Bulletin: The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Mass Intentions
Monday, July 28
Robert Roy Norris (+)
Tuesday, July 29
Michael & Allison Lesiczka (INT)
Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
Wednesday, July 30
Elio & Family (INT)
Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Doctor
Thursday, July 31
Bernadette Cossarin (+)
Saint Ignatius Loyola, Priest
Friday, August 1
Angelito Florintino (+)
Saint Alphonsus Mary de’ Liguori, Bishop, Doctor
Saturday, August 2
Marcelo Florintino (+)
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop
or Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
The summer bug has bitten Father Matthew, and he will be away for two weeks for a brief respite. He will return on Monday, July 28th. We are very grateful to Father Claude Makulu for providing coverage with all daily Masses and weekend Masses while Father Matthew is away. Thank you Father Claude!
When was the last time you had a truly bespoke coffee?
Please join us in welcoming Monica T. to the team! She is our new Holy Grounds barista and we are so grateful for her time and talent.
Please join us in joyous congratulations for the baptism of Lucy Pacino.
We pray that you shall always feel God’s love shining down upon you.
POTATOES
Our food recovery team was fortunate to receive a shipment of Yukon Gold Potatoes. We invite you to stop into Holy Grounds on Wednesday during our open hours (9am to 3pm) for a coffee and a bag of potatoes to take home.
Many thanks to the Port Coquitlam Costco for their generosity
Help Wanted
The Celtics Club is looking for a reliable and responsible individual to join our after-school team! Duties include supervising students, leading fun and engaging projects, and overseeing outdoor play.
Hours: 3:00–5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Experience working with children is an asset.
If you’re energetic, dependable, and enjoy working with kids, we’d love to hear from you! Please email Mrs. Fonseca at [email protected].
Even in the midst of summertime sunshine, when the gardens are full of green and the flowers burst forth and share their beauty with us, many are in need of prayer and support.
If you or someone you know could use a little help from the power of the Holy Spirit, we invite you to reach out to our prayer ministry team.
Our ‘Pray for Me’ form is fully confidential and your prayer requests will be quietly fulfilled by our prayer ministry, a team of dedicated individuals who received the special gift of prayer from the Holy Spirit.
You are important to us and we value you in every way. Please reach out if there is anything more that we can do to support you.
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
Formed is a resource paid for and provided to our community by St. Patrick’s Parish.
To access the resources available, please visit https://formed.org/signup and select St. Patrick’s Maple Ridge from the list of available parishes and complete their registration form.
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
A request for donations and support:
The Domestic Abuse Services provided by Our Lady of Good Counsel Society is seeking donations of clothing and small household items for their store Thrifter’s Paradise. They are also looking for volunteers to volunteer at the store.
Please call Diane at 604-329-0739 for more information.
Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Join your voice with ours as we pray on the first Saturday of each month for respect for all human life, from conception to its natural end. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver, we will begin with Mass, followed by the rosary and other prayers either at a church with Adoration or at a local hospital.
The next Mass and vigil takes place on August 2, 8:00 a.m., at St. John the Apostle Parish in Vancouver. All are welcome! Learn more via beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage
Join us on Saturday, August 16 for the annual pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission. The day begins with Confessions at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 1:00 p.m. celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith. After Mass, we will process to the Grotto while praying the Rosary, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. The day will conclude with a picnic and time for fellowship.
Please bring your own picnic baskets and chairs. Only propane BBQs are permitted, charcoal briquettes are not allowed as per the Mission Parks Board.
For bus information, email [email protected], or call 604-751-1452.
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Beginning Catechist Training
Learn hands-on methods and tools that every catechist needs to share the faith with children. Topics include spirituality of the catechist, lesson planning, effective catechetical methodology and activities, creating and leading prayer service for catechesis, basic classroom management, learning styles, and children’s stages of development.
Register for either Saturday, August 23 at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre OR Saturday, September 6 at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Burnaby.
Register by August 18 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Meet Jesus Spiritual Retreat
The Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society is hosting the Meet Jesus Spiritual Retreat, which includes:
- Holy Mass
- Inspiring Conferences
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Confession and Healing
- Silent Reflection
The retreat will be led by Rev. Dr. Archibald Gonsalves, OCD, at Carmel Hill – Little Flower Monastery (10789 N Deroche Rd. Deroche, BC) with two date options to choose from:
- August 3-5 (Sunday-Tuesday), or
- August 6-8 (Wednesday-Friday)
All are welcome! Cost is $50-$310 per person. Learn more at  beholdvancouver.org/events. Register by email: [email protected].
