Daily Mass Times

Monday - 9 am

Tuesday - 8 am

Wednesday - 9 am

Thursday - 8 am

Friday - 9am & 7pm

Saturday - 9 am

Sunday Mass Times

8 am

9:30 am

11:30 am

Anticipated

Saturday  -  5 pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

First Friday of the Month

Adoration  -  10 am - 8 pm

Chaplet of Divine Mercy  - 11:30 am

Youth Prayer & Adoration  - 7 pm

Benediction - 7:40 pm

All Other Fridays

Adoration  - 10 am - 7 pm

Chaplet of Divine Mercy - 11:30 am

Benediction  - 6:40 pm

Mass - 7 pm

Confession

Monday - Saturday   8:30 - 8:50 am

Saturday  4:00 - 4:45 pm

Baptism, Marriage, Funerals and Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Parish Office at 604-792-2764 or email office@stmarysparish.ca to arrange

End of Life Emergency

Please call 604-792-2764
(or 604-378-0482 outside regular office hours)

Fridays during Lent

Morning Mass -  9 am

Adoration - 10 am - 6:30 pm

Benediction -  6:20 pm

Stations of the Cross - 6:30 pm Evening Mass -  7 pm

Felix De Guzman

Rita Korbeld

Gerry & Sharon Williams

Blake & Dorothy Baxter  

Roy Keasey

Diane Goldie

Mary Eagan

Anthony Jongedijk

Cristina Castro

Derek Weston

Kathleen Sutherland

Janet Nadon

Pauline Turenne

Monday, February 26

9 am - Germaine MacPhee

Tuesday, February 27

8 am - Glenn McDonald RIP

Wednesday, February 28

9 am - Ethan Dreveny

Thursday, February 29

8 am - Oscar Otsuka

Friday, March 1

9 am – Doreen Strong RIP

Saturday, March 2

9 am - Jim Strueby RIP

5 pm - Raymond Lange RIP

Sunday, March 3

8 am -  St. Mary’s Parishioners

9:30 am - Monique Dion

11:30 am - Hugette Matoul

MIGRANT MINISTRY

Spanish Mass

Feb 25 at 6:30 pm

RCIA RITE OF ELECTION

Feb 25 - 11:30 Mass

SECOND COLLECTION

March 3rd

in support of St.Mary’s &

St. John Brebeuf

WELCOMING COMMITTEE

Our Parish Welcoming Committee’s vision is to foster a greater sense of community and belonging in our parish.  

St. Mary’s School and the Parish’s Welcoming Committee invite our seniors to attend a “DINNER AND A MOVIE”… actually, it is a “lunch and a musical”!

We invite our seniors to come and see our very talented St. Mary’s students perform in their Spring Musical “To Tell The Truth” (in the gym) and then join us for a light lunch over in the annex.

Date- March 6th (10:45 am in the gym).

Please RSVP to patsymes4@gmail.com by March 3rd.   Space is limited.

The next Welcoming Committee meeting will be held on March 4th at 1 pm in the annex.  Everyone welcome to attend!

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)

You’re invited to join our Christian Meditation Group, Thursdays at 6:30 pm.  Learn about this ancient way of contemplative prayer.  Also known as the “prayer of the heart.”  It was introduced into Catholic Spiritual practice for lay people by Fr. John Main OSB.  These one-hour sessions include 20 minutes of silent meditation.  No difficult poses or complicated techniques.  This is for beginners as well as experienced meditators.  Centering Prayer and TM folks welcomed.  For more information, call/text Darrell Taylor (867) 678-5775.

The PILGRIM BOOK STUDY

AMAZING GRACE by Kathleen Norris

Tuesdays at 5 pm, beginning March 5th.  No commitment!  No homework!  On a drop-in basis.  If you miss a session, no problem.  For more information, call or text Darrell Taylor @ (867) 678-5775

MIGRANT MINISTRY

Mass in Spanish will be celebrated on February 25th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to join us!

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS CIRCLE

Click to watch a video for information on Land Acknowledgement .

