Weekly Update

HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY | The First TIme in the Diocese!

Photos of my Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood:

Édouard Cardinal Gagnon at the Laying On of Hands

A photo with my mother and father and my younger sister after my Ordination

My First Mass
at the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles in Rome

FROM THE BIBLE
Proverbs 22:1

A good name is better than great riches:
and good favour is above silver and gold..

FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
№ 754

The Church is, accordingly, a sheepfold, the sole and necessary gateway to which is Christ. It is also the flock of which God himself foretold that he would be the shepherd, and whose sheep, even though governed by human shepherds, are unfailingly nourished and led by Christ himself, the Good Shepherd and Prince of Shepherds, who gave his life for his sheep.

St James’s Parish

Dear Ever So Wooly and Fluffy Flock,
✠✠✠

Please keep in mind that the First Communion for Saint James’s Parish and Saint Ann’s Parish will take place next Saturday 27 April 2024 at Saint Ann’s. The Mass will begin at 1 p.m.

Well, the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fátima has come and gone. It was a truly grand history-making occasion. The Holy Hour was packed. What a beautiful tribute from our parish to the Holy Mother of God. It is hoped that the statue will return for another visit in 2025. Here are a few photos:

On Saturday 20 April 2024 I officiated at the wedding of Noah and Cassandra (“Cassie”) Faetz.
What blessings have come to them in these past few weeks. They were baptized, confirmed and made their first communion at the Easter Vigil. Then a few days later they made their First Confession (Sacrament of Penance) and finally received the Sacrament of Matrimony. Five (5) Sacraments to help them on their way to eternal happiness in Heaven. Here are a few photos:

Photo after the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil

Photo after the Sacrament of Matrimony on Saturday 20 April 2024

Of your charity please pray
for the repose of the soul of 
JEAN HELLIER
AND
EVANGELINA ESTRADA

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Once again if you’re looking for First Communion vesture and Confirmation vesture for girls and boys, you may find what you’re looking for at this address:

— La Rinascente Imports —
2677 Hastings St East
Vancouver, BC  V5K 1Z5
(604) 255-6020

May your Easter Season,
be filled with Paschal Joy
in the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit!

Here is this year’s St James’s Parish Children’s Ministry schedule:

— S U N D A Y —
CHILDREN’S GOSPEL TIME
Catechism for the younger children
to understand and enjoy.
‣ at 9 a.m. till after the homily
with Catherine Dunford 
‣ at 11 a.m. till after the homily
with Mother Cynthia 

— T U E S D A Y —
CHILDREN’S ROSARY CLUB
at 3-4.30 p.m.
With Mother Cynthia and Catherine Dunford
assisting Prayer procession followed
by Faith Enrichment Lessons
For Grades 1 and up PARENTS always WELCOME

 — T H U R S D A Y —
SACRAMENT ENRICHMENT
at 3-4 p.m.
With Mother Cynthia and Catherine Dunford assisting.

For those preparing for a Sacrament and for those who want to learn more about the ones they have already received.

For 7 years old and up
PARENTS always WELCOME

MASS TIMES
✞ SUNDAY

→ 9 a.m.

→ 11 a.m.

→ 4.30 p.m. (Latin) Mass

✞ SATURDAY

→ 9 a.m.

→ 4.30 p.m. (Mass of Anticipation)

✞ MONDAY TO SATURDAY

→ 9 a.m.
✞ FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
→ 6.30 p.m.

CONFESSION TIMES

✞ SUNDAY:
→ 8.30 a.m.  | 10.30 a.m.  | 4 p.m.

✞ MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY:
→ 8.45 a.m.
✞ THURSDAY:
→ 8.45 a.m.  |  7 p.m.

✞ FRIDAY:
→ 8.45 a.m.  |  10 a.m.

✞ SATURDAY:
→ 8.45 a.m.  |  10 a.m.  |  4 p.m.

Confessions are heard
in the ‘St John the Divine’ Room.

HOLY HOUR
✞ EVERY THURSDAY
→ 7 p.m.

HOLY ROSARY
✞ EVERY DAY
→ 8.30 a.m.
✞ FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
→ 8.30 a.m.
→ 5.45 p.m.

ADULTS’ CATECHETICAL REVIEW

Choose a few questions each week for review

and discussion with your family.