Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - January 1 - Mary, Mother of God
Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
9:00 am – Morning Mass
5:00 pm – Evening Mass
Holy Hour from 11:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year’s Day the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 am Mass
11:00 am Mass
7:00 pm Mass
Monday, January 2, 2012
9:00 am – Morning Mass
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 January will be prepared on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the church hall and given out the next day Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Southside Community church. We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations of juice boxes, margarine, mayonnaise, sandwich meat both canned and freshly sliced, cheese, apple sauce,. If you would like to volunteer or donate contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 25 - Nativity of the Lord
From the Pastor
Christmas is the time of the year when we in a special way reflect on the presence of God dwelling amongst us and what that means for our lives. The joy and peace of knowing that God chose to become one of us, so that we would always be bonded to each other in a very special way, is the reality of our redemption. Consequently, the Christmas Season gives us the opportunity through the sacraments of Penance and Eucharist, prayers of thanksgiving, and acts of charity to unite ourselves more closely to Him in order to experience this joy and peace in our lives more profoundly. My prayer for you this Christmas is that this joy and peace will pervade your lives this Christmas Season and throughout the whole year.
Christmas & New Year’s Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
9:00 am – Morning Mass
6:00 pm – Family Mass
9:00 pm – ASL/Interpreted Mass for the Deaf
12:00 am –Midnight Mass Carol singing will begin ½ hour before all Masses
Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day
9:00 am
11:00 am
NO 7:00 pm Mass
Monday, December 26
9:00 am – Morning Mass
Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
9:00 am – Morning Mass
5:00 pm – Evening Mass
Holy Hour from 11:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year’s Day the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 am Mass
11:00 am Mass
7:00 pm Mass
Monday, January 2, 2012
9:00 am – Morning Mass
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Advent Penitential Services
Our Parish Penitential Service will take place on December 20th at 7:00 pm. If you are unable to attend please feel free to attend another service in our Deanery.
December 18 – St. Michael’s
December 19 – Our Lady of Assumption; Holy Spirit
December 20 – St. Francis de Sales; St. Luke’s
December 21 – Our Lady of Lourdes; All Saint’s
December 21 – Sts. Cyril & Methodius
December 22 – Our Lady of Fatima
Christmas & New Year’s Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
9:00 am – Morning Mass
6:00 pm – Family Mass
9:00 pm – ASL/Interpreted Mass for the Deaf
12:00 am –Midnight Mass Carol singing will begin ½ hour before all Masses
Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day
9:00 am
11:00 am
NO 7:00 pm Mass
Monday, December 26
9:00 am – Morning Mass
Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
9:00 am – Morning Mass
5:00 pm – Evening Mass
Holy Hour from 11:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year’s Day the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 am Mass
11:00 am Mass
7:00 pm Mass
Monday, January 2, 2012
9:00 am – Morning Mass
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent
Holly Jolly
Thank you for all your generous support of our annual Holly Jolly Dinner Auction held last weekend. The evening was a great success! Holly Jolly Sponsors
From dinner to raffles and draws to the auction a fabulous time was had by all. Many thanks again to our Guest of Honour, Susana da Silva. This event could not happen without our parish’s support and we thank you for your many contributions. Have a very Merry Christmas!
Congratulations to the following 2011 Holly Jolly Raffle Winners
School Christmas Concert
This will take place Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm sharp at the Church. Admission is by donation only. The proceeds will go to Covenant House and the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Christmas hampers. Parishioners are invited to attend the dress rehearsal at 9:15 am on Tuesday, December 13.
Knights of Columbus
Please join us next Sunday, December 18 following the 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses for the famous Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast.
Advent Penitential Services
Our Parish Penitential Service will take place on December 20 at 7:00 pm. If you are unable to attend please feel free to attend another service in our Deanery.
December 12 – St. Joseph’s
December 13 – St. Patrick’s
December 15 – Our Lady Mercy; St. Clare’s; St. Peter’s
December 16 – Our Lady of Lourdes
December 18 – St. Michael’s
December 19 – Our Lady of Assumption; Holy Spirit
December 20 – St. Francis de Sales; St. Luke’s
December 21 – All Saint’s; Sts. Cyril & Methodius
December 22 – Our Lady of Fatima
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - December 4 - Second Sunday of Advent
Light Up For Christ
Tuesday, December 6 everyone is invited to the Knights of Columbus annual “Light up for Christ.” Children, their parents and all members of the parish will gather to bless the tree on top of the church and sing carols for Advent. We will meet in the church for a short prayer service at 7:45 pm and then Father will lead us outside to bless the tree, after which St. Nicholas will appear with his companions to give treats to the children. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies in the gym. Please bring a donation of non-perishable food item for the Christmas Hampers.
Advent Penitential Services
Our Parish Penitential Service will take place on December 20th at 7:00 pm. If you are unable to attend please feel free to attend another service in our Deanery.
December 12 – St. Joseph’s
December 13 – St. Patrick’s
December 15 – Our Lady Mercy; St. Clare’s; St. Peter’s
December 16 – Our Lady of Lourdes
December 18 – St. Michael’s
December 19 – Our Lady of Assumption; Holy Spirit
December 20 – St. Francis de Sales; St. Luke’s
December 21 – All Saint’s; Sts. Cyril & Methodius
December 22 – Our Lady of Fatima
CWL CHRISTMAS DINNER – Thursday, December 8
Ham, scalloped potatoes, etc., desserts and punch. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm. Gifts, door prizes and more! Husband/friend of a CWL member is also welcome. Cost $15.00 per person. Tickets are available after all Masses this weekend and from the church office. No tickets will be sold at the door as we need to know the number attending in advance for catering purposes.
Morning of Reflection for Advent
The Catholic Women’s League invites members of our parish community to join us for a morning of reflection on Saturday, December 10, we will meet for 9:00 am Mass. Then we will join Father Nixon, in the parish hall, where he will speak to us on the topic, “The Word Became Flesh”. The morning will also include fellowship and refreshments. We look forward to parishioners joining us for this occasion during the Advent season.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin