Mission City Tour
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Westminster Abbey was founded in British Columbia from Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. In 1939 the five original founding members came not only to begin a new centre of monastic life but also to take over the teaching and administration of the Seminary of Christ the King, then located in Ladner. The monastery and seminary were moved to Deer Lake in Burnaby in 1940. Westminster Priory became independent in 1948 and in 1953 was raised to the status of an abbey. Westminster Abbey moved to its present site in 1954.
Fostering vocations among teenagers and adults for the priesthood is the abbey's special apostolate. Priest monks help occasionally in parishes on weekends. There is a wide spectrum of activity in the community.
| Photos: | Maurice Jassak's photographs The Abbey's website |
| Date: | Thursday, 15 April 2004 |
| Cost: | $22/person – includes lunch, bus coach, guided tour. |
| Parking: | Remember your paid-up SFURA membership card entitles you to free parking in the West Mall Parkade on campus. Since 15 April falls within Spring Break, there should be lots of parking spaces available. |
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| Reservations: | Print this webpage and fill out and mail the form below. |
| Deadline: | Your reservation form and payment must be received by 8 April 2004. |
ReservationsTour of Westminster Abbey |
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| Name: | ____________________________ | Will attend | Yes _____ No _____ | |
| Spouse/Partner: | ____________________________ | Will attend | Yes _____ No _____ | |
| Number of persons: | ______ @ $22.00 each = $________ enclosed. | |||
Cheques should be made payable to Simon Fraser University Retirees Association and should be mailed, so as to be received no later than 8 April, with this reservation form, to
Margaret V. Jones, Treasurer |
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