Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Passion Sunday - March 28
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 1st
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm
Good Friday, April 2nd
Stations of the Cross & Communion 11:00 am
Solemn Liturgy 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 3rd
Easter Vigil 9:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 4th
Mass at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7 pm
Please note that there is No morning Mass on April 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Altar Servers Practice Times for Holy Week:
Holy Thursday for 7:30 pm Mass at 6:45 pm.
Good Friday for 3:00 pm Solemn Liturgy at 2:00 pm.
Holy Saturday for Easter Vigil at 9:00 am.
Religious Articles Shop
Will be open before and after the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass on March 27th as well as Sunday March 28th following the 9:00 am & 11 am Masses. Please come by to see our first Communion Articles and other merchandise.
Oppose Bill C-384
This weekend after Mass the CWL & Pro-Life group will be handing out petition cards opposing Bill C-384 which would legalize euthanasia & assisted suicide. Please take a moment to sign the card for a life saving cause.
Stations of the Cross – Tuesday, March 30th
Next Tuesday, the grade 7 PREP students will be enacting the Stations of the Cross in a Shadow drama. It will begin at 7:30 pm in the school gym. Everyone is welcome to attend.
1000 Hail Mary’s
Please come and join us in Prayer, on Holy Saturday, April 3rd at St Francis de Sales Church Hall from 8:00 am-3:30 pm. Refreshments are provided. This is organized and sponsored by The Legion of Mary. For more info, Cindy Baguio at 778-371-7272 Or Evelyn Lacson at 604-313-2080.
Feast of the Divine Mercy – Sunday, April 11th
We will have a special Liturgy at 3:00 pm which will include:
- Blessing of Divine Mercy Images,
- Exposition
- Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- Benediction
Everyone is welcome to join us and to bring your Divine Mercy images for the blessing. Information sheets about the Feast of Divine Mercy and the Novena are available at the entrance of the church.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin and also our April Calendar
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 21
Lenten Opportunities
Stations of the Cross – Fridays 7:00 pm Evening Mass – Fridays 7:30 pm Great ways of uniting our sacrifices, hearts and love to His during Lent.
Feast of the Annunciation
We will be having an extra Mass on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 pm for the Feast of the Annunciation.
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 1st
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm
Good Friday, April 2nd
Stations of the Cross & Communion 11:00 am
Solemn Liturgy 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 3rd
Easter Vigil 9:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 4th
Mass at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7 pm
Please note that there is No morning Mass on April 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Internet Safety Workshop
Will be held on on Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm in our school gym. Please join us for a very informative evening. This workshop is for adults only. For further information, please contact the school at 604-435-5311.
Lenten Reflections
The Catholic Woman’s League invites the SFDS community, men and women, to join them on March 27th for Lenten Reflections with Father T. Smith. The morning of reflection begins with 9:00 AM Mass followed with coffee break in the parish hall. Following confessions in the church, Father Smith will join us and share his “Lenten Reflections”.
Advertising in the Bulletin
As a way to cut bulletin printing costs we will be selling ad space on the back page of our bulletin. If you are interested in advertising your business, please contact the parish office for more information. The cost is as low as $125 for a six month run.
1000 Hail Mary’s
Please come and join us in Prayer, on Holy Saturday, April 3rd at St Francis de Sales Church Hall from 8:00 am-3:30 pm. Refreshments are provided. This is organized and sponsored by The Legion of Mary. For more info, Cindy Baguio at 778-371-7272 Or Evelyn Lacson at 604-313-2080.
Feast of the Divine Mercy – Sunday, April 11th
We will have a special Liturgy at 3:00 pm which will include:
- Blessing of Divine Mercy Images
- Exposition
- Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- Benediction
Everyone is welcome to join us and to bring your Divine Mercy images for the blessing. Information sheets about the Feast of Divine Mercy and the Novena are available at the entrance of the church.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 14
Lenten Opportunities
Stations of the Cross – Fridays 7:00 pm Evening Mass – Fridays 7:30 pm Great ways of uniting our sacrifices, hearts and love to His during Lent.
Feast of the Annunciation
We will be having an extra Mass on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 pm for the Feast of the Annunciation.
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 1st
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm
Good Friday, April 2nd
Stations of the Cross & Communion 11:00 am
Solemn Liturgy 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 3rd
Easter Vigil 9:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 4th
Mass at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7 pm
Please note that there is No morning Mass on April 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Think Fast 2010
This weekend several of our parish youth are participating in Think Fast. A 25 hour fast to raise money for Development & Peace. Please keep them in your prayers; they will also be collecting pledges after Mass.
First Confession
Our grade 2 students preparing for their First Holy Communion will be having their first Confession this Thursday, please keep them in their prayers.
Easter Lilies
If you would like to donate an Easter lily to help decorate to Church, please bring it to the office between Monday, March 29th and Thursday, April 4th. We will have special dedication cards to placed on the bulletin board for those who would like to donate their lily in memory of a loved one.
Life Is Precious -Let Us Stand Up For Life
On Monday March 15th at 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm at St. Francis de Sales in church hall we are having a pro – life meeting, open to all parishioners in our parish and neighboring parishes. We will have videos and testimonies to stimulate a discussion period, in which we hope everyone, will participate. We are also looking for volunteers from our parish to act as greeters. Refreshements will be served. For more information or to volunteer phone: Hilton – 604-515-4073 or Anna – 604-527-0350 or Nancy – 604-435-9134.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Third Sunday of Lent - March 7
Lenten Opportunities
Stations of the Cross – Fridays 7:00 pm Evening Mass – Fridays 7:30 pm Great ways of uniting our sacrifices, hearts and love to His during Lent.
Knights of Columbus
Pennies for Heaven drive starts this weekend of March 6th & 7th. Proceeds will support the seminarian program in BC. The Knights will also be conducting their membership drive. Forms and brochures can be found in the entrance of the church. Feel free to speak to a representative after Mass.
CWL General Meeting
The next monthly meeting is Thursday, March 11th, 7:30 pm in the church hall. All ladies are welcome.
Irish Tea
Celebrate the feast of St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. The great saint to the Irish – and all those who want to be Irish for a day! Come join us at a delicious Irish tea hosted by the de Sales deaf ministry. Sunday, March 14th following the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses in the church hall. Door prizes for all ages including a special prize, a gift basket packed with a Touch of the emerald isle. Tickets are available at the entrance of the church. Adults $5 / Children $2, 3 yrs & younger are free.
Life Is Precious -Let Us Stand Up For Life
On Monday March 15th at 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at St. Francis de Sales in church hall we are having a pro – life meeting, open to all parishioners in our parish and neighboring parishes. We will have videos and testimonies to stimulate a discussion period, in which we hope everyone, will participate. We are also looking for volunteers from our parish to act as greeters. Refreshements will be served. For more information or to volunteer phone: Hilton – 604-515-4073 or Anna – 604-527-0350 or Nancy – 604-435-9134.
Advertising in the Bulletin
As a way to cut bulletin printing costs we will be selling advertising space on the back page of our bulletin. If you are interested please contact the parish office for more information.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin and also our March Calendar