Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 17
Earthquake Relief Efforts
The tragedy of a large earthquake in Haiti – the western hemisphere’s poorest nation – has caused the Archdiocese of Vancouver to raise funds for the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP) to assist the earthquake victims of Haiti. Early news stories report devastation and widespread loss of life. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the by the earthquakes in Haiti, especially to the families of those who have lost loved ones,” said Most Rev. Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver. “This is a tragedy of cataclysmic proportions and I encourage all who are able to give generously through reliable agencies such as CCODP. I myself have visited Haiti in the past and can witness to the enormous need.” All donations received by CCODP will be sent directly to their partners in Haiti, mainly Caritas Haiti. CCODP has already committed a first pledge of $50,000 to Caritas Haiti, which runs 200 medical clinics in the country, and is in urgent need of funding to meet the needs of those affected by this disaster. Some 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. This disaster will increase the already difficult situation for the people of Haiti. The earthquake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale and was centered approximately 14 miles west of the capital city, Port-au-Prince. FOR THOSE LOOKING TO GIVE, a diocesan wide second collection for CCODP’s relief efforts will be taken up next Sunday, January 24th. If you wish to receive a tax receipt please place your donation in an envelope marked clearly with your Name, address and envelope number if applicable. Donations can also be made directly to Development and Peace for the Haiti crisis either by phone: 1-888 664-3387), on CCODP’s website: http://www.devp.org, or by sending a cheque marked D and P Emergency Haiti to: 1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. W, 3rd Floor, Montreal QC H3G 1T7.
Youth Events
Skate Night
Friday, January 22nd we’ll be skating at 8 Rinks in Burnaby from 8:00 – 9:15 pm. Come join us! Everyone welcome to attend. Group registration with Youth Ministry has passed however if your son or daughter would like to attend and is not registered with us, please accompany him/her as we can not guarantee chaperoning for youth not registered with our group. We suggest you get there at least half an hour before skating starts since there’s a line up to pay the fees and it gives you time to put your gear on. Cost is $4.50 for skate time, $3.00 for skate rental, and $2.00 for helmet rental.
Snack & 5 Pin Bowling Night
Friday, January 29th all junior youth in grades 6 – 8 are invited to our snack and bowling night at Lucky Strike Lanes. Deadline for registration is THIS Friday, January 22nd. All information is on the registration forms which can be found on the bulletin board at the entrance of the church. Cost is $5 per youth. We have a limited amount of registration spots and it will be first come, first served. No last minute registrations forms will be accepted on the day of the event since we cannot guarantee a spot. We pre-book the lanes in advance.
Bagging Candy for Agape Street Ministries
Friday, February 5th come out and join Youth Ministry in charity work! We will be bagging candies for Agape Street Ministries. Agape then hands out the bagged candies to those living on the streets with drug addictions. Each bag of candies also include a prayer card. All youth from grades 6 – 12 are invited to help. Location is in the church basement from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin