June 2020 – Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Vancouver is Now Open!

Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver has re-opened and are permitted to have a maximum of 50 people per mass. In order to meet this new rule, they have created a system of booking seats for every weekend mass. However, they will continue to broadcast their church services on their Facebook page via Livestream here: Our Lady of Fatima (Vancouver) Facebook Page

The regular mass schedule will resume as follows:
Saturday at 6:00 pm
Sunday at 8:30 am, 10:00 am, and 11:30 am

The Church requests that if you wish to attend one of the weekend masses, then please call the office at 604-879-0729 or email them at parish.olfv@rcav.org with the following information:

  • Individual’s name(s).
  • The total number of family members.
  • The mass time you wish to attend.
  • The mass date.

Please do not come to mass until you have received confirmation of your seat.
All those attending mass do so at their own risk. It is important for individuals and families to take responsibility for protecting themselves and others.

You must stay home for the sake of the wider community if any of the following applies to you:

  • People with COVID-19 or who live with someone with COVID-19
  • People who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • The sick, including those with even the slightest symptoms or feelings of sickness, especially if with upper respiratory or flu-like symptoms.
  • Those who have recently travelled outside of Canada.
  • The following are encouraged to stay home for the sake of the wider community:
  • People who live with someone with upper respiratory or flu-like symptoms.
  • People, especially the elderly, with underlying or compromised medical conditions.
  • Family members who live with elderly people or those who are at risk
  • The church will be following strict cleaning procedures to ensure our members’ safety and health.
  • Ushers will be providing hand sanitizer at the entrance and before leaving.
  • Cleaning of the pews, and tables etc. will be completed after each mass.
  • Restrooms will be closed; and only available for an emergency.
  • Social distancing must be maintained in the church and outside.
  • Please sit in your assigned seat.

Livestreams: To watch any of the masses listed above, click on their Facebook page here: Our Lady of Fatima (Vancouver) Facebook Page

Contact: The rectory at parish.olfv@rcav.org or 604. 879. 0729
Facebook: Our Lady of Fatima (Vancouver)
Website: Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish (Vancouver)

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Looking for Photos of Gomes Grocery

Photos Gomes Grocery

Do you have any photos of Gomes Grocery?

In 1962, Maria and Armindo Gomes started up Gomes Grocery, a Portuguese bakery and grocery store, located at 810 Union Street in Vancouver. It was sold in 1993 and is now known today as Union Market. Maria and Armindo’s grandchild, Jesse Smith, is in search of some old photos of the market when it was still owned and operated by Jesse’s grandparents.

This is where you come in. Jesse is putting together a scrapbook of photos and stories about Gomes Grocery for her grandfather (sadly, Jesse’s grandmother has passed away). If you have a photo of Gomes Grocery/Union Market between 1962 to 1993, Jesse would love to have a copy of it.  If you don’t have a photo but do have a story or fond memory of the market, Jesse would very much be interested in that too! You can send your photos and/or stories to her email address: jesse_c_g_smith@hotmail.com

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2018: My Year in Review

Instagram – 2018 Best Nine

Adeus 2018!

As we are near the end of 2018, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the highlights of my year and those events which were special and unique. A few of them I have not shared with you yet such as my interview with Radio Television Artesia, dinner with Portugal’s Secretary of State of Citizenship and Equality, being the emcee for the previous Consul General’s Farewell Reception, and more.

Before we get into the list, I would like to thank all of the people who put on these great events; from the organizers and performers to the cooks and volunteers and everyone in between, muito obrigada for all your talent, time and hard work.

Without further ado, here is my year in review of finding pieces of Portugal in Vancouver. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Continue reading “2018: My Year in Review”

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