Mass cancelled: there will be no Mass on Monday, October 26, Tuesday, October 27, Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30. On Wednesday, October 28 the Mass and Adoration are cancelled.
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Ignatius was bishop of Antioch when he was condemned during the early persecutions of Christians. On his journey to Rome, he wrote letters that encouraged the churches and expressed his trust in Christ. Those letters preserve the voice of a pastor facing martyrdom while still caring for his people.
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“I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.”
Here are a few things we tell everyone before their first Sunday, so nothing feels unfamiliar.

“You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.”
There's a place for every pair of hands. Pick one that sounds like your people and show up. We'll take it from there.
Faith. Unity. Charity. Fraternity.
Learn moreTo live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.
Learn moreWomen united in faith, service, and sisterhood.
Learn moreFaith, games, and community for grades 6 to 12.
Learn moreFaith, food, and fellowship, every Thursday.
Learn moreServing God through service at the altar and ambo.
Learn moreRooted in faith. Growing at every age.
Learn moreMass cancelled: there will be no Mass on Monday, October 26, Tuesday, October 27, Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30. On Wednesday, October 28 the Mass and Adoration are cancelled.
Additional Mass: there will be a Mass on Monday, November 2 at 9:30 AM.
El Shaddai Fellowship gathers after the 11 AM Mass this Sunday, October 18. All are welcome to take part.
Adoration: Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Confession: Saturday 4:15 – 4:45 PM · Friday 8:40 – 9:15 AM · Any time By appointment.
St. Vincent de Paul: silent begging is after the Masses on October 17 and 18. Your financial donations provide food assistance to Campbell River households. Thank you and God bless. The St. Vincent de Paul luncheon meeting is Sunday, October 18 at noon in the large hall.
2026 Annual Bishop's Appeal, "Be the Light": the Appeal will extend support beyond our Diocese through Aid to the Church in Need, helping fund projects like supporting the Maronite Catholics of Sidon to feed 7,500 people displaced by war. Learn more at rcdvictoria.org/bishops-appeal. Our parish goal is $49,000. Actual to date: $1,830.00.
Christmas Hamper Fund: the Knights of Columbus still need help in their Hamper office. If you can spare 3 1/2 hours a week from November 4 to December 16, please contact Hadley at hadleyohlinger@yahoo.ca.
Knights of Columbus 65th Annual Charity Appeal, Council 5468: a charity appeal for their Charity Foundation, "Working together to make our community better." Ticket sales run from October 1 to December 19, 2026. Inquiries: 604-216-7272.
Pope Leo's Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity): a series of Adult Education discussion sessions will be held in Room 222 on six Thursdays at 10:30 AM, starting November 5. Parishioners are invited to take part.
Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child: shoeboxes for filling are available in the church foyer. Please return filled boxes to the office or the foyer by November 12.
The 2027 CWL membership drive continues. Dues are $75.00. The CWL General Meeting is November 17 at 1:30 PM in the small hall. A Purdy's Fundraiser is also underway; visit fundraising.purdys.com.
Cherished Belonging is a five-question diocesan survey for parishioners, created to support the nurturing of pastoral relationships between parishes and parishioners.
World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul: Fr. Joseph Yuson is organizing the diocesan pilgrimage group going to Seoul, South Korea (ages 19 to 35, July 26 to August 11, 2027). If you are interested, please see the registration form at rcdvictoria.org/wyd-2027.
Bottle recycling continues Saturdays 10 AM to noon. The October 10 collection raised $387.30. Thank you!
