Daily Mass Times

Monday - 9 am

Tuesday - 8 am

Wednesday - 9 am

Thursday - 8 am

Friday - 9am & 7pm

Saturday - 9 am

Saturday - 7 pm (Ukrainian Mass)

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

Anthony Jongedijk

Cristina Castro

Ester Horat

Melissa Raymond

Derek Weston

Kathleen Sutherland

Janet Nadon

Pauline Turenne

Susan Ennis

Monday, April 29

9 am - Nathan Oostendarp RIP

Tuesday, April 30

8 am - Armstrong Family

Wednesday, May 1

9 am - Rita Tremblay RIP

Thursday, May 2

8 am - Mary Daunais

Friday, May 3

9 am - Orysia Olleck RIP

Saturday, May 4

9 am - Edward van Dongen RIP

5 pm - Piana Family

Sunday, April 28

8 am - François de Peretti

9:30 am - Herman Korbeld RIP

11:30 am - St. Mary’s Parishioners

PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF

Irene Annette Cram

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 29th at 11:00 am

and

ALBERT WILLUS KERIK

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 4th at 11:00 am

Please keep the bereaved families in your prayers.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

During the 9:30 Mass

April 28

MIGRANT MINISTRY

Spanish Mass

April 28th @ 6:30

COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY

MASSES

April 28th

Hosted by Youth Ministry

NEW LIFE CHOIR

The New Life Choir is welcoming new members to join our family in song and in friendship.  Ordinary voices with practice and support from one another make a beautiful sound.  Please consider sharing your gift of music with us and the congregation.  Practice is on Wednesday evenings from 7 till 8 sharp in the Church.  Please prayerfully consider this your personal invitation to join us.  For any further information, please call Myrt at 694 795-5304 or come to a practice any Wednesday evening.  We enter through the north door of the Church.  Hope to see you soon.

MIGRANT MINISTRY

Migrant Ministry has now been active in our parish for 10 years!

With Spring now upon us it means the return of migrant workers for the season. This also means that we are prayerfully requesting the donation of any spare bicycles (in reasonable condition), backpacks, men's work clothes and rain gear. (Men's sizes small, medium, large and extra large). Please bring donations to the parish office.  Thank you for your continued support of these workers that are far from home.

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

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK

Our Food Bank is currently in need of the following items:

Instant coffee, snack bars, tuna, canned vegetables and cereal.

Items may be dropped off at the parish office.  Please note that we cannot accept items that have passed their expiry date.

TUESDAY MORNING BOOK STUDY

Anyone interested in reading Brant J. Pitre’s “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” 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 May 13th at 7 pm in the annex.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

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

“Do Christians meditate? Come and see. You’re invited to an Introduction to Christian Meditation presentation, Monday, May 6th 5:00pm in the Annex. See if this way of simple contemplative prayer is for you. It was introduced into Catholic spiritual practice for laity by Fr. John Main, OSB. No difficult poses or complicated techniques. This is for beginners as well as                  experienced meditators. For more info 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.

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS CIRCLE

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

The next meeting of the Indigenous Relations Circle:  May 2nd at 7 pm in the annex.

Click to watch a video for information on Land Acknowledgement .

ASSISTED LISTENING SYSTEM FOR CHURCH SOUND

The Parish is trying out a new app this weekend that will assist the        hearing impaired.  To connect:

· Download the app “listen everywhere”

· Connect to “listen everywhere” Wifi network.

· Enable Bluetooth on your Hearing Aids

· Adjust volume on your hearing aids as needed.

We welcome your feedback!  Let the parish office know how it worked for you!

COLLECTIONS NEXT WEEKEND (May 4/5)

2nd Collection for St. Mary’s and St. John Brebeuf

Our Catholic schools provide each student with an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit and Catholic teaching, in partnership with home and parish, our schools foster the growth of responsible citizens who will live, celebrate, and proclaim their faith.  Thank you for your support of Catholic Education.

Special Collection for The Pope’s Pastoral Works – to contribute to the financial aid offered by the Holy Father to people stricken by natural      disasters.

YOUTH MINISTRY HOSTING COFFEE THIS SUNDAY!

St. Mary’s Youth Ministry will be hosting coffee in the gym after all Sunday Masses on April 28th and selling baked goods.  All proceeds will go directly to funding their annual Lifeteen Retreat.  Thank you in advance for your support!  

MARIAN MONDAY ROSARY

Parishioners are invited to join us in prayer each Monday at 7pm during the month of May for Marian Mondays.  The CWL, Knights of Columbus, Secular Franciscans and Legion of Mary will each take a week and lead everyone in a Rosary Prayer as our way of marking the Month of Mary. Bring a friend and your Rosary.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, May 4th at 2 pm

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Sunday, May 26th at 3 pm

MEETING FOR CURRENT AND NEW LECTORS

There will be a meeting for all current lectors,  and those interested in becoming a lector, on Saturday, May 11th after the 9 a.m. mass  (in the church).

