Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - January 1 - Mary, Mother of God and January 2 - Epiphany
B. C. Catholic
Archbishop Miller has requested parishes to send the B.C. Catholic to their parishioners. The B.C. Catholic is an instrument of evangelization and a very important communication tool. We hope to send the B.C. Catholic via email to keep costs down. Please provide the parish office with your email address. If you do not have email and wish to receive the paper format please inform the parish office at 604-434-1328.
Bible Study Tuesday Evenings
We are thinking of having an evening bible study on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:15. We will be beginning with a “Quick Journey Through the Bible an Introduction to the Bible” by Jeff Cavins creator of The Great Adventure Bible Study System. If you are interested in this program please contact Marguerite at the Parish Office.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas & New Year’s Mass Schedule
Friday, December 24th – Christmas Eve
Morning Mass – 8:15 am
Mass at 6:00 pm – Family Mass, 9:00 pm and midnight
Carol singing will begin ½ hour before all Masses
Saturday, December 25th – Christmas Day
9:00 am & 11:00 am NO 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, December 26th – Feast of the Holy Family
Masses 9:00 am & 11:00 am and 7:00 pm
Friday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve
Morning Mass 8:15 am
Evening Mass 5:00 pm
Holy Hour from 11:00 pm – midnight
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
New Year’s Day the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Masses 9:00 am, 11:00 am No 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm Mass
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 – Feast of the Epiphany
Mass 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 7:00 pm
Poinsettias for In Loving Memory
This year we will continue with the tradition of having poinsettias donated in Loving memory of your family and friends. If you would like to donate a plant to help decorate the church please drop it off at the parish office between December 20th & 23rd.
Charismatic Prayer Group
St. Francis de Sales’ parishioners are invited to join us for a Christmas celebration prayer meeting on Wednesday, December 22nd at 7:30 pm. We will have a brief prayer meeting followed by Christmas carols, fellowship and light refreshments.
Decorating for Christmas
We will be decorating the church for Christmas starting at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 23rd and everyone is welcome to help. Please come to the parish office if you are interested.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 12 - Third Sunday of Advent
Advent Penitential Service
Our Parish Penitential Service will take place on December 20th at 7:00 pm.
Envelope Boxes
Boxes of 2011 envelopes are at the church entrance ready for pick up. Please read the instructions posted on the wall. If your envelopes are not there, please leave your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet. If the information on your envelope box is not current please contact the parish office to have it updated.
2010 Tax Receipts
As you may know the New Year falls on a weekend. For tax receipt purposes if you would like your donation to be counted in the 2010 collections please make your donation earlier – before December 31st. Also, please know that the parish office will be closed on December 27th and 31st. May God bless you for your generosity.
Poinsettias for In Loving Memory
This year we will continue with the tradition of having poinsettias donated in Loving memory of your family and friends. If you would like to donate a plant to help decorate the church please drop it off at the parish office between December 20th and 23rd.
Decorating for Christmas
We will be decorating the church for Christmas starting at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 23rd and everyone is welcome to help. Please come to the parish office if you are interested.
SFDS School Christmas Concert
Parishioners, Grandparents and Parents of students who are not able to attend the evening performances of the Christmas Concert are invited to attend our Dress Rehearsal of “The Mystery of Simon Shepherd” on Monday, December 13th at 9:15am in the school gym.
K of C Pancake Breakfast
Next Sunday, December 19th – Christmas gift giving comes early! In keeping with our traditional practice of offering something special as door prizes at the December pancake breakfasts, next Sunday we will offer some very attractive gift packages for both children and adults. Come and test your luck – you may get an early Christmas gift!
Christmas Eve Pageant
The evening Mass at 6:00 pm Christmas Eve is a special liturgy for families. The Children’s Choir sings and other children of our parish are invited to take part in a dramatization of the Gospel. The children will take part in non-speaking roles as Joseph, Mary, Angel Gabriel, Angels, Shepherds, Innkeepers and Wise Men. Older children will be narrators and lectors. If your child would like to participate in the Gospel dramatization on Christmas Eve at 6:00, please pick up a form on the bulletin board and return it either to the school office or the parish office. The form has been sent home with the school children and PREP children. Please return the form no later than December 17th.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 5 - Second Sunday of Advent
SFDS Kindergarten 2011-2012
Due to our need to maintain our pre-school until such time as we can relocate it to the back field our Kindergarten will be offered in 2011-2012 as a ½ day program. We will however extend the time by ½ hour to 3 hours from the current 2½ hours. Students will attend from 9:00-12:00 (a 60% program). To complete the rezoning for the back field we will have to raise approximately $25,000. A committee of school and pre-school parents is being struck to look into ways to raise these funds. Rezoning must take place before we can move ahead with the next stage of development. This Committee will work with the Parish Portable Committee.
Christmas Dinner Hosted by CWL
All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend CWL’s Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 9th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the church hall. The CWL will be serving delicious Asian food. Tickets are $12 and will be for sale at the entrance of the church at the 9 am & 11 am masses this weekend and next weekend.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 Fundraisers
This week Sunday, December 5th. Bake Sale at the 5 pm, 9 am and 11am Masses and Breakfast at the 9 and 11 am Masses. Come and buy your Christmas goodies and come downstairs to enjoy fresh Portuguese donuts, soup and bagels.
Poinsettia orders are now being taken. Please have your order in before December 12th.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin