Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Esquimalt

10/07/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING OUR PARISH BULLETINS

We would like to clarify some misinformation regarding the availability of our parish bulletin and bring an ongoing concern to the attention of our parish community.

Printed parish bulletins have not been discontinued. Unfortunately, copies placed in the church have repeatedly been removed, and on two separate occasions missing batches were later found discarded in the garbage.

Please take a moment to read the notice below.

If you have any information that may help us understand what is happening, please contact the Parish Office directly. We also ask you to keep the person responsible in your prayers, that this situation may be resolved with honesty, understanding and peace.

Thank you for helping us care for one another and ensure that parish information remains accessible to everyone.

Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Important parish notice regarding missing and discarded bulletins.

10/03/2026

Be the Light. ✨

The 2026 Bishop’s Appeal is now underway. Our Lady Queen of Peace has a parish goal of $18,000.

Learn more, watch Bishop Gary’s message, and support the Appeal:
https://www.queenofpeace.church/post/bishop-s-appeal-2026

10/02/2026

Join us today for the resumption of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following the 12:10 p.m. Holy Mass.

All are welcome to remain for a time of quiet prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament →

Join us every Friday for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a quiet time of prayer before Our Lord in the Eucharist. All are welcome to come for reflection, adoration, and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

10/02/2026

Today, October 2, the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.

The belief in guardian angels reaches back through Scripture and the early Church — that God’s care for us includes the unseen ministry of angels who guide, protect and pray with us throughout our lives.

The feast itself developed much later, becoming part of the Church’s general calendar in the seventeenth century. Over time, guardian angels also became deeply rooted in Catholic prayer, art and popular devotion.

“For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go.”
— Psalm 91:11

The Holy Guardian Angels →

The Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels honours the angels whom the Church teaches are appointed by God to watch over and guide us throughout our lives. The devotion reflects the Christian belief that God’s care is not only distant or abstract, but may also be expressed through the unseen ministr...

10/02/2026

Today, October 1, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Thérèse of Lisieux — the “Little Flower.”

Thérèse entered the Carmel of Lisieux at only fifteen and spent almost her entire adult life behind convent walls. Her spirituality became known as the Little Way — finding holiness not through great achievements, but through ordinary acts offered with love and trust in God.

Yet her influence travelled remarkably far. Her writings reached readers around the world, pilgrims filled Lisieux, and she was later named Doctor of the Church and patroness of the missions alongside St. Francis Xavier. In 2001, a travelling reliquary containing her relics even reached Vancouver.

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The Memorial of St. Thérèse of Lisieux honours the French Carmelite nun, often known as the “Little Flower,” whose search for holiness became known as the “Little Way.” Born Thérèse Martin in Normandy in 1873, she entered the Carmel of Lisieux at only fifteen and remained there until her...

09/29/2026

Our CWL Little Free Food Pantry could use a little extra love.

After helping many in our parish community throughout the summer, the shelves are looking a little bare as we head into the cooler months.

If you’re able to help, unopened, non-perishable food items are always appreciated.

Take what you need. Give when you can.

Read more about the pantry and how you can help here:

Help Us Replenish the CWL Little Free Food Pantry

09/29/2026

Happy Michaelmas!

Today, September 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael — the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture. St. Michael is remembered as a defender against evil, St. Gabriel as the messenger of God’s saving plan, and St. Raphael as a guide and healer.

For centuries, this day was especially associated with St. Michael and was widely known as Michaelmas. Over time it became connected with old seasonal customs, including Michaelmas fairs, the traditional Michaelmas goose and, in parts of Scotland, the baking of St. Michael’s Cake.

Learn more about the archangels, the history of Michaelmas and the old tradition of St. Michael’s Cake on our Feast Days page:

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The Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael honours the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture. St. Michael is associated with the defence of God’s people, St. Gabriel with the announcement of God’s saving plan, and St. Raphael with healing and guidance. Their names reflect something of...

09/26/2026

Today, September 26, the Catholic Church in Canada celebrates the Feast of the Canadian Martyrs.

One hundred years ago, some 10,000 people gathered near Midland, Ontario, for the opening of a shrine dedicated to eight missionaries and companions who had died nearly three centuries earlier. Four years later, they were canonized in Rome.

Their story is one of extraordinary determination — including men who continued their mission despite knowing the dangers they faced, and in one remarkable case, returned after captivity and torture.

Why did their story endure for nearly four centuries — and why are the Canadian Martyrs still remembered today?

One hundred years ago, on June 26, 1926, some 10,000 people gathered near Midland, Ontario, for the first Mass at a new shrine dedicated to eight men who had died almost three centuries earlier. They arrived by train, automobile and horse and buggy. The eight Canadian Martyrs had been beatified only...

09/20/2026

OUR LATEST PARISH BULLETIN IS NOW ONLINE

The latest Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Bulletin is now available to read on our website.

Click the image below to visit our homepage, then select the Latest Bulletin button.

You can also join our parish bulletin mailing list from the homepage to receive a brief email whenever a new issue is ready to view.

Queen of Peace, pray for us.

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Official website of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Esquimalt, BC. Find Mass times, parish news, events and the latest parish bulletin.

09/17/2026

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Cancelled Friday, September 18

Please note that Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is cancelled tomorrow, Friday, September 18, due to a pastoral commitment. It will resume as usual next Friday, September 25, following the 12:10 p.m. Mass, until approximately 2:00 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding.

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