Catholic Women's League
The Catholic Women’s League of St. Mary’s Parish BEGAN in 1933 If you are a Catholic woman 16 years and older, there is a place for you! Our Membership Invites: Those who have little...
Knights of Columbus
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE KNIGHTS COLUMBUS COUNCIL 3478 Serving St. Mary's Parish since 1952, the Chilliwack Knights of Columbus is 150+ members strong. Who are these men they call Knights? Well...
Life Teen (for Grades 8 to 12)
As a Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church, our St. Mary's Life Teen ministry leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church....
Edge Ministry (for Grades 6 and 7)
Edge helps our Grade 6 and 7's to unleash who they were created to be, in Christ. Edge is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid...
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish to...
Moms' Group
“It takes a village to raise a child,” they say. Although our world is more connected than ever, people are more and more isolated. Moms’ Group is that village. We are a group of women who are...
Music / Choir
St. Mary’s has a vibrant and diversified Music Ministry. There is a total of 8 choirs – including a Children’s Choir, a Youth Choir, a Traditional Choir and Contemporary Choirs. Our mandate is...
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. At our parish of St. Mary's in...
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8 Minute ReadReverend Giovanni Schiesari
Dear parishioners, and all people of Chilliwack. Peace be with you! “I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” (Psalm 122:1) It is with great joy and gratitude that I welcome the role of pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chilliwack. I bless the Lord for the great opportunity he has given me to be your shepherd. I humbly ask for your prayers and blessings. This is my first assignment as pastor. I will never be able to be a good shepherd without the help of all of you. Therefore, always pray for me and for any other priest who will join me in leading the flock of St. Mary’s. Looking forward to many years of faith-filled community activities and celebrations! With a heart filled with hopes and desires, I wish God’s blessings upon all of you: “May God be with you to strengthen you. May He bless you, make his face shine upon you and give you peace.
Fr. Giovanni Schiesari, Pastor
Thanks, God bless,
For Your Marriage
Helps couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for happy, holy marriages. For Your Marriage is an initiative of the Catholic Church
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