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Greetings!
At the heart of teaching the faith we find a Person - Jesus Christ
(John Paul II).
Come know Christ more deeply so that you may introduce Him to others - 3 days at the beautiful Westminster Abbey contemplating Jesus the Teacher.
This overnight retreat runs from Apr. 27 to 29, with a cost of only $150.00, which includes accommodation, meals and retreat.
Register online today. Space is limited and priority given to those completing their certificates.
Sincerely, Patrick Gillespie
Director, Office of Catechetics
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St. Mark, Evangelist
Feast Day
Wednesday, April 25St. Mark, Evangelist and Patron Saint of Venice, was of Jewish extraction. The style of his gospel abounding with Hebrewisms shows that he was by birth a Jew, and that the Hebrew language was more natural to him than the Greek. More
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Spring Institute 2012
The Office of Catechetics offers a variety of programs to enrich adult Catholics in their faith formation and to prepare them for lay ministry in the Church. Click here for the list of courses being offered at tomorrow's Spring Institute and here to register online.
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Mass for Feast of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
 Tuesday, Apr. 17, was Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha's feast day in Canada. A Mass for Blessed Kateri will be offered on Sunday, Apr. 22, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Vancouver, with a reception to follow. Click here for the recent announcement of Blessed Kateri's elevation to Sainthood this fall.
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 March for Life, Victoria - May 10
On Thursday, May 10, join thousands of others from B.C. and Washington State for the 5th annual March for Life, Victoria, embracing the theme 'Speak Up for Life'. Click here to find transportation information.
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Discounted price for 100th Anniversary Book
We're doing some spring cleaning at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre and making remaining copies of the Archdiocese of Vancouver 100th Anniversary Commemorative Book (a $25 value) available for just $10, tax included. You can pick up the book in person at 150 Robson St., or we can mail it to you for an additional $12 (shipping and handling).
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Donations of Items to Men's Hostel
 The Catholic Charities Men's Hostel is attempting to make our guests' stay with us in our Emergency Homeless shelter (for 100 men; open 365 days a year) a little more comfortable. We are seeking the following for donation:
- Coffee mugs,
- Books, or
- Men's XL clothing.
Please bring your donation to 150 Robson Street, Vancouver, or contact us by phone at (604) 443-3292 or by e-mail to menshostel@rcav.org.
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40 Hour Adoration
Support vocations in the Archdiocese through the upcoming second collection for the work of vocations, by donating to the Vocations Fund and by praying for vocations. This coming week, 40 Hour Adoration for Vocations will be held at: Click here to view the full schedule.
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