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)

Felix De Guzman

Rita Korbeld

Gerry & Sharon Williams

Blake & Dorothy Baxter  

Roy Keasey

Diane Goldie

Mary Eagan

Anthony Jongedijk

Cristina Castro

Ester Horat

Derek Weston

Kathleen Sutherland

Janet Nadon

Pauline Turenne

Melissa Raymond

Monday, April 8

9 am - Felisa Federico RIP

Tuesday, April 9

8 am - Emily Braun

Wednesday, April 10

9 am - Sandra Otsuka

Thursday, April 11

8 am - Don Daunais RIP and Mary Daunais

Friday, April 12

9 am - Special Intention

7 pm - François Roset RIP

Saturday, April 13

9 am - Omer Devlin RIP

5 pm - Raymond Lange RIP

Sunday, April 14

8 am -  St. Mary’s Parishioners

9:30 am - Zenaida Niepes RIP, Eloisa Niepes RIP, Ramon Layson RIP, Rodel Layson RIP

11:30 am - Natalia Monroy RIP

SILVER ROSE PRAYER SERVICE

April 6th

following the 5 pm Mass.  

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

hosted by the Knights of Columbus

after all Masses

on April 7th

2ND COLLECTION

for St. Mary’s and St. John Brebeuf schools.

April 7th

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.

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.  

We have a number of events that have already happened, or are being planned (and still more to come!)

Wine and Cheese for RCIA

Ladies Spring Salad Evening (the Welcoming Committee is partnering with the  CWL and St. Mary’s School) - April 26th

Ballroom Dance Lessons

“The Chosen” series - waiting for Season 4 to be released!

Outdoor Club activities - Hikes, bikes and walks

Summer Sunday Events

Bike Rally and BBQ - September 7th

Lunch for Seniors

Assist with Parish Ministry Fair - September 22

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.

MIGRANT MINISTRY

The next Migrant Ministry Mass will be celebrated on April 28th at 6:30 pm

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS CIRCLE

Knowledge leads to Understanding, Understanding leads to Empathy, Empathy leads to Wisdom

The next meeting of the Indigenous Relations Circle:  TBA

Click to watch a video for information on Land Acknowledgement .

AED

The parish is now equipped with an AED (automated external defibrillator).  The device is located in the annex hallway, to the right of the information table.

MASS INTENTIONS

Please note that we will now be accepting Mass Intentions for the 7 pm Mass on Fridays (with the exception of the First Friday of the month).  Stop by the parish office to arrange.  

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AFTER ALL MASSES

The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast after masses on April 7th. Come enjoy pancakes with fruit toppings, sausages, cookies, coffee and juice, and support St. Mary's Youth.

2ND COLLECTION - APRIL 7

For St. Mary’s Elementary and St. John Brebeuf.  Thank you for your support of catholic education.

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY - APRIL 14

This collection supports seminarians studying to become priests for the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY

The parish directories will be available for pick up after all Masses this weekend.  Please note that there are only enough copies for those who had their photo taken.

SILVER ROSE PRAYER SERVICE APRIL 6TH

The Chilliwack Knights of Columbus are getting one of eight Silver Roses that are criss-crossing Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to pray for respect for life, the spiritual renewal of each nation and advancing the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our  Silver Rose Prayer Service will be on Saturday, April 6 following the 5pm Mass. Bring a Rosary and join us!

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF FATIMA

The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is recognized as the primary way in which the message of Fatima spread throughout the world and continues today. Sculpted by Jose Thedim, the “Michelangelo of Portugal”, the statue has been traveling internationally since 1947.

On Tuesday, April 16th, the statue will be in the church (from 9 am—4 pm) for personal prayer and devotion.  Refreshments will be available in the annex.  This is a unique chance to deepen our faith and connect with the message of Fatima.

LADIES SPRING SALAD EVENING - APRIL 26TH

If you are interested in decorating a table for Spring Salad Night, please contact Elaine @ fundraising@saintmarysschool.ca

ST. MARY’S GOLF TOURNAMENT

MAY 25th, 2024 @ CHEAM MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE

Join us “fore” a fun day on the course in support of St. Mary’s School.  Once again we are “Teeing up Fore Tech” in an effort to enhance the school’s tech equipment and resources.  Invite your friends and family to participate and start gathering your team(s) of 4.  Not a great golfer? No problem!  This    tournament is all about FUN, while raising funds for St. Mary’s School. To register, visit www.saintmarysschool.ca/golf                                            Interested in sponsoring the tournament?  Arrangements can also me made through the website.

MARCH FOR LIFE

Anyone interested in attending the Pro-Life March for Life in Victoria on May 9th, 2024 is encouraged to register as soon as possible.  We will have a bus leaving St. Mary’s at 6 a.m. sharp.  Cost per person (round-trip) is $25.00.  Family & Children $100.  Please bring a lunch with you.  Money must be paid in advance and tickets will be issued.  Sign-up on sheets provided in the Annex hallway and at the entrance to the church.  If you need more information, please contact Carol Gray @ 604-792-5267 or the Pro-Life Office 604-796-3091.

PIETRA CHAIR CLASS

It’s not too late to join!

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 is 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.

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

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

……is the united voice of all Catholic women in Canada.

Are you thinking of taking a course or pursuing studies, seminars, workshops, and diploma/degree programs in areas of spiritual growth, adult faith formation, youth ministry, ministry to patients in     palliative care, ministry to shut-ins, parliamentary procedure and literacy tutoring?  As a member, you can apply for the national bursary at the national office, or the application form (#552) can be downloaded from cwl.ca  Due date is April 22nd.

Bursary application forms are available for pick-up from the CWL bulletin board.

Next general meeting is April 13th in the gym.  Our guest speaker’s presentation will be on mental health.

See the parish bulletin for information on the Silver Rose Prayer Service with the Knights of Columbus this Saturday.

See more information on the visit of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima on April 16 in our parish.

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)

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal Organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social welfare works, rendering mutual aid and assistance to sick and needy members and their families and providing insurance products and annuities to benefit members, wives and children.  Members of the Knights of Columbus will be available after Mass to answer any questions you may have.  

April Events

Join use for the following Youth Ministry events:

Fri, Apr. 5 - Adoration + Fellowship - St. Mary’s Church @ 7pm

Sat, Apr. 6 - Baking Afternoon (Volunteers Needed)  Kitchen @ 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat. Apr. 13 - EDGE Night #6 - Baking 101  Annex & Gym  @ 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sun. Apr. 21 - Improv Social - Gym @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat. Apr. 27 - Lifeteen Night #6  Annex & Gym  @ 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Note: Sunday April 14, 21, and 28 Youth Ministry is holding coffee after mass in the gym. We are selling baked goods and all proceeds go directly to funding our Youth Ministry’s annual Lifeteen Retreat

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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

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

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

The Salvation Army

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.  

CYRUS Centre

Providing 24 hr support, shelter & services to Youth in need.

The Cyrus Centre could us your help!  Making a meal or baking a favourite recipe will always be appreciated.  If you are looking for volunteer work, they would love to hear from you!  Contact Christine Hayton-Sargent, Case Manager @ 604-795-5773.  Chilliwack’s Cyrus Centre is located at  45845 Wellington Avenue.