Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - May 1 - Second Sunday of Easter
Parish Education Committee
Elections will take place on the weekend of May 28th – 29th. There are four positions to be filled for the next school year. All candidates nominated for election must be people of faith who are committed to Catholic Schools. Those eligible to be nominated must be practicing Catholics, registered in the parish, approved by the pastor and have reached the age of 21. Candidates must understand and agree to conduct themselves according to the “expectations for members of CISVA education committees”. The nomination forms and the expectation forms may be picked up at the parish or school office.
May Crowning
We will be holding our annual May Crowning event on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm. everyone is welcome to attend.
Fifth Annual SfDS Community Spring Fair – Saturday May 28th – 10 am – 2:00 pm
Pony Rides, Games, Cake Walk, BBQ, Candy Floss, Face Painting, Crafters and much more! Our very successful fair depends on donations from our community of new items our Grand Raffle, Shoebox Raffle, Toys and other small prize items. Cash donations and event sponsorship by individuals, families or businesses gratefully accepted. Contact sfdsspringfair@gmail.com for information, to volunteer at the fair or to donate. Interested in having your own craft table? Contact us to secure your space!
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - April 24 - Easter Sunday
Alleluia He has Risen!
Easter is the greatest solemnity of our liturgical year, the greatest of all Sundays. Today we are celebrating Christ’s victory over death, so that it cannot hold us captive away from Him. By uniting ourselves to Christ, through taking up the daily struggle to live out his teachings, we are able to enter into a life which has no end, a life of perfect joy and peace. Consequently, we are able to say with St. Paul “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting?” (1 Cor. 15:54-55) So, Easter is a celebration of our liberation, the freedom to live our humanity to the fullest. It is this that causes us to shout for joy and sing out our alleluias. I wish that the joy we experience today will be with you throughout the whole year as we celebrate together our little Easters every Sunday. Fr. Smith
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 21st Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm
Good Friday, April 22nd Stations of the Cross 11:00 am Solemn Liturgy 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday, April 23rd Easter Vigil 9:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 24th Mass at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7 pm
Please note that there is No morning Mass on April 22nd & 23rd.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - April 17 - Passion Sunday
2011 Lenten Penitential Services
All Services Begin at 7:00 pm
April 17th – St. Michael’s (Burnaby)
April 18th – St. Francis de Sales
April 19th – Our Lady of Fatima (Coquitlam)
Stations of the Cross – Tuesday, April 19th
This 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 church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Good Friday Pontifical Collection
The collection this year on Good Friday, April 22nd will be in support of the Christian communities, the Holy Land, the upkeep of the Holy Sites and the formation of future priests. Let us give generously and show solidarity to respond to the needs of the Church in the land of Jesus.
Easter Lilies
If you would like to donate an Easter lily to help decorate the Church, please bring it to the office between Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st. We will have special dedication cards placed on the bulletin board for those who would like to donate their lily in memory of a loved one.
Decorating for Easter
If you are interested in helping us decorate the church for Easter, please join us on Saturday, April 23rd at 11:00 am in the church.
Easter Vigil Reception
This year during the Easter Vigil our parish will be welcoming 18 new Catholics through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion. It is our tradition to celebrate with them after their acceptance into the church. If you are able to help with the reception on April 23rd or if you are able to make a donation of baked goods or finger food please contact the parish office.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - April 10 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Additional Evening Masses
During Lent, we will be celebrating Mass on Fridays at 7:30 pm.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 7:00 pm during Lent. Please feel welcome to join us as we meditate on the Lord’s Passion.
2011 Lenten Penitential Services
All Services Begin at 7:00 pm
April 11th – St. Joseph’s (Port Moody)
April 12th – Sts. Cyril & Methodius (New Westminster)
April 13th – Holy Spirit (New Westminster) Our Lady of Lourdes (Coquitlam)
April 14th – All Saint’s (Coquitlam)
April 17th – St. Michael’s (Burnaby)
April 18th – St. Francis de Sales
April 19th – Our Lady of Fatima (Coquitlam)
K of C Pancake Breakfast – THIS WEEKEND
Pancake breakfast for April has been moved up one week so it does not fall on Palm Sunday. Please join this weekend following the 9 am and 11 am Masses.
