Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - September 5 - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Men’s Bible Study – September 14th
The Men’s Bible Study Group will resume meeting, in the parish hall meeting room, following a summer recess, on Tuesday September 14th after the morning Mass. We will begin this season with a study of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, using material provided by the Great Adventure Series. We invite men of the parish, who may be available on Tuesday mornings, to join us in what will certainly be an informative and rewarding study. If you are interested or want additional information, please contact Ed Gaines at 604-431-5092.
Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study Group – September 15th
On Wednesday, September 15th, we’ll begin our fall session at 9:15 AM in the Church basement. We are excited about our focus for the next 10 months, Jeff Cavin’s study of St. Matthew’s gospel. Study books are essential for this course and will be available for $26.00 on the 15th. Come and join us! Newcomers are most welcome. Coffee is available from 8:50 AM. If you’ve any questions, please call Joan Agon at 604-520-7012 or Marg Gaines at 604-431-5092.
CWL Fall Bazaar – October 23rd
While making your jams, jellies and preserves please think of us and make a few for our Country Store. We will be gathering in the church basement on August 31 & September 2 from 1 – 4 pm to make crafts for the bazaar. If you are able to help us please call Lucile at 604-876-1714 or Marie at 604-433-8329. More details to follow.
Jr. Youth Night
Friday, September 17th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. All youth from grades 6 – 8 are invited to our Junior Youth Welcome Night! There will be ice breakers, games, fun activities, fellowship, and snacks. Bring a friend!
Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Sunday, September 19th at 9 am & 11 am Mass. Youth Ministry will be cleaning your car windows in the parking lot during Mass. We will be standing at the entrance of the church to collect donations after Mass. The money we raise will go towards funding future youth ministry events.
Jr. & Sr. Youth Open Gym Night
Friday, September 24th – junior youth from grades 6 – 8 are welcome to play sports such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball from 6:00 – 7:30 pm and senior youth from grades 9 – 12 are welcome to play from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the school gym. Please bring a tooney donation.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - August 29 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Living Rosary at Our Parish - Saturday, September 4th
The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium is inviting everyone to please join us in prayer through the Living Rosary at SFDS Hall on September 4th at 2:00 pm. This is our own little way of commemorating the birth of our Blessed Mother in our Parish.
Car Wash and Coffee And Donuts – Sunday, September 5th
Our WYD Pilgrims will be washing cars and hosting Coffee and Donuts next Sunday as a fundraiser to go Madrid in August 2011 for Word Youth Day. We will also be selling vouchers to Marble Slab Creamery for ice cream cakes etc. Car Wash by donation. Thanks for your support.
World Youth Day was started in 1986 by the late Pope John Paul II. This is the second time the church in Spain has hosted WYD. The first time was in 1980 in Santiago de Compostela. They are preparing to receive more than one million visitors for the festivities, which takes place August, 16 – 21, 2011. As the world and our pilgrims prepare for Madrid 2011 let us start to pray with and learn from this scripture passage, “Planted and built up in Christ, firm in the Faith”, Colossions: 2:7and keep our young people in your prayers.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin also available our September Calendar
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - August 22 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Living Rosary at Our Parish
The Legion of Mary, Mystical Rose Praesidium is inviting everyone to please join us in prayer through the Living Rosary at SFDS Hall on September 4th at 2:00 pm. This is our own little way of commemorating the birth of our Blessed Mother in our Parish.
CWL Fall Bazaar, October 23rd
While making your jams, jellies and preserves please think of us and make a few for our Country Store. We will be gathering in the church basement on August 24, 26, 31 & September 2 from 1 – 4 pm to make crafts for the bazaar.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary- August 15
World Youth Day Garage Sale – Next Saturday!!!
