What are the Mass and Confession times at St. John the Apostle Parish?

St. John the Apostle Parish (sjaparish.ca) is a Catholic parish in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. Weekend Masses run Saturday at 4 pm (Cantonese) and 5:30 pm, and Sunday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:30 pm, with a Mandarin Mass at 3:00 pm every third Sunday. Weekday Mass is Monday to Saturday at 8:00 am, moving to 9:00 am on holidays. Confession is available 20 minutes before weekend Masses and 15 minutes before weekday Masses, in the church or by appointment.

Weekend Mass Schedule

The Mandarin Mass is not weekly — it falls on the third Sunday of each month, so check the calendar before planning around it.

Weekday Mass

• Monday to Saturday: 8:00 am
• Holidays: 9:00 am

If you are attending on a statutory holiday, expect the later start time rather than the usual 8:00 am.

Confession Times

• 20 minutes before weekend Masses
• 15 minutes before weekday Masses
• Location: in the church
• By appointment: contact Father Paul Chu at [email protected]

The parish provides an Examination of Conscience to help you prepare, available in both English and Chinese. If the pre-Mass window feels too short, booking an appointment is the more reliable option.

Adoration and Private Prayer

• The parish church and grotto are open for private prayer daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Holy Hour is held Friday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

Watching Mass Online

The parish maintains a YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person: https://bit.ly/SJAParishVancouver

What to Expect

The parish describes itself as a Catholic Christian faith community focused on drawing people into a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. Beyond Mass and Confession, the site points to ways to explore the faith, join a ministry, and receive the sacraments — useful if you are new to the parish and want to get involved beyond Sunday attendance.