RCIA – The 3rd Scrutiny
Today we celebrate the third scrutiny with our Elect. The third scrutiny focuses on Christ, the resurrection and the life. The story of the raising of Lazarus summarizes the transformation of life over death. Life promised to us by God that even the grave cannot take away. This is about the effects of sin, deadly sin, that entomb this world and us. This is about a Savior who weeps for us because he does not come to condemn us but to redeem us. This is about the voice of Christ, who calls us forth into life that triumphs over sin and death and Satan’s pride. Lazarus becomes an icon for each believer who is loved deeply by Christ. This saving love bids us come out from the tomb of sin and death. This saving love commands that all restraints holding us back from fullness of life be unbound. This saving love gives to the Church sacraments that lift us up to everlasting life. The Scrutiny Rite takes place after the homily at the 9:00 am Mass. Please keep in your prayers Joelle Brennan, Will Brennan, Laura Hernandez, Austen Ishak, Shantel Stojcevski, Anita Nip, Lorinda Lum-Tong, Cari Luongo, Chiara Barbone, Dante Barbone, Howard Bien, Victoria Brown, Susy Ong & John Dawson.
Bobs & LoLo Children’s Concert Fundraiser
ONLY 35 TICKETS LEFT!!! Saturday, April 16th 3:30-4:30 pm $15/ ticket. This concert is a nice treat for your children/grandchildren and it can also be part of the birthday party fun! All proceeds go towards building a portable to house our preschool and before/after school care centre. Purchase tickets after mass or at the Parish Office during weekdays. We also gratefully accept donations: please ask the SFDS Parish to direct your donation to the “Building Our Future” fundraising project. Charitable receipts issued.
Easter Lilies
If you would like to donate an Easter lily to help decorate the Church, please bring it to the office between Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st. We will have special dedication cards placed on the bulletin board for those who would like to donate their lily in memory of a loved one.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - April 3 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Additional Evening Masses
During Lent, we will be celebrating Mass on Fridays at 7:30 pm.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 7:00 pm during Lent. Please feel welcome to join us as we meditate on the Lord’s Passion.
2011 Lenten Penitential Services
All Services Begin at 7:00 pm
April 7th – Our Lady of Mercy (Burnaby)
April 8th – St. Peter’s (New Westminster)
April 11th – St. Joseph’s (Port Moody)
April 12th – Sts. Cyril & Methodius (New Westminster)
April 13th – Holy Spirit (New Westminster) Our Lady of Lourdes (Coquitlam)
April 14th – All Saint’s (Coquitlam)
April 17th – St. Michael’s (Burnaby)
April 18th – St. Francis de Sales
April 19th – Our Lady of Fatima (Coquitlam)
RCIA – The Second Scrutiny
During the 9:00 am Mass today the Second of the Scrutiny rites is celebrated for the Elect who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. The Gospel passages from John have been assigned for these scrutiny Masses with the Elect in mind, but they contain messages for the rest of us as well as we prepare to renew our baptismal promises at Easter. The gospel of the Man Born Blind has a clear relation to baptism. Those preparing for baptism have begun to see Jesus, to recognize him and to follow him. For those already baptized, we have been given the light. And that light is seen in the way we behave, in the way we relate with other people. Our lives are to be transparent. There is no darkness, no hidden behavior which we would be ashamed to reveal to others.
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 April will be prepared on Wednesday April 6th at 1:00 pm in the church hall and given out the next day Thursday April 7th, 2011 at the Southside Community church. . We are looking for both volunteers to help prepare the lunches and for donations. This month we are in need of margarine, bars, cookies, cheese and fruit cup or fresh fruit. If you would like to volunteer or donate contact the Church office at 604-434-1328.
Bobs & Lolo Children’s Concert Fundraiser
Saturday, April 16th 3:30-4:30pm. Your children and grandchildren will have a great time and the money will go towards building a portable to house our preschool and before/after school care centre. It will also enable our school to offer full-day kindergarten. Please support this worthy cause by buying tickets after mass or at the Parish Office during weekdays. $15/ticket or $20/ticket after April 8th. We also gratefully accept donations to the SFDS Parish with a request that funds go towards the “Building Our Future” fundraising project.
World Youth Day ’11 Madrid – This Sunday Breakfast and Lunch & Chocolates
Fresh Portuguese donuts, soup and buns at the 9 and 11 am Masses Come downstairs to enjoy a delicious treat. Chocolate Almonds $3.00 a box are available in the church entrance after all masses. Thank you for your continuing support.
Youth Open Gym
Jr. Youth from in grade 6 & 7 are invited to play sports in the school gym on April 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Please bring a tooney donation to cover the cost of snacks.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin and also our April Calendar