World Youth Day participants will be having a ‘Garage Sale’ in the church parking lot on Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to help finance their trip to WYD in Madrid in 2011. Tables for rent are $20 dollars. Donations gratefully welcomed. Space is limited in the church hall so please save your treasures until August 16th before dropping them off. We are also actively collecting your empty bottles and cans at the entrance of the church. We appreciate all your donations.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 8
World Youth Day Garage Sale -Saturday, August 21st
World Youth Day participants will be having a ‘Garage Sale’ in the church parking lot on Saturday, August 21st to help finance their trip to WYD in Madrid in 2011. Tables for rent are $20 dollars. Donations gratefully welcomed. Space is limited in the church hall so please save your treasures until August 16th before dropping them off. We are also actively collecting your empty bottles and cans at the entrance of the church. We appreciate all your donations.
PREP Registration Time
Time to register for PREP for the year 2010/2011. Our Parish Religious Education Program is for children attending public school in grades K to 7. We also have a children’s RCIA, (Christian Initiation) for children who are not yet baptized or for children over the age of 8 who have not yet received First Communion. PREP is held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. Registration forms are on the bulletin board or in the parish office. PREP resumes Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 1
Charismatic Prayer Group
This week the teaching at the Charismatic Prayer meeting will focus on Jesus’ invitation to “live life to the full”. We look forward to seeing our fellow parishioners in the Church hall on August 4th at around 7:30 pm.
World Youth Day Garage Sale Saturday, August 21st
World Youth Day participants will be having a ‘Garage Sale’ in the church parking lot on Saturday, August 21st to help finance their trip to WYD in Madrid in 2011. Tables for rent are $20 dollars. Donations gratefully welcomed. Space is limited in the church hall so please save your treasures until August 16th before dropping them off. We are also actively collecting your empty bottles and cans at the entrance of the church. We appreciate all your donations.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 25
Charismatic Prayer Group
We look forward to seeing SFDS parishioners at our summer potluck, this Wednesday, July 28th, at 7:30 pm. We will begin with a brief prayer meeting followed by refreshments and fellowship. You are invited to bring appetizers to share.
Lunches for the Poor and Homeless of Burnaby
St Francis de Sales will be providing 50 bagged lunches once a month for the homeless and poor of Burnaby starting Thursday, August 5th. The lunches will be prepared on Wednesday, August 4th and given out on Thursday at the Southside Community church. We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations of food items for the lunches. (Margarine, cans of tuna or meat, cheese, cookies, granola bars, fruit cuts, juice boxes, sandwich bags, brown lunch bags etc.) If you would like to help prepare the lunches please call Rose Hare at 604-451-0041 or contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 18
Charismatic Prayer Group
This week, July 21st, our focus for the prayer meeting is, “growing in expectant faith”. Please remember you are invited to our summer potluck on July 28th. We will begin with a brief time of praise and worship, followed by fellowship and refreshments in the parish hall; you are invited to bring your favorite appetizer for sharing. We look forward to having you join us in praise and worship at our prayer meetings.
Lunches for the Poor and Homeless of Burnaby
St Francis de Sales will be providing 50 bagged lunches once a month for the homeless and poor of Burnaby starting Thursday, August 5th. The lunches will be prepared on Wednesday, August 4th and given out on Thursday at the Southside Community church. We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations of food items for the lunches. (Margarine, cans of tuna or meat, cheese, cookies, granola bars, fruit cuts, juice boxes, sandwich bags, brown lunch bags etc.) If you would like to help prepare the lunches please call Rose Hare at 604-451-0041 or contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 11
Charismatic Prayer Group
Summer is here, but the prayer group continues to meet every Wednesday at 7:30 PM. To all who have ever attended a Life In The Spirit Seminar, and all who have never attended a prayer group meeting, we invite you to drop in one Wednesday evening and join us in praise and worship. Our focus this week is: community as an integral part of the way that God intends us to grow.” John 17:21 .On July 28th we are having a special “Summer Potluck”; this evening will begin with a brief meeting of praise and worship, followed by fellowship and refreshments. You are invited to bring your favorite appetizer food to share.
