The CTR Giving Tree
Our charitable initiative for Advent
Our Giving Tree is now in the church foyer, offering a chance to make the season brighter for others. This year, we are supporting Sancta Maria House, local families in need, and CoSA. Please take an envelope from the tree; after purchasing the gift card, return it by placing it in the drop box at the Welcome Centre after Sunday Masses. You may also drop off your gifts at the parish office Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Four Lights, One Journey
An evening of Song, Prayer and Advent Light
Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a peaceful and prayerful Advent evening as we gather around the four lights of the season - Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Through scripture, music, and quiet reflection, we will open our hearts to the gentle light of Christ who comes to dwell among us. This special celebration will feature our Parish Choir and the young children from our school, sharing the beauty of the season through song and prayer. Refreshments will follow. Bring your family and friends for this beautiful evening of Advent hope and light. All are welcome!
Confession Times
Come experience Jesus' mercy
Prepare your heart for Christmas by encountering Jesus in the sacrament of reconciliation. Our biggest opportunity for confession during Advent is at our penitential service on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 pm. You can also visit during our regular confession times: Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am and Sundays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. Penitential services are also available at these locations on the North Shore:
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Thursday, Dec. 11: St. Thomas Aquinas High School at 9:00 am
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Wednesday, Dec. 17: St. Stephen at 10:30 am
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Wednesday, Dec. 17: St. Edmund at 7:00 pm
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Friday, Dec. 19: St. Pius X at 7:00 pm
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Saturday, Dec. 20: St. Joseph, Squamish at 7:00 pm
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Saturday, Dec. 20: Church of the Assumption, Powell River from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Service Opportunities
Check back for more service opportunities being added through Advent.
Men's Shelter Meal
Thursday, December 11 from 1:15 - 2:15 pm
Support the Archdiocesan Men's Shelter by making individually-wrapped baked goods and sandwiches and bringing them to CTR on Thursday, December 11. Your generous donations help feed hundreds of men who find a warm place to sleep at the Men's Shelter.
Family Resources
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Drawing Closer to God – in these six episodes, art teacher Ms. Kim teaches kids how to draw scenes from the Nativity story. As children follow along, they learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it. View it by signing up for a free account on Formed.org.
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Kids Bulletin – a fun weekly printout for kids to learn about the Gospel message each week. Grab one at the Welcome Centre each week, or print one off at thekidsbulletin.com.
Schedule for December 24 to January 1
Join our parish family as we reflect on the birth of Christ and look forward to the blessings of the year ahead.
Christmas Masses
December 24:
5:00 pm (Mass for families with Children)
9:30 pm (Mass with Carols)
(carols at 9:00 pm)
​December 25:
9:00 & 11:00 am​
Holy Family Sunday
December 28:
9:00 am, 11:00 am
and 5:00 pm
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
December 31: 5:00 pm
January 1: 9:00 am
and 11:00 am
A note about confessions: there will be no confession on December 25 or December 31.