167 parishioners have pledged $104,212.71 toward our parish goal of $150,000. The money will be used for building maintenance expenses and the salaries of parish employees. To donate, just go to projectadvance.ca, pick 'All Saints' from the list, and you're all set!"
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday | Dec 10th | After 9am & 11 am Mass | Parish Centre
Queen of All Saints School is hosting its 8th Annual Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bake Sale on Sunday, December 10th after the 9:00am and 11:00 am Mass. The Knights will be preparing a delicious pancake breakfast.
Bonus: A bake sale. + Family portrait with Santa ($20 for 2 5x7 photos and a jpeg email)
QAS Kindergarten 2024-2025 (and Students entering Grades 1 to 7)
We are currently accepting applications for next September's classes. Kindergarten children must be born in 2019 (turn 5 years of age by Dec. 31, 2024).
Applications may be found on line on our website at: qasbc.ca or picked up at the school office. A completed application can be submitted via email to: office@gasbc.ca or dropped off at the QAS office. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interviews will begin in January.
A Parent Information Night will be held on Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library. Come and hear about the school, ask questions, and tour the school.
An Open House will be held on Wednesday, January 17th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. This is also a chance to come and tour the school.
CWL Christmas Dinner
Saturday | Dec 2nd | 6pm | Parish Hall
All Saints’ CWL and Knights will be having their Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec 2nd at 6pm in the parish hall.
Friends and non-members are welcome. Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased at the religious store on pancake breakfast Sunday (Nov 19th) or by contacting LaRaine at lgmwiebe@hotmail.com.
Come have fun while enjoying a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
55+ Seniors Group
Tuesday | Dec 12th | 11:30 am | Parish Center Basement Room 2/3
Please note the meeting scheduled for Nov 29th has been canceled. The regular meeting and Christmas Potluck Party will take place on Tuesday, Dec 12th at 11:30am
Hope to see you there! God bless!
Adore, The King of Kings Video Series
Tue Dec 5 | Thu Dec 7 | Tue Dec12 | Thu Dec 14 | 7:30pm | Parish Basement
Join us for a video series with group discussion in December on the 5th, 7th, 12th & 14th. Come let us ADORE the King of Kings!
Advent Fridays.
Beginning this Friday December 1, the parish will hold special masses at 7 pm, with music, confessions, snacks, and special activities.
December 1. Mass with snacks and a discussion in the hall.
December 8. Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
December 15. Advent penitential service.
December 22. Mass with snacks and a discussion in the hall.
Advent Wreath
The Advent wreath is a great family devotion. You can purchase a set of Advent candles after mass for just $5. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the Advent Family Prayer and use it at the family Sunday dinner. There are prayers for each of the four weeks of Advent.