Lunches for the Poor and Homeless of Burnaby
St Francis de Sales will be providing 50 bagged lunches once a month for the homeless and poor of Burnaby starting Thursday, August 5th. The lunches will be prepared on Wednesday, August 4th and given out on Thursday at the Southside Community Church. We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations of food items for the lunches. (Margarine, cans of tuna or meat, cheese, cookies, granola bars, fruit cuts, juice boxes, sandwich bags, brown lunch bags etc.) If you would like to help prepare the lunches please contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 4
Lunches for the Poor and Homeless of Burnaby
St Francis de Sales will be providing 50 bagged lunches once a month for the homeless and poor of Burnaby starting Thursday, August 5th. The lunches will be prepared on Wednesday, August 4th and given out on Thursday at the Southside Community church. We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations of food items for the lunches. (Margarine, cans of tuna or meat, cheese, cookies, granola bars, fruit cuts, juice boxes, sandwich bags, brown lunch bags etc.) If you would like to help prepare the lunches please call Rose Hare at 604-451-0041 or contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will resume on Wednesday, September 15th at 7:00 pm in the school activity room. The RCIA is a process, which provides an opportunity for adults to ask their questions. This is done within a small group of adults, in a very casual, non-threatening environment in which the needs of each person are considered and respected. The RCIA is for non-baptized adults who want to ask questions about the Catholic Church, and who may or may not be thinking of becoming a Catholic; for those married to Catholics who want a better understanding of the faith of their spouse and children. And for those already baptized in a different Christian denomination who may be considering being received into full communion in the Catholic Church and for baptized Catholics who have not yet been confirmed.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- June 27
Extra Masses in June
Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul – June 29th at 7:30 pm.
7:00 pm Choir
We are looking for more vocalists. Rehearsal takes place on Sunday at 5:30 pm. For more information call Cristina at 604-833-1957.
Project Advance 2010 – Bearing the Light
Now that our goal for the Archdiocese has been fulfilled all the money we raise comes back to the parish. So far only 23.5% of the parish has participated, and I thank them for their contribution. Everyone who is a member of the family at St. Francis de Sales Parish has an obligation to see that the message of Christ, handed down to us through the Church, continues to grow and develop. The parish plant facilitates this through a place to worship and give praise and thanks to God and receive his sacraments, a school building to educate our children, either through our religious education program or through the regular school, with a Catholic view of the world and how to live as Catholic gentlemen and ladies. Project Advance helps see that these structures are maintained and that new projects like the pre-school happen. Our percentage of participation is an important indicator of our level of commitment as a parish in this regard. I encourage you to raise this percentage by giving what you can as even a little bit makes a difference.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time- June 20
Extra Masses in June
Feast of John the Baptist – June 24th – 7:30 PM
Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul – June 29th – 7:30 PM
Strawberry Shortcake – CANCELLED
On Sunday, June 27th after 9:00 am and before 11:00 am Mass is cancelled.
Year of the Priest
You are cordially invited to join the priests of the New Westminster Deanery at All Saints Church on Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm for an hour of prayer and adoration to conclude the Year for Priests. We, the priests, thank you all for your continued prayer and support throughout the year.
World Youth Day – Madrid 2011
Youth from the ages of 17 to 70+ are invited to attend this wonderful and inspirational gathering of young people from all over the world. Those who are interested in going are asked to call Marguerite at the parish office. We will have our first official meeting next Friday, June 25th, at 7:00 pm in the church entrance.
Vocation Live-In
On the weekend of July 2nd – 4th there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission. For more information please call 604-826-8715.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Eleventh Sunday - June 13
Father Mariano’s Farewell Potluck
Saturday, June 19th at 6:30 pm in the school gym. We will be having a potluck to say goodbye to Fr. Mariano. Everyone is welcome to come. Please pick up your free ticket after Mass this weekend. Bring an Appetizer, Salad, Vegetable, Main Course or Dessert, enough to feed your own family plus a few others. For those who wish to leave a gift, there will be a wishing well.
