Green Mass for Mental Health
You are invited to the second annual Green Mass for Mental Health, celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith. Pray for God’s blessing upon those who care for and support people experiencing mental health challenges, as well as individuals and families personally affected. Mental health professionals, ministry leaders, caregivers, advocates, and all interested in mental health ministry are welcome to find encouragement and community. October 22 at 7 PM, St. Augustine Parish. Learn more at
bccatholic.ca/eventsPregnancy and Infant Loss Mass In collaboration with Catholic Cemeteries and Elizabeth Ministry, a special Pregnancy and Infant Loss Mass will be held at Gardens of Gethsemani on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1:00 p.m. to honour the lives of infants and children who have passed during pregnancy and birth. At this Mass, with celebrant Fr. Rich Conlin, families are invited to light a candle and place on the altar.
Join us for a rosary walk (weather permitting) to the Jesus and the Children Garden immediately after Mass. Fellowship and light refreshments to follow. Elizabeth Ministry volunteers will be at this Mass and reception to meet with bereaved families.
Everyone is welcome! If you, or anyone you know, has been touched by the loss of a child, you are warmly invited to attend.
We hope you will join us for the special occasion. Learn more and register at
https://www2.rcav.org/e/897551/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-mass/Hallowtide at Gardens of Gethsemani From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, families are invited to gather at Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey for prayer, remembrance, and fellowship as we observe All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day. The Hallowtide Triduum begins with a candlelit Rosary procession, prayer vigil, and adoration on Oct. 31 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., followed by an All Saints Mass on Nov. 1 at 5:00 p.m. and an All Souls Mass on Nov. 2 at 5:00 p.m.
A special Día de los Muertos celebration will be held Nov. 1 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., featuring Latin American food, arts and crafts, community activities, and live mariachi music as we honour the lives and memories of our loved ones. The celebration concludes with All Saints Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Holy Souls 30-Day Devotional Throughout November, we are invited to pray for the faithful departed and remember those who have gone before us. Receive a daily prayer in your inbox as we entrust our loved ones to God’s mercy and remember them in hope. Sign up for 30 Days of Prayer:
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