PREP REMINDERS:
May 1 – FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, 11 AM MASS.
May 18 – YEAR END BBQ, PARENTS/GUARDIANS INVITED, 6:30 PM.
May 25 – CONFIRMATION, 7 PM.

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, MAY 1 – 3 pm: Info Grace @ 604-517-5558/Louisa 604-521-7956.

BEATIFICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II – MAY 1.
A special Eucharistic celebration will be held at the Holy Rosary Cathedral on May 1 at 2:30 pm followed by a reception and a display of photos, at Holy Rosary Hall, featuring the life of Pope John Paul II.
The following link offers a glimpse into the life of Pope John Paul II and his historic visit to Vancouver in 1984. http://www.rcav.org/jp2

EASTER TRIDUUM – The Three Great Days.
For three full days, from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday night, the Church celebrates the Paschal mystery of Jesus Christ. This is his work of saving us by his dying and rising: one great act of God’s love and mercy for us.
HOLY THURSDAY
Evening Mass: We remember the Passover feast of the Jewish people and the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples when we celebrate the Eucharist this evening. Before he offers himself on the cross, Jesus takes bread and says, “This is my body”. He takes a cup of wine and says “This is my blood of the new covenant…shed to save all sinners. Do this in memory of me”.
GOOD FRIDAY
Paschal fast: This morning we begin our two-day fast in preparation for the Easter vigil. We eat less food than normal and cut out entertainments. Good Friday is a universal day of fasting and abstaining from meat
Liturgy: At 3:00 o’clock, the time of our Lord’s death on the cross, we come together in church to remember what Jesus has done for us. In the service of the Word, we listen to the solemn proclamation of Jesus’ passion according to John, then offer prayer for the world and for God’s people, the Church.
We venerate the cross, and eat the life-giving Body of the Lord in communion.
HOLY SATURDAY
On this day, the body of Jesus lay in the guarded tomb and the frightened disciples hid behind locked doors. In the Church, Holy Saturday is a quiet day, the great Sabbath rest.
EASTER
Easter Vigil: This service is the most important celebration of the Church year. It takes place during the dark hours of the night. It has four distinct stages:
1) The Service of Light.
2) Liturgy of the Word.
3) Baptism and Confirmation, baptismal vows.
4) Eucharist.
Easter Day: The joyful celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection continues. Alleluia! Meaning “Praise to God!” is our shout of joy. The Easter Season continues until Pentecost, 50 days after Easter.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:
1) CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS APPRECIATION DINNER: The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring an appreciation dinner for the Clergy and Religious of our area on Monday, May 2 at St. Peter’s Church Hall. All parishioners are welcome. The 4 course dinner is $ 25 per person. Contact Gerry Spindor at
604-931-7108 for tickets.
2) PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Next Sunday, May 1st after the 9 am and 11 am masses.
3) The proceeds of last month’s Pancake Breakfast ($ 300. 00) is sent to Share Lent.

CWL BURSARY: Two Bursaries totaling $ 500 each to a son/daughter of a registered member of St. Peter’s Parish graduating from a Catholic High School or Public High School. Must be deserving academically and financially and continues to study at a post secondary institution. Applications are available at the back of the Church and must be returned by May 15th. For further information call 604-521-0856.

LUKE 15 HOUSE Mother’s Day Hanging Baskets for sale: 14 Inch Baskets Excellent Quality, Great Variety, Full Sun or Part Shade, $ 30.00 each. Order Now for pick-up on Saturday, April 30th between 11 am and
4 pm at Luke 15 House, 604-930-4884, 11861 99th Avenue, Surrey. Gracepoint Community Church,
604-531-5594, 3487 King George Highway, South Surrey.