Extra Masses in June
Feast of John the Baptist – June 24th – 7:30 PM
Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul – June 29th – 7:30 PM
Pancake Breakfast
Please join us this weekend following the 9 am & 11 am Masses for our K of C pancake breakfast.
Strawberry Shortcake
On Sunday, June 27th after 9:00 am and before 11:00 am Mass coffee, tea and juice will be served by the CWL. Details will follow.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Corpus Christi Sunday - June 6
Father Mariano’s Farewell Potluck
Saturday, June 19th at 6:30 pm in the school gym. We will be having a potluck to say goodbye to Fr. Mariano. Everyone is welcome to come. Please pick up your free ticket after Mass this weekend. Bring an Appetizer, Salad, Vegetable, Main Course or Dessert, enough to feed your own family plus a few others. For those who wish to leave a gift, there will be a wishing well.
Extra Masses in June
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – June 11th – 7:30 PM
Feast of John the Baptist – June 24th – 7:30 PM
Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul – June 29th – 7:30 PM
Pancake Breakfast
Please join us next weekend following the 9 am & 11 am Masses for our K of C pancake breakfast.
Fashion Show & Tea
The CWL is putting on a Reitman’s sponsored Fashion Show & Tea, Saturday, June 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the church hall. Tickets are $5. A fun and entertaining agenda is planned. For tickets or more information please call Marg 604-434-8027 or Chris at 604-526-5079. Tickets will be for sale after all Masses this weekend and are also available at the parish office.
Respect Life Workshop
Parishioners keep Saturday, June 19th open from 9 am – noon. The CWL is hosting a workshop with Catholic Health Association of BC in the church hall. The program will address Euthanasia, End of Life issues, Pastoral Care and your rights, and Advanced Care Planning, plus more. Please RSVP a message at 604-876-1714, Lucille.
Pro-Life Collection
On June 20th a special collection will be taken to help pro-life organizations in our Archdiocese. The proceeds support your local Pro-life and Right to Life groups like Birthright, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Campaign Life Coalition, and anti-euthanasia groups. Thank you for your generosity. Special envelopes will be provided next weekend. Please make all cheques payable to Burnaby Pro-life. Please include your full name and address if you wish to receive a tax receipt.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Trinity Sunday - May 30
K of C 25th Anniversary Dinner & Dance
“Buy your tickets now for the Knights of Columbus 25th Anniversary dinner dance. Sunday June 6th at 6:30 pm in the school gym. Tickets are $20 and available before and after Mass on Saturday and Sunday and daily at the parish office. Knights, get your tickets early. “
CWL Fashion Show
“Mark your calendars” – Fashion Show & Tea June 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. More details to follow.
Kick Off To Summer BBQ
Friday, June 11th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. All youth from grades 6 – 8 are invited to our summer BBQ. There will be fellowship, games, food, and fun. Please sign up if you would like to attend so we know how much food to order. There will be hotdogs, burgers, snacks and drinks. The signup sheet is at the bulletin board in the entrance of the church. We are also in need of parent or youth volunteers to help BBQ and lead some activities. If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Mylene at the parish office at 604-434-1328.
Youth Leader
Youth Leader trains youth to be leaders of ministry and forms youth in the vision and values of Jesus; helping them make the connection between their Catholic faith and their actions in leadership. Youth and adults use the leadership skills they gain to plan for the parish, school, or community group they represent. For youth ages 15 and older (entering grade 10 or higher), August 9-13, 2010, Summit Park, Abbotsford, cost $400.
Searching in the Spirit
Searching in the Spirit provides youth with formation in discipleship, and challenges participants to live out their faith values in everyday, real-life situations. Participants combine practical skills, a faith perspective, and spiritual development to learn and grow in their faith through activities, games, skits, presentations, testimonies and reflection. Most of all, it inspires the newly confirmed to continue on in their faith journey. For newly confirmed youth ages 12 & 13, August 23 – 27, Camp Jubilee, North Vancouver, Cost: $350 per person.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin and also our June Calendar