We were blessed to have 25 people attend our recent Indigenous Relations Circle. At the end of the meeting, Fr. Gio blessed drums that Dale, Mary and Lori had made at a recent Stó:lō Drum Making Workshop.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE - CARITAS CANADA

Established in1967, Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is the official international solidarity organization of the Catholic Church in Canada.

We address the root causes of poverty, oppression, and inequality by working with partners in the Global South and by mobilizing Canadians in the common struggle for justice and dignity. We champion women and social movements as key agents of lasting change.

Our transformative work is possible thanks to the generosity and support of our members and Canadians who stand by us.

Join the movement of over 12,000 members and help us bring our campaigns to life in your community. Visit devp.org/membership.

PIETRA CHAIR CLASS

Do you have mobility issues or physical limitations, but would still like to build strength & flexibility while also  increasing your mental and physical well-being?  A Chair Class is made for you!

Alison ten Bohmer, a Pro-Certified Pietra Fitness Instructor,  is inviting LADIES ONLY to a Chair Class at St. Mary’s.  Chair classes offer gentle movement from the safety of a chair. 

Pietra Fitness is a whole body fitness program that combines stretching & strengthening exercises with Christian prayer & meditation with the goal of enriching your body, mind, & soul so you can glorify God with your entire being.

A  30 minute, LADIES ONLY class will be offered starting Monday, March 11 at 1:30 PM in the Annex.  The fee for 5 classes is $35 or 10 classes for $70. 

For more information and to REGISTER, contact Alison at 604-798-0059 or

Email:   alisonlesley.tb@gmail.com

CHERISH PROJECT COLLECTION CONTINUES

The Chilliwack Knights of Columbus continues to collect diapers, formula and non-perishable baby food for the Cherish Project. This initiative of Chilliwack Pro-Life offers moral and tangible support for young (usually unwed) mothers who made the decision to keep their babies. There is a shopping list near the collection bin in the hallway.

NOVENA TO MARY

On the first Saturday of each month, the Legion of Mary will lead the Rosary after praying the Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK

Thank you for your continued support of our Food Bank.  Thanks to your generosity, our Food Bank is currently “fully stocked”.  Please stay tuned as we will post items as the need arises.  Please note that we cannot accept any items past their expiry date.

PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY UPDATE

We have had a number people inquire as to the status of our parish photo directory.  IPC Canada Photo Services (in Ontario), sent us a draft of the directory in late January.  The directory was proofed for errors/omissions and sent back to the company to be published. They have just informed us that it will likely be another six weeks before we receive our directories.  Please be assured that as soon as they arrive, we will contact you.  Thank you for your patience!

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

Come join us every Tuesday after the 8am Mass for the "Scriptural Rosary".  For more information or to order the Scriptural Rosary booklet ($20) contact Hugh Robins.  Email, hrobins@shaw.ca or Cell 604-402-0215.  "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)  

STEWARDSHIP AT ST. MARY’S

There are many ways to use the gifts God has given us to contribute to the mission of the Church.  At St. Mary’s Parish there are many ministries to be active in, including: Lectors, Bible studies, Catholic Women’s League, Knights of Columbus, or Migrant Ministry, for example. Stewardship can also be as simple as creating a welcoming environment by greeting a parishioner, or tidying the pew and lifting the kneeler before you leave the church. Let us find joy in participating in the life of the Church, in using our gifts given to us from God, or in developing our gifts further. May God bless you!

Join us for the 2024/2025 School Year!

Applications for Kindergarten to grade 7 are now open for the 2024/2025 school year.
We invite you to consider enrolling your child(ren) in our parish school. For more information, please visit saintmarysschool.ca.

ST. MARY’S PRESCHOOL (3 and 4 years old) is also accepting applications for the 2024/25 school year.  preschool@saintmarysschool.ca.

Come and watch our very talented St. Mary’s students perform in their Spring Musical “To Tell the Truth” (Feel free to dress in your favourite “70’s style”!)  Although there are two performances on March 6th, the 7 pm is generally reserved for St. Mary’s school parents and is quite busy!  Please attend the 11 am performance if you are able!  Admission is by donation.  

