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PASTOR'S MESSAGE REGARDING NEW RESTRICTIONS
The new restrictions will only affect the Masses where the attendance is over 486 (50% of our church's capacity); therefore, they will not affect weekday Masses. I am trying to get as many Catholics to church as possible. In Richmond over 90% of the population is doubled vaccinated. Four of our Sunday Masses are currently being attended by over 486 parishioners. Our 6:30 pm Sunday Mass has the lowest attending with about 200-250 attending. As less than 10% of our population is unvaccinated, it only makes sense to have this Mass alone at 50% capacity, for which no proof of vaccination is required; consequently, insuring the maximum number of parishioners can attend Mass.
Archbishop Letter to the Priests (Dec. 2, 2021)
NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS for MASS ATTENDANCE
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said places of worship can operate at full capacity if all participants are fully vaccinated. Otherwise, services are limited to 50 per cent of seated capacity.
- Effective immediately: Sunday 6:30pm Mass – no proof of vaccination required - 50% capacity in effect (as per new restriction). Attendance is on a first come, first served basis until we reach capacity.
- All other Sunday Masses (including Saturday 5pm) require proof of double vaccination (everyone aged 12+) and a piece of government issued photo ID (everyone aged 19+).
BINGO COVID UPDATES (Dec. 29, 2021)
Effective immediately: Due to the Omicron variant's high rate of transmissibility, the Saint Paul's Bingo Committee has canceled Bingo until at least January 13, 2022. An update is expected from Dr. Bonnie Henry on January 18, 2022. The re-opening of Bingo will depend on what is announced. Please watch here for updates, as we receive them. Thank you for your understanding. Stay well.
Confessions
Monday to Saturday, 30 minutes before morning Mass; Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:45pm; by appointment at 604-277-3213
Announcements
- Friday 7:30pm Mass will begin on July 16.
- The Adoration Chapel is re-opening - see details.
Recent News
Reality in Truth and Reconciliation
(June 16, 2021) In this homily, Father Cristino Bouvette says the enduring faith of his Indigenous grandmother shows the real peace of Christ heals even the torments of residential schools.
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins
(June 3, 2021) Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Discovery of Children's Remains at former Kamloops Residential School
Expression of Commitment – Archdiocese of Vancouver
(June 2, 2021) Letter from Archbishop Michael Miller in light of the heartbreaking disclosure of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
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