Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - October 31- Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
All Saints Day Masses
Monday, November 1st 8:15 am and 7:30 pm
All Souls Day Masses
Tuesday, November 2nd at 8:15 am & 7:30 pm. Evening Mass will include a service of light. Parishioners will be invited to light a candle and place it near the altar in memory of their departed family and friends.
Blessing of the Mausoleum Crypts and Graves
On Tuesday, November 2nd at 11:00 am Father Smith and Father Nixon will be at Ocean View for a blessing of the graves and the crypts. If requested Fathers will go to Forest Lawn as well.
All Souls Day Envelopes
Are available on the tables at the entrance of the church this weekend. Masses will be offered (either here in the parish, or given to Mission Priests) for each envelope.
The Book of Life
November is the month that we remember Holy Souls. We will remember our beloved departed by way of the general intercessions at Mass and also with the Book of Life that will be displayed in the. Each family is invited to prepare a page for the Book of Life. New families may add their pages and all other parishioners may keep their pages up to date. We will provide some sheets cut to size or you may prepare your own, write in the names of your departed relatives and friends and then add your page to a blank sheet in the book.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin and also our November Calendar
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - October 24- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CWL Bazaar – This Weekend
Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Last chance to buy farm fresh apples by the 5 lb. Bag or by the box! Our tables of fresh baking, jams, jellies, preserves, Christmas gifts, jewelry, sewing, knitting, toys, white elephant, silent auction, country store and much more will be displayed by a country theme. Coffee and Lunch will be served. Donations for all our tables are still welcome and may be deposited in the CWL Bazaar box at the back of the church.
Book & Media Fair – This Weekend
St. Francis de Sales will be having a book & Media Fair brought to us by the Daughters of St. Paul. They will be here before and after all weekend Masses on October 23rd & 24th. Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from an excellent selection of Catholic Books, CD’s & DVD’s from the Pauline Book & Media center in Toronto. This will be a great opportunity to get something inspirational to read, watch, or listen to for this fall and pre-advent time. You can familiarize yourself with the life and mission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going to www.pauline.org
Theology of the Body
Fr. Boisclair is the Diocesan expert on the Theology of the Body. He will be giving a talk on Tuesday, October 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in our Church Hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend. This will not be suitable for children.
40 Hour Devotion – Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Next week on October, 27th, 28th & 29th it is our parishes turn to host the 40 Hours Devotion. On Wednesday and Thursday it will begin following morning Mass and on Friday it will begin following school Mass. We will end with Benediction each night at 7:30 pm. There are signup sheets at the entrance of the church. Please note that at least one person must be present at all time, if we do not have enough people sign up we will have to reduce the hours. You are welcome to attend at any time even if you have not signed up.
World Youth Day 2011 Fundraisers
Upcoming Events: Bake Sale – Sunday October 31st, Breakfast and Lunch – November 7th, Christmas cards for Pro-Life during November, Poinsettia’s in November, International Dinner – November 28th, Christmas Bake Sale & Breakfast – December 5th.
ALL SAINTS DAY Masses
Monday, November 1st at 8:15 am and 7:30 pm
ALL SOULS DAY Masses
Monday, November 2nd at 8:15 am and 7:30 pm. Evening Mass will include a service of light. Parishioners will be invited to light a candle and place it near the altar in memory of their departed family and friends.
Annual Mass for the Deceased
The annual Mass for deceased bishops, priests and religious will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Thursday, November 4th at 12 noon. All parishioners are most welcome at this special liturgy, to be concelebrated by the priests of the Archdiocese. Kindly remember in your prayers those who have labored for the Church in Vancouver – and pray that the Lord will send dedicated men and women to continue their work.
St. Francis de Sales 4th Annual Holly Jolly Dinner & Auction
Saturday, December 4th 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Volunteer for the event of the season! Donations are now being accepted. We are accepting NEW items only big or small. Corporate Donations Welcomed! Please bring your donations to the church office. Tickets on sale now following each Mass – $35 each or a table of 8 for $250 – View the Holly Jolly Poster.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - October 17 - Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CWL Bazaar
Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Last chance to buy farm fresh apples by the 5 lb. Bag or by the box! Our tables of fresh baking, jams, jellies, preserves, Christmas gifts, jewelry, sewing, knitting, toys, white elephant, silent auction, country store and much more will be displayed by a country theme. Coffee and Lunch will be served. Donations for all our tables are still welcome and may be deposited in the CWL Bazaar box at the back of the church.
Book & Media Fair
St. Francis de Sales will be having a book & Media Fair brought to us by the Daughters of St. Paul. They will be here before and after all weekend Masses on October 23rd & 24th. Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from an excellent selection of Catholic Books, CD’s & DVD’s from the Pauline Book & Media center in Toronto. This will be a great opportunity to get something inspirational to read, watch, or listen to for this fall and pre-advent time.
World Youth Day 2011 Fundraisers
Upcoming Events: Bake Sale – Sunday October 31st, Breakfast and Lunch – November 7th, Christmas cards for Pro-Life during November, Poinsettia’s in November, International Dinner – November 28th, Christmas Bake Sale & Breakfast – December 5th.