SJB EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for 2024/25 open for NEW FAMILIES

On Monday, February 26th, St. John Brebeuf will open registration for the 2024/25 school year to new families  with students entering Grades 8—12.  Families new to SJB can take advantage of our Early Bird Registration Fee until March  8th.  For more information, visit For more information,

For more information, visit https://stjohnbrebeuf.ca/announcements/registration-open-for-new-families

FAMILY DAY ACTIVITIES - Both the Consecration Mass to the Holy Family and the Free Parish Skate were well attended.  Thank you to all who participated!

The Knights of Columbus will host a PANCAKE BREAKFAST after all masses on March 3rd.  Come enjoy pancakes with fruit toppings, sausages, cookies, coffee and juice, and support St. Mary's Youth.

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

…is the voice of Catholic women expressing their values and promoting dignity and justice for all.

Our next general meeting will be March 9, 2024, in the Annex after the 9am mass.  Listen to our guest speaker Angelina Ireland from the Delta Hospice Society. Her topic is “Protecting each other from MAiD”. Membership for 2024 are due ($40). Please place cash or cheque in an envelope marked “CWL” in the collection basket or pay at the meeting. Your support is greatly appreciated.

March Events

Join use for the following Youth Ministry events:

ADORATION - March 1

EDGE (Gr. 6 & 7) - March 9

SOCIAL (Gr. 6-12) - March 17

LIFETEEN (Gr. 8-12) - March 23

Light of the World Parish Lenten Retreat

March 15 - 18 Friday and Monday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday all day

SPOTS ARE LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY

Registration forms are available from the table in the annex hallway. Completed registration forms may be dropped off at the parish office or placed in the Sunday collection basket.

Contact Miriam: adorationheart3@gmail.com or call 604-819-1204.

Whole 40: Making a Spiritual Plan for Lent.

Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss the purpose of the season of Lent, how to prepare for it, and why it is such a fruitful season in our life of faith.

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Pro-Life Gala - March 1, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Cherish fund-raising gala on March 1. Indulge in a delicious dinner and dessert, while being inspired by our keynote speaker, Lorie Hartshorn. For information on how to register, please contact Carol Gray (604) 792-5267

Volunteers needed!

February29th,  6:15-8:30pm  - we are hosting a community event and are looking for 1-2 people who are comfortable with technology (more specifically with square readers and tablets). There may also be some other duties, such as making some coffee/tea and helping with some light clean up at the end.  If this is something you are interested in, please email me and we can discuss the details.
Laundry Driver - we have bedding from the Shelter that needs to be taken to our Supportive Housing to be washed everyday.  The staff will bag the laundry and load it into our RAN Van.  We are looking for someone who could pick it up at 11:30am from the Shelter and drive it to the Interchange.  There, they would help to unload it and pick up the clean laundry to be transported back to the Shelter. Round trip should be approximately 1 hour.  We are looking for volunteers to fill a couple of days of the week to start. We would prefer if you picked a day of the week and kept that date on an ongoing basis. If this is something that interests you, please contact me with the day of the week that works for your schedule and we will chat about more details (such as a drivers abstract, safe driving agreement, etc.).
Upcoming Fundraising Events... Night of Hope Gala - May 3rd (we will be in need of some help the day before for set up as well as the day of).  Again, if this is something that you are interested in, please let me know.
Ride for RAN - September... we are going to be looking for a volunteer coordinator for that event.  If you like working with a team, enjoy being outside, can handle a fast-paced event, then we need you! Connect with me at your earliest convenience to see if this is the right fit as we are going to start the planning for this event very soon!  

If anyone has questions, they can certainly reach out to me at any time jyee@ranmission.ca or 604-795-2322ext 201

Volunteers needed!

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers in their Afternoon Pantry (free grocery store) - 12 pm - approx 3:30 pm (or until they run out of food).  They are also looking for help in the Kitchen where they feed soup, a sandwich, dessert and a beverage to anyone who wants to come.  Volunteers needed from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.