“I will stand at the gates of Heaven and I will not enter until all of my spiritual children are with me."
Saint Padre Pio

Thank you for coming.
Thank you for praying together.
Thank you for the joyful moments .
Our monthly prayer meeting would not be the same without you.
Let us help each other to be a better intercessor transformed by the inspiring talks!
See below for the past topics.
God bless you...

St. Sharbel 

Have you heard about St. Sharbel, the monk and hermit of Lebanon who died in 1898 and whose body stayed in corrupt until 1950? He is also known as the intercessor of Lebanon and a great miracle worker. Fr. Gabriel de Chadarevian, O.P., our keynote presenter will talk about his upbringing, his monastic life and the many miracles he has been performing, after he died. He can be described as “Padre Pio of the Middle East.”

The Relic of Saint Pio will be venerated at the prayer meeting.

Come and join us on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 09:30 at St. Mary’s Church Hall.

Suffering

In an article published in the BC Catholic Fr. Anthony Ho wrote that; “Suffering is a source of light, power, and merit. As a source of light, it reminds us of the shortness of life and the emptiness of worldly things. As a source of power, it produces reaction in us that helps to reinforce courage in the practice of virtues. Suffering becomes a source of merit when it is borne in union with Christ’s sufferings. It is an instrument to apply the saving grace of Christ to souls.”

Fr. Anthony Ho invites us to reflect on the value of suffering, come and join us on the next prayer meeting on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 09:30AM (Mass at 08:30AM) at St. Mary’s Parish Church Basement.
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You and the Holy Spirit

In the upper room, Peter received the fulfillment of Christ's promise, the fullness of the Holy Spirit. We do not change because we witness miracles and wonders, nor do we change because we attend a beautiful worship service. Only an upper room experience can transform us--a personal experience with Christ through His Holy Spirit. Do you have the Upper Room experience?

Our keynote presenter – Vernon Robertson - will guide us to have a profound personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Come and join us on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 09:30AM (Mass at 08:30AM).  

Stay with me, Lord

Padre Pio loved the celebration of Mass and the reception of Holy Communion. He once said, “It would be easier for the world to exist without the sun than without the Holy Mass.” Padre Pio then composed Stay with me, Lord prayer and prayed after receiving Holy Communion attests to his immense love of Jesus in the Eucharist. Fr. Pierre Leblond, OP through this prayer will draw us with humble attentiveness closer to God.
Come and join us on Saturday, Sept 7 at 09:30AM at. St. Mary’s Church Hall. Thanksgiving Mass of our 3rd anniversary of the prayer group at 08:30AM with St. Pio’s Relic Veneration after Mass until 09:30AM.

Holy Eucharist

Fr. Anthony Ho, our keynote presenter for the month will talk about The Holy Eucharist, he will cover the three aspects of the Sacrament: Sacrifice, Communion and Presence. The Holy Eucharist is the Bread that comes from our Heavenly Mother. St. Augustine wrote, “Jesus took His Flesh from the flesh of Mary.” Therefore, at every Holy Communion we receive, it would be a beautiful thing to take notice of our Blessed Mother’s sweet and mysterious presence.
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Come, learn and be inspired on Saturday, August 3rd at 09:30AM at Church Basement.
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Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is at the very fundamental of The Fatima message. Our Blessed Mother presented it as the solution to the problems of the world and to save souls from going astray. What is the meaning of this devotion? Why should we venerate the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
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Fr. Anthony Ho, our keynote presenter for July will present the history of the Devotion and the Fatima Story. Many great saints devoted their lives to the Immaculate Heart, who were they?
Come, learn and be inspired on Saturday, July 6th at 09:30AM at Church Basement.
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The Roots of Sin

The cuttings of the bad weeds on the surface of the garden of your soul will only allow them to come back stronger. Fr. Pierre Leblond, O.P.  will guide us to see the roots cause of our sins and how to cooperate with Jesus to uproot or heal them. Padre Pio’s rehabilitation did not occur instantaneously but was spread over time. The complete story will be presented on the second half of the prayer meeting.
 
Come and join us, hope to see you at our prayer meeting on Saturday, June 1st, at 09:30AM at School Gym. 

Padre Pio and the Virgin Mary

One of the eminent characteristics of Padre Pio’s profound spirituality was his unfathomable and abiding devotion to the Virgin Mary. On one holy card he wrote, “May Mary always look upon you with maternal love, lighten the weight of your exile and one day reveal to you Jesus in the fullness of his glory, without the fear of ever losing him again.”  Thus, Fr. David Bellusci, O.P. has chosen to talk about Padre Pio and the Virgin Mary based on the original Italian writings. He teaches Philosophy and Religious studies at Catholic Pacific College.
 
Come, learn and be inspired, see you at our prayer meeting on Saturday May 4th at 09:30AM at Church. 

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Meeting Jesus in His Passion

Meditating on the Passion and Death of Jesus has long been a Christian tradition. Fr. Rodney Nootebos the Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Vancouver will guide you and me to look at what it meant for Jesus to suffer and die for us and how we can be with Him during this suffering.
 
At the prayer meeting we will pray together specifically for the Vocation Ministry, so that more people will answer the call of the King to serve Him. Later you will be presented the testimony of Bishop William Ketteler (1811-1877) who owed his priestly ministry to prayer and sacrifice of simple nun the latest and poorest sister of her convent. She offered her difficulties in her life for one soul on earth and spent an hour daily during Eucharistic Adoration for this intention.  
 
Join our upcoming prayer meeting on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church at 09:30AM.

Jesus is Our Prayer Partner

Jesus is eternally available to intercede for us, and can save us entirely, since His priesthood is unending. What man’s effort cannot achieve, Christ’s finished work on the cross, thus Jesus is our prayer partner. It is a blessing to witness how Jesus has continuedly praying for us!
 
“Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrew 7:25).
 
Come, learn and be inspired by Fr. Bill Wilson, S.J. of St. Mark’s Parish. Fr. Bill did a lot of spiritual directions, gave retreats, lectures as well as workshops in India, Nepal, Canada, and some states in the US like California, Georgia & New Orleans. Join our upcoming prayer meeting on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church at 09:30AM.

Getting the Heart and Mind of Christ in you

Getting the heart and mind of Christ in you is an importance of faith and is possible! Fr. Pierre Leblond, O.P. will walk you through by revising the 2,000-old-virtues of faith, hope and love for day to day lives of ordinary people. 
 
One of many ways to get to know Padre Pio is to uncover the experiences of those who had direct encountered with the Saint. Padre Pio and Friends series will help you to comprehend God’s love for him and us.
 
Come, learn and be inspired, join our upcoming prayer meeting on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Church Hall at 09:30AM. 
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A Deep Sorrow

While Padre Pio was being investigated by the Holy Office, the pain inflicted by the various condemnations and restrictive measures was compounded by the death of his mother. Padre Pio was so overcome with a deep sorrow.

​The rest of the story will be presented at the prayer meeting on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at St. Mary’s Parish basement at 09:30AM (We will commence with Mass at 08:30AM).