“Anyone who does not take his cross is not worthy of me. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me.”

Let us strive to openly proclaim the Gospel message with joyful hearts. Each of us is called to testify to the spirit of truth that is Jesus. When we give faithful witness, we hear in today’s Gospel, Jesus says he will acknowledge us before the Father. Let us not be afraid to testify to our belief in Jesus.

Reminder: The next weekly bulletin will be in September. There may be occasional updates throughout the summer, so stay tuned! Wishing you all many blessings, an abundance of joy and laughter, and even more sunshine! Have a great summer everyone.

Congratulations to those who celebrated their First Communion and Confirmation:

Nathan Campbell
March Angelo Libunao
Nirmel Edwin Rayan

Trisha Reamico Please keep them all in your prayers.

Development & Peace Update: Thank you for your donations in support of D&P’s African Relief Campaign. Please continue to pray for this cause, and the needs of those in the global south. Also remember in your prayers this week Canada’s Indigenous communities and new refugees.

Italian Family Picnic Sunday, July 23rd at Miracle Beach Get your tickets early so you don’t miss this day of good food and fun at Miracle Beach!
For tickets contact: Gino Panziera 250-923-6301 Tony Fantillo 250-923-4521 Frank Rugani 250-287-7619

Altar Servers Picnic - Each June the Altar Servers from our parish enjoy a picnic down at Dick Murphy Park on the Spit. We are thankful for their dedication and devotion to the parish. To see a few photos of the recent picnic held Sunday, June 11th, please click HERE.

2017 AGM - The meeting was held at l2:3O pm in the large hall with approximately 42 parishioners in attendance. An information package was available containing the agenda, minutes for the 2016 AGM, and ten reports. To view pictures of the meeting and to read and/or download the minutes and reports, please click HERE.

Attention all young writers and artists! Help Development and Peace celebrate our 50th anniversary – write an essay or poem, or create a poster about the effects of climate change on countries in the global south (such as Latin America, Central America, Africa, South Pacific). See the posters around the parish for more details.$50.00 cash first prizes are to be awarded in Victoria in the fall. Questions? Please contact Christine O’Leary, 250-370-7471 or email caoleary54@gmail.com

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Takes place every Wednesday following 9:00 am Mass until 10:00 pm. Why not come out and spend a quiet hour with the Lord? Devotional reading material is provided for your use at the back of the Church.