St. Francis de Sales 4th Annual Holly Jolly Dinner & Auction
Saturday, December 4th 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Volunteer for the event of the season! Donations are now being accepted. We are accepting NEW items only big or small. Corporate Donations Welcomed! Please bring your donations to the church office. Tickets on sale now following each Mass – $35 each or a table of 8 for $250 – View the Holly Jolly Poster
Noon Hour Supervisor Needed
St. Francis de Sales School is looking for a noon hour supervisor to begin immediately. The position is for Monday – Friday from Noon – 1:00 pm. If you are interested please call 604-435-5311.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - October 10 - Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CWL Bazaar – October 23rd
Items are needed for each of the tables, jewelry, books, jams, jellies, preserves, sewing, knitting, silent auction etc. Items can be placed in the CWL Bazaar box at the back of the church. No clothing, fabric, or stuffed toys please. Any questions call Marg Surinak 604-434-8027.
Noon Hour Supervisor Needed
St. Francis de Sales School is looking for a noon hour supervisor to begin immediately. The position is for Monday – Friday from Noon – 1:00 pm. If you are interested please call the school at 604-435-5311.
Attention Altar Servers!!!!
New Schedule will be out next week. If you have not sent in your new form please pick up one in the sacristy this weekend, and return it by Wednesday, October 13th.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 Fundraisers
Fresh picked Okanagan apples available for sale this weekend. $5.00 for a 5 pound bag. Aurora Golden Gala, Spartans and Jonagold. Available after all Masses. Chocolate bars are also available, Upcoming Events: Bake Sale – Sunday October 31st, Breakfast and Lunch – November 7th, Christmas cards for Pro-Life during November, Poinsettia’s in November, International Dinner – November 31st, Christmas Bake Sale & Breakfast – December 1st.
Book & Media Fair
St. Francis de Sales will be having a book & Media Fair brought to us by the Daughters of St. Paul. They will be here before and after all weekend Masses on October 23rd & 24th. Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from an excellent selection of Catholic Books, CD’s & DVD’s from the Pauline Book & Media center in Toronto. This will be a great opportunity to get something inspirational to read, watch, or listen to for this fall and pre-advent time. You can familiarize yourself with the life and mission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going to www.pauline.org
St. Francis de Sales 4th Annual Holly Jolly Dinner & Auction
Saturday, December 4th 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Volunteer for the event of the season! Donations are now being accepted. We are accepting NEW items only big or small. Corporate Donations Welcomed! Please bring your donations to the church office. Tickets on sale now following each Mass – $35 each or a table of 8 for $250 – View the Holly Jolly Poster
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - October 3 - Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Youth Day Update
Thank you to all who came out to support us at the “Soup and Damper” last Saturday. We had great fellowship and earned a few dollars toward World Youth Day. This Sunday, we are hosting Coffee and Donuts in the Church Hall. Along with the donuts we will also have bagels and muffins. We also have chocolates to tempt you. Next week we will have another delivery of fresh picked apples from the Okanagan for $5.00 a bag. Thank you for your continuing support.
Lunches for the Poor and Homeless of Burnaby
St Francis de Sales provides 50 bagged lunches once a month for the homeless and poor of Burnaby. The lunches for October will be prepared on Wednesday October 6th at 1:00 pm in the church hall. We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations. Each month we need margarine, fish, meat, cheese, cookies, loafs, granola bars, fruit cups or apples, bananas, juice boxes, sandwich bags, brown lunch bags etc.) If you would like to volunteer or donate contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
Decorating for Thanksgiving
If you would like to make a donation of a fall item to help decorate the church for thanksgiving please bring it to the church office by Thursday, October 7th.
Next Sunday – October 10th
Youth Orientated Mass at 7:00 pm
CWL Bazaar – October 23rd
Items are needed for each of the tables - sewing, knitting, crafts, jams, jellies, preserves, good (small) like new items for the white elephant table, can be placed into the CWL Bazaar box at the back of the church. No clothing, fabric, or stuffed toys please. Any questions call Marg Surinak at 604-434-8027.
Noon Hour Supervisor Needed
St. Francis de Sales School is looking for a noon hour supervisor to begin immediately. The position is for Monday – Friday from Noon – 1 pm. If you are interested please call the school at 604-435-5311.
Children’s Liturgy – Urgent Help Needed
We are in great need of more volunteer presiders and helpers especially at the 11:00 am Mass. You would be able to receive volunteer hours for school. If we do not have volunteers come forward we will not be able to have children’s liturgy at 11:00 am Mass. Please call the parish office if you are interested.
St Vincent de Paul Needs Your Time and Talents
How? Provide food to low income families in our community. Participate in preparing or giving out sandwiches and coffee in the downtown eastside. Help to prepare Christmas hampers. Board positions – learn in a warm welcoming environment how boards work. Volunteer a lot or a little! Fill out a card and drop it off at the entrance or call our hotline 604 434 3699.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin also read our October Calendar