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Revealing the Mystery and the Beauty of the Mass
Blessings everyone! Follow our weekly reflections revealing of the parts of the Mass, how they inspire us to worship and bring us to community. The Mass is the most important prayer for Catholics. It is a time set aside to pray and come humbly before our God in prayer and worship. We may come to the Church feeling happy, sad, angry, joyful, anxious, busy or at peace. We may come alone, with friends or with family. We may even come…
Holy Cross & St. Carlo Acutis Academy Christmas Concert
Please enjoy the Holy Cross School and St. Carlo Acutis LEGACY Academy Christmas Concert. Program:
Did You Miss Our Advent Retreat?
Brother Jeff led our parish community in an Advent Reflection focused on the Word. There were 2 sessions to choose from: an evening at St. John Vianney or a morning at St. Ann’s. If you missed it, you can watch a video recording of the first session at St. John Vianney:
Father Neil’s 2025 Christmas Letter
As we approach Christmas, we celebrate the astonishing truth that God comes close—closer than our fears, our failures, and our anxieties. Emmanuel enters the ordinary places of our lives and asks a courageous question of each of us: Will you make room for Me?
Christmas Hamper Campaign 2025
Planning is underway for our annual Christmas Hamper Campaign, and we are confident we will be able to fulfill the requests we receive with your continued help. We are blessed with the support you have given to St Vincent de Paul Society, and we hope you will join us again as we work towards filling and delivering Christmas hampers and gifts to those in need. Once more we are asking for volunteers and have posted our work schedule on the…
Catholic Mountain Star
Please find attached the Fall 2025 issue of the Catholic Mountain Star.
Bishop Gregory Update
We wish to provide an update on the health of our beloved Bishop Gregory Bittman. While the recovery process has been longer and more complex than expected, Bishop Gregory remains deeply rooted in faith and prayer. He continues to draw strength from the love and prayer support of the diocesan family.
Letter from Bishop Bittman Re: Additional Surgery
As you know, in December 2024 I had major surgery at Vancouver General Hospital. Once again, I am facing another surgery within the next four to six weeks for the same condition.
Pilgrimage Tour to Marian Sites in Portugal, Spain, and France
St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Revelstoke invites you to join then for a 12-day Pilgrimage Tour in April 2026 to Marian sites in Portugal, Spain, and France. Please contact the Tour coordinator Tamaralea Nelles for details and to register. She can be reached by email or 778-490-0018.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
A message from HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 27 July 2025.