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Dear parishioners and friends of St. Francis de Sales, Burnaby,

Here we are at the beginning of summer — a season of longer days, a gentler pace, and a welcome sense of space in our lives. Yet... as our rhythm changes, the question remains: how will we fill that space?

In our first reading this Sunday, the woman of Shunem makes room for the prophet Elisha — deliberately setting aside a place where he can dwell. In the same way, summer invites us to be intentional about making room for the Lord: through prayer, through Sunday Mass, and by choosing forms of rest that truly restore.

This spirit of making room — for Christ and for one another — is strikingly evident in our growing Youth and Young Adult ministries. As you will read by clicking the purple button below, young people in our parish are coming together in friendship, faith, and genuine encounter with the Lord, marked by joy, conversation, and a desire to grow as disciples.

There is also much anticipation for the launch of our high school Youth Group this fall — a space for young people to stay connected, grow in faith, and build lasting friendships.

As a parish family, this is a reminder that when we make space for the Lord, He not only meets us there but draws others together in ways that bear lasting fruit.

Keep inviting those whom you know back to church, dear friends. And, if you happen to be home bound, please join us online by accessing our live-stream Mass link below for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time at 9:00am Mass - Sun., June 28
https://www.youtube.com/live/u57UdLO9Jh0?is=q-go-2tvsNGBClVY

God bless you
Father Mark

Here we go!!! SFDS Class of 2026 Farewell. All the families and children are ready to celebrate our new alumni. Congratulations to all the students and parents!

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Irene Wihak

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓It's the last day of school for our new Alumni Class of 2025–2026. Ready for today's farewell celebration!!! 🎓🎉