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 - 6:25 pm

Chaplet of Divine Mercy - 6 pm

Benediction -  6:15 pm

Stations of the Cross - 6:25 pm Evening Mass -  7 pm

Parish Lenten Penitential Service

Tuesday, March 26th - 7 pm

EASTER TRIDUUM

Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday) - 7  pm

Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) - 3 pm

Resurrection of the Lord (Easter  Vigil) - 9 pm

Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday) - 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am

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, March 18

9 am - Roman Hawryluk RIP

Tuesday, March 19

8 am - Special Intention

Wednesday, March 20

9 am - Stuart Candiah

Thursday, March 21

8 am - Rita Tremblay RIP

Friday, March 22

9 am – Joseph Rollheiser RIP

Saturday, March 23

9 am - Joseph Rollheiser RIP

5 pm - Tom O’Hara RIP

Sunday, March 24

8 am -  Don Daunais RIP

9:30 am - St. Mary’s Parishioners

11:30 am - Jim Huitema RIP

RCIA

3rd SCRUTINY

March 17th

@ 9:30 am Mass

2nd COLLECTION

Sunday, March 17

SOLIDARITY SUNDAY

SHARE LENT - DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

March 17

During the 9:30 Mass

TUESDAY MORNING BOOK STUDY

Anyone interested in reading Caryll Houselander’s “The Passion of the Infant Christ” with a group of ladies is welcome.  We meet Tuesdays from 10 am - Noon. For more information, call Susan @ 604-792-0982

MOMS GROUP

Meet other Catholic mamas for a chat, prayer, and coffee every Monday morning in the Annex after the 9am Mass. Littles welcome but not required. We are taking a break for Spring Break but back again on March 25th!

For more information, please contact Mary @ maryaewagner@gmail.com

WELCOMING COMMITTEE

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  The Welcoming Committee is partnering with the CWL and St. Mary’s School to bring back the ever-popular “LADIES SPRING SALAD EVENING”!  Mark your calendars for April 26th - more details to follow.

The next Welcoming Committee meeting will be held on April 8th at 1 pm in the annex.  Everyone is 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

YOUNG AT HEART CARD GROUP

The Young at Heart Card Group is looking for anyone interested in enjoying an afternoon of fun, fellowship and cards (whist and cribbage) to join them!  The group meets every Wednesday from 1 pm - 3 pm in the annex (with the exception of Holy Week)

MIGRANT MINISTRY

The next Migrant Ministry Mass will be celebrated on Easter Sunday, March 31st at 6:30 pm.

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS CIRCLE

The next meeting of the Indigenous Relations Circle will be held on March 18th at 6:30 pm, in the Annex

Click to watch a video for information on Land Acknowledgement .

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE - CARITAS CANADA

SOLIDARITY SUNDAY

This Solidarity Sunday, Development and Peace ―  Caritas Canada’s Reaping our Rights campaign invites you to give generously and thanks you warmly for your generosity. Your donation transforms the lives of some of our most vulnerable sisters and brothers across the world.  “Development and Peace — Caritas Canada accompanies, supports and respects our Institutional autonomy.  It creates a climate of trust. I thank our sisters and brothers in Canada for their solidarity, a solidarity that generates life opportunities, that accompanies the dreams of women and men, of families, of communities and territories. Thank you!” ― Eva Colque, Executive Director, Fundación NUNA, a partner in Bolivia. Help create hope and dreams of the communities we support in the Global South by giving to your Share Lent parish collection or at devp.org/give. Thank you for your solidarity!

SALUBONG 2024

The Legion of Mary invites everyone to SALUBONG 2024 (the meeting of the Risen Lord and his Mother).  Easter Sunday Procession.  This will take place before the 11:30 a.m. Mass on March 31st, 2024 at St. Mary’s Parish Chilliwack.  Everyone is invited to see this beautiful Filipino tradition in honor of the Risen Christ and the ever-blessed Virgin Mary in this growing church.  Bring your entire family of believers as we receive renewed hope of salvation.

SECOND COLLECTION ON GOOD FRIDAY (Mar 29)

The annual Good Friday Collection was first taken at Pope Paul VI’s request fifty years ago.  It is the only yearly request asked by the Holy See of dioceses and parishioners throughout the world to assist the Church in the Holy Land.  The monies collected support its pastoral, educational, and social works and help to maintain the Holy Places so important for the faith of Christians everywhere.  For the sake of our brothers and sisters enduring hardships, please give generously during your parish’s Good Friday celebrations on March 29th, 2024.  If you are unable to attend the service, it is possible to contribute by Interact e-transfer to terrasainte@bellnet.ca or online at Commissariat.ca - receipts will be issued.  On behalf of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, to whom the Holy See has entrusted this ministry for nearly 700 years, I sincerely thank you for your support.

Fr. Robert Mokry, OFM - Commissary of the Holy Land in Canada

PIETRA CHAIR CLASS

There are still a few spots available!

