Find out what's happening in the Parish this week.
In this issue
Pro Life- Life Chain
Discover the Beauty of Devotion: Marian Procession
Project Advance 2023
Explore Confession's Power with FORGIVEN!
Enrich Your Marriage: Join The Marriage Course!
Blessing of the Pets- Celebrating God’s Creatures
QAS School Walkathon
Archbishop Carney Garage Sale 2023– Your donations matter!
Pro Life- Life Chain
Sunday | Oct 1 | 3:00 pm | Como Lake Avenue (outside the church)
Pro-Lifers come together every year on the first Sunday in October to bear witness to human life and the tragedies how all life today and especially the unborn is ignored in our country and throughout the world.
This is a prayerful and respectful witness and a great opportunity to support life.
If you are wanting to be a volunteer to help set up please contact Susan Wallace at 604 754 3244.
Discover the Beauty of Devotion: Marian Procession
Friday | Oct 6 | 7:30 pm
Walk with us in faith as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary at the parish’s Annual Marian Procession. We'll carry banners, candles, and flowers, recite the Rosary, and sing hymns in her praise during the procession. Afterward, there will be a social in the parish hall. Invite your friends and family to join us!
If you would like to volunteer to help out at the event please email Sandra at sandra.donofrio@telus.net
Give to Project Advance
So far, 100 parishioners have donated and we are half-way to our 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!
Explore Confession's Power with FORGIVEN!
Oct 3 | 7:30 pm | Parish Hall
Wondered why confession's vital? Fear judgement during confession? Can't I confess directly to God?
If any of these questions have crossed your mind, then come and experience the transforming power of confession through FORGIVEN, a 3-part series that delves into the grace and healing offered in Confession.
Cost of book is $10 - you can e-transfer to autodeposit.as@rcav.org ( Indicate FORGIVEN in memo line).
Enrich Your Marriage: Join The Marriage Course!
Friday, October 13th (weekly) |
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Parish Hall
Enhance your marriage with The Marriage Course, a 7-week program by Alpha International. Topics include good sex, conflict resolution, effective communication, and family dynamics, all in a private, no-group-sharing format.
Limited space- Register below or scan QR code on the poster.
Blessing of Pets- Celebrating God’s Creatures
Thursday | Oct 5 | 2:00 pm | Outside at the back of the school
Join us for our parish school's heartwarming event - the annual "Blessing of Pets", hosted by our school’s SPCA Club, in honor of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Ensure animals are caged, harnessed, or leashed.
Receive a complimentary St. Francis of Assisi prayer card.
Capture memories at our photo station (link will be provided).
While donations are not required, there will be a station for those who'd like to contribute to the BCSPCA.
Let's come together to celebrate and bless our beloved pets, recognizing the goodness they bring into our lives. See you there!
QAS School Walkathon
Friday | Oct 6 | 10:00 am | Como Lake Park
Parishioners, get ready to lace up your sneakers and walk for a fantastic cause at our School Walkathon fundraiser! It's a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit that you won't want to miss. The walk will begin at 10:00 am from the school and end by 11:50 am at the park.
Archbishop Carney Garage Sale!
Drop Off Dates | Oct 7 | Oct 14 |
9:30 am-1:30 pm
Help make a difference at the Archbishop Carney Garage Sale by decluttering your space while fueling the community. Gently used Household items, Tools, Books, Toys, Clothing, Sports and Recreational Items, Entertainment, Decorations, and small Furniture are all welcome. Please, no mattresses, old blinds, or outdated tech. Mark your calendar for the weekend of October 21st-22nd – it's when the magic happens!