SALUBONG AND PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF FATIMA PROCESSIONS

The Legion of Mary would like to thank all who helped with the Easter    Sunday SALUBONG procession (Statue of the “Risen Christ and the veiled Virgin Mary meet).  It was wonderful having the school children involved in the procession (dressed as angels).  On April 16th, the pilgrim Virgin      statue of Fatima visited our parish.  This was also a beautiful celebration with a procession of the statue;  the crowing of Mary (with flowers offered by the school children and parishioners) and then praying the Rosary together.   Volunteers are the heart of our parish community, and we are grateful to all those who worked so hard to make these events so special.  On behalf of the Legion of Mary, thank you very much!  Romeo Sales

PROJECT ADVANCE 2024 - BUILDING OUR PARISH COMMUNITY

The annual appeal provides critical funding to key ministries and projects in our Archdiocese as well as to our parish. Last year our parish received $59,095.36.  This year our assessment is $65,000 and we hope to raise an additional $65,000 to help with upgrades to St. Mary’s Cemetery; the    acquisition and placement of two carved Indigenous House Posts (in the church foyer ) - representing Healing and Reconciliation; and the purchase of new fire doors for the gym.  We hope that everyone will participate in this year’s appeal. For more information, contact Maggie Reimer (604-751-1950) or visit  projectadvance.ca to give online.

UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC MASS

Mass will be celebrated every Saturday at 7 pm in our parish.  Celebrant:  Rev. Dr. Yuriy Sakvuk.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

The next Children’s Liturgy (for children Age 3 to Grade 2) will be held on April 28th during the 9:30 Mass.  

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.

CHALICE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

After all Masses this weekend, Canada’s largest Catholic Child Sponsorship organization will provide you the opportunity to begin a relationship with a child in the developing world through the benefits of Child Sponsorship. It is a powerful way to reveal God’s love for those most in need. Please visit chalice.ca for more information about Chalice and its mission.  

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.

PRO-LIFE MARCH FOR LIFE - May 9th in Victoria, BC

If you are planning to attend this event, please register as soon as possible.  For more information, please contact Carol Gray @ 604-792-5267 or the Pro-Life Office 604-796-309

We will have a bus leaving St. Mary’s at 6 am sharp!  Sign-up (and payment) is required in advance.  Sign-up sheets are provided at the entrance to the church and on the table in the annex hallway.  Cost per person (round-trip) is $25.00.  Family & Children $100.  Please bring a lunch with you.  

PIETRA CHAIR CLASS

It’s never 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.

PARISH EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Are you passionate about St. Mary’s Elementary and want to get involved, contribute to our community and help shape the future of our school?  We have a great opportunity for you!  The Parish Education Committee is seeking three new members to join our team and serve for a two-year term starting in June 2024.  We’re looking for parishioners who are committed to the success of St. Mary’s Elementary, whether you are a parent, grandparent, or community member, we welcome your interest and input.  Nominations are now open until May 19th. (If more than 3 candidates come forward, we’ll hold an election after Sunday Masses on May 25th and 26th). Of course, eligibility requirements do apply, but we encourage you to email Dale, our Chairperson, at pecchair@saintmarysschool.ca to express interest or request more information.

SJB REGISTRATION for 2024/25 is now open

Visit https://stjohnbrebeuf.ca/admissions

3RD ANNUAL BEAR BRAWL

SJB’s 3rd Annual Bear Brawl  Obstacle Course Fundraiser,  presented by Topline Electric Motors, is happening Friday, May 3rd on the SJB campus. This unique community-building event transforms the school field into a 12 station obstacle course and brings students, staff, and parents together to show school spirit while competing for all the glory!  This is our only fundraising event of the year, and students are each collecting pledges in hopes of raising $25,000.  In addition to supplementing the school’s         operating budget, the money raised will go towards our school-wide goal of an Outdoor Student Courtyard. Help support SJB and Catholic education by donating at  https://stjohnbrebeuf.ca/support-sjb

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE…invites all Catholic women to share their gifts and make a difference.

Next general meeting will be on May 11th after the 9:00am Mass (in the Annex.)

We are still looking for ushers for weekend Masses, especially the 11:30Mass.  Please contact Charlene Cranley at ccranley4@gmail.com.

Bursary application forms are placed on our bulletin board for pickup-check the due dates

This year’s Convention dates are:

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 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.  Contact information for Knights of Columbus is on Parish Information page.

MAY EVENTS

Join use for the following Youth Ministry events:

Fri, May 3 - Adoration + Fellowship - St. Mary’s Church @ 7pm

Sat. May 11 - EDGE Night #7 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Friday, May 17th - Monday, May 20th - 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

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 helping with, 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

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.