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 held on Mondays, 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

CHARISMATIC PRAYER COMMUNITY

Meets in the Annex from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.  You are welcome to visit our Facebook Page under “Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Charismatic Prayer Community”.

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

The food bank is currently in need of peanut butter, instant coffee and pasta sauce.  Thank you for your continued support!  Please note that we cannot accept any items past their expiry date.

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)  

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.

SJB REGISTRATION for 2024/25 is now open

Visit https://stjohnbrebeuf.ca/admissions

Next pancake breakfast will be held April 7th, 2024 after all Masses.

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

…is a gift of faith, friendship and support, offering leadership development and affirmation.

Bursary application forms can be picked up at the parish office.

Thank you to all members who have paid this year’s membership. If you have not paid yet you can still pay by placing cash or cheque in an envelope marked “CWL” in the collection basket or by paying at the meeting. ($40). Your support is greatly appreciated.

Next general meeting is April 13th in the gym.

This year’s Convention dates:

Diocesan at All Saints Parish Coquitlam May 2-4, 2024

Provincial in Kamloops June 21-23, 2024

National in Saskatoon August 11-14, 2024

Contact Gisela at gismont@telus.net for more information.

CWL BURSARIES

The Chilliwack Catholic Women's League awards

... a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) Bursary to a Son or Daughter of a League Member who is pursuing their first year of post-secondary studies.  Application deadline is April 30, 2024. Forms are available at the church office.

... two five hundred dollar  ($500.00) Bursaries to two St. Mary's students who will be entering St. John Brebeuf High School.  Check with the school for forms and information.

A NATIONAL BURSARY is awarded to a CWL Member with at least a three (3) year membership.

This Bursary holds financial aid for further Developmental Studies.  Applications submitted by May 15, 2024. (applications available from the parish office)

The MOLLY BOUCHER BURSARY , an annual five hundred ($500.00) awarded in memory of Honourary Life Member MOLLY BOUCHER.  Applications submitted by March 31, 2024 (applications available from Parish Office)

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

This Sunday, March 17th there will be a BOWLING SOCIAL at Chillibowl Lanes for youth in Grades 6-12.  We are meeting there from 2 pm - 4 pm.  Please bring $15.

We have a LIFE NIGHT on Saturday, March 23rd in the Annex for youth in Grades 8-12.  See you there!

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PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This initiative aims to support pro-life students in the Chilliwack area who are graduating from Grade 12 or are first-year university students.  Applicants will submit an essay that reflects their pro-life stance.  Deadline for applications is May 10th. The reward for the two most compelling essays?  A generous scholarship grant of $1,500 each.  For more information, visit chilliwackprolife.com

CANDLE-LIT ADORATION

Come all who are weary Adoration Night. A Lenten Adoration event to bring your burdens to the Lord and get filled up. You are invited to an evening of Candle-lit Adoration: Come, spend some quiet time before the Lord and prepare your heart for Holy Week so you can fully receive Jesus when Easter arrives. Stay for as little or as long as you like. Throughout the two hours, there will be times of gentle song and times of reverent silence, accompanied by the beautiful ambiance of candlelight. You will also have an opportunity to light a candle and bring it before Jesus.
Location: St. James Parish (2777 Townline Road, Abbotsford)
Date and Time: Saturday, March 23rd, from 7 - 9 pm.
P.S. Jean-Paul and Mary-Rie de Fleuriot from www.faithroom.ca will be facilitating the event and music. We invite you to clear your calendar, bring your loved ones and come find rest in the Lord.

CATHOLIC STREET MISSIONARIES

The Archdiocese of Vancouver and Catholic Street Missionaries invite young adults 19-30 to join us for the Hope on the Horizon outreach and leadership program happening between August 6-21st in downtown Vancouver. The program is designed to introduce young people to the life of a street missionary, sharing a life of prayer and service with others who go out into the streets bringing the love of Jesus to the homeless. For two and a half weeks, participants will live a communal life, praying, learning, and reaching out to our homeless friends on the streets. There will be street outreach training, faith formation and personal skills development. We will also enjoy recreational activities together. Food and accommodation will be provided.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.catholicstreetmissionaries.org/horizon

GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS

Join friends and family on March 29th for the Good Friday Way of the Cross at Queen Elizabeth Park.  The procession will depart at 10 am from the fountain next to the Bloedel Conservatory’s parking area and will continue through the trails of the park with prayers, meditations, and songs.  Organized by Communion and Liberation.  Info:  communionliberationvancouver@gmail.com

BACH’S ST. JOHN PASSION

Haunting and dramatic, Bach’s St. John Passion turns 300 years old this April - we’re bringing selections of this turbulent and intense music along with selections of St. Matthew to life on March 22nd at 7:30 pm at St. James Abbotsford Catholic Church and March 23rd at 2 pm at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver.  Experience this deeply moving concert for yourself.  Get your seats at chilliwacksymphony.com

Volunteers needed!

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.