I'm New to St. Francis of Assisi, Vancouver. Where Do I Start?
Welcome to the parish community! We’re so glad you’ve decided to join us. If you haven’t already, say hi to our parish priest, Father Juan Lucca, he would love to meet you.
Doors are usually open early before Mass starts. Feel free to come in up to any of our volunteers and introduce yourself. We have various ministries available in the parish so please don’t hesitate to ask any of our volunteers about ways to get connected.
Here at St. Francis of Assisi we want to love God, to love one another, and to make the name of Jesus known.
A community of faith journeying together to serve one another.
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If you have been attending the parish for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
Finding St. Francis of Assisi
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
Saturday: 4 pm and 30 minutes before weekday Masses
Mass Times
Saturday: 5pm (Sunday Anticipated)
Sunday: 9am (Italian); 11am
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am
Tuesday: 7pm (Perpetual Novena)
Saturday: 9am
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm,
closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
If you have never been to Mass before, or if you haven't gone in a long time, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate and worship together. We understand that it may feel foreign at first, and that some parts might seem confusing. The last thing we would want is for you to feel unwelcome during the service, so we have created a little guide for you to help you understand the liturgy a little better.
A Letter from Reverend Juan Lucca
Legion of Mary
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary...
Parish Religious Education for Children (PREP)
The goal of PREP is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending public schools in Grade 1 to Grade 7. PREP at SFA utlilizes the methods and resources of Catechesis of the...
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with brotherly companions. It offers the opportunity...
Ushers
Ushers welcome parishioners to Mass and assist with seating at the weekend Masses and take up the collection. They are also available to answer questions from attendees of the Mass.
SFA Over 50 Club
The St Francis of Assisi Over 50 Club meets weekly for Mass and a social time together. The seniors play bingo, eat lunch together, ‘talk at little bit’ and enjoy each others’ company. This...
Mount Carmel Society
The Mt Carmel Society has been active in our parish for approximately 50 years. It is comprised of men and women of Italian heritage who meet regularly for prayer and social activities. The Mt...