Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 20
Pancake Breakfast
Please join us this Sunday, September 20th for the famous Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast. Everyone is welcome to attend following the 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses.
DVD Media Library
Is opening this weekend from 10:00 – 11:00 am. We need a few more volunteers to help out. This counts for parent volunteer hours or STMC hours. Please contact the parish office if you are available.
RCIA Registration
RCIA the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will resume on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the school. 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. Please call the parish office to register.
Youth Orientated Mass
We are looking to have the 7:00 pm mass as our Youth Orientated Mass. If you’re a youth between the ages of 10 – 35 and would like to get involved in the offertory, or participate as an altar server, lector (reader), greeter, or choir member for the 7:00 pm Sunday mass, please contact Mylene at the parish office. Come out and get involved!
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
St. Francis de Sales parish is blessed to have a wonderful group of dedicated and talented volunteers. On September 25th at 7:00 pm all volunteers are invited for an appreciation evening with Fr. Smith and staff. Please RSVP by Tuesday.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Are you searching for a deeper relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ? The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a powerful spiritual experience that helps us live our lives in the power and joy of the Holy Spirit. You will have an opportunity to do just that in our Parish starting on September 30th until November 11th (for 7 Wednesdays) from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. To register please phone Alex Lim at 604-435-9134, Marnie Murray at 604-525-5123, or Geraldine Campbell at 604-437-7142.
Pro Life Campaign
Please join us on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm to campaign for Life of the unborn and the prevention of Mercy Killing. We need to show more moral support for this cause which is continually being eroded in a world that more and more embraces the Culture of Death. Although we regularly pray to thank God for the precious gift of human life, our annual turnout has been disappointedly small compared to some other parishes. We gather around 1:30 pm in the parking lot behind the school before starting the rally along Kingsway.
CWL Bazaar
The CWL is collecting articles for the white elephant table for their fall fair, to be held on October 17th 2009. Please, only Items that are clean and in good condition. (NO clothes, shoes or material.) We do need books, in good condition. Homemade crocheted, knitted or craft items are needed and used costume jewelry. We are planning a bottle draw so bottles of juice, wine, preserves etc. are also needed. Small new items, suitable for baskets for the Lucy Seven draw are welcome. Used small toys for the fish pond. There will be a box in the church entrance for all donations. Thank you.
Job Opportunity
St. Francis de Sales School requires a teacher’s assistant/pre-school assistant. Full – time position (to cover maternity leave) from November 16, 2009 to June 30, 2010. ECE is required. Please contact Mrs. McLaren at 604-435-5311 if you are interested.
For more information about SFDS events please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 13
Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study
The Coffee Break Women’s Bible study will re-commence on Wednesday, September 16th. We will be doing something new - Jeff Cavins’ video study titled “A Quick Journey through the Bible”. It’s a very engaging study moving through the Bible from Genesis to the Acts of the Apostles over the period of a few months. As always, we will gather for coffee and breakfast snacks in the Church Hall at 9:00 am. Please join us! Preschoolers are welcome in our nursery program. If you’ve questions, please call Joan Agon at 604-520-7012 or Marg Gaines at 604-431-5092.
Jr. Youth Welcome Night
Friday, September 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the church basement. Youth from grades 6 – 8 are invited to come out to this welcome night for fun and fellowship.
Pancake Breakfast
Please join us next Sunday, September 20th for the famous Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast. Everyone is welcome to attend following the 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses.
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
St. Francis de Sales parish is blessed to have a wonderful group of dedicated and talented volunteers. On September 25th at 7:00 pm all volunteers are invited for an appreciation evening with Fr. Smith and staff. The invitations have been mailed, if you do not receive yours, please rsvp to the parish office by September 17th.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Are you searching for a deeper relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ? The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a powerful spiritual experience that helps us live our lives in the power and joy of the Holy Spirit. You will have an opportunity to do just that in our Parish starting on September 30th until November 11th (for 7 Wednesdays) from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. To register please phone Alex Lim at 604-435-9134, Marnie Murray at 604-525-5123, or Geraldine Campbell at 604-437-7142.
Job Opportunity
St. Francis de Sales School requires a teacher’s assistant/pre-school assistant. Full – time position (to cover maternity leave) from November 16, 2009 to June 30, 2010. ECE is required. Please contact Mrs. McLaren at 604-435-5311 if you are interested.
For more information about SFDS events please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 6
Stop Bill C – 384!
Say NO to legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide Writing or Calling your MP is free
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study group will resume meetings, following our summer recess, on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00 AM (following morning Mass) in the church basement meeting room. Please note the change of venue. We will be reading and discussing the Gospel of St. Matthew, following a course of lessons prepared by Little Rock Scripture Study. We invite other men of the parish, who are available and interested, to join us in this endeavor. Those of us who have been members of this group have found our scripture study meetings to be informative, engaging and richly rewarding! If interested, please call Ed Gaines at 604 431 5092.
PREP resumes Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm
PREP is held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15 in our school. If you have not yet registered, please do so this coming week. Registrations will also be taken on the first night for latecomers, but we prefer you to pre-register. Please pick up a registration form in the church entrance or the parish office. 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.
Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study
The Coffee Break Women’s Bible study will re-commence on Wednesday, September 16th. We will be doing something new – Jeff Cavins’ video study titled “A Quick Journey through the Bible”. It’s a very engaging study moving through the Bible from Genesis to the Acts of the Apostles over the period of a few months. As always, we will gather for coffee and breakfast snacks in the Church Hall at 9:00 am. Please join us! Preschoolers are welcome in our nursery program. If you’ve questions, please call Joan Agon at 604 520 7012 or Marg Gaines at 604 431 5092.
RCIA resumes Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm
RCIA the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 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. Please call the parish office to register.
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
Volunteer Appreciation Evening St. Francis de Sales parish is blessed to have a wonderful group of dedicated and talented volunteers. On September 25th at 7:00 pm all volunteers are invited for an appreciation evening with Fr. Smith and staff. The invitations have been mailed, if you do not receive yours, please rsvp to the parish office by September 17th.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Are you searching for a deeper relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ? The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a powerful spiritual experience that helps us live our lives in the power and joy of the Holy Spirit. You will have an opportunity to do just that in our Parish starting on September 30th until November 11th (for 7 Wednesdays) from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. To register please phone Alex Lim at 604 435 9134, Marnie Murray at 604 525 5123, or Geraldine Campbell at 604 437 7142.
For more information about SFDS events please read our Sunday Bulletin and also read our September Calendar